NSCI statement about the incident in Highland Park:
Our hearts break for all those who have been affected by the senseless shooting at yesterday’s July 4th parade. Our thoughts and prayers are with our entire community, our neighbors and friends, and all of the first responders and police who were on the scene.
It is with immeasurable sadness that we let you know that our beloved Jacki Sundheim was one of the victims murdered at the Highland Park Parade. Beyond being a most beloved family member and friend, Jacki was a lifelong congregant of NSCI and a cherished member of NSCI’s staff team for decades. Jacki’s work, kindness and warmth touched us all, from her early days teaching at the Gates of Learning Preschool to guiding innumerable among us through life’s moments of joy and sorrow as our Events and B'nei Mitzvah Coordinator-- all of this with tireless dedication.
There are no words sufficient to express the depth of our grief for Jacki’s death and sympathy for her family and loved ones.
We are fully focused on supporting our community right now and are therefore unavailable for interviews.
