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Session 2: Yom Kippur National Teen Justice Summit

Join teens from across the Jewish Emergent Network communities and participate in programming in partnership with organizations such as Hazon and Mitsui Collective. Join for one of the two sessions beginning at 2 pm CST or 3 pm CST! Click here to view the Zoom link!

Sukkot and Equity: The Illinois Fair Tax Amendment and Vulnerability

The holiday of Sukkot prompts us to leave our stable homes and move into a temporary, vulnerable shelter. Join Mishkan, Base Hillel, ONE Northside and JCUA to learn about the Jewish roots of equity in Sukkot, the protections and vulnerabilities in our own lives, and how the Fair Tax amendment on this year's ballot protects […]

Shmini Atzeret: Climate Change Shabbat

This year, Shemini Atzeret falls on Shabbat, October 10, 2020 which is also the global launch of Countdown, a collaboration facilitated by the TED and Future Stewart organizations and described […]

Re-Imagining Public Safety: A night of learning on defunding the police

If you imagined a city budget that aligned with your values, what topics would you invest in? Since the murder of George Floyd and the protests throughout the summer, you may have heard people calling for a particular budgeting change: defund the police. So what exactly does it mean to defund? Join Mishkan and JCUA […]

Chicago, Prep Your Ballot!

Have you been meaning to fill out your ballot to mail in? Are you someone who arrives at the ballot box and has to frantically text friends about what judges you should vote for? Join other Mishkanites to get ready to vote early. We’ll provide background information about why these offices are important and link […]

Powered By Courage | Teaching Amidst Enduring Conflict: Literature & Poetry as Gateways

The Powered by Courage series, hosted by Encounter and co-sponsored by Mishkan Chicago, features Palestinian civil society leaders in conversation with eight Jewish communal leaders. This series offers the opportunity for Jewish leaders to bravely host Palestinian civil society leaders and their stories in return, and to continue expanding our conceptual lenses on the conflict. […]

Event Series Chicago Justice Series

Chicago Justice Series

For the 5th year in a row Silverstein Base Hillel, Repair the World, JCUA and Mishkan Chicago are teaming up to offer a five part series connected to relevant local justice issues in our community. This year our series will focus on racial justice, personal accountability, and moving from learning to action! Register today for […]