Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Come one and all for some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in this weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. The drop-in group meets weekly on Wednesdays. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Are you a Mishkanite in your 20s or 30s? Join Builders Liora Winston and Jordan Weiss in their Lakeview home for a Shabbat potluck for the ages! Bring your favorite dish, dessert, or drink and celebrate the sabbath with a potential new best friend. Feel free to bring a pal — the more the merrier! […]
Calling all LGBTQ+ Mishkanites! Mishkan’s Queer Small Group is hosting another Shabbat Potluck, and you’re invited. This month, we will be hosted by a Builder in Uptown. So bring your whole self — along with favorite dish, dessert, or drink — and welcome Shabbat with us. Accessibility note: Parking can be difficult in the neighborhood […]
Join us as we begin a new book of Torah — Exodus! Plus, all the things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. Rise & Shine will be held for children ages 0-4 at 10:00 am, Mah Tovu for children ages 5-8 at 11:00 am, and you can stay and schmooze for lunch. There […]
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. […]
A Shabbat morning service for kids and parents age 5-8, using a kid’s siddur (prayer book) and getting comfortable with the music and words of a Mishkan style Shabbat morning, […]
Are you a soon to be first-time parent? Join us for this four-part interactive workshop designed to help you prepare for this next chapter: the transition into parenthood. We will focus on building the foundation for your growing family with intentionality, helping you to grow your parenting skills and tools, and thinking about how you […]
Calling all middle and high schoolers, takeover Shabbat with a reading, song, or your own written piece! If you’re interested in participating, join Rabbi Ari for a zoom planning session to plot how we’ll showcase our talents and learning at the virtual Shabbat service on January 19th. If you’re not able to join but still […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
BluePrint is a back-to-basics learning program for those who want to explore the foundations of Judaism in an approachable and accessible way, divided into four modules of four courses each. Interested in exploring what we believe, how we pray, and why we observe the holidays? Join us for our second module, as we learn about […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Come one and all for some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in this weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. The drop-in group meets weekly on Wednesdays. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Join Rabbi Steven for a laidback wind-down at the end of the week. Please note that due to extreme weather, this service is now virtual only! Watch the livestream on Mishkan’s […]
Bring the Sh’ma to life as we craft our very own sh’monsters, bedtime stuffies that help us to bring the sh’ma to our bedtime ritual. Led by Rachel Mylan and Nathan Kaplin, we’ll make our own pizzas, build our sh’monsters, and share a bedtime story together. This program is geared toward kids in grades K-1st […]
Are you a soon to be first-time parent? Join us for this four-part interactive workshop designed to help you prepare for this next chapter: the transition into parenthood. We will focus on building the foundation for your growing family with intentionality, helping you to grow your parenting skills and tools, and thinking about how you […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Join JUF TOV and Chicago Repair on Monday, January 15 from 1:00-3:00 PM in Ravenswood for an afternoon of service and racial justice learning in celebration of MLK Day. Volunteers will be making T-shirt bags for the Love Fridge and tea kits for The Ark. Registration has closed.
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
On Wednesday, 1/17, after you drop your kids off at Mensch Academy, we invite you to join fellow Mensch parents and caregivers at Rojo Gusano for some good food and conversation. This casual meetup will be hosted by community member Sharon Wolfson. Come on down to the restaurant and meet other Wednesday Mensch Academy adults, […]
Come one and all for some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in this weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. The drop-in group meets weekly on Wednesdays. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Mishkan goes north! If you want a delicious meal with the Mishkan community, but don't feel like trekking into the city for services, then you're in luck. Hosts Lisa Howard […]
It's a "Teen Takeover," and the MishTeens are in charge! Join R'Steven and R'Ari for a student-led night of fun. Watch the livestream on Mishkan’s YouTube channel.
All the things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. There will also be our usual Family Programming: Rise & Shine will be held for children […]
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. […]
Keep building your village! Join us for kiddush lunch, a Shabbat-themed activity and craft. Meet other parents with little ones at Mishkan and reconnect with families from your Build Your Village cohort. Register
In partnership with the New Israel Fund (NIF), join us for a virtual conversation with Standing Together co-directors Rula Daood and Alon-Lee Green. Alon-Lee and Rula Daood are dedicated peace activists at the forefront of a grassroots movement uniting Israelis and Palestinians in pursuit of peace, equality, and social justice, including climate justice. Hear directly […]
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
Join other Trans and Non-binary youth ages 11-18 at the Mishkan for a chill Sunday afternoon hangout! This group is a safe space for Trans and Non-binary youth to make connections with their peers in a fun, supportive setting and have some Queer fun in Chicago! It’s also drop-in, so any Trans and Non-binary youth […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
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. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Are you in recovery from alcohol or other addictive substances? This new facilitator-led processing group, by sober folks for sober folks, will help you explore how Judaism and Jewish values can sustain us on our recovery journeys. Contact R’Zack at [email protected] to learn more. Register
BluePrint is a back-to-basics learning program for those who want to explore the foundations of Judaism in an approachable and accessible way, divided into four modules of four courses each. Interested in exploring what we believe, how we pray, and why we observe the holidays? Join us for our second module, as we learn about […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Come one and all for some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in this weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. The drop-in group meets weekly on Wednesdays. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Are you curious about how the new Bring Chicago Home resolution will affect you buying your first home? Or are you excited to learn how you can help get out the vote? Or do you not know what Bring Chicago Home is, and now are too afraid to ask? Come for a low-key board game […]
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat and celebrate the trees with a musically-themed seder led by Music Director Matthew Ellenwood, vocal coach and performance trainer. If you love music, singing, or playing, this is a great chance to sing in community with music of the season. Learn Mishkan’s music and technical music skills while meeting new friends. All […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Ready to mingle? This Pre-Shabbat Happy Hour is especially for single folks in their 20's and 30's looking to make friends and connections. Before the service starts, we'll hang out […]
Join us for music from our Davening Team, uplifting liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. Music, prayer and special guests will differ week to week, but you can always count […]
Celebrate Tu B'shevat, Jewish Earth Day, by cleaning up Montrose Beach. Bundle up for the weather including snow or hiking boots, a bag or bucket, and shovel. Following the clean up, we’ll gather at Everybody’s Coffee for hot chocolate (on Mishkan!) and learn more about the holiday. This program is geared toward 6th and 7th […]
If you have a student in 4th grade, this orientation is for you! We’ll discuss the who, what, why, when, and where of the BMitzvah process and date selection. This is an opportunity for you and your 4th grader to meet other families, ask questions, and learn more about what it means to be in […]
Crafting is great solo, but it's also a fun way to make friends! Join in Mishkan's first ever Teen/Tween Small Group to knit, craft, and maybe even learn a crafting skill from a new friend. Snacks will be provided, but don't forget to bring your own supplies. Accessibility Note: Main level is wheelchair accessible and […]
Are you a soon to be first-time parent? Join us for this four-part interactive workshop designed to help you prepare for this next chapter: the transition into parenthood. We will focus on building the foundation for your growing family with intentionality, helping you to grow your parenting skills and tools, and thinking about how you […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Come one and all for some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in this weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. The drop-in group meets weekly on Wednesdays. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Thursday sessions on the Contact Chai podcast. Register
Calling all LGBTQ+ Mishkanites! Mishkan's Queer Small Group is hosting another Shabbat Potluck, and you're invited. This month, we will be hosted by Builders Dan Forbush and Max Beshers at their home in Andersonville. Accessibility note: Condo is on the 3rd floor only accessible by 3 flights of stairs. There is usually ample free street […]
Mishkan's Migrant Response Team is co-organizing with Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) to host a Refugee Shabbat in honor of our new neighbors. In its sixth year now, HIAS empowers congregations, organizations, and individuals to bring awareness for refugee protection and welcome during this event. Accessibility Note: Home is around the corner from a Pink […]
The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. Rise & Shine will be held for children ages 0-4 at 10:00 am, Mah Tovu for children ages 5-8 at 11:00 am, and you can stay and schmooze for lunch. There will not be ASL provided for this service. Watch the livestream on the Mishkan […]
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. For Shabbat and other programs, masks are optional. For people ages 6 months and up, full vaccination is expected and boosters are heavily encouraged.
A Shabbat morning service for kids and parents age 5-8, using a kid’s siddur (prayer book) and getting comfortable with the music and words of a Mishkan style Shabbat morning, including stories and Torah conversations. We will meet for services at 9:30 am, with Mah Tovu beginning at 11:00 am. Vaccinations required for people over […]