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SUMMARY:Pride Shabbat
DESCRIPTION: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 Richards). We will also have an Auf Ruf for Michael Palmer and Jane Mintz. \nPlease bring clothes for a clothing drive run by Repair The World in service of Brown Elephant\, a nonprofit which supports LGBTQ+ healthcare; only clothes in good condition with no visible tears or stains\, no undergarments or bathing suits. \nCatch the Shabbat Replay posted Saturday morning on Mishkan’s Youtube channel. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information!
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/friday-night-shabbat-6-26-2026/
LOCATION:Francis W Parker\, 330 W Webster Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,LGBTQ+,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T200455Z
CREATED:20260623T200455Z
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: MishFeds Shabbat Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join Builders Gail Stern and Ari Frede with fellow Mishkan federal workers past and present to share experiences working for the Federal Death Star that no one else can completely grasp. Bring your favorite memos\, policies\, and a vegetarian dish to share. Bonus points if it’s also gluten-free. There will be wine (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)\, but feel free to bring more. We welcome your traditions if you have a practice you’d like to share or lead. Note\, we have a low-allergen cat who can be used for emotional support if he likes you. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/mishfeds-shabbat-potluck-07-12-2026/
LOCATION:Builder Home in Lincoln Square
CATEGORIES:Shabbat,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260708T183643Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Learning in the Park
DESCRIPTION:July is time for learning in the Park! Join R’Steven from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a deep dive into the Machzor\, helping us to slow down (it’s summer after all)\, building a more personal relationship with the words of the High Holiday prayer book. Bring your chair or blanket (and a picnic if you want); we’ll provide the challah and grape juice for kiddush. \nFamilies are welcome to join us for children’s programming!\n10:30 – 11:15 AM — Mah Tovu (Grades K-5): Torah Improv and Games with Richard Kallus\n11:15 AM – 12:00 PM — Rise and Shine (Preschool\, Babies and Toddlers): Shabbat songs with Todd Kessler \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-learning-in-the-park-7-11-2026/
LOCATION:Welles Park\, 2333 W Sunnyside Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T193000
DTSTAMP:20260715T184334Z
CREATED:20260610T165117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T184334Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Virtual Conversation & Candle Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Bring in Shabbat with Rabbi Steven — all from the comfort of your own home! Blessings\, Torah study\, group discussion topics\, and special guests will differ from week to week\, but you can count on this virtual gathering for connection and a nourishing start to Shabbat.\n\nRegister for the Zoom link
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/virtual-candle-lighting-07-17-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260717T143415Z
CREATED:20251204T190822Z
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SUMMARY:UPDATE! Saturday Morning Learning in the Park — Now At Mishkan HQ
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Steven from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for a deep dive into the Machzor\, helping us to slow down (it’s summer after all)\, building a more personal relationship with the words of the High Holiday prayer book. Bring a picnic if you want; we’ll provide the challah and grape juice for kiddush. \nFamilies are welcome to join us for children’s programming!\n10:30 – 11:15 AM — Mah Tovu (Grades K-5): Learner’s Service and project with Esther Fishbein\n11:15 AM – 12:00 PM — Rise and Shine (Preschool\, Babies and Toddlers): Shabbat songs with Esther Fishbein \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-learning-in-the-park-7-18-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T120000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Learning in the Park
DESCRIPTION:July is time for learning in the Park! Join R’Steven from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a deep dive into the machzor\, helping us to slow down (it’s summer after all)\, building a more personal relationship with the words of the High Holiday prayer book. Bring your chair or blanket (and a picnic if you want); we’ll provide the challah and grape juice for kiddush. \nFamilies are welcome to join us for children’s programming!\n10:30 – 11:15 AM — Mah Tovu (Grades K-5): Torah Improv and Games with Richard Kallus\n11:15 AM – 12:00 PM — Rise and Shine (Preschool\, Babies and Toddlers): Shabbat songs with Esther Fishbein \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-learning-in-the-park-7-25-2026/
LOCATION:Welles Park\, 2333 W Sunnyside Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T213000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150944Z
CREATED:20260715T150814Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Dinner with Mishkan Chicago at Base Logan Square
DESCRIPTION:Join Base Logan Square and Mishkan Chicago for a delicious\, home cooked Shabbat dinner and connect with folks in their 20s and 30s across Jewish Chicago! All are welcome!\n\nAddress and details provided the evening before the program. Base Logan Square is proudly a part of Silverstein Base Chicago.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/mishkanxbase-shabbat-dinner-07-31-26/
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T123000
DTSTAMP:20260730T192936Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music\, stretching\, learning\, and inspiration. \nProgramming\nToday\, we will celebrate the BMitzvah of Marshall Allen. Irwin Lowenstein will give a guest drash.  \n\nRise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4\nMah Tovu at 11:00 am: A fun service for kids Grades K-5. We will be exploring the summer holidays. Registration required.\n\nThere will not be ASL provided for this service. There is no Morning Mishnah Study.  \nWatch the livestream on the Mishkan YouTube channel. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-shabbat-8-1-2026/
LOCATION:CJDS\, 3730 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T104500
DTSTAMP:20251204T193245Z
CREATED:20251204T193245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T193245Z
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SUMMARY:Rise and Shine
DESCRIPTION:Stories\, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! We will meet for services at 9:30 AM and Rise & Shine will begin at 10:00 AM.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/rise-and-shine-8-1-2026/
LOCATION:CJDS\, 3730 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T114500
DTSTAMP:20260716T201307Z
CREATED:20260716T201229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T201307Z
UID:10024425-1785582000-1785584700@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Mah Tovu: Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Rachel Mylan for another cohort of Mah Tovu! This August\, we’ll be exploring the summer holidays. We will make art to reflect on Tu B’av and Tisha B’av in preparation for the High Holidays. Caretakers attend with their children. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/mah-tovu-summer-08-01-26/
LOCATION:CJDS\, 3730 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Mensch Academy,Shabbat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260715T135455Z
CREATED:20260715T135455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T135455Z
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SUMMARY:Carpool Shabbat Kick-off!
DESCRIPTION:Tired of schlepping to services from the suburbs alone? Cut your emissions and grow your community! Sign up now as a driver or passenger and we’ll connect you to other Mishkanites in a neighborhood-specific WhatsApp group so you can coordinate rides. Our inaugural Carpool Shabbat will be on Friday\, August 7th — sign up now to help us make it a success! \nCurrent neighborhoods for the launch of this initiative are: Skokie\, Evanston\, Highland Park/Deerfield\, Oak Park\, Portage Park\, Ukrainian Village/Humboldt Park\, Logan Square\, and Hyde Park.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/carpool-shabbat-kick-off/
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T182000
DTSTAMP:20260706T192312Z
CREATED:20260706T190100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T192312Z
UID:10024411-1786123800-1786126800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Builder Pizza Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Come picnic with us\, Builder! We’re throwing a pizza party at Welles Park just before Shabbat services. BYOCOPB (bring your own chair or picnic blanket) and we’ll bring the food. Connect with Builder pals\, both old and new\, and even enjoy a DIY activity for kids. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/builder-pizza-picnic-08-07-26/
LOCATION:Welles Park\, 2333 W Sunnyside Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builder Event,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T203000
DTSTAMP:20260730T204153Z
CREATED:20251208T190348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T204153Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:We’ll celebrate this year’s converts with a guest drash from Manuel Gauto. We’ll also celebrate this year’s volunteers and Noah Friedlander and Mary Nora Wolf’s auf ruf. There will be a Builder Pizza Picnic before services! Please register for the picnic. \nTonight is our Carpool Shabbat Kick-off! Don’t schlep to services from the suburbs alone — plan a ride with fellow Mishkanites. \nCatch the Shabbat Replay posted Saturday morning on Mishkan’s Youtube channel. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information!
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/friday-night-shabbat-8-7-2026-updated/
LOCATION:Welles Park\, 2333 W Sunnyside Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T123000
DTSTAMP:20260812T131913Z
CREATED:20251204T194042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T131913Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Unplugged: Learner's Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is about hitting pause – but what if we really slowed things down? This service is for anyone who has wanted a little more explanation about what we’re doing at services. This Shabbat will be hands-on\, questions encouraged\, interruptions welcome\, but still just as down-to-earth and inspired. Do you have clean recyclables lying around? We’re collecting materials for this year’s Museum of Awe Maker Space! Bring packaging material\, magazines\, cardboard boxes\, or any other material that hasn’t had food in it. \nProgramming\n\nRise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4\nMah Tovu at 11:00 am: A fun service for kids Grades K-5. We will be exploring the summer holidays. Registration required.\n\nThere will not be ASL provided for this service. \nWatch the livestream on the Mishkan YouTube channel. \nComing for the first time? Let us know who you are so we can give you a special hello and introduce you to other Mishkanites. \n\nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-unplugged-8-15-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T104500
DTSTAMP:20251204T193348Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T193348Z
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SUMMARY:Rise and Shine
DESCRIPTION:Stories\, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! We will meet for services at 9:30 AM and Rise & Shine will begin at 10:00 AM.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/rise-and-shine-8-15-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T114500
DTSTAMP:20260716T201416Z
CREATED:20260716T201416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T201416Z
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SUMMARY:Mah Tovu: Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Rachel Mylan for another cohort of Mah Tovu! This August\, we’ll be exploring the summer holidays. We will make art to reflect on Tu B’av and Tisha B’av in preparation for the High Holidays. Caretakers attend with their children. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/mah-tovu-summer-08-15-26/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Mensch Academy,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T212033Z
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SUMMARY:Get to Know Your Neighbors: High Holiday Edition
DESCRIPTION:The High Holidays are a time for reflection\, renewal\, and—if we’re being honest—a little bit of anxiety about seeing everyone again. Before the days arrive\, gather for a Shabbat meal with fellow Mishkanites to get to know one another and discuss the themes of the season. Generous Builders are opening up their homes and providing a main course for this potluck-style meal. Read on for more info from each host\, then click here to register. \n\nGold Coast – Hosted by Lisa Portnoy\, this elevator-accessible dinner promises great food\, great conversation\, and great company.\nGold Coast (second dinner)– Hosted by Mark and Patty Weiner\, this accessible\, all-ages dinner is warm\, welcoming\, and conversational.\nLogan Square – Hosted by Emma Epstein and Josh Stillman\, this cozy dinner is in a small but accessible apartment. They have two young kids and love to sing. There’s a dog in the house but she’ll be closed away in the bedroom for the evening.\nAndersonville – Hosted by Liz Schuller and Timothea Canny\, this low-key dinner is up half a flight of stairs. They also have a dog.\nAndersonville (second dinner) – Hosted by Danny and Andrea Alpert\, this fish and dairy meal has a few steps and no pets.\nEvanston – Hosted by Joel Brown and Julie Strauss\, this kosher-style dinner has three steps to enter (with a railing). Dress up for Shabbat\, but come as yourself. Expect a mostly vegetarian meal\, though meat isn’t off the table. We are newer Builders at Mishkan and are looking forward to meeting other community members! We have no pets and are kid friendly (though our own kids are now adults!).\nDeerfield/North Suburbs – Hosted by Jodi Eisenstadt\, this kid-friendly\, song-filled dinner includes vegan and gluten-free options\, with two guitars waiting to be played. There are about four steps to the kitchen and dining area\, and while two cats live in the home\, they’ll be kept in another room. If the weather cooperates\, dinner may be on the deck.\nOld Irving Park – Aimee and Ben Schuster will host a casual\, family-friendly dinner. Our home has ~10 front steps to reach the door. We have a well-behaved dog\, and a moderately-well-behaved 9-year-old daughter.\n\nRegister!
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/get-to-know-your-neighbors-hh-edition-08-21-26/
LOCATION:Various Locations Across Chicago
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,High Holidays,Holiday,Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T201805Z
CREATED:20260722T190351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T201805Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Virtual Conversation & Candle Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Bring in Shabbat with Rabbi Steven — all from the comfort of your own home! Blessings\, Torah study\, group discussion topics\, and special guests will differ from week to week\, but you can count on this virtual gathering for connection and a nourishing start to Shabbat.\n\nRegister for the Zoom link\n\nComing for the first time? Let us know who you are so we can give you a special hello and introduce you to other Mishkanites. \n\n\n\n****
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/friday-night-virtual-conversation-candle-lighting-08-28-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T191616Z
CREATED:20260727T202435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T191616Z
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SUMMARY:Family Selichot
DESCRIPTION:In the final days of Elul\, the month leading up to Rosh Hashanah\, it is a tradition to gather to observe havdalah and sing songs called Selichot (Hebrew for “forgiveness”). Kindergarten – 5th grade students and their families are invited to join us for a pizza dinner. Afterwards\, Rabbi Julie will lead havdalah\, and themed activities to learn about the holiday and prepare for the High Holy Days. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/family-selichot-09-05-26/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,High Holidays,Holiday,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T225659Z
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SUMMARY:Selichot
DESCRIPTION:On the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah it’s an ancient (or at least pretty old) custom to sing and listen to music of the season. Think of it like a spiritual warm up with community\, song\, and havdalah! Services will begin at 7:00 PM and last until 9:00 PM.  \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/selichot-09-05-26/
LOCATION:Second Unitarian Church\, 656 W Barry Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,High Holidays,Holiday,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T160138Z
UID:10024431-1790353800-1790355600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:New(ish) Jews Doing Jewish: Sukkah Building
DESCRIPTION:Are you a convert or someone who is considering conversion? Join R’Steven and help us put together the sukkah that will be used for Mishkan’s Sukkot Picnic in Horner Park. This is a chance to roll up your sleeves\, get some hands-on experience\, and meet other Mishkanites who are part of the Jews-by-Choice community. Loved ones are welcome! \nWe’ll build the sukkah near the Nature Play Space by the southwest corner of Horner park \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/sukkah-building-2026/
LOCATION:Horner Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Jews By Choice,Shabbat,Sukkot
GEO:41.955025;-87.697875
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260827T160210Z
CREATED:20260721T202041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T160210Z
UID:10024430-1790355600-1790362800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Sukkot Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Bring in Sukkot with an autumnal\, low-key Shabbat hang in Horner Park. Hear Shabbat blessings and songs led by Rabbis Lizzi\, Steven\, and Julie\, shake the lulav and etrog\, and enjoy pumpkin spice treats in our sukkah. \nThe Middle School Kadima Youth Group Meet Up will run from 5:30 – 6:30 PM with R’Ari and Ilana. \nBring your own picnic dinner and reunite with friends post-High Holidays! Our sukkah will be near the Nature Play Space by the southwest corner of Horner park \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/sukkot-picnic-09-25-26/
LOCATION:Horner Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Shabbat,Sukkot
GEO:41.955025;-87.697875
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T094500
DTSTAMP:20260519T202748Z
CREATED:20251204T201942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T202748Z
UID:10021425-1791621900-1791625500@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Mishnah Study (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extended Saturday Morning Mishnah from 8:45am-9:45am during Shabbat Services. Are you someone who loves studying rabbinic texts? Or perhaps you are thinking about exploring them for the first time? Join Rabbi Steven on Shabbat mornings to dive into the world of the rabbis. Texts will be in Hebrew and English. Feel free to join us at services after or to head out into your day! \nThis program is drop-in and will meet from 8:45 – 9:45 AM before the following Saturday Morning Shabbat Services: 10/10\, 10/24\, 11/7\, 11/21\, 12/5\, 12/19 \nIf you plan on attending any of these sessions we ask that you register here. You only need to register once! We will send an email reminding you of upcoming sessions.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/shabbat-morning-mishnah-study-fall-2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Shabbat
GEO:41.9545175;-87.6736236
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T123000
DTSTAMP:20260915T140347Z
CREATED:20251204T203907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T140347Z
UID:10021432-1791624600-1791635400@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music\, stretching\, learning\, and inspiration. \nProgramming\n\nSaturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Our study session with Rabbi Steven diving into Pirkei Avot returns\nRise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4\nMah Tovu at 11:00 am: Artistic projects and a children’s service for grades K-5.\n\nThere will not be ASL provided for this service. \nWatch the livestream on the Mishkan YouTube channel. \nComing for the first time? Let us know who you are so we can give you a special hello and introduce you to other Mishkanites. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-unplugged-10-10-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Shabbat
GEO:41.9545175;-87.6736236
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T104500
DTSTAMP:20251204T194837Z
CREATED:20251204T194837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T194837Z
UID:10021419-1791626400-1791629100@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Rise and Shine
DESCRIPTION:Stories\, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! We will meet for services at 9:30 AM and Rise & Shine will begin at 10:00 AM.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/rise-and-shine-10-10-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
GEO:41.9545175;-87.6736236
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T114500
DTSTAMP:20260803T190032Z
CREATED:20260730T203636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T190032Z
UID:10024493-1791630000-1791632700@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Mah Tovu: Art (Fall/Winter 2026 - 2027)
DESCRIPTION:Our K–5 family Shabbat morning learning series is back! Join Rachel Mylan for Mah Tovu\, where each session includes a short learners’ service and theater\, art\, film and photography projects inspired by the weekly Torah portion. This series runs from October – February. Parents/caregivers attend with their children. Registration required. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/mah-tovu-fall-winter-10-10-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Mensch Academy,Shabbat
GEO:41.9545175;-87.6736236
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T203000
DTSTAMP:20261007T160303Z
CREATED:20251205T202138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T160303Z
UID:10021439-1792175400-1792182600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Friday Night Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for music from our Davening Team\, uplifting liturgy\, and reflection from our rabbis. Music\, prayer and special guests will differ week to week\, but you can always count on this Friday wind-down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. \nJoin us before services for Volunteer Happy Hour\, where we’ll celebrate the volunteers that bring warmth and joy to every Mishkan event. We’ll also celebrate Ronan Goforth and Caleb Walker with an auf ruf. \nWatch the livestream on Mishkan’s YouTube channel. \nComing for the first time? Let us know who you are so we can give you a special hello and introduce you to other Mishkanites. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information!
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/friday-night-shabbat-10-16-2026/
LOCATION:Second Unitarian Church\, 656 W Barry Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Shabbat
GEO:41.938191;-87.646513
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T204726Z
CREATED:20260811T204606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T204726Z
UID:10024526-1792780200-1792783800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Friday Night Virtual Conversation & Candle Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Bring in Shabbat with Rabbi Steven — all from the comfort of your own home! Blessings\, Torah study\, group discussion topics\, and special guests will differ from week to week\, but you can count on this virtual gathering for connection and a nourishing start to Shabbat.\n\nRegister for the Zoom link\n\nComing for the first time? Let us know who you are so we can give you a special hello and introduce you to other Mishkanites. \n\n\n\n****
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/friday-night-virtual-conversation-candle-lighting-10-23-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T094500
DTSTAMP:20260519T202727Z
CREATED:20251204T202358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T202727Z
UID:10021426-1792831500-1792835100@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Mishnah Study (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Are you someone who loves studying rabbinic texts? Or perhaps you are thinking about exploring them for the first time? Join Rabbi Steven before services on Shabbat mornings (there will be coffee!) to dive into the world of the rabbis. We will begin with Pirkei Avot\, a compilation of rabbinic wisdom from the 1st and 2nd centuries CE. Texts will be in Hebrew and English. \nThis program is drop-in and will meet from 8:45 – 9:45 AM before the following Saturday Morning Shabbat Services: 10/10\, 10/24\, 11/7\, 11/21\, 12/5\, 12/19 \nIf you plan on attending any of these sessions we ask that you register here. You only need to register once! We will send an email reminding you of upcoming sessions.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/shabbat-morning-mishnah-study-fall-2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Shabbat
GEO:41.9545175;-87.6736236
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101 Chicago IL 60613;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101:geo:-87.6736236,41.9545175
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T123000
DTSTAMP:20261002T125114Z
CREATED:20251204T204313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T125114Z
UID:10021433-1792834200-1792845000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music\, stretching\, learning\, and inspiration. We’ll be recognizing and celebrating new builders at this service! \nProgramming\n\nSaturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Our study session with Rabbi Steven diving into Pirkei Avot returns\nRise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4\, with guest instructor Esther Fishbein!\nMah Tovu: Art at 11:00 am: Artistic projects and a children’s service for grades K-5. Registration required\n\n  \nThere will not be ASL provided for this service. \nWatch the livestream on the Mishkan YouTube channel. \nComing for the first time? Let us know who you are so we can give you a special hello and introduce you to other Mishkanites. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-unplugged-10-24-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Shabbat
GEO:41.9545175;-87.6736236
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