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Processing Antisemitism

Following our Morning Minyan, we will unpack the ongoing antisemitism in the news with Mishkanite and antiracist training facilitator Martin Friedman. You can join us for minyan at 8:00 am, or just log on at 8:30 am for the processing session. Register

Small Groups: Disability and Chronic Illness Virtual Shabbat Dinner

Join us for a special virtual Shabbat for those Mishkanites living with disabilities or chronic illness. Hosted by Anna Giuliano, together we will share a virtual dinner over zoom and build community with others who identify as Jewish and disabled or chronically ill. Prior to the meeting, everyone participating will receive a recipe and meal […]

Small Groups: Interfaith Couples Shabbat Potluck

Builder's Home in Old Town

Come join and celebrate your interfaith relationships at this all new small group hosted by Colleen O'Brien and Joe Hinderstein. Bring your whole self along with your favorite dish or beverage, and build community with other interfaith couples. This home is accessible by two flights of stairs. Register

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. We will celebrate the BMitzvah of Sydney Miller! Rise & Shine will be held for children ages 0-4, and you can stay and schmooze for lunch, catered by Schmaltz & Vinegar. Proof of […]

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. For Shabbat and other programs, masks are optional. For people ages 6 months and up, full vaccination is expected and boosters are […]

Event Series Build Your Village (Baby Group)

Build Your Village (Baby Group)

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

Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! Led by Music Specialist Rachel Mylan, this three-part series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. We will offer yummy snacks, but feel to bring your own nut-free favorites. Register

Meet Your Mensch Academy Neighbors – Old Irving Park

Builder's Home in Old Irving Park

Looking to make a new friend in your neighborhood that you can also do Mensch Academy carpool with? Well, come on down to our second Mensch-y meet up, this time for Old Irving Park families. Hosted by the Aye Family, we'll spend shabbat mixing, mingling and making memories. Register

Event Series Moving Traditions

Moving Traditions

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

Moving Traditions is a support group for teenage Mishkanites in grades 7-10. We will explore the challenges and joys of teens’ lives while having a good time and making great friends. Teens will be sorted into small groups according to gender identity so they can speak freely about relationships, gender, stress, school, and anything else that’s on their mind. Each group […]

Event Series Aleph Bet Hebrew Crash Course

Aleph Bet Hebrew Crash Course

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

Can't read the aleph bet? Join R'Steven for a crash course in reading Hebrew. We'll be introduced to the letters of the aleph bet (Hebrew alphabet), exercises for continued learning, and basic Hebrew morphology. This class is intended for those with little to no prior Hebrew language experience. Register