Dating. It can be tricky. Join Base Hillel, Young Adult Division of AES, Russian Jewish Division of JUF, and Mishkan Chicago for a fun, interactive program that will give you a crash course in how to navigate dating in an age of apps and options. Come by yourself, bring friends, or bring your romantic partner. The […]
Rosh Chodesh is minor holiday that occurs on the first day of each month in the Jewish calendar (aka the new moon). Our monthly circle, for those who identify as female, is a restorative and regenerative space to reflect and connect in sisterhood through ritual prayer, singing, candle lighting as well as light-hearted socializing over dinner and music. Join […]
Join us for a traditional-inspired reading of the book of Eicha/Lamentations in an intimate, low-key gathering at the Mishkan Space, giving space for processing, reflection, sad songs, and poetry of the day. RSVP
Come prepare a hot meal, help serve food, and spend time with residents of LPCS over lunch. This is a great opportunity to connect with others in the Mishkan 20's-30's community, as well as spend Tisha B'Av in service to others in our city with fewer resources. RSVP to Sasha
MASK works to build stronger communities through a focus on violence prevention, food insecurity and housing. Meet us at 2:00pm at Harvestime Foods (2632 W Lawrence Ave)- owned by Mishkanite Chris Dallas- to shop for grilling supplies. Then we will head to the South Side at 4:30pm to hang out at the MASK BBQ. (Yes, we'll be feeding others on a fast day). We […]
Our signature Last Friday services, this month at Shabbat at the Lake! More details coming soon.
Drop-in nights are a place to unwind, engage with others and just be you. Come hang out, read a book, play a board game, chat it up, and enjoy FREE dinner! We'd love to see you and check in or just chill with you..so come on by Maggie's Place. Drop-in nights are your space to be you – […]
Arts and crafts afternoon and a deep dive into one of the most powerful pieces of Jewish technology, the Tallis. Learn about the history of the Tallis and rock out to some tunes while making Tallitot for the community. If you decide to take yours home with you, we welcome your donation (suggested $20).
Rosh Chodesh is a minor holiday that occurs on the first day of each month in the Jewish calendar (aka the new moon). Our monthly circle, for those who identify as female, is a restorative and regenerative space to reflect and connect in sisterhood through ritual prayer, singing, candle lighting as well as light-hearted socializing over dinner and music. […]
Want to be one of the first line of people called upon to support community members? Join the squad for quarterly meetings on holding space, empathic listening, and discussions on how to best support our community members and develop our ever-expanding resources available for folks in need. We'll have dinner, learning by Rabbi Jeff, and […]
Why do the High Holidays even matter? Does prayer change the world? Do I believe in G-d? G-d as a King or Judge – does this metaphor work for me? What am I praying for? If I don’t know anything, how can I meaningfully participate? This is my first HighHo, is there anyone else like me? Great […]
Why do the High Holidays even matter? Does prayer change the world? Do I believe in G-d? G-d as a King or Judge – does this metaphor work for me? What am I praying for? If I don’t know anything, how can I meaningfully participate? This is my first HighHo, is there anyone else like me? Great […]
For the past 7 years Rabbi Megan has led a feminist seder for the relatively unobserved holiday of Shemini Atzeret- come find out why! Join Rabbi Megan and Rabbi Lauren for a home cooked meal and delve into feminist texts from the 1800s to the present, secular and Jewish. This event is co-sponsored by Maggie's […]
Our signature services followed by the best darn vegetarian pot-luck anywhere. Bring something healthy, delicious, vegetarian, and nut-free. We've got the main!
Why do the High Holidays even matter? Does prayer change the world? Do I believe in G-d? G-d as a King or Judge – does this metaphor work for me? What am I praying for? If I don’t know anything, how can I meaningfully participate? This is my first HighHo, is there anyone else like me? Great […]
Why do the High Holidays even matter? Does prayer change the world? Do I believe in G-d? G-d as a King or Judge – does this metaphor work for me? What am I praying for? If I don’t know anything, how can I meaningfully participate? This is my first HighHo, is there anyone else like me? Great […]
High Holidays are nearly upon us and we need help organizing and stuffing Boarding Passes (aka tickets) for the 1000+ people who will be joining us at Get Higher. Are you in? There will be music, pizza, and good times for all. Drop in for 30 minutes or for an hour -- every pair of […]
A deep dive into one of the most powerful pieces of Jewish spiritual technology, the Tallit, not from a purely intellectual perspective, but BY MAKING ONE (or five!). Learn about the history of the Tallis and rock out to some tunes while making enough Tallitot to drape our community in, at, and after High Holidays. You […]
Why do the High Holidays even matter? Does prayer change the world? Do I believe in G-d? G-d as a King or Judge – does this metaphor work for me? What am I praying for? If I don’t know anything, how can I meaningfully participate? This is my first HighHo, is there anyone else like me? Great […]
Why do the High Holidays even matter? Does prayer change the world? Do I believe in G-d? G-d as a King or Judge – does this metaphor work for me? What am I praying for? If I don’t know anything, how can I meaningfully participate? This is my first HighHo, is there anyone else like me? Great […]
Rise and shine with Rabbis Lizzi, Lauren, and Jeff at the Mishkan Space for a family Shabbat experience! We'll start with a bagel brunch at 10am, and then sing, tell stories, and get jazzed for the holidays together with our whole Mishkan families community. All ages welcome.
On the Saturday night before High Holidays it's an ancient (or at least pretty old) custom to enter the week of high holidays with the music of the season. We'll do havdallah (send out Shabbat with light, spices and wine), and sit in circles and sing the night away, learning new tunes and singing the classics. First timers especially invited! […]
Come join Mishkan for our second trip to make food, play, stretch, meditate, and hang out on the block with MASK (Mothers Against Senseless Killing)! MASK holds a BBQ every night of the summer on their lot at 75th and Stewart for ~150 Englewood community members. MASK addresses violence by building joyful, beautiful community on […]
Why do the High Holidays even matter? Does prayer change the world? Do I believe in G-d? G-d as a King or Judge – does this metaphor work for me? What am I praying for? If I don’t know anything, how can I meaningfully participate? This is my first HighHo, is there anyone else like me? Great […]
Does prayer change the world? Do I believe in G-d? G-d as a King or Judge – does this metaphor work for me? What am I praying for? If I don’t know anything, how can I meaningfully participate? This is my first HighHo, is there anyone else like me? Great questions. You aren’t alone. Sign up for […]
Doors open at 5:00pm. Services at 6:00pm.
Doors open at 9:00am, services begin at 9:15am. Lunch will be happening at The Annoyance Theatre; tashlich will be happening on another day in the week (details coming soon).
Join us for a low-key, introspective, intimate Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Service at Second Unitarian Church. This service is free to Builders and $40 for general registration. You can add this service as an event session “extra” during your registration. This service includes a bagel lunch.
Our monthly new-moon circle, for those who identify as female, is a restorative and regenerative space to reflect and connect in sisterhood through ritual prayer, singing, and candle-lighting as well as light-hearted socializing over dinner and music. This month, Rosh Chodesh Tishrei (also known as Rosh Hashanah!) is a significant time for honest self-reflection on […]
Gather for an informal breakfast picnic on the beach, and tossing out the spiritual gunk from last year in the form of offering crumbs to the seagulls. We'll sing, learn, eat breakfast, and do tashlich, paving the way for a fresh new start in 5779! BYOB -- bring your own breakfast picnic (and some to […]
Doors open at 5:00pm. Services are at 6:00pm. (Tickets are sold out for Kol Nidre).
Doors 9:00am, morning services (including Yizkor/memorial prayers–more specific details on timing to come) from 9:15am – 2:00pm. Optional classes and workshops all afternoon, post services (yoga, meditation, intellectual fodder) as well as space to spread out, sleep and rest just down the street at The Annoyance Theatre. Minha/afternoon service: 4:40pm, reading of the Torah and the Book […]
Come celebrate with Mishkan while overlooking the city with friends (and make new friends!) at this 40s+ Sukkot celebration! RSVP here. (Generously hosted by the Portnoys, who live in the Gold Coast neighborhood; the exact address will be sent out a few days ahead of time.)
Come join Mishkan for Havdallah, Lulavs, and fun near the 606 -- after Shabbat we will build a pop-up sukkah, shake the lulav, and enjoy the beginning of the week together at a local spot in Logan Square! RSVP here.
