This FOUR session class will deep dive into the Book of Jeremiah, a favorite prophet, known for his love of complaining and other glass empty writings. Led by Rabbi Deena, we will study different Jewish sources from mysticism and Talmud. This in-person class costs $36 (half-off for Builders), covering all four sessions. Register
Join NIF, NewGen, and Mishkan Chicago for a special screening of Advocate, a 2019 documentary film directed by Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe Bellaiche. The film follows Jewish-Israeli lawyer, Lea Tsemel, as she defends Palestinians: from feminists to fundamentalists, from non-violent demonstrators to armed militants. As a lawyer who has represented political prisoners for five […]
This is a support group for caregivers of children ages 9 and under, who identify as neurodiverse or experience social-emotional, cognitive, or behavioral challenges. Facilitated by Sara Hood MA, we will create a space for caregivers to talk about the unique challenges and joys in raising differently wired kids. Resources and outside referrals can be […]
Let's count the Omer together! Join hosts Anna Giuliano and Katherine Tynan and the Disability and Chronic Illness Small Group for a weekly Omer counting and guided reflection. We will analyze the themes of the week ahead through a disability and chronic illness lens and discuss and reflect together. This group meets on Zoom. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning and led by the Mishkan rabbis. Monday through Wednesday are led by R’Steven, Thursdays are led by R’Lizzi, and Fridays are led by R’Deena. Register
Calling all LGBTQ+ Mishkanites! Mishkan's Queer Small Group is hosting another Shabbat Potluck, and you're invited. This month, we will be hosted by Builders Dan Forbush and Max Beshers at […]
The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. This week, we celebrate the BMitzvah of Hunter Smith! We will also call folks up for a New Builder Aliyah and learn about Lag B'Omer, which is coming up on Monday. Services will be in-person and live-streamed over YouTube. Rise & […]
Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! 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 heavily encouraged. Public parking is available on the street.
A Shabbat morning service for kids and parents age 5-8, using a kid's siddur (prayer book) and getting comfortable with the music and words of a Mishkan style Shabbat morning, including stories and Torah conversations. Services will be held indoors at JCYS starting at 9:30 am, with Mah Tovu beginning at 11:00 am. Vaccinations required […]
Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! This four-part series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. Build Your Village will be co-led by Music Specialist Rachel Mylan and Leah Whiteman, a Couple and Family Therapist intern who is also a fully […]
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 […]