Monday, January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Administrative Office, Gift Shop & Preschool/Kindergarten Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no Parent-Tot, Mah Jongg Play, B’nai Mitzvah Class or Choir Rehearsal)

Tuesday, January 17

• 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, January 18

• “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.

• Parenting in Peace Course – Wednesdays, January 18, 25, Feb. 1 & 8, 6:30-8:30pm
  This 4-week parenting course combines the Parenting with Love and Logic Program with other well-known methods of empowering parents to create strategies that truly work for each individual. Bring out the best in you and your kids. Learn how to take care of yourself while simultaneously providing opportunities for your children – toddlers through teens – to learn how to become respectful, responsible, resourceful and resilient. Instructor Naomi Weinberg, MSW, has worked in the mental health field for 30 years as a family counselor, school and medical social worker, professional development educator and presenter. $88 per person for 4-week course. All classes held at CAI. Please provide your name, email, phone. Cash, check, money orders and credit cards accepted. Mail to: Naomi Weinberg, PO Box 17891, Tucson, AZ 85731. Questions? Call/Text (520) 404-9300.

Friday, January 20

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

Saturday, January 21

• 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 topic: “Religion AND Politics… or… Religion OR Politics!? No charge to attend.

• Shabbat Afternoon Torah Study, 3:45pm
  Open to all, this is an opportunity to become more involved in “living Judaism.” Lay-led. No charge to attend. Torah portion: Shemot

Sunday, January 22

• Religious School, 9:00am
  For more information, contact Rabbi Barkan.

• Blood Donor Drive with the American Red Cross, 9am – 2pm
  Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Open your heart, not your wallet, because there is no price you can put on the gift of health and healing. We welcome donors ages 16+ and, of course, volunteers. Call 1-800-REDCROSS for eligibility questions. To reserve a time slot or to volunteer, contact Margo.

• Parent Havurah/Discussion Group, 10:00am
  Parenting with a Jewish Lens – A continuation of our series on strengthening Jewish families in collaboration with JFCS; facilitated by Rabbi Robert Eisen and  Jacque Kaplan, MSW, LCSW, with JFCS. Today’s topic: “Managing Society’s Negative Messages: Living with purpose in a world that sometimes seems purposeless.” Held at & hosted by Congregation Anshei Israel. No charge to attend. For more information, contact Rabbi Barkan.