Love to sing or strum or drum? The Davening Team is a group of volunteer musicians and vocalists who create the Mishkan musical prayer experience along with the rabbis, allowing Mishkan to touch thousands of individuals throughout the year. We have a few open spots for the coming year, so we’re hosting an “open call.” […]
On the heels of our last Israel-Palestine book group (In This Place Together: A Palestinian’s Journey to Collective Liberation), we are next reading Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi, published in 2018. As a complement to our last reading from a Palestinian narrative and perspective, we will do the same with an […]
Join the largest Israeli-Palestinian peace event in history. We will gather to call for peace, freedom, and human rights for all. The Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony is hosted by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle–Families Forum. Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, is a solemn day on which Israelis remember those they have lost […]
On this weekend, we will bring you the Parsha kedoshim which includes the infamous verses of Leviticus that have been used to justify discrimination against LGBTQ+ folks. Let's come together and reclaim our tradition for the good as folks offer their own stories of Torah, family, coming out, queerness, and wresting with tradition. LGBTQ folks […]
Get your family ready for Shabbat with a hands-on workshop led by Rachel Ellison of Bat Sarah Press and Dylan Maysick of Diaspora Dinners. Learn to make challah and make a beautiful challah cover to take home. Rabbis Lizzi and Deena will lead Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner will be provided by Diaspora Dinners. Tickets are […]
Join Builders Josh Schwartz and Eliot Colin as they host our May Queer Shabbat Potluck. Open to all members of the Mishkan LGBTQIA+ community, bring your favorite dish, dessert or drink to celebrate together. A great opportunity to mark Shabbat, meet someone new, and celebrate identity. This will be hosted at a Josh's home in […]
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 […]
At this in person meeting of Kehillah Kabbalah, Builder Devi Stern, will offer an interpretation and practice of the Shema prayer based in Kabbalah and Energy Medicine, featuring self-healing and the union of the divine Masculine and Feminine. This small group is open only to Builders, and you do not need to have attended any […]
Rosh Chodesh circle is 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. Join a Builder leader for this session where you’ll explore the themes and metaphors for the month of […]
On the heels of our last Israel-Palestine book group (In This Place Together: A Palestinian’s Journey to Collective Liberation), we are next reading Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi, published in 2018. As a complement to our last reading from a Palestinian narrative and perspective, we will do the same with an […]
Taught by Rabbi Avi Strausberg is the Director of National Learning Initiatives at Hadar, this four-part workshop will help you build your Talmud reading skills. Over our time together, we will look closely at the fourth chapter of Massekhet Megillah, working to master key skills in how to understand and decode rabbinic text. This class […]
Why do bad things happen to good people? What is the true nature of G-d? This is a class for people who think of themselves as spiritual and have a hunch that Judaism has a lot of spirituality and wisdom embedded in it...but have never seriously studied the sources of that wisdom. Using familiar and […]
Join us for music from our Davening Team, liturgy, and reflection from 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. There will be an Auf Ruf for Max and Dan. This in-person service will […]
Connect with other Mishkanites about the joys and oys of pandemic toddler parenting. Bring your toddlers (ages 12 - 24 months) to play and schmooze for a low-key Shabbat playdate. This will be the first of what we hope will become a monthly gathering with a rotating host structure. This will be hosted at Rhonda […]
If you're a parent of a teen and looking to build community, join us for this small group discussion and learning program made just for you. Led by Rabbi Deena, we will learn what Jewish tradition has to say about parenting adolescents while discussing the oys and joys of parenting through this life stage. This […]
On the heels of our last Israel-Palestine book group (In This Place Together: A Palestinian’s Journey to Collective Liberation), we are next reading Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi, published in 2018. As a complement to our last reading from a Palestinian narrative and perspective, we will do the same with an […]
Taught by Rabbi Avi Strausberg is the Director of National Learning Initiatives at Hadar, this four-part workshop will help you build your Talmud reading skills. Over our time together, we will look closely at the fourth chapter of Massekhet Megillah, working to master key skills in how to understand and decode rabbinic text. This class […]
Join us for our virtual Shabbat, livestreamed from YouTube. This week, Rabbi Lizzi will be joined by Arya Marvazy, the Senior Director of Programs for the Jews of Color Initiative. Watch the livestream on YouTube.
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 […]
Join Mensch Academy to celebrate the end of the year! Learn about the themes we’ve been exploring this spring and celebrate a fantastic year of exploring big Jewish ideas in community. BYO chairs and blankets, and we recommend you wear comfortable clothes! Register
On the heels of our last Israel-Palestine book group (In This Place Together: A Palestinian’s Journey to Collective Liberation), we are next reading Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi, published in 2018. As a complement to our last reading from a Palestinian narrative and perspective, we will do the same with an […]
Taught by Rabbi Avi Strausberg is the Director of National Learning Initiatives at Hadar, this four-part workshop will help you build your Talmud reading skills. Over our time together, we will look closely at the fourth chapter of Massekhet Megillah, working to master key skills in how to understand and decode rabbinic text. This class […]
Calling all new and new-ish Builders — especially those who have yet to attend a Builder orientation. Join us for an evening of orientation to your Mishkan Buildership! We will gather on Zoom for intros and a welcome by R’Lizzi and break into chevruta (paired groups) to discuss how we can continue building a culture […]
Join us for music from our Davening Team, liturgy, and reflection from 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. Stay and schmooze for yummy Shabbat snacks post-services, catered by Schmaltz & Vinegar. This […]
This event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Taught by Rabbi Avi Strausberg is the Director of National Learning Initiatives at Hadar, this four-part workshop will help you build your Talmud reading skills. Over our time together, we will look closely at the fourth chapter of Massekhet Megillah, working to master key skills in how to understand and decode rabbinic text. This class […]
Celebrate Shavuot with the Lakeview synagogues, where we'll ponder the question: What is the Meaning of Life? led by Rabbi Shoshanah Conover, Cantor Shelly Friedman, Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann, Rabbi Sarah Mulhern, Rabbi Michael Siegel, and Rabbi David Wolkenfeld. Discussion begins at 10 pm followed by learning from midnight to 4 am. This event is free […]
The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. Today we will celebrate the BMitzvah of Ezra! 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 […]
Join us on the playground next to JCYS (rain location: inside JCYS) for snacks, swings and Shabbat fun. This is a low key chance to spend time with other young families, and maybe even teach us your favorite Shabbat song.
To celebrate Shavuot, join Builders Rodrigo Diaz and Anna Wertheim for a six-course, homemade meal and brief discussion. It is customary on Shavuot to eat dairy to celebrate receiving the Ten Commandments, with the promise of going to the "land of milk and honey." So, bring your Lactaid and appetite for a delicious meal with […]