Empathetic Listening Session for Parents of College-Age Students Saturday, December 6 12:30-2:00pm There are many issues challenging our society today, and we know many of our members feel concerned, isolated, and/or extra-vigilant as we try to navigate them. Mel Berwin has been facilitating empathetic listening sessions at CNS and, with Rabbi Eve, is opening these up to different parts of the community. If you are a parent of college-age children and would like to join ... Read More

"A Letter to Uncle Bruce" a grief-processing writing workshop Wednesday, December 10 | 7:00-8:30pm Register Here! A Letter to Uncle Bruce: An in-person grief-processing workshop through letter-writing. Facilitated by Jenn Director Knudsen and Laura Cohen, LCSW Click here to read facilitators' bios

Latkes & Vodka 2025 Tuesday, December 16 5:30-8:30pm Join us for a festive, adults-only evening filled with live music, dancing, food, drinks, and fun! Groove along to the sounds of Ellis Street while enjoying latkes, a light dairy supper, and vodka, of course (other drink options, too)! Perfect for a date night or friends' night out! Come partake in any or all of the components below: 5:30-6:00pm: Schmooze & Cocktails 6:00-6:30pm: Community Candle Lighting & Chanukah Songs 6:30-7:15pm: Dinner 7:15-8:30pm: Dancing Register here This ... Read More

Share Your Light: CNS Chanukah Party Sunday, December 21 3:00pm-5:00pm Let's gelt together for a lively afternoon of Chanukah celebration! Don't miss the fun as our CNS kehillah comes together for an afternoon brimming with joy, connection, and festive spirit for all ages. There's something for everyone, including a latke bar, community candle-lighting, games, arts & crafts, cookie-decorating, and music. Don't forget to bring toilet paper or winter hats/gloves for our winter Tikkun Olam drives! Register here