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 community-led and follow a rotating leader model, with oversight by Builders Judy Yacker & Hannah Podhorzer. *This is a trans-inclusive space for all women. Register
Come one and all to study the Tanakh in community! Right now, we're working our way through the Prophets 2 or 3 chapters at a time. Join us in our weekly study practice over Zoom. Our drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. All knowledge levels and ages welcome. Register
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 […]
Join us for a new movement based stress reduction series! First up: Israeli dance! Join Builder Devi Stern for an exuberant dancing session to lighten your mood a bit and shake off everything going on for an evening. No experience neccessary, and this series is aimed at adults. Register
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 […]
Join Rabbi Ari for an afternoon of volunteer service with Care for Real, a local organization that helps low income residents access food and services. There are 15 total spots available (students and caregivers) for this program. You will be assisting with outdoor food distribution. You may be packing carts of food, bringing food outside […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Rachel Mylan for strategies for engaging children in your seder! Whether you are hosting a seder for a wide array of ages, or worried about bringing your child to someone else’s table, we will discuss activities and new traditions for children at various developmental stages. Register
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 […]
Join Rachel Mylan for strategies for engaging children in your seder! Whether you are hosting a seder for a wide array of ages, or worried about bringing your child to someone else’s table, we will discuss activities and new traditions for children at various developmental stages. Register
Are you someone who loves studying rabbinic texts? Or perhaps you are thinking about exploring them for the first time? Join Rabbi Steven before services on Shabbat mornings (there will be coffee!) to dive into the world of the rabbis. Texts will be in Hebrew and English. This program is drop-in, and will meet on […]
The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. Programming Today, we will celebrate the BMitzvah of Zora Kraft. Saturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Dive into Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Steven. Rise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4 Mah Tovu at 11:00 […]
Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! We will meet for services at 9:30 am and Rise & Shine will begin at 10:00 am.
Strike down the Pharaohs in our lives! Join Rabbi Ari and Ilana for bowling at Timber Lanes. We will bowl, munch on Passover goodies, and play trivia together. Register
Join us on our 4th Chicago Interfaith Trolley Tour. This experiential learning opportunity presents the chance to learn about faith in practice, prayer and communal religious space, and some history of the neighborhood and its religious communities. You will get to meet people from other faith traditions and cultures and make connections with religious leaders. […]
Calling all music lovers! We are creating a group just for you! Whether you are new to Jewish music or a seasoned Davener, know that all skills and knowledge levels are welcome in this Lay-Led Small group. You will be amazed at how much you learn in a short time about Jewish music! Come learn […]
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 […]
Are you in the early years of a committed relationship? Led by Rabbi Steven and Jordyn Scorpio from SHALVA, this cohort-based experiential workshop will utilize SHALVA’s Seven Circles curriculum to help you to strengthen your communication skills around expectations, healthy conflict, and meeting needs. This four-part, in-person class costs $36/relationship unit (half off for Builders) […]
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 […]
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 […]
After our Morning Minyan, stay for a discussion with Rabbi Sarah Bassin, Rabbi in Residence for HIAS. R'Sarah has developed a curriculum titled "Reading Ezra in an Age of Mass Deportation," and she will be sharing her insights into this alarming moment. The ShulCloud registration page is for our Morning Minyan. You can join us […]
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. Register
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for our fourth annual Learner's Seder! This Seder is designed as a space for our Blueprint students (and alumni) to experience Passover in a supportive learning environment. Register
Come one and all to study the Tanakh in community! Right now, we're working our way through the Prophets 2 or 3 chapters at a time. Join us in our weekly study practice over Zoom. Our drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. All knowledge levels and ages welcome. Register
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you someone who loves studying rabbinic texts? Or perhaps you are thinking about exploring them for the first time? Join Rabbi Steven before services on Shabbat mornings (there will be coffee!) to dive into the world of the rabbis. Texts will be in Hebrew and English. This program is drop-in, and will meet on […]
The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. Programming Today, we will be celebrating the BMitzvah of Lincoln Trussell Saturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Dive into Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Steven. Rise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4 Mah Tovu at […]
Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! We will meet for services at 9:30 am and Rise & Shine will begin at 10:00 am.
Our Queer Youth Group is an affinity space for tweens and teens to explore the intersection of their Jewish and Queer identities while building community through fun events and activities. At this meeting, we will eat yummy food and play super fun games! We'll have plenty of options, but feel free to bring your favorite board […]
This small group is open to anyone who is encountering challenges on their journey to parenthood. All types of families at any point on the path are welcome. Register
Come one and all to study the Tanakh in community! Right now, we're working our way through the Prophets 2 or 3 chapters at a time. Join us in our weekly study practice over Zoom. Our drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. All knowledge levels and ages welcome. Register
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 […]
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. Register
Join the Mishkan Local Action Team for a Post-Passover Pizza Party! This will be a great opportunity to connect with other justice minded Mishkanites and be a part of creating change in Chicago. Register
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 […]
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 […]
Interested in writing a short story or novel but don’t quite know where to start? Midrash is the rabbinic method of filling gaps in our received texts. Why did Eve eat the apple? What was Abraham up to before leaving home? How did Moses feel before splitting the sea? In this creative writing workshop, we […]
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. Register
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 […]
Join Rabbi Lizzi and Builders Robbie Dembo and Rob Don to hear their stories about their family's past in Europe and in the Shoah, and how their research and learning has transformed the way they think about the present. There will be opportunities for self-reflection, discussion, and sharing. Register
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 […]
Build community with fellow 6th grade families and join us for pre-Shabbat pizza, followed by our Shabbat service at Second Unitarian Church (mere blocks away). 6th graders will be invited to lead the community in prayer. This is a great chance to check out a Mishkan Shabbat service and make new connections. This event was […]
Have you been meaning to check out Mishkan? Want to come to services, but are a little unsure who will be your seat buddies? Join us for this pre-Shabbat happy hour and connect with other Mish-curious folks! We'll gather in the loft space at 2nd Unitarian Church, where services will be held that evening. […]
Join this month’s queer shabbat potluck hosted by Builder Cassie Angley. This multi-generational event is super open to existing friends, strangers, singles, partners, gender-weirdos, outside-the-box queers, and any other LGBTQ+ Jew who just loves sharing a meal. Register
Join the Mishkan Rabbis and the Davening Team in an interfaith, outdoor service with our friends at Lawndale Christian Community Church celebrating the opening of the Dr. Deer Community Justice Center. This new facility provides holistic, community-rooted justice through legal services, career support and housing for clients of the Lawndale Christian Legal Center. The service […]
Calling all 5th grade families, join us for a BMitzvah information session to touch base on the timeline, answer questions, and connect with other families. The exciting headline of this program is: your student will receive their Torah portion! Register
Come one and all to study the Tanakh in community! Right now, we're working our way through the Prophets 2 or 3 chapters at a time. Join us in our weekly study practice over Zoom. Our drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. All knowledge levels and ages welcome. Register
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 […]
Join Builder Leigh Goldsmith for the second part of our movement-based Stress Reduction series: Embodied Dance! This is for adults with any level of dance experience, giving you a chance to get your body moving and connecting it with the ideas of Nisan: dancing free from what has made us feel enslaved. Register
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 […]
The Joint Memorial Day Ceremony, organized by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle Families Forum, is one of the largest Israeli-Palestinian jointly organized peace events in history. The Joint Memorial Ceremony provides a unique opportunity for Israelis and Palestinians to grieve together and stand strong in demanding an end to the occupation and ongoing […]
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 […]
After Minyan on Wednesday, April 30th, we'll be joined by leaders in the Standing Together movement, whose mission is to bring equality, political and climate justice to all citizens of Israel, and peaceful coexistence with Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. On the Eve of Yom HaAtzma'ut, which celebrates 77 years of Israeli independence, […]
Interested in writing a short story or novel but don’t quite know where to start? Midrash is the rabbinic method of filling gaps in our received texts. Why did Eve eat the apple? What was Abraham up to before leaving home? How did Moses feel before splitting the sea? In this creative writing workshop, we […]