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.
April 2025
Fascinating Women: A 2 Part Series with Dr. Ace Leveen
Part 2: Singing of Love in the Song of Songs: Why at Pesach?
Saturday, April 19 | After Kiddush
The song of songs is beautiful poetry that also has a significant after life not only for the Rabbis but in medieval and modern times. Its love of the natural world certainly reverberates in our time as spring accompanies our celebration of Pesach.
Remembering Together - Zochrim B’Salon Yom Hashoa Commemoration
Wednesday, April 23 | 7:50 PM
Join us as we create an informal and intimate setting to remember the lives of the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust. We will hear testimony from people impacted by the Holocaust. We will share the names of those who perished and have open conversations about the meaning of the Shoah in our lives. We encourage people to bring their children to this unique event. Free and open to the public.
Shabbat Songs and Dinner
Saturday, April 26 | 6:00 PM
Join us for a spirited and joyful Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv at 6:00 PM followed by a delicious Shabbat dinner. Our teens will bring their ruach/energy to lead us in singing modern and traditional Shabbat zemirot/songs. All are welcome!
Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 23, at 12:00 PM.
CSAIR Goes To The Yankees
Sunday, April 27 | 1:35 PM
Join Rabbi Greenberg and members of CSAIR for a Yankee game on April 27 at 1:35 PM. The Yankees will be playing the Toronto Blue Jays.
Our seats will be near kosher food options in the stadium. We have 50 seats available. The tickets will be first come first served.
We will attempt to arrange carpools from Riverdale for those who need. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 8 at 12:00 PM.
Co-sponsored by the Baby Boomers and YCFP (Young Children and Family Programs)
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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