Community Updates

“Rabbi on the Block” Screening: MV Summer Institute Film Series

Sunday, June 29, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm –

This gripping documentary profiles Rabbi Tamar Manasseh, who is building bridges between the Black and Jewish communities on Chicago’s South Side.

Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey: MV Summer Institute Speakers

Thursday, July 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm –

The Pulitzer-Prize winning journalists that broke the Harvey Weinstein scandal speak about the importance of investigative journalism

Moroccan Shabbat Dinner with Joan Nathan

Friday, July 11, 2025 @ 6:00 pm –

Returning to MVHC this summer, the world-famous food writer, Joan Nathan, will help us honor her friend and our member, human rights activist Marina Kaufman, with a dinner catered by Chef Ting.

2025 Annual Members Meeting

Sunday, July 13, 2025 @ 9:00 am –

All members in good standing are invited to participate!

Meditative Morning Prayer with Kohenet Batya Diamond

Sunday, July 13, 2025 @ 9:00 am –

Waking to this new day. Welcoming the day with ancient Jewish wisdom, contemplative prayer and chants, and silent meditation.

“Holding Liat”: MV Summer Institute Film Series

Sunday, July 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm –

This documentary offers a rare look at the personal and political choices made by two elderly parents whose daughter was kidnapped on October 7

Anthony Fauci, MD: MV Summer Institute Speakers

Thursday, July 17, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm –

The Household name and former NIH director will share his experiences over forty years and seven presidencies

“Yiddishland”: MV Summer Institute Film Series

Sunday, July 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm –

The joyous and hopeful movie we have all been waiting for.

Jewish Middle Eastern Music Workshop with Yoni Battat

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm –

Join Yoni and the MVHC community for this musical workshop to diver deeper in the songs we will be singing in Shabbat this week.

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