Mishkan Calendar

Second Unitarian Church

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  • Friday Night Shabbat

    Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

    Join us for music from our Davening Team, uplifting liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. This week's Shabbat will feature a guest drash on sobriety and a sober kiddush. During the High Holidays this past year, Rabbi Lizzi shared the life-changing impact of her experience as a bone marrow donor through Gift of Life. Inspired […]

  • Friday Night Shabbat

    Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

    You can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. New around here or looking to check us out? Join us before services for our MishCurious Happy Hour! This week's service will feature two guest drashers: Alana Sindelar and Gabi Finkelstein, MishTeens about to graduate high school! Stick around […]

  • MishCurious Happy Hour

    Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

    Have you been meaning to check out Mishkan? Want to come to services, but are a little unsure who will be your seat buddies? Join us for this pre-Shabbat happy hour and connect with other Mish-curious folks! We’ll gather in the loft space at 2nd Unitarian Church, where services will be held that evening. Register

  • Friday Night Shabbat — Featuring Jeremy Ben-Ami of J Street

    Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

    Tonight's service will feature a guest drash by Jeremy Ben-Ami, the president of J Street, the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans. After services, you are invited to join us for snacks (catered by Schmaltz & Vinegar!) and a Q&A session with Jeremy to learn more about his work and how we can get […]

  • Friday Night Shabbat

    Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

    Join us for music from our Davening Team, uplifting liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. Music, prayer and special guests will differ week to week, but you can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. We are hosting a 55+ Happy Hour upstairs before services! ASL interpretation will […]

  • 55+ Happy Hour

    Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

    A happy hour for those who got ALL the Rob Reiner jokes at Purim. Come sip a cocktail, glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice before services. Register

  • March Shabbat Dinner

    Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

    Following services, join us for a cozy Shabbat dinner to fight the winter blues! A delicious vegetarian dinner will be catered by Schmaltz & Vinegar and costs $20 per person ($15 for Builders). The meal will be in Second Unitarian’s loft space, which is up a flight of stairs. An elevator is available. Register

  • Friday Night Shabbat

    Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

    Join us for music from our Davening Team, uplifting liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. Music, prayer and special guests will differ week to week, but you can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. This week's service features a special guest drash from Rabbi Ezra Weinberg, founder […]

  • Friday Night Shabbat

    Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

    Join us for music from our Davening Team, uplifting liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. Music, prayer and special guests will differ week to week, but you can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. We will hold our first-ever Hanukkah Market before services! Watch the livestream on […]

  • Mishkan Hanukkah Market

    Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

    We are excited to unveil our first-ever Hanukkah Market. Come early to Friday Night Shabbat on December 12th (our last in-person Shabbat of 2025!) to enjoy drinks and snacks while perusing handmade art, Judaica, jewelry, and crafts. The incredible art is all handmade by Mishkanite artists, including Builders like Leigh Goldsmith and Jane Charney, as well […]