Monday, December 18

• 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

Tuesday, December 19

• Religious School NO CLASS Dec. 19, 2017-Jan. 7, 2018

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

• “8 Nights, 8 Lights” Hanukkah Party, 6:00pm
  SEE FEATURED EVENT

Wednesday, December 20

• “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.

• Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:15pm

Friday, December 22

• Preschool/Kindergarten Closed – Dec. 22, 2017-Jan. 7, 2018

Saturday, December 23

• 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: Vayiggash

Sunday, December 24

• A “Mitzvah Moment”
  Our congregation has volunteered to help Pantano Christian Church, 1755 S. Houghton Rd (between 22nd St. and Golf Links) with its childcare on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24. The specific need is for our volunteers to help their “lead teachers” who will be in each room, along with a few of their folks. Pantano Church will plan out all of the singing, craft time, games and lessons; your role is just to engage with, and love on, the children in your class. The need includes people to cover programming for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and older preschoolers. Our presence will allow that many more of their families to worship together at this, one of their, most sacred seasons. There are four shifts to fill: 12:40-2:15pm; 2:40-4:15pm; 4:40-6:15pm; and 6:40-8:15pm. If you can help, please contact Tamara.