This is a safe space for anyone over the age of 18 who has a Trans or Non-binary loved one and would like support. This group will be co-facilitated by Seth Torres and R’Steven Philp MSW. We will explore questions such as: how can I educate myself on Trans and Non-binary issues? How can I […]
After a two year hiatus, we are excited to announce that Builder Bash 2022 is on! We're headed to Park & Field in Logan Square for a fun summer party just for you, our Builder family, complete with apps, drinks, games (think cornhole, foosball, shuffleboard, etc), and tons of opportunities to connect with your Builder […]
R'Steven will be joined by Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, Scholar-in-Residence for Trans and Queer Jewish Studies at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah. Watch the YouTube livestream
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 a casual discussion about the week’s parsha. Proof of full vaccination for those over the age of 5. Full vaccination means the full initial series […]
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. Proof of full vaccination for those over the age of 5. Full vaccination means the full initial series plus booster shot for […]
California State Senator Sydney Kamlager speaks with Rabbi David Kasherand and activist Dev Brous about urban farming, housing justice, and how we can live out the sacred messages of Shmita by caring for vulnerable members in our society and the environment. This event is hosted by Jewish Emergent Networkand IKAR — in partnership with Hazon, […]
Join us for an evening of volunteering and learning with your kids, ages 6 - 8. Together we will learn about the Bring Chicago Home campaign with an age-appropriate introduction to housing issues in Chicago, and how people can struggle without homes. Led by Rabbi Deena, we’ll talk about why homelessness is a Jewish concern, […]
Join the Queer small group for Havdalah at a Builder's home. Pride month means getting to spend time together as queer folk, and what better way than by celebrating the end of Shabbat together. Come and enjoy being in space with other queer folks and maybe make a new friend. We'll enjoy a potluck dinner […]
Mishkan Chicago is a proud cosponsor of this this presentation by Laura Fry (Executive Director of Live4Lali). You will learn: Signs and symptoms of opioid use, misuse, and addiction How to recognize when someone is overdosing on opioids How to reverse an opioid overdose using Narcan The support and resources available for individuals and their […]
Join Builder Rachel Cort and other parents for our latest book discussion small group. From the acclaimed author of Like a Mother, Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change by Angela Garbes, comes a reflection on the state of caregiving in America, and an exploration of mothering as a means of social change. This group is […]