What if God was in us all along? To kick off Pride Weekend, join us for an evening of learning with Yiscah Smith, who will be showing us how Judaism’s sacred texts can help us experience the divine presence within each of us. Yiscah is a thought leader, spiritual activist, international speaker, and author whose […]
Maybe you never celebrated becoming a b'mitvah. Maybe you did—and want a chance to return with new questions and a deeper sense of who you are today. Our Adult BMitzvah Cohort is an opportunity to dive deeper into your Judaism by embracing an important ritual of Jewish adulthood (no matter your age!) Together, we’ll explore […]
For generations, Jews have gathered around tables to sing and share stories. A tisch is an opportunity to do just that. Join us for a special pride tisch, where we are inviting members of the LGBTQ+ community - young and old - to share stories about queer Chicago. In between, we’ll sing songs while enjoying […]
Maybe you never celebrated becoming a b'mitvah. Maybe you did—and want a chance to return with new questions and a deeper sense of who you are today. Our Adult BMitzvah Cohort is an opportunity to dive deeper into your Judaism by embracing an important ritual of Jewish adulthood (no matter your age!) Together, we’ll explore […]
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 will be entirely community-led and follow a rotating leader model, with oversight by Builders Judy Yacker & Hannah Podhorzer. The group intends to continue to meet for a […]
Join Mishkan Builder Alan Brown to discuss recent debates about the future of American Judaism. Together we'll explore Rabbi Kula's recent essay "The Wrong Diagnosis: Defending the Vulnerable Is Not Assimilation" and the recent debate between Rabbi Sharon Braus and Rabbi David Ingber on Jonah Platt's podcast Being Jewish. Participants are asked to read and listen to […]
Come hang out at Mishkan HQ with other Neurodivergent adults! There will be games, light snacks, and opportunities to connect with one another. If you have a board game to share, feel free to bring it! Register This program is clinician-led and sponsored by Maggie's Place, Mishkan's holistic wellness center which provides support groups, resources, […]
Maybe you never celebrated becoming a b'mitvah. Maybe you did—and want a chance to return with new questions and a deeper sense of who you are today. Our Adult BMitzvah Cohort is an opportunity to dive deeper into your Judaism by embracing an important ritual of Jewish adulthood (no matter your age!) Together, we’ll explore […]
What if imagination is not an escape from reality, but a doorway into deeper connection? Join Scholar-in-Residence Rodger Kamenetz (author of Jew in the Lotus) for an interactive Shavuot workshop inspired by his latest book, Seeing into the Life of Things. Together, we’ll explore how poetry, attention, and blessing can open us to moments of […]
On Shavuot, we celebrate revelation and the moment we received Torah at Sinai. But what if revelation isn’t only something that happened once, long ago? What if it’s still unfolding, in our dreams, our imagination, and the quiet moments of everyday life? Join award-winning author and poet Rodger Kamenetz (The Jew in the Lotus) for […]