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 – […]
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
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 […]
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
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 – […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 – […]
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.
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 […]
