Sukkot Happenings

 

Kinder Torah with Mora Risa 

Friday, October 17 at 10:30 am

Holiday programming for children ages 2-5. Free and open to the community.  Participants are invited to stay for lunch at 11:30 am.

 

Erev Simhat Torah Congegational Dinner

Sylvia Abrams will lead a discussion of Alice Munro's book "Dear Life." Munro is the winner of the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize for Literature. $10 for lunch;RSVP to Robin Rood or 440-666-7658.

Sponsored by Men's Club

Sundays, October 19, November 9, December 7 and January 11

8:30 am Breakfast / 9:00 am Session

 

Learn everything from Shacharit to Musaf. We will look at the prayers, their meanings and everything in between. All are welcome to attend;

no charge. A great way to schmooze, study and enhance your Shabbat experience!  No charge; RSVP to David Cohen. 

 

The WEINGOLD FALL FORUM 

Thursday evenings ● October 23 - November 20

Presented through the generosity of the Weingold Family
 

7:00 pm Class Selections:

 

The Jewish Ethics of War & Peace with Rabbi Hal Rudin-Luria

 

A Year in the Jewish Calendar with Cantor Aaron Shifman (no class November 20)

 

Using Children's Literature to Instill Jewish Values in your Child with Dr. R. Raphael Simon

 

How the Hebrew Language Grew with Dr. Lifsa Schachter (no class October 23)

 

How Judaism Became A Religion with Rabbi Alan Lettofsky

 

8:20 pm Class Selections:

 

Palm Tree of Deborah: Self-Improvement Through Kabbalah with Rabbi Stephen Weiss (no class October 30)

 

What is Conservative Judaism, Really? with Education Engagement Rabbi Josh Foster

 

The Torah's Most Disturbing Story with Rabbi Stanley Schachter (no class October 23)

 

Now What? with Jerry Isaak-Shapiro (This class meets only October 30, November 6 & 13; class discusses internal Muslim conflicts, Gaza, ISIS/ISIL, peace/war proposals)

 

Why the Jews Rejected Jesus with Todd Rosenberg

 

Blessing of a Skinned Knee & Other Jewish Parenting Tips with Dr. Ari Yares (no class November 6)

 

Each evening consists of 70-minute classes with a break for refreshments and schmoozing in between. Registration is open to the community; cost is $20 for one or $30 for two classes. Registration preferred through the synagogue office, 216-831-6555, or through the website.

 

Click here for full class descriptions.

Yitzhak Sokoloff to speak at Shabbat morning Service * October 25

We are pleased to welcome Yitzhak Sokoloff 
Founder and President of Keshet: The Center for Educational Tourism who will speak during the Shabbat morning service on October 25 on Jewish Morality Under Fire in the IDF-The Challenge of Being a Moral Country in an Immoral World....and Why It Matters. 

Yitzhak Sokoloff is an Israeli educator and political analyst, who taught Political Science and Jewish philosophy at the Hebrew University, served in the Golani Brigade of the IDF, fought in Lebanon and participated in Operation Moses. 

Also join us on Sunday, October 26 at 2 pm for an information meeting with Yitzhak about our upcoming trip to Israel June 21 - July 3, which will be led by Rabbi Rudin-Luria. This will also be a reunion for prior trip participants. Please RSVP to the synagogue office. 

Lunch will be available for purchase at the Sisterhood Holiday Boutique.

Roni Peleg on celebrating becoming a Bat Mitzvah this Shabbat, and to her parents, Jodi & Gil, siblings Yoni and Orli, grandparents Hannah Peleg and Leah & Robert Davis and great-grandmother Sally Rettman.  Roni is also the granddaughter of the late Yigal Peleg.

Rae Levine and Alan (Holly) Levine & families on the death of their husband and father, our member, David Levine.

 

Eric (Linda) Glassman & family on the death of his mother, Shirley Glassman.

Volunteer to make calls in support of the 2015 Campaign for Jewish Needs. Babysitting and children's activities available.  Kosher meals and snacks provided. Register by email, phone 

(216-593-2909) or online.  Be a part of our Chesed group from 9:30-11:45 am - RSVP to Shani Kadis.

FIDF Annual Dinner, Wednesday, October 22, 6 pm at Landerhaven.  RSVP to 216-367-0636.

Women's Mission to Israel Information Session Thursday, October 30 from 5:30-7 pm.  Hosted at a private home; register.

Shalom Baby at Gross Schechter Day School - A joint program with Alexandria School for Nannies' Founder, Carolyn Stulberg, for expectant parents. Tuesdays November 4 - December 16 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Independent sessions will include prenatal information through a Jewish lens, kosher snacks and time to socialize. After the babies are born, there will be a reunion session.

Contact 216-763-1400 x406.