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Shabbat candle lighting is at 5:30pm

This week's parsha: Lech Lecha

Torah reading: Genesis 12:1 - 17:27

Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27 - 41:16

Havdalah: 6:30pm

Saturday's kiddush is sponsored by

Eitan & Moran Klein

in honor of the bar mitzvah of their son, Yuval

ISRAELI DANCING IS BACK!

JOIN US FOR A FUN FILLED, CULTURAL, NO PRESSURE

Monday morning, Nov. 3,10,17,24.

9:30-11:00ish

$5 for members; $8 for non-members.

No experience needed. Bring friends!

Is That True? Tuesdays, 10-11am

A new, weekly, Torah portion study class with Rabbi Benson.

We will look at the historical, archaeological, and literary evidence

(or lack thereof) related to selected passages of the week’s Torah portion. 

No previous knowledge required. 

In-person and on Zoom: Is That True, 

Meeting ID: 816 1645 9653, Passcode: 284582. 

How to Read Hebrew, Wednesdays, 11am

Instructor: Marty Rubenstein

Class will meet on Zoom

Meeting ID: 872 5649 5836 Passcode: Hebrew

Contact me at inewton5@gmail.com and I will tell you all about the class. We have had this class for a long time and it's been well received by our participants.

Coffee Talk with Rabbi Benson, Thursdays at 9:30am

Coffee talk is meeting at NSJC

Hebrew in the Torah with Ann Helfgott

Fridays at 10am

The class meets in on Zoom

Meeting ID: 837 3959 4865 Passcode: 350131

Pirkei Avot Study Group

Want to do some text study? Come and join our informal group meeting once a week on zoom. Open to everyone in the congregation. All ability levels are welcome. We are studying the text of Pirkei Avot (Teachings of Our Fathers). Interested? Curious?

Email Rob Benson at drummerboy6986@yahoo.com

Sip, Snack & Spin

Saturday, November 15th 6:45-11pm

Live DJ, pub style snacks, dancing, lounging and mingling.

Bring your friends, bring energy and come hungry.



Click here for more info

Click here for sponsorship opportunities

Chanukah Fundraiser

Lights & Latkes

Send a festive Chanukah gift bag to friends

and family for just $18.

Order by Nov. 24th

Click here for more information.

Click here for the order form

NSJC goes to Israel!

Contact Rabbi Benson if you want to know more about our

planned trip for March of 2026

NSJC Social Club – November Events

Join us each Tuesday* at 11 am for bagels, cream cheese, and coffee among other refreshments in the Social Hall for social interaction, dancing, and entertaining programs, including:

Nov 4 – Scotto – Singer, guitarist, and entertainer.

Dinner at Zan’s at 3:30 pm following today’s meeting

Nov 11 - Saul Fathi, lecturer, will talk about Islam and the Middle East.

Nov 18 – Johnny Whimple - Singer and entertainer – an NSJC Social Club favorite

Nov 25 – Suffolk Co Water Authority – discuss water quality and supply issues for Long Island.

* $4 for members; $5 for non-members

Programming Note

Wicked Movie Viewing Party

scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 2nd has been canceled

NSJC Men's Club

Annual Visit to Central Islip Cemetery

Sunday, Nov. 2nd at 10:30am

Arrive by 10am for donuts & coffee

Please join us for a service in memory of the souls interred in

the cemetery of the former Central Islip Psychiatric Center

located adjacent to the Touro Law Center. We will meet in

the south parking lot of the law center.

Sisterhood Torah Fund Kickoff

Thursday, Nov. 6th at 7pm

Please join us for our Torah Fund Kickoff at the Synagogue at 7 pm. We will have a fun “color your own sunflower coaster” and snacks. The new Torah Fund pins available with a donation of $180. All donations go directly to Women’s League and support programs and student scholarships for the education of new rabbis and cantors.

Breakfast to Celebrate our Veterans

Sunday, Nov. 9th at 10am

Presentations from the Religious School students with a guest speaker from

the Jewish War Veterans.

Please invite the Veterans in your life!

Cost: free to Veterans, Religious School students, members of Men's Club and Sisterhood. $5 for all others.

Sponsored by Sisterhood, Men's Club and Religious School

Remember Kristallnacht

Friday evening, November 7th at 7:30pm

Les Goldschmidt and Henry Beder will discuss their families' experiences before, during and after the Holocaust, in commemoration of the 87th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

NSJC Sisterhood

"Fall Classic" Members only Dinner

Tuesday, Nov. 18th at 6pm

Join us for dinner at 6pm catered by Beach Bakery Grand Cafe, entertainment and camaraderie with your Sisters.

Cost for Sisterhood members is $36 if paid by Nov. 10th, or $46 after Nov. 10th. Click here for more info and to RSVP.

Book Club

Thursday, November 20th at 1:30pm

Book is: SUCH GOOD PEOPLE by Amy Blumenfeld

             ***Author will be attending meeting.***

Any questions, contact Susan Kessler at ejksfk7@gmail.com 

or 631-698-5129.

Tot Shabbat

Saturday, November 22nd at 11am

Tot Shabbat is held monthly. It is a joyful, interactive and educational celebration of Shabbat for ages 0-5 and their parents. Siblings are always welcome.

Click here for more info and future dates.

Guest Speaker, Friday, Nov. 28th at 7:30pm

Detective Sergeant Apryl Hargrove

Commanding officer of the Hate Crimes Unit

Join us for services and a special discussion

on anti-Semitism by the Commanding Officer

of the Hate Crimes Unit.

Sponsored by Men's Club.

Click here for more information about

Detective Sergeant Hargrove.

CHAI IS BACK FOR 2025!

Community Hebrew Adult education Institute, is a 12 year old consortium of 11 LI congregations, coordinated at Dix Hills JC. The classes meet on consecutive Monday evenings from Nov. 3rd to Dec. 8th. All classes are on Zoom so you can attend from the comfort of your home. Rabbi Benson will be teaching at one of the sessions. Click here for more information about the classes and information on registering. .

UJA-Federation Suffolk Signature Event

Thursday, November 20th at 6:30pm

Please join us in supporting UJA, whose grants have strengthened the North Shore Jewish Center and our community over the years. Let’s show our appreciation for this vital organization and for the worthy honorees who will be receiving well deserved recognition

This is the UJAs only Suffolk Fundraising event.

Click here for information on the honorees and the event.

Food Pantry Update

Please continue to bring just one non-perishable item for the “basket” in the coat room any time you come to the synagogue. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to this cause.

Shalom!

Bonnie Samuels

Sisterhood Social Action Chair

To set up an appointment, contact Lorraine McDonald at Lorraine.mcdonald@verizon.net  or (631) 662-5727

NSJC Board of Trustees