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SUMMARY:The Tonight Spiel: Purim 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 written and performed by your charismatic hosts\, the Mishkan Spiel Team. Finally\, laugh along to our full Megillah reading with all-new ridiculous\, irreverent commentary. Whether you join us in-person as part of our live studio audience or via the boob tube (our state-of-the-art YouTube livestream)\, your sides will be bursting all night long. \nRegister for In-Person and Virtual Tickets\nSchedule of Events \n\n6:00 pm — Dinner + Cocktail Hour\n7:15 pm — Spiel + Full Megillah Reading\n9:15 pm — Afterparty + Dance Party\n10:00 pm — Last Call
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/adult-purim-2026/
LOCATION:Chop Shop\, 2033 W North Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Purim
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SUMMARY:Jew by Choice Purim Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/jew-by-choice-purim-happy-hour-2026/
LOCATION:Paradise Park\, 1913 W North Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Jews By Choice,Purim
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SUMMARY:We Need A Hero — Family Purim
DESCRIPTION: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 to discover your superpower. Test your luck at our Purim Carnival games\, create your own comics\, and try not to turn invisible in our Photo Booth! An on-site illustrator will bring the Purim story to life and then we will watch a super funny spiel created by the MishTeens. \nRegister For Family Purim\nSchedule of Events: \n\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Kindergarten – 5th Graders Party\n2:00 – 2:30 pm: Megillah and Spiel\n3:00 – 4:00 pm: Under 5s Party\n\n\n****\nOur Family Purim experience is co-created by the MishTeens! If your student is interested in contributing\, register for our Teen Design Lab: Purim on February 12th.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/family-purim-2026/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center\, 5216 W Lawrence Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Holiday,Purim
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SUMMARY:Teen Design Lab: Purim
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFebruary 12th 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Filming the Teen Spiel! @ Mishkan HQ\nTeens will meet at Mishkan HQ to enjoy a pizza dinner and then film the Teen Spiel – an energetic dramatization of the Purim story that will be screened at Family Purim.   \nMarch 1st 11:15 AM – 2:30 PM: Cartoonist Workshop & Running Family Purim! @ Copernicus Center\nTeens will meet with a professional cartoonist and learn how to draw out their “hero story.” This will be a mix of fun\, cartooning\, and identity building as inspired by the Purim story. Afterwards\, teens will set up and run the carnival at Family Purim! Lunch will be provided. \nRegister for one or both events here
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/teen-design-lab-purim/2026-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Purim,Teens & Tweens
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SUMMARY:How to Holiday: Bake Hamantaschen and Mishloach Manot
DESCRIPTION: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 to friends and neighbors. Together\, we’ll explore the deeper meaning of these rituals and get ready to celebrate Purim in community. \nThis is a Builder-exclusive event. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/how-to-holiday-purim-2026/
LOCATION:Zeitlin’s Deli\, 2203 N Clybourn Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builder Event,Featured Home,Holiday,Purim
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SUMMARY:Teen Design Lab: Purim
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFebruary 12th 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Filming the Teen Spiel! @ Mishkan HQ\nTeens will meet at Mishkan HQ to enjoy a pizza dinner and then film the Teen Spiel – an energetic dramatization of the Purim story that will be screened at Family Purim.   \nMarch 1st 11:15 AM – 2:30 PM: Cartoonist Workshop & Running Family Purim! @ Copernicus Center\nTeens will meet with a professional cartoonist and learn how to draw out their “hero story.” This will be a mix of fun\, cartooning\, and identity building as inspired by the Purim story. Afterwards\, teens will set up and run the carnival at Family Purim! Lunch will be provided. \nRegister for one or both events here
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/teen-design-lab-purim/2026-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Purim,Teens & Tweens
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SUMMARY:Reading the Book of Esther as Literature
DESCRIPTION:They say history doesn’t repeat itself\, but it often rhymes. As we approach Purim\, join Rabbi Lizzi for a fresh reading of the Book of Esther\, not as history\, but as satire\, social commentary\, and timeless reflection on power\, identity\, and survival. Together\, we’ll explore how this ancient story captures the anxieties and dreams of Jews living in diaspora\, and discuss how this story mirrors our modern world — a source of both inspiration and caution for the moment we live in now. \nThis is a three-part class that meets in the morning on the following dates: February 12th\, February 19th\, February 26th. This program costs $36/attendee for general admission and $18/attendee for Builders. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/reading-the-book-of-esther-as-literature-february-2026/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Sketchpad\, 4411 N Ravenswood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Holiday,Purim
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