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At Kadima, you're not one of hundreds of families. You're part of a community where people know one another, ideas are welcomed, and Judaism is a resource for living a thoughtful, meaningful life. We see religion as being about people. Come see us for a Shabbat Dinner and Service or visit our class, “Jewish Ethics for Personal Spiritual Transformation.” Drop a line at office@nrck.org, or call us at 847-229-9500 or use our contact form /contact/new

Join your Kadima friends at the 21st Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema!

Tatami at the Chicago Festival of Israeli CinemaWe will be viewing the film Tatami on Sunday, October 18th, 2026 at 2 pm. Meet us at the Wayfarer Theater in Highland Park.

Come early as seats do fill up quickly.

Tatami is a fictional film, mirroring real-life events following the Iranian female judoka and her coach, who travel to the World Judo Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. This includes a possible match with an Israeli athlete, something that the mullahs prohibit.

Buy your tickets as soon as possible online at

https://cfic.eventive.org/In-Person_Schedule/6a84cb4ab8a7897bf28d4995

Tickets do sell out! Following the film we will eat at 4:30 pm. Call 847-229-9500 or wrote office@nrck.org for more details.

Kadima’s 2026 High Holidays Food Drive

The Social Action Committee is sponsoring its annual High Holiday Food Drive in September. Please drop off your donations at High Holiday services on September 12, 13, 20 or 21. What we collect will be distributed to The Ark’s Food Pantry in Northbrook. The Ark feeds our vulnerable suburban neighbors. Safety net agencies like The Ark have been asked to fill the gaps that the recent increases in food prices and reductions and restrictions in government SNAP benefits have caused. Community support remains crucial in helping The Ark bridge these gaps so the growing numbers of vulnerable families who are facing food insecurity and instability do not face hunger alone. The Ark has served over 400 households and 3,400 individuals via pantries this past year. Thank you in advance for your generous donations. 

See below for a list of the most needed items. You can also donate items by clicking on The Ark’s Amazon Pantry Wish List:  https://amzn.to/4hWb0e6

Pack The Pantry

Yizkor Booklet

A Yizkor booklet will be compiled in print and online versions. Please return the form, available online and at the reception table, by September 25 if you would like names of loved ones included.

Contact office@nrck.org to get the form. 

Yizkor

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