Coming Events
Sunday Morning Yoga
February 26 – 9:45 a.m.
If you are interested in working up sweat, relieving stress, and experiencing deep relaxation, join us for Sunday morning yoga. This Vinyasa Flow class will focus on proper alignment, breath, and building strength and range of motion. All levels are welcome. Class will be from 9:45 – 11:00 a.m. Instructor: Julie Bailis Future class dates: 3/11, 3/25
CMI Alive-Kabbalah Series
February 26 – 10:00 a.m.
The CMI Alive Speaker Series presents Dr. Stan Friedman. In the 2nd of this 3 part series, Dr. Friedman will discuss “Kabbalistic Views of Life After Death.” The 3rd class is on May 6.
Dr. Friedman is on the faculty of Yale School of Medicine. He has studied kabbalah for over 20 years with British Kabbalist, Z’ev ben Shimon Halevi and serves on Board of the International Kabbalah Society. In this session, he will cover the history of the development of Kabbalah, key Kabbalistic concepts, and how Kabbalah relates to your spirituality and daily living.
Life Is Delicious
February 26 – 12:00 noon
LID will be cooking for Columbus House’s overflow shelter. Sign up now to help prepare for, cook, clean-up or deliver, or help organize this or future LID sessions by contacting Harvey at chs498@aol.com.
Eve's Daughters
February 27 – 6:30 p.m.
Eve’s Daughters is an interfaith bible study class for women from CMI and First Presbyterian Church, co-taught by Kinneret Chiel and Rev. Maria LaSala. This month’s theme is “Tamar & Judah.” RSVP to Rev. LaSala.
Baking Group
February 29 – 7:00 p.m.
Do you love to bake? Come share your passion with others, meet new friends, and learn tips and tricks of the trade from professional bakers in our new Baking Group. Each session is limited to 6 participants, providing bakers with an opportunity to get to know their fellow bakers and have complete hands-on experience. Participants bring an apron and two dish towels. Advance sign up is required; RSVP to the office.
Tot Shabbat & Potluck Lunch
March 3 – 10:30 a.m.
Families with children ages 6 and under, don’t miss Tot Shabbat! There will be blessings, stories, songs, food, friends and fun. This month, we’re meeting on Saturday morning and will have a potluck lunch immediately afterwards. Tot Shabbat is open to the community.
Purim Carnival
March 4 – 10:00 a.m.
MITYOR hosts our annual Purim Carnival for kids of all ages. Play all your favorite games and win lots of prizes! Don’t forget the haunted house and moon bounce. Hot dogs, pizza, hamantaschen and more available for purchase.
Book Discussion
March 7 – 12:00 noon
The Group will be discussing Something Red by Jennifer Gilmore. Anyone interested is welcome. Bring your lunch. Coffee and tea are provided.
Megillah Reading
March 7 – 7:00 p.m.
Join in our Erev Purim Service as we tell the story of Esther in the most hilarious manner possible. Adults and children are invited to dress in costume.
Caring Shawls
March 11 – 10:00 a.m.
Our Chevra Hands Caring Shawl Group is in action. The group makes shawls, lap quilts and blankets to give to newborns, seniors and others for whom being wrapped in love would be a comfort. Anyone interested is welcome.
Brotherhood Annual Deli & Comedy Night
March 24 – 6:00 p.m.
The Brotherhood of Men and Women present their 7th annual Deli and Comedy Night. In addition to the deli buffet and entertainment, again this year — a kugel and cheesecake cookoff! Download a reservation form and mail it in by March 19 to take advantage of early bird pricing. Tickets will be available at the door.
Family Service & Birthday Blessings
March 30 – 7:00 p.m.
This month’s Family Service will feature the 4th grade class, junior choir and CMI Band. We also will be celebrating Birthday Blessings. If your child was born in March and will be at services, please call the office at (203) 288-3877.
Annual Passover Seder
April 7 – 6:00 p.m.
CMI hosts our annual community Passover Seder on the second night. Join in as Rabbi Brockman leads us through the haggadah and Cantor Giglio leads us in song. Members of the community are invited. Reserve now online or download a form.
Mah Tovu: Celebrating the Good at Mishkan Israel
May 20 – 3:00 p.m.
The Zamir Chorale of Boston is the featured musical talent for this year’s Cantor’s Concert — Mah Tovu: Celebrating the Good at Mishkan Israel. The evening will include appetizers, a silent auction, and desserts.
The Chorale is led by Dr. Joshua Jacobson, one of the world’s leading authorities on Jewish choral music.
Click here for a reservation form or reserve online.
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For more information, contact the synagogue office at (203) 288-3877.
Confirmation & Erev Shavuot Service
May 26 – 7:00 p.m.
The Confirmation Class of 2012 lead Erev Shavuot Services in a special ceremony. Each confirmand will speak about the Class theme from different perspectives.
