Join R’Ari and Ilana to create part of the Mishkan Family Purim experience! There are two opportunities to participate, and all are welcome to come to one or both sessions. February 12th 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Filming the Teen Spiel! @ Mishkan HQ Teens will meet at Mishkan HQ to enjoy a pizza dinner and […]
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Biff! Bang! Boo Haman! Purim is the story of Esther — an unlikely hero who discovers her own power and steps forward at exactly the moment she’s needed. Join Mishkan for a superhero-themed Purim party, celebrating heroes from our favorite comics and our own lives. Dress up as your favorite character and come play Spin-The-Wheel […] Ometz is a confidential peer support group for Jews seeking a self-directed path to manage or change addictive behaviors. Facilitated by longtime Mishkan community member Tim “Amichai” Graves, this non-12 Step gathering focuses on personal empowerment, self-management, and growth, drawing strength from Jewish values. If you are looking for community and healing, please join […] |
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Celebrate Purim with friends old and new! Join Rabbi Steven for a pre-party happy hour where Jews-by-Choice — whether you’re long-time, recent, or just beginning your journey — can connect over a drink and conversation before heading together to Mishkan’s Purim celebration. Register
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You've been invited to a taping of the hottest comedy program on air — The Tonight Spiel with Mishkan Chicago. Formal attire is strictly forbidden at our pre-show cocktail hour, and only the most outrageous outfits will do at our costume parade. Then, enjoy a hilarious night of entertainment featuring topical sketches lampooning the news […] Torah Talk is canceled this week for Purim! Join us in-person at the Chop Shop, or hop on the Livestream to join in the fun from home. Purchase Purim Tickets |
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4 events,Join us for an extended Saturday Morning Mishnah from 8:45am-9:45am during Shabbat Services. Are you someone who loves studying rabbinic texts? Or perhaps you are thinking about exploring them for the first time? Join Rabbi Steven on Shabbat mornings to dive into the world of the rabbis. Texts will be in Hebrew and English. Feel […]
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The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. Programming Today, we will celebrate the BMitzvah of Mason Fuchs Saturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Our study session with Rabbi Steven diving into Pirkei Avot returns. Rise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4 Mah Tovu at […]
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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. |
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Calling all parents of teens! This stage can be so hard and confusing and bewildering — but also exciting and fun and lovely. We are here for all of it! Come chat with fellow parents as we support each other through what it’s like to have a teenager. This group meets every 6 weeks or […]
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed until further notice. We look forward to welcoming Eliana Light to Mishkan later in the year
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Join Builder Kathryn Zamiela and bring your favorite craft to hang out with Mishkanites for a (mostly monthly) crafternoon! Tea and gluten-free snacks provided. Feel free to bring ideas future future group crafts! Register |
2 events,Builder Tim Graves returns to lead Torah Talk, a discussion of the weekly parsha through modern commentary, focusing on how the word of Torah relates to the world of today. This group will meet every Monday starting on October 20th. Register Death is the one thing every one of us has in common — and yet, for many, it remains shrouded in mystery and fear. This four-part class invites us to face that reality with courage, curiosity, and Jewish wisdom. Join Rabbi Steven and Mishkan’s Progressive Chevra Kedisha to learn the rituals and practices around death […] |
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1 event,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 |
1 event,Some arguments build understanding – others build walls. Join Rabbi Lizzi and Robbie Gringras, co-founder of For the Sake of Argument, for a three-part workshop series designed to help us argue better: with compassion, curiosity, and conviction. Through text study, practice, and reflection, we’ll build the muscles we need to speak our truths, hear others […] |
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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's service features a special guest drash from Rabbi Ezra Weinberg, founder […]
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Following services, join us for a cozy Shabbat dinner to fight the winter blues! A delicious vegetarian dinner will be catered by Schmaltz & Vinegar and costs $20 per person ($15 for Builders). The meal will be in Second Unitarian’s loft space, which is up a flight of stairs. An elevator is available. Register |
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Come hang out at Mishkan HQ with other Neurodivergent adults! There will be games, light snacks, and opportunities to connect with one another. This program is clinician-led and sponsored by Maggie's Place. Register
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Did you know that divorce can be a mitzvah, a difficult but sacred act that allows people to start a new chapter in their lives? Come learn with Batsheva Ganz, co-founder of Divorce First Responders and Rabbi Ezra Weinberg, the founder of Jews Get Divorce – which works to redefine communal response to this important […] |
6 events,Hey Mensch parents (and anyone else who’d like to drop by)! Join Builder Andi Friedman for a casual Mahjong game and vegetarian brunch potluck. No experience necessary- but if you have a set and/or a card please bring it, as well as food to share! Register
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Join Builder Prudence Gourguechon and other Mishkan 72+ elders for Gatherings: conversations exploring the Big Life Questions, like Purpose, Legacy and Wisdom. This month: Engagement with the World (or not) led by Gail Volk! Register
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Join Builder Erica Esser in her home or via Zoom to prep for the next No Kings Protest on March 28th. This group will meet to do everything from brainstorm value driven chants to coordinate logistics for the day. Jen Small from Singing Resistance will join to share songs! Come if you're interested in getting […] |
3 events,Builder Tim Graves returns to lead Torah Talk, a discussion of the weekly parsha through modern commentary, focusing on how the word of Torah relates to the world of today. This group will meet every Monday starting on October 20th. Register 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 […]
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Join Mishkan’s Local Action Team and Rabbi Lizzi for a conversation exploring how we can bring justice into our seder conversations. Together, we’ll explore how to hold the ancient story of liberation alongside the realities of the world we live in today. We’ll share tools for navigating complicated conversations, energizing your seder-goers to engage and […] |
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After Morning Minyan, join Rabbi Lizzi in conversation with Josh Cynamon, who studies cognitive science and AI as a PhD candidate at Indiana University, about the ups, downs and cautions he sees in the emergence of Artificial Intelligence. Bio: Josh Cynamon studied math as an undergrad at WashU, and trying to understand how different people […] |
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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 Some arguments build understanding – others build walls. Join Rabbi Lizzi and Robbie Gringras, co-founder of For the Sake of Argument, for a three-part workshop series designed to help us argue better: with compassion, curiosity, and conviction. Through text study, practice, and reflection, we’ll build the muscles we need to speak our truths, hear others […] |
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Parents are invited to join Rachel Mylan and Rabbi Ari for a conversation with our friends at SHALVA about how to start promoting healthy relationships with kids at any age, and how to help kids distinguish between healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships. Bring your questions! Register
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Join your fellow North Suburban Mishkanites for a welcoming vegetarian potluck dinner hosted by Builder Abra Chusid at her home in Skokie. Abra will be providing a main course; please let us know what dish you'd like to bring! Register |
5 events,Join us for an extended Saturday Morning Mishnah from 8:45am-9:45am during Shabbat Services. Are you someone who loves studying rabbinic texts? Or perhaps you are thinking about exploring them for the first time? Join Rabbi Steven on Shabbat mornings to dive into the world of the rabbis. Texts will be in Hebrew and English. Feel […]
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The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. Programming Saturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Our study session with Rabbi Steven diving into Pirkei Avot returns. Rise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4 Mah Tovu at 11:00 am: A fun service for kids Grades K-5. […]
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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. |
1 event,Join Mishkan Chicago and Lawndale Christian Community Church for a new series bringing together adults in their 20s and 30s to share meals, study sacred text, and build relationships across lines of race, class, and faith. Over four gatherings hosted in each of our communities, we’ll explore biblical texts about land, place, and belonging — […] |
1 event,Death is the one thing every one of us has in common — and yet, for many, it remains shrouded in mystery and fear. This four-part class invites us to face that reality with courage, curiosity, and Jewish wisdom. Join Rabbi Steven and Mishkan’s Progressive Chevra Kedisha to learn the rituals and practices around death […] |
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Imagine knowing as a kid that your mom had been a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust. But imagine learning as an adult, that she had been on Schindler’s list, one of a handful of survivors saved by a German. So begins Mishkan Builder Robert Don’s story of reclaiming his family narrative and healing intergenerational trauma. […] 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 |
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Maximize the Passover vibes in our monthly music jam 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 music and […] |
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A happy hour for those who got ALL the Rob Reiner jokes at Purim. Come sip a cocktail, glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice before services. Register
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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 are hosting a 55+ Happy Hour upstairs before services! ASL interpretation will […] |
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March 28 might have the largest nonviolent protest planned in American history, but it's also Shabbes! So if you're a Jew looking to show up at the rally, and you'd also love to recognize and celebrate Shabbat, we'll be gathering at the Southeast Corner of Monroe and Columbus (look for the red pomegranate) to get […]
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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. This program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place. Please email Leah Whiteman at [email protected] to join. |
3 events,Some arguments build understanding – others build walls. Join Rabbi Lizzi and Robbie Gringras, co-founder of For the Sake of Argument, for a three-part workshop series designed to help us argue better: with compassion, curiosity, and conviction. Through text study, practice, and reflection, we’ll build the muscles we need to speak our truths, hear others […]
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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. This program costs $10 and is free for kids enrolled in Kadima Youth Group. Register
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There's a lot that goes into prepping for Passover. Join R'Steven for this hands-on workshop as we learn the ins and outs of getting your home ready for the holiday. We'll practice by kashering (making suitable for kosher use) the Mishkan HQ kitchen for the holiday — as well as carbo-loading with some pizza to […] |
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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. This program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place. Register 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) […] |
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3 events,Join Mishkan for our second annual Home Hosted Seders! This year, we're doing it potluck style, so while the hosts will handle ritual items and a main course, please be prepared to bring a (Chametz-free) side, salad, or dessert. Read on for more info about what Seders are happening. Gold Coast (Second Dinner) - Hosted […] Our office will be closed for Passover from April 1st - April 9th. From April 1st - April 8th, the minyan Zoom link will remain online for those who wish to gather, but our rabbis and staff will not be leading minyan. On April 9th, Rabbi Steven will be back to lead us in Yizkor […]
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Join us for our fifth 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. $72/ticket Current BluePrint students and a guest can attend for free! Program alumni receive a 50% discount. Register |
2 events,Join us for special Passover tunes and liturgy, led by Eli Newell, Mishkanite and Rabbinical/Cantorial student. Register |
1 event,Our office will be closed for Passover from April 1st - April 9th. From April 1st - April 8th, the minyan Zoom link will remain online for those who wish to gather, but our rabbis and staff will not be leading minyan. On April 9th, Rabbi Steven will be back to lead us in Yizkor […] |
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