Monday, December 11

• Parent-Tot Class, continuing 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 Amanda Stark, 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 Lynne Falkow-Strauss.

• 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.

• B'nai Mitzvah Class, 4:00pm

• Synagogue Life Council Meeting, 7:00pm in the Cantor Falkow Lounge
  Agenda includes: A continuation of our discussion regarding volunteer engagement in regards to event planning (Who, What, When, Where, How, Why, etc.) and the SLC (Who, What, When, Where, How, Why, etc.). What do we do and how can we best accomplish it? For more information, contact MeMe Aguila.

Tuesday, December 12

• Religious School, 4:00pm
  For more information, contact Rabbi Barkan.

• Hebrew H.S., 5:00pm

• 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 Megillah. 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.

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

Wednesday, December 13

• “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 15

• Family Shabbat Experience Service & Dinner during Hanukkah, service 5:45pm, dinner 7:00pm
  SEE FEATURED EVENT

Saturday, December 16

• Targum Shlishi, approx. 12pm following Kiddush
  We are taught to read the Torah Portion of the week, each week, twice: In/From the Torah text (Shnayim Mikra), and again in translation (Targum Shlishi) to ensure that we understand both the form and the function of Torah – what it teaches, and how it can be applied. Our guest Tamir Shecory, one of our Shinshinim (young Israelis doing a year of service here in Tucson on behalf of Israel through the Jewish Federation) will speak about life as an Israeli. No charge to attend.

• 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: Mikkets

Sunday, December 17

• Religious School Hanukkah Workshop & Maccabiah, 9:00am
  Everyone is welcome! Join us at 9:00am for Minyan; at 9:30am we’ll have learning activities for youth about all the symbolism of Hanukkah, as well as a parallel Adult Education Kollel with Rabbi Robert Eisen in the Library (see below). At 10:30am, we’ll join together to participate in a Maccabiah Competition will some serious silliness; followed at 11:30am by Hanukkah food & music. It’s all free, but please RSVP by Dec. 13 to Kim.

• Adult Education Kollel, 9:30am
  Rabbi Robert Eisen will present “Customary Hanukkah Customs” Why do we celebrate this holiday as we do? Together, we’ll explore some of the more popular/public and esoteric ways in and through which we observe this holiday. There being more than meets the eye, we will take this opportunity to see, as a byproduct of our study, how this holiday became so much more than it may have been originally intended. Following the kollel, attendees are invited to stay and participate in our Religious School Hanukkah Workshop (see above). No charge to attend, but a contribution (non-perishable food item or monetary donation) to the Community Food Bank is appreciated. Please RSVP to Tamara.

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