There's no such thing as too much dessert or too many new friends. Join us for a 20s and 30s cookie potluck in the park! Bake (or buy) your favorite cookie, a picnic blanket and a drink to celebrate the sweetness of summer. We'll say kiddush, share some pizza, and even vote on the best […]
If you're looking for more ways to connect your family with other kiddos on Shabbat, look no further! Coming to a neighborhood near you throughout the summer (and potentially beyond summer - stay tuned), gather with families in the 0-4 and 5-10 year old age groups around Chicago for some park play and mingling on […]
Meet with others in the Mishkan community and beyond to discuss this emotionally sensitive topic in a safe and familiar space. Rabbi Lizzi will co-facilitate this support group in Maggie's Place with Andrea Jacobs. Andrea is our JCFS Community Liaison who also specializes in family building support and adoption. The goals of the evening are 1) […]
If you're looking for more ways to connect your family with other kiddos on Shabbat, look no further. Coming to a neighborhood near you throughout the summer (and potentially beyond summer — stay tuned!), gather with families in the 0-4 and 5-10 year old age groups around Chicago for some park play and mingling on […]
If you're a parent of a teen and looking to build community, join us for this small group discussion and learning program made just for you. For the first hour, we will have a peer-facilitated book group, and for the second hour, we will have a discussion led by Rabbi Deena, where we will chat […]
Join builders Yoni and Julia Labow for a new Mishkan potluck group for Mishkanites in their 20s and 30s. Bring your favorite shabbat dish, dessert or drink and celebrate the sabbath with a potential new best friend. Bring your friends and come along for an awesome shabbat dinner in the Ukrainian Village. Register
Moving Traditions is a support group for teenage Mishkanites in grades 7-10. We will explore the challenges and joys of teens’ lives while having a good time and making great friends. Teens will be sorted into small groups according to gender identity so they can speak freely about relationships, gender, stress, school, and anything else that’s on their mind. Each group […]
Join the Mishkan Justice Team and members of JCUA as we work to inform our neighbors about upcoming elections for ECPS, the new community oversight structure for policing in Chicago. We’ll start with a quick training for those who are new to canvassing or who want more info about ECPS. Email Emily Rapport at [email protected] […]
If you're a parent of a teen and looking to build community, join us for this small group discussion and learning program made just for you. For the first hour, we will have a peer-facilitated book group, and for the second hour, we will have a discussion led by Rabbi Deena, where we will chat […]
Join Builders Natalie Dibo and Jacob Portman for a new-ish Mishkan potluck group for Mishkanites in their 20s and 30s. Bring your favorite Shabbat dish, dessert or drink and celebrate the sabbath with a potential new best friend. Bring your friends and come along for an awesome Shabbat (veggie) dinner in North Center/Lincoln Square. Accessibility […]
Moving Traditions is a support group for teenage Mishkanites in grades 7-10. We will explore the challenges and joys of teens’ lives while having a good time and making great friends. Teens will be sorted into small groups according to gender identity so they can speak freely about relationships, gender, stress, school, and anything else that’s on their mind. Each group […]