Newsletter

The Week Ahead… September 25-October 1, 2017

By Debra Lytle - Wednesday, September 20th, 2017

Monday, Sept. 25

  • 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

  • Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:15pm

Tuesday, Sept. 26

  • 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, Sept. 27

  • “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.

  • Senior USY, 6:00pm. For Jewish children grades 9 thru 12.
    For more information, contact Rabbi Barkan.

Friday, Sept. 29 Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre

  • Preschool/Kindergarten Early Dismissal, 12:00pm

  • Mincha, 12:30pm

  • Administrative Office Early Closure, 1:00pm

  • Kol Nidre Service, 5:35pm (TICKETS REQUIRED) For more information, contact Debra.

Saturday, Sept. 30 Yom Kippur/Yizkor

  • Yom Kippur Service, 8:30am (TICKETS REQUIRED) For more information, contact Debra.

    • Family Service for 1st thru 6th Graders and their parents, 10:30am
      An interactive service to explore themes of the holidays through prayer, stories and educational activities.

    • A High Holy Days Experience with Jordan Hill for 7th thru 12th Graders, 10:30am
      Through drama games and all sorts of wild and wonderful activities, this experiential “service” will allow participants to have a good time while taking the High Holy Days (and themselves) to a higher level.
       
    • Holocaust Service & Yizkor, approx. 10:40am
       
    • Young Children’s Family Service for preschool/kindergarten and their parents, 10:45am
      With exciting activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
       
    • Break-the-Fast for Children ages 3 to 12; 12:00pm
       
    • Mincha & Ne’ilah Service  3:55pm
       
    • Final Shofar 6:56pm, followed by Break-the-Fast

Sunday, Oct. 1

  • Religious School, 9:00am
    For more information, contact Rabbi Barkan.
  • NEW! Community Sukkah Build, 10:30am
    Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to build your own sukkah. Watch a demonstration by Rabbi Robert Eisen and get a complete shopping list with illustrated instructions. Purchase a $1 raffle ticket and win the sukkah for your family! (We will break it down for easy transfer & reassembly.) At 11:30am, Religious School students will join everyone and make decorations for CAI’s sukkah (materials will be provided).