Join us in the outdoor courtyard at Francis Parker School for a pre-Shabbat picnic before our outdoor services. For families with kids 8 and under, this is a time to schmooze and enjoy the playground!
If you're looking for more ways to connect your family with other kiddos on Shabbat, look no further. Coming to a neighborhood near you throughout the summer (and potentially beyond summer — stay tuned!), gather with families in the 0-4 and 5-10 year old age groups around Chicago for some park play and mingling on […]
If you're a parent of a teen and looking to build community, join us for this small group discussion and learning program made just for you. For the first hour, we will have a peer-facilitated book group, and for the second hour, we will have a discussion led by Rabbi Deena, where we will chat […]
Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! We’ll begin with kiddush snacks and move into the Shabbat service at 10:45 am. We will meet indoors at JCYS. Proof of full vaccination for those over the age of 5. Full vaccination means the full initial series plus booster shot for […]
Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! Led by Music Specialist Rachel Mylan, this three-part series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. We will offer yummy snacks, but feel to bring your own nut-free favorites. We expect adults to be vaccinated, […]
Moving Traditions is a support group for teenage Mishkanites in grades 7-10. We will explore the challenges and joys of teens’ lives while having a good time and making great friends. Teens will be sorted into small groups according to gender identity so they can speak freely about relationships, gender, stress, school, and anything else that’s on their mind. Each group […]
If you're a parent of a teen and looking to build community, join us for this small group discussion and learning program made just for you. For the first hour, we will have a peer-facilitated book group, and for the second hour, we will have a discussion led by Rabbi Deena, where we will chat […]
Moving Traditions is a support group for teenage Mishkanites in grades 7-10. We will explore the challenges and joys of teens’ lives while having a good time and making great friends. Teens will be sorted into small groups according to gender identity so they can speak freely about relationships, gender, stress, school, and anything else that’s on their mind. Each group […]
Stories, songs, and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! We will meet indoors at JCYS. Now that vaccination is universally available, we expect that everyone will have received their vaccinations, and this program will be mask-optional. Public parking is available on the street.
Meet other Mensch families in Wicker Park and foster new community with each other and your captain Jen Hogan. This is the first of our mensch-y meet-up groups that will be divided by geography, so you get to meet hyper local Mishkan friends! Interested in hosting one in your neighborhood? Email [email protected]! Registration has closed.
Join us (in costume, if you want) for a special Shabbat morning service with our Musician-in-Residence, R’ Micah Shapiro. We will sing like spooky ghosts, dance like skeletons, and enjoy a sweet Shabbat morning.