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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 Annual Meeting and Awards Kabbalat Shabbat service, our community recognized the winners of the Ilene H. Herst Youth Leadership Award, this year's Fiedler Fellows, the 2024–2025 Kehilah Volunteers of the Year, and blessed the 2025–2026 Board of Trustees as they take on a new year of service. What a celebratory Shabbat service!
If you'd like to watch the award moments from the Annual Meeting and Awards Kabbalat Shabbat service, visit the NSCI YouTube page using the button below.
Upcoming events
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Thursday ,
JunJune 12 , 2025
Thursday, Jun 12th 1:00p to 3:00p
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Friday ,
JunJune 13 , 2025
Friday, Jun 13th 4:30p to 6:00p
Kick off the start of summer with Tots at NSCI! Play on the playground, join in Shabbat songs, and enjoy a BYOP (Bring Your Own Picnic) together. Dessert will be served. -
Friday ,
JunJune 13 , 2025
Friday, Jun 13th 6:15p to 7:15p
Join us for our Annual Pride Shabbat service! Congregant Dani Glass will be our speaker. The service will also include music by LGBTQ+ composers as well as special liturgy. -
Friday ,
JunJune 13 , 2025
Friday, Jun 13th 8:00p to 9:30p
The Ravinia Steans Music Institute Jazz Fellows are composed of 15 talented students who are split into three quintets and then coached and mentored by RSMI Jazz faculty. This ten-day program features musicians selected by invitation only, and the artists are truly remarkable year after year.
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.
Tue, June 10 2025
14 Sivan 5785