Mishkan High Holidays 5787
Four days of joyful prayer, music, and high holy inspiration with Mishkan Chicago.
September 11th — September 21st
Join us for Get Higher 5787 — four days of joyful prayer, music, and high holy inspiration at the Copernicus Center. High Holidays at Mishkan are a chance to ground ourselves in a reflective and joyful space, to draw strength and inspiration from our traditions, our music, our prayers, and our community, and to find steadiness in ourselves, each other, and something much bigger than ourselves when the world around us feels so off balance. At High Holidays, we recommit to the places, people, and issues that matter most in our lives and envision the world as it could be, and ourselves as we could be. Whether you’re with us in-person or joining our livestream, we look forward to reflecting, dreaming, and davening with you about how we build our world from love. Register now!
Builder tickets are available as of July 28th. If you don’t see Builder tickets on the “Select Tickets” screen, please email [email protected] to request the access link.
General Admission tickets will become available on August 10th. Please note that with Buildership, you receive a discount on all High Holiday tickets. A General Admission ticket to our Main Service costs $105, whereas a Builder ticket costs $30.00 — a savings of $75, or over 70%! If you are interested in becoming a Builder to access this discount, please email [email protected].
Program Schedule
Erev Rosh Hashanah — September 11th
- Livestream Service: 6:45 – 8:30 pm
Rosh Hashanah Day One — September 12th
- Rosh Hashanah Main Service: 9:45 – 2:45 pm
- Lunch: 2:45 pm
- Early Childhood Service: 9:30 – 10:15 am
- K – 5 Service: 10:30 – 11:15 am
Kol Nidre — September 20th
- Kol Nidre Service: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Yom Kippur — September 21st
- Yom Kippur Main Service: 9:45 – 2:45 pm
- Yizkor: 2:45 – 3:30 pm
- Lay-led Classes: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
- Ne’ila: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
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Break Fast: 7:00 pm
- Yom Kippur Early Childhood Service: 9:30 – 10:15 am
- Yom Kippur K – 5 Service: 10:30 – 11:15 am
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Pricing Information
Main services (Rosh Hashanah Day One, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur):
- $105/Adult* for each main service
- $30/Builder for each main service
- Children ages 2 – 18 (under 2 is free)
- $35/Child for each main service
- $20/Builder Child for each main service
- $25 per person
- $15 per person for Builders
- Read more about our full suite of offerings for our families and kids.
State-of-the-art livestream:
- $40 for all livestreamed holidays (Erev Rosh, Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur)
- Free for all Builders!
*Every ticket purchased for the Main Service on Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur includes admittance for one attendee to our Family Services! Please purchase a ticket or reserve a spot for every member of your party over age 2.
Radical inclusivity is one of our core values, and we take it seriously. Being a welcoming community means our doors are always open to everyone. We understand that the full price of High Holiday tickets may be a barrier to entry for some. If these prices create financial hardship, we have options for you.
Families
We are offering a variety of programs to engage families in learning about the themes of the High Holidays. For more information on our full lineup of High Holiday Family Programs, see this page.
- Rosh Hashanah Day One and Yom Kippur
At our services on Rosh Hashanah Day One (September 12th) and Yom Kippur (September 21st), we will have the following Family Programs:- Early Childhood Service: 9:30 – 10:15 am
- K – 5 Service: 10:30 – 11:15 am
- Museum of Awe (All Ages): An interactive play space for kids to learn about the themes of the High Holidays.
- Lil’ Builder Drop-Off Childcare (K-5th, Builder only)
- Tween & Teen Nosh & Drash (6th-12th, Builder only)
Please note that the main service and the family service run simultaneously this year. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (accompanied by a caregiver) are welcome to play and kibbutz in our baby play space during the K – 5 service.
- Second Day Rosh for Families at Welles Park
Babies, preschoolers, toddlers, and students K-2 are invited to join us along with their families for family singing. Grandparents and other loved ones welcome! 4th and 5th grade students can join Rabbi Julie for a super-secret-extra-special Rosh Hashanah celebration. Stick around afterwards for a bring-your-own-picnic lunch and games in the park.
Every ticket purchased for the Main Service on Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur includes admittance for one attendee to our Family Services! Please purchase a ticket or reserve a spot for every member of your party over age 2.
Venue Information & FAQ
- Our services on Rosh Hashanah Day One (September 12th), Kol Nidre (September 20th), and Yom Kippur (September 21st) all take place at the Copernicus Center (5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630). For more information on this venue and our comprehensive FAQ, see this handy page.
- Our services on Erev Rosh Hashanah (September 11th) are livestream-only, and access is included with all ticket purchases.
- Please note that our Second Day Rosh Hashanah (September 13th) outdoor service is in Welles Park.
Livestream
Can’t make it to our High Holiday services in-person? Don’t fret! Mishkan’s services on Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah Day One, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur are all broadcast in a beautiful, state-of-the-art livestream featuring live captioning that makes following along from home easy. Tickets are just $40 for access to all services!
See below for an uplifting, musical moment of davening from last year’s Rosh Hashanah service:
