Programs « Congregation Anshei Israel

Programs

Throughout the year, a wide variety of social, cultural, educational, religious and special programs are planned to appeal to the broad range of interests of Congregation Anshei Israel's membership.

The following programs are slated for our 2012-2013 calendar.

2012 June	4-July 27	PK Summer Camp
July	1, 15, 22, Aug. 5 & 12	Summer Film Series Free and open to all!
	13	Summer Shabbat Dinner
August	2	Siyum HaShas: Completion of the Study of Talmud
	5	Blood Donor Drive with the American Red Cross
	5 & 12	Summer Film Series continues Free and open to all!
	15, 22 & 29	Adult Studies Kollel: The High Holy Days
	17	Shir Hadash Service & Dinner
	19	“Welcome Back to Give Back” Party
September	8	The High Holy Days 5773 Selihot Program & Service:The Opening Service for the High Holy Days
	9	Kever Avot Memorial Service
	17	1st Day Rosh Hashanah Services
	18	2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Services
	20	Tashlich at the Park
	22	Shabbat Shuvah Service
	25	Kol Nidre Services
	26	Yom Kippur Services
	30	Congregational Sukkot Dinner
October	1	1st Day Sukkot Services
	2	2nd Day Sukkot Services
	4	“Hava NaGRILLa” Family Sukkot Dinner & Program
	5	Tot Shabbat Service & Dinner
	7	Hoshanah Rabbah Service
	8	Shemini Atzeret Service, Yizkor & Yahrzeit Plaque Dedication, Hakafot, Torah Roll and Simhat Torah Celebration
	9	Simhat Torah Celebration
	13	Wall of History Dedication Program
	21	Blessing of the Pets
November	2	Tot Shabbat Service & Dinner
	4, 28 & 29	92Y LIVE! Program FREE live broadcasts from New York’s 92^nd Street Y
	7, 14 & 28	Adult Studies Kollel: “A Jew?”
	11	Bagels with the Board
	12	Rick Recht in Concert 6:30pm
	16	Shir Hadash Service & Dinner
December	1	“Latkes and Vodkas” Adult Hanukkah Party
	11	“Eight Days of Caring and Sharing” Hanukkah Party
	16	MITZVAH 613 Torah Project Kick-off
	25	STRIKE! A Bowling Party
	30	Blood Donor Drive with the American Red Cross
2013 January	11 & 12	Scholar-in-Residence Professor Robert Eisen
	20	7th Annual Mah Jongg Tournament and Lunch
	26	Tu B'Shevat Seder
February	6, 13 & 20	Adult Studies Kollel (Class): Purim Oddities and Curiosities
	10	Torah Fund Brunch with guest speaker
	24	Purim Celebration and Se’udah
March	9	The community is invited to enjoy an evening of fun for adults at this Prohibition era themed event as part of a year-long celebration of the 83rd anniversary of the founding of Congregation Anshei Israel in 1930. A fundraiser to benefit Anshei Israel’s youth education programs, the evening includes: casino-style gambling for fun and entertainment; live jazz; hors d’oeuvres, desserts, “hooch” and a silent auction. Dress in 30’s garb; cash prize for best costume. $55 per person (packages and sponsorship opportunities also available).
	24	Sweet Tomatoes "Funraiser," any time 5:00 to 8:00pm Where are you taking your family for your last bit of hametz before Passover?
	26	Second Night Passover Seder Participate in one of Judaism's most beautiful and meaningful festivals. Share great dialogue, family participation,; supervised children's play; traditional 4-course dinners by L'Chaim Catering.
April	6	"Salsa, Sangria and Sunset" All those 21+ are invited to enjoy a sampling of salsas and sangrias while we share the pleasure of each other’s company on the synagogue's patio. Presented by CAI’s Congregational Engagement Task Force.
	16	Yom Ha'atzmaut Musical Program, 5:00-5:30pm, Sanctuary The assembly will feature CAI’s Adult Choir and Religious School Youth Choir, directed by cantorial soloist Nichole Chorny. The choirs will each sing uplifting Israeli pieces to celebrate this special time of year. There will also be an Israeli sing-a-long.
	19	Shir Hadash Service & Dinner, 5:45pm service, dinner 7:00pm Led by and featuring Emily Ellentuck as cantorial soloist, this upbeat service includes singing, clapping, kid-friendly melodies and wordless chants, followed by a delicious chicken dinner with sides and dessert.
	25	92Y Live!, 5:00pm FREE live broadcast from New York’s 92nd Street Y Elie Wiesel: Jeremiah and His Lamentations Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Elie Wiesel, founder of the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity and Nobel Laureate. Chairman of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council from 1980-86, he also serves on numerous boards of trustees and advisors. Lecture 60-75 min. w/o audience Q & A.
May	8	Yom Yerushalayim Program, 7:00pm Annual program to celebrate the anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. More information. RSVP here.
	14	Tikkun Leil Shavuot: A Guide to the Evening of Shavuot (Service 7:00pm, Dinner 7:30pm & Study Program 8:45pm) Annual program to observe the celebration of the anniversary of the day Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. More information. RSVP here.
	20	CAI's 82nd Annual Meeting, 6:00pm All members of the congregation are invited to help us celebrate our “second Bar Mitzvah” — our 83^rd year! — at the meeting. Includes dinner; Israeli dancing demonstration & instruction; special menorah lighting with recognition of members; & election/installation of new Board trustees. More information. RSVP here.
	21	"Texts, Trends and Traditions" Members of the Tucson Board of Rabbis share insights of Jewish tradition and what they can offer us as we consider how to, as Jews, live fully Jewish lives. Learn with six of Tucson’s rabbis; each rabbi will teach a “chai” window (18 minutes), round-robin style. More information. RSVP here.
June	9	Blood Donor Drive It is permissible — indeed, desirable and praiseworthy — to donate blood to a blood bank, according to a Rabbinical Assembly responsum. New and loyal blood donors and volunteers always welcome! All presenting donors will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to Something Sweet Dessert Lounge.
	14	Summer Shabbat Dinner Share Shabbat dinner with family and friends at CAI. Enjoy an Israeli feast: “Salatim” Mediterranean-style fish, couscous, fruit and homemade rugelach. CAI members: adults $12; children $8; guests: adults $15, children $10. RSVP needed by June 10.
	30	Summer Film Series begins Free and open to all! Enjoy a movie, popcorn and lemonade and the pleasure of spending a few, cool moments in the shadow of each other’s presence. Stay after each showing for a casual discussion of the film. June 30: Driving Miss Daisy July 7: Yentl July 14: School Ties July 21: The Chosen July 28: Everything is Illuminated

New programs are always in development. If you are interested in attending any event at CAI,
or would like more information about an event, please contact Barb Neuman.