
Contact Chai is Mishkan Chicago’s podcast feed, where you can hear our Shabbat sermons, Morning Minyans, interviews with Jewish thought leaders, and more.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 355 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualitySpiritualityJudaism | |||

What does our tradition have to teach us about honoring the diversity of human bodies? We sat down with Rabbi Minna Bromberg, fat liberation activist and founder of Fat Torah, to discuss her new book, "Every Body Beloved."
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Join us for Purim on March 2nd! Don't miss out on the zaniest spiel in town — register at the link below.
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This drash was delivered at our virtual service on February 27th, 2026.
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Join us for Purim on March 2nd! Don't miss out on the zaniest spiel in town — register at the link below.
www.mishkanchicago.org/event/adult-purim-2026/
The Megillah is satire. But deciphering the intended message of ancient literature is h... more
Booo Mordechai! Wait, did I get that wrong? As Rabbi Lizzi taught in her sermon on Saturday, February 21st, on Purim, we are to get so mentally mixed up that we can’t remember the difference between “Blessed is Mordechi” and “Cursed is Haman.” Why? F... more
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Mishkan has been my spiritual home since I began thinking of moving to Chicago. Rabbi's Lizzie and Steven have created a beautiful and welcoming community. Come, listen, learn.
I have been a student at Mensch academy for 8 or more years and am happy to find recordings of sermons! Thank you Rabbi Lizzie
What a refreshing and present approach in gathering ancient knowledge and constructing and delivering it into the modern day. The sermons are very insightful and listening to Hebrew is beautiful. The approach that Mishkan takes, is very transformative. I wasn’t born Jewish, yet constantly stumble across many spiritual teachings(through people and online/digital world) I’ve been applying a lot of these teachings into my life which resonates on many levels. I look forward to attending an event in ... more
I love the sermons because they often make me think about Jewish traditions, values, and life in general in a new way. Sometimes they challenge prior assumptions and they are always compassionate and engaging.
The Contact Chai podcast created by the post denominational Jewish community of Mishkan Chicago provides insightful, thoughtful, and inclusive modern viewpoints on Jewish life and texts.
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The content encompasses a broad range of themes within Judaism, focusing on traditional practices and contemporary issues that touch on collective trauma, personal growth, and community engagement. Key topics include reflections on significant Jewish observances such as Tisha B'Av and Shabbat, discussions around social justice in relation to LGBTQ+ rights, and the exploration of personal spirituality linked to community narratives. The podcast likely integrates sermons, interviews with thought leaders, and interactive elements that invite listener participation, fostering a deep connection with Jewish teachings in a modern context. Noteworthy is its emphasis on inclusivity and addressing both historical and present-day challenges in Jewish ... more
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Recent guests on Contact Chai include:
1. AnnMerle Feldman
2. Andrew Rehfeld
3. Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson
4. Alice Miller
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