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The Week Ahead… March 11-17, 2019

By Debra Lytle - Friday, March 8th, 2019

Monday, March 11

  • 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.

  • Synagogue Life Council, 7:00pm
    For more information, contact MeMe Aguila.

Tuesday, March 12

  • 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, March 13

  • “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, March 15

  • Family Shabbat Experience Service & Dinner / Kabbalat Siddur Dedication, service 5:45pm, dinner 7:00pm
    SEE FEATURED EVENT

Saturday, March 16

  • Targum Shlishi, 12:00pm
    We are taught to read the Torah Portion of the week, each week, twice: In/From the Torah text (Shnayim Mikra), and again in translation (Targum Shlishi) to ensure that we understand both the form and the function of Torah – what it teaches, and how it can be applied. Following the Kiddush, Rabbi Robert Eisen presents “Tikkun Olam: What it Isn’t and What it Is!” No charge to attend.
  • Shabbat Afternoon Torah Study, 4:30pm
    Open to all, this is an opportunity to become more involved in “living Judaism.” Lay-led. No charge to attend. Torah Portion: Vayikra

Sunday, March 17

  • 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 Haeflinger.

  • Geniza Field Trip to Evergreen Cemetery with Rabbi Robert Eisen, approx. 10:00am
    As part of the lifecycle curriculum, our 5th & 6th graders will take a field trip to Evergreen Cemetery where Rabbi will point out the graves of those who are a part of the history of our congregation, as well as Tucson at large; teach the students about our GENIZA (a place where worn ritual objects and sacred texts are buried); and lead a short service which will include the burial of items that we have collected over the year. Everyone is welcome. Start time will depend on how long it takes to get our students from Religious School to the cemetery; we expect to conclude between 11:00 and 11:30am (depending on questions, etc.). Our visit will begin in the area beneath the archway on the east side of CAI’s section. Please contact Sierra if you will be attending.