Take a close look at the megillah: in this wine-soaked story, it’s the sober people making all the bravest, wildest, world-altering decisions. Let’s gather to get hyped for a wild […]
Co-sponsored by Mishkan: "Purim parades itself as the most joyful day of the year, however, Megillat Esther is a story of intense crisis and violence. At the beginning, Jews face […]
Now that you’ve covered the basics, come celebrate with us. Join R’Steven for a drink of your choice before we head over to Mishkan's Purim celebration together. This program is intended for Jews-by-Choice: long-time, recent, and future converts welcome. Before you attend this class, please consider joining us for our How to Holiday: Purim Essentials […]
With every tick of the stock ticker and ring of the closing bell, all clocks count down to one fateful moment: March 23rd, the selling of Mishkan Chicago to its […]
Want to keep the Purim fun going on Zoom? After the fun and shenanigans of the Spiel and Megillah reading, get in your costume and bring your favorite beverage to […]
Please join us at the home of Danielle Klinenberg and Larry Alberg for our first ever Mensch Academy Purim Meetup! We'll celebrate the holiday with arts and crafts, conversation, an early dinner graze potluck, and other Purim-themed activities. Please bring a dish your family enjoys for the potluck. Costumes are encouraged, and as always, siblings […]
Your middle schooler (6th-8th Grader) is cordially invited to an extra tasty pre-seder, led by Rabbi Ari, where we’ll take a closer look at the themes of the Passover seder. […]
Can you believe? Passover starts in just a few weeks! Join R'Steven to go over how people prepare for this holiday, from selling your chametz (aka all that leavened goodness) […]
Using the 4 children of the passover seder as an entry point, we’ll explore what neurodiversity is and the spectrum of experience it can encompass. This workshop is an opportunity […]
Mishmar Music Jam for Pesach featuring selections for 'singing at your Seder Table and the period of the Omer'. Register