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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 Leizman discusses the "quandary of every human being, in all places," sharing the opportunity we have to bravely and honestly show up as we are, because self-awareness is the starting point of teshuvah, connection, and everything we hope to become.
Upcoming events
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 14th 9:00a to 10:00a
Rabbi Greene and Cantor Wolman will share their top 10 ideas for lifting up High Holy Day meaning, connection, and joy for parents and grandparents of preschool through teenage children – ideas accessible for us all! -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 14th 11:30a to 2:30p
For 35 years, NSCI’s Feed the Homeless program has helped to feed thousands of people around Chicago. We provide 1,000 hot meals and brown bag lunches monthly. Volunteer one Sunday a month for hot food prep and brown bag lunches! Families are welcome! -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2025
Monday, Sep 15th 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 that are specifically linked to the High Holy Days. No experience necessary. Texts will be provided. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2025
Monday, Sep 15th 5:00p to 6:30p
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together and filling in the cracks with gold—a metaphor for embracing our flaws and imperfections. Led by Steve Jensen, Academy Kintsugi certified instructor, we will each learn and try our hand at the art of Kintsugi. Each participant will create their own tile piece. Rabbi Greene will lead us in study and conversation about the themes of this period on the Jewish calendar and how they dovetail with this creative work. As we approach the new year, we engage in self-reflection to see where and how we want to repair and grow. We look to make change, we explore our imperfections. Space is limited. Pre-registration required; sign up by August 29. Contact Rabbi Greene for scholarship assistance for congregants. $36 NSCI congregants, $72 for non-congregants.
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, September 13 2025
20 Elul 5785