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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Letters for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:And just like that…. the midterms are less than 3 months away. There’s work to be done! Come write postcards to swing state voters with Builder Debbie Lessin and help turn out the vote for key elections. Debbie is hosting for windows\, so if you need to come late or leave early that’s ok\, just come be a part of the effort! We’ve got plenty of sessions\, so come to one\, or come to all! \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-letters-for-democracy-10-06-26/
LOCATION:Builder Home in Bucktown\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Studying Family Relationships in Six Stories of Genesis
DESCRIPTION:The Book of Bereshit (Genesis) portrays our founding mothers and fathers as imperfect people grappling with raw emotions—love\, fear\, greed\, jealousy\, rejection\, sorrow— all unfolding within a Divine covenant that intensifies the drama. Modern scholars tell us these ancient tales were compiled after the exile to Babylon\, incorporating many folk traditions. Over the millennia\, Jews have learned that unpacking the interactions of our spiritual progenitors can help us reflect on the complexity of relationships with one another\, with our tribe of birth/choice\, and within ourselves. Join Builders Ted and Wendy Besmann weekly for virtual discussions (or just come when you can!) as they explore six of these stories that we will read in the upcoming parshiyot. We’ll end the series with Rabbi Julie offering a rabbinic perspective! \nRegister \nIsaac and Rebecca: The middle patriarch Isaac has a remarkably passive role in his own life story; by contrast\, his wife Rebecca is a wily strategic thinker who demands answers from God and elevates her clever son Jacob over his older\, physically stronger brother Esau. What might the story tell us about the traits that we value most as a people? How have these traits affected us as a people and as individuals within our birth and found families? \nJacob and Esau: The story of an elder brother’s hunger results in an impulsive decision to trade his birthright for lentil stew\, in stark contrast with a younger brother’s cool calculation in withholding food until he’s promised something of greater value. What does this story tell us about how our tradition views acting from the heart instead of the head? What might it teach us about unintended consequences? \nJacob and Laban: The transactional relationship between Jacob and his unscrupulous great-uncle Laban is a study in how a powerless young stranger doesn’t get mad\, he gets even—ending up a wealthy man with two wives. How does this compare and contrast with our tribe’s experience through the centuries? \nRachel and Leah: Two sisters vie for the same man because status comes through motherhood. Leah bears many children but is unloved; Rachel wins love but dies in childbirth. Why do people relegated to a lower rung of society choose to cooperate or compete? What makes the difference? \nJoseph and his brothers: In a story that echoes Babylonian and Persian traditions\, naive hubris falls prey to jealous trickery\, and a powerless young man must gain wisdom through privation as he scrabbles his way to success. What makes a rags-to-riches story so compelling? Is Joseph an opportunist or a hero? \nJoseph and Judah: Joseph\, alienated from his people\, makes the painful journey toward reconciliation with those who hurt him\, while his older brother Judah repents his complicity and offers a selfless sacrifice to save a younger brother. Are there similarities/differences between this younger/elder story and that of Jacob and Esau? How has reconciliation\, forgiveness\, and reparation affected us as a people?
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-studying-family-relationships-in-six-stories-of-genesis-10-12-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Small Groups
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Letters for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:And just like that…. the midterms are less than 3 months away. There’s work to be done! Come write postcards to swing state voters with Builder Debbie Lessin and help turn out the vote for key elections. Debbie is hosting for windows\, so if you need to come late or leave early that’s ok\, just come be a part of the effort! We’ve got plenty of sessions\, so come to one\, or come to all! \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-letters-for-democracy-10-16-26/
LOCATION:Builder Home in Bucktown\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Rosh Chodesh October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rosh Chodesh circle is a restorative and regenerative space for women* to reflect\, connect\, and learn. Drawing upon the beautiful curriculum from At The Well\, this circle is entirely community-led and follow a rotating leader model\, with oversight by Builders Judy Yacker & Hannah Podhorzer. *This is a trans-inclusive space for all women. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-rosh-chodesh-10-18-26/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Small Groups
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Studying Family Relationships in Six Stories of Genesis
DESCRIPTION:The Book of Bereshit (Genesis) portrays our founding mothers and fathers as imperfect people grappling with raw emotions—love\, fear\, greed\, jealousy\, rejection\, sorrow— all unfolding within a Divine covenant that intensifies the drama. Modern scholars tell us these ancient tales were compiled after the exile to Babylon\, incorporating many folk traditions. Over the millennia\, Jews have learned that unpacking the interactions of our spiritual progenitors can help us reflect on the complexity of relationships with one another\, with our tribe of birth/choice\, and within ourselves. Join Builders Ted and Wendy Besmann weekly for virtual discussions (or just come when you can!) as they explore six of these stories that we will read in the upcoming parshiyot. We’ll end the series with Rabbi Julie offering a rabbinic perspective! \nRegister \nIsaac and Rebecca: The middle patriarch Isaac has a remarkably passive role in his own life story; by contrast\, his wife Rebecca is a wily strategic thinker who demands answers from God and elevates her clever son Jacob over his older\, physically stronger brother Esau. What might the story tell us about the traits that we value most as a people? How have these traits affected us as a people and as individuals within our birth and found families? \nJacob and Esau: The story of an elder brother’s hunger results in an impulsive decision to trade his birthright for lentil stew\, in stark contrast with a younger brother’s cool calculation in withholding food until he’s promised something of greater value. What does this story tell us about how our tradition views acting from the heart instead of the head? What might it teach us about unintended consequences? \nJacob and Laban: The transactional relationship between Jacob and his unscrupulous great-uncle Laban is a study in how a powerless young stranger doesn’t get mad\, he gets even—ending up a wealthy man with two wives. How does this compare and contrast with our tribe’s experience through the centuries? \nRachel and Leah: Two sisters vie for the same man because status comes through motherhood. Leah bears many children but is unloved; Rachel wins love but dies in childbirth. Why do people relegated to a lower rung of society choose to cooperate or compete? What makes the difference? \nJoseph and his brothers: In a story that echoes Babylonian and Persian traditions\, naive hubris falls prey to jealous trickery\, and a powerless young man must gain wisdom through privation as he scrabbles his way to success. What makes a rags-to-riches story so compelling? Is Joseph an opportunist or a hero? \nJoseph and Judah: Joseph\, alienated from his people\, makes the painful journey toward reconciliation with those who hurt him\, while his older brother Judah repents his complicity and offers a selfless sacrifice to save a younger brother. Are there similarities/differences between this younger/elder story and that of Jacob and Esau? How has reconciliation\, forgiveness\, and reparation affected us as a people?
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-studying-family-relationships-in-six-stories-of-genesis-10-19-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Small Groups
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Letters for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:And just like that…. the midterms are less than 3 months away. There’s work to be done! Come write postcards to swing state voters with Builder Debbie Lessin and help turn out the vote for key elections. Debbie is hosting for windows\, so if you need to come late or leave early that’s ok\, just come be a part of the effort! We’ve got plenty of sessions\, so come to one\, or come to all! \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-letters-for-democracy-10-20-26/
LOCATION:Builder Home in Bucktown\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T170000
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Beginner Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Join Builder David Goldberg for a casual group to improve your conversational Hebrew. We’ll have a lesson to go over\, so come if you took a couple classes in college and want to shake the rust off\, or have been trying out Duolingo and want to practice with other people! \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-beginner-conversational-hebrew-10-25-26/
LOCATION:Builder Office in Ravenswood\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Small Groups
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Divorce Support
DESCRIPTION:Led by Builder Vered Hankin\, this intimate and confidential gathering is for people who are getting divorced or have gone through divorce\, to connect with each other\, create a network of support\, and change the conversation together. \nThis program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place\, Mishkan’s holistic wellness center which provides support groups\, resources\, and pastoral counseling free of charge. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-divorce-support-10-18-26/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Maggie's Place,Small Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Studying Family Relationships in Six Stories of Genesis
DESCRIPTION:The Book of Bereshit (Genesis) portrays our founding mothers and fathers as imperfect people grappling with raw emotions—love\, fear\, greed\, jealousy\, rejection\, sorrow— all unfolding within a Divine covenant that intensifies the drama. Modern scholars tell us these ancient tales were compiled after the exile to Babylon\, incorporating many folk traditions. Over the millennia\, Jews have learned that unpacking the interactions of our spiritual progenitors can help us reflect on the complexity of relationships with one another\, with our tribe of birth/choice\, and within ourselves. Join Builders Ted and Wendy Besmann weekly for virtual discussions (or just come when you can!) as they explore six of these stories that we will read in the upcoming parshiyot. We’ll end the series with Rabbi Julie offering a rabbinic perspective! \nRegister \nIsaac and Rebecca: The middle patriarch Isaac has a remarkably passive role in his own life story; by contrast\, his wife Rebecca is a wily strategic thinker who demands answers from God and elevates her clever son Jacob over his older\, physically stronger brother Esau. What might the story tell us about the traits that we value most as a people? How have these traits affected us as a people and as individuals within our birth and found families? \nJacob and Esau: The story of an elder brother’s hunger results in an impulsive decision to trade his birthright for lentil stew\, in stark contrast with a younger brother’s cool calculation in withholding food until he’s promised something of greater value. What does this story tell us about how our tradition views acting from the heart instead of the head? What might it teach us about unintended consequences? \nJacob and Laban: The transactional relationship between Jacob and his unscrupulous great-uncle Laban is a study in how a powerless young stranger doesn’t get mad\, he gets even—ending up a wealthy man with two wives. How does this compare and contrast with our tribe’s experience through the centuries? \nRachel and Leah: Two sisters vie for the same man because status comes through motherhood. Leah bears many children but is unloved; Rachel wins love but dies in childbirth. Why do people relegated to a lower rung of society choose to cooperate or compete? What makes the difference? \nJoseph and his brothers: In a story that echoes Babylonian and Persian traditions\, naive hubris falls prey to jealous trickery\, and a powerless young man must gain wisdom through privation as he scrabbles his way to success. What makes a rags-to-riches story so compelling? Is Joseph an opportunist or a hero? \nJoseph and Judah: Joseph\, alienated from his people\, makes the painful journey toward reconciliation with those who hurt him\, while his older brother Judah repents his complicity and offers a selfless sacrifice to save a younger brother. Are there similarities/differences between this younger/elder story and that of Jacob and Esau? How has reconciliation\, forgiveness\, and reparation affected us as a people?
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-studying-family-relationships-in-six-stories-of-genesis-10-26-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Small Groups
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Studying Family Relationships in Six Stories of Genesis
DESCRIPTION:The Book of Bereshit (Genesis) portrays our founding mothers and fathers as imperfect people grappling with raw emotions—love\, fear\, greed\, jealousy\, rejection\, sorrow— all unfolding within a Divine covenant that intensifies the drama. Modern scholars tell us these ancient tales were compiled after the exile to Babylon\, incorporating many folk traditions. Over the millennia\, Jews have learned that unpacking the interactions of our spiritual progenitors can help us reflect on the complexity of relationships with one another\, with our tribe of birth/choice\, and within ourselves. Join Builders Ted and Wendy Besmann weekly for virtual discussions (or just come when you can!) as they explore six of these stories that we will read in the upcoming parshiyot. We’ll end the series with Rabbi Julie offering a rabbinic perspective! \nRegister \nIsaac and Rebecca: The middle patriarch Isaac has a remarkably passive role in his own life story; by contrast\, his wife Rebecca is a wily strategic thinker who demands answers from God and elevates her clever son Jacob over his older\, physically stronger brother Esau. What might the story tell us about the traits that we value most as a people? How have these traits affected us as a people and as individuals within our birth and found families? \nJacob and Esau: The story of an elder brother’s hunger results in an impulsive decision to trade his birthright for lentil stew\, in stark contrast with a younger brother’s cool calculation in withholding food until he’s promised something of greater value. What does this story tell us about how our tradition views acting from the heart instead of the head? What might it teach us about unintended consequences? \nJacob and Laban: The transactional relationship between Jacob and his unscrupulous great-uncle Laban is a study in how a powerless young stranger doesn’t get mad\, he gets even—ending up a wealthy man with two wives. How does this compare and contrast with our tribe’s experience through the centuries? \nRachel and Leah: Two sisters vie for the same man because status comes through motherhood. Leah bears many children but is unloved; Rachel wins love but dies in childbirth. Why do people relegated to a lower rung of society choose to cooperate or compete? What makes the difference? \nJoseph and his brothers: In a story that echoes Babylonian and Persian traditions\, naive hubris falls prey to jealous trickery\, and a powerless young man must gain wisdom through privation as he scrabbles his way to success. What makes a rags-to-riches story so compelling? Is Joseph an opportunist or a hero? \nJoseph and Judah: Joseph\, alienated from his people\, makes the painful journey toward reconciliation with those who hurt him\, while his older brother Judah repents his complicity and offers a selfless sacrifice to save a younger brother. Are there similarities/differences between this younger/elder story and that of Jacob and Esau? How has reconciliation\, forgiveness\, and reparation affected us as a people?
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-studying-family-relationships-in-six-stories-of-genesis-11-02-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T210000
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SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T170000
DTSTAMP:20261006T203702Z
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Families with Gender-Expansive Kiddos
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Builders Mollie Flink and Steven Chaitman in Welles Park\, a space to connect with other families who are being thoughtful in raising gender-expansive kids of all types\, navigating teachers\, other kids\, resources\, medical care\, but also having a space to be friends and in community together. If you’d like\, we’ll go to dinner afterwards! If you can’t make this first session\, please email michael@mishkanchicago.org to be connected to other events. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/families-with-gender-expansive-kiddos-11-07-26/
LOCATION:Welles Park\, 2333 W Sunnyside Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,LGBTQ+,Small Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T180000
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Jewish Movie Club: Kazablan
DESCRIPTION:Join Builders Yonatan and Susan Shamgar for Kazablan\, a 1973 Israeli musical starring Yehoram Gaon. An Israeli West Side Story about a Mizrahi gang leader in Jaffa and his relationship with an Ashkenazi woman that scandalizes their neighborhood as it is threatened with demolition by the municipality. Based on a late 60s stage musical that made a star out of Gaon. This movie is in Hebrew with English subtitles. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-jewish-movie-club-11-8-26/
LOCATION:Builder Home in Irving Park
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Small Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T190000
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Studying Family Relationships in Six Stories of Genesis
DESCRIPTION:The Book of Bereshit (Genesis) portrays our founding mothers and fathers as imperfect people grappling with raw emotions—love\, fear\, greed\, jealousy\, rejection\, sorrow— all unfolding within a Divine covenant that intensifies the drama. Modern scholars tell us these ancient tales were compiled after the exile to Babylon\, incorporating many folk traditions. Over the millennia\, Jews have learned that unpacking the interactions of our spiritual progenitors can help us reflect on the complexity of relationships with one another\, with our tribe of birth/choice\, and within ourselves. Join Builders Ted and Wendy Besmann weekly for virtual discussions (or just come when you can!) as they explore six of these stories that we will read in the upcoming parshiyot. We’ll end the series with Rabbi Julie offering a rabbinic perspective! \nRegister \nIsaac and Rebecca: The middle patriarch Isaac has a remarkably passive role in his own life story; by contrast\, his wife Rebecca is a wily strategic thinker who demands answers from God and elevates her clever son Jacob over his older\, physically stronger brother Esau. What might the story tell us about the traits that we value most as a people? How have these traits affected us as a people and as individuals within our birth and found families? \nJacob and Esau: The story of an elder brother’s hunger results in an impulsive decision to trade his birthright for lentil stew\, in stark contrast with a younger brother’s cool calculation in withholding food until he’s promised something of greater value. What does this story tell us about how our tradition views acting from the heart instead of the head? What might it teach us about unintended consequences? \nJacob and Laban: The transactional relationship between Jacob and his unscrupulous great-uncle Laban is a study in how a powerless young stranger doesn’t get mad\, he gets even—ending up a wealthy man with two wives. How does this compare and contrast with our tribe’s experience through the centuries? \nRachel and Leah: Two sisters vie for the same man because status comes through motherhood. Leah bears many children but is unloved; Rachel wins love but dies in childbirth. Why do people relegated to a lower rung of society choose to cooperate or compete? What makes the difference? \nJoseph and his brothers: In a story that echoes Babylonian and Persian traditions\, naive hubris falls prey to jealous trickery\, and a powerless young man must gain wisdom through privation as he scrabbles his way to success. What makes a rags-to-riches story so compelling? Is Joseph an opportunist or a hero? \nJoseph and Judah: Joseph\, alienated from his people\, makes the painful journey toward reconciliation with those who hurt him\, while his older brother Judah repents his complicity and offers a selfless sacrifice to save a younger brother. Are there similarities/differences between this younger/elder story and that of Jacob and Esau? How has reconciliation\, forgiveness\, and reparation affected us as a people?
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-studying-family-relationships-in-six-stories-of-genesis-11-09-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016599-1795030200-1795035600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016600-1796239800-1796245200@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016601-1797449400-1797454800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016602-1798659000-1798664400@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2026-12-30/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016603-1799868600-1799874000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2027-01-13/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016604-1801078200-1801083600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2027-01-27/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016605-1802287800-1802293200@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2027-02-10/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016606-1803497400-1803502800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2027-02-24/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016607-1804707000-1804712400@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2027-03-10/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270324T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016608-1805916600-1805922000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2027-03-24/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016609-1807126200-1807131600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2027-04-07/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016610-1808335800-1808341200@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2027-04-21/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270505T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016611-1809545400-1809550800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2027-05-05/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270519T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016612-1810755000-1810760400@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2027-05-19/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
END:VEVENT
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