Israel Upcoming Programs

Seeking the Hiding God: A conversation between Rabbi Katie Greenberg and Dr. Arnold Eisen
Saturday, January 18 | After Kiddush - Library

After nearly half a century of studying and teaching major works of modern Jewish religious thought, Dr. Arnold Eisen – one of the world’s leading scholars on American Judaism – has written a personal theological essay remarkable for its honesty, accessibility, and insight.

Seeking the Hiding God is a rich, original, and moving book. It invites readers of all persuasions to join the author in asking – perhaps for the first time – what they actually believe about ultimate matters of faith and doubt, and rewards fellow- searchers for ultimate meaning with reassurance that the search itself can be a source of personal fulfillment, vibrant community and great joy.

New! Navigating The College Choice
Thursday, January 23 | 7:30 PM - Zoom

As you and your teen plan for college, please join us for a virtual gathering on Thursday, January 23 from 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM. 
 
This program is intended to help equip families with tools to confidently evaluate college environments amidst rising anti-Semitism on many campuses. A panel of Jewish professionals, parents, and students will provide insights into creating a safe and meaningful college experience.
 
Please see the program flyer here for more details, and click here to register! 
 
This program is available to CSAIR families as part of a collaboration of educators from various NYC synagogues.
 

Rising Antisemitism on Campus - the Columbia University Response; David Schizer in conversation with Ariela Migdal
Saturday, January 25 | 7:00 PM - Sanctuary

David Schizer is a Professor of Law and Economics at Columbia Law School. He was the Dean of Columbia Law School for ten years and was the CEO of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. He is a co-chair of the Columbia University Task Force on Antisemitism, a founder and co-director of the Richard Paul Richman Center for Business, Law, and Public Policy, and a founder and co-chair of the Center for Israeli Legal Studies.

Ariela Migdal is a CSAIR member and lawyer whose cases have involved reproductive rights, Title IX and gender equity in education and employment, religious freedom, consumer protection in the healthcare arena, protection of natural resources, and immigrant's rights. After getting her law degree at NYU, she clerked on the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, for the Israel Public Defender Service in Nazareth, and for US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, and has worked at the ACLU and at the law firm Kellogg Hansen.

Sponsored by the CSAIR Israel Committee.

New! 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!