North Shore Congregation Israel



























CONTACT US
847/835-0724
Phone and Email Directory
NSCI GOODMAN CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION
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CANTOR'S CORNER
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BUILDING FOR THE GENERATIONS

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NSCI GUIDE TO LIFECYCLE EVENTS
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TORAT HAYIM (URJ)
Weekly Torah Portion

Welcome to North Shore Congregation Israel

Follow one of many inviting pathways at NSCI.  Find meaning and purpose when you walk through the synagogue doors.  Learn here how to apply the principles of Torah and the traditions of Judaism to your everyday life and activities.  Our warm, welcoming atmosphere, coupled with the resources of a large and growing synagogue await you.

All are invited, and all are welcome.  This synagogue can be an extension of your own family.  Take advantage of all NSCI has to offer, and join us in our special goal of repairing the world. 

Again this year, we are reaching out to the unaffiliated in our community by offering a trial membership rate for one year.  We hope to encourage Jewish families to come to the synagogue and experience our beautiful worship services and extensive programming.
News Upcoming Events
THE FLORENCE MELTON ADULT MINI-SCHOOL
REGISTER NOW!
North Shore Congregation Israel is proud to be part of the Limud North Consortium that sponsors the Community Foundation for Jewish Education's Florence Melton Adult Mini-School. Melton is an outstanding two-year program, which offers a comprehensive range of Jewish studies in an enjoyable and interactive atmosphere. A HUGE DISCOUNT is available to NSCI members who may register for Melton classes at a special "Consortium Member" rate.  Registration has just started, and fills up fast!  For further information, please click here for the Melton Flyer, or call or email Keith Kanter at kkanter@cfje.org or 847/410-3900, ext. 25.  Melton has received rave reviews from NSCI members who have taken it to date - now it's your turn!


RESOURCES FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES
We have gathered a list of organizations that may be of help in these challenging times. Please click here for that list. 


TIKKUN OLAM
Read about the incredible Tikkun Olam efforts of our member, Lois Scheyer.  Click here to read the article in the Chicago Journal.


TIKKUN OLAM OPPORTUNITIES
Click here to see NSCI Tikkun Olam/Making the World a Better Place Opportunities

Looking for ways to make a difference in the Chicagoland Community?  Click on this link to find exciting, updated volunteer opportunities:  http://www.juf.org/tov

 PLEASE JOIN US...

Friday, July 3, 2009
6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
The synagogue office will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Saturday, July 4, 2009
9:15 am Minyan Service

Wednesday, July 8, 2009
10:00 am Mitzvah Knitting
Our knitting group has become a community. Two of our "coaches" have inspired us with new ideas, patterns and embellishments for each project.  We'll be meeting on Wednesdays, July 8 and August 5 from 10 am to noon, at the home of a congregant. For more information contact Iris Gottlieb at 847/835-2445, or email got1222@aol.com.

Friday, July 10, 2009
5:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat at the Beach
Families with school-age children and younger - this is for you!  Join us for a festive Shabbat celebration on our own beach:  singing, story and a family-friendly Shabbat service, birthday blessings and dessert.  Bring a picnic dinner.  We'll provide the challah, juice and dessert.  Dress is casual; wear walking shoes.  For more information, contact Rabbi Geffen at 847/835-0724. 

Wednesday, July 29, 2009
10:00 am Adult Mitzvah Corps at Friends Center

Wednesday, July 29, 2009
7:00 pm 9th of Av Study Program
Join us on the eve of Tisha B'Av, the 9th of Av, for a meaninful opportunity to pray, reflect and learn on creation and destruction as our people commemorate the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem.  In Perlman Sanctuary.
North Shore Congregation Israel is affiliated
with the Union for Reform Judaism.