Calendar

Oct
18
Sun
CAI Men’s Club Breakfast & Guest Speaker @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Oct 18 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Please join us for a guest speaker from AIPAC. The topic will be “Middle East Update: How the Iran Deal is Changing the Region – A Briefing from AIPAC Arizona.” There is no charge for Men’s Club members; guests are always welcome for $4. Not a member of Men’s Club yet? Join now for only $40 per year and attend all breakfast meetings for free!

Nov
13
Fri
Scholar-in-Residence Gil Hoffman at CAI @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Nov 13 @ 5:45 pm – 9:00 pm

Friday, Nov. 13: Service 5:45pm, Shabbat Dinner 6:45pm, Presentation 7:45pm; and Saturday, Nov. 14: Shabbat Service D’var Torah 9:00am, Presentation (in lieu of Torah Study) 3:30pm

Gil Hoffman is the chief political correspondent and analyst for The Jerusalem Post. Well-connected to Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Hoffman has interviewed every major figure across the Israeli political spectrum, has been interviewed by top media on six continents and is a regular analyst on CNN, Al-Jazeera and other news outlets. Called “the most optimistic man in Israel” by Israel Television, Hoffman’s writing and TV appearances provide a behind the scenes look at both the intrigue and humor in the Israeli political arena.

His visit will include a Shabbat dinner and presentation, and delivering the Shabbat morning D’var Torah and an afternoon presentation on Saturday. *RSVP & fee required by Nov. 9 for Shabbat dinner only – CAI members: adults $14, children $8; guests: adults $20, children $12.

Friday, Nov. 13

5:45pm         Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat Service

6:45pm         Shabbat Dinner*

7:45pm         Gil Hoffman presents, “Behind the Scenes in Israeli Politics and the Battle over the Future of the Jewish-Democratic State”

Saturday, Nov. 14

9:00am         Shabbat Service – Gil Hoffman presents D’var Torah, “Peace Politics and Plutonium: An insider’s look at the Mayhem in the Middle East”

3:30pm         Gil Hoffman presents, “Red States, Blue States and the Jewish State: The view from Jerusalem on Obama’s relationship with Israel”

4:30pm         Mincha, followed at 5:00pm by Seudah Shlesheet (Third Meal), Ma’ariv and Havdallah

Nov
15
Sun
CAI Men’s Club Breakfast & Guest Speaker @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Nov 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Our guest speaker is Evie Varady, a docent at the Jewish History Museum. Ms. Varady has been very involved in the expansion of the museum’s Holocaust History Center & will share its evolution. Includes delicious breakfast buffet.

Dec
20
Sun
CAI Men’s Club Breakfast & Guest Speaker @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Dec 20 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Our guest speaker is Rabbi Bennett Blum who will share, “How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Financial Scams.” Blum is one of the contributors to a Consumer Reports article about the topic in an upcoming issue. Includes delicious breakfast buffet.

May
8
Sun
CAI Men’s Club Breakfast @ Congregation Anshei Israel
May 8 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Our guest speaker Robert Bulechek, an energy efficiency & solar consultant, will present, “Lower Utility Bills? YES!” Everyone welcome. Includes delicious breakfast buffet. No charge for Men’s Club members; guests always welcome for $4.

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