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The Bulletin n n o o r r t t h h s s h h o o r r e e c c o o n n g g r r e e g g a a t t i i o o n n i i s s r r a a e e L L February 2017Shevat /Adar 5777 Vol. 90 No. 9 The Bulletin is supported by an endowment established by Jane R. Perlman When I moved to Chicago two decades ago, I bought a large road atlas so that I could find my way around. That book sat in the back of my car until needed, supplemented by countless pieces of paper with directions wrien on them – taking me to hospitals, cemeteries and meetings on the one hand, to theatres, restaurants and friends on the other. What a difference! Today, I never go out without my phone, replete with Google Maps and Waze. I find homes in the dark with relative ease, and rarely miss the exits or hard-to-find turns. Life without a satellite-guided location system seems antiquated. My children are amused to consider life without Siri. They wonder about the AAA maps on the bookshelf, and I endeavor to give them map skills when we travel, often losing out to devices. Imagine then, life for our biblical ancestors! They escaped Egyptian slavery to head toward the Promised Land with nary a map. They did though have a different kind of GPS – they had a God Positioning System. God showed them where to go as a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. And, as the rabbis explain, God led our formerly enslaved ancestors on a longer than needed path as the people were not yet ready to get where they were going. The longer route allowed them to receive and absorb the Torah, in other words, to gain additional navigational guidance for their journey. Whatever our belief in the Divine, there are, no doubt, days and times in our lives that we would like a visual guide showing us precisely what paths and turns to take. Wouldn’t it be great to have a clear sign in the sky before us saying: this is the right life path; this is the best decision for you; this is the best way to act in the world?! Such clarity would be particularly opportune in our world today when we have so much conflicting information and when discord and discontent abounds. We don’t have the clear physical signs of a pillar of cloud or fire that our ancestors did. We do, though, have that other solid directional guidance that they did: Torah, the navigation system that withstands the tests of time and technology. So where are we? Presently, Jews across the globe are positioned in the book of Exodus in our Torah reading cycle. Exodus describes our ancestors’ journey through the wilderness and, as it does, provides a spiritual GPS for us, a way for us to assess where we are. The key event for which Exodus is named is the exodus, our ancestors’ departure from Egyptian slavery to freedom. The other famous happening of Exodus is the giving of the commandments or Torah to Moses on Mt. Sinai, the well-known ten plus a powerful litany of many more miꜩvot of ethical, ritual and civil significance. The take-aways from the narrative and instructions of Exodus are innumerable guiding principles that can direct us today. Exodus positions us squarely within an ethical imperative for action based in our common history. Why? Because, as we are told again and again in Torah, we the Jewish people know what it was like to be strangers in Egypt. Thus we are given clear direction: act in the world with compassion, kindness and responsibility. Speak honestly and act fairly. Injustice demands action. We all share responsibility for the disenfranchised in our midst, and we should treat everyone equally. All of this is guidance for a way of living, each and every day. What we do with that imperative is up to each of us. Throughout Exodus we see explicit messaging that our shared tradition reinforces the connectedness and purpose of our people. Again and again we are connected to our history and what it teaches us. Think, for instance, about the rituals of Passover which powerfully teach our history and demonstrate our unity. Those rituals are first described in Exodus. Ultimately, our shared purpose is to remember, learn from our past and journey forward guided by the ethics of our tradition. Staying in one place and complaining are not options. But in order to move forward, we first need to locate our position, and determine where we want to go. Let us do just that. Rabbi Lisa S. Greene GPS, of a Sort.
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February 2017Shevat /Adar 5777 Vol. 90 No. 9The Bulletin is supported by an endowment established by Jane R. Perlman
When I moved to Chicago two decades ago, Ibought a large road atlas so that I could find myway around. That book sat in the back of my caruntil needed, supplemented by countless pieces ofpaper with directions written on them – taking meto hospitals, cemeteries and meetings on the onehand, to theatres, restaurants and friends on theother.
What a difference! Today, I never go out withoutmy phone, replete with Google Maps and Waze. I find homes in thedark with relative ease, and rarely miss the exits or hard-to-findturns.
Life without a satellite-guided location system seems antiquated.My children are amused to consider life without Siri. They wonderabout the AAA maps on the bookshelf, and I endeavor to give themmap skills when we travel, often losing out to devices.
Imagine then, life for our biblical ancestors! They escaped Egyptianslavery to head toward the Promised Land with nary a map. Theydid though have a different kind of GPS – they had a GodPositioning System. God showed them where to go as a pillar ofcloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. And, as the rabbisexplain, God led our formerly enslaved ancestors on a longer thanneeded path as the people were not yet ready to get where theywere going. The longer route allowed them to receive and absorbthe Torah, in other words, to gain additional navigational guidancefor their journey.
Whatever our belief in the Divine, there are, no doubt, days andtimes in our lives that we would like a visual guide showing usprecisely what paths and turns to take. Wouldn’t it be great to havea clear sign in the sky before us saying: this is the right life path;this is the best decision for you; this is the best way to act in theworld?! Such clarity would be particularly opportune in our worldtoday when we have so much conflicting information and whendiscord and discontent abounds.
We don’t have the clear physical signs of a pillar of cloud or fire thatour ancestors did. We do, though, have that other solid directionalguidance that they did: Torah, the navigation system thatwithstands the tests of time and technology.
So where are we? Presently, Jews across the globe are positioned inthe book of Exodus in our Torah reading cycle. Exodus describesour ancestors’ journey through the wilderness and, as it does,provides a spiritual GPS for us, a way for us to assess where we are.
The key event for which Exodus is named is the exodus, ourancestors’ departure from Egyptian slavery to freedom. The otherfamous happening of Exodus is the giving of the commandments orTorah to Moses on Mt. Sinai, the well-known ten plus a powerfullitany of many more mitzvot of ethical, ritual and civil significance.The take-aways from the narrative and instructions of Exodus areinnumerable guiding principles that can direct us today.
Exodus positions us squarely within an ethical imperative for actionbased in our common history. Why? Because, as we are told againand again in Torah, we the Jewish people know what it was like tobe strangers in Egypt. Thus we are given clear direction: act in theworld with compassion, kindness and responsibility. Speakhonestly and act fairly. Injustice demands action. We all shareresponsibility for the disenfranchised in our midst, and we shouldtreat everyone equally. All of this is guidance for a way of living,each and every day.
What we do with that imperative is up to each of us. ThroughoutExodus we see explicit messaging that our shared traditionreinforces the connectedness and purpose of our people. Again andagain we are connected to our history and what it teaches us.Think, for instance, about the rituals of Passover which powerfullyteach our history and demonstrate our unity. Those rituals are firstdescribed in Exodus.
Ultimately, our shared purpose is to remember, learn from our pastand journey forward guided by the ethics of our tradition. Stayingin one place and complaining are not options. But in order to moveforward, we first need to locate our position, and determine wherewe want to go. Let us do just that.
Rabbi Lisa S.Greene
GPS, of a Sort.
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Friday, February 36:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Servicewith Selah, K-1st Grade, 5th-6thGrade Participation and February
Birthday Blessing
Saturday, February 4Torah Portion - Bo
9:15 am Shabbat Minyan ServiceBaby Naming – Lucille Lapin
Friday, February 106:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Shirah Service
Saturday, February 11Torah Portion - Beshalach
Tu B’Shevat9:15 am Shabbat Minyan Service10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service
Bar MitzvahJoshua Longo
Son of Hillary Krantz & Jason LongoGrandson of Susan C. Longo
Friday, February 176:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Saturday, February 18Torah Portion - Yitro
9:15 am Shabbat Minyan Service10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service
Bat MitzvahSasha Leja Melinger
Daughter of Jody & DavidMelinger
5:00 pm Shabbat Afternoon Service
Bat MitzvahLaura Michelle Belloff
Daughter of Marsha & MarkBelloff
Friday, February 246:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
with Alan Goodis
Saturday, February 25Torah Portion - Mishpatim
9:15 am Shabbat Minyan Service
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Service
s Friday Evening OnegShabbat Sponsors
November 25The children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren of Elinor Millerin honor of her
101st Birthday Blessing
February 11Hillary Kranz and Jason Longo and Susan C. Longo in honor of
the Bar Mitzvah of our son and grandsonJoshua Adam Longo
In MemoriamThe congregation extends its heartfelt
condolences to the families of:
Lynn Barron
Louise Cohen
Albert Delighterhusband of Roma Robbins Delighter
Dr. David A. Drachman
Jerry EtsHokinfather of David (Julie) EtsHokingrandfather of Sara EtsHokin
Irene Witt Gotsdiner grandmother of Adam (Allison Rosenfeld
Schanfield) Schanfield
Alice K. Grossbergwife of Edmund Grossberg
mother of David (Robyn) Grossberg
Nobert Lippayfather of Deborah (Michael) Starkman
Henry Mautnerhusband of Adrienne Mautner
father of David (Barbara) Mautner
Joshua Alan McFaddengrandson of Ron (Kathy) Sackheim
Lindsey Muddcousin of Jeff Kurland
Dawn Paleymother of Mark (Susan) Paley
Jack Ringhusband of Hazel Gitlitz Ring
Stephen Sehler stepfather of William (Carole) Rosen
Dolores "Dee" Shermanwife of Dr. Bennett "Buddy" Shermanmother of Gail (Dr. Ralph) Robbinsand Dr. Richard (Cheryl) Sherman
grandmother of David (Sydney) Tasner,Amy (Scott) Zemnick, Julie (Michael)Schimmel, Mark (Elizabeth) Robbins,Lindsey (Scott) Kornblatt ,Jennifer and
Adam Shermansister of Howard (Sandy) Markinsister-in-law of Audrey Levine
cousin of Marilyn (Dr. Richard) Swoiskinand Larry Sherman
Martin Shimelfarbfather of Janna (Keith) Berk
Walter Shortstepfather of Joseph (Karri) Rosenthal
Saturday MorningKiddush Sponsors
February 4Amanda & Ron Lapin in honor ofthe Baby Naming of our daughter
Lucille Evelyn
Shabbat ShirahFriday, February 10
5:30 pm - Pre-Service Learning Session6:15 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Service
In keeping with the verse "Let ussing a new song to Adonai", thisservice will include new music by
our own Cantor Goldstein.
During the pre-service there will bean opportunity to learn refrainsenabling participation in the
worship experience.
For more info please contact CantorGoldstein, [email protected],
847-835-0724
February brings many dark, dreary and cold days but at NSCI it is alwayswarm and bright!
During the month of December we reached out to our congregation askingfor support of our Elijah’s Table campaign. Letters were sent, memorieswere shared, photos were posted to Facebook, calls were made – and youresponded. Our campaign to raise funds to allow NSCI to remain open toall, regardless of their ability to pay full dues, was a success. Many thanksto everyone who shared their memories, helped make calls, wrote notes,and donated to Elijah’s Table. The strong showing of support from all of
you is really amazing!
January brought our first Winter Farmer’s Market. Partnering with Faith in Place, we hadthe opportunity to purchase local, sustainably-produced goods, while helping support localfarmers and artisans. It was wonderful to see so many friends on a freezing winter day.Many thanks to the organizers and the shoppers!
And nothing brightens my day more than seeing the many volunteers helping out at NSCI.There are so many things to get involved with – special events, tikkun olam projects,planning committees and more. The nominating committee is beginning its work, so pleaselet me know if there is something you would like to work on.
I look forward to seeing all of you at our many exciting programs and events – it is neverdark and dreary at NSCI!
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President's Letter
Jody Weinberg
Welcome to our new and returningmembers (through January 9):
Alec & Michael Covey(Tessa and Levi)
Marina & Lev Reyzin(Samuel and Abigail)
Brittany Urbanus-Tarr & Jeffrey Tarr
Michelle & Brett Winterstein(Logan and Hayden)
Welcome to:
Jackson Graham Blackman, born onTuesday, October 18, 2016, son of
Allison & Matthew Blackman,grandson of Karen Marshak & Paul Hilder
Emery Mara Zimmerman, born onMonday, December 5, 2016, daughter of
Ryan & Rachel Zimmerman,granddaughter of
Holly & Lee Zimmerman
Jack Howard Mueller, born onWednesday, December 14, 2016,
son of Maureen & Jeffrey Muellergrandson of Peggy Roston,
great-grandson of Frances Roston,grandnephew of Judith & Robert Freilich
Mazel Tov to:
Emily Beth Rein, daughter of Josi & Rick Rein, and Benjamin Patzik,married on Saturday, December 3, 2016
Candace Carter & Robert Mintz,married on Saturday, January 7, 2017
Our CongregationalFamily
NSCI 2017 Family Israel Tripled by Rabbi Greene
Tentative dates are December 21, 2017-January 1, 2018. If you are thinkingabout it, or want more information, talk to Rabbi Greene, 847-835-0724,
NSCI’s 70 Plus Singles GroupFilm Viewing and Discussion
Wednesday, March 8, 11:30 amJoin us to view A Bottle in the Gaza Sea. Rabbi Geffen will
lead the discussion. Snacks will be served. No cost. Please park in the North lot and enter through
the education doors. Please invite a friend!
RSVP’s encouaged: Susan at [email protected], 847-835-0724.
Celebrate yourSimchas by
sponsoring anOneg Shabbat
It's a beautiful way to celebrate aloved one's special moments andshare with our NSCI Community.
The form can be filled out and payment made online at: www.nsci.org/Onegsponsor.
Questions? Contact Jacki Sundheim at 847-835-0724 ext. 624 or email [email protected].
Nicole & Steven AvadekAlla Aver & Steve PelitskyDolores & Ralph Barnett
Ivy & Seth Bender Dale & David BlitzTracy & Brian Blitz
Kimberly & David Bloomberg Robyn & Jeff BreckerAndria & Lee Canel
Candace Carter & Robert MintzJennifer Cohn & Joseph Karam
Alec & Michael CoveyDana & Thomas Decker
Izabela DianovskySusan & Alan EllenbyLisa & Henry Erlich
Beth Fishman & Carmi PlautRoslyn Flegel
Lynette & Brad FriedmanAmy & Robert Garber
Brandy Graff & Brian KholodovskyBrooke & Gary Hazan
Julie & Judd HirschfeldSharon & Steven Jacobson
Tracy Jacobson & Ivan GoldenMelissa & Steve JarmelTaryn & Douglas KesselLesley & Roi Kiferbaum
Amanda Kiselevitz-Lapin & Ronald LapinLiz & Jason Kunreuther
Amy & Steven LauerLauren & Simon Leibovich
Elizabeth & Eric LevinSue Levin
James LevineMolly Levy & Joshua Levy Diane & Richard Margolin
Barbara MaxBeth Max
Lois & Alan Mellovitz
Stacy & Jonathan MerelJacqueline & Robert MeyerMarisa & Noah OrnsteinSusan & Martin Parker
Jessica Rappaport & David ColtonMarina & Lev Reyzin
Carole & William RosenLindy & Dan Rosenberg
Stacy Rosenberg-Kashy & Sam KashyStephanie & Steven Sanderman
Brittany & Bradley SchecterDanielle & Adam Schiff
Rachel & Zach SmithJennifer Wolfe-Sprogis & Andrew Sprogis
Cristy & Mitch SteinbergLori & Joshua Tolan Amy & Jason Torf
Brittany Urbanus-Tarr & Jeffrey TarrNoell Vaughn
Allison & Christopher Weathers Michelle & Brett Winterstein
Linda & Ivan WolfsonStacy & Steven Zendel
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I recently attended the annual National Associationof Temple Administrators (NATA) conference inNashville, Tennessee, with 160 NATA executivedirectors and 120 executive directors from theNorth American Association of SynagogueExecutives (NAASE) – the Conservativemovement’s executive directors’ organizing body.Although our conferences are usually separate, thisyear’s combined conference involved months ofplanning and preparation by lay leaders and
volunteers to produce a gathering rooted by the theme “ComingTogether.”
How true, as we indeed came together, seeking and exchangingideas and best practices, learning, and forging new and nurturingestablished friendships. One of the outstanding conferencepresenters was Harry Kraemer, the former CEO of the multi-billiondollar health care company, Baxter. His presentation resonated withme as he spoke about putting values into action. I found Harry'sphilosophy to be unique in the competitive business world. Not abeliever in cut throat business practices, instead, he believes in
doing the right thing. I believe Baxter's success under his leadershipwas based on his four guiding principles: self-reflection, balance,perspective and true self confidence.
Although each of these four principles is important, self-reflectionproves the most critical, as the ability to reflect on and identify whatone stands for, what one’s values are and what matters most, proveabsolutely necessary for leading any organization.
There are times when I am asked why I chose this career after beingin the world of sales and manufacturing. Reform Judaism hadalways been an integral part of my life, but one day I decided to getinvolved in my synagogue in Miami, Florida. Wow, did my lifechange! I realized that I did not enjoy working in manufacturing,but rather, I loved being involved in the world of the sacred, beingrooted in tradition, and carrying tradition, values, and communityin a relational and holy way.
From our Executive Director
Amy Mallor
s a v e t h e d a t e
Friday, March 3
NEW MEMBER SHABBAT
Please join us as for a special Shabbat service as wehonor our new members with a blessing.
We will welcome those who have joined our NSCIcommunity over the last year.
This is a great opportunity for new and longtimemembers to meet one another, connect and celebrate
Shabbat together. There will be a choice of twodinners following the service:
• For families with school aged children:Join us for dinner and karaoke in Rebecca K. Crown
Social Hall at NSCI at a cost of $18 per family.
Contact Jennifer, [email protected] to reserve your spot.
• For any NSCI members interested in a Shabbatdining experience at Max & Benny’s:
You can come to services at NSCI beforehand or justmeet up at Max and Benny's. We've reserved the privateroom in the back. Cost: Individual parties can order off
the menu and are responsible only for their bill.
Contact Lauren, [email protected] to RSVP.
W e l c o m e n e w a n d r e t u r n i n g M e m b e r s :
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2016 Family Trip to Israel with Rabbi Geffen
2016 Tot Shabbat Chanukah
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Elijah’s Table 2016Many thanks to everyone who participated in our Elijah’s Table campaign this year. We loved seeing your favorite NSCI memories onFacebook—it reminded us all of how much we cherish our synagogue community.We are so grateful for your contributions which ensure that NSCI remains an inclusive community where all are welcome, regardless of theirability to pay full dues. Our thanks to Harriette and Ted Perlman, Marilyn Perlman and Harry Epstein and Family for their matching gift of$18,000 which encouraged 49 donors to give for the first time, and a remarkable 115 donors to increase their gift over last year!
Our sincere thanks to Eileen Sharkey Rosenfeld who chaired this year’s campaign which has raised $166,545 so far from 239 contributors.
Finally, our thanks to all of you who donated to Elijah’s Table and made this campaign an enormous success.
Members of Elijah’s TableJudith & James CanelJeffrey & Julie EchtLisa & Eddy EisenbergElaine FrankRabbi Wendi Geffen & Scott DubyShirley & Marshall HammersleySusan Longo & Marlow HunterRoberta & H. Greorge MannLois MelvoinElyce & Mark MetznerTerri & Robert OlianDr. Marilyn Perlman & Harry Epstein
Harriette & Theodore PerlmanJudy & Jerry SiderJulie & Michael SolotDr. Kathy & Ron SonenthalBeth & Nate TrossJody & Dean WeinbergJudy Wexler & Bruce MenkesLaura & Bruce White
Friends of Elijah’s TableCindy & Dan AminoffJudith & Robert AppelbaumPhyllis & Stuart ApplebaumPaula Barnett & Gary RubenLaurie & Grant BaganSeymour BaganDebra & Dan BauerDr. Andrea & Ed BennRalph BergenJoan & David BergmanMollybelle & Barry BerishJanna & Keith BerkLinda & Stuart BerksonSusan & Chadd BerkunJanice & H. Bruce BernsteinBeth & Gary BirnbaumJoyce & Dennis BlackDale & David BlitzLaura & Brett BoehmBarbara & Ron BordenLois & Howard CainLynda & Scott CanelDenise & Dr. Michael CaplanStacie & Rob ChukermanJoan & Mitch ChukermanStacia & Dr. Mark CohenVera CohenAllan ColemanJane & John ColmanPerri & Rick CourtheouxDeborah & Larry CovenLudmilla CovenDoris & Aaron CushmanRabbis Carlie & Ryan Daniels
Brandy & Mark DeshurKaren & Robert DillonSally & Dr. Lawrence DomontArlene DonWendy & Ed DonIrwin DorfmanDebra & Steve DresnerAnn & Peter DuBoisBarbara & Ira EichnerSusan & Alan EllenbyJudy & Lloyd FalkPam & Larry FaulknerTerri & Avram FeldmanGlenn FelnerPenny & Jay FineDiane & Lowell FixlerLisa & Jon FleisherErica & Gary FreemanSharon Friedman & Bob BoehmLois & Dr. Gary FriendShelley GoddardLoretta & Frank GoldDr. Laurie GoldenSusie & Arthur GoldnerCindy & Jimmy GoldsteinLauri & Cantor David GoldsteinJoan GoldsteinAbby & Ken GoodDr. Roberta & Dr. Bob GoodmanJulie & Rich GordonDana & Lee GordonMichele & Bill GorskiRoberta & Howard GossGeri & David GreenbergBrenda GreeneRabbi Lisa GreeneAmy & Bob Greenebaum Jr.Robyn & David GrossbergMadeline HalpernHelen & Michael HeifetsBarbara & Jim HerstDara & Larry HymanSusan & Mark IsaacsonSusan & David IskowichLeslie & Gene JacobsCheri & Milton JaffeJaney & Bob JakubowichCaryn & Harlan KahnAnita & Michael KaplanJane KaplanJan & Bob KaufmanLore KirchheimerJudith Geleerd KitzesDee Dee & Dr. Alan KleinPK KleinAlyssa & Jeremy KnobelKaren KohnEmily & Gene Kolman
Nancy & Ian KopelmanHoward KorengoldPolly Pancoe Kortlander & Fred Kortlander
Judith KubertJanice & Mickey KuppermanJeff KurlandMarilyn & Ivan KushenDr. Sandra & Rabbi Charles LeviJerome LevinAudrey LevineFifi & Ronald LevinDr. Cori Levinson & Gary NoskinNancy & Chuck LevunCecile & Dr. Bob LevyDebra & William LewinLaura & Jon LichterEunice LiebersteinLaurie LiebermanRiva & David LipmanCourtney & Ed LoebJoan & Herbert LoebJudy LouisRita LoveHelen & Ed MagidAmy MallorMiranda & Jed MandelNancy MantynbandPatty & Rabbi Steven MasonBarbara & Jeff MazurJodi & Ken MeisterTracey & Dr. Steve MeyersJulie & Greg MillerDiane & James MooreFran & Jeff MorofLori MulaGail & William NeimanDrs. Lori Shelnitz Newberger & Todd Newberger
Toby & Gordon NewmanSeymour NordenbergMichelle & David NovickEsther NusinowLori & Stephen O’HaraRoberta OlshankyDrs. Carole & Marty ParkerSusan & Kenneth PearlMadeleine & Harvey PlonskerJoyce PollakoffHelaine & Dr. Norman PressmanMerle ReskinGail & Dr. Ralph RobbinsCarrie & Dr. David RosenDeborah RosenSheli & Burton RosenbergDr. Jim RosenbergEileen & Rob RosenfeldIrene Rosenfeld & Richard Illgen
Lorelei RosenthalAnn & Stephen RossAlan RottmanPeggy & Dr. Jon RubensteinMindy Trossman Rubin & Dr. David Rubin
Gretchen Rupp & Dave FleischKathryn & Ron SackheimAllison Rosenfeld Schanfield & Adam Schanfield
Michelle & Jeff ScheinkopfOnnie & Steve ScheyerCathy & Joel SchneiderMarcia SchneiderHerbert SchneidermanBeverly & Ira SchulmanLinda & Bob ShaknoAbra ShapiroLynn & Mark ShapiroSharon & Julius ShapiroCarol & Norman ShubertElliot SiegelJody & Ross SilvermanDale & Shel SilvermanJoanna & Scott SlavickLeigh & Justin SmollarJudith & Norm SoepSheryl & Joel SolomonHelen & George SolomonSandi & Howard SorkinMargo & Joel SpitzRachel & Mark SteinDiane & Dr. Roger SteinJudi SternSandra & Dick StokenHav StoneJames StoneRichard SwoiskenBarbara & Bruce TaylorShirley TrossRosanne Ullman & Keevan MorganMarilyn & Dr. Michael VenderApril & Dr. Tom VictorEllen Wallace & Dr. Steve GouldNancy & Robert WeilLynne & David WeinbergMarcine & Art WeinerAnn & Charles WeisbergBarbara & Victor WeisskopfNicole & Jim WoldenbergJane WoldenbergCarol & Abbott WolfeLois & Alan YaffeLaurie & Don ZimelisHolly & Lee Zimmerman
We also thank the 13 families who wish to remain anonymous. *Based on contributions made as of 1/30/2017
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North Shore Congregation Israel Legacy Circle
Legacy CircleMembers
“As my ancestors planted for me,soI too plant for my children.”
- Pirke Avot, Sayings of the Fathers
Join the North Shore Congregation IsraelLegacy Circle by remembering NSCI in your will or estate plan.
Anonymous (2)Iris Anosov
Judith and Robert AppelbaumPhylis and Kenneth Bagan
Drew BarkleyDebra R. Bauer
Barbara and Ronald BordenJane B. and John C. Colman
Ludmilla Ross CovenKaren and Robert Dillon
Peter and Ann DuBoisLarry and Pam Faulkner
Glenn L. FelnerRabbi Wendi GeffenCarole Mark Gingiss
Jody GingissCantor and Mrs. David Goldstein
Dr. Roberta Louis GoodmanRabbi Lisa S. Greene
James E. Greenebaum IILilli M. Greenebaum
Martin GrusinLore B. Kirchheimer
Adele P. KleineAlyssa and Jeremy Knobel
Karen Mindlin Kohn and FamilyJudith K. Kubert
Eunice LiebersteinJudith Louis
Miranda and Jed MandelPatrice and Rabbi Steven S. Mason
Jeff and Barbara MazurDr. Stuart Meyer in memory of Sandy Meyer
Diane and Jim MooreCathy Nachman
Leslie Reskin NeilanRob and Terri Olian
Marilyn Perlman and Harry EpsteinDavid Rothschild and Merle Branner
Inge R. RothschildCathy and Joel SchneiderSheryl Cohen Solomon
Ronald and Kathy SonenthalAndrea and Steven TickBeth and Nathan Tross
Shirley TrossApril and Thomas VictorDean and Jody Weinberg
Arthur and Marcine WeinerCarol and Abbott Wolfe
Five Ways to Create Your Jewish LegacyBe a philanthropist with no money down. . .
1.Simple Bequest in a Will or Trust ProvisionCreate a bequest in your will or add a provision in your trust for a gift to North ShoreCongregation Israel.
2. IRA or Pension PlanName NSCI as the beneficiary on an existing IRA or other pension plan. You can choose adollar amount or percentage.
3. Life Insurance PolicyDesignate NSCI as the beneficiary on an existing life insurance policy you no longer need,or purchase a new life insurance policy with NSCI as the beneficiary. The cost of such apolicy depends on your age and health.
4. Grant from a Donor Advised Fund, Private Foundation or Supporting FoundationMake a grant from your donor advised fund, private foundation or supporting foundation.Grants can be made during your lifetime or after your death.
5. Israel BondsDonate one or more Israel bonds that are at or near maturity.
Contact Sheryl Cohen Solomon, Director of Development, at 847-835-0724 for more ideasand information.
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Dad & Me: Stretch-n-Grow
Sundays, February 5 - March 19(no class February 19)
9:45 am -10:45 amFrank Memorial Hall
Get out of your house and moving thiswinter and be a hero to your significant
other! Spend quality one on one time withyour child, while having fun working on
developing fundamental motor skills.
Join other local dads for Coach IlyceZoloto’s theme based, action packed class.
Program cost: $48* Questions? ContactSusan at [email protected], 847-835-0724
Online registration: www.juf.org/DadandMe
*This program is made possible by a grantfrom jBaby Chicago, a program of the Jewish
United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.
Youth and Family Community
Weekday Stretch-n-Grow
For children 1-2 years oldwith an adult
Wednesdays, March 1 - April 5,10:00 am - 11:00 am
Burn off some energy this winter! Isyour toddler in perpetual motion?
Movement activities are an ideal way toteach your child to follow directions and
express themselves. Join other localfamilies for this theme based, action
packed class. Program cost: $48* Questions? Contact Susan at
[email protected], 847-835- 0724. Online registration:
www.juf.org/stretchngrow
*This program is made possible by a grantfrom jBaby Chicago, a program of the Jewish
United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.
Strollers, Stories & Celebrations
Friday, February 10Tu B’Shevat
10:00 - 10:45 amHelp us celebrate Shabbat & Jewish
holidays with your little ones.Stories, songs, movement and more!
This is a free event for children 0-3,and a great way to meet other local
parents, grandparents and caregivers. Come to one or all sessions. Light refreshments served.
Open to the community. All are welcome. Please park in the North lot and enter thru theEducation doors. RSVP appreciated but not required, [email protected] or 847-835-0724
We look forward to seeing you!
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In the spirit of Purim, of hearing the story, learning the customs andcelebrating with lots of joy for children of all ages, we have a new “PurimPlot,” an idea we are trying out this year. We are creating two differentexperiences for two different audiences.
On Friday night, March 3, families with children 0-7 throughout ourcommunity will be invited to a Purim experience.
On Sunday, March 12, during regular school hours, 9:00 am – 11:00 am allGoodman Center students will have some Purim fun! We want all theGoodman Center students, young and old, to experience Purim customs:
• Hear the Purim story• Sing songs• Parade in costumes for those who wish to dress up• Prepare gifts for the poor, friends and family members• Nosh on hamantaschen• Play games! Have fun!
Here’s the schedule for Sunday, March 12, 9:00 am – 11:00 am: 9:00 am: All students go to their classrooms
9:20 am: Purim Play and Costume Parade10:00 am: Preschool class through 2nd grade go to Purim Games in
Rebecca K. Crown Social Hall led by 6th graders10:00 am: 3rd & 4th graders go to fun, community building games like we do at the
Camp@NSCI undernighter in the Tross FEC 10:00 am: 5th graders go to fun, community building games in Frank Memorial Hall
11:00 am: Everyone goes home! Parent/Child Hebrew Class remains
Parents are welcome to come and/or bring younger siblings preschool through 2nd grade forthe Purim Play and Costume Parade or just for the games. Younger siblings NOT enrolled inschool must be accompanied by an adult.
We will be sending out more specific information to the Goodman Center families. We thinkwe have a plot everyone will enjoy! For more information about the families with young children experience, contact SusanEllenby, Coordinator of Early Engagement, [email protected].
A Purim Plot: Purim Festivities for this Year
Dr. RobertaGoodman
Goodman Center for Religious Education
An Intergenerational ShabbatService for all families featuring our 3rd & 4th grade and to Welcome New NSCI Families
Shabbat Rocks!
Friday, March 35:30 pm: Challah Baking
6:15 pm: Intergenerational ShabbatServices led by Selah, our 6th-12th grade
musicians, and featuring a songperformed by our 3rd & 4th grade
students & a special song led by Jr. Selah.
7:15 pm — 9:00 pm: Stay after servicesfor dinner, karaoke (provided by BizarEntertainment!) and a special dessert
candy bar!
This night is open to families with childrenof ALL ages, and is especially arranged tocelebrate our 3rd and 4th grade students &
our new families. $18 per family.
Questions and RSVP to Jennifer McKeagat [email protected] or 847-835-7258
ImportantGoodman CenterReligious School
Dates:Friday, February 3:
Family Shabbat with Selah, PrayerJamming, and special participation by
Kindergarten and 1st grade, and by 5thand 6th grade
Sunday, February 12: 2nd grade Tu B’Shevat Seder
Friday, March 3: Family Shabbat with Selah and special
participation by 3rd and 4th grade
Sunday Morning Tzedakah Tables Are you passionate about a specific charitableorganization or cause? Want to organize a pop-up tzedakah project to support that organizationor cause?
Tzedakah (“justice”) is an important Jewish value,and we encourage you to organize a pop-upTzedakah project here at North ShoreCongregation Israel! We invite you to propose aproject and request a Sunday morning (10:30 am-11:30 am) during the school year to organize your
tzedakah pop-up. Consider selling crafts or food/drink (all food must be nut free and kosherstyle) or collecting items to donate to an organization in need! Be creative!
If you would like to fill out the proposal form, have any questions or would like todiscuss a possible Tzedakah Table idea, please call or email Rabbi Ryan Daniels: 847- 835-0724 or [email protected], or email Neil Rigler: [email protected] available dates: 1/29/17, 4/9/17, 4/23/17 and 4/30/17.
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The Ruthie and Bill Katz Archives
Early in North Shore Congregation Israel’shistory, a Sisterhood and Men’s Club werecreated to help sustain temple activities: toassume responsibilities such as usheringand coordinating congregationalcelebrations, to provide programming thatwould attract new members and toparticipate in activities within the greaterNorth Shore community that wouldestablish a Jewish presence in a positiveand meaningful way. Our Ruthie and BillKatz Archives are a treasure-trove of therich history of these two groups – fromtheir respective board meeting minutes togala event invitations, dances, playprograms, membership lists and servicerecords from various charitableundertakings.
The first mention of the Sisterhood in ourtemple board minutes was on November30, 1925, and names Reina Hartmann as theSisterhood’s first President.
By 1941, the Sisterhood’s 15th year,President Dorothy Klee’s message to hermembers offered the “opportunity toparticipate” in hospital and Red Crosssewing and bandage making, classes innutrition, home hygiene, first aid, andfundraising for War Bonds which garneredNSCI a $500 award – all this in addition to
established classes in Bible study, Braille,child study and international relations. Thechallenge posed to the 1941 Sisterhood wasthat of truly “embracing loyalty anddevotion to a common ideal, respect for oneanother and a chance to work together toaccomplish necessary ends.”
The 1950 Board of Trustees’ minutes makenote of the annual Sisterhood ShabbatService as well as a congregational Sederfor 395 people. This was the era of fashionshows, a “first” congregational Chanukahparty and celebrations for Purim, Passoverand other religious school festivities. Overthe years, activities sponsored by theSisterhood continued to bring thecongregation together, to lead fundraisingefforts and to extend NSCI’s presencebeyond local community events to activeengagement with the Women of ReformJudaism.
In July 2011, the Sisterhood was renamedthe Women of NSCI and continues today asa strong and active organization, vital toNSCI through its involvement with thereligious school, B’nai Mitzvah andConfirmation students, seniors, Judaica GiftShop, Oneg Shabbat refreshments,sponsorship of various community socialaction ventures, association with SHALVA,
the ARK, the Council for Jewish Elderly,Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute as well ascontinuing participation, nationally andinternationally, with the Women of ReformJudaism and their projects.
To read the complete article please see theNSCI FaceBook page:www.facebook.com/RuthieandBillKatzArchives or request an electronic copy byemailing: [email protected]. You can alsofind out more about present activities of theWomen of NSCI at www.nsci.org/women-north-shore-congregation-israel. And,check out the current Women of NSCI andBrotherhood exhibit in the showcases inRebecca K. Crown Social Hall.
Goodman Center for Religious Education
The 2017 Elaine N. Sherman KARAV Retreat
The TYG (high school youth group) is excited to start planning forthis year’s Elaine N. Sherman KARAV retreat. What is KARAV?Wow - how to describe a 40+ year NSCI tradition, which manystudents refer to as a life-changing weekend and a key part of theirhigh school experience? How to put into words a 4-day experiencefeaturing fun-filled bonding programs, creative worship services,in-depth discussions about a range of issues, and so much more?
For the 22 years I’ve had the honor of being the youth advisor forour synagogue, nothing comes close to the power of KARAV. I’vetruly seen it change lives. The original concept, with studentsworking together with clergy to create the entire experience,remains, and each year the participants put their spin on thetraditions. The work all starts on Sunday, January 22, at noon in theFEC. Participants will help to select this year’s theme, and decidewhich committee to join: theme (to develop our discussion topics),
worship (to write and create ourservices for Shabbat and the wholeweekend), dec/prep (decorations andpreparations - to design the visualcomponents of the weekend, from thet-shirt to Shabbat murals), andprogramming (to create the social andrecreational parts of the weekend).
We will meet three other times this spring to plan the weekend.Students are invited to join us at any time - no experience needed!The meetings are March 12, April 9, and April 23, all from noon -2:00 pm at the synagogue. Lunch and fun are always included! TheKARAV retreat itself is May 11-14. Registration materials will beavailable in March. If you have any questions, please contact me:[email protected] or 847-209-9673. I hope to see many of youthere for this wonderful and unique experience!
Neil Rigler
A Look Back at Sisterhood/Women of NSCIBy Ellen (Katz) Block
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Finding Your Jewish Roots: A Beginner's WorkshopPresented by the Jewish GenealogicalSociety of IllinoisWednesday, February 22, 7:00 pm at NSCIA board member of JGSI will present a workshop tailoredfor beginners on the process of researching your familytree. They will describe in detail the sources and records
that are most helpful to beginners and present a case study demonstrating a successfulsearch. Their core message is that you CAN research your family tree and will be off toa great start after you attend this workshop.
This program is open to all, and there is no charge. Light refreshments will beprovided. RSVP to Nancy, [email protected].
Women of NSCI
Brotherhood
The Ken & Brad Kolodner Trio in ConcertFriday, February 24, 2017 - 8:00 pm at NSCIPrior to the concert, Ken, Brad and Rachel will help lead the 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Alan Goodis.Join NSCI for a captivating evening of extraordinary musical talents. Baltimore’s KenKolodner is regarded as one of the most influential hammered dulcimer players and old-timefiddlers in the US. He has joined forces with his son, Brad Kolodner, a rising star in the clawhammer banjo world and fiddler, guitarist and vocalist Rachel Eddy, to performarrangements of original and traditional music - usually called “old-time” – which pre-datedBluegrass and is often called “Americana,” mixed with some traditional Jewish music.
“...Outstanding...soulfully beautiful.” -NY Times"This father-son duo project is both technically impressive and musically tasteful, a lovely exploration of both tradition and creativity (and ofa warm musical relationship.” -CD Hotlist“…a fiddle and hammered dulcimer virtuoso...just the right amount of fire...totally delightful.” -Sing Out"The Kolodners and their collaborators play with impeccable chops and with great feeling.” - Bluegrass Unlimited
More information on the group can be found at www.kenandbrad.com. This program is free and open to the community. Visit www.nsci.org/kolodnertrio to register online by 2/22/17.
S a v e t h e D a t e :
Wednesday, March 152017 Women’s
Seder
P l e a s e j o i n u s f o r o u r
Annual “Non-Event” FundraiserYour generous contribution helps:• Support educational, cultural and social programs• Operate the best Judaica shop on the North Shore• Give congratulatory gifts to B’nei Mitzvah students• Provide Oneg refreshments and maintain NSCI kitchens• Award scholarships for Religious Students• Aid OSRUI, URJ’s camp in Oconomowoc, WI• Offer loving support to our synagogue community
Donate online at: www.nsci.org/secure/donations and selectWomen of NSCI Non-Event Fundraiser fund. Questions? Contactthe synagogue office, 847-835-0724.
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Midday MondaysMidday Mondays this year opens the door to myriad topics – music, literature, current events
– who knows! This year Midday Mondays will include mini-series taught in multiweekincrements offered 11:30 am-12:30 pm on Mondays throughout the year -- watch for the dates.
These sessions will be taught by Rabbi Lisa Greene, Rabbi Ryan Daniels, Cantor DavidGoldstein, Dr. Roberta Goodman & Buddy Schreiber. To RSVP email Lisa Goosmann,
Jewish Short FictionWith Rabbi Lisa Greene, February 6
Tell us you’ll be there and we’ll email you the stories in advance. Email Lisa Goosmann, [email protected].
The Calendar Always Gives us Something to Talk AboutWith Cantor David Goldstein, February 13, 20 & 27
Upcoming Adult Education
Study the Talmud with Rabbi GeffenMondays 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join Rabbi Geffen as we continue the study of Tractate Brachot. All are welcome.
If you want to purchase your own copy of the Talmud translation we use for class, KorenTalmud Bavli, Berakhot by Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz, you can find it on
Amazon.com. Questions? Contact Bayla, [email protected], 847-835-0724 ext. 643.
Cantillation II – The Book of Estherwith Cantor David GoldsteinMondays, February 6, 27 & March 66:15 pm - 7:15 pmParticipants will learn to chant from the book of Esther inpreparation for Purim. RSVP to Bayla, [email protected].
Short Stories of Contemporary Israel with Neil RiglerMondays, February 6, 13 & 27 at 7:00 pmWe’ll read and discuss stories of Israel each week, getting to know currentissues in Israel through a literary lens! Authors we will cover include:Yossel Birstein, Ayelet Tsabari, Shimon Adaf, and Etgar Keret. RSVP toLisa Goosmann, [email protected].
Beyond Torah: An Introduction to Midrashwith Rabbi DanielsSundays, March 5 and April 9, 10:15 amMidrash is the process of reading between and beyond the black and white text of theBible. Unlike the Mishnah or the Talmud, there is no single book called “midrash,” rather alarge collection of midrashic works exist that were written over the course of manyhundreds of years. Join Rabbi Daniels in an exploration of some of the more well-knowntexts. An understanding of Hebrew is not required — all are welcome! RSVP to LisaGoosmann, [email protected].
AbrahamJoshua
Heschel’sThe Sabbathwith Rabbi Daniels
Saturdays, March 18 & 25, and April 1 & 8 at 11:15 amWalk with Rabbi Daniels through The
Sabbath, Abraham Joshua Heschel’s mostbeloved book. Heschel was internationally
known as a scholar, author, civil rightsactivist, and one of the most distinguishedtheologians of the 20th century. Together
we’ll explore Heschel’s theology andwrestle with what he understood to be
humankind’s ultimate task: “to conquerspace and sanctify time.” To RSVP contact
Lisa Goosmann, [email protected].
What Might We Meanby “The World to
Come?”
Study an Excerpt fromMaimonides Commentary
on the MishnahMondays, March 6, 13, & 20
7:00 pm with Rabbi Steven MasonJoin Rabbi Steven Mason for a close
reading (In English) and discussion ofMaimonides’ Introduction to Perek Helek
from his Commentary to the Mishnah.
This challenging text provides aframework for our own thinking aboutquestions about human motivation and
choices. These are the personal and oftendeeply spiritual questions that defy short
and certain answers. Come join in theexploration. No previous experience is
necessary. Copies of the English text willbe provided. To RSVP contact LisaGoosmann, [email protected].
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On Sunday, January 8, a winter Farmers Market was held at NSCI inconjunction with Faith In Place. Faith in Place is an organizationwhich promotes programs aimed at “taking better care of our earth”along with a diverse group of faith partners representing disparatereligious beliefs, but sharing a common desire to promote a positiveenvironmental impact through sustainable food and land use,community gardens, water conservation, healthy food and eating,and other green programs through education and directparticipation. We at NSCI have, for several years, sponsored ourMitzvah Garden which has produced and donated large amounts offreshly grown vegetables to The Moraine Township Food Pantryand The ARK. The Winter Farmers Market is an extension of thisphilosophy and provides an additional source of income for localfarmers and vendors during the off-season, and educationalopportunities for the community along with the ability to purchasewonderful homegrown food and crafts.
Our market was a great success. Sixteen vendors participated,offering products ranging from fresh homegrown winter vegetables,bakery goods, ice cream, honey, dessert sauces, veggie-burgers,jams and jellies, soups (gluten and preservative free), fresh fish, andtomato products, to handmade knitting yarns, hand dyed scarves,self sustaining fish and vegetable gardens, and skin and body careproducts. There was a wonderful educational program for theGoodman Center’s 2nd and 6th graders, developed and facilitated
by Evey Schweig and Onnie Scheyer to teach our students abouthealthy eating and sustainability.
More than 250 guests attended the market, including a significantnumber who were not temple members (all of whom had wonderfulthings to say about the event and the congregation). We exceeded allexpectations in both attendance and receipts for the vendors. It wasa warm and happy place to be on a cold January Sunday.
Special thanks to Rabbi Daniels who arranged all of this, SpecialEvents Coordinator Jacki Sundheim, and to my fellow task forcemembers: Onnie and Steven Scheyer, Evey Schweig, Dana and JimSilver, Hav Stone, and my lovely wife Cecile, who were allinstrumental in the planning, setting up and breaking down of theexhibits, carrying the goods and equipment in and out of thebuilding, greeting guests, and answering questions. I also want tothank NSCI’s dedicated maintenance team — Alfredo, Marcos,Rafael, Efrain, Rodolfo & Carmela — for their assistance! And aspecial ‘thanks’ to all who attended, vendors and guests.
The most frequent comment that day was “This was great. Whenare we going to have another one?” Hopefully soon.
Bob Levy
Winter Farmers Market at NSCI
Tikkun Olam
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Tikkun Olam
Adult Mitzvah CorpsJoin our Adult Mitzvah Corps, where
men and women congregants have funvolunteering together during the week.
On Thursday, February 16 we will playword games and help decorate cookiesat Friend Center, 1601 Lake Cook Rd.,
Deerfield from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm.Friend Center is a great place thatprovides support for people withAlzheimer's and other memory
disorders. Friend Center is located at theWeinberg Community for Senior Living
campus, just west of Gidwitz.Carpooling is available from NSCI.
If you would like to volunteer, contactTracey Meyers at 847-242-1234.
Cookies from the HeartCalling all bakers and mitzvah enthusiasts! Seeking 6-8 volunteers tobake homemade cookies for children & families residing at Ronald
McDonald House near Lurie Children’s Hospital.
Bring ingredients to make your favorite cookie recipe andjoins us in Ronald McDonald House’s kitchen on
Wednesday, March 15, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm. Carpooling from NSCI is available.
For more information and to RSVP, contact Lois Davis:[email protected].
Family Mitzvah TripSunday, February 26
Cradles to Crayons provides children from birththrough age 12 living in homeless or low-income
situations with the essential items they need to thrive –at home, at school and at play.
The bus will depart NSCI at11:00 am, and we’ll arrive at Cradles to Crayons for pizza & abrief orientation before volunteering in The Giving Factory.
We’ll spend two hours together sorting and packagingdonations, and return to NSCI around 3:00 pm.
There is no cost for this trip. Instead, we ask that you bringgently used or new children’s clothing to donate to Cradles to
Crayons. For a list of accepted items, please visit: cradlestocrayons.org/chicago/donate-goods/items-we-accept
Please RSVP to Jennifer McKeag by February 17,[email protected] or 847-835-7258
The Giving Factory4141 W George St Chicago, IL 60641
Children must beaccompanied by
at least one adult.
Cartridge Recycling Program Ruthie & Bill Katz Archives collects empty laser, ink jet, and copymachine toner cartridges. We recycle the cartridges and earn money tosupport our efforts. Please bring your empty cartridges to the synagogueoffice.
The ARK Food CollectionCampaignARK maintains the only kosher food pantry in the Midwestand is experiencing severe shortages. Please donate non-perishable kosher food items whenever you come to NSCI.Bins are located in the arcade. Items which are needed mostoften: applesauce, vegetarian baked beans, breakfast cereals,tomato sauce, canned fruit, canned corn and canned peas.
Tuna and salmon are also appreciated. All items must be kosher. Please be sure your itemshave the proper kosher symbols and have not passed their expiration date!
The Feed theHomeless Program
Sunday, February 12
Food Preparation: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Rebecca K. Crown Social Hall
Delivery: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Night Ministry4711 N. Ravenswood, Chicago
3:00 pm - 4:00 pmDeborah's Place
1530 N. Sedgwick St., ChicagoRAPP
3262 N. Clark St., Chicago
Delivery and Serving:3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fourth Presbyterian Church126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago
Discounted Validated Parking Provided
Families with children are encouragedto participate.
If you would like to volunteer, pleasecontact Lois Davis and Dave Rothschildat [email protected]. You will then be addedto the volunteer email list and receive
further information.
•The time and dates of listed events are subject to change. Please check our website, www.nsci.org or call the office, 847/835-0724 for our current event schedule.
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Teen Civil Rights Trip1:00 pm WNSCI Mah JonggGame
Teen Civil Rights TripSnowbird Shabbat Weekend 5:15 pm Challah Baking forK-1st Grade Families
5:15 pm Selah Rehearsal5:30 pm K-1st Grade FamilyShabbat Dinner
6:15 pm Kabbalat ShabbatService with Selah, K-1stGrade, 5th-6th GradeParticipation and FebruaryBirthday Blessing
6:45 pm K-1st Grade CookieDecorating & FlashlightFinding
Teen Civil Rights TripSnowbird Shabbat Weekend9:15 am Shabbat MinyanService, Baby Naming –Lucille Lapin
10:30 am Shabbat MorningService
Bat Mitzvah - JenniferNeiman
Teen Civil Rights TripSnowbird Shabbat Weekend9:00 am Hebrew/ReligiousSchool
9:00 am Weekend MealPacking
9:45 am Dad and Me:Stretch-n-Grow
10:30 am Cafe @NSCI
Teen Civil Rights Trip11:30 am Midday Mondays -Jewish Short Fiction withRabbi Greene
1:00 pm Talmud Class withRabbi Geffen
6:15 pm Cantillation II – withCantor Goldstein
6:30 pm Adult B’nei Mitzvah 7:00 pm Short Stories ofContemporary Israel withNeil Rigler
7:30 pm Shir ChadashRehearsal
3:30 pm Games & Goodies4:15 pm Hebrew/ReligiousSchool
7:00 pm ExecutiveCommittee Meeting
7:00 pm FA Meeting
10:00 am Weekday Stretch-n-Grow
3:30 pm Games & Goodies4:15 pm Hebrew/ReligiousSchool
1:00 pm Wise Aging1:00 WNSCI Mah JonggGame
Shabbat Shirah10:00 am Strollers, Stories &Celebrations – TuB’Shevat
5:15 pm Shir ChadashRehearsal
6:15 pm Kabbalat ShabbatService, Shabbat Shirah
Tu B’Shevat9:15 am Shabbat MinyanService
10:30 am Shabbat MorningService
Bar Mitzvah – Joshua Longo
Ta’am Yisrael9:00 am Hebrew/ReligiousSchool
9:45 am Dad and Me: Stretch-n-Grow10:30 am WNSCI BoardMeeting
10:30 am Cafe @NSCI1:00 pm Feed The Homeless
Ta’am Yisrael1:00 pm WNSCI Book Group3:30 pm Games, Goodies &Gaga
4:15 pm Hebrew/ReligiousSchool
7:00 pm FA Meeting
Ta’am YisraelTrip to Cuba with RabbiWendi Geffen
3:30 pm Games, Goodies &Gaga
4:15 pm Hebrew/ReligiousSchool
Ta’am YisraelTrip to Cuba with RabbiWendi Geffen
1:00 pm WNSCI Mah JonggGame
Ta’am YisraelTrip to Cuba with RabbiWendi Geffen
6:15 pm Kabbalat ShabbatService
Ta’am YisraelTrip to Cuba with RabbiWendi Geffen
9:15 am – Shabbat MinyanService
10:30 am Shabbat MorningService
Bat Mitzvah – Sasha Melinger5:00 pm Shabbat AfternoonService
Bat Mitzvah – Laura Belloff
Ta’am YisraelTrip to Cuba with RabbiWendi Geffen
Building ClosedNo Hebrew/Religious School
Trip to Cuba with RabbiWendi Geffen
11:30 am Midday Mondays –The Calendar AlwaysGives us Something toTalk About with CantorDavid Goldstein
6:30 pm Adult B’nei MitzvahClass
3:30 pm Games & Goodies4:15 pm Hebrew/ReligiousSchool
7:00 pm FA Meeting
1:00 pm WNSCI Mah JonggGame
9:15 am Shabbat MinyanService
9:00 am Hebrew/ReligiousSchool
9:45 am Dad and Me: Stretch-n-Grow
10:30 am Cafe @NSCI11:00 am Family Mitzvah FieldTrip: Cradles to Crayons
12:00 pm WNSCI MatzoToffee Making
11:30 am Midday Mondays –The Calendar AlwaysGives us Something toTalk About with CantorGoldstein
1:00 pm Talmud Class withRabbi Geffen
6:15 pm Cantillation II – TheBook of Esther withCantor Goldstein
6:30 pm Adult B’nei Mitzvah 7:00 pm Short Stories ofContemporary Israel withNeil Rigler
7:30 pm Shir ChadashRehearsal
3:30 pm Games & Goodies4:15 pm Hebrew/ReligiousSchool
7:00 pm Board of TrusteesMeeting
3:30 pm Games & Goodies4:15 pm Hebrew/ReligiousSchool
1:00 pm WNSCI Mah JonggGame
10:30 am The Mindful orMindless Life – Day Edition
5:30 pm Challah Baking5:30 pm Families with YoungChildren Shabbat Purim
5:15 pm Selah Rehearsal6:15 pm Kabbalat ShabbatService with Selah, NewMember Shabbat, 3rd-4thGrade Shabbat, MarchBirthday Blessings
7:30 pm Meet up ShabbatDinner – Max and Benny’s,Northbrook
9:15 am Shabbat MinyanService
10:30 am Shabbat MorningService
B’not Mitzvah – Katie Boron& Sophia Iskowich
Ta’am Yisrael11:30 am Midday Mondays –The Calendar AlwaysGives us Something toTalk About with CantorGoldstein
1:00 pm Talmud Class withRabbi Geffen
6:30 pm Adult B’nei Mitzvah7:00 pm Short Stories ofContemporary Israel withNeil Rigler
3:30 pm Games & Goodies4:15 pm Hebrew/ReligiousSchool
7:00 pm 2019 – 2020 B’neiMitzvah InformationMeeting for Parents
7:00 pm WNSCI Event:Finding your JewishRoots: a Beginner’sWorkshop
10:00 am Weekday Stretch-n-Grow
3:30 pm Games, Goodies &Gaga
4:15 pm Hebrew/ReligiousSchool
7:00 pm The Mindful orMindless Life – NightEdition
6:15 pm Kabbalat ShabbatService with Alan Goodis
8:00 pm The Ken and BradKolodner Trio in Concert
New Member ShabbatFriday, March 3, 6:15 pm
This is a great opportunity for new and longtimemembers to meet one another, connect and
celebrate Shabbat together!
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In Case of an After Hours Emergency...In the case of an emergency- death of a loved one, unexpectedhospitalization or accident, please call 847-716-0564 and leave
a message. Amy Mallor our Executive Director will call you back as soon as possible.
Bikur Cholim - Visiting the Sick and PrivacyIn an effort to fulfill the mitzvah, Bikur Cholim,
(visiting the sick), our rabbis and cantor visit members who arehospitalized in the metropolitan area. This has becomeincreasingly difficult, as local hospitals cannot contact
synagogues (and churches as well) when members are hospitalized.
Please feel free to call the Synagogue office at 847-835-0724 toadvise the Rabbis and Cantor when you, a relative or a friend is
hospitalized in any hospital in the metropolitan area. In sodoing, you will become a partner in the mitzvah of Bikur Cholim.
Women of NSCI’s JUDAICA GIFT SHOP
Unique Judaica, Jewelry and Ritual ItemsBooks, Toys, Games and Puzzles for Kids of all Ages
B’nei Mitzvah, Baby, Wedding & Hostess GiftsTallitot, Yads and Kippot
Gift Certificates ~ Gift Registry ~ Gift WrappingMasterCard, Visa, checks and cash accepted
Winter Gift Shop HoursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday (When religious school is in session): 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmWednesday (When religious school is in session): 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Sunday (When religious school is in session): 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
For an appointment at another time, please call the NSCI giftshop at 847-835-4009 ext. 647, or email us at
See www.nsci.org for additional information about the shop.
Staffed by friendly & knowledgeable volunteers.All profits support Women of NSCI and NSCI.
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Jacki Sundheim Events CoordinatorPaul Vander Weele Organist
Neil Rigler Senior Youth Group AdvisorAndrea Dalinka Young Youth Group Advisor
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