CSAIR is committed to providing a range of Jewish learning for the Riverdale community. Classes and programs are open to all. Most of our programs are free and subsidized by CSAIR. For more information or to sponsor an adult education program, please contact Rabbi Katie Greenberg, Director of Engagement and Programming at 718-543-8400 ext. 1 or engagement@csair.org.
Classes, Events & Programs at a Glance
Check your emails or the website for additional programming and updates throughout the year. Check your email for Zoom credentials.
* Represents an ongoing program. Additional ongoing programming can be found below.
Click the programming guide cover for the 2024/2025 schedule of events.
Check further below for updates and additions throughout the year.
June 2025
Shabbat Chamudim Services and Dinner
Friday, June 13 | 5:30 PM
Please join us for Shabbat Chamudim, a family-friendly Friday night service and dinner, held at a convenient time for young children (ages 0-7) and their grown-ups. We will meet at 5:30 PM for a family service, followed by dinner. The whole program will be over by 7:00 PM.
RSVP by 12:00 PM, Wednesday, June 11.
Annual Congregational Meeting
Tuesday, June 17 | 8:00 PM, on Zoom
The following announcement is made in accordance with NYS Religious Corporation Law. The CSAIR Congregational meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, June 17, at 8:00 PM over Zoom.
The nominating committee, led by Neal Spivack, has proposed the following slate of Board Members for 3-year terms, running from July 2025 through June 2028.
- Nadine Cohen
- Ellen Goldberg
- Amy Leveen
- Beth Levine
- Cliff Nerwen
- Roni Richter
- Eric Saidel
- Dan Spevack
- Greg Gallent
- Michele Weber Cohen
The Nominating Committee also enthusiastically endorse the nomination of Eric Saidel for President of the CSAIR Board of Trustees.
Importantly, we will vote for 1) the next President and 2) updated congregational bylaws.
ONGOING PROGRAMMING
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Hug Ivri
Sundays, 11:00 AM
A Hebrew discussion group about politics, literature, current events, and more.
For more information and to confirm meeting dates, email Yaakov Taitz.
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Yiddish Vinkl
Sundays, 10:00 AM
(approximately 90 minutes)
Enjoy the joys of Yiddish with a group that meets to schmooze together.
For more information, email Charlie Goldfischer. Feel free to email Charlie to confirm a scheduled meeting date.
Zoom
Sunday, January 5, 2025
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