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
Tzofim Israeli Scout Caravan
Friday, June 6 - Saturday, May 7
CSAIR is thrilled to welcome back the Tzofim Israeli Scout Caravan, a group of 10 Israeli teens traveling throughout the US this summer to perform and share Israeli culture. See below for the many opportunities to enjoy these talented Israeli teens while they are in our community.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
3:00 – 5:00 PM: Shabbat Prep with the Tzofim
For kids grades 2 -7.
5:00 PM: Tzofim Israeli Scout Caravan Performance
For kids of all ages.
6:00 PM: Kabbalat Shabbat
7:00 PM: Shabbat Dinner and Tzofim-led kids’ activities
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
Regular Shabbat morning service schedule
10:45 – 11:30 AM: CSAIR Kids led by the Tzofim Israeli Scouts
1:30 – 3:30 PM: Shabbat picnic in Seton Park (weather permitting)
For families
6:00 – 8:00 PM: Teen “Mifgash” (encounter)
8:06 – 9:06 PM: Mincha/Maariv, including Shira Shketa (quiet singing) with the Tzofim
9:06 PM: Havdalah
Free NY Philharmonic concert in Van Cortlandt Park and Picnic
Tuesday, June 5 | 7:30 PM
Join Rabbi Katie Greenberg and members of the CSAIR community for an evening of free classical music and fireworks at Van Cortlandt Park. Bring a kosher dessert or some fruit to share and a picnic blanket starting at 7:30 PM. The concert will begin at 8:00 PM. Go the the left side of the stage and look for the big blue sign that says CSAIR. Click here for more information about the concert.
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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