1. religion and spirituality
2. judaism

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
RABBI@CSAIR.ORG
CANTOR ELIZABETH STEVENS
CANTOR@CSAIR.ORG
RABBI EMERITUS
DR. SHLOMO BALTER
SYNAGOGUE PRESIDENT
CLIFF NERWEN, MD
PRESIDENT@CSAIR.ORG
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ERIC NUSSBAUM
EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR@CSAIR.ORG
DIRECTOR, EDUCATION AND JEWISH
FAMILY LIFE
MASON VOIT
EDUCATIONDIRECTOR@CSAIR.ORG
RABBINIC INTERN
RONI TABICK
RONI.TABICK@GMAIL..COM
BOOKKEEPER
NANCI BRICKMAN
BOOKKEEPER@CSAIR.ORG
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
ZAHAVA (GAYLE) OZER
SECRETARY@CSAIR.ORG
OFFICERS
ABBY PITKOWSKY, EXECUTIVE VP
EXECUTIVEVP@CSAIR.ORG
MITCHELL POSILKIN, VP, BUILDING/
GROUNDS
VPBUILDING@CSAIR.ORG
STEVE MATTHEWS, VP, OPERATIONS
OPERATIONS@CSAIR.ORG
EPHRAIM EDELMAN, TREASURER
TREASURER@CSAIR.ORG
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: info@csair.org
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 secretary@csair.org 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 normafink@optonline.net) or the shul. If you would like to
volunteer to make pre-Shabbat calls or visits to our homebound members call Norma.