Contact Chai

Mishkan Chicago
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Contact Chai

Contact Chai is Mishkan Chicago’s podcast feed, where you can hear our Shabbat sermons, Morning Minyans, interviews with Jewish thought leaders, and more.

  1. 3D AGO

    Euphemisms for God: A Deep Dive into the Amidah

    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 Transcript

    44 min

  2. JUL 3

    Modeh Ani Three Ways

    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 Transcript

    35 min

  3. JUL 2

    Pride Month As A Palace In Time

    Hello and welcome to Contact Chai. Pride Shabbat was a beautiful celebration of what makes this community special, a place to bring our whole selves to something larger than ourselves. Rabbi Steven drashed on Pride, love, and our obligations to our fellow humans. We also kicked off Builder Drive 2025! Our community is only possible through the support of our Builders, and for years our Builders have depended on the dedicated service of our beloved Builder Experience Manager, Amy Nadal. This month, we’re saying goodbye to Amy as she strikes off on her her next opportunity, so today's episode begins with a tribute to Amy's incredible work and an appeal to become a Builder and help us build the Mishkan. Become A Builder https://mishkan.shulcloud.com/form/JoinBuilder Renew Your Buildership https://mishkan.shulcloud.com/form/buildershiprenewal2526 **** For upcoming Shabbat services and programs, check our event calendar, and see our Accessibility & Inclusion page for information about our venues. Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook for more updates. To support Mishkan's important work of creating radically inclusive, down-to-earth, inspired Judaism, we invite you to join as a Builder or donate today. Produced by Mishkan Chicago. Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss. Transcript

    22 min

  4. JUN 26

    The Divine Duel

    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 Transcript

    53 min

  5. JUN 23

    Grasshoppers and Giants: The Stories We Tell Ourselves

    Hello, and welcome to Contact Chai. Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay of our service on Saturday, June 21st, when Rabbi Lizzi delivered a drash on that famous scene in which the spies come back with a less than rosy report on what they were up against in Canaan: "If we’re snagging that land, it might cost us our lives. Those guys are huge!"  Values like preserving our land or our lives may be useful, but they can limit our perspective on what is truly possible. As war rages on in our day, how can we balance ideals of land and safety with those of peace, justice, and compromise? Pride Shabbat is nearly here! We hope you will join us next Friday, June 27th, in Northcenter Town Square at 6:30 pm for a glitzy, glamorous service complete with a temporary tattoo and glitter station to get into the Pride spirit, and followed by ice cream and snacks catered by Schmaltz & Vinegar. Will we see you there? https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/friday-night-shabbat-062725/ **** For upcoming Shabbat services and programs, check our event calendar, and see our Accessibility & Inclusion page for information about our venues. Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook for more updates. To support Mishkan's important work of creating radically inclusive, down-to-earth, inspired Judaism, we invite you to join as a Builder or donate today. Produced by Mishkan Chicago. Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss. Transcript

    26 min

  6. JUN 21

    Do You Believe In Miracles?

    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 Become A Builder! https://www.mishkanchicago.org/support/be-a-builder/ Transcript

    43 min

  7. JUN 20

    Torah For Navigating the Wilderness

    Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay of our service on Friday, June 13th, when Rabbi Lizzi spoke about our ancestors’ harrowing experiences as they navigated the wilderness. How can learn from their wisdom and failure as we chart a course through our own uncertain time? Pride Shabbat is nearly here! We hope you will join us next Friday, June 27th, in Northcenter Town Square at 6:30 pm for a glitzy, glamorous service complete with a temporary tattoo and glitter station to get into the Pride spirit, and followed by ice cream and snacks catered by Schmaltz & Vinegar. Will we see you there? https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/friday-night-shabbat-062725/ **** For upcoming Shabbat services and programs, check our event calendar, and see our Accessibility & Inclusion page for information about our venues. Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook for more updates. To support Mishkan's important work of creating radically inclusive, down-to-earth, inspired Judaism, we invite you to join as a Builder or donate today. Produced by Mishkan Chicago. Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss. Transcript

    34 min

  8. JUN 9

    When Afraid, Be A Blessing

    Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay of our Saturday morning service on June 7th, when Rabbi Steven delivered a drash on how we can productively respond to violent antisemitism. Dwelling on our fear and succumbing to paranoia may not be a healthy reaction to hatred and violence, but there is no point in pretending that we are not afraid right now. So how can we live out God’s call to be a blessing, especially when we are scared? Mishkan’s New Arrivals Support Team is holding a Food & Supplies Drive at our service this Friday, June 13th. Help us welcome migrant families to our city by bringing these items: We are looking for: 2lb bags of oatmeal, 64oz bottles of cooking oil (or smaller), chicken noodle soup 10.5 oz (with pop tabs preferred), brand new women’s and men’s underwear (sizes small and medium most requested), and wet cat food. Bring your supplies to Northcenter Town Square this Friday before services which begin at 6:30 pm. https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/friday-night-shabbat-061325/ **** For upcoming Shabbat services and programs, check our event calendar, and see our Accessibility & Inclusion page for information about our venues. Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook for more updates. To support Mishkan's important work of creating radically inclusive, down-to-earth, inspired Judaism, we invite you to join as a Builder or donate today. Produced by Mishkan Chicago. Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss. Transcript

    18 min
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Contact Chai is Mishkan Chicago’s podcast feed, where you can hear our Shabbat sermons, Morning Minyans, interviews with Jewish thought leaders, and more.

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  • Creator
    Mishkan Chicago
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    307
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Contact Chai
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