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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, Retired U.S. Army Special Forces Officer, and NSCI congregant, Lee Bagan spoke at our annual Veteran's Day Shabbat service. The former Green Beret shared what life in the service was like for him as a proud Jewish individual.
Upcoming events
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Monday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2025Adult B'nei Mitzvah Class
Monday, Nov 10th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2025Senior Connections November 2025
Wednesday, Nov 12th 12:00p to 2:00p
Modern in the Middle: Presented by architectural historian, Susan Benjamin Free for congregants and non-congregants Architectural Historian Susan Benjamin will explore the role Chicago played in the development of the modern house through stories from her book, Modern in the Middle: Chicago Houses 1929-1975. Hear about the impact of Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, George Fred Keck, Harry Weese, Bertrand Goldberg, & John Vinci. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 13 , 2025WNSCI Mah Jongg Game
Thursday, Nov 13th 1:00p to 3:00p
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Friday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2025Installation of Cantor Ross Wolman
Friday, Nov 14th 7:30p to 9:00p
Join us for a special Kabbalat Shabbat Service followed by a dessert reception in honor of the installation of Cantor Ross Wolman.
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.

Mon, November 10 2025
19 Cheshvan 5786

Rabbi Ryan Daniels 


