Connection
Strengthening relationships between and among our congregational community.
Meditation Under the Sky: Navigating the World with Calm and Centering - POSTPONED
Whether you are new to meditation or have a regular practice, join Rabbi Wendi Geffen for seasonally inspired meditation sessions. Bring your own mat or chair. Generous physical distancing will be enforced. Masks must be worn entering and exiting the session. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Program will be moved inside into a large open space in case of inclement weather. This program is only open to current NSCI congregants.
Healing Service with Cantor Goldstein
Wednesdays, December 2 & 16 at 8:00-8:30 PM - Facebook
Join Cantor Goldstein for a quiet and contemplative Healing Service. Whether seeking support in navigating the circumstances in which we or our loved ones find themselves, together we can create a quiet, gentle time for prayer, meditation, and song that focuses on healing and wholeness.
Click here for the service packet.
The Mindful or Mindless Life
Fridays, December 4, 11 & 18 at 11:00am-12:00pm - Zoom
Join Rabbi Wendi Geffen in exploration of ancient Jewish spiritual teachings that can strengthen our capacity to live with awareness, generosity and compassion even amidst the most uncertain of times. Sessions will include study, discussion and meditation. No experience necessary. Please click here to register.
Click here for the November 6th text sheet.
Shabbat Morning Experience
Beginning in November, our Shabbat Morning experience will move to 9:30am in Zoom so that worshippers can more actively participate. Join 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, click here to register. The service will also be streamed for those who don't want to be on Zoom.
Jewish Jammers with Cantor Goldstein
POSTPONED
Gather together with Cantor Goldstein for an in-person, socially-distanced jam session at NSCI! Bring your guitar, bass, harmonica, or other instrument and a piece of music to play with the group (we'll provide the drums). Masks must be worn at all times while inside the synagogue. This program is only open to current NSCI congregants.
Caring for Loved Ones & Ourselves, Now
A panel conversation with Elizabeth Ury, JCFS Director of Jewish Community Engagement, & Julie Fohrman, Gerontologist & Principal of North Shore Geriatric Care Management, moderated by Rabbi Lisa Greene. So many of us are caring for elder family and trying to balance this with self care. It’s not easy. The realities of our pandemic make care of our loved ones and ourselves even more challenging. Our speakers will address practical ideas for us and take questions. Click here to watch the recording.
First Night Light
Thursday, December 10 at 5:30pm
Join us in person to celebrate the first night of Chanukah! Drive up and observe as we light our brand new, HUGE, outdoor menorah! Advanced registration required. Please click here to register.
