North Shore Congregation Israel

Greatest Hits of the Talmud: Summer Session 2023 July 24th – August 28th Mondays from 1:00–2:00 pm

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together and filling in the cracks with gold—a metaphor for embracing our flaws and imperfections. Led by Steve Jensen, Academy Kintsugi certified instructor, we will each learn and try our hand at the art of Kintsugi. Each participant will create their own tile piece. Rabbi Greene will lead us in study and conversation about the themes of this period on the Jewish calendar and how they dovetail with this creative work. Even as we look to make change, we embrace our imperfections. As we approach the new year, we engage in self-reflection to see where and how we want to repair and grow. Space is limited. Pre-registration required; sign up by August 14

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.

Join Rabbi Nina J. Mizrahi for guided, contemplative garden walks that sync spiritually with the Jewish Calendar.

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.

Join us for our annual Pride Shabbat service, featuring guest speaker Rabbi Daniel Bogard. Rabbi Bogard will share his family’s story of raising a trans child while serving as a congregational rabbi. He will discuss his efforts to protect his child and others threatened by recent governmental attempts to limit the freedom of trans people as well as what parents need to know about their rights. Rabbi Bogard will also share wisdom from thousands of years of Jewish texts that affirm that as long as there have been Jews, there have been trans Jews. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate and learn about the diversity of gender expression in our Jewish community. Rabbi Daniel Bogard serves Central Reform Congregation in St. Louis, Missouri. He is one of the founders of Camp Indigo Point, a camp for trans, gender expansive, and LGBTQ+ kids that brings together 150+ campers from 30+ states for two life-changing weeks each summer. He is a Senior Rabbinic Fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute and is adjunct faculty at Eden Theological Seminary.