Monday, March 12

• Usborne Book Fair – Mar. 12-16 in the school hallways, M-Th 8am-4pm; F 9am-12pm
  Shop a large selection of beautiful, colorful, award-winning children's books that make reading and learning fun, promoting literacy and the love of reading while raising funds & books for CAI’s Preschool/Kindergarten. All books have sturdy bindings and durable, acid-free pages, and do not have TV or movie tie-ins. Fair includes books, educational activity kits & card packs; no toys, trinkets or video games. The school’s teachers will have their “wish lists” for books they would like for their classrooms. For more information, contact Lynne Falkow-Strauss.

• Parent-Tot Class, 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. Facilitated by Amanda Stark, 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 Lynne Falkow-Strauss.

• Open Mah Jongg Play, 10:00am-12:00pm
  All levels welcome. Men are welcome, too. Come join the fun! For more information, contact Evelyn.

• B'nai Mitzvah Class, 4:00pm

Tuesday, March 13

• Religious School, 4:00pm

• Hebrew H.S., 5:00pm

• Junior USY, 6:00pm. For Jewish children grades 7 & 8.

• 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 14

• “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, 11:00am
  Informal and lively study discussion led by Rabbi Robert Eisen. (Occasionally lay-led.) Open to all. No charge to attend.

Friday, March 16

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

Saturday, March 17

• Targum Shlishi, approx. 12pm following Kiddush
  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. Today’s topic: “Couscous, Lasagna and Ballet Shoes” with Chen Dinachi, one of our Shinshinim (young Israelis doing a year of service here in Tucson on behalf of Israel through the Jewish Federation). 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 18

• Religious School, 9:00am

• Parent Havurah, 11:00am
  This group meets to discuss relevant topics around Jewish parenting and joins with other families to participate in synagogue life to build a vibrant and organic community among young families around the synagogue and to help shape your child’s Jewish experience. For more information, contact Rabbi Barkan.

• Junior & Senior Lounge, 12:00pm
  All Jewish children grades 7 thru 12 are invited to meet at the synagogue for pizza lunch & tallit making. For more information, contact Rabbi Barkan.