North Shore Congregation Israel

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.

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.

Ever since publishing her provocative book People Love Dead Jews, Dara Horn has been approached by readers of all backgrounds asking her for a “solution” to antisemitism. In this talk, Horn explains how we can turn the conversation about antisemitism on its head by actually teaching people who Jews are—and how understanding Jewish culture’s template of creative resilience could benefit everyone in a pluralistic society. Dara Horn is the award-winning author of six books, including, most recently, the essay collection People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present (Norton 2021). She received her doctorate in comparative literature from Harvard University, studying Yiddish and Hebrew. She has taught courses in these subjects at Sarah Lawrence College and Yeshiva University, and held the Gerald Weinstock Visiting Professorship in Jewish Studies at Harvard. The Davis Family Forum was established in 1996 by Dr. Jack Davis z”l in memory of Rhoda Davis z”l to further discussion and understanding of the crucial public affairs issues facing the Jewish community today.

Cellist Alexander Hersh, a widely accredited, fourth-generation string player, and pianist Marta Aznavoorian, a multi-Grammy nominated artist, will perform together in a piano and string duet. The Chicago natives have separately taken their talents around the world to perform in some of the most renowned performance halls and symphonies. You will not want to miss a performance with these two remarkable musicians.