CSAIR is a dynamic Conservative egalitarian Jewish Community founded upon the three traditional pillars of Judaism (Torah, Avodah, and Gemilut Chasadim). We provide a wide range of opportunities for Jewish learning and growth, prayer and observance, acts of social responsibility, and deeds of kindness and caring. CSAIR OFFICE HOURS Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Mon-Thurs: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Fri: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Shabbat & Holidays—CLOSED JUDAICA SHOP HOURS Sun: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CONTACTS RABBI BARRY DOV KATZ [email protected] CANTOR ELIZABETH STEVENS [email protected] RABBI EMERITUS DR. SHLOMO BALTER SYNAGOGUE PRESIDENT CLIFF NERWEN, MD [email protected] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ERIC NUSSBAUM [email protected] DIRECTOR, EDUCATION AND JEWISH FAMILY LIFE MASON VOIT [email protected] RABBINIC INTERN RONI TABICK [email protected] BOOKKEEPER NANCI BRICKMAN [email protected] EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ZAHAVA (GAYLE) OZER [email protected] OFFICERS ABBY PITKOWSKY, EXECUTIVE VP [email protected] MITCHELL POSILKIN, VP, BUILDING/ GROUNDS [email protected] STEVE MATTHEWS, VP, OPERATIONS [email protected] EPHRAIM EDELMAN, TREASURER [email protected] UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Cont.) Hava Nagila (The Movie): More than just a kitschy song, Hava Nagila encapsulates the Jewish journey over the past 150 years revealing the power of one song to express and sustain identity, transmit lessons across generations and bridge cultural divides. Featuring interviews with Harry Belafonte, Connie Francis, Glen Campbell, Leonard Nimoy, Regina Spektor and more, Hava Nagila (The Movie) follows the song from the shtetls of Eastern Europe to the kibbutzim of Palestine to suburban America. Sunday, February 15, 2:00 PM. Sponsored by CSAIR Sisterhood. Enlightening the mind through study. Nourishing the soul through prayer. Creating a caring community. SH’MOT 5775 Kiddush is sponsored by Mrs. Beatrice Comerchero COMMUNITY SAR's 46th Anniversary Dinner: Motzei Shabbat, January 10, at SAR High School. Honoring 20 SAR alumni who served in the IDF in the summer of 2014; Lynette Tulkoff, Michael Schreck Community Service Award; Marjorie Jacobs, Audrey Schurgin Memorial Faculty Award; and Marcia Jacobowitz, Special Tribute. “Judaism, Human Equality and the Quest for Justice:” Second annual North American Symposium in memory of Avi Schaefer, Sunday, January 11, 10:00 AM-3:30 PM, Hebrew Union College, 1 W. 4th Street, NYC. Featuring a conversation between Harvard Law School Professor Randall Kennedy and Mechon Hadar’s Rabbi Shai Held. For more information: http://www.mechonhadar.org/events/avi-schaefer-symposium “Dreaming Still,” a talk given by CSAIR member Dr. Jonathan Schorsch, Sunday, January 18, 10:00 AM, Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ. For more information: 201-444-6225. Financial Aid Available for Summer Camp Programs: Families who are interested in sending their children to Jewish camp but may have shied away because of financial obstacles, should contact BunkConnect.org. What eligible family wouldn't want 40-60% off their first (and sometimes second) summer at one of over 75 of the best overnight camps! Vote for Delegates to the World Zionist Congress. The 37th World Zionist Congress will meet in Jerusalem next October. Delegates will determine the annual allocations to Jewish organizations by the Jewish Agency. The Conservative movement will be represented by Mercaz, which advocates in Israel for religious pluralism, environmental awareness and a negotiated two-state solution and brings about financial benefits in excess of $2 million annually to Conservative/Masorti institutions in Israel and around the world. Help ensure that Mercaz has a strong delegation by voting in the elections for delegates in a few weeks. You must first join Mercaz USA. Go to http:www.mercazusa.org /membership.html or fill out the Mercaz membership application available in the shul lobby to ensure your eligibility to vote when ballots become available on January 13. Make A Minyan, Make A Difference! Minyan Times-Mornings: M-F 7:00 AM, Sundays 9:00 AM Legal Holidays 9:00 AM (New Year’s Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and December 25), Evenings: Sun.-Thurs. 7:30 PM SHABBAT Friday, January, 9, 2015 (19 Tevet) Minha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv, 4:27 PM Afternoon/Shabbat Evening services. Taub Room-Downstairs Saturday, January, 10, 2015 (19 Tevet) Shaharit, 9:00 AM Morning service. Torah reading begins on page 317 in the Etz Hayim. Bar Mitzvah of David Wegsman, son of Graciela and Ron Wegsman. Sanctuary-Upstairs CSAIR Kids Innovative and exciting Shabbat experience for children ages 0-7 and their families. Supervised Play, 10:00-10:45 AM Taub Room-Downstairs Tot Tefilah (ages 0-5), 10:45-11:45 AM Taub Room-Downstairs Tefillat Yeladim (grades K-2), 10:45-11:45AM Board Room-Downstairs Club 613, 10:45 AM Short Torah service for ages 8-10, followed by “chugim” such as game shows, drama, and more. Beit Midrash-Downstairs Minha/Maariv, 4:27 PM Afternoon/Evening Services. Beit Midrash-Downstairs THIS WEEK Sunday, January, 11, 2015 Passport to Jewish Education, 9:30 AM Learn about CSAIR funds that are available to help shul families defray the cost of their child’s Hebrew School, Day School, Jewish summer camp, and Israel travel/study. Sanctuary-Upstairs Zemirot-Songs for the Shabbat Table, 9:45 AM Cantor Elizabeth Stevens teachs songs traditionally sung around the Shabbat table. All texts provided in Hebrew and transliteration. No previous Hebrew reading necessary. Sukkah Room-Upstairs Israeli Issues Through Israeli Lenses, 2:00 PM The first of a 3-part course, “The Image of the Arab in Israeli Cinema.” The program is a look, through the study of Israeli cinema, at some of the critical social issues that have formed the shape of Israeli society. Each program is built around film clips. Free and open to all. Next sessions: Sundays, February 8, March 15. Taub Room-Downstairs Monday, January, 12, 2015 Parsha Mondays, Following 7:30 PM Minyan Speaker: Charles Moerdler. Listen to a thoughtful 5-10 minute teaching about the Torah reading for the coming weekend. Organized by Charlie Pripas. 475 West 250 Street, Bronx, NY 10471 Web: www.csair.org Email: [email protected] Tel: 718-543-8400 Fax: 718-543-3110 Daveners: January 9-10: Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv-Cantor Stevens. Psukei D’zimra-Sheila Reinhold. Shaharit–Cantor Stevens. Haftarah-David Wegsman. Ashrei-TBD. Musaf-Cantor Stevens. Torah Readers: Ron Wegsman, Deborah Johns, David Wegsman. Minha Torah Reader: Cantor Stevens. Tuesday, January, 13, 2015 70 Faces of Torah, 10:30 AM Each week we will look at the Torah reading for the coming weekend. Free to CSAIR members. Nominal fee for others. Sponsored by Sisterhood (but open to men and women!) Taught by CSAIR Rabbi Barry Dov Katz (October-January 13, 2015) and guest scholars (January 20-May 2015). Wednesday, January, 14, 2015 Satan, Samael and Demons - Jewish Mythology, 7:45 PM “Jews don’t believe in the devil.” Or don’t they? Jewish folklore is full of stories of demonic and devilish beings who exist to frustrate our desires and cause all kinds of mayhem and suffering. Why do these evil figures appear in our tradition at all? What can we learn from them today? All texts will be provided with English translations. Taught by Roni Tabick, CSAIR Rabbinic Intern. Free and open to all. Next sessions: Wednesdays, January 21, 28. NEXT SHABBAT Friday, January, 16, 2015 Lechu Neranena, 5:45 PM An intimate spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service. Come ready to sing and welcome Shabbat, then stay for a catered Shabbat dinner when we will say goodbye to the Katz family as they get ready to leave for six months in Israel. Note: The dinner is sold out. This will be the only service this evening. Saturday, January, 17, 2015 Shaharit, 9:00 AM Morning service. Sanctuary-Upstairs Havurah, 9:15 AM Lay-led minyan committed to spirited prayer in an intimate atmosphere. Taub Room-Downstairs Text Wrestlers 11:00 AM Adult learners are invited to join an intelligent inquiry Thursday, January, 15, 2015 into the puzzles and challenges of this week’s parashah. CSAIR A Place to Grow Parlor Meeting, 7:45 PM Facilitated by Diane M. Sharon, Ph.D. Learn more about the Capital Campaign and its goals Sukkah Room-Upstairs and successes. Hear about the design plans and view CSAIR Kids renderings of potential renovations. This is an Innovative and exciting Shabbat experience for opportunity to ask questions. The Campaign is open to children ages 0-7 and their families. all members of the congregation. Direct asks will not be Supervised Play, 10:00-10:45 AM made at the meetings. Refreshments will be served. Hebrew School Wing-Upstairs Please RSVP to Gayle Ozer at [email protected] or register online at www.csair.org. Upcoming Friday night service times and programs Date Service Time Events Jan. 23 4:43 PM Minha followed by Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv. Jan. 30 6:00 PM Ruach Shabbat: Family Evening Service with a story aimed at kids and a streamlined service. A catered Shabbat dinner follows Ruach Shabbat service (prepaid reservations required for dinner—go to www.csair.org to sign up). Note: This will be the only service this evening. Feb. 6 5:45 PM Lechu Neranena, an intimate spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service. Come ready to sing and welcome Shabbat, then stay for a catered Shabbat dinner. Pre-paid reservations required for dinner—go to: www.csair.org. Note: This will be the only service this evening. Tot Tefilah (ages 0-5), 10:45-11:45 AM Hebrew School Wing-Upstairs Tefillat Yeladim (grades K-2), 10:45-11:45AM Board Room-Downstairs Pickup Davenning (ages 6-10), 10:45 AM Discover the meaning of the prayers, join in a skit or chant from the Torah. Beit Midrash-Downstairs Minha/Maariv, 4:35 PM Afternoon/Evening Services. Beit Midrash-Downstairs AFTER SHABBAT Intimate Voices, 8:00 PM Second concert of the season. World-class chamber music here at CSAIR. Music for violin, viola and cello by Schubert, Eisler and Beethoven. Tasting of artisanal kosher cheeses provided by TheCheeseGuy. Wine and refreshments included in ticket price. Doors open at 7:30 PM, For more info and to order tickets go to www.intimatevoices.org or call the office, 718-543-8400. UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Intimate Voices Sunday afternoon: January 18, 2:00-3:00 PM. FREE Intimate Voices Family Program. Informal, interactive exploration of selections of great music live and close-up with musicians who love working with kids. Designed for ages 5 and up, this lively one-hour program will also be enjoyed by younger children who especially love music, and by adults. Supported in part by the Bronx Council on the Arts. For more info and to order tickets go to www.intimatevoices.org or call the office, 718-543-8400. A New Way to Celebrate Birthdays in Shul! Mark your own birthday, or that of a child, parent, or spouse/ partner by making a special Birthday Donation to CSAIR’s Kiddush fund. Birthdays for which a donation of $18 or more is made will be listed in the Shabbat bulletin. It’s a great way to celebrate with the community while helping to support CSAIR’s Kiddush. To make a donation call the shul office or go to www.csair.org/donate. It’s fast, easy, and secure. (Be sure to provide the name and birthday of the person whose birthday is being noted.) Tevye the Dairyman: Millions know and love Tevye, but relatively few know about Tevye's creator, the great Yiddish and Hebrew writer Sholem Aleichem or the classic novel, Tevye the Dairyman, that inspired the Broadway musical. Wendy Zierler of Hebrew Union College/Jewish Institute of Religion will provide an introduction to Sholem Aleichem, focusing on the novel and its signature style, how it encapsulated so many of the major cultural and social changes that overtook Jewish life in Russia and American at the turn of the century. Monday, February 2, 7:45 PM. Free and open to all. Children with Special Needs and the Jewish Community: This forum will examine current trends in how Jewish communities engage and integrate families with children who have special needs into synagogue life, Jewish education, Jewish summer camp, and more. We will discuss available resources as well as gaps in services that need to be addressed. With Howard Blas, Tikvah Program, Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, and Dr. Yoni Schwab, The Shefa School. Thursday, February 5, 7:45 PM. Free and open to all. Sponsored by the CSAIR Men’s Club. Visit Sisterhood's Judaica Shop: Find wonderful gifts for b'nai mitzvah, birthdays, special occasions and to beautify your home. Open 9:00 AM-Noon on Sundays and by appointment (call the shul office). Special discount for paid-up members of Sisterhood. Mazel Tov To: Graciela and Ron Wegsman on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, David. Refuah Shelayma: Madeline Huemann, Nathan Kane, Lillian Kormes, Millie Magaliff, Harriet Milgrim, Henry Pollack, Joan Spett, Martin Spett, Eleanor Squadron, Naomi Stein, Morris Weintraub, Yetta Weitsman, and all those in need of healing. We want to reach out! If a member of the congregation is sick or in need of a call or visit, please call Norma Finkelstein, Bikur Holim Chair (718-543-8618 or [email protected]) or the shul. If you would like to volunteer to make pre-Shabbat calls or visits to our homebound members call Norma.
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