North Shore Congregation Israel

Watch and listen as the Chanukah story is told with The Big Balloon Chanukah Show! Followed by hands-on mitzvah projects, holiday games & crafts, live music, a latke bar and hot cocoa & donuts. Register at: https://www.nsci.org/form/family-winter-fest-congregant-2022. On line registration is now closed. Please join us at 11 am and walk in to register. Happy Chanukah! Additionally, one of our many ongoing mitzvot is providing necessary warmth and comfort to those without winter coats, hats, or gloves, amidst the cold weather. All coats, hats, and gloves collected during Family Winter Fest will be donated to the students at Jordan Community Elementary School in Chicago. Please consider bringing in items for donation.

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.

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.

Bernice Porrazo, a self taught chef and baker will show us how to make Double Chocolate Decadence Biscotti. To RSVP please email wnsci@nsci.org.

Bring your own Chanukah menorah w/ candles! We'll each light our own Chanukah candles towards the beginning of the service. Don't miss delicious latkes and sufganiyot (donuts) at the Oneg Shabbat following the service! Joining this event virtually? Light your candles with us at home--this event will also be streamed on Facebook and Streamspot.