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The Week Ahead… Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2016

By Debra Lytle - Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016

Monday, November 28

  • Parent-Tot Class – Mondays, 9:00 – 11:00am
    Open to the public, this FREE weekly class for children up to 24-months in age and their parent(s) is a great way to meet other parents, exchange experiences, and provide an opportunity for the children to play together and engage in age-appropriate activities. We also read a book from PJ Library twice a month. Facilitated by Gabby Erbst, various experts from different fields of child development and child-care will visit to share their expertise and provide opportunities for discussions. Feel free to bring your friends; it’s open to everyone! (PLEASE NOTE: We have a mandatory vaccination policy.) For more information, contact Lynne Falkow-Strauss.

  • Open Mah Jongg Play – Mondays, 10:00am – 12:00pm (effective Dec. 5, changing to 1:00 – 3:00pm)
    All levels welcome. Men are welcome, too. Come join the fun! For more information, contact Evelyn.

  • B'nai Mitzvah Class, 4:00pm

  • Adult Choir Rehearsal, 6:00pm
    This choir is open to all adults who have an interest in Jewish music and enjoy singing. The repertoire will include a full spectrum of Jewish music, both liturgical and secular. New singers welcome; please join us! For more information, contact Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny.

  • Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:15pm

Tuesday, November 29

  • Religious School, 4:00pm

  • Hebrew H.S., 5:00pm

  • Talmud on Tuesday, 6:00pm

  • Junior USY, 6:00pm. For Jewish children grades 7 & 8
    For more information, contact Rabbi Barkan.

Wednesday, November 30

  • “Gentle Chair Yoga” – Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30am
    Focus is on increased balance, strength and flexibility in a supportive group setting. Meditation and deep relaxation at end of each class leaves participants with positive healing energy and uplifted spirits. Dress comfortably. Members of Women’s League: $6 per class; non-members $8 per class. For more information, contact Evelyn.

  • Weekday Torah Study Group – Wednesdays, 11:00am
    Informal and lively study discussion led by Rabbi Robert Eisen. (Occasionally lay-led.) Open to all. No charge to attend.

  • Senior USY, 6:00pm. For Jewish children grades 9 thru 12
    For more information, contact Rabbi Barkan.

Friday, December 2

  • Tot Shabbat, service 5:45pm in Sanctuary; dinner 6:15pm
    (Hosted by CAI’s Shomrim preschool class of 4-year-olds). Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service for young families to welcome the Sabbath with stories and songs, followed by kid-friendly Shabbat dinner. $25 per family (2 adults & up to 4 children). Additional adults $10 per person. RSVP by Nov. 28 to Kim.

Saturday, December 3

  • Neshamah Minyan: A Service of and for the Soul, 9:30-10:30am
    Join us as Jordan Hill, storyteller and founder/director of The Mindfulness Education Exchange, explains how to raise your prayer experience ever higher. Deepen your relationship with the Shabbat morning service while developing practices and understandings that you can take back into your day-to-day life.

  • "Read It & Meet" Book Discussion, approx. 12:00pm
    The book selection is Orphan #8 by Kim Van Alkemade. Book discussions are held once a month and are open to everyone. We discuss selected books by Jewish authors or with Jewish content, and share our experiences, reactions, and ideas. Moderators facilitate each discussion. For more information, contact Vicki.

  • Shabbat Afternoon Torah Study, 3:30pm
    Open to all, this is an opportunity to become more involved in “living Judaism.” Lay-led. No charge to attend.
    Torah portion: Toledot

Sunday, December 4

  • Religious School, 9:00am

  • Kadima, 12:00pm. For Jewish children grades 4 – 6
    For more information, contact Rabbi Barkan.

  • World Community Day, 3:00-5:00pm
    CAI’s Women’s League & Church Women United (a racially, culturally, theologically inclusive ecumenical women’s movement that celebrates unity) invite all to “Gathering at God’s Table,” presented by Malka Abraham. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend; however, non-perishable food or cash donations are requested to benefit the Community Food Bank. Please RSVP by Nov. 28 to Malka Abraham.