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We are NSCI.
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!
At Friday night's Kabbalat Shabbat service, Rabbi Leizman shares a story about "the greatest pitcher to walk this Earth," Sandy Kofax and his choice to sit out game 1 of the 1965 World Series because it was on Yom Kippur.
Upcoming events
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Friday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2025
Friday, Oct 10th 9:00a to 10:30a
Join Rabbi Nina J. Mizrahi for her annual NSCI Sukkot Simchah Walk at the Chicago Botanic Garden. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2025
Friday, Oct 10th 4:30p to 5:30p
Celebrate Simchat Torah and the completion of the new NSCI Torah with a Torah-themed tot Shabbat! -
Friday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2025
Friday, Oct 10th 5:00p to 8:00p
The whole NSCI community is warmly invited to dedicate our brand new Torah scroll! Be part of NSCI history and witness our soferet scribing the final words of our Torah scroll. Stay for a celebratory pizza dinner followed by a special Shabbat and Simchat Torah service in which we will chant from and dedicate our new Torah scroll. The entire congregation will be invited to participate in a group aliyah and to chant together the very beginning of Bereishit, the Book of Genesis. We’ll conclude the evening with a festive oneg. Bring the whole family for this once-in-a-generation event! Doors open at 4:45 pm. Please note the program will begin at 5:00 pm sharp. 5:00 pm: Witness the final words of our Torah being written (Frank Memorial Hall) 5:30 pm: Pizza Dinner (Jacki Lovi Sundheim Memorial Sukkah & Rebecca K. Crown Social Hall) 6:15 pm: Shabbat Simchat Torah Service & Torah Dedication (Large Sanctuary) 7:30 pm: Festive Oneg -
Friday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2025
Friday, Oct 10th 5:30p to 6:00p
Join in the Torah Fest excitement with this celebratory family pizza dinner! You'll want to stick around after dinner for a special Shabbat and Simchat Torah service in which we will chant from and dedicate our new Torah scroll. The entire congregation will be invited to participate in a group aliyah and to chant together the very beginning of Bereishit, the Book of Genesis.
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.
Thu, October 9 2025
17 Tishrei 5786