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We affirm that everyone is a stakeholder and community matters.
We understand that Judaism has something to offer everyone.
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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 Shabbat Simchat Torah service, Torah dedication, and celebration we joined together as a community to dedicate our new sefer Torah and proceeded to unroll the Torah around the Large Sanctuary before reading from the beginning for the first time!
Upcoming events
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 16th 1:00p to 3:00p
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Friday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2025
Friday, Oct 17th 6:15p to 7:15p
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Monday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2025
Monday, Oct 20th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join Rabbi Geffen in studying a selection of the most well-known or important sugiyot (talmudic discussions) scattered throughout a variety of talmudic tractates. No experience necessary. Texts will be provided. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2025
Monday, Oct 20th 1:00p to 2:30p
We will be sorting High Holy Day food donations for The Ark Chicago in preparation for their annual High Holy Day food drive. The Ark provides food assistance, health clinics, pharmacy, financial counseling, social services, mental health services, employment services, and more for Jews across Chicagoland. To join the Adult Mitzvah Corps for this, or other volunteer opportunities, please contact Tracey Meyers, Adult Mitzvah Corps Liaison, at www.nsci.org/form/VAMC.
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.
Wed, October 15 2025
23 Tishrei 5786