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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!
At Friday night's Kabbalat Shabbat service, Rabbi Leizman shares his recent realization that many non-Jews try to define Judaism, but he urges us to take this practice into our own hands, much like Israel did in choosing to remember those lost in the Holocaust not on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, but instead on Yom HaShoah.
Upcoming events
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2025
Wednesday, Apr 30th 12:00p to 2:30p
Join Rabbi Jacob Leizman to travel across the decades of Israel's history through its popular music. Join us for lunch before the presentation at 12:00 pm. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2025
Wednesday, Apr 30th 4:00p to 7:00p
Volunteer to cook and serve at the Beth Emet Soup Kitchen in Evanston with other members of our NSCI community. The week before, volunteers will be told what to shop for. The soup kitchen is a warm, community-embracing place, and you’ll likely get to meet new folks in the kitchen, too! Advance signup is necessary. To sign up or ask questions, contact Brooke Hazan, our NSCI Beth Emet Soup Kitchen liaison. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2025
Wednesday, Apr 30th 7:00p to 8:30p
Curious about the Judaism of your childhood? In a Jewish family and would like to learn more about Jewish ideas and customs? Considering conversion? Just want to become more fluent in Jewish tradition? Join URJ’s Introduction to Judaism. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025
Thursday, May 1st 1:00p to 3:00p
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.
Tue, April 29 2025
1 Iyar 5785