Come one and all and start the new week with some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in this weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. The drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. Register
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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 Here
On Purim we're told to drink until we don't know the difference between the hero and the villain of the story. But is drinking really necessary to capture the spirit of the story? (Spoiler alert: it's not!) This program is for folks who are sober, sober curious, or anyone thinking about their relationship to alcohol. […]
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 Here
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 Here
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 Here
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 Here
Kick off Purim weekend with pals at our next 20's and 30's Shabbat Potluck, hosted by Leah and Charlie Yaris at their home in Uptown. It's a great place to meet a new friend to meet up with at Shushan Night Live! This home is accessed by 5 steps and includes a dog. Registration is […]
The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. This week, we celebrate the BMitzvah of Eliana Fuchs! Services will be in-person and live-streamed over YouTube. Rise & Shine will be held for children ages 0-4 at 10:00 am and Mah Tovu for kids 5-8 at 11:00 am, and you […]
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.
Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 5-8 year olds and their grown ups. Services will be held indoors at JCYS starting at 9:30 am, with Mah Tovu beginning at 11:00 am. For people ages 6 months and up, full vaccination is expected and boosters are heavily encouraged. Public parking is available on the street.
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 […]
The award goes to...Queen Esther! We're headed to the Davis Theatre for a family-friendly Purim celebration complete with a shpiel, a red carpet and paparazzi, megillah reading, costume parade, and more! We’ll also fulfill the mitzvot of Purim by making kits for those in need (matanot l’evyonim). Tickets are $10/person and includes popcorn and hamentaschen […]
Come one and all and start the new week with some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in this weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. The drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. 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 Here
Live from Mishkan Chicago...it’s Shushan Night Live! Featuring our all-star spiel team in a live performance, a rabbi-rendition of “Hot Ones,” full megillah reading, and surprises to keep you laughing all night long. Join us in-person for this 21+ party (tickets are $36/person and include two drinks and heavy appetizers) or virtually ($10/screen). And as […]
Looking for an afterparty as fun as Taylor Swift's? The purim party fun doesn't have to stop just because you're joining us virtually. After the fun and shenanigans of Purim, stay in your costume and bring your favorite beverage to keep the laughs going. This is a social space intended for folks that identify as […]
It's a Very Purim Morning Minyan! Come in costume and/or ready to share thoughts on Purim. Join us at the usual link: Register Here
Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 5-8 year olds and their grown ups. Services will be at the Mishkan Office starting at 9:30 am, with Mah Tovu beginning at 11:00 am. For people ages 6 months and up, full vaccination is expected and boosters are heavily encouraged.
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 Here
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 Here
Mussar is a Jewish spiritual tradition that offers insight and guidance for living by directing us to pay attention to the impact our traits (middot) have in our lives. This methodical approach can carry us from where we are today toward the ideal we seek. Everything we do in life is part of the soul […]
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 Here
Tonight's Friday Night Shabbat is a chance to unplug and unwind after this week's Purim festivities. We will gather in the Mishkan Office for music, prayer, and candle lighting. For in-person, proof of full vaccination for those over the age of 5. Full vaccination means the full initial series plus booster shot for anyone who is […]
Come one and all and start the new week with some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in this weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. The drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. 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 Here
For those who have chosen Judaism, this is a deeper dive into Jewish identity and practice led by Rabbi Steven. This three-part virtual series will focus on issues surrounding Jewish identity: imposter's syndrome, passing, being outed in the kiddush line, and other obstacles that converts face as they navigate the Jewish community post-conversion. Whether you […]
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 Here
Volunteer with fellow Builders and serve meals in a restaurant-style setting at the JUF Uptown Cafe. The cafe is one of Chicago's first kosher anti-hunger programs for the needy, providing […]
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 Here
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 Here
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 Here
Join Rabbi Lizzi for a night of inspiration and reflection with our rabbis. Music, prayer and special guests will differ week to week, but you can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. Watch the livestream on Mishkan's YouTube channel
This week, we are holding Saturday Morning Shabbat in the Mishkan Office. We hope you'll join us for an intimate, learning-centered service, and then stick around for nosh and community. Services start at 9:30 am, and there will still be Rise & Shine at 10:00 am for children ages 0-4 and Mah Tovu for children […]
Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! We will meet at the Mishkan Office. For Shabbat and other programs, masks are optional. For people ages 6 months and up, full vaccination is expected and boosters are heavily encouraged.
Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 5-8 year olds and their grown ups. Services will be at the Mishkan Office starting at 9:30 am, with Mah Tovu beginning at 11:00 am. For people ages 6 months and up, full vaccination is expected and boosters are heavily encouraged.
Come one and all and start the new week with some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in this weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. The drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. 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 Here
For those who have chosen Judaism, this is a deeper dive into Jewish identity and practice led by Rabbi Steven. This three-part virtual series will focus on issues surrounding Jewish identity: imposter's syndrome, passing, being outed in the kiddush line, and other obstacles that converts face as they navigate the Jewish community post-conversion. Whether you […]
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 Here
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 facilitated by Seth Torres. We will explore questions such as: how can I educate myself on Trans and Non-binary issues? How can I show up for the […]
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 Here
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 Here
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 Here
As part of this year's JCFS Mental Health Shabbat, Rabbi Steven will be drashing on mental illness through a Jewish lens. Content Advisory: Please note that this service will contain frank discussion of suicide. For in-person, proof of full vaccination for those over the age of 5. Full vaccination means the full initial series plus booster […]
Your teen is cordially invited to an extra tasty pre-seder, led by Rabbi Deena, where we’ll take a closer look at social justice issues like modern day slavery, economic justice, […]
Come one and all and start the new week with some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in this weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. The drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. 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 Here
For those who have chosen Judaism, this is a deeper dive into Jewish identity and practice led by Rabbi Steven. This three-part virtual series will focus on issues surrounding Jewish identity: imposter's syndrome, passing, being outed in the kiddush line, and other obstacles that converts face as they navigate the Jewish community post-conversion. Whether you […]
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 Here
It's not just our children who want a kid-friendly seder! Our Jewish ancestors designed the seder to keep kids having fun with games, songs, and other delights along the way. Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll explore various Passover traditions and share opportunities for infusing kid-friendly elements into your seder. 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 Here
Passover and Easter–two very different holidays that both happen around spring and involve food and family. Are there any other similarities? What exactly is at the heart of both of these holidays? Let’s take Passover and Easter a little deeper and explore the theological differences between the holidays with Rukin Rabbinic Fellowship Alumnus Rabbi Steven […]
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 Here
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 Here
Hey there, wise guy! Are you nearing retirement? Did you retire during the pandemic and are struggling to find a meaningful routine? Join Builder Mark Weiner and other male-identifying folks to discuss the unique challenges that men face when exiting the work force. Come to this kick-off small group to share feelings, ideas, or to […]