In 6th grade, we focus on Jewish lifecycle events including birth, BMitzvah, and death and dying. While this can be a difficult topic, we’ll learn age-appropriate Jewish skills like the […]
Co-hosted by Congregation Rodfei Zedek and Mercaz, The Center for Purposeful Living, this panel discussion will engage Chicago’s most eminent Jewish thought leaders in a provoking conversation about the evolving landscape of Jewish life, and what the future of the Jewish community might look like. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn together with […]
Join other Mishkanites for a virtual workshop on how we take care of ourselves and others in community in a uniquely challenging moment. Facilitated by the cross-racial, Jewish facilitation team of Dr. Imani Chapman and Franny Silverman, this session creates space for fostering curiosity, collective learning, and relationship building across a spectrum of identities, experiences, and […]
Come one and all for some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in this weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. The drop-in group meets weekly on Wednesdays. Register
Join members of Mishkan's Local Action Team, JCUA and reps from Bring Chicago Home and the Chicago Housing Coalition to learn more about the initiative and ask questions. All viewpoints welcome! Register
Come together with Rabbi Lizzi for a virtual discussion with two experienced tour educators who led the Mishkan trip to Israel and the West Bank in 2022. Our guides represent diverse backgrounds — one Palestinian and one Jewish-Israeli — and will share their perspectives on the current realities and future possibilities on the ground in […]
Come one and all for some Torah time in community. Join us in our weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. Our drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. Register
Join Rabbi Ari and Senior Director of Programs Rebecca Stevens to discuss the difference between public and private BMitzvahs at Mishkan and what's involved logistically in a private BMitzvahs. This session will help clarify which choice is right for your family as you are in the BMitzvah date selection process. Register
There are so many incredible women throughout Jewish text — it's time to dig deep and learn some more. Join Builder Julia Bellowe to explore the Jewish Heroines connected to holidays and traditions throughout our calendar. This drop-in, monthly series is open to all folks regardless of gender. Register
Come one and all for some Torah time in community. Join us in our weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. Our drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. Register
Co-sponsored by Mishkan: "Purim parades itself as the most joyful day of the year, however, Megillat Esther is a story of intense crisis and violence. At the beginning, Jews face an existential threat, and at the end, Jews kill their enemies on a massive scale. In the wake of October 7th, these crises of Purim […]