Join us for a Hanukkah hang as we gather with other LGBTQ+ Jews and loved ones to light the hanukkiah. There will be a latke bar, snacks, refreshments, and plenty of time to schmooze. BYOM (bring your own menorah) if you’d like to help us light up the night! Register
Our Queer Youth Group is an affinity space for tweens and teens to explore the intersection of their Jewish and Queer identities while building community through fun events and activities. Register
Are you in the early years of a committed relationship? Led by Rabbi Steven and Jordyn Scorpio from SHALVA, this cohort-based experiential workshop will utilize SHALVA’s Seven Circles curriculum to help you to strengthen your communication skills around expectations, healthy conflict, and meeting needs. This four-part, in-person class costs $36/relationship unit (half off for Builders) […]
Join this month’s queer Havdalah potluck hosted by Builder Cassie Angley. This multi-generational vegetarian event is super open to existing friends, strangers, singles, partners, gender-weirdos, outside-the-box queers, and any other LGBTQ+ Jew who just loves sharing a meal. Cassie will be providing a main dish, but bring something to share! Register
Join this month’s queer shabbat potluck hosted by Builder Rodrigo Diaz in Uptown. This multi-generational event is super open to existing friends, strangers, singles, partners, gender-weirdos, outside-the-box queers, and any other LGBTQ+ Jew who just loves sharing a meal. Register
Our Queer Youth Group is an affinity space for tweens and teens to explore the intersection of their Jewish and Queer identities while building community through fun events and activities. Register
Join Builder Josh Simon Goldman to frolick on the lakeshore, share a potluck lunch, and celebrate both Pride Month and Shabbat! Bring something to share (only if you’re able and/or remember) - lunch food, drinks, picnic blankets, lawn games, you name it! We’ll do kiddish and motzi around 12:30. Come whenever, leave whenever, families with […]
For generations, Jews have gathered around tables to sing and share stories. A tisch is an opportunity to do just that. Join us for a special pride tisch, where we are inviting members of the LGBTQ+ community - young and old - to share stories about queer Chicago. In between, we’ll sing songs while enjoying […]
What if God was in us all along? To kick off Pride Weekend, join us for an evening of learning with Yiscah Smith, who will be showing us how Judaism’s sacred texts can help us experience the divine presence within each of us. Yiscah is a thought leader, spiritual activist, international speaker, and author whose […]
We saw you from across the spectrum of sexuality and gender identity, and we really like your vibe — can we buy you a drink? Join other Queer Mishkanites at Hook and Ladder for a bev on Mishkan. Afterwards we'll stroll over to outdoor services at Francis Parker (~ 10 minute walk). Register
No matter who you are, you won't want to miss this joyful, tuneful annual tradition! There will be a Pride Happy Hour before services at Hook and Ladder (N/A options are available!). Please register so we know who's coming! Pride Shabbat features a guest drash from teen Daniel Kutcher and their parents (Matt Kutcher & Rebecca […]
Join Builder Kathryn Zamiela to take a break after Pride festivities and bring your favorite craft to hang out with Mishkanites! Tea and gluten-free snacks provided. Register