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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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- 2 days ago12 min
Grief, Love, and Camels
When Isaac met Rebekah, and she fell off a camel, a meetcute right out of a rom-drom — a romantic dromedary. On November 7th, Rabbi Julie delivered a sermon on their touching relationship. When Isaac loses his mother, Rebecca's very presence eases his pain. How can we be present in the suffering of others, even those we have been taught to hate? If you’re sick of listening to us asking for reviews and ratings, imagine how sick we are of asking. If we get five reviews by the end of this week…...
- 6 days ago43 min
Earth-Based, Vibrant Judaism with Jakir Manela, CEO of Adamah
Rabbi Lizzi interviewed Jakir Manela about his work as CEO of Adamah, the largest Jewish environmental organization in North America. To get on the Adamah email list go to their website and let them know you're in Chicago, and you can help shape the Chicago Hub as it (hopefully!) comes together adamah.org Support inspired, down-to-earth Judaism by donating to our 5787 Tzedakah campaign. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/mishkan-chicago/mishkan-high-holidays-2026-5787-tzedakah-campaign Prod...
- 1 weeks ago15 min
The Scary Stories We Tell in The Dark
On Erev Halloween, Rabbi Steven delivered a spooky drash on the Talmudic rabbis’ teachings on ghosts and demons. How do we keep the dreaded bathroom demon away? And what keeps us up at night today? *** 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. Produced by Mishkan Chicago. Music composed, produced, and performed by K...
- 1 weeks ago33 min
Morning Blessings and Cheshvan Rest
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 Support inspired, down-to-earth Judaism by donating to our 5787 Tzedakah campaign. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/mishkan-chicago/mishkan-high-holidays-2026-5787-tzedakah-campaign Produced by Mishkan Chicago. Transcript
- 2 weeks ago28 min
To Be a Good Partner (for God)
Today's episode is a Shabbat Replay of our service from October 24th when Rabbi Lizzi delivered a sermon on the original iconoclast, Avram the idol smasher. When we follow the example of Abraham of bucking convention to do what is right, life won't be easy, but that authenticity allows us to partner with God in creating a new world. If you haven't already, please smash that subscribe button and leave us a five star review wherever you listen. And consider donating to our 5787 Tzedakah campai...
- 3 weeks ago14 min
Gilgamesh and the Witness Bearers
Today's episode is a Shabbat Replay of our service from October 16th when Rabbi Julie delivered a drash on the story of Noah. Scholars allege that the biblical flood may have taken inspiration from the Epic of Gilgamesh, but its intended message appears to be quite distinct from other ancient deluge tales. What does the unfolding saga of Genesis teach us about humanity's relationship with our Creator? We have appreciated your flood of ratings and reviews — keep 'em coming! Although preferabl...
- 3 weeks ago54 min
Why Wear the Palestinian Flag on A Kippah? A Conversation with Israeli Educator Alex Sinclair
Rabbi Lizzi is joined by Alex Sinclair, noted Israeli academic and celebrated author who was detained for wearing a kippah with both Israeli and Palestinian flags. Do you appreciate this dose of Jewish inspiration? Support Mishkan's 5787 Tzedakah Campaign! https://secure.givelively.org/donate/mishkan-chicago/mishkan-high-holidays-2026-5787-tzedakah-campaign *** For upcoming Shabbat services and programs, check our event calendar, and see our Accessibility & Inclusion page for information ...
- 4 weeks ago24 min
Division and the Divine Image — On Zohran Mamdani's 10/7 Vigil
Today's episode is a Shabbat Replay of our service on October 10th, when Rabbi Steven delivered a drash reflecting on the polarized reception to an October 7th vigil attended by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Did the mayor's statements downplay the suffering of Israelis or did they dismiss the oppression Palestinians? Both? Neither? The answer may lie in the very first chapter of Genesis. Do you appreciate this dose of Jewish inspiration? Support Mishkan's 5787 Tzedakah Campaign! https:...
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