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SUMMARY:Kol Nidre
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Get Higher 5787 — four days of joyful prayer\, music\, and high holy inspiration at the Copernicus Center. High Holidays with Mishkan are a chance to ground ourselves in a reflective and joyful space\, draw strength from our traditions\, and find steadiness when the world around us feels so off balance. Whether you’re with us in-person or joining our livestream\, we look forward to reflecting\, dreaming\, and davening with you about how we build our world from love. \nRegister now to save your seat!
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/kol-nidre-5/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center\, 5216 W Lawrence Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,High Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T083000
DTSTAMP:20260122T171039Z
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
UID:10018978-1789977600-1789979400@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260817T154235Z
CREATED:20260817T154235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T154235Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Get Higher 5787 — four days of joyful prayer\, music\, and high holy inspiration at the Copernicus Center. High Holidays with Mishkan are a chance to ground ourselves in a reflective and joyful space\, draw strength from our traditions\, and find steadiness when the world around us feels so off balance. Whether you’re with us in-person or joining our livestream\, we look forward to reflecting\, dreaming\, and davening with you about how we build our world from love. \n\nYom Kippur Main Service: 9:45 – 2:45 pm \n\nYizkor: 2:45 – 3:30 pm\nLay-led Classes: 3:30 – 5:30 pm\nNe’ila: 5:30 – 7:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreak Fast: 7:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYom Kippur Early Childhood Service: 9:30 – 10:15 am\nYom Kippur K – 5 Service: 10:30 – 11:15 am\n\nRegister now to save your seat!
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/yom-kippur-3/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center\, 5216 W Lawrence Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,High Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T083000
DTSTAMP:20260122T171039Z
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
UID:10018979-1790064000-1790065800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T083000
DTSTAMP:20260122T171039Z
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
UID:10018980-1790150400-1790152200@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016595-1790191800-1790197200@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T083000
DTSTAMP:20260122T171039Z
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
UID:10018981-1790236800-1790238600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T083000
DTSTAMP:20260122T171039Z
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
UID:10018982-1790323200-1790325000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260827T160138Z
CREATED:20260721T204403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T160138Z
UID:10024431-1790353800-1790355600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:New(ish) Jews Doing Jewish: Sukkah Building
DESCRIPTION:Are you a convert or someone who is considering conversion? Join R’Steven and help us put together the sukkah that will be used for Mishkan’s Sukkot Picnic in Horner Park. This is a chance to roll up your sleeves\, get some hands-on experience\, and meet other Mishkanites who are part of the Jews-by-Choice community. Loved ones are welcome! \nWe’ll build the sukkah near the Nature Play Space by the southwest corner of Horner park \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/sukkah-building-2026/
LOCATION:Horner Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Jews By Choice,Shabbat,Sukkot
GEO:41.955025;-87.697875
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260827T160210Z
CREATED:20260721T202041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T160210Z
UID:10024430-1790355600-1790362800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Sukkot Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Bring in Sukkot with an autumnal\, low-key Shabbat hang in Horner Park. Hear Shabbat blessings and songs led by Rabbis Lizzi\, Steven\, and Julie\, shake the lulav and etrog\, and enjoy pumpkin spice treats in our sukkah. \nThe Middle School Kadima Youth Group Meet Up will run from 5:30 – 6:30 PM with R’Ari and Ilana. \nBring your own picnic dinner and reunite with friends post-High Holidays! Our sukkah will be near the Nature Play Space by the southwest corner of Horner park \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/sukkot-picnic-09-25-26/
LOCATION:Horner Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Shabbat,Sukkot
GEO:41.955025;-87.697875
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T123000
DTSTAMP:20260923T192845Z
CREATED:20260825T172045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T192845Z
UID:10024551-1790415000-1790425800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Family Sukkot Celebration in Horner Park
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Sukkot and come shake the lulav and etrog at our sukkah in Horner Park! Join us for singing\, music\, and Sukkot-themed outdoor activities with the Mishkan education team. Our sukkah will be near the Nature Play Space by the southwest corner of Horner park \nRegister \n9:30 – 10:45 AM: Rise & Shine (Babies\, Preschoolers\, and Toddlers) \n11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Mah Tovu (grades K – 3) \n11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Guided Nature Walk with Rabbi Julie (grades 4 – 5) \nBagels and coffee will be served beginning at 10:15 AM. \n 
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/family-sukkot-09-26-26/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Holiday,Sukkot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T083000
DTSTAMP:20260122T171039Z
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
UID:10018983-1790582400-1790584200@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260325T185447Z
CREATED:20260325T185447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T185447Z
UID:10024003-1790618400-1790622000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Disability & Chronic Illness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this clinician led support group for adults (18+) experiencing disability or chronic illness can find a safe and supportive space to discuss their struggles and successes with like-minded peers who understand. This program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/disability-chronic-illness-support-group-09-28-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Maggie's Place
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T083000
DTSTAMP:20260122T171039Z
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
UID:10018984-1790668800-1790670600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260909T150203Z
CREATED:20260908T192221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T150203Z
UID:10024563-1790704800-1790715600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Small Groups: North Suburban Sukkah Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow North Suburban Mishkanites for a welcoming vegetarian potluck dinner hosted by Builder Lisa Bob and Jeffrey Kaplan in their Sukkah in Deerfield! They will be providing a main course and Challah. Please reach out to us with any questions. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-north-suburban-potluck-09-29-26/
LOCATION:Builder Home in Deerfield
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Small Groups,Sukkot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T083000
DTSTAMP:20260122T171039Z
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
UID:10018985-1790755200-1790757000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T083000
DTSTAMP:20260122T171039Z
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
UID:10018986-1790841600-1790843400@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T213000
DTSTAMP:20260804T162549Z
CREATED:20260804T162549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T162549Z
UID:10024519-1790883000-1790890200@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:20s & 30s Bonfire and Sukkah Hang with Mishkan Chicago at Base Logan Square
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fall bonfire and hang out in the Sukkah with Base Logan Square and Mishkan. Come grab a drink and nosh on some delicious snacks while meeting folks from the Mishkan and Base communities. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served. All are welcome! Address and details provided the evening before the program. Please contact Moshe at ravmoshe@metrochicagohillel.org with any questions. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/base-bonfire-and-sukkah-hang-10-01-26/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Sukkot
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T110000
DTSTAMP:20260930T194901Z
CREATED:20260821T195539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T194901Z
UID:10024550-1790933400-1790938800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:End-of-Sukkot Minyan + Meditation
DESCRIPTION:The seventh and final day of Sukkot is Hoshanah Rabbah\, a super sneaky second chance to set our intentions for the year ahead (don’t tell Yom Kippur). To mark the end of the holiday season\, we take the willow branches from our lulavim and beat them into the ground. We’re going to pair the ritual drama with uplifting song and meditative chanting led by Cantor Liz Berke and Miriam Klevan. There will be a short Yizkor. Hope to see you in R’Lizzi’s sukkah for this special celebration\, sponsored by Maggie’s Place in partnership with the Chicago Community Mikvah. You can join us virtually at our usual Morning Minyan link. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/sukkot-minyan-10-02-26/
LOCATION:Rabbi Lizzi’s Home in Northcenter\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Sukkot
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T203000
DTSTAMP:20260923T200256Z
CREATED:20260923T182454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T200256Z
UID:10024565-1790965800-1790973000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Small Groups: MishQueers Sukkah Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Builder Jenna Pollock and Sarah Buckley\, this intimate sukkot gathering features a potluck dinner. They’ll provide a main course and non-alcoholic drinks. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/mishqueers-sukkah-potluck-10-02-26/
LOCATION:Builder Home in North Park
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Small Groups,Sukkot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T231821Z
CREATED:20260825T231821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T231821Z
UID:10024553-1791046800-1791061200@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Mishkan Chicago Brings Back: Simchat Torah!! (aka Mishkan's Big Torah Party)
DESCRIPTION:Simchat Torah is the last of the torrent of fall holidays: the crown\, the top\, the end\, the last gasp\, the finale– and is all about celebration of how far we’ve come\, and where we’re going next. \nJoin Rachel Mylan and Rabbi Ari Moffic at 5:00 PM to kick off the night with a celebration for kids and families with bite-sized amounts of Torah reading\, dancing and singing\, followed by a community pizza party. \nOur grown-up celebration with Rabbis Lizzi\, Steven\, Julie\, and the Davening Team\, starts at 7:00 PM with singing\, circles of dancing\, Torah reading and Mishkanites sharing their own hot Torah takes as we celebrate Jewish wisdom in all its forms. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/simchat-torah-10-03-26/
LOCATION:CJDS\, 3730 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Holiday,Simchat Torah
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T182717Z
CREATED:20260908T191401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T182717Z
UID:10024561-1791108000-1791111600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Small Groups: 50+ Social Hour Does Pickleball Drills!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us after celebrating Simchat Torah for pickleball drills! Pickleball is more fun with friends and when your game is on point. Drills help you build muscle memory and improve your shot technique. We will be coached by Pickleball Johnny and his team for a one-hour session. Cost is $25 paid directly to the instructor; further payment instructions will be included in the confirmation email. All levels welcome but some game experience is needed. \nNote: This session was originally for 50+ but is now open to any age! \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-50-plus-pickleball-drills-10-04-26/
LOCATION:St Philip School Gym\, 2500 West Bryn Mawr Ave.\, Chicago\, 60659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Small Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T083000
DTSTAMP:20260122T171039Z
CREATED:20250917T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T171039Z
UID:10018988-1791187200-1791189000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260924T161357Z
CREATED:20260923T183158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T161357Z
UID:10024567-1791223200-1791226800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Small Groups: Studying Family Relationships in Six Stories of Genesis
DESCRIPTION:The Book of Bereshit (Genesis) portrays our founding mothers and fathers as imperfect people grappling with raw emotions—love\, fear\, greed\, jealousy\, rejection\, sorrow— all unfolding within a Divine covenant that intensifies the drama. Modern scholars tell us these ancient tales were compiled after the exile to Babylon\, incorporating many folk traditions. Over the millennia\, Jews have learned that unpacking the interactions of our spiritual progenitors can help us reflect on the complexity of relationships with one another\, with our tribe of birth/choice\, and within ourselves. Join Builders Ted and Wendy Besmann weekly for virtual discussions (or just come when you can!) as they explore six of these stories that we will read in the upcoming parshiyot. We’ll end the series with Rabbi Julie offering a rabbinic perspective! \nRegister \nIsaac and Rebecca: The middle patriarch Isaac has a remarkably passive role in his own life story; by contrast\, his wife Rebecca is a wily strategic thinker who demands answers from God and elevates her clever son Jacob over his older\, physically stronger brother Esau. What might the story tell us about the traits that we value most as a people? How have these traits affected us as a people and as individuals within our birth and found families? \nJacob and Esau: The story of an elder brother’s hunger results in an impulsive decision to trade his birthright for lentil stew\, in stark contrast with a younger brother’s cool calculation in withholding food until he’s promised something of greater value. What does this story tell us about how our tradition views acting from the heart instead of the head? What might it teach us about unintended consequences? \nJacob and Laban: The transactional relationship between Jacob and his unscrupulous great-uncle Laban is a study in how a powerless young stranger doesn’t get mad\, he gets even—ending up a wealthy man with two wives. How does this compare and contrast with our tribe’s experience through the centuries? \nRachel and Leah: Two sisters vie for the same man because status comes through motherhood. Leah bears many children but is unloved; Rachel wins love but dies in childbirth. Why do people relegated to a lower rung of society choose to cooperate or compete? What makes the difference? \nJoseph and his brothers: In a story that echoes Babylonian and Persian traditions\, naive hubris falls prey to jealous trickery\, and a powerless young man must gain wisdom through privation as he scrabbles his way to success. What makes a rags-to-riches story so compelling? Is Joseph an opportunist or a hero? \nJoseph and Judah: Joseph\, alienated from his people\, makes the painful journey toward reconciliation with those who hurt him\, while his older brother Judah repents his complicity and offers a selfless sacrifice to save a younger brother. Are there similarities/differences between this younger/elder story and that of Jacob and Esau? How has reconciliation\, forgiveness\, and reparation affected us as a people?
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-studying-family-relationships-in-six-stories-of-genesis-10-05-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Small Groups
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UID:10024564-1791225000-1791232200@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Small Groups: Vaguely Jewish Fiction Book Club: Happy New Years
DESCRIPTION:Join Builder Debbie Kaltman for a High Holidays-themed Vaguely Jewish Fiction Book Club! Please come having read Hap­py New Years by Maya Arad; translated by Jes­si­ca Cohen. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-jewish-fiction-book-club-10-05-26/
LOCATION:Hybrid! (Builder Home in Logan Square with Zoom option)
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,High Holidays,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T083000
DTSTAMP:20260122T171039Z
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UID:10018989-1791273600-1791275400@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T153236Z
CREATED:20260819T152642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T153236Z
UID:10024537-1791311400-1791318600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Small Groups: Letters for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:And just like that…. the midterms are less than 3 months away. There’s work to be done! Come write postcards to swing state voters with Builder Debbie Lessin and help turn out the vote for key elections. Debbie is hosting for windows\, so if you need to come late or leave early that’s ok\, just come be a part of the effort! We’ve got plenty of sessions\, so come to one\, or come to all! \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-letters-for-democracy-10-06-26/
LOCATION:Builder Home in Bucktown\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T083000
DTSTAMP:20260930T162851Z
CREATED:20260930T162849Z
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UID:10018990-1791360000-1791361800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Morning Minyan — Reflecting on the 3rd Anniversary of October 7th
DESCRIPTION:In today’s Morning Minyan\, we will set time aside to reflect on the third anniversary of October 7th and process the ongoing tragedy which has followed. \nStart your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am. Mondays and Fridays are lay-led\, Rabbi Steven leads us on Tuesdays\, Rabbi Lizzi leads an especially musical minyan on Wednesdays\, and Rabbi Steven leads us in Torah Study on Thursdays. You can also listen to our Wednesday minyan on the Contact Chai podcast. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3-21/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T202432Z
CREATED:20260820T202432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T202432Z
UID:10024542-1791397800-1791403200@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Adult BMitzvah Cohort II
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoyed the first session of our Adult BMitzvah Cohort\, join us to deepen your learning with the goal of reading from the Torah in February! We’d love to continue on this journey with you\, and we hope you’ll join us for another round of classes and gatherings. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/adult-bmitzvah-cohort-pt-2-10-07-26/
LOCATION:Sketchpad\, 4411 N Ravenswood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
UID:10016596-1791401400-1791406800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week\, discussing anti-racist non fiction books\, novels\, short stories\, as well as viewing films\, plays\, and tv shows. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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