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Liberation through Nonviolence: Visit to the Institute For Nonviolence Chicago

4926 W Chicago Ave 4926 W Chicago Ave

How are Chicagoans utilizing principles of nonviolence to reduce shootings, transform relationships between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they serve, and heal their communities? Join Mishkanites at the Institute for Nonviolence's community center in the Austin neighborhood to learn from their staff and volunteers about the impact of their work and how they're reducing gun […]

Event Series Mitzvah Makers Series

Mitzvah Makers Series

We're inviting families with young kids (anywhere from pre-K to 3rd grade) to gather with Mishkan monthly to volunteer together and actively participate in tikkun olam - the hands-on work of making our city and our world better! We'll be partnering with organizations throughout Chicago from January-June to learn about the ways we can repair our world and […]

Rise and Shine: A Playful Shabbat

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

An upbeat, playful Shabbat prayer experience for families and playful souls of all ages. Open your heart with singing, dancing, and Storah-telling (sort of like greatest hits from our signature Shabbat service). RSVP

Junior Davening Team

Join R' Lauren Henderson and Lauren Abrams, youth educator, for our "Mishkan greatest hits" sing-along. If your kids watch the davening team wide-eyed during services or jam out to our Soundcloud, now's your chance to sing live! RSVP

Mensch Academy Showcase

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

Join us for our Mensch Academy Showcase, an end of year celebration! Your kids have been learning and working hard all year long. See your kids show off their tefillah singing skills and artwork, interactive Mensch-inspired stations, and a special end of year ceremony. Grandparents and other special friends encouraged to attend! RSVP

Climbing to Shavuot

brooklyn boulders 100 S Morgan St

On the holiday of Shavuot, the entire Jewish people received the Torah on Mount Sinai. Last time, Moses climbed up Mount Sinai to bring back the Torah, but this time, it's up to us! Join us at Brooklyn Boulders for a day of learning, games, and rock climbing for the whole family, grown-ups and kids […]

Rise and Shine

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

Join Mishkan’s dynamite rabbi team on Shabbat mornings for our newest opportunity to experience the joy of Shabbat together as a family. We’ll sing and pray together, dive into the meaning behind these words of tefillah, and then celebrate with bagel brunch. This is best for families with kids 2-8, but all ages are welcome. […]

Family Hosted Havdalah

Join Mishkan families in their homes, for a low key night of connection, community, nosh, and the ritual of Havdalah. Lakeview | Ages 0 - 2 | RSVP Lincoln Park | Ages 3 - 5 | RSVP Lakeview | Ages 6 - 8 | RSVP

Shabbat Morning at Mishkan (Ravenswood)

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

One Prayer Deep Dive | 9:45 - 11 am | RSVP You know we like to shake things up, so we're trying out a new Shabbat experience. Show up to study one prayer in depth - learning its history and deeper meaning through meditation, study, and of course song. Over the year, we hope to […]

Rise and Shine Family Shabbat (Ravenswood)

Join Mishkan’s dynamite Rabbi & Educator team for a chance to experience the joys of Shabbat as a family. We’ll pray and dance together, dive into the week's Torah portion, and then celebrate with bagel brunch. This is best for families with kids 2-8, but all ages are welcome. There is no Prayer Deep Dive […]

High Holiday Spiritual Prep & Boarding Pass Stuffing Day

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

Prep your spirit with a deep dive into the High Holidays led by our Rabbi team and then follow it up with helping us prepare to welcome over 2,000 people to High Holidays. We'll stuff nametags, rock out to some High Holiday jams, and make new connections over pizza.  Drop in for as long as you […]