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, Rabbi-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 2025/2026 schedule of events.
Check further below for updates and additions throughout the year.
November Programming
Wednesday Morning Learning with Rabbi Barry Dov Katz and Rabbi Katie Greenberg*
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10:30 AM | Zoom
Sacred Aging: Exploring Jewish Texts on Growing Older. Dive into the rich world of Jewish texts and traditions that explore aging, wisdom, and the meaning of life’s later stages. Each week, we’ll study classical and contemporary sources—from Torah and Talmud to modern voices—to uncover how Judaism understands and honors the process of growing older.
Sponsored by the CSAIR Sisterhood
Pivotal Turning Points in Jewish History - Part 25 with Rabbi Joel Schwab: 1894: Theodor Herzl Galvanizes the Zionist Movement
Thursday, November 6 | 8:00 PM | Zoom
The Men’s Club of CSAIR is proud and delighted to present the incredible 25th installment of: Pivotal Turning Points in our Jewish history with Rabbi Joel Schwab. This lecture explores Theodore Herzl's roll in shaping the Zionist movement.
Each lecture is self-contained so even if you missed any earlier talks, everyone is welcome to jump in and join us on Thursday.
Sponsored by the CSAIR Men's Club
Shabbat Chamudim
Friday, November 14 | 5:30 PM
Join us for a Friday night service and dinner for children ages 0-7 and their grown ups. Register here by Wednesday, November 12th at 12:00 PM.
Choosing a Lens: Where Should Jews Put Their Attention These Days? with Rabbi Abby Sosland
Wednesday, November 19 | 8:00 PM | Zoom
Join the CSAIR Sisterhood for a conversation with Rabbi Abby Sosland.
Rabbi Sosland is an educator and writer based at the Leffell School in Westchester County, where she is the Talmud Department Chair and the Morah Ruchanit (Spiritual Advisor).
Sponsored by the CSAIR Sisterhood
Celebratory Final Intimate Voices Concert 
Saturday, Novebmer 22 | 8:00 PM
After 16 years, the final Intimate Voices concert on Saturday November 22 at 8 pm at CSAIR will be an evening of string quartets by Haydn, Schulhoff and Beethoven.
For details of the program, and how the pieces for this series-closing concert were selected, please go to A Note from the Music Director.
Tickets are now available at the special celebration price of $18 and can be purchased here.
ONGOING PROGRAMMING
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Hug Ivri
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
Sundays, November 2 · December 7 · January 4 · February 1 · March 1 · April 5 · May 3 · June 7 · July 5 · August 2 · September 6
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Monday Minyan Mahjong
Mondays, 6:00 PM
Join us for Monday Minyan Mahjong on Mondays at 6:00 PM, followed by evening minyan at 7:30. Players should know how to play and bring their own card.
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