Adult Jewish Learning
2023/2024
The Gerson D. Cohen Institute for Adult Jewish Learning
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.
September 2024
Dr. Aliza Lavie: Fifty-Nine Inspiring, Courageous, Revolutionary Role Models for Young Girls
Sunday, September 15, 3 PM
Join us at CSAIR for Dr. Aliza Lavie's book tour! She will be speaking about Tikkun Olam for a nation at war and lessons from her six years in the Knesset. Dr. Lavie is a former member of the Israeli Knesset, the founder and CEO of BLNG, an interactive technology venture that connects users to their Jewish heritage, and the founder of the 120 Women Leadership Council that works to unite Israeli women.
Her book explores the lives of fascinating Jewish women including Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Bella Abzug, Queen Esther, Golda Meir and many others.
To learn more about Dr. Lavie, click here.
Adult Bat/Bar Mitzvah Class Information Session with Rabbis Barry Dov Katz and Katie Greenberg
Saturday, September 21 | During Kiddush | Library
Perhaps you never had the chance to ascend the bimah as a Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Maybe you did, but want to do it again at a time in your life when you will appreciate your connection to Judaism differently? Or perhaps you want to deepen your knowledge of Judaism? This course is designed for adult learners of any age who are members of CSAIR. It will provide an in-depth study of the Jewish lifecycle, holidays, history, and core Jewish concepts. Class members will learn to chant from the Torah and participate in a Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony in 2026.
No prior experience is necessary. If you need to learn or improve your Hebrew reading, we will work together to find a tutor or class who can help you.
Rabbi Barry Dov Katz and Rabbi Katie Greenberg will teach the class.
ONGOING PROGRAMMING
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Pirkei Avot: Ethics of Our Ancestors
New dates forthcoming.
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Hug Ivri
Sundays, 11:00 AM
A Hebrew discussion group to talk 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.
Scheduled dates are as follows:
In-Person
August 17, September 21
Zoom
September 1
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Israeli Dancing
Thursday evenings at 8:00 PM at CSAIR. All are welcome. Click here to be added to the mailing list.
Sun, September 8 2024 5 Elul 5784