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SUMMARY:Small Groups: 72+ Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:Join Builder Kay Ariel and other Mishkan 72+ elders for Gatherings: conversations exploring the Big Life Questions\, like Purpose\, Legacy and Wisdom. This month: The 7th Decade as the Shabbat of Life. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-72-gatherings-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Small Groups
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SUMMARY:Mensch Cafe: Mahjong!
DESCRIPTION:Hey Mensch parents (and anyone else who’d like to drop by)! Join Builders Andi Friedman and Sharon Wolfson 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! \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/mensch-cafe-mahjong/2025-11-23/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T173000
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UID:10021155-1763825400-1763832600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Pop Culture Torah: Abraham and Isaac in Music and Movies
DESCRIPTION:How do modern musicians\, filmmakers\, and comedians reinterpret one of the Torah’s most unsettling stories? Join Visiting Rabbinical Student Julie Fishbach for a deep dive into the Binding of Isaac (the Akedah) through the past century of pop culture. Together we’ll explore how generations of Jews have grappled with this tale of faith\, fear\, love and sacrifice and what it means for us today. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/pop-culture-torah-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20251029T155054Z
CREATED:20251028T154027Z
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UID:10021146-1763578800-1763586000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Polarization\, Peacemaking\, and Speaking Across the Divide: A 2-Part series with Reverend Alvin Bibbs and Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a two-part workshop taught by Reverend Alvin Bibbs and Rabbi Lizzi that series that help will deepen our community’s commitment to recognize and ease toxic polarization for the sake of making real world progress on the issues that divide us. Through interactive learning and real-world examples\, participants will explore how faith-based communities can foster dialogue\, empathy\, and shared humanity across deep differences. Each session offers practical tools for building bridges\, resolving conflict\, and strengthening community resilience in a divided world. This program is produced in partnership with Justice Journey Alliance\, the ONE America Movement\, and Rev Alvin Bibb. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/polarization-peacemaking-speaking-across-the-divide-2025/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T210000
DTSTAMP:20251029T185123Z
CREATED:20251022T160834Z
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UID:10021139-1763407800-1763413200@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Pizza\, Parsha\, Power
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mishkan Local Action Team for a Pizza Party! Learn how you can plug into JCUA’s ongoing work to affect positive change in Chicago\, including advocating for CARE Teams for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis to be assisted by teams of behavioral health professionals\, and the related Treatment Not Trauma campaign to provide mental healthcare without involving the police. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/pizza-parsha-power-nov-25/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T193000
DTSTAMP:20251112T154236Z
CREATED:20250829T205058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T154236Z
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SUMMARY:Baby and Beyond: Transition to Parenthood
DESCRIPTION:Are you a soon to be first-time parent? Join us for this three-part interactive workshop designed to help you prepare for this next chapter: the transition into parenthood. \nWe will focus on building the foundation for your growing family with intentionality\, helping you to grow your parenting skills and tools\, and thinking about how you want to shape your Jewish home. \nThis Maggie’s Place class is designed for expectant parents of all constellations and will be limited to 7 family units to help you build new connections with other expectant parents. \nThe program costs $72/family (half off for Builders). This class is led by Leah Whiteman\, a Couple and Family Therapist who is also a fully trained Labor and Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator and will feature expert speakers. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/babybeyond-2025/2025-11-16/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Maggie's Place
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T170000
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UID:10020618-1763307000-1763312400@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:KBM Tallis Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of the BMitzvah journey\, 7th graders and their parents are invited to create their own tallis (prayer shawl) in a hands-on workshop with a Jewish artist. Together\, we’ll explore the meaning and symbolism of the tallis connecting this ancient practice to your family’s story.  \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/tallis-making-workshop-2025/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Families,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20250806T190223Z
CREATED:20250806T190111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T190223Z
UID:10020566-1763211600-1763218800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Neurodivergent Adult Social Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/neurodivergent-adult-social-group-nov25/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20250918T182028Z
CREATED:20250918T181941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T182028Z
UID:10020983-1762974000-1762979400@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Are you there God? It’s Us\, Mishkan
DESCRIPTION:Do you believe in God? What do you believe about God? For many of us\, the images and ideas we were taught as children no longer hold up — yet we still long for language\, wisdom\, and frameworks that speak to our adult lives. In this new learning series\, we’ll explore the wide spectrum of Jewish thought on God — from belief to doubt\, mysticism to modern philosophy — and begin to articulate our own evolving theologies. This space is open to theists of all stripes: believers\, atheists\, agnostics\, and everyone in between. Together we’ll wrestle\, reflect\, and create our own language of faith and meaning in conversation with Jewish tradition. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/are-you-there-god-2025-2/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T203000
DTSTAMP:20250930T225506Z
CREATED:20250930T225506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T225506Z
UID:10020992-1762885800-1762893000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Film Club
DESCRIPTION:If you’re in your 20s or 30s and building an interfaith relationship\, this series is for you. Over three sessions at Mishkan HQ\, Facets Movie Theater\, and The Davis Theater we’ll explore how Jewish interfaith relationships are represented in film and reflect on our own experiences of building and belonging across traditions. Together we’ll watch The Way We Were (1973) and Keeping the Faith (2000). Each session will leave space for thoughtful conversation\, shared stories\, and the chance to connect with others navigating interfaith life. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/interfaith-film-club-11-11-25/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Interfaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T170000
DTSTAMP:20251112T154236Z
CREATED:20250829T205058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T154236Z
UID:10020607-1762700400-1762707600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Baby and Beyond: Transition to Parenthood
DESCRIPTION:Are you a soon to be first-time parent? Join us for this three-part interactive workshop designed to help you prepare for this next chapter: the transition into parenthood. \nWe will focus on building the foundation for your growing family with intentionality\, helping you to grow your parenting skills and tools\, and thinking about how you want to shape your Jewish home. \nThis Maggie’s Place class is designed for expectant parents of all constellations and will be limited to 7 family units to help you build new connections with other expectant parents. \nThe program costs $72/family (half off for Builders). This class is led by Leah Whiteman\, a Couple and Family Therapist who is also a fully trained Labor and Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator and will feature expert speakers. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/babybeyond-2025/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Maggie's Place
GEO:41.9545175;-87.6736236
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T120000
DTSTAMP:20251104T160733Z
CREATED:20251104T160619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T160733Z
UID:10021167-1762682400-1762689600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Mensch Cafe: Mahjong!
DESCRIPTION:Hey Mensch parents (and anyone else who’d like to drop by)! Join Builders Andi Friedman and Sharon Wolfson 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! \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/mensch-cafe-mahjong/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20250918T182028Z
CREATED:20250918T181941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T182028Z
UID:10020982-1762369200-1762374600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Are you there God? It’s Us\, Mishkan
DESCRIPTION:Do you believe in God? What do you believe about God? For many of us\, the images and ideas we were taught as children no longer hold up — yet we still long for language\, wisdom\, and frameworks that speak to our adult lives. In this new learning series\, we’ll explore the wide spectrum of Jewish thought on God — from belief to doubt\, mysticism to modern philosophy — and begin to articulate our own evolving theologies. This space is open to theists of all stripes: believers\, atheists\, agnostics\, and everyone in between. Together we’ll wrestle\, reflect\, and create our own language of faith and meaning in conversation with Jewish tradition. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/are-you-there-god-2025-2/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T170000
DTSTAMP:20251112T154236Z
CREATED:20250829T205058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T154236Z
UID:10020606-1762095600-1762102800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Baby and Beyond: Transition to Parenthood
DESCRIPTION:Are you a soon to be first-time parent? Join us for this three-part interactive workshop designed to help you prepare for this next chapter: the transition into parenthood. \nWe will focus on building the foundation for your growing family with intentionality\, helping you to grow your parenting skills and tools\, and thinking about how you want to shape your Jewish home. \nThis Maggie’s Place class is designed for expectant parents of all constellations and will be limited to 7 family units to help you build new connections with other expectant parents. \nThe program costs $72/family (half off for Builders). This class is led by Leah Whiteman\, a Couple and Family Therapist who is also a fully trained Labor and Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator and will feature expert speakers. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/babybeyond-2025/2025-11-02/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Maggie's Place
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T203000
DTSTAMP:20250918T182028Z
CREATED:20250918T181941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T182028Z
UID:10020981-1761764400-1761769800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Are you there God? It’s Us\, Mishkan
DESCRIPTION:Do you believe in God? What do you believe about God? For many of us\, the images and ideas we were taught as children no longer hold up — yet we still long for language\, wisdom\, and frameworks that speak to our adult lives. In this new learning series\, we’ll explore the wide spectrum of Jewish thought on God — from belief to doubt\, mysticism to modern philosophy — and begin to articulate our own evolving theologies. This space is open to theists of all stripes: believers\, atheists\, agnostics\, and everyone in between. Together we’ll wrestle\, reflect\, and create our own language of faith and meaning in conversation with Jewish tradition. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/are-you-there-god-2025-2/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T203000
DTSTAMP:20250918T033329Z
CREATED:20250918T033258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T033329Z
UID:10020972-1761503400-1761510600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Small Groups: Rosh Chodesh October 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. *This is a trans-inclusive space for all women. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-rocho-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Small Groups
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T200000
DTSTAMP:20251001T235632Z
CREATED:20251001T185344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T235632Z
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SUMMARY:MishTeens Presents: Comedian Pamela Schuller
DESCRIPTION:We’re kicking off our high school year with a special guest you won’t want to miss: Pamela Schuller\, an incredible comedian\, storyteller\, Jewish educator\, and disability advocate — check out her EliTalk here. Pamela will share hilarious and heartfelt stories about inclusion\, self-confidence\, and celebrating what makes you uniquely YOU. Then\, we’ll dive into an improv and storytelling workshop where you’ll get creative\, practice leadership skills\, and discover how to make every space more inclusive. This opportunity is open to all 9th-12th graders even if you’re not registered for MishTeens yet— though trust us\, you’ll want to sign up for the full series of incredible monthly speakers and dinners! \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/pamela-schuller-2025/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Teens & Tweens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T114500
DTSTAMP:20260123T210101Z
CREATED:20260123T210003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T210101Z
UID:10020630-1760785200-1760787900@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Mah Tovu: Exploring the Torah through STEM for K-5th Graders
DESCRIPTION:Our K–5 family Shabbat morning learning series is back! Join Rachel Mylan for Mah Tovu\, where each session includes a short learners’ service and a hands-on STEM project inspired by the weekly Torah portion. From Exodus experiments to Torah-themed slime\, this series runs from October-February. Parents/caregivers attend with their children. Registration required. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/mah-tovu-stem-10-18-26/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Shabbat
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T104500
DTSTAMP:20250801T192953Z
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SUMMARY:Rise & Shine
DESCRIPTION:Stories\, songs\, and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! Our Saturday service begins at 9:30 am and families are welcomed to meet us for Rise & Shine at 10:00 am. \nNo registration required. Children must be supervised by an adult.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/rise-shine-42/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20251016T174704Z
CREATED:20250416T045227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T174704Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Unplugged — New Time!
DESCRIPTION:Our main service will run from 9:30 – 11:00 am to allow those attending the No Kings Rally to make it downtown; we will have poster board and markers available for those who would like to create a sign. There will be no kiddush lunch but bagels and coffee will be available before the service beginning at 9:00 am. \n\nBuild Your Village\, community for parents of infants\, begins at 9:15 am.\nRise & Shine\, stories and songs for kids ages 0-4\, begins at 10:00 am.\nMah Tovu: Exploring Torah through STEM for K-5 begins at 11:00 am.\nWe have Mishkan Justice T-shirts available for purchase in advance which you can pick up at the service — buy one here.\nThere will not be ASL provided for this service.\n\nWatch the livestream on the Mishkan YouTube channel. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-unplugged-10-18-2025/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
DTSTAMP:20251010T142130Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T142130Z
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SUMMARY:Build Your Village
DESCRIPTION:Build your community with other new parents of babies as we sing\, schmooze\, and share the oys and joys of the first year of parenting. Build Your Village is led by Director of Early and Elementary Family Life Rachel Mylan. We will offer yummy snacks\, but feel to bring your own nut-free favorites. The Build Your Village program is sponsored by a generous grant from jBaby Chicago and JUF. \nThis program will meet on 10/18\, 11/1\, 11/15\, and 12/6. You only need to register once! \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/byv-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T093000
DTSTAMP:20251010T153905Z
CREATED:20250815T174414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T153905Z
UID:10020591-1760517000-1760520600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Simchat Torah Minyan
DESCRIPTION:The torahs are unrolled and re-rolled on the night of the 14th\, but Simchat Torah continues the following day… Join us by observing it at morning minyan! You can log in using the regular minyan link or join us in-person at the office for coffee. Either way\, we’ll celebrate the end of an old cycle\, the beginning of a fresh cycle\, Torah\, and our community. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/simchat-torah-minyan-2025/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Simchat Torah
GEO:41.9545175;-87.6736236
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T190000
DTSTAMP:20250807T211727Z
CREATED:20250807T211727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T211727Z
UID:10020570-1757784600-1757790000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Family Selichot @ Mishkan HQ
DESCRIPTION:In the final days of Elul\, the month leading up to Rosh Hashanah\, it is a tradition to gather to observe havdalah and sing songs called Selichot (Hebrew for “forgiveness”). Kindergarten – 5th Graders and their families are invited to join us for dinner\, havdalah\, and themed activities to learn about the holiday and prepare for the High Holy Days. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/family-selichot-2025/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Families,Featured Home,Holiday
GEO:41.9545175;-87.6736236
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T150000
DTSTAMP:20250730T171234Z
CREATED:20250730T171105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T171234Z
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SUMMARY:Neurodivergent Adult Social Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/neurodivergent-adult-social-group-september-2025/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
GEO:41.9545175;-87.6736236
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T173000
DTSTAMP:20250806T182934Z
CREATED:20250806T173340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T182934Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Queer Youth Group is an affinity space for tweens and teens to explore the intersection of their Jewish and Queer identities while building community through fun events and activities. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/queer-youth-group-2/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,LGBTQ+,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T213000
DTSTAMP:20250902T190815Z
CREATED:20250806T144331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T190815Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat in Song with Aly Halpert and Rabbi Lizzi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Builder-exclusive musical Shabbat experience co-led by Rabbi Lizzi and special guest Aly Halpert\, a queer Jewish musician\, educator\, and activist whose original music uplifts\, inspires\, and helps us imagine new possibilities. A longtime songleader for organizations like Let My People Sing\, Kol Tzedek\, and Eden Village Camp\, Aly has written melodies that you may already recognize from Mishkan services! Together with Rabbi Lizzi\, she’ll guide us through a Shabbat of music\, prayer\, and reflection. \nThis program is fully booked! However\, Aly Halpert will also be holding a Song Circle with our friends at Mah Tovu this Saturday: https://luma.com/16aulxuthttps://luma.com/16aulxut 
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/shabbat-in-song-with-aly-halpert-and-rabbi-lizzi/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Builder Event,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T203000
DTSTAMP:20250819T151402Z
CREATED:20250812T195246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T151402Z
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SUMMARY:A Heart of Many Rooms: Sharing our Stories About Israel and Palestine
DESCRIPTION:As we prepare for the new year\, we approach another anniversary: October 7. Holding the pain of the past two years\, how do we account for our pain and the pain of so many people\, Israeli and Palestinian\, while preserving hope for 5786? Join other Mishkanites to share what is on our hearts and minds in this moment\, as we do some chesbon ha’nefesh – taking stock of our lives and of the world\, together. This is a facilitated discussion space led by Rabbi Steven\, to create a community of care amidst complexity. This program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/a-heart-of-many-rooms-september-2025/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Maggie's Place
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T114500
DTSTAMP:20250728T135806Z
CREATED:20250627T174235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T135806Z
UID:10020341-1756551600-1756554300@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Mah Tovu: Exploring the Torah through Poetry for K-5th Graders
DESCRIPTION:Join Rachel Mylan for a new parent-child class exploring Torah stories through poetry. Each session will include a short learners’ service and a poetry project related to the Torah portion. This is a drop-in program which does not require registration. \nThis three session program takes place during Saturday Morning Shabbat on August 2nd (at Chicago Jewish Day School)\, August 16th (at Mishkan HQ)\, and August 30th (at Mishkan HQ). Parents/Caregivers must attend with their child.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/mah-tovu-exploring-the-torah-through-poetry-for-k-5th-graders/2025-08-30/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T104500
DTSTAMP:20250801T192914Z
CREATED:20250731T202911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T192914Z
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SUMMARY:Rise & Shine
DESCRIPTION:Stories\, songs\, and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! Our Saturday service begins at 9:30 am and families are welcomed to meet us for Rise & Shine at 10:00 am. \nNo registration required. Children must be supervised by an adult.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/rise-shine-41/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
GEO:41.9545175;-87.6736236
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T123000
DTSTAMP:20250827T193344Z
CREATED:20250412T201829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T193344Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music\, stretching\, learning\, and inspiration. \nProgramming\nToday\, we will be celebrating the baby naming of the child of Steve Sondheimer and Michael Brown. Mishkanite Aliza Becker\, along with Ethan Aronson of Arise Chicago\, a faith-based labor and immigration justice organization\, will share some words for Labor in the Pulpit. \n\nRise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4\nMah Tovu at 11:00 am: The third class in the series — Exploring the Torah through Poetry For K-5th Graders!\n\nThere will not be ASL provided for this service. \nWatch the livestream on the Mishkan YouTube channel. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-unplugged-08-30-2025/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Shabbat
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