North Shore Congregation Israel

There are over 600 commandments in the Torah-about 450 dealing with one's relationship to God, and about 150 dealing with one's relationship to others. Join us to discuss these 150 moral and ethical laws.

Join Rabbi Geffen as we continue the study of Tractate Brachot. All are welcome.

Join Dr. Claire Sufrin, Associate Professor of Instruction and Assistant Director of Jewish Studies at the Crown Family Center for Jewish Studies at Northwestern University as she discusses the process of choosing material for the forthcoming book, The New Jewish Canon 1980-2015. She will present examples of key texts from each of the book's four sections: Jewish Politics and the Public Square; History, Memory and Narrative; Religion and Religiosity; and Identities and Communities.

The entire congregation is invited to join with our 5th through 7th graders for this annual commemoration of the Holocaust. Come hear Ralph Samuel’s compelling story as one of the 20,000 Jews who settled in Shanghai, China fleeing the Nazis. After the presentation, we will light yahrzeit candles, recite Kaddish, and sing Hatikvah. Please visit nsci.org/streaming or our Facebook page to watch the speech live on Tuesday, November 5. RSVP to Jennifer McKeag at jenniferm@nsci.org.

Does someone in your family have a drug/alcohol/behavioral problem? Do you feel isolated, confused or in need of support? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Families Anonymous is a Twelve Step Program for people concerned about drug/alcohol abuse and behavioral problems of a relative. Please park in the south parking lot. Please email mopeters21@gmail.com or call 847.738.1919 for information.

Rabbi Wendi Geffen will join Cardinal Blase Cupich and Eboo Patel at this year’s Michigan Avenue Forum, a council which promotes civic formation within the Chicagoland community by featuring public leaders in live lecture. This year’s focus will be “Jews, Muslims, and Christians: Loving God, Loving Neighbor.” More information will follow closer to the event.

The entire congregation is invited to join with our 5th through 7th graders for this annual commemoration of the Holocaust. Come hear Ralph Samuel’s compelling story as one of the 20,000 Jews who settled in Shanghai, China fleeing the Nazis. After the presentation, we will light yahrzeit candles, recite Kaddish, and sing Hatikvah. Please visit nsci.org/streaming or our Facebook page to watch the speech live on Tuesday, November 5. RSVP to Jennifer McKeag at jenniferm@nsci.org.

Do you struggle with addiction? Do you want or need support? Typically hosted at North Shore Congregation Israel, these weekly meetings will be held online in a closed session until further notice. AA is an anonymous Twelve Step Program for people who struggle with alcohol or other substances. Please park in the south parking lot. Please email mopeters21@gmail.com or call 847.738.1919 for information.

In commemoration of Kristallnacht, we welcome Pianist Carolyn Enger as she recounts her identity journey as well as the stories of composers who struggled with their own Jewish identity. A light supper will be provided to those who attend the Kabbalat Shabbat service, which begins at 6:15pm.