North Shore Congregation Israel

At the water’s edge ... at the year’s edge Mikvah is a ritual of transition and transformation. As we approach the new year, mark your change and growth of the past year with spiritual preparation. Join Rabbi Greene at Lake Shore Country Club’s beach where we’ll engage in reflective conversation, and then those who wish will together take a dip in the lake.

Study with an expert Hebrew teacher over Zoom.

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.

Sign up to assemble Rosh Hashanah packages for members of our NSCI community

Sign up to deliver Rosh Hashanah packages for members of our NSCI community

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.

A family-friendly outdoor experience to reflect individually and as a family on the past year, "casting off" that which we wish to leave behind through the Jewish ritual of casting off crumbs into the water.

Rabbi Geffen will offer a sermon (same sermon for the 8:00 PM Traditional Service). Music by Cantor Goldstein, Alan Goodis, and Kabbalat Shabbat vocalists and instrumentalists.

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.

Rabbi Geffen will offer a sermon (same sermon for the 5:30 PM Traditional Service). Music by Cantor Goldstein with the High Holy Days Choir and Stone Family Organ.

Rabbi Geffen will tell a story. Music by Selah (teen song leaders) and Alan Goodis.

Led by Rabbi Greene with music by Freedman Family Singers. This service is open to both NSCI congregants and non-congregants. Registration is required.

Led by Rabbi Greene with music by Freedman Family Singers. This service is open to both NSCI congregants and non-congregants. Registration is required.

Rabbi Leizman will offer a sermon. Music by Cantor Goldstein with the High Holy Days Choir and Stone Family Organ.

Learn about the High Holidays, engage in some New Year’s reflection, and eat apple pie! All 8th–12th graders are invited to join us for this special open Kehilah program. Click here to RSVP.

Rabbi Geffen will tell a story. Music by Alan Goodis. Children’s services are for children grades K–3, accompanied by a caregiver.

Includes an interactive teaching by Rabbi Leizman. Music by Cantor Goldstein. For those who wish, Tashlich at Lake Michigan will follow the service.