Events

The Week Ahead…

By Debra Lytle - Friday, March 4th, 2016

Monday, March 7

  • Open Mah Jongg Play, 10:00am – 12:00pm

All levels welcome. Come join the fun! For more information, contact Evelyn.

  • Women's Study Group, 12:00pm

Rabbi Robert Eisen leads these monthly group sessions using The Five Books of Miriam: A Woman’s Commentary on the Torah as the core for discussion. Topics can be interesting, insightful & inspiring. No charge to attend. Bring your own dairy lunch; beverages & dessert provided.

  • B'nai Mitzvah Class, 4:00pm

Tuesday, March 8

  • Parent-Tot Class, 9:00 – 11:00am

Open to the public, this FREE weekly class for children 9- to 24-months in age and their parent(s) is fun and educational. Facilitated by Stacey Singer, participants sing songs, make art projects, read stories, have a snack, and share parenting advice with each other. PLEASE NOTE: We have a mandatory vaccination policy. For more information, contact Lynne Falkow-Strauss.

  • Religious School, 4:00pm
     
  • Hebrew H.S., 5:00pm
     
  • Junior USY, 6:00pm. For Jewish children grades 7 & 8.
     
  • Talmud on Tuesday, 6:00pm

Learn about the law and lore in the "sea" of Talmud with Rabbi Robert Eisen as we dig deep into living Judaism.

Wednesday, March 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.

  • Senior USY, 7:00pm. For Jewish children grades 9 thru 12.
     
  • Adult Education Kollel (Class): “Not Your Grandchildren’s Purim” – Wednesdays, Mar. 9 & 16, 7:00-9:00pm

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Friday, March 11

  • Kabbalat Siddur Dedication, 5:45pm

Join us to celebrate as our 3rd Grade Religious School students lead our Friday night Shabbat service for the congregation and receive their very own copy of our siddur. This very special evening celebrates our students’ Hebrew and Judaic accomplishments.

Saturday, March 12

  • Shabbat Service, 9:00am

Bat Mitzvah: Hannah Lehrfeld

Neshamah Minyan: A Service of and for the Soul, 9:30-10:30am
Join us as Jordan Wiley-Hill, storyteller and founder/director of The Mindfulness Education Exchange, guides participants in how to deepen their relationship with the service, raise their prayer experience, and develop practices and understandings for everyday life.

  • Shabbat Afternoon Torah Study, 4:30pm

Open to all, this is an opportunity to become more involved in "living Judaism." Lay-led. Torah Portion: Pekudei

Sunday, March 13

  • “Are You Prepared for Purim”?, 9:00am (Religious School)

A great program for children of all ages AND their parents with Rabbis Robert Eisen & Ruven Barkan.
9:00-9:30am Minyan with Religious School in Epstein Chapel
9:30-10:30am “Mitzvah Making:” Go through stations baking hamentaschen, preparing Purim cards & packaging other goodies for Shalach Manot bags for the residents of Handmaker
10:30-11:15am Age-appropriate lessons about Purim & its traditions
11:15am-12:00pm Students perform Purim shpiels, song fest & food (including hamentaschen!)
Open to all Preschool/Kindergarten & THA families, too! No charge to attend; however RSVP needed by Mar. 10 to Rabbi Barkan.