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The Week Ahead… April 1-7, 2019

By Debra Lytle - Friday, March 29th, 2019

Monday, April 1

  • Parent-Tot Class – 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. 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
    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, April 2

  • 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, April 3

  • “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, April 5

  • Preschool/Kindergarten Early Dismissal, 12:30pm

  • Tot Shabbat Service & “BOGO” Dinner, service 5:45pm, dinner 6:15pm
    SEE FEATURED EVENT

Saturday, April 6

  • "Read It & Meet" Book Discussion, approx. 12:00pm
    Join us as we discuss Waking Lions by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, with moderator Linda Gorksy. 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, 4:45pm
    Open to all, this is an opportunity to become more involved in “living Judaism.” Lay-led. No charge to attend. Torah Portion: Tazria

Sunday, April 7

  • Religious School Passover Family Workshop, 9:00am-12:00pm
    Adult Education Kollel, 9:30-10:30am
    Kadima, 11:00am-1:00pm
    SEE COMING UP…