Tuesday, July 12, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Summer Lunch
and Book Discussion by the Lake
A conversation for parents of teens & younger children. We will discuss bestselling author Wendy Mogel's newest book, The Blessing of a B Minus: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Resilient Teenagers on NSCI's Lillian and Larry Goodman Terrace. RSVP by July 5 to Lisa Goosmann, lgoosmann@nsci.org, 847/835-0724. $10/person for a lovely summer lunch. Bring a friend. Do let us know you are coming so we have enough food! (Please read the book & bring your copy with you. Of course we'll welcome you even if you didn't finish the book!) Brought to you by Chai @ NSCI. Questions? Ask Deborah Coven (coven4@msn.com), Ilyce Zoloto (IZoloto@stretch-n-grow.com), Julie Echt (jeecht@comcast.net) or Rabbi Lisa Greene (rabbigreene@nsci.org).
Wednesday, July 13, 9:30 am
Desperation, Tragedy and Victory
Join the Women of NSCI for a fascinating program featuring our own Penny Herbst, who will be discussing her journey to reclaim her family's history, through genealogical and historical research, travel and the process of writing a book about her discoveries. Don't miss this moving and inspirational program, open to everyone at no charge. RSVP to Amy Duque at fourduques@gmail.com.
Wednesday, July 20, 11:00 am - Adult Mitzvah Corps
Do you have a couple of hours to volunteer? We will be helping with a Holocaust Survivors' Program at Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, 303 Dodge, Evanston from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. We will be scooping food from large containers into serving bowls, setting tables, serving hot beverages, light clean-up and talking with the survivors. If you would like to sign up, contact congregant Tracey Meyers at 847/242-1234.
Tuesday, July 26, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Soup Kitchen Baking & Lunch Assembly
We are looking for families to come bake brownies and assemble lunches for Beth Emet Soup Kitchen. This is a great opportunity for all family members, from pre-schoolers to grandparents, all are welcome! Children must be accompanied by adults. Advanced sign up is needed so we can assign food items to bring. To sign up, please contact Karen Silbar at 847/433-5887, or k-search@comcast.net.
Wednesday, July 27, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Soup Kitchen Serving
Chai @ NSCI will cook and serve at the Beth Emet Soup Kitchen in Evanston. Do a family mitzvah! Children must be 7 or older. Space is limited. To sign up, contact Karen Silbar, k-search@comcast.net, 847/433-5887. Questions? Contact Karen Silbar or Marilyn Perlman, marilynperlman@comcast.net, 847/274-4548.
Monday, August 1, 5:30 pm
NSCI's 70 Plus Singles Film Viewing & Discussion
We will socialize during dinner, view the film together and then discuss it afterwards. Rabbi Mason will lead the discussion. Cost for dinner is $18 per person ($20 for non members) RSVP to Susan Ellenby at 847/835-0724, ext. 632.
