The Week Ahead… August 20-26, 2018

Monday, August 20

  • Parent-Tot Class, 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 Lindsey Embree, various experts from different fields of child development and child-care will visit occasionally 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 Nancy Auslander.

  • Open Mah Jongg Play – Mondays, 10:00am-12:00pm
    All levels welcome. Men are welcome, too. Come join the fun! For more information, contact Evelyn.

  • Adult Choir Rehearsal – Mondays thru Aug. 27, 6:00pm
    For more information, contact Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny.

Tuesday, August 21

  • B'nai Mitzvah Class, 4:00pm

  • Religious School, 4:00pm

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

  • Talmud on Tuesday, 6:00pm
    The Talmud is an extensive compilation of teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis over the centuries, covering matters of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, history, customs, and more. We are currently studying Tractate Shabbat. Learn about the law and lore in the Talmud with Rabbi Robert Eisen as we dig deep into living Judaism. Open to all. No charge to attend.

Wednesday, August 22

  • 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 Ruven Barkan.

  • Adult Education Kollel (Class): “Living Y/Our High Holy Days… Together” – continuing Wednesdays, Aug. 22 & 29, 7:00-8:00pm
    Join us as CAI's clergy teach this class as we prepare for the High Holy Days.
    Aug. 22: Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny presents “Praying with A Lev Shalem … A Whole Heart. A Journey Through the High Holy Days Machzor”
    Aug. 29: Rabbi Ruven Barkan presents: The Lord Shall Rule Forever! Does this primary Jewish way of relating to God work for you? … especially during the High Holy Days?”
    Each class $6 per person PLUS food donation for the Community Food Bank. Please bring item(s) to class. Contact Emilia for space availability.

Saturday, August 25

  • Shabbat’s Cool, 9:00am
    All families are invited to join us for this child-friendly Shabbat program, including a parallel session for parents 9:30-10:15am. Youth will learn the Torah service, play outside & enjoy Shabbat lunch. For more information, contact Rabbi Barkan.
     
  • Shabbat Afternoon Torah Study, 4:45pm
    Open to all, this is an opportunity to become more involved in “living Judaism.” Lay-led. No charge to attend. Torah Portion: Ki Tetse