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 […]
If climate change, political dysfunction, and other world-ending events has left you thinking, “how can I bring children into this world against the backdrop of impending doom,” then this brunch is for you! Hosted by Rabbi Lizzi at her home, we’ll discuss what Judaism has to say about this topic, as well as sharing personal […]
Join Mishkan’s Local Action Team for an evening of connection, learning, and powerful collective action. Mishkan and our partners at JCUA are creating community rooted in the Jewish values of tzedek and tikkun olam so that we can act together as a Jewish community on issues like affordable housing, mental health care, and public safety. […]
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's at stake in the next election? In local elections, the people really do have the power! Hosted by Builder Rodrigo Diaz, come learn about what's at stake in the upcoming election and learn more about issues that our community is passionate about. Builder Emily Rapport will lead a presentation from the Local Action Team […]
Volunteer with fellow Builders and serve meals in a restaurant-style setting at the JUF Uptown Cafe. The cafe is one of Chicago's first kosher anti-hunger programs for the needy, providing hot meals along with other community programs for Jews & non-Jews alike. We are so excited to be partnering with them and hope you'll join […]
Your teen is cordially invited to an extra tasty pre-seder, led by Rabbi Deena, where we’ll take a closer look at social justice issues like modern day slavery, economic justice, and fair trade. The seder is meant to help us see ourselves in the Passover story, and this program will help your teen connect to […]
Organized and hosted by two Mishkan Builders, join a virtual panel addressing the proposed judicial reform in Israel, the evolution of the protest movement, Palestinian-related issues, and how we can support the movement. Speakers include Tom Ginsburg, director of the Malyi Center for the Study of Institutional and Legal Integrity at the University of Chicago, […]
As is written on the American Friends for Combatants for Peace website in their description of why hundreds of thousands of Israelis and Palestinians join together for this memorial day commemoration: "The Joint Memorial Ceremony, organized by Combatants for Peace (CfP) and The Parents Circle Families Forum and co-sponored by Mishkan, is the largest Israeli-Palestinian […]
Volunteer with fellow Builders and serve meals in a restaurant-style setting at the JUF Uptown Cafe. The cafe is one of Chicago's first kosher anti-hunger programs for the needy, providing hot meals along with other community programs for Jews & non-Jews alike. We are so excited to be partnering with them and hope you'll join […]