Join R’Ari and Ilana to create part of the Mishkan Family Purim experience! There are two opportunities to participate, and all are welcome to come to one or both sessions. February 12th 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Filming the Teen Spiel! @ Mishkan HQ Teens will meet at Mishkan HQ to enjoy a pizza dinner and […]
Ever wondered how to bake the perfect hamantaschen — or what mishloach manot even are? Join Rabbi Steven and other Mishkan Builders in conjunction with Zeitlin's Deli for a hands-on Purim prep workshop where we’ll roll up our sleeves, fill our cookies with something sweet, and learn the joyful tradition of giving gifts of food […]
Join R’Ari and Ilana to create part of the Mishkan Family Purim experience! There are two opportunities to participate, and all are welcome to come to one or both sessions. February 12th 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Filming the Teen Spiel! @ Mishkan HQ Teens will meet at Mishkan HQ to enjoy a pizza dinner and […]
Biff! Bang! Boo Haman! Purim is the story of Esther — an unlikely hero who discovers her own power and steps forward at exactly the moment she’s needed. Join Mishkan for a superhero-themed Purim party, celebrating heroes from our favorite comics and our own lives. Dress up as your favorite character and come play Spin-The-Wheel […]
Celebrate Purim with friends old and new! Join Rabbi Steven for a pre-party happy hour where Jews-by-Choice — whether you’re long-time, recent, or just beginning your journey — can connect over a drink and conversation before heading together to Mishkan’s Purim celebration. Register
You've been invited to a taping of the hottest comedy program on air — The Tonight Spiel with Mishkan Chicago. Formal attire is strictly forbidden at our pre-show cocktail hour, and only the most outrageous outfits will do at our costume parade. Then, enjoy a hilarious night of entertainment featuring topical sketches lampooning the news […]
Some arguments build understanding – others build walls. Join Rabbi Lizzi and Robbie Gringras, co-founder of For the Sake of Argument, for a three-part workshop series designed to help us argue better: with compassion, curiosity, and conviction. Through text study, practice, and reflection, we’ll build the muscles we need to speak our truths, hear others […]
Join Mishkan’s Local Action Team and Rabbi Lizzi for a conversation exploring how we can bring justice into our seder conversations. Together, we’ll explore how to hold the ancient story of liberation alongside the realities of the world we live in today. We’ll share tools for navigating complicated conversations, energizing your seder-goers to engage and […]
Join Rachel Mylan for strategies for engaging children in your seder! Whether you are hosting a seder for a wide array of ages, or worried about bringing your child to someone else’s table, we will discuss activities and new traditions for children at various developmental stages. Register
Maximize the Passover vibes in our monthly music jam led by Music Director Matthew Ellenwood, vocal coach and performance trainer. If you love music, singing, or playing, this is a great chance to sing in community with music of the season. Learn Mishkan’s music and technical music skills while meeting new friends. All music and […]