North Shore Congregation Israel

Come join Shir Chadash VIRTUALLY and meet friends who love to sing or play a musical instrument. Shir Chadash provides a rich harmony to enhance our worship experience and help create sacred moments during Shabbat, celebrations and commemorations! Our repertoire includes a variety of traditional and new genres. We also perform during concerts throughout the year, so come join Cantor Goldstein and Paul Vander Weele.

Whether your child’s elementary school is remote, hybrid, or in-person; whether you work remotely, out of the home, or are a full-time manager of your household – the stressors of family life are magnified. Gain guidance from the “experts” and share your own hits and misses. Tracey Kite, LCSW, of JCFS Chicago will lead this conversation for an hour you won’t want to miss!

Next month we will be reading Snow in August by Pete Hamill. Set in 1947 NYC, an 11 year old Irish boy and a rabbi form a friendship. Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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. Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4190351492 Meeting ID: 419 035 1492 Password - 140782 Additional information for joining a Zoom Meeting: You'll need to download the free zoom app or if doing from your computer it'll automatically ask you download and launch ZOOM. Here's a video on how to join if needed. https://www.youtube.com/embed/vFhAEoCF7jg?rel=0&autoplay=1&cc_load_policy=1wing

Join Rabbis Daniels, Geffen, Greene, and Cantor Goldstein as they discuss compelling topics of our time.

Let’s connect for lively conversation, camaraderie and entertainment. Cantor David Goldstein will present: Is the violin a Jewish instrument? Contact SusanEllenby, susane@nsci with any questions

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 email mopeters21@gmail.com or call 847.738.1919 for information and a link to the meeting.

Please see our Hub of Support for meeting information

Learn to chant Torah & Haftarah with Cantor David Goldstein. Gain a practical knowledge of cantillation that will allow you to successfully chant. We will focus on Torah and Haftarah (time permitting). In order to keep your skills current you will become a part of a group that will offer your chanting of Torah for our Shabbat morning community.

WNSCI's Jacqueline Marcus, nutritionist and author of many cookbooks, will demonstrate how to make some of her favorite winter treats. Just the pick-me-up we'll all need in the middle of January. Click here to register

oin one of our clergy for an abbreviated prayer experience and extended Torah study. This experience includes the reading of the Kaddish list as well as saying Kaddish. Advance registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link.