Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay of our service on December 6th when Rabbi Lizzi delivered a drash on what it means to wrestle with our tradition’s competing understandings of God and the meaning of Hanukkah.

For our gelt, the true meaning of Hanukkah is friendship — and shopping! Find your holiday gifts 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.

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

As we reflect on the journey we’ve taken together this past year, we are inspired by the resilience and love that defines our community. 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

https://www.mishkanchicago.org/support/be-a-builder/

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

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