Join the Mishkan Local Action Team for a home-hosted Shabbat dinner in Ravenswood. Together, we’ll welcome Shabbat with food, songs, and meaningful conversation. We’ll use three questions to unpack the IL state budget and reflect on how our spending reveals our values. Register
Join the Jewish Movie Club as we watch the Season 2 premiere of Nobody Wants This. Together we’ll unpack and critique the show’s depiction of Jewish characters and themes in an open, respectful, and thoughtful discussion. Bring snacks or just bring yourself—it’ll be a chill evening with meaningful conversation. Register
Calling all Mishkanites in their 30s & 40s! Tired of spinning the dreidel? Try rolling dice! Join Builders Susan and Yonatan Shamgar for a Hanukkah Board Game Night at their home in Ravenswood. Feel free to bring a game of your choice, a snack, or just bring yourselves! Register
Do you like Halloween? Looking for scares to drive you Meshuga? Try Yiddish horror! Join Yonatan and Susan Shamgar for a screening of The Dybbuk as part of Jewish Movie Club. A brief havdalah will proceed the screening and there will be time for discussion after. BYO snacks to share! Register
Open to current and part Build Your Village participants! Join us after Rise and Shine for a casual gathering at a Builder home in Ravenswood. Snacks will be provided, BYO sippy cups! Register
If you love cinema and movies, we have the group for you! Come celebrate all things Jewish cinematography with our brand new Jewish Movie Club hosted by Yonatan and Susan Shamgar. Our inaugural movie screening will be the Yiddish film The Dybbuk, followed by a brief discussion afterwards. BYO favorite movie snack to share! 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
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
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 Hosted by Avery Komlofske at his home in Ravenswood. So bring your whole self — along with favorite dish, dessert, or drink — and welcome Shabbat with us. Register