Archive for September, 2017

The Week Ahead… October 2-8, 2017

By Debra Lytle - Friday, September 29th, 2017

Monday, Oct. 2

  • 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 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, 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

Tuesday, Oct. 3

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

  • Hebrew H.S., 5:00pm

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

Wednesday, Oct. 4 Erev Sukkot

  • “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.

  • Erev Sukkot Service, 5:30pm

  • Community Sukkot Dinner, 6:00pm
    SEE FEATURED EVENT

Thursday, Oct. 5 First Day Sukkot

  • Preschool/Kindergarten & Administrative Office Closed

  • First Day Sukkot Service, 9:00am; Mincha & Evening Service 5:30pm

Friday, Oct. 6 Second Day Sukkot

  • Preschool/Kindergarten & Administrative Office Closed

  • Second Day Sukkot Service, 9:00am; Mincha & Evening Service 5:45pm

  • Tot Shabbat, service 5:45pm in Sanctuary; dinner 6:15pm
    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. Please RSVP to Kim.

Saturday, Oct. 7 Shabbat Hol Hamoed Sukkot

  • "Read It & Meet" Book Discussion, approx. 12:00pm
    Join us on the third day of Sukkot when we’ll meet in the synagogue’s sukkah to discuss The King of Children: The Life and Death of Janusz Korczak by Betty Jean Lifton, moderator Eric Flank. 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 Helen.

  • Shabbat Afternoon Torah Study, 4:00pm
    Open to all, this is an opportunity to become more involved in “living Judaism.” Lay-led. No charge to attend.

Sunday, Oct. 8 Hol Hamoed Sukkot

  • Religious School, 9:00am
    For more information, contact Rabbi Barkan.
  • Men’s Club Breakfast, 9:30am
    Men’s Club will help prepare and share breakfast with Religious School students and their parents in the Synagogue’s sukkah. Want to help? Contact Mark. After breakfast, we’ll meet to discuss future Men’s Club dates and activities, and share ideas and how to coordinate them.

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

  • Junior & Senior USY Progressive Sukkot Dinner, 5:45pm
    We'll meet at CAI, then carpool to various homes to eat in their sukkahs. For more information, contact Rabbi Barkan.