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We are NSCI.
We affirm that everyone is a stakeholder and community matters.
We understand that Judaism has something to offer everyone.
We nourish our deep roots. We grow. We believe in the possible.
We value diversity. We are young and young at heart.
We are NSCI.
Sermon of the week
Did you miss the sermon from Friday night's Kabbalat Shabbat service? Don't fret because you can watch the sermon of the week right here!
At Friday night's Kabbalat Shabbat service, Rabbi Greene discussed the Jewish tradition of writing an ethical will, a legacy of the values, traditions, and teachings most important to us, to share with family and friends.
With this recording, we are including the worksheet and article Rabbi Greene created and shared to get you started!
Upcoming events
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 18 , 2025
Saturday, Jan 18th 10:00a to 11:00a
Come out of the cold and warm up with your NSCI Tots community on Shabbat morning. We will have the opportunity to play, make new friends, sing songs, and create a Shabbat craft to take home. Bagels and cream cheese will be served. -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 20 , 2025
Monday, Jan 20th 10:45a to 4:00p
Join the NSCI Youth Group for a day of service honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Please bring donations for Cradles to Crayons to help children in need. We will collect and sort donations, then head out for lunch and fun at Dave & Busters. Come and help us make a real difference! -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Jan 22nd 7:00p to 8:30p
Curious about the Judaism of your childhood? In a Jewish family and would like to learn more about Jewish ideas and customs? Considering conversion? Just want to become more fluent in Jewish tradition? Several Reform synagogues on the North Shore of Chicago are coming together to offer another year of Introduction to Judaism. This class is a great fit for someone interested in studying toward conversion, wanting to support their child’s Jewish education, or just hoping to learn more and explore Judaism in a new way. The class is grounded in the URJ’s Introduction to Judaism curriculum, and together, we will explore some of the essential pillars of Jewish life, including Jewish texts, beliefs and values, holidays and rituals, and history. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 23 , 2025
Thursday, Jan 23rd 7:00p to 9:30p
Whether you've wanted to learn to play Mah Jongg or just want to add another night to your mahj-game, please join us for an evening of learning and laughs. Co-hosted by the Youth and Family Community Committee (YFCC) and Women of NSCI (WNSCI).
youth education
Jewish education that’s inspiring, enlightening, thought-provoking, powerful, and even fun. We create a unique environment to bring forth the vibrancy of our faith. Come see how choice, hands-on learning, progressive education, and teaching to the individual fuels our one-of-a-kind experience.
For more information, call Dr. Roberta Goodman at the Goodman Center for Jewish Education at 847.835.7258.
Sat, January 18 2025
18 Tevet 5785