Being together still feels like a novelty, and we are here for it. Come together with Mishkanites for a Hanukkah celebration at Guild Row in Avondale. We're leaning into the Hanukkah miracle with havdalah and hanukkah lighting, outdoor bonfire + s’mores, and food trucks by Firecakes and 5411 Empanadas. Included in your ticket is beer, […]
Join folks from the Chicago Jewish Justice Circle for a Hanukkah candle lighting to spread the flame of justice around our city this year! After we light the candles and sing together, all are invited to stick around for a conversation about Hanukkah and Allyship or participate in a breakout group for interfaith families and […]
According to the most recent Pew study, Israel remains one of the most polarizing topics in Jewish communities, especially among Jews under 40. Whether you sit on the right, left or center (or don’t know where you sit), whether you know a lot about this topic or are approaching it for the first time, join […]
Co-sponsored by Mishkan with Rabbi Steven as a panelist, we invite you to join people of various communities and traditions from across the city, as faith leaders share what inspires them in the fight to end homelessness. Connect with neighbors near and far in a space where we discuss how our diversity of faiths enables […]
Immediately following the Bringing It Home: Interfaith Roundtable, join the Economic Justice Team for a debrief and discussion on homelessness in Chicago. This is a great opportunity to meet new Mishkanites and get involved in the Bring Chicago Home campaign. Register
Join us for music from our Davening Team, liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. Music, prayer and special guests will differ week to week, but you can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. This service is in-person and live-streamed via Facebook Live. ASL interpretation is available. The […]
Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! This three-part series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. Registration is now closed, but we're launching another meet-up soon! Email Rabbi Deena for more information.
Why do bad things happen to good people? What is the true nature of G-d? This is a class for people who think of themselves as spiritual and have a hunch that Judaism has a lot of spirituality and wisdom embedded in it...but have never seriously studied the sources of that wisdom. Using familiar and […]
According to the most recent Pew study, Israel remains one of the most polarizing topics in Jewish communities, especially among Jews under 40. Whether you sit on the right, left or center (or don’t know where you sit), whether you know a lot about this topic or are approaching it for the first time, join […]
Join Jessica Valoris, Rabbi David Jaffe, and Yehudah Webster to explore Shmita’s Torah mandate to release debts every 7 years and how applying this practice of debt cancellation today can help break cycles of racist economic exploitation and build the spiritual muscle of release. This event is hosted by Jewish Emergent Network, The Inside Out Wisdom and Action […]
Co-led by R' Lizzi and superstar song leader R' Micah Shapiro, we will come together in-person for a night of singing and community. Rabbi Micah will teach us familiar Shabbos melodies, along with new songs composed by him, and then we will bring it back together for a sing-along. No experience necessary; just your willingness […]
Join us for music from our Davening Team, liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. Music, prayer and special guests will differ week to week, but you can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. This service is in-person and will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live. ASL interpretation […]
Celebrate Shabbat, Mensch Academy-style! Mensch students have spent the fall learning about Shabbat, and today they'll show off their skills by helping our Rabbis lead prayers and songs throughout the service. Immediately following the service, we'll celebrate their learning and leadership over Kiddish. This service will be live-streamed on Zoom. Everyone over 2 years old […]
Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups. Services will be held indoors at Emanuel. Immediately prior to the service, we will come together for family kiddish in the social hall from 10:20 - 10:45 pm. Everyone over 2 years old is required to wear masks for services and programs. […]
Live! from the Rabbis' living rooms, join us for Saturday morning services full of music, prayers, learning, and inspiration. Special guest appearances by children and pets. Following services at 10:30 am, join us for Nosh & Drash, aka Torah study, where we'll explore the themes from the weekly parsha. Services will be live-streamed over Zoom. […]
As part of a Chicago JCFS initiative, this Shabbat is Mental Health Shabbat. After the service, Rabbi Steven will share what the parsha can reveal to us about the importance of mental health. This will serve as a space to reflect on the events in Colleyville last weekend. Join the zoom
Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups. Join us in welcoming back beloved Family Music Specialist Rachel Mylan! BYOChallah - at the end of the service, we will make motzi together. Services will be held over Zoom. Join us on zoom
Moving Traditions is a monthly teen support group, bringing together small, single-gender groups where teens can speak freely about relationships, gender, stress, school, and anything else that’s on their mind—while having a good time and making great friends. Parents and kids can join this virtual kick-off for a sample session to see what it's all […]
Join us for a meet-up just for teens (grades 8 - 12)! We will play games and brainstorm ideas for Mishkan's teen programming. This is your chance to be a part of shaping Mishkan's teen programming and have your voice heard. We will meet virtually over Zoom. Register
For many of us, living through a pandemic has created the opening for the uncomfortable yet inevitable internal conversation: if I died tomorrow, how would people remember me? This class is an opportunity to use the framework of ethical wills to think seriously about how you want to be remembered - and to define who […]
Why do bad things happen to good people? What is the true nature of G-d? This is a class for people who think of themselves as spiritual and have a hunch that Judaism has a lot of spirituality and wisdom embedded in it...but have never seriously studied the sources of that wisdom. Using familiar and […]
Join us for music from our Davening Team, liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. Music, prayer and special guests will differ week to week, but you can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. This service will be live-streamed on Facebook Live. Watch the livestream on Facebook
Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! This three-part series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. Registration is now closed, but we're launching another meet-up soon! Email Rabbi Deena for more information.
Come together with other Mensch families for a virtual showcase and Havdalah celebration, led by Rabbi Lizzi and Aviva Stein. Our Mensch students have been working hard and learning all about Shmita, the year of release, and they are ready to tell you all about it! Your entire family is welcome - including proud grandparents! […]
Bring the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat to life and join us for a virtual celebration full of hands-on, nature-filled activities. Recycling and reusing everyday items from your house, we will build and create our own Tu Bishvat birthday party. This program is geared for kids ages 5 - 8 and their families. Register
Celebrate the new year of the trees with a sustainable TuBishvat seder, led by Rabbi Steven and our Sustainability Team! Whether attending a TuBishvat seder is in your Jewish practice or this is your first, we welcome you to Mishkan's first sustainable seder. During the seder, we eat different kinds of fruits, vegetables, and nuts […]
With a special post-show talk back hosted by Rabbi Lizzi, WITNESS is a new documentary theater piece about Jewish immigration in the face of antisemitism. WITNESS brings actors and audience together from around the world for a shared immersive experience set on a boat in digital space. The piece is inspired by the journey of […]
For many of us, living through a pandemic has created the opening for the uncomfortable yet inevitable internal conversation: if I died tomorrow, how would people remember me? This class is an opportunity to use the framework of ethical wills to think seriously about how you want to be remembered - and to define who […]
We are so excited to welcome guest speaker Ruben Shimonov, founder of Sephardic Mizrahi Q Network and wildly talented calligrapher. As always, we'll have music from our Davening Team, liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. Music, prayer and special guests will differ week to week, but you can always count on this Friday wind down […]
Live! from the Rabbis' living rooms, join us for Saturday morning services full of music, prayers, learning, and inspiration. Special guest appearances by children and pets. Following services at 10:30 am, join us for Nosh & Drash, aka Torah study, where we'll explore the themes from the weekly parsha. Services will be live-streamed over Zoom. […]
As part of a Chicago JCFS initiative, this Shabbat is Mental Health Shabbat. After the service, Rabbi Steven will share what the parsha can reveal to us about the importance of mental health. This will serve as a space to reflect on the events in Colleyville last weekend. Join the zoom
Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups. Join us in welcoming back beloved Family Music Specialist Rachel Mylan! BYOChallah - at the end of the service, we will make motzi together. Services will be held over Zoom. Register
For Builders, by Builders. At this second meeting of Kehillat Kabbalah, Builder Matthew Ellenwood will survey the foundational history of esoteric Judaism and discuss highlights of several key texts. The meeting will include a presentation, exploratory exercises, and discussion about what this community of receiving might look like as we journey forth. This is the […]
Join Tennessee Builder, Ted Besmann, for a virtual six week study group centered around Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief. The group will meet once a week from 6-7 pm CT for six weeks beginning on January 24th. As this is an intimate group, we […]
For many of us, living through a pandemic has created the opening for the uncomfortable yet inevitable internal conversation: if I died tomorrow, how would people remember me? This class is an opportunity to use the framework of ethical wills to think seriously about how you want to be remembered - and to define who […]
Last July, the Chicago city council passed the Empowering Communities for Public Safety (ECPS) ordinance, creating the strongest civilian police oversight system in the country. Next year Chicagoans will elect representatives to District Councils in each of the city's 22 police districts, where they will take on a leading role in transforming public safety and […]
Along with our Jewish Emergent Network sister communities, The Kitchen and Kavana, Mishkan is heading to Israel and the West Bank. There, we will connect with activists, artists, scholars and rabbis who we promise will go off script and maybe even change us in ways previously considered unimaginable. Learn about costs and our early itinerary […]
Join us for music from our Davening Team, liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. Music, prayer and special guests will differ week to week, but you can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. The service will be live-streamed on our Facebook page. This Friday is repro Shabbat, […]
Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! This three-part series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. Registration is now closed, but we're launching another meet-up soon! Email Rabbi Deena for more information.
Join Tennessee Builder, Ted Besmann, for a virtual six week study group centered around Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief. The group will meet once a week from 6-7 pm CT for six weeks beginning on January 24th. As this is an intimate group, we […]
For many of us, living through a pandemic has created the opening for the uncomfortable yet inevitable internal conversation: if I died tomorrow, how would people remember me? This class is an opportunity to use the framework of ethical wills to think seriously about how you want to be remembered - and to define who […]
Grab your extra strong coffee (or whatever you fancy) and take some time to connect with other parents. This is a casual, no-stress zone for you to drop-in and be in community. Laugh, cry, or scream - anything goes! Register
Build your community with our newly launched queer shabbat potluck group! Meeting each month at rotating homes and lay-led (this month at Aimee Halstuk's), we’ll celebrate Shabbat together over delicious food, joyful company, and conversation. All participants are expected to be vaccinated, as this is an indoor event where masks will not be required. This […]
If you're in your 20s and looking to build community, then join us for this potluck dinner. This program will be hosted and led by Mishkanite Andy Rapoport, and we’ll celebrate Shabbat together over delicious food, joyful company, and conversation. All participants are expected to be vaccinated, as this is an indoor event where masks […]
The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. We will celebrate the BMitzvah of Ezra G. and services will be live-streamed over Zoom. Nosh & Drash with Rabbi Steven post-services for a casual discussion about the week's parsha. Proof of full vaccination for those over the age of 5 […]
Due to weather, this will be a virtual event. Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups with Family Music Specialist Rachel Mylan. Register
Rabbi Steven will lead us in Torah study following our Saturday Morning Shabbat service. Add your voice to our lively, enlightening discussion of the weekly parsha. Please note that while services are at JCYS and available to livestream, this session of Nosh & Drash will be virtual only. Join Zoom
On Sunday, February 6th, all are welcome to join us for a day of learning on racial justice as a Chicagoland Jewish community. This day will be multifaceted and have programming for all ages. It will provide space to speak about white supremacy, to discuss the nature of racism in Jewish life, and to hold […]
Moving Traditions is a monthly teen support group, bringing together small, single-gender groups where teens can speak freely about relationships, gender, stress, school, and anything else that’s on their mind—while having a good time and making great friends. Rosh Hodesh for girls, Shevet for boys, and Tzelem for trans and nonbinary teens are groups of […]
Join Tennessee Builder, Ted Besmann, for a virtual six week study group centered around Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief. The group will meet once a week from 6-7 pm CT for six weeks beginning on January 24th. As this is an intimate group, we […]
Social justice work can be rewarding, inspiring, and let's be honest - exhausting, at times. How can Judaism inspire us and sustain us when the going gets tough? We will discuss how to prevent burn-out and find strength in our traditions. Taught by R' Steven and R' Posner in partnership with BASE LGSQ. Register
Calling all new and new-ish Builders especially those who have yet to attend a Builder orientation. Join us for an evening of orientation to your Mishkan Buildership! We will gather on Zoom for intros and a welcome by R’Lizzi and break into chevruta (paired groups) to discuss how we can continue building a culture of […]
Join us for music from our Davening Team, liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. Music, prayer and special guests will differ week to week, but you can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. This service is in-person and will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live. ASL interpretation […]
For kids ages 4 - 7 and their families, join us for a pajama party havdalah! We will have craft activities, games, and share a pizza dinner. Unicorn, superhero, or dino pajamas are highly encouraged (grown-ups, you too!). The party will be in-person at the Mishkan office and costs $15/family and $10/Builder family. Register
Why do bad things happen to good people? What is the true nature of G-d? This is a class for people who think of themselves as spiritual and have a hunch that Judaism has a lot of spirituality and wisdom embedded in it...but have never seriously studied the sources of that wisdom. Using familiar and […]
Join Tennessee Builder, Ted Besmann, for a virtual six week study group centered around Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief. The group will meet once a week from 6-7 pm CT for six weeks beginning on January 24th. As this is an intimate group, we […]
Are you interested in helping to end homelessness in Chicago? Join our Justice Team, who is engaging with the Bring Chicago Home Campaign, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, and ONE Northside in the struggle to help our unhoused neighbors. Register
For those who have chosen Judaism, this is a deeper dive into Jewish identity and practice led by Rabbi Steven. This three-part virtual series will focus on issues surrounding Jewish identity: imposter's syndrome, passing, being outed in the kiddish line, and other obstacles that converts face as they navigate the Jewish community post-conversion. Whether you […]
Grab your extra strong coffee (or whatever you fancy) and take some time to connect with other parents. This is a casual, no-stress zone for you to drop-in and be in community. Laugh, cry, or scream - anything goes! Register
Mishkan is excited to welcome Jared Jackson, the Founder and Executive Director of Jews In All Hues. We will also be calling up Adam Reisberg and Traci Stratford for their aufruf! As always, there will be music from our Davening Team, liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. You can always count on this Friday wind […]
The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. Services will be live-streamed over Zoom. Nosh and drash with Rabbi Steven post-services for a casual discussion about the week's parsha. Proof of full vaccination for those over the age of 5. Full vaccination means the full initial series plus booster […]
Share the wonders of toddler life with tots 14 - 36 months and their grownups! We will sing, dance, and celebrate Shabbat together with toddler-friendly activities and snacks. Grownups will have a chance to connect with each other and schmooze. Weather permitting, we will meet outdoors at the playground (Vogel park) next door to JCYS. […]
Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups. We will meet indoors at JCYS. Proof of full vaccination for those over the age of 5. Family Music Specialist Rachel Mylan and Rachel Cohn will lead the joyous Shabbat activities, followed by family kiddush. Proof of full vaccination for those over […]
Join Tennessee Builder, Ted Besmann, for a virtual six week study group centered around Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief. The group will meet once a week from 6-7 pm CT for six weeks beginning on January 24th. As this is an intimate group, we […]
For those who have chosen Judaism, this is a deeper dive into Jewish identity and practice led by Rabbi Steven. This three-part virtual series will focus on issues surrounding Jewish identity: imposter's syndrome, passing, being outed in the kiddish line, and other obstacles that converts face as they navigate the Jewish community post-conversion. Whether you […]
Social justice work can be rewarding, inspiring, and let's be honest - exhausting, at times. How can Judaism inspire us and sustain us when the going gets tough? We will discuss how to prevent burn-out and find strength in our traditions. Taught by R' Steven and R' Posner in partnership with BASE LGSQ. Register
Join us for music from our Davening Team, liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. We will also be calling up Adam Reisberg and Traci Stratford for their aufruf! Music, prayer and special guests will differ week to week, but you can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. […]
Join Tennessee Builder, Ted Besmann, for a virtual six week study group centered around Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief. The group will meet once a week from 6-7 pm CT for six weeks beginning on January 24th. As this is an intimate group, we […]
For those who have chosen Judaism, this is a deeper dive into Jewish identity and practice led by Rabbi Steven. This three-part virtual series will focus on issues surrounding Jewish identity: imposter's syndrome, passing, being outed in the kiddish line, and other obstacles that converts face as they navigate the Jewish community post-conversion. Whether you […]
Build your community with our newly launched queer shabbat potluck group! Meeting each month at rotating homes and lay-led (this month at Rodrigo Diaz's), we’ll celebrate Shabbat together over delicious food, joyful company, and conversation. All participants are expected to be vaccinated, as this is an indoor event where masks will not be required. This […]
The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. New this week: services will be live-streamed over YouTube! Nosh & Drash with Rabbi Steven post-services for a casual discussion about the week's parsha. Proof of full vaccination for those over the age of 5. Full vaccination means the full initial […]
Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! We will meet indoors at JCYS. Proof of full vaccination for those over the age of 5. Full vaccination means the full initial series plus booster shot for anyone who is eligible for the booster. In addition, we ask in-person participants (those […]
At this third meeting of Kehillah Kabbalah, Matthew will offer an overview of the Kabbalah of Shabbat based on the work of Dr. Elliott Ginsburg, and Dr. Morris Faierstein. Matthew and his husband Keith will then lead a musical havdalah ceremony after the presentation. Any Mishkan builder is welcome to attend this presentation and havdalah. […]
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 will be entirely community-led and follow a rotating leader model. Join Builder Becca Richards for this session where you’ll explore the themes and metaphors for the month of […]
On the heels of our last Israel-Palestine book group (Can We Talk About Israel by Daniel Sokatch), we are diving into the biography of Sulaiman Khatib, who is a co-founder of the non-violent Israeli-and Palestinian-led organization Combatants for Peace. His biography, In This Place Together: A Palestinian’s Journey To Collective Liberation, co-written by him and […]
