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Caregivers of Neurodiverse Children Support Group (9 and under)

Chicago, IL, United States

This is a support group for caregivers of children ages 9 and under, who identify as neurodiverse or experience social-emotional, cognitive, or behavioral challenges. Facilitated by Sara Hood MA, we will create a space for caregivers to talk about the unique challenges and joys in raising differently wired kids. Resources and outside referrals can be […]

Rise & Shine

JCYS 2112 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! We will meet indoors at JCYS. For Shabbat and other programs, masks are optional. For people ages 6 months and up, full vaccination is expected and boosters are heavily encouraged. Public parking is available on the street.

Mah Tovu: How Good!

JCYS 2112 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

A Shabbat morning service for kids and parents age 5-8, using a kid's siddur (prayer book) and getting comfortable with the music and words of a Mishkan style Shabbat morning, including stories and Torah conversations. Services will be held indoors at JCYS starting at 9:30 am, with Mah Tovu beginning at 11:00 am. Vaccinations required […]

Event Series Build Your Village (Baby Group)

Build Your Village (Baby Group)

JCYS 2112 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! This four-part series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. Build Your Village will be co-led by Music Specialist Rachel Mylan and Leah Whiteman, a Couple and Family Therapist intern who is also a fully […]

Event Series Moving Traditions

Moving Traditions

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

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 […]

Pajama Party: Sh’ma Edition (K – 1st Grades)

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

Bring the Sh'ma to life as we craft our very own sh'monsters, bedtime stuffies that help us to bring the sh'ma to our bedtime ritual. Led by Rabbi Lizzi and Nathan Kaplin, we'll make our own pizzas, build our sh'monsters, and share a bedtime story together. This program is geared toward kids in grades K […]

Rise & Shine

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

Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! For Shabbat and other programs, masks are optional. For people ages 6 months and up, full vaccination is expected and boosters are heavily encouraged. Public parking is available on the street.

Mah Tovu: How Good!

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

A Shabbat morning service for kids and parents age 5-8, using a kid's siddur (prayer book) and getting comfortable with the music and words of a Mishkan style Shabbat morning, including stories and Torah conversations. Services will be held indoors at JCYS starting at 9:30 am, with Mah Tovu beginning at 11:00 am. Vaccinations required […]

Event Series Build Your Village (Baby Group)

Build Your Village (Baby Group)

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

Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! This four-part series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. Build Your Village will be co-led by Music Specialist Rachel Mylan and Leah Whiteman, a Couple and Family Therapist intern who is also a fully […]

Mensch Academy Year End Celebration

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

All Mensch Academy families are invited to join us for our end of year celebration. We'll be doing it all — our final session of Mishpachton, a graduation ceremony for our 5th-7th grade students, and carnival-style stations for all ages to follow. This program is exclusively for families enrolled in Mensch Academy. Register

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