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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).

Rosh Hashanah Day 2 at Second Unitarian Church

Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

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.

Rosh Chodesh Tishrei

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

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 […]

Sinning, Singing, and Cleansing: Tashlich Brunch on the Beach

Montrose Beach 601 West Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Kol Nidre

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

Doors open at 5:00pm. Services are at 6:00pm. (Tickets are sold out for Kol Nidre).

Yom Kippur

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

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 […]

40s+ Sukkot

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.)

Sukkot off the 606

Churchill Park 1825 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

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.