Interested in challenging your beliefs? In engaging more thoughtfully in anti-racist thought? Mishkan's anti-racist book club is opening again to new members, and we would love to learn with you. Starting June 29th, we will meet on Wednesdays to begin Eve Ewing's acclaimed non-fiction work "Ghosts in the Schoolyard: Racism and School Closings on Chicago’s […]
We are joined by Mishkan's Musician-In-Residence R'Micah Shapiro! Stay and schmooze for yummy Shabbat snacks post-services, catered by Schmaltz & Vinegar. This service is in-person and will also be live-streamed on YouTube. For in-person, proof of full vaccination for those over the age of 5. Full vaccination means the full initial series plus booster shot […]
On this Tisha B’Av, the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar, we are heading to church at Lawndale Community Church, led by Rabbi Lizzi’s friend Pastah J (co-pastor Jonathan Brooks). Together Pastah J and R’ Lizzi will co-lead a service on the themes of Tisha B’av, helping us reflect on what it meant that […]
The newly passed ECPS ordinance will transform public safety in Chicago by creating more community oversight of the police. But Mayor Lightfoot has been dragging her feet on appointing the interim commission that will take on this critical task. Come join us to canvass at the Logan Square Farmers Market, where we will make sure […]
Mishkan's Public Safety Justice team works on campaigns related to police accountability and alternatives to policing. Come to our monthly meet up at the Long Room (1612 W. Irving Park) to connect with other Mishkanites who care about these topics and learn about our ongoing work on these issues. Each month we alternate between an […]
Join the Mishkan Justice Team and members of JCUA as we work to inform our neighbors about upcoming elections for ECPS, the new community oversight structure for policing in Chicago. We’ll start with a quick training for those who are new to canvassing or who want more info about ECPS. Email Emily Rapport at [email protected] […]
Join Pastah J and our friends at the Lawndale Christian Community Church for a Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Over 55 years ago Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. moved into North Lawndale and voiced these words: “we have some challenging days ahead, some great and noble opportunities to make this a beautiful city that sits […]
If antisemitism’s near constant appearance in the daily news cycle has been on your mind, we invite you to join us to learn, discuss, and reflect on this challenging and personal topic in a four-part reading and discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi Lizzi. Both in a large group and facilitated breakouts, we will discuss antisemitism […]
If antisemitism’s near constant appearance in the daily news cycle has been on your mind, we invite you to join us to learn, discuss, and reflect on this challenging and personal topic in a four-part reading and discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi Lizzi. Both in a large group and facilitated breakouts, we will discuss antisemitism […]
What the heck is an alderperson? What do you mean Park Chicago isn't owned by the city? Maybe you're new to Chicago or grew up in the suburbs, but local Chicago elections can feel big and confusing. Come join Builder Andy Rapoport, our Mishkan Local Action Team, our friends from JCUA, as well as a […]
If antisemitism’s near constant appearance in the daily news cycle has been on your mind, we invite you to join us to learn, discuss, and reflect on this challenging and personal topic in a four-part reading and discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi Lizzi. Both in a large group and facilitated breakouts, we will discuss antisemitism […]