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Mah Tovu: How Good!

Emanuel Congregation 5959 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL

Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 5-8 year olds. Services will be held indoors at Emanuel. Immediately following 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. Proof of vaccination (card or […]

Rise and Shine

Emanuel Congregation 5959 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL

Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds. 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. Proof of vaccination (card […]

Mensch Havdalah Virtual Showcase

Come together with other Mensch families for a virtual showcase and Havdalah celebration. Our Mensch students have been working hard and learning all about Shabbat, and this is their chance to show you all that they have learned this fall. We look forward to celebrating the end of our first learning theme! Register

Small Groups: Queer Havdalah Potluck

Join an intimate Havdalah and potluck at the home of Eliot Colin in Andersonville. This multi-generational event is open to friends, strangers, singles, partners, gender-weirdos, outside-the-box queers, and any other LGBTQ+ Jew who just loves a braided candle. Eliot (they/he) is trans/non-binary and a recent convert to Judaism who loves weird cinema and live theatre. […]

Mensch University: Teen Meet-Up

Join us for a meet-up just for teens (grades 8 - 12)! We will play games, eat pizza, 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 in-person at the Mishkan office (masks required and social […]

“Can We Talk About Israel?” A Virtual Book and Discussion Group with Rabbi Lizzi

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 […]

Post-Thanksgiving Shabbat Schmooze

Join us for a casual, intimate Shabbat with Rabbi Steven and Rabbi Deena to include blessings, candle lighting and Friday night dinner table talk over zoom. Register

Lions and Tigers and Hanukkah, Oh My!

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We are currently at capacity for this program. However, you can still purchase your own tickets to Zoolights at this link and meet us at the Brauer Gate at 5pm for candle lighting. We hope you'll join us!

“Can We Talk About Israel?” A Virtual Book and Discussion Group with Rabbi Lizzi

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 […]

Event Series Small Groups, Big Ideas: Hanukkah

Small Groups, Big Ideas: Hanukkah

Build community and connection while diving deep into Hanukkah learning, led by Rabbi Lizzi and Rabbi Steven. R'Lizzi will teach on the Bad-A** Women of Hanukkah (and why their stories are not included in the Jewish Bible), and R'Steven will teach on Fire and Blood: Resistance and Rebellion. We will begin with hanukkiah lighting, followed […]