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SUMMARY:Practical Kabbalah
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, join Rabbi Lizzi to dive into the world of Kabbalah from a practical lens. This class will introduce participants to the sefirot (the divine energies– not dissimilar to Ayurvedic chakras). Over three weeks\, we’ll build on our learning and explore the sefirot’s combinations as a tool for meditation and reflection. \nRegister \nCan’t join us in person? We’re offering an online session as an alternative. Check it out here.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/practical-kabbalah-04-30-2026-in-person/
LOCATION:Sketchpad\, 4411 N Ravenswood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-04-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
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SUMMARY:Adult BMitzvah Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Maybe you never celebrated becoming a b’mitvah. Maybe you did—and want a chance to return with new questions and a deeper sense of who you are today. Our Adult BMitzvah Cohort is an opportunity to dive deeper into your Judaism by embracing an important ritual of Jewish adulthood (no matter your age!) Together\, we’ll explore what it means to be a Jew now\, build skills in Torah reading\, and develop our own interpretations of text. \nThe cohort unfolds over three modules: in April\, we explore what it means to become BMitzvah and our own Jewish journeys; in May we will learn trope; and in July we will write own drash (short sermons). We’ll culminate with two Saturday mornings in August\, where we’ll learn the flow of the service and celebrate together as you mark this moment publicly with the Mishkan community. Cohort participants must be Mishkan Builders and have learned the aleph bet prior to beginning the class (there are apps!) \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/adult-bmitzvah-cohort-04-29-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
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SUMMARY:Morning Minyan with Yiscah Smith: Planting Seeds of the Divine
DESCRIPTION:In this special Morning Minyan\, Rabbi Lizzi will be joined by Jerusalem-based thought leader\, spiritual activist and author Yiscah Smith for a discussion of her new book\, Planting Seeds of the Divine: Torah Commentaries. Yiscah will be returning to Chicago for Pride Weekend in June and doing an in-person talk at Mishkan\, so this is a teaser for that\, and spiritual boost to enliven your day! You can join us at our regular Morning Minyan link. \nBio:  \nYiscah Smith is a thought leader\, spiritual activist\, international speaker\, and author who addresses “Jewish Identity Redefined.” She envisions this next era in Jewish history “returning forward” to a God centered Judaism—emphasizing a fresh and vibrant Jewish identity — radically compassionate\, kind\, joyful\, confident\, unapologetic\, spiritual\, holistic and unifying — with pride\, dignity and joy\, an informed contemporary Jew familiar with the Jewish story\, honoring our past and creating a new path into our future. Yiscah teaches at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies\, Applied Jewish Spirituality (AJS) and the Institute for Jewish Spirituality (IJS). Yiscah travels the globe sharing her ideas that are both spiritual texts supported and creative as well. She graciously accepts invitations for scholar-in-residence and keynote speaker engagements. Her newest book\, Planting Seeds of the Divine: Torah Commentaries to Cultivate Your Spiritual Practice\, was recently published by the Jewish Publication Society (JPS) and the University of Nebraska Press (UNP).
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3-18/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T083000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
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SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-04-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T201500
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
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SUMMARY:Intention: A Workshop on Healthy Relationships
DESCRIPTION: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) and is intended for all committed relationships\, including interfaith\, LGBTQ\, and any other shapes and sizes. If you aren’t sure if this class is for you\, drop a note to R’Steven!  \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/intention-4-27-26/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Anticipatory Grief
DESCRIPTION:When a loved one is in decline or approaching death\, we might feel anger\, uncertainty\, and anticipatory grief. How do we care for ourselves and each other\, while navigating these different and often difficult feelings? Join others who are on this journey in a safe\, supportive\, and caring space facilitated by Builder Adam Malaty-Uhr at his home. This is a program through Maggie’s Place\, our mental health and wellness resource center. \nRegister \nThis program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place\, Mishkan’s holistic wellness center which provides support groups\, resources\, and pastoral counseling free of charge.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-anticipatory-grief-04-27-2026/
LOCATION:Builder Home in Lakeview
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Maggie's Place,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20260120T205127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T170300Z
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SUMMARY:Disability & Chronic Illness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this clinician led support group for adults (18+) experiencing disability or chronic illness can find a safe and supportive space to discuss their struggles and successes with like-minded peers who understand. \nRegister \nThis program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place\, Mishkan’s holistic wellness center which provides support groups\, resources\, and pastoral counseling free of charge.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/disability-chronic-illness-support-group-april-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Maggie's Place
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T083000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-04-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T183000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20260310T164003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T164003Z
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SUMMARY:Baby and Beyond: Transition to Parenthood
DESCRIPTION:Are you a soon to be first-time parent? Join us for this three-part interactive workshop designed to help you prepare for this next chapter: the transition into parenthood. We will focus on building the foundation for your growing family with intentionality\, helping you to grow your parenting skills and tools\, and thinking about how you want to shape your Jewish home. This Maggie’s Place class is designed for expectant parents of all constellations and will be limited to 7 family units to help you build new connections with other expectant parents. The program costs $72/family (half off for Builders). This class is led by Leah Whiteman\, a Couple and Family Therapist who is also a fully trained Labor and Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator and will feature expert speakers. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/baby-and-beyond-04-26-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T160000
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SUMMARY:Roots and Rituals: Exploring Faith\, Food\, and Culture with Lawndale Christian Community Church
DESCRIPTION:Join Mishkan Chicago and Lawndale Christian Community Church for a new series bringing together adults in their 20s and 30s to share meals\, study sacred text\, and build relationships across lines of race\, class\, and faith. Over four gatherings hosted in each of our communities\, we’ll explore biblical texts about land\, place\, and belonging — surfacing both shared and divergent understandings of our shared scripture while engaging in honest conversation about racism\, antisemitism\, and white supremacy. Along the way\, we’ll tour Lawndale and Maxwell Street — two Chicago neighborhoods with rich Jewish and African American histories — and taste some of the best food our cultures have to offer. \nRegistration is closed; this program is full.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/roots-and-rituals-4-26-26/
LOCATION:Maxwell St.\, 1309 S Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T200107Z
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SUMMARY:5th Grade BMitzvah Orientation — RESCHEDULED
DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled to May 31st and will now be held on Zoom.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/5th-grade-bmitzvah-orientation-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T203000
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CREATED:20260331T165712Z
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Board Game Hang and Havdalah
DESCRIPTION:Join the Shamgars for a chill\, adults-only Board Game Hang and Havdalah service! Feel free to bring a favorite game or snack to share. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-board-game-hang-and-havdalah/
LOCATION:Builder Home in Irving Park
CATEGORIES:Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T170227Z
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SUMMARY:Fertility Journey
DESCRIPTION:This small group is open to anyone who is encountering challenges on their journey to parenthood. All types of families at any point on the path are welcome. \nThis program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place\, Mishkan’s holistic wellness center which provides support groups\, resources\, and pastoral counseling free of charge. Please email Leah Whiteman at LeahRWhiteman@gmail.com to join.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/fertility-journey-04-25-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Maggie's Place
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T170214Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplating Solo Parenting by Choice
DESCRIPTION:This group is for folks contemplating single parenting by choice\, on the road to becoming a single parent\, or who are single parents who would like support. Join us for Shabbat dinner and conversation.  \nThis program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place\, Mishkan’s holistic wellness center which provides support groups\, resources\, and pastoral counseling free of charge. Please email Leah Whiteman at LeahRWhiteman@gmail.com to join.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/solo-parenting-04-24-26/
LOCATION:Builder Home\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Maggie's Place
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20251202T165512Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:You can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. New around here or looking to check us out? Join us before services for our MishCurious Happy Hour! This week’s service will feature two guest drashers: Alana Sindelar and Gabi Finkelstein\, MishTeens about to graduate high school! Stick around for kiddush sponsored by Sima Kirsch. \nWatch the livestream 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-4-24-2026/
LOCATION:Second Unitarian Church\, 656 W Barry Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T182000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
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SUMMARY:MishCurious Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Have you been meaning to check out Mishkan? Want to come to services\, but are a little unsure who will be your seat buddies? Join us for this pre-Shabbat happy hour and connect with other Mish-curious folks! We’ll gather in the loft space at 2nd Unitarian Church\, where services will be held that evening. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/mishcurious-happy-hour-04-24-2026/
LOCATION:Second Unitarian Church\, 656 W Barry Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T083000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
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SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-04-24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
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SUMMARY:Family Retreat at Camp OSRUI
DESCRIPTION:A weekend retreat all about you – and your family.\nJoin us for our annual family camp weekend on April 24-26 in Oconomowoc\, WI. Mishkan’s family camp is designed to help families relax\, have fun\, and spend quality time together while building community\, making new friends\, and engaging with and learning about Jewish rituals and customs. Led by our Mishkan educators and staff\, this will be a special opportunity to power down and celebrate Shabbat with fellow Mishkan families in an all-inclusive retreat space. Room and board\, all meals\, activities\, and even babysitting are provided – all you have to do is show up! \nFamily camp is a program for Builder families and geared toward families with kids ages 3 – 10. Siblings of elementary and preschool aged kiddos are more than welcome! \nRegistration is now open and will be limited to 22 families. Families must be Builders to participate; if you follow the link to register and you are not a Builder\, you will not be able to see the registration page. See here to become a Builder. \nThe Details\nThe all-inclusive price for Mishkan’s Family Camp weekend is $500/family unit. Each family will be assigned one private room with a private bathroom. Rooms will have either a full bed with two twins or two twin beds with space for a rollaway bed. Linens & bedding are included and pack and plays are available. If you would to add-on an additional connecting room\, you may do so for an additional $325. Our retreat will use the Schaalman Lodge (more information on accommodations available here). \nYour registration will cover your room\, all meals\, coffee\, activities\, babysitting and staffing\, etc. If financial assistance is needed\, please contact exec@mishkanchicago.org.  \nFor a taste of what to expect\, check out last year’s schedule – it’s a fun-filled weekend of singing\, learning\, activities\, relaxing\, and all the hits of summer camp including games\, a talent show\, and more! Plan to arrive on Friday\, April 24th between 3 – 5 pm and depart on Sunday\, April 26th at 10:30 am. \nFor more information about food\, amenities\, and camp ins and outs\, email Rachel Mylan at rachelmylan@mishkanchicago.org  \nFAQs\nWhat is family camp?\nFamily camp is all the joy of summer camp in one weekend for kids and their grownups. There will be programming for the whole family together as well as time for adults to enjoy camp & mingle with others while the staff provides programming for the little ones.  \nWhat does Shabbat look like at camp?\nShabbat at camp is a musical\, welcoming\, and joyful experience. On Friday night we will do Shabbat prayers and singing\, and on Saturday there will be multiple options for engaging in Shabbat morning prayers.  \nWhere will my family sleep?\nThe OSRUI Retreat Center offers comfortable private rooms with attached bathrooms. Rooms will have either a full bed with two twins or two twin beds with space for a rollaway bed. Linens & bedding are included! Our retreats will mostly use the Lodge and Soref Center buildings\, you can find more pics here.  \nWhat baby and kid gear will we need?\nCamp has paved walkways\, and all of the spaces we will be using are accessible by stroller. We have a limited number of highchairs\, pack n play cribs\, and rollaway beds available at camp. We also have audio monitors for use in your rooms during nap and bedtimes\, and staff who will be available for monitor watch while adults have community time together in the evening.  \nDo we have access to refrigerators?\nThere is a large communal refrigerator in each building\, and we can provide a mini fridge in your room upon request.  \nWhere is OSRUI?\nCamp is located at 600 Lac La Belle Drive\, Oconomowoc\, WI 53066. We are situated on beautiful lake Lac La Belle and in the quaint town of Oconomowoc. In town\, you will have access to Walgreens\, grocery stores\, a pharmacy\, hospital\, etc. Directions for getting to camp can be found here.  \nWhat’s included in the weekend?\nThis is an all-inclusive experience. Your registration will cover your room(s)\, meals\, snacks\, coffee\, activities\, programs\, etc.  \nCan we do laundry at camp?\nWe have a single laundry machine available on site for emergency use. There is a local laundromat in town if needed as well.  \nWhat will we eat at camp?\nWe have lots of options! Each meal will include choices for kids & picky eaters with a hot buffet and sides such as yogurt\, cereal and fruit at breakfast and a sandwich/salad bar at lunch and dinner. We will also provide snacks and coffee/tea service. There is space to keep your own snacks at camp as well. We will gather all your allergy and dietary information in advance to ensure options for all. Our dining hall will offer space to relax and dine or to move around and play.  \nWhat should we bring?\nOnce you’re registered\, a weekend packing list will be provided. \n  \nLet’s go camping…register today!
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/family-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:OSRUI\, 600 Lac La Belle Drive\, Oconomowoc\, WI\, 53066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Builder Event,Families,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20260320T184953Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Kabbalah
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, Rabbi Lizzi will show us how the mystical\, esoteric Kabbalah can be applied practically. This class will introduce participants to the sefirot\, the divine energies (not dissimilar to Ayurvedic chakras!). Over three weeks\, we’ll build on our learning and explore how the sefirot’s combinations can be used as a tool for meditation and reflection. \nRegister \nCan’t join us in person? We’re offering an abbreviated online session as an alternative.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/practical-kabbalah-04-23-2026-in-person/
LOCATION:Sketchpad\, 4411 N Ravenswood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T083000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
UID:10018871-1776931200-1776933000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-04-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016584-1776886200-1776891600@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-2-5-2/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20260318T151026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T195059Z
UID:10021650-1776882600-1776889800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Adult BMitzvah Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Maybe you never celebrated becoming a b’mitvah. Maybe you did—and want a chance to return with new questions and a deeper sense of who you are today. Our Adult BMitzvah Cohort is an opportunity to dive deeper into your Judaism by embracing an important ritual of Jewish adulthood (no matter your age!) Together\, we’ll explore what it means to be a Jew now\, build skills in Torah reading\, and develop our own interpretations of text. \nThe cohort unfolds over three modules: in April\, we explore what it means to become BMitzvah and our own Jewish journeys; in May we will learn trope; and in July we will write own drash (short sermons). We’ll culminate with two Saturday mornings in August\, where we’ll learn the flow of the service and celebrate together as you mark this moment publicly with the Mishkan community. Cohort participants must be Mishkan Builders and have learned the aleph bet prior to beginning the class (there are apps!) \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/adult-bmitzvah-cohort-04-22-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
GEO:41.9545175;-87.6736236
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T093000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20260317T145353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T145622Z
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SUMMARY:Unlearning Jewish Anxiety with Rabbi Dr. Caryn Aviv
DESCRIPTION:Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld made Jewish anxiety funny for a broad audience\, but for many Jews\, it’s just reality. Why? How did this happen? And what if we don’t actually want that anxious inheritance? Join Rabbi Dr. Caryn Aviv of Judaism Your Way as she discusses her new book\, Unlearning Jewish Anxiety\, with Rabbi Lizz in our minyan on Contact Chai. \n  \nRabbi Dr. Caryn Aviv is Rabbinic Director at Judaism Your Way in Denver\, CO. She’s a recovering academic in sociology and Jewish studies\, and a (mostly) formerly anxious Jew. Unlearning Jewish Anxiety is her fourth book. \nMinyan Zoom
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/unlearning-jewish-anxiety-caryn-aviv/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T083000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
UID:10018870-1776844800-1776846600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-04-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T083000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
UID:10018869-1776758400-1776760200@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-04-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20260413T154309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T154309Z
UID:10024053-1776711600-1776717000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Small Groups: Torah Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join Builder Tim Graves for a weekly discussion of the parsha. We draw from contemporary Dvar Torah written over the last decade in order to examine Torah from a modern lens\, relate its teachings to our daily lives\, and empower our spiritual growth. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-torah-talk-2/2026-04-20/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T083000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-04-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20260316T163700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T170158Z
UID:10021639-1776627000-1776628800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:DCI Omer Count
DESCRIPTION:Let’s count the Omer together! Join the Disability and Chronic Illness Small Group for a weekly Omer counting and guided reflection. We will analyze the theme for the week through a disability and chronic illness lens and discuss and reflect together. Have a reading\, art\, music\, or other media on one of the Sefirot themes you’d like to share? Contact Katherine Tynan to contribute to our practice. Feel free to join us at as many sessions as you’d like. \nRegister \nThis program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place\, Mishkan’s holistic wellness center which provides support groups\, resources\, and pastoral counseling free of charge. \n 
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/dci-omer-count-04-19-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Maggie's Place
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T032041
CREATED:20260310T163848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160850Z
UID:10021631-1776614400-1776621600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Baby and Beyond: Transition to Parenthood
DESCRIPTION:Are you a soon to be first-time parent? Join us for this three-part interactive workshop designed to help you prepare for this next chapter: the transition into parenthood. We will focus on building the foundation for your growing family with intentionality\, helping you to grow your parenting skills and tools\, and thinking about how you want to shape your Jewish home. This Maggie’s Place class is designed for expectant parents of all constellations and will be limited to 7 family units to help you build new connections with other expectant parents. The program costs $72/family (half off for Builders). This class is led by Leah Whiteman\, a Couple and Family Therapist who is also a fully trained Labor and Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator and will feature expert speakers. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/baby-and-beyond-04-19-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
GEO:41.9545175;-87.6736236
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