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Purim Carnival and Spiel
Purim Carnival and SpielReligious School Events March 01, 2010 - 4:00PM Join us for this year Purim spiel! Entitled The Amazing Purim, the spiel follows 4 reality TV shows in their quest to tell the story of Purim. A night of fun and laughter is guaranteed! And remember: come dressed as your favorite character from the Megillah. Contact: For Spiel information contact Lee Kasper at Kasperl@censyn.org. For Carnival information, contact Greg Weitzman at Weitzmang@censyn.org |
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Torah Study Torah StudyAdult Education Events Wednesday March 3, 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Led by Rabbi Salth
Contact: @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or A Parent’s Introduction to Prayer A Parent’s Introduction to PrayerReligious School Events Tuesday March 3, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Rabbi Michael Friedman
Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail corsof@censyn.org Wisdom Literature Wisdom LiteratureAdult Education Events Wednesday March 3, 2010, 1:00 pm – 2:00pm David Hoffman, Full Time Teacher Delve into a multitude of Jewish texts to find and analyze the words of wisdom that have helped form the character of the Jewish people for thousands of years and still influence us today. Together, we will look at excerpts from the Torah, the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes, as well as Pirkei Avot (The Sayings of the Fathers), and other lesser known pieces of wisdom literature, hoping to find connections and relationships between what the sources of our religion have taught us in terms of how to live in our world. Since we will be looking at Hebrew texts with various translations, comfort with the Hebrew language is not required but would have a positive impact on our conversations. Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail Second Grade Family Education Program Second Grade Family Education ProgramReligious School Events March 03, 2010 - 4:15PM Contact: For more information contact Leah Blank at blankl@censyn.org Intermediate Hebrew for Adults Intermediate Hebrew for AdultsAdult Education Events Wednesday March 3, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Professor Miri Kuboy
Contact: RSVP’s required to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning, or 212-838-5122, ext. 4033. Pninay Sifrut: Gems of Jewish Literature
Pninay Sifrut: Gems of Jewish LiteratureAdult Education Events Wednesday March 3, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Professor Miri Kubovy
Contact: Please RSVP to {encode=" " title="Frank Corso"} , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail |
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Bible and Bagels: Verse by Verse in the Torah
Bible and Bagels: Verse by Verse in the TorahAdult Education Events Thursday March 4, 8:15 am - 9:15 am Rabbi Michael Friedman
Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail |
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Alper Talmud Study: Sages of the Talmud Alper Talmud Study: Sages of the TalmudAdult Education Events Friday March 5 , 8:15 am - 9:15 am Cantor Elizabeth Sacks
Book Group Book GroupAdult Education Events Friday March 5, 9:30 am - 11:00 am Patti Sayre, LSW, Parenting Center Facilitator
Come and be part of Central Synagogue’s dynamic book group. The group reads several books throughout the year, which cover a broad range of topics and issues that encourage self-reflection and group connectedness.
Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail Tot Shabbat Tot ShabbatReligious School Events March 05, 2010 - 5:00PM Join song leader Joanie Leeds on guitar, Matt Check, Assistant Religious School Director on banjo for prayer, song and fun activities that teach about Shabbat and Jewish customs. This program is for children 5 years old and under. Bagels and drinks served for all. Contact: For more information contact Matt Check at checkm@censyn.org or at 212-508-3002 Shabbat Worship
Shabbat WorshipWorship Events Friday, March 5, 6PM Weekly Torah Portion: Ki Tisa, Exod. 30:11-34:35 |
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Shabbat Worship
Shabbat WorshipWorship Events Saturday, March 6, 9:30AM Weekly Torah Portion: Ki Tisa, Exod. 30:11-34:35
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Israel’s Emerging Security Challenges: An Analysis with The David Project
Israel’s Emerging Security Challenges: An Analysis with The David ProjectAdult Education Events Sunday March 7, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Israel’s Emerging Security Challenges: An Analysis with The David Project
Learn about the history, organizational structure, and threats posed by Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime. What are the emerging challenges that Israel must tackle, especially in the face of increasing attempts to undermine her legitimacy through boycotts and malicious allegations? How do these scenarios influence the America- Israel relationship, and how does the America-Israel relationship affect the theater of world opinion? How do these issues impact American Jews, and what role can we play in battling efforts to delegitimize the state of Israel? Contact: Laura N. Greene Adult Program Director Temple Shaaray Tefila 250 East 79th Street New York, NY 10075 Phone: (212) 535-8008 ext. 265 |
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Beyond Bagels: Jewish Views On Food Beyond Bagels: Jewish Views On FoodAdult Education Events Monday, March 8, 2010 - 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm Jews have a long history of obsession with food—how to grow it, eat it, bless it and celebrate with it. Join Cantor Buchdahl as we explore Jewish views on food from the Bible to current trends on eco-kashrut and sustainability. The first session will be co-taught with congregant David Barber, the co-owner of the renowned Blue Hills Restaurants. We will learn together, and of course, share some nosh together as well. Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Extension 4033 Advanced Hebrew for Adults
Advanced Hebrew for AdultsAdult Education Events Monday March 8, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Matthew Check, Assistant Religious School Director
Contact: RSVP’s required to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning, or 212-838-5122, ext. 4033. |
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Organ Concerts
Organ ConcertsAdult Education Events Tuesdays March 9 and March 23, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Craig Williams from The Cadet Chapel at West Point (March 9) and a student from Westminster Choir College (March 23) perform lunchtime concerts. |
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Torah Study Torah StudyAdult Education Events Wednesday March 10, 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Led by Rabbi Salth
Contact: Call @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail Wisdom Literature Wisdom LiteratureAdult Education Events Wednesday March 10, 2010, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm David Hoffman, Full Time Teacher
Delve into a multitude of Jewish texts to find and analyze the words of wisdom that have helped form the character of the Jewish people for thousands of years and still influence us today. Together, we will look at excerpts from the Torah, the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes, as well as Pirkei Avot (The Sayings of the Fathers), and other lesser known pieces of wisdom literature, hoping to find connections and relationships between what the sources of our religion have taught us in terms of how to live in our world. Since we will be looking at Hebrew texts with various translations, comfort with the Hebrew language is not required but would have a positive impact on our conversations.
Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail Kol Isha - Celebrating Women’s Voices
Kol Isha - Celebrating Women’s VoicesAdult Education Events Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm The cost for this event is $18.00. In Jewish tradition there are rules restricting the female voice (kol isha) in public religious rituals. In a unique pre-Pesach program we celebrate these voices. Inspired by artist Judy Chicago’s Dinner Party, an installation on permanent exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, join us to hear the glorious voices of Jewish women – including Cantor Buchdahl and Cantor Sacks – who will present familiar and not so familiar seder melodies. A light dinner will be served. Contact: To RSVP visit the Manhattan JCC |
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Bible and Bagels: Verse by Verse in the Torah Bible and Bagels: Verse by Verse in the TorahAdult Education Events Thursday March 11, 8:15 am - 9:15 am Rabbi Michael Friedman
Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail Clergy Film Series: “Pray The Devil Back To Hell”
Clergy Film Series: “Pray The Devil Back To Hell”Adult Education Events Thursday March 11, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Rabbi Mo Salth Pray the Devil Back to Hell chronicles the remarkable story of the courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. Thousands of women — ordinary mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim — came together to pray for peace and then staged a silent protest outside of the Presidential Palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they demanded a resolution to the country’s civil war. Their actions were a critical element in bringing about a agreement during the stalled peace talks.
A story of sacrifice, unity and transcendence, Pray the Devil Back to Hell honors the strength and perseverance of the women of Liberia. Inspiring, uplifting, and most of all motivating, it is a compelling testimony of how grassroots activism can alter the history of nations.
Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail |
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Alper Talmud Study: Sages of the Talmud Alper Talmud Study: Sages of the TalmudAdult Education Events Friday March 12, 8:15 am - 9:15 am Cantor Elizabeth Sacks
Book Group Book GroupAdult Education Events Friday March 12, 9:30 am - 11:00 am Patti Sayre, LSW, Parenting Center Facilitator
Come and be part of Central Synagogue’s dynamic book group. The group reads several books throughout the year, which cover a broad range of topics and issues that encourage self-reflection and group connectedness.
Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail Shabbat Worship
Shabbat WorshipWorship Events Friday, March 12, 6PM Weekly Torah Portion: Vayak’heil-P’kudei, Exod. 35:1-40:38 |
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Tot Shabbat Tot ShabbatReligious School Events March 13, 2010 - 9:30AM Join song leader Joanie Leeds on guitar, Matt Check, Assistant Religious School Director on banjo for prayer, song and fun activities that teach about Shabbat and Jewish customs. This program is for children 5 years old and under. Bagels and drinks served for all. Contact: For more information contact Matt Check at checkm@censyn.org or at 212-508-3002 Shabbat Worship Shabbat WorshipWorship Events Saturday, March 13, 9:30AM and 11:30AM Weekly Torah Portion: Vayak’heil-P’kudei, Exod. 35:1-40:38
Spring Midnight Run
Spring Midnight RunYouth Group Events Saturday March 13 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Calling all Central Synagogue teenagers! Are you in need of community service hours? Do you want to help feed and clothe many of New York City’s homeless spending the night on the street? Join CiTY on a Midnight Run where every year we meet at the Community House to prepare over 250 lunch bags that include sandwiches, cookies, water, etc. to give out to people throughout the evening. Meet at 6:30 PM for a slice of Pizza, a teen led Havdallah service, followed by the preparation for the evening. This is a great event and a real chance for you to make a difference helping to clothe and feed people on your own streets. This is not an overnight, so please plan accordingly
For more information on the Midnight Run organization please click here.
Contact: Call @ (212) 838-5122 extension 4038 |
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Kindergarten and First Grade Family Education Program Kindergarten and First Grade Family Education ProgramReligious School Events March 15, 2010 - 4:00PM Contact: For more information contact Leah Blank at blankl@censyn.org Beyond Bagels: Jewish Views On Food Beyond Bagels: Jewish Views On FoodAdult Education Events Monday, March 15, 2010 - 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm Jews have a long history of obsession with food—how to grow it, eat it, bless it and celebrate with it. Join Cantor Buchdahl as we explore Jewish views on food from the Bible to current trends on eco-kashrut and sustainability. The first session will be co-taught with congregant David Barber, the co-owner of the renowned Blue Hills Restaurants. We will learn together, and of course, share some nosh together as well. Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Extension 4033 Advanced Hebrew for Adults
Advanced Hebrew for AdultsAdult Education Events Monday March 15, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Matthew Check, Assistant Religious School Director
Contact: RSVP’s required to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning, or 212-838-5122, ext. 4033. |
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Pathways to Jewish Knowledge Pathways to Jewish KnowledgeAdult Education Events Tuesday March 16, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Yonni Wattenmaker, Director of Lifelong Learning and Marion Lev Cohen, MSW and Rabbinical Intern For many of us, our formal Jewish education ended with our Bar or Bat Mitzvah, leaving us with a child’s view of our religion and one of the world’s greatest civilizations. As adults we approach Judaism asking how it can enrich our lives today, with a desire for Judaic competency and literacy. Pathways to Jewish Knowledge will address these twin goals of thought and practice. We will explore Jewish life cycle events, holidays, theological precepts and prayer, starting with the fundamentals and beyond. We aspire to create a community of learners committed to learning and respectful dialogue. Please bring lunch with you. For more information please contact Yonni Wattenmaker, Director of Lifelong Learning at 212-838-5122 Extension 4031. Contact: RSVP’s preferred to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning, or 212-838-5122, ext. 4033. Values and Virtues
Values and VirtuesAdult Education Events Tuesday March 16, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Marion Lev Cohen, MSW and Rabbinical Intern
Contact: . For more information please contact Marion Lev-Cohen MSW and Rabbinic Intern, 212-838-5122 x 1009 |
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Torah Study Torah StudyAdult Education Events Wednesday March 17, 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Led by Rabbi Salth
Contact: @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail Wisdom Literature Wisdom LiteratureAdult Education Events Wednesday March 17, 2010, 1:00 pm – 2:00pm David Hoffman, Full Time Teacher Delve into a multitude of Jewish texts to find and analyze the words of wisdom that have helped form the character of the Jewish people for thousands of years and still influence us today. Together, we will look at excerpts from the Torah, the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes, as well as Pirkei Avot (The Sayings of the Fathers), and other lesser known pieces of wisdom literature, hoping to find connections and relationships between what the sources of our religion have taught us in terms of how to live in our world. Since we will be looking at Hebrew texts with various translations, comfort with the Hebrew language is not required but would have a positive impact on our conversations. Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail Intermediate Hebrew for Adults Intermediate Hebrew for AdultsAdult Education Events Wednesday March 17, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Professor Miri Kuboy
Contact: RSVP’s required to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning, or 212-838-5122, ext. 4033. Israeli Defense Force Lecture Israeli Defense Force LectureAdult Education Events Wednesday March 17, 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Guest Speaker: Major Ito Levitin, Israel Air Force Please join Major Livitin as he shares with us the critical work of the Israel Air Force Center. The Israel Air Force Center is the link that connects the Israel Air Force (IAF) and the community. It supports the IAF through programs such as strategic studies and social services for bereaved families, and exposes the younger generation to the legacy, passion and achievements of the IAF. Through its exceptional opportunities, the Center inspires the future generation to pursue the values that the Israel Air Force stands for. For more information go to http://www.iafc-foundation.org. Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail Pninay Sifrut: Gems of Jewish Literature
Pninay Sifrut: Gems of Jewish LiteratureAdult Education Events Wednesday March 17, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Professor Miri Kubovy
Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail |
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Central Synagogue B’nei Mitzvah Family Trip to Israel Central Synagogue B’nei Mitzvah Family Trip to IsraelReligious School Events March 18, 2010 - 8:00AM Contact: For more information contact Yonni Wattenmaker, Director of Lifelong Learning at ymw@censyn.org or at 212-508-3002 Bible and Bagels: Verse by Verse in the Torah
Bible and Bagels: Verse by Verse in the TorahAdult Education Events Thursday March 18, 8:15 am - 9:15 am Rabbi Michael Friedman
Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail |
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Alper Talmud Study: Sages of the Talmud Alper Talmud Study: Sages of the TalmudAdult Education Events Friday March 19, 8:15 am - 9:15 am Cantor Liz Sacks
Engage in the study of the lives and rulings of some of the most famous personalities in the Talmud. Who were these sages? Why did they reason as they did? We will explore these questions and others as we deepen our understanding of the historical and social context of the Talmud. No previous knowledge of Hebrew or Talmud is necessary.
Book Group Book GroupAdult Education Events Friday March 19, 9:30 am – 11:00 am Patti Sayre, LSW, Parenting Center Facilitator
Come and be part of Central Synagogue’s dynamic book group. The group reads several books throughout the year, which cover a broad range of topics and issues that encourage self-reflection and group connectedness.
Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail Shabbat Worship
Shabbat WorshipWorship Events Friday, March 19, 6PM Weekly Torah Portion: Vayikra, Lev. 1:1-5:26 |
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Shabbat Worship
Shabbat WorshipWorship Events Saturday, March 20, 9:30AM Weekly Torah Portion: Vayikra, Lev. 1:1-5:26
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God’s Love We Deliver
God’s Love We DeliverCommunity Events Sunday, March 21, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm The Social Justice Committee invites congregants to spend a few hours preparing meals at GLWD, an organization dedicated to improving the health of seriously ill New Yorkers. RSVP required. Contact: glwd@censyn.org | 212-838-5122 x5009 |
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Organ Concerts
Organ ConcertsAdult Education Events Tuesdays March 9 and March 23, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Craig Williams from The Cadet Chapel at West Point (March 9) and a student from Westminster Choir College (March 23) perform lunchtime concerts. |
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Dinner at Ronald McDonald House
Dinner at Ronald McDonald HouseCommunity Events Thursday, March 25, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Volunteers will serve dinner to Ronald McDonald House families. Space is limited and volunteers must be 18 years or older. RSVP required. Contact: rmdh@censyn.org | 212-838-5122, x5009 |
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Shabbat Worship
Shabbat WorshipWorship Events Friday, March 26, 6PM Weekly Torah Portion: Tzav, Lev. 6:1-8:36
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Shabbat Worship
Shabbat WorshipWorship Events Saturday, March 27, 9:30AM Weekly Torah Portion: Tzav, Lev. 6:1-8:36
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Interfaith Passover Seder
Interfaith Passover SederAdult Education Events Sunday March 28, 12:30 pm Reverend Paul Rock and Rabbi Mark Hurvitz will co-lead an educational seder experience for members of both Central Synagogue and Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Contact: Please RSVP to , Office Manager, Department of Lifelong Learning @ 212-838-5122 Ext. 4033 or E-Mail |
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