Havurah
The CSAIR Havurah is a traditional, egalitarian minyan committed to spirited prayer and engaging learning in a warm and intimate atmosphere. The Havurah is entirely lay-led; members lead t’fillot, read Torah and Haftarah, and give Divrei Torah. The Havurah meets approximately twice per month, usually for Shabbat morning services in CSAIR’s Taub Room, but occasionally at other times and places, as well. Please join us!
The Havurah is proud to be multigenerational, with members who range from older adults to families to singles. The Havurah welcomes families to bring their small children. On a typical Shabbat, numerous small children can be found playing and reading in the Taub Room as their parents participate in the prayer and study.
The Havurah is also a community. It is a network of friends who worship together, celebrate together, and support each other. About once a month, the Havurah gathers for a Shabbat or holiday meal, either at the synagogue or at a member’s home. When members have new babies or face an illness or death, the Havurah helps by providing meals and other support to the family.
The Havurah is an integral part of the CSAIR community. It sponsors synagogue-wide events every year, such as the Simhat Torah Kiddush, Tu B’Shvat Seder, refreshments on Purim night, and the Tikkun Leil Shavuot all-night study session.
For more information about the Havurah or to be added to the mailing and email lists, please contact Yoni Schwab (718-432-9294, havurah@csair.org) or Freda Kleinburd (718-548-1337, fklein.rkalmin@mindspring.com).
Havurah Volunteers for 5772 (2011-2012)
| Coordinators: | Razel Kessler, Michael Pitkowsky, and Yoni Schwab |
| Treasurer: | Jeff Weschselblatt |
| Meal Coordinator: | Steve Chait and Ellen Werlin |
| Database: | Hank Golomb |
| Membership: | Freda Kleinburd and Hank Golomb |
| Email: | Batsheva Halberstam |
| Mailings: | Liz Spevack and Jen Greenfeld |
| Membership: | Freda Kleinburd |
| Meal Logistics: | Ellen and Yoni Werlin |
| Baby Meals: | Ronit Notkin Schwab |
| Get Well Meals: | Irene Smookler |
| Shiva Meals: | Freda Kleinburd and Margaret Danishefsky |
| Daily Minyan Liaison: | Shari Friedman |
| Tu B'Shvat Seder: | Deborah Lupkin-Gross |
| Tikkum Leil Shavuot: | Eric Fisher |
| Ritual Skill Mentorship: | Judy Matthews |
Thank you to everyone who coordinates services, meals and programs throughout the year!
Havurah Calendar of Events 5772 (2011 - 2012)*
All dates are Saturday, unless otherwise noted.All services meet on Shabbat morning at 9:15 am in CSAIR's Taub Room.
Date |
Parsha |
Organizers(s) |
Meal Location |
Meal Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ||||
| Sept. 10 | Ki Teitzeh | Howard Keisman | Home Hospitality Potluck Lunch |
Marilyn Wolff Diamond |
| Sept. 24 | Nitzavim/Vayeleich | Michael Pitkowsky | ||
| Fri. Oct. 14 | Sukkot Lunch in CSAIR Sukkah | TBD | ||
| Oct. 22 | Bereishit | Ariela Migdal | ||
| Nov. 5 | Lech Lecha | TBD | Home Hospitality Potluck Lunch |
Ronit Notkin Schwab |
| Nov. 12 | Vayera | TBD | ||
| Dec. 3 | Vayetzeih | Judy Matthews | Lunch at CSAIR | TBD |
| Dec. 17 | Vayeishev | Freda Kleinburd/ Richard Kalmin |
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| 2012 | ||||
| Fri. Jan. 13 | Home Hospitality Potluck Lunch |
Ronit Notkin Schwab | ||
| Jan. 14 | Shemot | Ami Schwab | ||
| Jan. 28 Bring Your Child to Havurah Day |
Bo | Gary Pretsfelder and Nina Bruder |
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| Fri. Feb. 10 |
Tu B'Shvat Shabbat Dinner at CSAIR |
Deborah Lupkin-Gross | ||
| Feb. 11 | Yitro | Miriam Greenblatt Weidberg | ||
| Feb. 25 | Terumah | Josh Cahan | ||
| Mar. 10 | Ki Tisa | Ethan Tucker | Neighborhood Home Meals |
TBD |
| Mar. 31 | Tzav-Shabbat Hagadol | Yoni & Jessica Rezak Schwab | ||
| Fri., Apr. 13 | 7th Day of Pesach Lunch at CSAIR | TBD | ||
| Apr. 28 | Tazria-Metzorah | TBD | ||
| May 12 | Emor | Michael Kress | Home Hospitality Potluck Lunch |
TBD |
| May 19 | Behar-Behukotei | TBD | ||
| Sat. night, May 26 | Tikkun Leil Shavuot at CSAIR | Eric Fisher & |
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| June 9 | Beha'alotcha | Paul Rosenfield | Home Hospitality Potluck Lunch |
TBD |
| June 23 | Korach | TBD | ||
| * All information subject to change. Updates will be announced on the Havurah email list and posted here on the website. | ||||