North Shore Congregation Israel

In this 4-part series we will read, "The Gift of Failure: How the best parents learn to let go so their children can succeed." by Jessica Lahey and use it as a springboard for discussion led by Tracey Kite, LCSW and Rabbi Lisa Greene.

Please join us at NSCI this Sunday, October 14 (10am-12pm) to learn more about the refugee family with whom we have been matched and how you can help them acclimate to life here in Chicago. This training is mandatory for anyone who will interact with the family.

"is it okay to be angry with God?", "What good does prayer do?", "Do I have to love my neighbor, always?" Explore these tough-to-answer inquiries through our Jewish lens.

Join Rabbi Geffen as we continue the study of Tractate Brachot. All are welcome!

In this class you will learn to chant Torah and Haftarah with traditional cantillation. This year's class begins with Torah cantillation in the fall and moves to Haftarah in the spring. A basic knowledge of Hebrew is helpful.

So many of us attend services from time and time, and yet often find ourselves feeling awkward or embarrassed when we are unable to join in or feel that we don't understand what is being said. Join Rabbi Geffen for informative and instructive sessions on three fundamental Jewish prayers. This class is an introductory level class and assumes participates have little to no prior knowledge or experience with the prayers. Participants are welcome to attend 1, 2 or all 3 classes.

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! North Shore Congregation Israel is a host site for a weekly Families Anonymous meeting. Families Anonymous is a Twelve Step Program for people concerned about drug/alcohol abuse and behavioral problems of a relative. Please enter through the school-wing door on the north side of the building. Meeting is in Kersten on the first floor of the school wing.

Rabbi Eleanor Smith, MD will lead four sessions exploring Jewish texts that explore the relationship and interplay between Judaism and the workings of the human body.

The Melton Core class provides a high-quality, meaningful adult Jewish learning opportunity. This class is held at the Board of Jewish Education Campus for Jewish Learning, Northbrook Tuesdays through April 2019. To register contact Rolly Cohen at rolly@bjechicago.org or 847-291-7788 ext. 1304

The loss of a spouse or partner can be life-changing, especially as you face the “golden” years alone. Learn what to expect from your grief, adapt to role changes, learn coping skills and navigate relationships in your new status. For those with a loss over the past year and a half.

Do you struggle with addiction? Do you want or need support? North Shore Congregation Israel is a host site for a weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. AA is an anonymous Twelve Step Program for people who struggle with alcohol or other substances. Please enter through the door on the southernmost front side of the building. Meeting is in the Abe and Vera Cohen Family Room.

Join Rabbi Geffen for a discussion on this critically acclaimed, best selling book. Please read the book before the discussion, it is widely available for purchase. Author Yossi Klein Halevi will be with us on Nov. 1 as out Davis Lecture Scholar.

with Shir Chadash

Music and Movement for little ones & their adults. North Shore Congregation Israel and JBaby Chicago invite you to this classic music program brought to us by Old Town School of Folk Music and led by Joel Frankel. Register HERE.