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“Can We Talk About Israel?” A Virtual Book and Discussion Group with Rabbi Lizzi

According to the most recent Pew study, Israel remains one of the most polarizing topics in Jewish communities, especially among Jews under 40. Whether you sit on the right, left or center (or don’t know where you sit), whether you know a lot about this topic or are approaching it for the first time, join […]

FaithFULL: The Theology of Hanukkah and Christmas

With our partners at 18Doors starring R'Steven: Hanukkah and Christmas: two very different holidays that share an overlap of timing, food, some gifts, and anything else? What exactly is at the heart of both of these holidays? Let’s take Hanukkah and Christmas a little deeper and explore the theological differences between them with Rabbi Steven […]

Kehillat Kabbalah – An Introduction to Kabbalah: Part One

For Builders, by Builders. At this inaugural meeting of Kehillah Kabbalah, Builder Matthew Ellenwood will survey the history, ideas, and themes within esoteric Judaism. The virtual meeting will include a presentation, exploratory exercises, and discussion about what this community of receiving might look like as we journey forth. This is the first meeting of what […]

Small Groups: Queer Shabbat Potluck

Build your Chicago community with our newly launched queer shabbat potluck group! Meeting each month at rotating homes and lay-led, we'll celebrate Shabbat together over delicious food, joyful company, and conversation. All participants are expected to be vaccinated, as this is an indoor event where masks will not be required. Register

Saturday Morning @ Emanuel

Emanuel Congregation 5959 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL

The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. We will celebrate the BMitzvah of Olivia O. and services will be live-streamed over zoom. Note: […]

Event Series Mah Tovu: How Good!

Mah Tovu: How Good!

Emanuel Congregation 5959 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL

Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 5-8 year olds and their grown ups. Services will be held indoors at Emanuel. Immediately following the service, we will come together for family […]

Rise & Shine

Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups. Services will be held indoors at Emanuel. Immediately prior to the service, we will come together for […]

Rekindle (In-person Hanukkah Party)

Guild Row 3130 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL

Being together still feels like a novelty, and we are here for it. Come together with Mishkanites for a Hanukkah celebration at Guild Row in Avondale. We're leaning into the Hanukkah miracle with havdalah and hanukkah lighting, outdoor bonfire + s’mores, and food trucks by Firecakes and 5411 Empanadas. Included in your ticket is beer, […]