Upcoming Events

May 16

 

Hazak is partnering with Empty Nesters make a trip to visit the Amon Carter Museum of American Art and the Kimble Art Museum in Fort Worth.

7:15 a.m. at Jewish Community Center
Cost: $38 per person

RSVP to Syd Popinsky  and check made out to CBI/Empty Nesters. Mail your check to Syd Popinski, 5101 Crestway Drive, Austin, TX 78731. As a Hazak attendee we ask that you note Hazak in the memo area on your check for tracking Hazak membership participation. Space is limited on the bus, your early RSVP is encouraged and appreciated.

May 17

Kabbalah and the Art of Spiritual Wisdom
Kabbalah – known as Jewish Mysticism.  Each week will be a presented topic/text from the tradition with room for questioning, investigation, and conversation. We will meet between the weeks of the Jewish Festivals of Passover and Shavuot – a time that is dedicated to elevating our spiritual searches. All are welcome – taught by Neil Blumofe, Senior Rabbi at Congregation Agudas Achim.  Classes will be held from 7 to 9 pm either in the Sanctuary or Community Center at the Amala Foundation at 1006 So 8th St, Austin on May 24  (*This class will be held at the “Open Room.”)  Donations sweetly accepted (suggested $10) each week. We will not turn anyone away.

May 18

Hachnasat Orchim Shabbat Dinner

With Spring and Summer and our Kabbalat Service beginning at 7:30 we have exciting changes. Hachnasat Orchim is pleased to announce our second bi-monthly community dinners before Kabbalat Shabbat services at CAA!

The first Friday of the month, we'll offer a dairy potluck dinner before services, beginning at 6:15 p.m.

All other weeks, following services, we'll have enhanced onegs. To host dinners please contact Karen Chanon at Karenchanon@aol.com and onegs contact Connie Scharff at cscharff@sbcglobal.net. We look forward to having you join us!

 May 20

Congregation Agudas Achim Annual Congregational Meeting
Social Hall
9:45 a.m.

More information to come.

May 22

Mussar Leader to speak, Alan Morinis, head of the Mussar Institute, will be speaking at CAA at 7 p.m. on the topic of “the Soul.” Please plan to join us for this special opportunity. The program is open and free.

May 24
 

Kabbalah and the Art of Spiritual Wisdom
Kabbalah – known as Jewish Mysticism.  Each week will be a presented topic/text from the tradition with room for questioning, investigation, and conversation. We will meet between the weeks of the Jewish Festivals of Passover and Shavuot – a time that is dedicated to elevating our spiritual searches. All are welcome – taught by Neil Blumofe, Senior Rabbi at Congregation Agudas Achim.  Classes will be held from 7 to 9 pm either in the Sanctuary or Community Center at the Amala Foundation at 1006 So 8th St. (*This class will be held at the “Open Room.”)  Donations sweetly accepted (suggested $10) each week. We will not turn anyone away.



 

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