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.
Get excited to celebrate sukkot with snacks, lulav, music, fun activities for kids and meaningful learning for adults! This will be a Sukkot celebration not to miss, located near the Mishkan offices. It promises to be a fun afternoon with friends both old and new! RSVP here.
For young adults & college students!! 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 as we delve into feminist texts from the 1800s to the present, secular and Jewish. Co-sponsored by Maggie's Place, […]
The last of the torrent of fall holidays, this is the crown, the top, the end, the last gasp, the finale– and is all about celebration. Singing, dancing, hearing what Torah folks in the community will throw down amidst circles of dancing. Celebrating Torah, in all its forms followed by ice cream at Windy City […]
After someone you love dies by suicide, there can be so many unanswered questions and inchoate feelings to process. Join us, No Shame on U, and LCSW Wendy Dolin from MISSD to talk. RSVP here.
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. As we enter the month of Cheshvan, we will explore the theme of "Starting Over." Join us for dinner […]
Join us for the 2nd annual Food for the Soul fundraiser for Maggie's Place.
Join sponsors: Emanuel Congregation, Jewish Child and Family Services, KAM Isaiah Israel, Keshet, Mishkan, Temple Sholom, Silverstein Base Hillel, BBYO, NFTY, JCC, CHUSY and Anshe Emet Synagogue as we gather to show support and advocate for the Trans Community. RSVP to the Facebook event.
Disconnect to reconnect! Wake up, sing, daven, discuss. Our usual Shabbat morning service, heavy on the intention and light on fluff, followed by a delightful lunch. PARENTS: For the first time, we’ll be offering FREE BABYSITTING from 9:30-11am so that you can join us for RISE before Mini Mishkan, AND, we’ll be offering a BRAND NEW program for 3-6 […]
On the heels of a particularly emotional and raw week, for many of us, singing feels like the only healing response to the pain and confusion. Join us – bring an instrument or just your voice – for a music jam led by members of the Davening Team, with a particular focus on healing music. […]
Music has played an important role in Jewish history, with documented stories in the Torah that show the healing power of music. This program will share information, Jewish melodies of health and healing, and allow for quiet moments of reflection. This session is lead by JourneyCare (note: not the music of our Davening Team) and […]
Ever wonder who wrote half the tunes we sing on Friday night? Meet Yoel Sykes of Nava Tehila, Jerusalem, for an evening of delight as he joins our Rabbis to bless our way into the new week with intention and joy. With original melodies and guided intentions, we will journey through prayer songs that will allow us […]
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, candle lighting as well as light-hearted socializing over dinner and music. Join us for dinner at 5:30pm followed by the circle at 6pm. The mazal (theme) for the month of Kislev is sagittarious, the archer, and […]
Calling all new builders! Join us for a relaxed happy hour at the Mishkan space. If you're interested in becoming a builder, now is the time! Get in touch with Rhonda for more information at [email protected]. If you're already a new Builder, RSVP here!
Do you want to help us THANK the people like you who make our world go round? Join us at the Mishkan space on November 14th as we make calls to our financial and volunteer supporters who put their heart, soul, and dollars into building our organization. There will be refreshments! RSVP HERE.
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 are thrilled to partner with No Shame On U to bring drop-in nights to Maggie's Place.
Rise and shine with Rabbi Lizzi and Rabbi Lauren at the Mishkan Space for a playful Shabbat experience for all ages. Explore connections and open your heart with singing and stories for kids and grown-ups alike. We’ll end with a bagel brunch. RSVP
Is your phone the first thing you reach for in the morning? Do you find yourself reaching for your phone "just to check"? Are you looking to spend less time on your phone but don't know where to start? Join us as we work through a break up with our phones in order to establish […]
Is your phone the first thing you reach for in the morning? Do you find yourself reaching for your phone "just to check"? Are you looking to spend less time on your phone but don't know where to start? Join us as we work through a break up with our phones in order to establish […]
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!
Is your phone the first thing you reach for in the morning? Do you find yourself reaching for your phone "just to check"? Are you looking to spend less time on your phone but don't know where to start? Join us as we work through a break up with our phones in order to establish […]
“Services” is more than just showing up at synagogue - it’s literally about service. The Love Team is the backbone of Mishkan, and we create the welcoming community that you love about Mishkan (we hope!). So join our team, meet new friends, and get in on the action. We help shlep, set-up, clean-up, greet, shmooze, and […]
Our signature Shabbat morning experience- music, prayer, reflection, Torah reading and learning, followed by a light kiddush lunch. Mini-Mishkan, a prayer and music experience for little Jews and their parents starts upstairs at 11:15am
Join us for an interfaith story slam as we come together across traditions to eat great food, sing songs of the season, and to tell stories of hope and defiance. Event will include one hour of open bar and holiday nosh prepared by James Bear Award-Winning Chef and Top Chef Master Debbie Gold. $10 off […]
On the last day of Hanukkah, let's keep the light going! Join families in the Mishkan community for Hanukkah crafts, candle lighting, food and drinks, music, and games at the Mishkan office space on Sunday, December 9th. This is for families of all ages. RSVP
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. Join us for dinner at 5:30pm followed by the circle at 6pm. RSVP
Is your phone the first thing you reach for in the morning? Do you find yourself reaching for your phone "just to check"? Are you looking to spend less time on your phone but don't know where to start? Join us as we work through a break up with our phones in order to establish […]
Let's settle this! Calling all new and experienced Settlers of Catan players for our next Maggie's Place drop-in night, a place to unwind, engage with others, and just be you.