Intergenerational Programs for 5779
Sukkot
Sunday September 23 at 10:30 am
Simchat Torah
Sunday September 30 at 10:00 am
Purim
Sunday March 24 at 10:30 am
Yom HaShoah
Sunday April 28 at 10:00 am
Yom Ha'atzmaut
Sunday May 5 at 10:00 am
Continuing Programs
Midrash Class
Cantor Martin’s continuing Midrash class is held at CEEW most Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Everyone is invited to participate. Class topics vary from Bible Study, Book Discussion, Current Events and many other themes. Please check the calendar on the website for the updated schedule and contact Cantor Martin for more information.
Team Torah
Cantor Martin is organizing a “Team Torah” group of participants who would like to read or chant Torah during the year. The participants will be given dates to choose and Cantor Martin will give them a recording of their section of Torah and practice in the Sanctuary with them. Let her know if you would like to sign up to be part of this group. You must be able to read Hebrew.
Adult Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew Class
Learn the Hebrew alphabet and also the prayers for the Shabbat service with Cantor Martin. There is a fee for the class that includes a book from the Motzkin series of books for adults. After learning all of the prayers, Cantor Martin will give the class an option of having a Bar/Bat Mitzvah either together or individually. Contact Cantor Martin to sign up and for more information about day and time.
Book Club
The book club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm at members’ homes or in the synagogue. Contact Barb Zacher at zacherhc@wi.rr.com for this year’s book selections and more information.
Exploring Judaism Class
Exploring Judaism Class: This class will be held on four consecutive Mondays: April 15th; April 22nd; April 29th; May 6th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This class is for anyone who is interested in learning about Judaism: Jews wishing to reconnect with their Jewish roots; interfaith couples; adult children and grandchildren of interfaith couples, in-laws of Jews; interested individuals from various faith and cultural backgrounds; or those interested in conversion. The classes serve anyone seeking more knowledge about Judaism as a good beginner course.
Special Programs in 5779
Book Fair
Sunday November 4, 10:00 am – 12
Books and Company from Oconomowoc offers a wonderful selection of Jewish-related books for adults and children for purchase.
Allied in the Fight: Jews, Blacks and the Struggle for Civil Rights
Wednesday November 28 at 7:00 pm.
Molly Dubin, curator of the Jewish Museum of Milwaukee, will present a program on the recent museum exhibit on this incendiary topic.
Jewish Travel: Cuba, the Caribbean and Uruguay
Thursday December 13 at 7:00 pm.
CEEW members will share their experiences with Jewish Heritage abroad.
Havdalah, Sloppy Joes, and a Movie
Saturday January 12 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm.
Enjoy homemade Sloppy Joes, Chips, and Drinks. Movie The Women’s Balcony.
Keren Weisshaus, Israeli Emissary
Thursday March 7 at 7:00 pm.
Keren Weisshaus returns to speak about Israel and current topics of interest.
Chocolate Seder
Saturday April 6 at 7:00 pm
Passover is a celebration of freedom, and this Seder will celebrate sweet freedom with CHOCOLATE!
Dr. Rachel Baum, Major Coordinator: Sam and Helen Stahl Center for Jewish Studies at UWM
Thursday May 9 at 7:00 pm.
Dr. Baum is an outstanding speaker on contemporary American Jewish Identity and Jews in Popular Culture.
CEEW and Brookfield Mosque Program
Spring: Date and time TBD.
The program will extend our friendship and relationship with members of the Brookfield Mosque.
End of Year Celebration: You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby!
Saturday June 15 at 5:30 pm
Enjoy a delightful evening of Big Band Music and Song. Match the Wall of Baby and Childhood Pictures with CEEW members. Enjoy a delicious catered meal.
