Universal Truths: Jewish Roots
Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, ILWhy do bad things happen to good people? What is the true nature of G-d? This is a class for people who think of themselves as spiritual and have a […]
Why do bad things happen to good people? What is the true nature of G-d? This is a class for people who think of themselves as spiritual and have a […]
The original seder experience was every household doing their own thing in their own home during a time of national crisis, sharing resources with their neighbors, following a basic liturgy, […]
Why do bad things happen to good people? What is the true nature of G-d? This is a class for people who think of themselves as spiritual and have a hunch that Judaism has a lot of spirituality and wisdom embedded in it...but have never seriously studied the sources of that wisdom. Using familiar and […]
We know this era of necessary virtual communication can be challenging. If you, a friend or a family member is having difficulty navigating the newer waters of Facebook Live (for Friday Shabbat Services), we are ready to help with this quick program that'll catch everyone right up! Join Zoom Meeting
Join David Gottlieb, PhD and MA (University of Chicago Divinity School) as we discuss select passages from Tazria/Metsora, one of the most public health-oriented parshiot in all of Torah — which we read during this week, #coincidence? David will be exploring how Torah addresses public health and personal dignity; how communal belonging and individual isolation […]
The first 33 days after Passover are traditionally observed as days of mourning, and practices such as not cutting hair, having or attending weddings, is a thing. For the love of God, why? It's wedding season! Turns out at this time in Jewish history a plague killed 24,000 of Rabbi Akiva’s students. But this wasn’t […]
Why do bad things happen to good people? What is the true nature of G-d? This is a class for people who think of themselves as spiritual and have a hunch that Judaism has a lot of spirituality and wisdom embedded in it...but have never seriously studied the sources of that wisdom. Using familiar and […]
Lag B’Omer is a day on which many people who haven’t cut their hair for the past month finally break out the clippers. Join Mishkanites Abby and Janessa Cortrin for a DIY tutorial on how to cut your own hair. Supplies needed: clippers with guards (not a single adjustable guard), a towel, and a comb […]
Why do bad things happen to good people? What is the true nature of G-d? This is a class for people who think of themselves as spiritual and have a hunch that Judaism has a lot of spirituality and wisdom embedded in it...but have never seriously studied the sources of that wisdom. Using familiar and […]
Why do bad things happen to good people? What is the true nature of G-d? This is a class for people who think of themselves as spiritual and have a hunch that Judaism has a lot of spirituality and wisdom embedded in it...but have never seriously studied the sources of that wisdom. Using familiar and […]
Together we'll explore how the exegetical concept of PaRDeS* can be useful for appreciating Jewish liturgical music. We'll then embody sacred song with our entire body-mind-spirit. Led by Builder Matthew Ellenwood, this session will feature Matthew's original music and personal explorations inspired by composer Michael Isaacson's book Jewish Music as Midrash. Zoom *Peshat —"Surface" […]