Before the rally to address gun violence, the Mishkan rabbis will lead us in prayer and song. We will meet at Dearborn and Adams by the trees. Bring your prayer shawl, protest sign, and water!
"A better world is possible." Join us in demanding action on gun violence in America. Before the rally, the Mishkan rabbis will lead a service at 10:45 am. We will meet at Dearborn and Adams by the trees. Bring your tallit, protest sign, and water! Register
California State Senator Sydney Kamlager speaks with Rabbi David Kasherand and activist Dev Brous about urban farming, housing justice, and how we can live out the sacred messages of Shmita […]
Mishkan Chicago is a proud cosponsor of this this presentation by Laura Fry (Executive Director of Live4Lali). You will learn: Signs and symptoms of opioid use, misuse, and addiction How […]
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. […]
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 […]