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The Week Ahead… June 3-9, 2019

By Debra Lytle - Friday, May 31st, 2019

Monday, June 3

  • Summer Camp for Kids starts! – Weekly sessions June 3 – July 26 (no camp June 10 or July 4); Mon-Fri; Full days 9:00am – 3:00pm; Half days 9:00am – 12:30pm; Before/After Care 8:00-9:00am and/or 3:00-4:00pm daily $8 per child, per hour. All children 2- to 6-years-old welcome! Each week is themed: Sports/Teamwork, Art/Music, the Great Outdoors, Cooking, America the Beautiful, and a surprise week! In addition, kids enjoy water play, stories, music, creative movement, playground time and more. Secure facility with a beautiful, park-like shaded playground. Snacks provided. (Discounts offered for synagogue members.) Non-refundable registration fee $100. For more information, contact Nancy Auslander.
  • Open Mah Jongg Play – Mondays, 10:00am-12:00pm (not held June 10)
    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.

  • Synagogue Life Council Meeting, 6:15pm
    For more information, contact Jerry Barkan.

Tuesday, June 4

  • B'nai Mitzvah Class, 4:00pm

  • 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, June 5

  • “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.​​

Friday, June 7

  • Tot Shabbat Service & Dinner, service 5:45pm, dinner 6:15pm
    Join us for a special Kabbalat Shabbat Service for young families to welcome the Sabbath with stories and songs, followed by a kid-friendly Shabbat dinner. $25 per family (2 adults & up to 4 children). Additional adults $10 per person. RSVP needed for dinner only by June 3 to Kim.

Saturday, June 8 Erev Shavuot

  • Tikkun Leil Shavuot: A Guide to the Evening of Shavuot, 7:45pm
    Annual program to observe the celebration of the anniversary of the day Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. Includes service, dairy dinner, program, dessert and the reading of The Book of Ruth.
    SEE FEATURED EVENT

Sunday, June 9 Shavuot 1

  • Administrative Office & Gift Shop Closed in observance of Shavuot.

Monday, June 10 Shavuot 2

  • Administrative Office & Gift Shop Closed in observance of Shavuot. No Summer Camp or Mah Jongg Play.