Our events are open to members and non-members alike – please join us.
Shabbat Morning Chevra Torah
Every Saturday morning, 10am
Chevra Torah meets on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30am for an in-depth discussion of the weekly Torah portion, combining traditional commentaries with contemporary perspectives and the wisdom of our own experience. We’d love to have you join us.
Books and Bagels
Sunday, Nov 24, 10am
We’re a small but dedicated group, and we’d love to have you join us for conversations about books of Jewish interest. To confirm that we’re meeting, contact Carl Wetzstein (585-266–6982, carlwetzstein38@gmail.com), or click here to reply on-line. Free and open to the community – visitors and guests are warmly welcome.
Monthly Challah Baking and Learning
Sunday, Nov 24, 11am – 1pm
While waiting for the dough to rise and bake, we will study about the coming month, Kislev.
Brunch and Lecture
Sunday, Dec 8, 11am
After a delicious meal, we will hear a panel discussion with Dr. Sandra Mitzner, Hannah Vickner Hough, Esq., and Cary M. Jensen on “Asylum Seekers at our Southern Border: Dividing Desperate Families and What About Tikkun Olam?” Dr. Sandra Mitzner is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with expertise in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the former Medical Director of the Villa of Hope. Hannah Vickner Hough, Esq. is the Immigration Program Director for the Legal Aid Society of Rochester. Cary M. Jensen is the Legal Counsel and Director of International Services Office at the University of Rochester. Please rsvp by Dec 4, 2019 to Cathy Leora Dayan (585-645-5254, cathyldayan@rochester.rr.com) to afford our chefs adequate time to prepare the meal. We ask for $6 to help pay for the cost of the food.
Men’s Club
Tuesday, Dec 10, 9am
Our Men’s Club meets for coffee at 9 am at Panera’s, 12 Corners, Brighton. RSVP to Michael (585-388-5211 or perlson@frontiernet.net).
Discussion Oneg – Human Rights Shabbat
Friday, Dec 13
Our discussion oneg begins after the conclusion of our 7:30 pm Shabbat service. Our speaker will be Iman Abid, Director of the Genesee Valley Chapter of NY Civil Liberties Union. Her topic will be “Human Rights Begin at Home: Issues in Monroe County.”
Monthly Challah Baking and Learning
Thursday, Dec 19, 7-9pm
While waiting for the dough to rise and bake, we will study about the coming month, Tevet.
Hanukkah Celebration and potluck dinner
Friday, Dec 27, 6pm
Hanukkah celebration and community potluck dinner with latkes. Free, family-friendly, and open to the community. RSVP with your dish-to-pass by Wednesday, December 25, to Randy (585-388-5211, rperlson@yahoo.com) or click RSVP-online.
Books and Bagels
Sunday, Dec 29, 10am
We’re a small but dedicated group, and we’d love to have you join us for conversations about books of Jewish interest. To confirm that we’re meeting, contact Carl Wetzstein (585-266–6982, carlwetzstein38@gmail.com), or click here to reply on-line. Free and open to the community – visitors and guests are warmly welcome.