What the heck is a phylactery? Oh, you mean tefillin! Have you ever been curious how to wrap tefillin? Join Builder Katherine Tynan for an outdoors and socially distanced Tefillin Wrap and Learn. Learn about tefillin, how to wrap them, and do some light davening with Mishkan friends. This program requires wearing masks. (Rain Location […]
Bring a chair and get cozy! From 10:00 am to noon, Rabbi Lizzi will lead a deep dive into the Rosh HaShannah Amidah. And at 10:45 am, our family-friendly kids’ sing-along will have the little ones singing, dancing, and celebrating summer together. We’ll all make kiddush together around 11:30 and hang in the park. Register […]
Warm up your vocal chords and grab a mask for an outdoor musical shabbat experience hosted by Anna Giuliano and D-Team member Benji Weiss. Since the onset of COVID, some immunocompromised community members haven't been able to participate in Shabbat services in the same way as before. This park jam is a chance to enjoy […]
Get ready for a low-key, fun-filled Saturday Shabbat with something for everyone. From 10:30 am to noon, Rabbi Steven will lead a deep dive into the siddur, helping us to slow down (it's summer after all), building a more personal relationship with the words of the prayer book. From 11:15 am to noon, our family-friendly […]
Get ready for a low-key, fun-filled Saturday Shabbat with something for everyone. From 10:30 am to noon, Rabbi Steven will lead a deep dive into the siddur, helping us to slow down (it's summer after all), building a more personal relationship with the words of the prayer book. From 11:15 am to noon, our family-friendly […]
Do you have a rising 5th or 6th grader who was just in Yotzrim (the 4th-5th grade class) at Mensch Academy this past year? Looking to continue these connections during the summer, outside of the classroom? If so, come to our Mensch Academy Meetup at Welles Park on Sunday, July 16th from 10-12:30pm. Hosted by […]
Get ready for a low-key, fun-filled Saturday Shabbat with something for everyone. From 10:30 am to noon, Rabbi Steven will lead a deep dive into the siddur, helping us to slow down (it's summer after all), building a more personal relationship with the words of the prayer book. Bring your chair or blanket and get […]
Picnics, parks, and pararshot! What do the municipal election results mean for the Chicago Jewish community and anyone looking to make change? Pack a picnic and join Mishkan's Local Action Team in the park for a fun, family-friendly discussion of positive, progressive politics. Register
All Mensch Academy families are invited to join us for our end of year celebration. We'll be doing it all — our final session of Mishpachton, a graduation ceremony for our 5th-7th grade students, and carnival-style stations for all ages to follow. This program is exclusively for families enrolled in Mensch Academy. Register
Get your study on with our summer drop-in beit midrash (aka house of learning). We'll dive into rabbinic texts with a different topic each week. BYO havruta study buddy or be matchmade with another community member. A Mishkan rabbi will open and close the learning (source sheets provided by Project Zug), followed by kiddush and […]