Past Programs
Sy and Elsie Ruzal: The Experiences That Shaped My Parents' Legacy
Tuesday, March 25 | Zoom
Carrie Ruzal-Shapiro is the proud daughter of Elsie and Sy and mother of two adult sons. She is a pediatric radiologist at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York Presbyterian and Vice Chair of Mentoring and Faculty Development of the department of Radiology at Columbia University. She strives to live up to her parents' examples of resilience, kindness, good will and the creation of community.
Fascinating Women: Esther, Song of Songs and Ruth, A 3 Part Megillot Series
Part 1: Hiding and Revealing in the Book of Esther
Saturday, March 8 | After Kiddush - Library
Dr. Ace Leveen will discuss how questions of identity move the plot along in the book of Esther in fascinating ways. Stay tuned for how a crisis puts Esther at a crossroads when she chooses to reveal who she is to the king. Dr. Leveen will speak briefly during shul and then again after Kiddush in the Library.
New! Book Club
Sunday, March 9 | 10:00 AM
Our selected book is Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner.
This is a novel about one American family, the dark moment that shatters their suburban paradise, and the wild legacy of trauma and inheritance.
For questions, please contact Marshall Kaminer.
Sour Dough Bread Baking
Sunday, March 9 | 2:00-4:00 PM, Kitchen
CSAIR is proud to present Arnie Adler, the Bread Baker of Riverdale, in his first kosher in person class on sourdough bread baking. Arnie will walk us through the 36 hour process of making a loaf of bread in just 2 hours. There will be printed handouts to help us bake at home and samples of the all-important natural starter. Each participant will get their own container and leave with a baked bread. Arnie has been featured on the Kelly Clarkson show. To learn more about him click here.
Registration is limited to 12 people. It is $45 per person.
Intimate Voices Annual Free Family Program
Sunday, March 9 | 3:00 PM - Taub Room
Interactive and informal program in the Taub Room, featuring explorations of selections of great chamber music, live and up close with Intimate Voices musicians who love working with kids. Designed for ages 5 and up, this one-hour program will also be enjoyed by younger children who are particularly drawn to music, and by adults of all ages. This program is also sensory/autism-friendly - all are welcome!
Hamantashen Baking & Intimate Voices Annual Free Family Program
Sunday, March 9
Hamantashen Baking starts at 2:15 PM | Social Hall
Intimate Voices starts at 3:00 PM | Taub Room
Young families are invited to come make hamentashen with their kids (age 0-7) that they can come home and bake.
Interactive and informal program in the Taub Room, featuring explorations of selections of great chamber music, live and up close with Intimate Voices musicians who love working with kids. Designed for ages 5 and up, this one-hour program will also be enjoyed by younger children who are particularly drawn to music, and by adults of all ages. This program is also sensory/autism-friendly - all are welcome!
Jews, Advocacy, and Public Service in a Post 10/7 Era
Thursday, February 27 | 8:00 PM - Zoom
Alyson Spindell, Director of Community Engagement for the New York Attorney General, will explore the evolving landscape of Jewish political engagement, offer actionable advocacy strategies, and underscore the importance of Jewish representation in public service.
Sponsored by the CSAIR Sisterhood
Dirshuni: Contemporary Women's Midrash
Wednesday, February 26 | 10:30 AM
Study contemporary Torah commentary written by Israeli women scholars and rabbis of all denominations and backgrounds. We will study the book Dirshuni and examine how these scholars expand our understanding of ancient stories. No experience is necessary. All texts are provided in English along with Hebrew.
Sponsored by the CSAIR Sisterhood.
Baby Boomer Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner
Friday, February 14 | 5:10 PM - Register Here
Join us for a spirited Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv followed by dinner. During dinner, Rabbi Katz will teach. This is a great opportunity to join in our baby boomers programming and for everyone to see old friends, make new ones, and do some great learning.
New! Israel Now! And Where Do We Go From Now?
Saturday, February 15 | After Kiddush
Professor Irving Kalet will speak about how Israel has changed profoundly since 7, 2023. He will present a personal view from inside Israel of what happened and what may happen next.
Co-Sponsored by the CSAIR Men's Club and the CSAIR Israel Committee.
A Pre-Retirement Primer with Neal Spivak and Dave LaDue
Thursday, February 13 | 8:00 PM - Zoom
We all know that Retirement is somewhere out there in our future – and we know we should be thinking about it – but where do we start and what exactly are obstacles we face, psychologically and practically - to start getting from where we are to where we need to be to have a happy and successful retirement?
Join 2 CSAIR members, American Group Psychotherapy Association Fellow Neal Spivak and Chartered Financial Analyst Dave LaDue for a Pre-Retirement Primer designed to get you past the worry and begin getting organized for your bold journey ahead.
Challapalooza
Thursday, January 30 | 7:00 PM - Social Hall
Join us for an evening of baking, learning and bonding! Join Josh Needleman, Esther Bezborodko and Shoshi Talesnick as they teach their different challah recipes and braids (including one that is vegan and one that is gluten free)! We will learn about challah and the mitzvah associated with it as the challot bake!
What's The Buzz In Israel?
Wednesday, January 15, 7:00 PM (Note, new earlier time)
Join us as CSAIR members Debbie Uriel, David Davar, and Judith Kunoff discuss and share what they are hearing on Israeli podcasts.
If you would like to receive emails about Israel Committee programs email Greg Solomon.
Sponsored by the CSAIR Israel Committee.
What's the Buzz in Israel?
Wednesday, December 18, 8:00 PM | Zoom
Join us as CSAIR members Debbie Uriel, David Davar, and Judith Kunoff discuss and share what they are hearing on Israeli podcasts.
If you would like to receive emails about Israel Committee programs email Greg Solomon.
Sponsored by the CSAIR Israel Committee.
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What's the Buzz in Israel?
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Join us as CSAIR members Debbie Uriel, David Davar, and Judith Kunoff discuss and share what they are hearing on Israeli podcasts.
If you would like to receive emails about Israel Committee programs email Greg Solomon.
Sponsored by the CSAIR Israel Committee.
What's the Buzz in Israel?
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Join us as CSAIR members Debbie Uriel, David Davar, and Judith Kunoff discuss and share what they hear on Israeli podcasts.
If you would like to receive periodic emails about Israel Committee programs email Greg Solomon at gregsol10@gmail.com.
Sponsored by the CSAIR Israel Committee.
What's the Buzz in Israel?
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
A Focus On Bringing the Hostages Home
Join us as CSAIR members Debbie Uriel, David Davar, and Judith Kunoff discuss and share what they are hearing on Israeli podcasts.
If you would like to receive periodic emails about Israel Committee programs email Greg Solomon at gregsol10@gmail.com.
Sponsored by the CSAIR Israel Committee.
March 23, 2023
Israel Post-Election Analysis with Yehuda Kurtzer
November 13, 2022
Yair Ettinger, Israeli journalist, analysis of November 2022 Israeli Elections
May 10, 2022
Amanda Berman of Zioness, "How Can I be Both a Progressive and a Zionist?"
Sun, April 27 2025 29 Nisan 5785