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Small Groups: Mussar Shabbat Potluck

Builder's Home in Northbrook Chicago, IL, United States

Mussar is a Jewish spiritual tradition that offers insight and guidance for living by directing us to pay attention to the impact our traits (middot) have in our lives. This methodical approach can carry us from where we are today toward the ideal we seek. Everything we do in life is part of the soul […]

Small Groups: 20’s and 30’s Shabbat Potluck

Builder's home in Ukranian Village

Join Builders Yoni and Julia Labow for a Mishkan potluck group for Mishkanites in their 20s and 30s. Bring your favorite shabbat dish, dessert or drink and celebrate the sabbath with a potential new best friend. Bring your friends and come along for an awesome Shabbat dinner in the Ukrainian Village. Apartment is accessible by […]

Fertility Journey Shabbat Dinner

Builder's Home in Lakeview

Join others seeking a space to process their fertility journeys over an informal vegetarian Shabbat potluck dinner. This program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place in partnership with JCFS. Hosted by Kyle Brumfield and Elizabeth Atwater in their home in Lakeview, acessed by stairs. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mishkanite Kyle Brumfield […]

Saturday Morning Shabbat

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

This week, we celebrate the BMitzvah of Julius Schatz! And in honor of Tu B'Shvat, our family programming Rise & Shine and Mah Tovu will feature special snacks symbolizing the 7 Species of Israel. As always, we invite you to stay and schmooze for lunch. Proof of full vaccination for those over the age of 5. […]

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 […]

Mah Tovu: How Good!

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

Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 5-8 year olds and their grown ups. Services will be held indoors at JCYS starting at 9:30 am, with Mah Tovu beginning at 11:00 am. For people ages 6 months and up, full vaccination is expected and boosters are heavily encouraged. Public parking is available on the street.

Earth Day Birthday: Havdalah and Tu B’shvat Celebration (3rd and 4th graders)

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

Bring the Tu B'shvat to life and join us for a birthday party for the trees full of hands-on, nature-filled activities. We'll do havdalah, eat pizza, and enjoy some birthday treats while celebrating Mother Earth. This program is geared for kids in 3rd and 4th grade and their families ($25/family and $15/family for Builders). 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 […]

It’s The End of the World as We Know it… Should I Have Children?

Rabbi Lizzi's Home in Northcenter Chicago, IL, United States

If climate change, political dysfunction, and other world-ending events has left you thinking, “how can I bring children into this world against the backdrop of impending doom,” then this brunch is for you! Hosted by Rabbi Lizzi at her home, we’ll discuss what Judaism has to say about this topic, as well as sharing personal […]

Small Groups: Queer Tu B’Shvat Seder

Builder's Home in Andesonville

Make your Tu B'Shvat Seder extra fruity by joining the Queer Small Group and Builder Ronan Goforth for a delicious Tu B'Shvat Seder! Bring your favorite fruit and a dish […]