Psychedelic Yom Kippur at the Chicago Botanic Gardens
About this Event
Shul not your thing? Join us at the Chicago Botanic Garden for the 5th Annual Psychedelic Yom Kippur, a sober journey for the soul.
Explore Jewish values and self-improvement through:
- 👯♀️ Unique group experiences
- 🕯️ Guided Meditation
- 📝 Journaling & goal setting
- 🤣 Spiritual Improv & play
- 🪩 Movement & dance
- 💬 Guided conversations
This is an intimate group event. Participation from start to finish is recommended. The after party is optional.
👇 See agenda for more details.
🙅♀️ There will not be drugs at this event. We use the adjective "psychedelic" generally, meaning anything that invokes a shift in mind, mood, and perception.
What past participants have said
💬 "I loved it... one of the closest I've felt to the joys of camp since being an adult and it really fed my Yom Kippur reflective experience."
— 2025 attendee
💬 "So glad I went!! I met such lovely people, so I was thrilled by the container and by being outside in a beautiful place! And I actually was able to connect with folks organically and make friends, which is rare at these events."
— Leigh Goldsmith, 2025 attendee
💬 "I had no idea what to expect when I came last year. What I found was laughter, goofy moments, surprisingly deep reflection, and a group of people I left feeling deeply connected to. Highly recommend keeping an open mind — you'll be delighted you did."
— Shaily Hakimian Armstrong, ChiTribe Board Chair, past participant
About the co-organizer
Dashiell Bark-Huss is the founder of Psychedelic Synagogue, a community exploring the intersection of Jewish ritual, conciousness, and playful spirituality. After teaching herself to code and running a software business for several years, she retired to focus on consciousness research, collaborating with scientists from Northwestern University and Cambridge. Dash is the co-founder of KD Labs, a remote lucid dream research lab. Outside of research and tech, she enjoys creating spaces that balance playfulness with depth and offer practical tools for living a good life. Dash is also the best friend of her partner, Shlomo.
🤝 All proceeds go back to ChiTribe to support the Jewish community. Volunteers have donated over 200 hours of planning for this event.
✉️ Check your email for more information about what to bring and prepare before the event.
Tentative Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 06:30 PM
This schedule is tentative and subject to change.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Al Chet & Mussar Journaling Workshop
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Kol Nidre Guided Medition Experience
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Murkha (Silly) Yoga aka Spiritual Improv
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Conversation Flocking
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
State Change Experiment & Closing Ceromonies
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Optional After Party: Dance Flocking + Conversation at Turnbull Woods
Where is it happening?
USD 60.00 to USD 105.00
