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SUMMARY:View From The Top: Andrew Rehfeld\, President & Professor of Political Thought of Hebrew Union College
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Lizzi and Andrew Rehfeld\, President and Professor of Political Thought of Hebrew Union College\, for a conversation about the state of American Judaism. You can join us on our usual Morning Minyan Zoom. \nView From The Top: A Discussion Series w/ Rabbi Lizzi\nRabbis are on the front lines of leading communities\, speaking out for moral clarity and Jewish values\, and representing Jews in multi-faith spaces. But there is a rabbinic pipieline problem in the world outside of Orthodoxy\, and this moment in American Jewish history has been called “the end of the Golden Age of Judaism in America.” Are we headed for a renaissance of American Judaism or a decline? Join Rabbi Lizzi for a series with the heads of different rabbinical seminaries training the next generation of Jewish leaders\, on what they’re seeing from where they sit — what challenges and opportunities\, and where they see American Judaism headed.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/view-from-the-top-andrew-rehfeld-president-professor-of-political-thought-of-hebrew-union-college/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T093000
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SUMMARY:View From The Top: R'Deborah Waxman\, President and CEO of Reconstructing Judaism
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Lizzi and Rabbi Deborah Waxman\, President and CEO of Reconstructing Judaism\, for a conversation about the state of American Judaism. You can join us on our usual Morning Minyan Zoom. \nView From The Top: A Discussion Series w/ Rabbi Lizzi\nRabbis are on the front lines of leading communities\, speaking out for moral clarity and Jewish values\, and representing Jews in multi-faith spaces. But there is a rabbinic pipieline problem in the world outside of Orthodoxy\, and this moment in American Jewish history has been called “the end of the Golden Age of Judaism in America.” Are we headed for a renaissance of American Judaism or a decline? Join Rabbi Lizzi for a series with the heads of different rabbinical seminaries training the next generation of Jewish leaders\, on what they’re seeing from where they sit — what challenges and opportunities\, and where they see American Judaism headed.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/view-from-the-top-rdeborah-waxman-president-and-ceo-of-reconstructing-judaism/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T093000
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UID:10019994-1747211400-1747215000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Conversation with Alice Miller\, CEO of Natan Worldwide Disaster Relief
DESCRIPTION:Following our Morning Minyan\, join Rabbi Lizzi for a conversation with Alice Miller\, the CEO of Natan Worldwide Disaster Relief\, an Israeli organization providing all-volunteer medical\, dental\, and humanitarian support all over the world. \nTo join us\, please use your Zoom. You can register for our Morning Minyan Zoom link here.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/conversation-with-alice-miller-ceo-of-natan-worldwide-disaster-relief/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T190000
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UID:10018442-1745258400-1745262000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Disability and Chronic Illness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this clinician led support group for adults (18+) experiencing disability or chronic illness can find a safe and supportive space to discuss their struggles and successes with like-minded peers who understand. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/disability-and-chronic-illness-support-group-april-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Maggie's Place
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T100000
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SUMMARY:Ugh\, I’m Bored: Keeping Kids Engaged at the Seder Table
DESCRIPTION:Join Rachel Mylan for strategies for engaging children in your seder! Whether you are hosting a seder for a wide array of ages\, or worried about bringing your child to someone else’s table\, we will discuss activities and new traditions for children at various developmental stages.\n \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/ugh-im-bored-keeping-kids-engaged-at-the-seder-table-040425/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T201500
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UID:10018436-1743708600-1743711300@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Ugh\, I’m Bored: Keeping Kids Engaged at the Seder Table
DESCRIPTION:Join Rachel Mylan for strategies for engaging children in your seder! Whether you are hosting a seder for a wide array of ages\, or worried about bringing your child to someone else’s table\, we will discuss activities and new traditions for children at various developmental stages.\n \nRegister 
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/ugh-im-bored-keeping-kids-engaged-at-the-seder-table-040325/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T190000
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UID:10018324-1741716000-1741719600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Small Groups: Heroines and Chagim
DESCRIPTION:There are so many incredible women throughout Jewish text — it’s time to dig deep and learn some more. Join Builder Julia Bellowe to explore the Jewish Heroines connected to holidays and traditions throughout our calendar. This month? Purim! From the underappreciated Vashti to the titular Esther\, there’s a lot to discuss. \nRegister 
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-heroines-and-chagim-feb-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T190000
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UID:10018293-1741201200-1741206600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Being: Conversion\, Antisemitism\, and Whiteness
DESCRIPTION:As converts\, we stand at the complex intersection of multiple identities – both those we have chosen and those we have inherited. Come explore definitions of Jewishness\, constructions of race and identity\, the history of antisemitism\, and how it impacts us in this moment. This class will be led by Rebecca Stevens and Rabbi Steven\, and is for Jews-by-Choice or people in the process of conversion. \nThis class will meet 2/19\, 2/26\, and 3/5. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/being-conversion-antisemitism-and-whiteness/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Jews By Choice,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T170000
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UID:10018264-1740931200-1740934800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:"Just Like Queen Esther" Book talk with Keshet and co-author\, R'Ari
DESCRIPTION:Calling all parents\, grandparents\, and caregivers: join R’Ari Moffic\, co-author of the newly released book Just Like Queen Esther\, for a conversation about parenting\, gender\, and Purim! Together we will use Purim as a jumping-off point to update our learning and understanding of gender identities and expressions\, including: terminology\, the latest research on children and gender\, and what allyship can mean in this political climate. This webinar will be co-led by Keshet\, and you’ll come away with an understanding of how Purim is the perfect holiday to have these conversations with your children — and having checked out R’Ari’s new book \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/just-like-queen-esther-book-talk-with-keshet-and-co-author-rari/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,LGBTQ+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T203000
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SUMMARY:New Builder Orientation - Q1 2025
DESCRIPTION:Calling all new and new-ish Builders — especially those who have yet to attend a Builder orientation. Join us for an evening of orientation to your Mishkan Buildership! We will gather on Zoom for intros and a welcome by R’Lizzi and break into chevruta (paired groups) to discuss how we can continue building a culture of respect\, positivity and empowerment together. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/new-builder-orientation-q1-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Builder Event,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T203000
DTSTAMP:20250129T181649Z
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UID:10018292-1740596400-1740601800@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Being: Conversion\, Antisemitism\, and Whiteness
DESCRIPTION:As converts\, we stand at the complex intersection of multiple identities – both those we have chosen and those we have inherited. Come explore definitions of Jewishness\, constructions of race and identity\, the history of antisemitism\, and how it impacts us in this moment. This class will be led by Rebecca Stevens and Rabbi Steven\, and is for Jews-by-Choice or people in the process of conversion. \nThis class will meet 2/19\, 2/26\, and 3/5. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/being-conversion-antisemitism-and-whiteness/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Jews By Choice,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T190000
DTSTAMP:20250213T200848Z
CREATED:20250213T200805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T200848Z
UID:10018319-1740420000-1740423600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Disability & Chronic Illness Group
DESCRIPTION:In this clinician led support group adults (18 +) experiencing disability or chronic illness can find a safe and supportive space to discuss their struggles and successes with like-minded peers who understand. \nRegister 
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/disability-chronic-illness-group-022425/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Maggie's Place
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T203000
DTSTAMP:20250129T181649Z
CREATED:20250129T175749Z
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UID:10018291-1739991600-1739997000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Being: Conversion\, Antisemitism\, and Whiteness
DESCRIPTION:As converts\, we stand at the complex intersection of multiple identities – both those we have chosen and those we have inherited. Come explore definitions of Jewishness\, constructions of race and identity\, the history of antisemitism\, and how it impacts us in this moment. This class will be led by Rebecca Stevens and Rabbi Steven\, and is for Jews-by-Choice or people in the process of conversion. \nThis class will meet 2/19\, 2/26\, and 3/5. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/being-conversion-antisemitism-and-whiteness/2025-02-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Jews By Choice,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T170000
DTSTAMP:20241223T172518Z
CREATED:20241220T202407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T172518Z
UID:10016765-1737964800-1737997200@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Disability and Chronic Illness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this clinician led support group adults (18 +) experiencing disability or chronic illness can find a safe and supportive space to discuss their struggles and successes with like-minded peers who understand. In this clinician led support group adults (18 +) experiencing disability or chronic illness can find a safe and supportive space to discuss their struggles and successes with like-minded peers who understand. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/disability-and-chronic-illness-support-group-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Maggie's Place
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T180000
DTSTAMP:20250115T192021Z
CREATED:20241220T192912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T192021Z
UID:10016763-1737302400-1737309600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Baby and Beyond: Transition to Parenthood
DESCRIPTION:Are you a soon to be first-time parent? Join us for this four-part interactive workshop designed to help you prepare for this next chapter: the transition into parenthood. We 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 8 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. Program dates are: Jan 19- 4PM-6PM (virtual)\, Jan 26- 4PM-6PM\, Feb 11- 6PM-8PM \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/baby-and-beyond-jan25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Maggie's Place
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T213000
DTSTAMP:20241220T191425Z
CREATED:20241220T191425Z
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UID:10016761-1736969400-1736976600@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:Anti Racism Book Club: Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. While this group meets virtually every other week\, we encourage people to drop in for a special meeting where we will be reading Where Do We Go From Here by Martin Luther King Jr. \nZoom meeting link available upon registration. \nRegister 
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-open-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Justice,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T200000
DTSTAMP:20241204T134124Z
CREATED:20241204T133709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T134124Z
UID:10016709-1734548400-1734552000@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:20s & 30s Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION:It’s not a club anyone wants to be a part of\, but if you are a person in their 20s or 30s who has lost a parent\, sibling\, or partner\, sometimes it’s good to be with people who get it. Co-sponsored by Mishkan Chicago\, Base Chicago\, and JCFS Chicago\, this group meets on Wednesdays throughout the month to share memories of our loved ones and discuss our experiences of grief in a supportive space. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/20s-30s-grief-support-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Maggie's Place,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T110000
DTSTAMP:20241119T232751Z
CREATED:20241119T232751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T232751Z
UID:10016700-1734256800-1734260400@www.mishkanchicago.org
SUMMARY:How To: Winter Holidays in Your Interfaith Family
DESCRIPTION:This year Hanukah and Christmas overlap which can bring joy and shared family gatherings as well as tons of presents for your children and navigating everyone’s expectations. Join Rabbi Steven and Mishkan parents in interfaith families to share and prepare as we remember our values and priorities over these winter holidays. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/how-to-winter-holidays-in-your-interfaith-family/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Families,Holiday,Interfaith
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