Women of NSCI
WNSCI is an active group of committed women working together to help enrich our NSCI community and connect with others beyond the NSCI walls. The programs and services we provide benefit all members of the NSCI community!
When you become a member of WNSCI, you can help support and engage in:
• WNSCI annual retreat
• Book club
• Mah jongg and canasta
• Museum field trips
• Holiday events
• The finest Judaica shop on the North Shore
• Interfaith activities
• Gifts to our religious school children
• Supporting our sister community of Zviahel in Ukraine
• Senior programs
• Membership in Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) (See more below)
Whatever your area of interest, we welcome and encourage you to attend any WNSCI events and meetings. All WNSCI events are open to those who are female-identifying, non-binary, and gender fluid. Additionally, some events are open to all members of the congregation. Click here to contact us for more information and feel free to reach out with questions. Also, please make sure to like us on Facebook.
Our annual dues are $60 for the 2025–2026 membership year.
If you have paid in the past, the charge should be on your NSCI ledger.
If you know that you are not already a member, please click the button above to join.
Not sure if you’re a WNSCI member? Email WNSCI here to check.
WNSCI Board Meetings
Our board meetings are open to all. Our next board meeting is Sunday, November 2nd. If you'd like to attend, RSVP to wnsci@nsci.org.
WNSCI Newsletter
The newsletter comes out monthly, with lots of news about upcoming programs. If you'd like to be added to our email list, please contact us here. To view the October 2025 newsletter, click here.
WNSCI’s Judaica Shop
Our selection of talitot, ritual items, and the full line of Michael Aram Judaica & Tabletop is the best on the North Shore! Click here for more information and hours of operation.
Annual Non-Event Fundraiser 2025
Thank you for participating in our operatic annual non-event WNSC FundraiserI! All contributions go towards the support and growth of educational, cultural, and social program endeavors at NSCI.
WNSCI Leadership
Upcoming EventS
Sisters in the Sukkah: Potluck Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, October 8th, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at NSCI
Join us for some delicious food and a chance to schmooze while you learn more about the joyous holiday of Sukkot. We'll gather in the Jacki Lovi Sundheim Memorial Sukkah. Prepare and share your favorite fall recipe (lunch or dessert for 8) and we’ll sample them all! Click here to register
Latkes and Vodkas!
Wednesday, December 10th, 6:00 pm at NSCI
Co-hosted by the Youth and Family Community Committee (YFCC)
Join WNSCI as we kick off the Chanukah season! We'll be sampling latkes with lots of delicious toppings to choose from. There will be vodkas to taste as well. And, of course, we'll be playing dreidel! Click here to register
ONGOING EVENTS
WNSCI Book Club
Contact us at wnsci@nsci.org to be added to the book club email contact list. Click here to see the full book list for the 2025 year.
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There will be no Book Club in October. Chag Sameach!
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The Women by Kristin Hannah
Tuesday, November 11th, 1:00–3:00 pm at NSCI
Led by Rosalie BrownThe Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm's way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era.
Mah Jongg Games
Thursdays, 1:00–3:00 pm in the Rosenthal Family Gathering Place
Join us for fun and friendly games of Mah Jongg. Beginners and the “just curious” are welcome. There’s no betting allowed, just a voluntary contribution to our Tzedakah Box!
Canasta
Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 pm at Makom Solel Lakeside, 1301 Clavey Road in Highland Park
No class on October 8th
Join members of Makom Solel Lakeside and NSCI for weekly play. There is no fee. We only ask that you bring canasta supplies (cards, trays, and shuffler) if you have them. Janet Buckstein from Makom Solel Lakeside will provide written rules and teach those who are interested. Please email her at jfbuckstein@gmail.com and let her know if you plan to attend and if you would like lessons.
Knitting Hearts Together for Good
Glencoe Union Church is starting an interfaith knitting group to make hand-crafted items for those in need. The group will meet twice a month at various North Shore congregations. Beginners welcome. Learn more here.
WNSCI is part of the Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), a network of Jewish women working together to empower women and communities through the bonds of sisterhood, spirituality, and social justice. WRJ members come from congregation sisterhoods, women’s groups, and individual members from all over North America. Our sisterhood belongs to the WRJ Heartland District. Click the links below to learn more about WRJ as a whole or the WRJ Heartland District.
Hundreds of WRJ-affiliated sisterhoods like WNSCI gain access to a vast network of
membership, programming, and leadership resources as well as the opportunity to network with thousands of other women and make a difference around the world. Two of our most active WNSCI members serve major roles in WRJ:
Michelle Scheinkopf is Vice President for Social Justice, and Judy Wexler is 1st Vice President and will serve as President of WRJ in 3 years.
Learn more about the WRJ Heartland District.
WNSCI at the WRJ Fried Women's Conference 2024 in New Orleans
Pictured L to R: Michelle Scheinkopf, Judy Wexler, Blythe Trilling, Karen Dillon, and Debra Cohen
The History of WNSCI with Merle Branner
The Ruthie & Bill Katz Archives Archivist, Merle Branner, presented the History of Sisterhood/Women of NSCI.
Click here to view the recording and enter the password "G6kA6^vE". To learn more about the archives, click here.
Fri, October 10 2025
18 Tishrei 5786
Come Check Us Out
jill ruffman
Co-President
Blythe trilling
Co-President
Whatever your area of interest, we welcome you to attend any WNSCI events or meetings and click here to contact us for more information.
We've created a short survey so you can tell us something about yourself and what interests you! Please fill out the survey here.
