Monday, January 7

• Parent-Tot Class, 9:00 – 11:00am (not held Jan. 21)
  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. Facilitator: Lindsey Embree. 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 Nancy Auslander.

• Open Mah Jongg Play – Mondays, 10:00am-12:00pm (not held Jan. 21)
  All levels welcome; men welcome, too. Come join the fun! For more information, contact Evelyn.

• Women's Study Group, 12:00pm
  Rabbi Robert Eisen leads these monthly group sessions using Pirkei Imahot: The Wisdom of Mothers, The Voices of Women as the core for discussion. Each month we will explore the depth of their teaching with an eye to seeing how we might apply their lessons to the breadth of our lives. Volumes of the book will be available at each class session. No charge to attend. Bring your own dairy lunch; beverages & dessert provided.

Tuesday, January 8

• Religious School, 4:00pm

• B'nai Mitzvah Class, 4:00pm

• Junior USY, 6:00pm

• 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 Shabbat. 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.

Wednesday, January 9

• “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

Friday, January 11

• Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Dr. Shai Held – Friday, Jan. 11 – Saturday, Jan. 12
  Rabbi Dr. Shai Held – theologian, scholar, and educator – is President, Dean, and Chair in Jewish Thought at Mechon Hadar in New York City, where he also directs the Center for Jewish Leadership and Ideas. Previously, he served for six years as Scholar-in-Residence at Kehilat Hadar in New York City, and taught both theology and Halakhah at the Jewish Theological Seminary. He also served as Director of Education at Harvard Hillel. A 2011 recipient of the prestigious Covenant Award for excellence in Jewish education, Rabbi Held has been named multiple times to Newsweek’s list of the 50 most influential rabbis in America. He holds a doctorate in religion from Harvard; his main academic interests are in modern Jewish and Christian thought, in biblical theology, and in the history of Zionism. Dr. Held’s visit will include a Shabbat dinner* and presentation, and delivering the Shabbat morning D’var Torah and an afternoon presentation on Saturday.
  *RSVP & fee required by Jan. 7 for Shabbat dinner only – CAI members: adults $18, children $12; guests: adults $22, children $15. ($5 more pp after Jan. 7).
  Friday, Jan. 11
  5:45pm     Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat Service
  6:45pm     Shabbat Dinner*
  7:45pm     Rabbi Dr. Shai Held presents, “The Gifts of God Flow Through You: How Grace, Gratitude and Generosity Form the Heart of Jewish Spirituality”
  Saturday, Jan. 12
  9:00am     Shabbat Service; Rabbi Dr. Shai Held presents the D’var Torah, “Waiting for God”
  3:45pm     Rabbi Dr. Shai Held presents, “Compassion and the Heart of Jewish Spirituality”
  4:45pm     Mincha, followed at 5:15pm by Seudah Shlesheet (Third Meal), Ma’ariv and Havdallah

Saturday, January 12

• SEE ABOVE: Scholar-in-Residence

​Sunday, January 13

• Religious School, 9:00am
   
• Parent Havurah, 9:00am
  Come relax with other parents to discuss relevant topics around Jewish parenting. For more information, contact Kerri.

• Mishpacha (Family) Program: “Challah Make & Take,”, 12:00pm
  SEE FEATURED EVENT

• Kadima, 12:00pm