Fertility Journey – February 2025
Fertility Journey – February 2025
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
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. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
In this clinician led support group 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
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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on 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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
As converts, we stand at the complex intersection of multiple identities – both those we have chosen and those we have inherited. Come explore definitions of Jewishness, constructions of race and identity, the history of antisemitism, and how it impacts us in this moment. This class will be led by Rebecca Stevens and Rabbi Steven, […]
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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
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 […]
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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
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 […]
Build your community with other new parents of babies as we sing, schmooze, and share the oys and joys of the first year of parenting. Build Your Village is led by Director of Early and Elementary Family Life Rachel Mylan. We will offer yummy snacks, but feel to bring your own nut-free favorites. Repeat attendance […]
The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. Programming Today, we will celebrate the BMitzvah of Selah Helphand. Saturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Our inaugural study session with Rabbi Steven diving into Pirkei Avot. Build Your Village at 9:15 am: Build community with other new parents of […]
Calling all parents, grandparents, and caregivers: join R’Ari Moffic, co-author of the newly released book Just Like Queen Esther, for a conversation about parenting, gender, and Purim! Together we will use Purim as a jumping-off point to update our learning and understanding of gender identities and expressions, including: terminology, the latest research on children and […]
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. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on 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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on 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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
In reviewing Benjamin Resnick’s debut novel Next Stop for the Jewish Book Council, Megan Peck Shub asks, “What would happen if, say, Israel collapsed into a black hole, triggering a global cataclysm that magnetically beckoned every Jewish person in the world? And what if the resulting antisemitic backlash triggered their destruction wholesale? Such a story […]
As converts, we stand at the complex intersection of multiple identities – both those we have chosen and those we have inherited. Come explore definitions of Jewishness, constructions of race and identity, the history of antisemitism, and how it impacts us in this moment. This class will be led by Rebecca Stevens and Rabbi Steven, […]
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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
As conflict continues to impact Israelis, Palestinians, and all those who call that part of the world home, sometimes it can feel like we are living in two different realities: our lives here, and our fear, anger, and sadness about what is happening overseas. Join other Mishkanites to share what is on our hearts and […]
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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
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 on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. We will be hearing from guest speakers Nadav Tamir, an accomplished Israeli diplomat, […]
Come prepare for Purim with a lowkey evening of Hamantaschen stuffing and Havdallah singing. This is a great chance to meet some other young people in our community or just make sure you have people to party with when Purim truly comes to town. Register
Welcome to the palace, Queens! Get all dressed up in your costumes and join us at our palace (the Copernicus Center) for a day of family Purim fun including activity stations, performances, and a whole lot of hamantaschen. For grades K-5, doors open at 12:45 pm with an interactive Megillah reading in English and Hebrew […]
The November elections have come and gone, but there is plenty of important work to do between major elections. You don't even have to wait until the 2026 midterms! There is an important upcoming Supreme Court Election in Wisconsin that is garnering national attention. Join builder Debbie Lessin in writing letters through votefwd.org encouraging Wisconsin […]
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. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
This event is a part of Temple Sholom's Israel-Speaker Series for 5785. Roots is a unique network of local Palestinians and Israelis who have come to see each other as the partners needed to make changes to end the conflict. Based on a mutual recognition of each People's connection to the Land, they are developing […]
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. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
There are so many incredible women throughout Jewish text — it’s time to dig deep and learn some more. Join Builder Julia Bellowe to explore the Jewish Heroines connected to holidays and traditions throughout our calendar. This month? Purim! From the underappreciated Vashti to the titular Esther, there's a lot to discuss. 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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
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. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Let’s gather to get hyped for a wild night of profound spiritual transcendence—no substances necessary. This is a holiday of flipping things around: rather than discussing how to cope with a holiday known for drunken debauchery, let's get ready to put our sober selves right at the center of the celebration. Join R'Zack Wiener for […]
Thirteen: the age when a Jewish youth becomes a Jewish adult, and the age when your favorite spiritual community has the budget to throw itself a rager! This year Mishkan Chicago turns 13, so of course we’re throwing the raddest, baddest party on Purim to celebrate. Wondering if you’re invited? As if! You are, like, […]
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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Turns out the mitzvah to hear megillah applies both in the evening and morning of Purim, so join us for morning minyan in costume or whatever delightful surprise keeps the revelry of the day flowing. You can log in using the regular minyan link or join us in the office in person for coffee, treats, […]
Join your fellow North Suburban Mishkanites for a welcoming vegetarian potluck dinner at a builder's home in Deerfield. We offer encouragement - but not pressure - to bring some Purim flair in your dish or your outfit. Please reach out to us with any questions. 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 […]
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. We will begin with Pirkei Avot, a compilation of rabbinic wisdom from the 1st and […]
Build your community with other new parents of babies as we sing, schmooze, and share the oys and joys of the first year of parenting. Build Your Village is led by Director of Early and Elementary Family Life Rachel Mylan. We will offer yummy snacks, but feel to bring your own nut-free favorites. Repeat attendance […]
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. Our next meeting of the Queer Youth Group will be Sunday, March 16th from 10:30am-12pm. We will explore Andersonville, do some thrift shopping, and get […]
Being a new dad can be hard, and those first five years are often the toughest. If you're a new father and looking for a space to find support, this is the group for you. Join us (with Builders Yoni Labow and Gideon Horberg) for a laid-back space where dads can laugh about the chaos […]
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. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
No matter how scary the world gets, books are the best escape! Join Builder Debbie Kaltman for a fiction book club that is "vaguely" Jewish. Each book will have Jewish themes or characters or authors, and you can rest assured that they will always be lighthearted and fun reads. This month's book will be Nine […]
In this clinician led support group 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
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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on 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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Following our March 19th session of Morning Minyan, join Rabbi Lizzi as her friend Rabbi Alon Ferency leads us in an exploration of how our spirituality informs our creativity — and vice versa. You can register by signing up for our usual Morning Minyan Zoom link. **** I. Art Is Why We Believe in God […]
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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on 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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
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 on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. This week at Shabbat services Mark Achler, former Mishkan board chair and adjunct […]
The November elections have come and gone, but there is plenty of important work to do between major elections. You don't even have to wait until the 2026 midterms! There is an important upcoming Supreme Court Election in Wisconsin that is garnering national attention. Join builder Debbie Lessin in writing letters through votefwd.org, encouraging Wisconsin […]
This is a workshop for soon to be first time parents, where we will discuss how to shape your Jewish home. This Maggie’s Place class is designed for expectant parents of all constellations and will be limited to 10 family units to help you build new connections with other expectant parents. This class is led […]
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. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
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. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on 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, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
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 this month’s queer shabbat potluck hosted by Builder Josh Goldman. This multi-generational event is super open to existing friends, strangers, singles, partners, gender-weirdos, outside-the-box queers, and any other LGBTQ+ Jews who just loves sharing a meal. Register
Saturdays with Mishkan are your space for music, stretching, and inspiration, and this Saturday's service is going to be extra relaxed. We don't have a BMitzvah, so we are dedicating even more time to tuneful davening, and there will be room for more questions, learners service style. Programming Rise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories […]
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.
Join Mensch Teacher and Mishkan Music Specialist Esther Fishbein for a new parent-child class exploring Shabbat through photography. Each session will include a short learners' service and a photography project related to the Torah portion. This program takes place during Saturday morning Shabbat for 5 sessions and will be broken up by age group. Parents/Caregivers […]
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.