
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 | 401 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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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.
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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 ... more
On the anniversary of October 7th, we gathered to reflect on poetry and prayers written about the evil endured on this day, the cruelties inflicted afterward, and our undying hope for peace.
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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.
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So appreciate of these episodes which enrich my continuing Jewish education. Amazing!
Mishkan Chicago’s sermons and discussions are consistently enriching, thought-provoking, and joy-sparking. They have become an important part of my Jewish practice and I’m grateful to have access to this wonderful community.
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
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A thoughtful program centered on Jewish life, tradition, and contemporary relevance. Episodes frequently explore Torah portions, prayers, and liturgical reflections through a modern lens, with emphasis on healing, community, and inclusive leadership. Listener conversations span topics from Tisha B'Av and mourning to celebration of Pride Shabbat, weaving personal stories with teachings to make ancient wisdom feel practical and meaningful today. Notable strengths include engaging guest teachers, practical spiritual practices, and a warmly inclusive tone that invites both Jewish and non-Jewish listeners to explore tradition with curiosity and compassion.
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Contact Chai launched 7 years ago and published 401 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Contact Chai include:
1. Manuel Gauto
2. Irwin Lowenstein
3. Daryl Davis
4. Daniel Kutcher
5. Matt Kutcher
6. Rebecca Richards
7. Rodger Kamenetz
8. Rabbi Lizzi
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