North Shore Congregation Israel

Let’s join hands together with the Stone Temple congregation.

Join us to read and discuss the stories and poems of Delmore Schwartz, an author who wrote in the years leading up to and beyond WWII. Schwartz's writing is know for the philosophical explorations of Jewish life and the divide between his generation and the largely immigrant one before it. Texts will be provided for each class. Community members please contact Stacey at staceys@nsci.org or 847-835-0724 to register.

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.

Help shelve food at The Ark food pantry. If you would like to volunteer with the Adult Mitzvah Corps, please contact Tracey Meyers at 847.242.1234.

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.

This is a 12‐session course for families and close friends of adults living with mental illness. This course is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with a mental health condition, such as major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, and other disorders. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please call 847‐716‐2252. Commitment to attend the 12 ‐week class is required.

This concert features the extraordinary Casavant Freres organ as well as talented organists Paul Vander Weele and Patrick Godon. A light supper will be provided to those who attend the Kabbalat Shabbat service, which begins at 6:15pm. This free concert has been graciously sponsored by Jim Stone and Madeleine & Harvey Plonsker. Please register below.