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We affirm that everyone is a stakeholder and community matters.
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We nourish our deep roots. We grow. We believe in the possible.
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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 Geffen explains what it means to walk the path to blessing, noting that the Torah instructs us how to become a blessing for others as that is the true blessing in itself.
Upcoming events
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2024
Sunday, Oct 6th 10:00a to 11:00a
Have you always wanted to blow the shofar? Own a shofar and ready to learn how to use it? Come learn with Cantor Goldstein how to make the proper sounds for the High Holy Days and help to usher in the High Holy Day season with the calls of the shofar at our Rosh Hashanah services. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2024
Sunday, Oct 6th 11:00a to 1:00p
The Museum of Tolerance (MOT) is the educational arm of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, an internationally renowned Jewish human rights organization. The only museum of its kind in the world, the MOT is dedicated to challenging visitors to understand the Holocaust in both historic and contemporary contexts and confront hate today. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2024
Sunday, Oct 6th 11:30a to 2:30p
For nearly three decades NSCI’s Feed the Homeless program has helped to feed thousands of people around Chicago. We provide 1,000 hot meals and brown bag lunches monthly. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2024
Monday, Oct 7th 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.
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.
Sun, October 6 2024
4 Tishrei 5785