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Drop-in Night @ Maggie’s Place

Drop-in Night @ Maggie’s Place

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

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 – […]

REPARATIONS: Social Justice Bet Midrash

REPARATIONS: Social Justice Bet Midrash

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

Mishkan Chicago, in partnership with the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs and Avodah, bring you our all-levels, open-to-everybody Social Justice Beit Midrash. Taught by Aryeh Bernstein, this bet midrash will examine Reparations. No prior experience is necessary, but commitment to the material and to building a cohesive group requires presence at every class. The class is 100% free & registration is required. Register

A Personal Tour Through Gaza

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

Gaza has been in the news a lot recently, but how much do you know about the everyday lives of people living and working there? While travel to and from Gaza is very limited, Mishkanite Alex Soble had the opportunity to travel there, learn about their emerging tech scene, and help build links between Gazan coders and the […]

Conversion Cohort

Conversion Cohort

Dive in and develop an intellectually honest experience of Jewish learning while building personal relationships with text, with Rabbi Lizzi and with others in the program. REGISTER

Djembe: Drumming For The Soul

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

Join master drummer Michael Taylor from Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy for a West African drumming workshop. Learn to drum as a practice of self care, inspiration and centering. You do not want to miss this. $10. Register

REPARATIONS: Social Justice Bet Midrash

REPARATIONS: Social Justice Bet Midrash

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

Mishkan Chicago, in partnership with the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs and Avodah, bring you our all-levels, open-to-everybody Social Justice Beit Midrash. Taught by Aryeh Bernstein, this bet midrash will examine Reparations. No prior experience is necessary, but commitment to the material and to building a cohesive group requires presence at every class. The class is 100% free & registration is required. Register

Maggie’s Place Movie Night: RGB

Join Maggie's Place for movie night, an opportunity to learn about an awesome female powerhouse of politics while getting out and making new friends. At the age of 85, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. RBG is a revelatory documentary exploring Ginsburg 's exceptional […]

Summer Builder Bash

Empirical Brewery 1801 W Foster Ave, Chicago

We’ve been thinking a lot about how grateful we are for our Builders, the people who help us make all that we do possible. To thank them for being the awesome group of community builders that they are, we decided to throw a little party. We’re talkin’ one awesome night of good company, craft brews & non alcoholic sparkling beverages, pizza […]

40s+ Volunteer Day at LPCS

Lincoln Park Community Shelter 600 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL

Get together to give of your time and yourself by volunteering at Lincoln Park Community Shelter— a comprehensive social service agency serving adult men and women who are experiencing homelessness. Come to prepare a hot meal, help serve food, and spend time with the guests over lunch. This is a great opportunity to connect with others in the Mishkan 40s+ sphere as […]

Drop-in Night @ Maggie’s Place

Drop-in Night @ Maggie’s Place

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

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 – […]

40s+ Havdallah House Party

Private Home River North

Join the 40s+ social team for a spirited evening to eat, drink, and connect with other Mishkanites over Havdallah, music, and great conversation. $18 includes a delicious catered vegetarian Mediterranean dinner. RSVP

Rosh Chodesh Circle

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

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 […]

A Friend In Need

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

When friends and family are ill, it's our job to show up in the best possible ways. Sometimes, it's hard to know what that looks like and how to be there in ways that bring and spread comfort. Join us over dinner to explore creative ways to provide support, love and joy to those we care about. We're […]

Windy City Ninjas

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

Feeling like a ninja warrior these days? Good, so are we. Join us for a physical wellness outing like none other at Windy City Ninja Gym— a gym set up in the style of the challenge course of American Ninja Warrior. We'll show up, get to know the elements, train in a mini class, and compete over the circuits. Push your physical and mental boundaries, laugh, and […]

Drop-in Night @ Maggie’s Place

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

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 – […]

Modern Dating

Base Hillel 858 W Wrightwood, Chicago, Illinois

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 Av

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

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 […]

Tisha b’Av (9th of Av): Stories Without Happy Endings

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

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

20’s and 30’s Volunteer Day

Lincoln Park Community Shelter 600 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL

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

On the Block with MASK

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 […]

Last Fridays at the Lake

Our signature Last Friday services, this month at Shabbat at the Lake! More details coming soon.

Drop-in Night @ Maggie’s Place

Drop-in Night @ Maggie’s Place

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

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 – […]

Tallis Making Workshop

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

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 Elul

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

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. […]

Mishkan Support Squad – Call for New Members

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

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 […]

High Holy House Party – Highland Park

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 […]

Rosh Chodesh Circle

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL
High Holy House Party – West Lakeview

High Holy House Party – West Lakeview

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 […]

Shmini Atzeret Feminist Seder

Base Hillel 858 W Wrightwood, Chicago, Illinois

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 […]

Second to Last Fridays @ AES

Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL

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!

High Holy House Party – Evanston

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 Holy House Party – Edgewater

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 […]

Boarding Pass Stuffing Party

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

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 […]

Tallit Making Workshop

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

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 […]

High Holy House Party – Lincoln Park

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 Holy House Party – Lakeview

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! Mishkan Families Shabbat

Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

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.

Pre-High Holidays Singing on the Roof (Slichot)

Selfhelp Home 908 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL

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! […]

Labor Day BBQ with Mishkan & MASK

MASK 7500 S. Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

High Holy House Party – West Loop at Soho House

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 Holy House Party – Lincoln Park at Kibbitznest

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 […]

Erev Rosh Hashanah

The Vic Theatre 3145 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Doors open at 5:00pm. Services at 6:00pm.

Rosh Hashanah

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).