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Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor: A Virtual Book and Discussion Group with Rabbi Lizzi

On the heels of our last Israel-Palestine book group (In This Place Together: A Palestinian’s Journey to Collective Liberation), we are next reading Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi, published in 2018. As a complement to our last reading from a Palestinian narrative and perspective, we will do the same with an […]

Spring into Talmud: Virtual Skill Building workshop with Hadar

Taught by Rabbi Avi Strausberg is the Director of National Learning Initiatives at Hadar, this four-part workshop will help you build your Talmud reading skills. Over our time together, we will look closely at the fourth chapter of Massekhet Megillah, working to master key skills in how to understand and decode rabbinic text. This class […]

Friday Night Shabbat (Virtual)

Join us for our virtual Shabbat, livestreamed from YouTube. This week, Rabbi Lizzi will be joined by Arya Marvazy, the Senior Director of Programs for the Jews of Color Initiative. Watch the livestream on YouTube.

Saturday Morning Shabbat

JCYS 2112 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. Services will be in-person and 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 series […]

Rise & Shine

JCYS 2112 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! We’ll begin with kiddush snacks and move into the Shabbat service at 10:45 am. 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 […]

Mensch Academy End of Year Celebration

Welles Park 2333 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join Mensch Academy to celebrate the end of the year! Learn about the themes we’ve been exploring this spring and celebrate a fantastic year of exploring big Jewish ideas in community. BYO chairs and blankets, and we recommend you wear comfortable clothes! Register

Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor: A Virtual Book and Discussion Group with Rabbi Lizzi

On the heels of our last Israel-Palestine book group (In This Place Together: A Palestinian’s Journey to Collective Liberation), we are next reading Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi, published in 2018. As a complement to our last reading from a Palestinian narrative and perspective, we will do the same with an […]

Spring into Talmud: Virtual Skill Building workshop with Hadar

Taught by Rabbi Avi Strausberg is the Director of National Learning Initiatives at Hadar, this four-part workshop will help you build your Talmud reading skills. Over our time together, we will look closely at the fourth chapter of Massekhet Megillah, working to master key skills in how to understand and decode rabbinic text. This class […]

New Builder Orientation (Spring)

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 […]

Friday Night Shabbat

Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

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. Stay and schmooze for yummy Shabbat snacks post-services, catered by Schmaltz & Vinegar. This […]