We'll share background on what this ceremony/life cycle event is, how family members on both sides of the family can participate, how to talk with your kids about BMitzvah and offer a supportive space to share, hear each other and be in community at this exciting and emotional time! Perfect for 4th-7th grade families, anyone […]
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2 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] The Book of Bereshit (Genesis) portrays our founding mothers and fathers as imperfect people grappling with raw emotions—love, fear, greed, jealousy, rejection, sorrow— all unfolding within a Divine covenant that intensifies the drama. Modern scholars tell us these ancient tales were compiled after the exile to Babylon, incorporating many folk traditions. Over the millennia, Jews […] |
1 event,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] |
4 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […]
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Following Morning Minyan, Rabbi Lizzi will interview Jakir Manela about his work as CEO of Adamah, the largest Jewish environmental organization in North America. Join at our regular Morning Minyan Zoom link If you enjoyed the first session of our Adult BMitzvah Cohort, join us to deepen your learning with the goal of reading from the Torah in February! We'd love to continue on this journey with you, and we hope you'll join us for another round of classes and gatherings. Register |
2 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […]
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Get to know other Miskhanite Parents on a night out with Mishkan! Drop your kids at Mishkan HQ, then enjoy an evening of drinks and schmoozing with other Mensch parents at Long Room. Students will have a pizza party and movie night with the Mensch staff -- we'll be watching Goat, which is about why […] |
2 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] How do we respond to a broken world? The early rabbis formed our tradition during a time when it felt like everything was falling apart. Recognizing that we can’t always fix things, they developed spiritual technology to help us navigate disaster, show up for one another, and build the kinds of communities that can help […] |
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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 […] Build your community with other new parents of babies as we schmooze and share the oys and joys of the first year of parenting. First timers and old timers welcome! Afterwards, join us for Rise and Shine, our Shabbat morning program for ages 0-4, full of music and songs. Infant Social Hour is led by […]
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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 Annie Hopmayer Saturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Our study session with Rabbi Steven diving into Pirkei Avot returns. Infant Social Hour at 9:15 am: Build your community with other new parents of babies […] |
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Join Builders Yonatan and Susan Shamgar for Kazablan, a 1973 Israeli musical starring Yehoram Gaon. An Israeli West Side Story about a Mizrahi gang leader in Jaffa and his relationship with an Ashkenazi woman that scandalizes their neighborhood as it is threatened with demolition by the municipality. Based on a late 60s stage musical that […] 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 is 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 |
3 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] Our final session! Rabbi Julie will join us in discussing: Joseph and Judah. Joseph, alienated from his people, makes the painful journey toward reconciliation with those who hurt him, while his older brother Judah repents his complicity and offers a selfless sacrifice to save a younger brother. Are there similarities/differences between this younger/elder story and that […] A down-to-Earth learning program for those who want to explore Judaism in an approachable and accessible way, open to all adult learners with a special track for those considering conversion. BluePrint is led by Rabbi Steven Philp with guest appearances by Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann, and other movers and shakers in the Chicago Jewish scene. The […] |
2 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] Calling all poets, writers, word nerds, and former theater kids! Miss your high school English class? Love Shakespeare? Ever wondered where that guy pulled his biggest themes from? Join Rabbi Julie for a text study series that dives deep into the surprising and sometimes funny parallels between the world’s greatest plays and the stories of […] |
3 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […]
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Following Morning Minyan, Rabbi Lizzi will interview Alice Miller about her work as CEO of NATAN, an Israel-based international disaster relief organization. Join at our regular Morning Minyan Zoom link
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Join Executive Director Rachel Cort, Creative Director/Shabbat Producer Anna Gelman, and Rabbi Ari Moffic, Director of Youth and Teen Experiences, Cohen Kadima Program to tour our new Shabbat venue! November 2 and November 11 are the only two dates we’ll be offering tours in advance of our move in February 2027. If neither of these dates […] |
1 event,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] |
6 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] Join Rabbi Ari and Rachel Mylan for a monthly 45-minute drop-in Zoom where parents of kids of all ages can learn, share, vent, and support one another. Together, we’ll explore Jewish practices, holidays, and values that can anchor our families in the rhythms of Jewish time while building community and connection. This 45-minute session is […] How do we respond to a broken world? The early rabbis formed our tradition during a time when it felt like everything was falling apart. Recognizing that we can’t always fix things, they developed spiritual technology to help us navigate disaster, show up for one another, and build the kinds of communities that can help […] |
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Join Rabbi Lizzi for a brand-new, monthly Shabbat service for the whole family. We'll sing, pray, learn a little Torah, and then enjoy kiddush lunch together. This program is intended for families with kids ages 5-12, but siblings and anyone else interested are welcome to this morning of community building and inspiration! Register Coming for […] |
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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 to meet other families, ask questions, and learn more about what it means to be in the BMitzvah program at Mishkan. Register […]
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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. Please email Leah Whiteman at [email protected] to join. This program is sponsored by Maggie's Place, Mishkan's holistic wellness center which provides support groups, resources, and pastoral counseling […] |
2 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] 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 |
3 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] Calling all poets, writers, word nerds, and former theater kids! Miss your high school English class? Love Shakespeare? Ever wondered where that guy pulled his biggest themes from? Join Rabbi Julie for a text study series that dives deep into the surprising and sometimes funny parallels between the world’s greatest plays and the stories of […]
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Last month NATAN, an Israeli all-volunteer humanitarian aid organization, opened the first Israeli clinic in the Gaza Children's Village. Please join us for a dialogue with R'Lizzi, NATAN's CEO Alice Miller, and Builder Mark Achler, about the organization's vital work providing aid to women and children. Together, we will learn about the challenges and the […] |
5 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […]
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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 to meet other families, ask questions, and learn more about what it means to be in the BMitzvah program at Mishkan. If […]
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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 and meet other new Builders! We will gather on Zoom for intros and a welcome by R'Julie and break into chevruta (paired groups) to discuss how we can […] |
1 event,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] |
3 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] How do we respond to a broken world? The early rabbis formed our tradition during a time when it felt like everything was falling apart. Recognizing that we can’t always fix things, they developed spiritual technology to help us navigate disaster, show up for one another, and build the kinds of communities that can help […] Bring in Shabbat with Rabbi Lizzi. Tonight's guest will be Mohammed Darawshe, Director of Strategy of Givat Haviva, the national education center of the Kibbutz Federation and the oldest institution in Israel promoting reconciliation between Jews and Arabs. Register for the Zoom link Coming for the first time? Let us know who you are so […] |
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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 […] Build your community with other new parents of babies as we schmooze and share the oys and joys of the first year of parenting. First timers and old timers welcome! Afterwards, join us for Rise and Shine, our Shabbat morning program for ages 0-4, full of music and songs. Infant Social Hour is led by […]
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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 Elliott Ginsburg Saturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Our study session with Rabbi Steven diving into Pirkei Avot returns. Infant Social Hour at 9:15 am: Build your community with other new parents of babies […] |
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1 event,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] |
1 event,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] |
1 event,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] |
1 event,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] |
1 event,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] |
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2 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] A down-to-Earth learning program for those who want to explore Judaism in an approachable and accessible way, open to all adult learners with a special track for those considering conversion. BluePrint is led by Rabbi Steven Philp with guest appearances by Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann, and other movers and shakers in the Chicago Jewish scene. The […] |
1 event,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] |
3 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] If you enjoyed the first session of our Adult BMitzvah Cohort, join us to deepen your learning with the goal of reading from the Torah in February! We'd love to continue on this journey with you, and we hope you'll join us for another round of classes and gatherings. Register 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,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […] |
2 events,Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning at 8:00 am, and each day offers something a little different. Mondays are alternately led by our pre-rabbinic intern Ilana Abusch and Davening Team member Emma Jacobson. Tuesdays are a traditional minyan led by Rabbi Steven. Wednesdays are […]
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Hanukkah, and Rabbi Steven and his partner would love to have you over to light candles with other couples who celebrate all the […] |
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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 […] Build your community with other new parents of babies as we schmooze and share the oys and joys of the first year of parenting. First timers and old timers welcome! Afterwards, join us for Rise and Shine, our Shabbat morning program for ages 0-4, full of music and songs. Infant Social Hour is led by […]
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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 Violet Rassner Saturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Our study session with Rabbi Steven diving into Pirkei Avot returns. Infant Social Hour at 9:15 am: Build your community with other new parents of babies […] |