Rabbi Lizzi’s 45th birthday is on New Year’s Eve! We have it on good authority that no gift would make her happier than seeing this community continue to thrive. One year older, one year wiser — help our rabbi share that wisdom by giving at the link below.

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/mishkan-chicago/join-us-in-praying-and-fighting-for-a-better-world/

Today's Morning Minyan features "Psalm 148" by Joey Weisenberg and a selection of songs from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice.

Every weekday at 8:00 am, Mishkan Chicago holds a virtual Morning Minyan. You can join in yourself, or listen to all the prayer, music, and inspiration right here on Contact Chai.

https://mishkan.shulcloud.com/form/reg-morning-minyan-evergreen

Produced by Mishkan Chicago. Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss.

Today's episode is a Shabbat Replay of our service on December 12th, Rabbi Steven drashed on the Hanukkah story, or, rather its darker side.

Yesterday, Sunday, December 14th, Hanukkah began with news of a deadly terrorist attack in Sydney on innocent people celebrating the holiday. We will kindle lights this week to ensure that their memories will be a blessing and our tradition’s insistence that we persevere through tragedy by cultivating joy will not be smothered or diminished. We are here for you, now and always, if you need someone to speak with.

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If Mishkan Chicago has inspired you in these trying times, then please consider making a donation! We need your support to continue doing the work of praying and fighting for a better world like it depends on us — because it does. Donate at the link below or send a check to our office: 4001. N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 101 Chicago IL 60613

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Transcript

Get your holiday shopping done at Mishkan's first-ever Hanukkah Market! Come early to services on Friday, December 12th, at Second Unitarian to browse Judaica, jewelry, and crafts made by Mishkanite artists while sipping wine and schmoozing with friends. The market begins at 5:30 pm.

https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/mishkan-hanukkah-market-2025/

If Mishkan Chicago has inspired you in these trying times, if you’ve been moved by our podcasts, services, classes or events — or just knowing we’re out here doing our thing, trying to decrease polarization and increase sanity... Please, consider making a donation! We need your support to continue doing the work of praying and fighting for a better world like it depends on us. Because it does. Donate at the link below or send a check to our office: 4001. N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 101 Chicago IL 60613

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/mishkan-chicago/join-us-in-praying-and-fighting-for-a-better-world

Today's Morning Minyan features the BimBam video "Parshat Vayeshev: Joseph and his Colorful Coat."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH5jH-9DAQc

Every weekday at 8:00 am, Mishkan Chicago holds a virtual Morning Minyan. You can join in yourself, or listen to all the prayer, music, and inspiration right here on Contact Chai.

https://mishkan.shulcloud.com/form/reg-morning-minyan-evergreen

Produced by Mishkan Chicago. Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss.