North Shore Congregation Israel

For nearly three decades NSCI’s Feed the Homeless program has helped to feed thousands of people around Chicago. Join us one Sunday a month to prepare 750 hot and brown-bag meals for food programs in Lake & Cook Counties. RSVP to: nsci.org/fth

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.

We will read and discuss contemporary Jewish short stories for the first few sessions, and then continue with a Saul Bellow novel (that we'll choose together) for the following weeks. Copies of the stories will be emailed before each session and read aloud that night. Novel will be selected in advance so that you can acquire it with time to read.

A conversation for family members of those who are showing dementia. Rabbi Greene will speak with Sarah Cohen, Dementia Care Specialist of CJE SeniorLife, about normal vs not normal aging, signs that your dear one may need more assistance and your role in their care.

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. For information on Families Anonymous (FA) meetings, contact Margot at 847-738-0306 or email mkpeters81 @ aol . com (without the spaces)

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.

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for adults interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Rabbi Daniels will co-host this class with clergy from other local Reform congregations. To register and pay, please visit

We have a new opportunity for you to share names you'd like included in the service. Please add them to the list here by 11:59 PM on the Tuesday before the service.

Join Rabbi Geffen and Lonnie Nasatir, President of the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, on Zoom to discuss the current state of antisemitism locally, nationally, internationally and what we can do to respond.