Join other 20s/30s Mishkanites to touch grass and engage in reflective journaling for the month of Elul. Those who prefer to can meet Builder Sara Cohen at Mishkan’s office at 10:30 AM to gather journaling supplies and transit over to West Ridge Park together, leaving the office by 10:45 AM. Once there, or for those […]
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. Register
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 […]
Divorce changes a relationship, but it doesn’t have to mean losing your community. How do we share sacred and social spaces with an ex-partner during and after divorce? Join Areivut […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are now in Elul, the month leading up to the High Holidays, and it's chai time for some spiritual prep. Join Rabbi Lizzi after Morning Minyan for an hour of reflection as we share our hopes for the High Holy season. Join us following Morning Minyan on our usual Minyan Zoom link
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 […]
Join R’Ari and Rachel Mylan for a workshop to create part of the Mishkan High Holidays experience! Students will learn about the different themes of the High Holidays and how they inform the Museum of Awe (our intergenerational family space on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). They'll use their newfound insights and creativity to take […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join other Mishkan dads for a casual space to talk about the early stages of fatherhood. Register This program is sponsored by Maggie's Place, Mishkan's holistic wellness center which provides […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Register
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 […]
Just because it's the summer doesn't mean the High Holidays aren't coming up! Join us for a few spiritual warm-up reps: we'll blast the shofar (a spiritual wake up call, traditional to hear everyday during Elul), we'll set intentions for the season, and finally, we'll take a dip in the lake (aka go to the […]
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 […]
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. Register for the Zoom link Coming for the first […]
Come join us Sunday, August 30th, for pickleball drills! Pickleball is more fun with friends and when your game is on point. Drills help you build muscle memory and improve your shot technique. We will be coached by Pickleball Johnny and his team for a one-hour session. Cost is $25 paid directly to the instructor, […]
Get together with the Shamgars for another lazy Sunday afternoon watching another classic of Jewish cinema: Hester Street. Joan Micklin Silver’s remarkable feature debut is a vivid, lovingly detailed evocation of the late-nineteenth-century Jewish Lower East Side built around a luminous, Academy Award–nominated performance from Carol Kane as Gitl, a young woman from Eastern Europe who […]
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 […]
Join R'Lizzi at Get a Grip and cross one last thing off your 5786 bucket list: Flying Trapeze. Strengthen your spiritual mettle (not to mention your rotator cuffs!) as we Get Higher in advance of the High Holidays. Learn more and register here, then drop us a line at [email protected] so we know you're coming. […]
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 […]
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. We'll meet […]
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 […]
If you enjoyed the first session of our Adult BMitzvah Cohort, join us to deepen your learning with the goal of reading from the Torah in February! We'd love to continue on this journey with you, and we hope you'll join us for another round of classes and gatherings. Register
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 […]
Join JCUA and the Mishkan Local Action Team for an engagement session to give feedback on campaign options for the next Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights state platform on Thursday, September 3rd from 6-7:30pm. We need you to help shape the next year of immigration justice advocacy in our state! Register
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 […]
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 […]
