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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!

Content Notice: While there is no graphic discussion in this sermon, it addresses recent events in Minnesota. Some listeners may find this topic difficult; listener discretion is advised.

In her sermon from Friday night's Kabbalat Shabbat service, Rabbi Geffen depicts the moral failure that arises on all sides when we as people give way to a hardened heart, letting our empathy & care for humanity to fall to the wayside.

We apologize for the lack of sound at two small moments throughout this video. Please bear in mind that we encountered technical difficulties during the original stream of this service.

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Upcoming events

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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2026

Tots Celebrate Tu B'Shevat
Sunday, Jan 25th 9:30a to 11:00a
Celebrate the birthday of the trees with fun movement activities, crafting, and a song session with Cantor Wolman.
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2026

Greatest Hits of the Talmud Winter Session
Monday, Jan 26th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join Rabbi Geffen in studying a selection of the most well known or important sugiyot (talmudic discussions) scattered throughout a variety of talmudic tractates. No experience necessary. Texts will be provided.
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2026

Fully Awake: Seeing Ourselves in the Jewish Story
Monday, Jan 26th 7:00p to 8:30p
Led by Neil Rigler, each session pairs a modern Jewish short story with a Torah or rabbinic text, opening conversation about the beliefs and values that shape our lives, from chesed (kindness) to emunah (faith) to tikkun olam (repairing the world).
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2026

Tricks of the Trope: Learn to Chant Our Sacred Texts
Tuesday, Jan 27th 5:00p to 6:00p
Join Cantor Wolman to learn trope! He will share the ancient secrets revealed in Torah trope through study and fun with a culminating class Torah Reading at an upcoming Shabbat AM!
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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.