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We affirm that everyone is a stakeholder and community matters.
We understand that Judaism has something to offer everyone.
We nourish our deep roots. We grow. We believe in the possible.
We value diversity. We are young and young at heart.
We are NSCI.
Sermon of the week
Did you miss the sermon from Friday night's Kabbalat Shabbat service? Don't fret because you can watch the sermon of the week right here!
In her sermon from last Friday night's Kabbalat Shabbat service, Rabbi Geffen reminds us that holiness is not a given attribute of our existence, but rather something we need to work toward and activate in our lives. Reflecting on current events, she teaches that holiness is tied to avoiding extremes and grounding our actions in a sense of dignity.
Upcoming events
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Monday ,
MayMay 20 , 2024
Monday, May 20th 1:00p to 2:00p
Study a selection of the most well-known or important sugiyot (talmudic discussions) with Rabbi Wendi Geffen. -
Monday ,
MayMay 20 , 2024
Monday, May 20th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Monday ,
MayMay 20 , 2024
Monday, May 20th 7:00p to 8:30p
Hear first-hand from the heroes of our time — three wounded soldiers from Gaza who are undergoing rehabilitation at Sheba Medical Center -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 22 , 2024
Wednesday, May 22nd 1:00p to 2:30p
The North Shore, that remarkable string of affluent Illinois suburban towns, is more than tree-lined streets and quaint downtowns. A new book, Secret North Shore–Chicago: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, by former Glencoe resident Ellen Shubart, reports on “hidden” gems that elicit the “I didn’t know that was there” responses by many. Join us for a review of some of the weird, wonderful, and obscure sites on the Shore, some perhaps that you’ve never heard of, or have heard of but don’t know their secrets – like why the Baha’i Temple sparkles, or where the last remnant of Illinois’s prairie landscape still grows. Among the wonders she writes about is our own North Shore Congregation Israel, a gem in plain sight.
youth education
Jewish education that’s inspiring, enlightening, thought-provoking, powerful, and even fun. We create a unique environment to bring forth the vibrancy of our faith. Come see how choice, hands-on learning, progressive education, and teaching to the individual fuels our one-of-a-kind experience.
For more information, call Dr. Roberta Goodman at the Goodman Center for Jewish Education at 847.835.7258.
Mon, May 20 2024
12 Iyar 5784