This FOUR session class will deep dive into the Book of Jeremiah, a favorite prophet, known for his love of complaining and other glass empty writings. Led by Rabbi Deena, we will study different Jewish sources from mysticism and Talmud. This in-person class costs $36 (half-off for Builders), covering all four sessions. Register
Come one and all and start the new week with some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in this weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. The drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. Register
Come one and all and start the new week with some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in this weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. The drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. Register
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
Sharpen your skills reading rabbinic texts with Rabbi Goldie Guy, Director of Hadar Chicago. We will explore how the rabbis reinterpret the famous verse "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" to create a system for compensating people for personal injury. Do we have a compelling source for this re-read? Do we […]
Join fellow Lakeview synagogues for a night of learning celebrate Shavuot! Beginning at 10 pm, Rabbi Lizzi will present on a clergy roundtable, followed by dessert, and study sessions throughout the night. Session topics include: Halakhic Virtues Grog and Groggers: The Origins of Purim Customs An Open Debate - What makes Someone Jewish? Isaac the […]
Come one and all and start the new week with some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in this weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. The drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. Register
Sharpen your skills reading rabbinic texts with Rabbi Goldie Guy, Director of Hadar Chicago. We will explore how the rabbis reinterpret the famous verse "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" to create a system for compensating people for personal injury. Do we have a compelling source for this re-read? Do we […]
From our partners at 18Doors: "Join 18Doors and Rabbi Steven Philp of Mishkan Chicago to learn all the things you might want to know early in your exploration of conversion to Judaism. We’ll cover some basics like learning which movement might fit best for you, finding the right rabbi to work with, and answering questions […]
One of our most important mourning rituals happens immediately after death, when a group of individuals called a chevra kadisha (sacred society) prepares the body for burial in a process called taharah. You can learn more about some of these practices here. Read Rabbi Steven's reflection about this beautiful and incredibly humbling experience, a celebration […]
