SARAH'S KEY
By Tatiana De Rosnay
| Book Discussion |
| Brotherhood of Men and Women |
| Caring Community |
| CMI Chorale & Oy Street Band |
| Life Is Delicious Cooking Group |
| Seniors |
| Shabbat Welcome Team |
| Young Adults |
| Youth Groups |
SARAH'S KEY
By Tatiana De Rosnay
YEARS OF DREAMS
By Gloria Goldreich
ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE: MY FAMILY'S JOURNEY TO AMERICA
By Kati Marton
The CMI Brotherhood sponsors a “coffeehouse” each Sunday during the School
year. The Sunday morning Coffee Shop gives parents a place to gather while
their children are in Sunday School. The coffeehouse is in operation from 9:00
until 12:00 noon, except on days when the Brotherhood is sponsoring a breakfast
program. A sign under the portico announces when the coffeehouse is in
operation. The coffeehouse features coffee, tea, bagels, donuts and pastries.
Visitors to the coffeehouse can read copies of the Sunday papers and chat with
other visitors.
The Brotherhood sponsors breakfast programs several times throughout the year, which always provide interesting speakers and food for thought. Prior to the elections, we host an annual legislative breakfast and invite candidates running for state, local and national office. Breakfasts are free for Brotherhood members; there is a nominal charge for non-members. We encourage everyone to come.
The Brotherhood of Men and Women hosts an annual Deli Nite each Spring, featuring typical New York Style Deli foods - corned beef, pastrami, and turkey, on rye, of course, with pickles and cream soda, and salads. The evening is enhanced with local musical talent as well as a performance by a national comedian.
Each year, the Mishkan Israel Brotherhood hosts an annual dinner and service at which it presents the Brotherhood Award of Merit for outstanding service to the Temple. The award dinner is followed by a Shabbat service at which the new Brotherhood Board is installed.
We want to be part of the healing process. If you know someone in the hospital, who needs a pastoral visit, or other form of assistance, we’re just a phone call away.
The Caring Community is not just for those who are in need of assistance. Our tradition teaches us to live our lives through mitzvot…good deeds in order to repair ourselves and in turn repair the world (tikkun olam). To keep our Community strong, we are always looking for volunteers interested in performing mitzvot.
Singers of all ages are invited to join CMI Chorale. The choir sings at the High Holy Days and monthly at Shabbat
services. All you need is a love of music and a desire to raise the ruach (spirit) of services.The Oy Street Band jazzes up services with upbeat melodies. Whether you play guitar, drums, string, wind or reed instrument, all musicians are welcome.
Singers and musicians are also invited to join Cantor Giglio on the bimah for a solo, duet or as accompanist.
Our 2009-10 sessions are scheduled for: September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2. December is our annual Chanukah luncheon at Maple Woods and June our annual end of year luncheon, also at Maple Woods. Reservations are required.
The Shabbat Welcome Team serve as Greeters at regular Shabbat evening services and for the holidays. Their primary
responsibilities are to make regulars, new members, and long-time congregants alike feel warmly welcomed – to know their
presence is appreciated -- and to help make services an enjoyable and meaningful experience for all who come. They
are there to say "Shabbat Shalom" and lend a hand. They introduce newcomers to other worshippers and help orient those
unfamiliar with our building. They also answer questions, provide hand-outs, and help people find their place in the
service, literally as well as figuratively.Being a Greeter is a great for those who are outgoing as well as more reserved, those who know lots of people and those who feel like they know no one. Being part of the Team is a great way to meet other people and to perform the mitzvah of bringing a smile to someone's face.
The Mishkan Israel Young Adults (MIYA) is geared for those in their 20s and 30s, including the adult children of our members. MIYA provides opportunities for young adults to get together individually and as families to socialize, network and build meaningful relationships with other CMI members. Events are held at the synagogue, members' homes, and locations around town. This year's events include Apple Picking, Challah Baking, Chanukah Party, Movie Nite, Shabbat dinner and services, social action projects, and more.
JYMI is our youth group for 7th and 8th graders.
JYMI provides a great opportunity to meet and stay in touch with
"Jewish" peers. Social events include: bowling; Shul-ins at CMI and other synagogues
in the Northeast; movies; laser tag; MITYOR Purim Carnival; baking; and picnics. JYMI also engages in social action
projects throughout the year.
MITYOR is our youth group for those in grades 9 through 12. MITYOR is involved in social action projects, educational, social and spiritual programs. Members have the opportunity to attend conclavettes and shul-ins with other NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth) groups. MITYOR's biggest and most fun project each year is hosting the annual Purim Carnival. Our annual Iron Chef competition also is a big hit.
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