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Teen Chocolate Seder: a Social Justice Seder with a Sweet Twist

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

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 […]

Perspectives on the Pro-Democracy Uprising in Israel

Chicago, IL, United States

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, […]

Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony

Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Event Series Builders in Service: JUF Uptown Cafe

Builders in Service: JUF Uptown Cafe

JUF Uptown Cafe 909 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Event Series Builders in Service: JUF Uptown Cafe

Builders in Service: JUF Uptown Cafe

JUF Uptown Cafe 909 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Picnic, Parsha, and Power

Welles Park 2333 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Picnics, parks, and pararshot! What do the municipal election results mean for the Chicago Jewish community and anyone looking to make change? Pack a picnic and join Mishkan's Local Action Team in the park for a fun, family-friendly discussion of positive, progressive politics. Register

Our Tears are the Same Color: Bereaved Palestinians and Israelis Share their Stories

Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago 126 E Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From the American Friends of the Parents Circle: "Interfaith America, Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, Mishkan Chicago, and American Friends of the Parents Circle invite you to a Dialogue Meeting with bereaved Israeli mother, Robi Damelin, and bereaved Palestinian mother, Laila Alsheikh. Join us to hear their stories of loss, of reconciliation, and of hope. […]

JCUA: Acts of Change

Artifact Events 4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join Rabbi Steven, a JCUA Board member, for JCUA's flagship annual event — Acts of Change — taking place in-person at Artifact Events in Ravenswood. This years' awardees are three individuals who embody JCUA's core values: Gerry and Steve Keen, for their dedication to uplifting disinvested communities through community service, volunteer work, and nonprofit support; […]

Event Series Builders in Service: JUF Uptown Cafe

Builders in Service: JUF Uptown Cafe

JUF Uptown Cafe 909 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

LCLC’s 2nd Annual Wake Up Justice Juneteenth Event

Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse 1028 N Rush St, Chicago, IL, United States

From our partners at Lawndale Christian Legal Center: "In honor of Juneteenth, LCLC is hosting our 2nd Annual Wake Up Justice Brunch at Gibson's Steakhouse! Please join us as the LCLC team discusses the facts around bail reform in Cook County as well as our current approach to support the end of cash bail. We […]