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Summer 2022 Israel/West Bank Trip Info Session

Along with our Jewish Emergent Network  sister communities The Kitchen (San Francisco)  and Kavana (Seattle), Mishkan is heading to Israel and the West Bank to connect with activists, artists, scholars […]

Event Series SoulCraft with BASE LGSQ

SoulCraft with BASE LGSQ

Base Logan Square 2451 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Social justice work can be rewarding, inspiring, and let's be honest - exhausting, at times. How can Judaism inspire us and sustain us when the going gets tough? We will […]

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 […]

Topsy Turvy Purim Carnival

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

Join us for a Topsy Turvy Purim carnival, celebrating the holiday where everything was turned upside down and back again. With surprises at every turn, we’re celebrating with carnival games […]

Interfaith Climate Summit

Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church 600 W. Fullerton Parkway, Chicago, IL

On Sunday, March 13, 2022, Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church will host an Interfaith Climate Summit, bringing together representatives from six different faith communities, including Rabbi Steven, to talk about issues […]

Infinite Purim

Davis Theater 4614 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago

You are cordially invited to Infinite Purim 5782, where we’re celebrating the endless time loop of the recent past, replaying itself ad infinitum. Purim is all about celebrating unexpected reversals […]

Friday Night Shabbat

We welcome Jakir Manela, CEO of Hazon: The Jewish Sustainability Lab, for a conversation about how we can create a healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable world for all. As always, […]

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 live-streamed over YouTube. Nosh & Drash with Rabbi Steven post-services for a casual […]

Toddler Cruise & Schmooze

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

Share the wonders of toddler life with tots 14 - 36 months and their grownups! We will sing, dance, and celebrate Shabbat together with toddler-friendly activities and snacks. Grownups will […]

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 will meet indoors at JCYS. Proof of full vaccination for those over the age of 5. […]

Event Series SoulCraft with BASE LGSQ

SoulCraft with BASE LGSQ

Base Logan Square 2451 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Social justice work can be rewarding, inspiring, and let's be honest - exhausting, at times. How can Judaism inspire us and sustain us when the going gets tough? We will […]

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 […]

Event Series Build Your Village

Build Your Village

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

Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! This three-part series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. […]

Bring Chicago Home Coalition’s Northside Town Hall

The Economic Justice Team is excited to invite you to come together for the Bring Chicago Home Coalition's Northside Town Hall. A powerful turnout is important as we ask the […]

Curious About Conversion

Are you curious about conversion? What is the process like? How long does converting to Judaism take? What questions could you be asking yourself when deciding whether or not to […]

Small Groups: 20 Somethings Shabbat

1300 W Eddy, Apt 2 1300 W Eddy, Apt 2, Chicago, IL, United States

If you’re in your 20s and looking to build community, then join us for this potluck dinner. This program will be hosted and led by Mishkanites Abby Kuchnir and Jacob […]

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. Today we will celebrate the BMitzvah of Judah T! Service will be in-person and live-streamed over […]

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 […]

Change Makers in Israel Standing Together

Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

Join us to hear firsthand about Standing Together, the grassroots movement mobilizing Jews and Palestinians from all over Israel in pursuit of peace, equality, social and climate justice. Panelists and […]

Mensch Havdalah

Come together with other Mensch families for a virtual showcase and Havdalah celebration, led by Rabbi Lizzi and Aviva Stein. Our Mensch students have been working hard and learning all […]

Small Groups: Rosh Chodesh Circle 2

Rosh Chodesh circle is a restorative and regenerative space for women* to reflect, connect, and learn. Drawing upon the beautiful curriculum from At The Well, this circle will be entirely […]

FaithFULL Easter/Passover

Co-led by Rabbi Steven in partnership with 18 Doors: Passover and Easter: two very different holidays that both happen around spring and involve food and family. Are there any other […]

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 […]

Event Series Build Your Village

Build Your Village

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

Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! This three-part series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. […]

Mensch Academy Virtual Pesach Gathering

Come together with other Mensch families for a virtual showcase and Havdalah celebration, led by Rabbi Lizzi and Aviva Stein. Our Mensch students have been working hard and learning all […]

The Great Matzah Bake Off

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

Get ready for passover with a hands-on workshop led by Rabbi Steven, Rachel Ellison of Bat Sarah Press, and Dylan Maysick of Diaspora Dinners. Learn to make matzah that is […]

Toward A New Promised Land (Virtual Seder)

Join us for our third virtual seder, led by our rabbis and members of the community. We’ll hit all the traditional Passover seder high notes and songs, have optional break […]

Friday Night Shabbat (Virtual)

This week, we are joined by Builders Martin Friedman and Felicia Savage Friedman who will deliver a drash on justice work. Join us for our virtual Shabbat, livestreamed from 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. Today we will celebrate the BMitzvah of Sydney! Services will be in-person and live-streamed over YouTube. […]

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 […]

Build Your Village

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

Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! This three-part series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. […]

The ReLeavening: A Post-Passover Party

Half Acre Beer Co. 2050 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, Illinois

We're celebrating the end of Passover with all of the carbs and hops that you can handle. Join us for post-Passover dinner and drinks at Half Acre's Barrel Room, inspired […]

Middle School Holocaust Museum Trip

IL Holocaust Museum & Education Center 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

A chance for 6 - 8th graders and their families to engage with Holocaust education and explore the exhibit “In Our Voices.” Families will tour the Illinois Holocaust Museum followed […]

Learn About Israel from Linda Gradstein

Linda Gradstein is an award winning journalist who has covered Israel for more than 30 years. She also teaches journalism at Hebrew University and NYU-Tel Aviv and is on her […]

Friday Night Shabbat

Wilson Abbey 935 West Wilson Avenue , Chicago

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 […]

Spiritual Spring Cleaning Shabbat Workshop

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

A spiritual spring cleaning workshop focusing on finding more joy. Led by Rabbi Lizzi alongside Builder family Martin Friedman, Felicia Savage Friedman, and Maya Savage — expert facilitators in racial […]

D-Team Open Call

Love to sing or strum or drum? The Davening Team is a group of volunteer musicians and vocalists who create the Mishkan musical prayer experience along with the rabbis, allowing […]

The Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony

Join the largest Israeli-Palestinian peace event in history. We will gather to call for peace, freedom, and human rights for all. The Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony is hosted by […]

Queer Story Slam with Base Andersonville

Base Andersonville

On this weekend, we will bring you the Parsha kedoshim which includes the infamous verses of Leviticus that have been used to justify discrimination against LGBTQ+ folks. Let's come together […]

The Great Family Challah Bake Off

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

Get your family ready for Shabbat with a hands-on workshop led by Rachel Ellison of Bat Sarah Press and Dylan Maysick of Diaspora Dinners. Learn to make challah and make […]

Small Groups: Queer Shabbat Potluck

Mishkanite's Home (South Loop)

Join Builders Josh Schwartz and Eliot Colin as they host our May Queer Shabbat Potluck. Open to all members of the Mishkan LGBTQIA+ community, bring your favorite dish, dessert or […]

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 […]

Small Groups: Kehillat Kabbalah

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

At this in person meeting of Kehillah Kabbalah, Builder Devi Stern, will offer an interpretation and practice of the Shema prayer based in Kabbalah and Energy Medicine, featuring self-healing and […]

Small Groups: Rosh Chodesh Circle

Rosh Chodesh circle is a restorative and regenerative space for women* to reflect, connect, and learn. Drawing upon the beautiful curriculum from At The Well, this circle will be entirely […]

Friday Night Shabbat

Northcenter Town Square 4100 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Small Groups: Toddler Shabbat Play Group

Mishkanite's home in Wicker Park

Connect with other Mishkanites about the joys and oys of pandemic toddler parenting. Bring your toddlers (ages 12 - 24 months) to play and schmooze for a low-key Shabbat playdate. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]