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The Cleveland Jewish News has compiled a list of organizations and businesses that are creating online content during the COVID-19 pandemic. Email information about your virtual classes, services and offerings to digital@cjn.org with the word “Virtual” in the subject line. Wednesday, January 6 B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, daily morning and evening services
7:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. B’nai Jeshurun services are available via Zoom, live stream or dial in and are being led by our clergy. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/pray-with-us-shabbat for the Zoom and livestream links. Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Midweek Mishnah Class
10 a.m. Join Rabbi Roland for an educational Midweek Mishnah Class via Zoom. No Hebrew needed. All adult learners are welcome. https://zoom.us/j/695805248 , or call 1-646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 695 805 248. B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Mishnah: The New Scripture with Rabbi Alan Lettofsky
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Most Jewish institutions and values, while based on the Bible, were created by the ancient rabbis. The Mishnah and its expansion into the full Talmud are the core texts for our Jewish foundations. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/virtual_learning to learn about all of B’nai Jeshurun’s virtual classes and links. B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Kosher Fitness with Rabbi Michael Ungar
1 to 2 p.m. Get moving and get fit as we approach the secular new year. Join certified Personal Trainer (and Rabbi) Michael Ungar for a 45-50 minute workout. Appropriate for all levels; no need for special equipment since we will use objects you already have at home. Visit bnaijeshurun.org for Zoom links and more information. Columbus Metropolitan Library: Preschool Storytime on Zoom
1 to 1:30 p.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkfumqpz4oH9TYKYqoqe9piQYfjzWnpDmV InMotion with BalletMet
BalletMet instructor Dani Kfoury will be leading a one-hour dance class on Zoom specifically designed for older adults on the first Wednesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. Using principles from ballet and contemporary dance, class exercises cultivate strength, coordination, range of motion, flexibility and creative skills. Participants of all physical abilities, (walkers and wheelchairs are welcome) whether completely new to dance or returning after many years, experience the physical and cognitive benefits of dance. Classes begin seated in chairs, and participants are welcome to stay seated for the duration of the class. Register at jfscolumbus.org/virtualsenioractivities . Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Family & Child Programming
4:30 to 5 p.m. La-bri’ut: To Our Health & Wellness for students in K-6th grade. This program includes half hour per week of online class time over Zoom, and weekly activities or challenges that students complete on their own. For more information or to sign up, contact Rabbi Rachel Brown at or by text/phone at 216-245-5039. Clifford Brown at 90: Brownie Speaks
Clifford Brown at 90: Brownie Speaks will be streamed on the Tri-C JazzFest Facebook page at facebook.com/TriCJazzFest and other social media sites at 7:30 p.m. The hour long concert is free, but donations are encouraged.The pre-recorded performance recognizes the artistry and perpetual influence of Brown, a rising star trumpet player who died at age 25 in a 1956 automobile accident. It is part of a three-day celebration of Brown at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 6: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Louis Van Beethoven,”“The Holly and the Ivy,”“Nasrin,”“To the Ends of the Earth,”“Tazzeka,”“Six in Paris,”“Kill it and Leave This Town,”“Antigone” and “The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Thursday, January 7 B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, daily morning and evening services
7:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. B’nai Jeshurun services are available via Zoom, live stream or dial in and are being led by our clergy. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/pray-with-us-shabbat for the Zoom and livestream links. B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Ethical & Ritual Issues Through the Lens of Conservative Jewish Law with Rabbi Stephen Weiss
Noon to 1 p.m. Through the study of responsa (Jewish law papers) from the Law Committee of the Rabbinical Assembly, we will explore what Jewish tradition has to say about the most pressing and significant issues of our day. Class is always lively, filled with text study and discussion. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/virtual_learning to learn about all of B’nai Jeshurun’s virtual classes and links. A Closer Listen: Clifford Brown & Vocalists presented by Tri-C
A Closer Listen: Clifford Brown & Vocalists with special guests Seton Hawkins and Yunia Mojica at noon. Visit jazzatlincolncenter.squarespace.com/weekly-online-program-schedule-covid-coronavirus for more information. Columbus Metropolitan Library: Toddler Storytime on Zoom
10 to 10:30 a.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdOmgrjIrGd2lLRtg9Hz0-0ashGbVPaWZ . CWRU Siegal Lifelong Learning Remote Course: Healing and Wholeness in a World That Seems Broken
Gila Silverman, Incoming Director of Jewish Lifelong Learning, Siegal Lifelong Learning, CWRU. 2 to 3:30 p.m.Thursdays, Jan. 7-28. For more information and to register, visit case.edu/lifelonglearning/courses/courses-subject/jewish-studies/healing-and-wholeness-world-seems-broken-remote . B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Cooking with Murray
7 to 8 p.m. Join Tova Cohen and Murray Berkowitz for weekly cooking fun. Visit bnaijeshurun.org for Zoom links and more information. You can also visit B’nai Jeshurun’s YouTube Channel for all past classes and recipes, cutt.ly/Bnai-Jeshurun-YouTube-Channel . B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: The How & Why of Jewish Ritual With Cantor Aaron Shifman
8 to 9 p.m. We will be discussing kaddish, mikvah, tallit and tzizit, brit milah, Shabbat and havdallah to name a few using Medrashim and Talmudic resources. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/virtual_learning to learn about all of B’nai Jeshurun’s virtual classes and links. Congregation Shaarey Tikvah The Rebbe’s Tisch
9 p.m. Rabbi Roland will teach a song, tell a story, and share a bit of Torah from our Hasidic Masters via Zoom. Special guests are featured each week. https://zoom.us/j/98342740389 or call 1-646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 983 4274 0389 Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 7: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Louis Van Beethoven,”“The Holly and the Ivy,”“Nasrin,”“To the Ends of the Earth,”“Tazzeka,”“Six in Paris,”“Kill it and Leave This Town,”“Antigone” and “The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Friday, January 8 B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, daily morning and Kabbalat Shabbat services
7:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. B’nai Jeshurun services are available via Zoom, live stream or dial in and are being led by our clergy. Kabbalat Shabbat services at 7 p.m. will feature our Zamir children’s choir and it is also birthday Shabbat. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/pray-with-us-shabbat for the Zoom and livestream links. B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Kinder Shabbat
10:30 a.m. Have fun with us on Facebook (Mishpachot – B’nai Jeshurun Young Families) as we welcome Shabbat with your favorite songs from Mr. Chuck and prayers from the clergy, too. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/young_families for Zoom links and more information. Massillon Museum: Lunchtime Yoga with Leslie Schneider
Posted at 12:30 p.m. All levels, beginner-friendly. facebook.com/MassillonMuseum and youtube.com/user/MassillonMuseum/videos . Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Kabbalat Shabbat
4 p.m. on Zoom. shaareytikvah.org . Awake@Home
7 p.m. on Facebook at facebook.com/jHUBCle . Presented by jHUB, this spiritual and musical Shabbat experience is grounded in Judaism’s thousands-year-old wisdom. Everyone is welcome – the seeker and the skeptic, the rock star and the karaoke star, the spiritual and the “not religious,” the questioning and the curious, and the merrymakers and the exhausted – as we bring in Shabbat together. Diggin’ Deeper: Clifford Brown at 90 Panel Discussion
A round table of trumpeters honoring Clifford Brown and his contribution to jazz in honor of what would have been his 90th birthday at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Dominick Farinacci with special guests Arturo Sandoval, Marcus Printup, Keyon Harrold, Ingrid Jensen, Giveton Gelin, Marquis Hill and Summer Camargo. Tune in on Facebook Live at facebook.com/jazzatlincolncenter . Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 8: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Six in Paris,”“Kill it and Leave This Town,”“Antigone,”“The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Saturday, January 9 B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, Shabbat Services
9 a.m. and 6 p.m. B’nai Jeshurun services are available via Zoom, live stream or dial in and are being led by our clergy. Shabbat morning: 9 a.m./Shabbat afternoon: 6 p.m. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/pray-with-us-shabbat for the Zoom and livestream links. B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Starbucks, Bread & Torah Online
9 to 10 a.m. Gain fresh insights into the Torah, and study with great teachers. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/virtual_learning to learn about all of B’nai Jeshurun’s virtual classes and links. Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Shabbat Services
9:30 a.m. livestreamed. shaareytikvah.org . Temple Emanu El Family Shabbat Services
10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Throughout these seven scheduled Family Shabbat sessions, we will focus on different sections and elements of the Shabbat Morning Service with a special Family Shabbat siddur (prayer book) to accompany your learning, for kindergarten through grade 6. Use your markers, crayons, stickers or even watercolors to make this siddur your own. Non-Religious School families are welcome. Contact Education Director Eileen Sadowsky for supplies and Zoom login. Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Havdalah
5:50 p.m. on Zoom. shaareytikvah.org . Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Virtual Fam Jam Series
Featuring music education activities curated by the Rock Hall’s education team, live performances from The Beck Center for the Arts, crafts with The Children’s Museum of Cleveland and story time with The Cleveland Public Library, each virtual variety hour event is jam-packed with engaging content for kids of all ages. Watch and join along on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s YouTube channel at 11 a.m. Jan. 9. Teachers and parents can create a free account on Rock Hall EDU, the Rock Hall’s digital education platform powered by PNC to access supplemental activity information including craft supply lists, instruction sheets and accompanying activity worksheets. Visit www.rockhall.com/events/virtual-fam-jam-2 for more information. Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 9: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Six in Paris,”“Kill it and Leave This Town,”“Antigone,”“The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Sunday, January 10 B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, daily morning and evening services
8 a.m. and 6 p.m. B’nai Jeshurun services are available via Zoom, live stream or dial in and are being led by our clergy. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/pray-with-us-shabbat for the Zoom and livestream links. Jewish Community Center of Youngstown Virtual Book Club
11 a.m. to noon. “When Time Stopped: A Memoir of my Father’s War and What Remains” by Arian Neumann. In this remarkably moving memoir, Neumann dives into the secrets of her father’s past: years spent hiding in plain sight in war-torn Berlin, the annihilation of dozens of family members in the Holocaust, and the courageous choice to build anew. Includes a discussion with the author. Visit jccyoungstown.org/events/2021/01/10/cultural-arts/virtual-book-club-when-time-stopped . B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Sisterhood Event – Jewish Genealogy – Bogart and Bacall
12:30 to 2 p.m. Amy Wachs, B’nai Jeshurun’s Sisterhood member and genealogist will tell us about the family tree of Hollywood legends Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/be-with-us-social-groups-sisterhood for the Zoom link and more information. Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions
A virtual wellbeing workshop for creating attainable and sustainable behavior change from the Cleveland Health and Wellness Center. 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 10. For more information and to register, visit eventbrite.com/e/rethinking-new-years-resolutions-tickets-128323901243 . Fairmount’s Virtual Speaker Series Presents Felicia Zavarella Stadelman’s Program on Norman Rockwell
Fairmount Center for the Arts presents Felicia Zavarella Stadelman in their virtual “Pull Back the Curtain” Speaker Series at 3 p.m. Jan. 10. Stadelman will share fascinating stories and historical accounts on the sometimes complex and little-known personal life of Norman Rockwell, the prolific artist of American culture. Her presentation on Rockwell is one of Stadelman’s “Through the Eyes of the Artist” programs, a biography lecture series Stadelman created from her love and enthusiasm for art and her rich education and background in art history. For questions and to make a reservation for this program, call 440-338-3171, email or visit fairmountcenter.org/special-events . This program will be offered via Zoom. The link to access viewing of this program will be emailed to registrants 24 hours in advance of the program. The “Pull Back the Curtain” Speakers Series is free, thanks to the generous support of Toby and Melanie Maloney, the Figgie Foundation, and the Ohio Arts Council. Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Israel Trivia Teen Hangout
4 p.m. Teenagers (aged 13 to 19) are welcome to join this informal hangout over Zoom, led by youth adviser Jasz Joseph. This week’s topic will be Israel Trivia. For more information and for zZoom links, contact Rabbi Rachel at . Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Sisterhood TED TALK: “This is what happens when you reply to spam email”
7:30 p.m. Watch a 10-minute relevant and thought-provoking TED Talk presentation at your leisure and then join us in a discussion via Zoom. Ted Talk Link: ted.com/talks/james_veitch_this_is_what_happens_when_you_reply_to_spam_email/up-next . RSVP to Irit Rawraway by 2 p.m. Jan. 10 to get the zoom link. B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Robyn Helzner presents: Kreplach & Dim Sum: Yes, There are Jews in China!
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.Celebrate the extraordinary presence of Jews in China LIVE via Zoom! Through lively stories, photos, videos and music, Robyn Helzner shares an irresistible enthusiasm for both the ancient and modern Jewish communities of Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Kaifeng. Free for B’nai Jeshurun Members. $10 for Non-Members. RSVP (bnaijeshurun.formstack.com/forms/kreplach_n_dim_sum) by noon Jan. 8. Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 10: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Six in Paris,”“Kill it and Leave This Town,”“Antigone,”“The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Monday, January 11 B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, daily morning and evening services
7:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. B’nai Jeshurun services are available via Zoom, live stream or dial in and are being led by our clergy. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/pray-with-us-shabbat for the Zoom and livestream links. B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: What’s NU? With Rabbi Hal Rudin-Luria
10 to 11 a.m. Topical text study and discussion on the most relevant Jewish topics of the day. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/virtual_learning to learn about all of B’nai Jeshurun’s virtual classes and links. B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Staying Fit with Linda (Schoenberg)
11 a.m. to noon. Join certified Silver Sneakers instructor Linda Schoenberg for her 60-minute total body workout for seniors. Please have a sturdy chair, light weights and a squishy ball handy. Sponsored by Na’amat USA. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/virtual_learning to learn about all of B’nai Jeshurun’s virtual classes and links. B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Parshat Hashavua with Professor Doron Kalir, CSU
Noon to 1 p.m. We will discuss the weekly Torah portion from a liberal viewpoint. In particular, we will examine implications of the text for today’s community and the meaning of Emunah (faith) in the 21st century. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/virtual_learning to learn about all of B’nai Jeshurun’s virtual classes and links. Cuyahoga County Public Library: Virtual Young Writer’s Club
7 to 8:30 p.m. For grades 5-10. Get your creative juices flowing and explore the writing process in a fun, welcoming and stress-free virtual environment. For more information and to register, visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/4742418 . B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: The Mystical Secrets of God, Life, the Soul and the Universe – Part 2 of Neffesh Ha-Chayyim with Rabbi Stephen Weiss
8 to 9 p.m. No prior knowledge of Kabbalah or of Neffesh Ha-Chayyim is necessary. Learn how we can achieve spiritual union with God and draw Divine light and energy into our souls and our world. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/virtual_learning to learn about all of B’nai Jeshurun’s virtual classes and links. Kabbalah Experience Winter Semester
The Kabbalah Experience Winter Semester is Jan. 11 through March 22. All classes are available through Zoom. View classes and register and kabbalahexperience.com/live-study . Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 11: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Six in Paris,”“Kill it and Leave This Town,”“Antigone,”“The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Tuesday, January 12 B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, daily morning and evening services
7:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. B’nai Jeshurun services are available via Zoom, live stream or dial in and are being led by our clergy. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/pray-with-us-shabbat for the Zoom and livestream links. Columbus Metropolitan Library: Preschool Storytime on Zoom
10 to 10:30 a.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErde6qrTosHd0e1Gjxxjj2iFld4_rGO8mn Park Synagogue Sisterhood
10 a.m. Roy Berko will discuss how “Your Body Speaks Louder Than Your Mouth.” Contact President Linda Wolf at for a Zoom invitation to the meeting. Siegal Lifelong Learning remote course: Charting a New Course with Business Model You: A One-Page Method for Reinventing Your Career
Designed for participants ages 50+ but open to anyone, this program will provide a structured process and framework by which they can define, analyze, and reinvent their careers. 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Jan. 5 through 26. Visit case.edu/lifelonglearning/courses/charting-new-course-business-model-you-one-page-method-reinventing-your-career-remote B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Torah Study with Susan Wyner
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join in for a close reading of the Torah as we make our way through our most central text. We are currently studying the book of Deuteronomy. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/virtual_learning to learn about all of B’nai Jeshurun’s virtual classes and links. Park Synagogue Sisterhood
11 a.m. Fun with Yiddish with Annabelle Weiss and Debbie Scolnick. Contact President Linda Wolf at for a Zoom invitation to the meeting. B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Coffee Talk with the Clergy
2 to 3 p.m. All are welcome to join us for a check-in and conversation with the clergy who will rotate weeks. Visit bnaijeshurun.org for Zoom links and more information. Julia Kelly in conversation with NYT Bestselling author Kristin Harmel
International bestselling author Julia Kelly will be doing an event with the Cuyahoga County Public Library to discuss her book “The Last Garden in England” in conversation with New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel. The virtual event starts at 2 p.m. Jan. 12. For more information, visit datescloud.com/a-conversation-with-julia-kelly-5072560-303850396.html B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Men’s Club Happy Hour
5 to 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to discuss topics of current interest along with a little comedy on the side. These discussions are open to everyone and drinks are optional. Visit bnaijeshurun.org for Zoom links and more information. Cuyahoga County Public Library: Tuesday Book Chat
7 to 8:15 p.m. Join for a Zoom discussion of “The Exiles” by Christina Baker Kline. For more information and to register, visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/4747702 . Jewish comfort food cooking classes
Judaism Your Way in Colorado is offering virtual cooking classes to make Jewish comfort foods in a hands-on lesson. Registrants will receive recipes and ingredient lists ahead of time. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Jan. 12: Charoset from around the world – Sephardic and others. For more information and to register, visit judaismyourway.org/cooking-classes . Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 12: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Six in Paris,”“Kill it and Leave This Town,”“Antigone,”“The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Wednesday, January 13 B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, daily morning and evening services
7:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. B’nai Jeshurun services are available via Zoom, live stream or dial in and are being led by our clergy. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/pray-with-us-shabbat for the Zoom and livestream links. Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Midweek Mishnah Class
10 a.m.Join Rabbi Roland for an educational Midweek Mishnah Class via Zoom. No Hebrew needed. All adult learners are welcome. https://zoom.us/j/695805248 , or call 1-646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 695 805 248. B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Mishnah: The New Scripture with Rabbi Alan Lettofsky
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Most Jewish institutions and values, while based on the Bible, were created by the ancient rabbis. The Mishnah and its expansion into the full Talmud are the core texts for our Jewish foundations. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/virtual_learning to learn about all of B’nai Jeshurun’s virtual classes and links. The Ergonomics Mind-Body Connection
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the Solon Chamber of Commerce with Dr. Gary Allread, Program Director for the consulting and training branch of Ohio State University’s Spine Research Institute. Allread will discuss how morale and mental health can cause physical stress on the body and impact a person’s performance on the job. For more information and to register, visit web.solonchamber.com/events/TheErgonomics%20MindBody%20Connection-6722/details . jHUB’s Lunch Series: Jewish Wisdom For Resilience
Noon to 12:45 p.m. on Zoom. Bring meaning to your life with 45 minutes of stories, learning, and discussion to help us all develop skills we need to grow our resilience. The Jan. 13 event will feature Rabbi Melinda on peace of mind. For more information and to register, visit eventbrite.com/e/jhub-lunch-series-jewish-wisdom-for-resilience-tickets-134678213161 . B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Kosher Fitness with Rabbi Michael Ungar
1 to 2 p.m. Get moving and get fit as we approach the secular new year. Join certified Personal Trainer (and Rabbi) Michael Ungar for a 45-50 minute workout. Appropriate for all levels; no need for special equipment since we will use objects you already have at home. Visit bnaijeshurun.org for Zoom links and more information. Columbus Metropolitan Library: Preschool Storytime on Zoom
1 to 1:30 p.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkfumqpz4oH9TYKYqoqe9piQYfjzWnpDmV Safekeeping Stories of the Holocaust Workshop
If you are child, grandchild or other family member of a Holocaust survivor, this workshop was designed specifically for you to preserve the story for the next generation. Learn the essentials of storykeeping and capture key events in your family member’s prewar, wartime and postwar life, as well as your own insights and reflections. Write in small segments we call slices, which come together to form a story. No special writing skills required. A membership to the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center is included to provide additional resources for exploring your family’s story. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, January 13 through March 10. For more information and to register, visit safekeepingstories.com/workshops/holocaust-workshop . Senior Speaker Series: Yappy Happy Hour
Grab your pet and favorite beverage, and join JFS and Dr. Jiyeun Rha for Yappy Hour at 2 p.m. Jan. 13. All animal lovers welcomed; pet not required. Dr. Rha is a board certified veterinarian who earned her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She is currently a small animal internal medicine veterinary specialist consultant with IDEXX Laboratories. She is bringing her 25 years of experience to JFS to answer your questions about your pets. Register at jfscolumbus.org/virtualsenioractivites . Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Family & Child Programming
4:30 to 5 p.m. La-bri’ut: To Our Health & Wellness for students in K-6th grade. This program includes half hour per week of online class time over Zoom, and weekly activities or challenges that students complete on their own. For more information or to sign up, contact Rabbi Rachel Brown at or by text/phone at 216-245-5039. Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Rosh Hodesh Shevat Reflections
5:45 p.m. Welcome the month of Shevat! Join as one of our congregants shares a brief reflection on the new month. Contact the office 216-765-8300 for Zoom link. Cuyahoga County Public Library Virtual Write On – teen writing club
6 to 7 p.m. For grades 6-12. Do you love creative writing? Join our monthly virtual writing club to meet other teen writers and practice your craft. For more information and to register, visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/4725344 . Bexley Public Library virtual book club
7 to 8 p.m. The BPL Virtual Book Club selection for January is “Such a Fun Age” by Kiley Reid, a Reese Book Club novel that was also selected for the Man Booker Longlist. Join Debbie and Beth for a lively conversation on Zoom. For more information and to register, visit bexley.libnet.info/event/4738759 . Cuyahoga County Public Library Virtual Teen Fanatics: Harry Potter edition
7 to 8 p.m. For grades 6-12. Join for a virtual Zoom meet-up with trivia and a craft. This program will utilize the trivia website Kahoot, all participants must have access to Kahoot. For more information and to register, visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/4747352 . Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 13: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Six in Paris,”“Kill it and Leave This Town,”“Antigone,”“The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Steve Kortyka Trio Livestream @ BOP STOP
Accomplished multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator and full time saxophonist, Steve Kortyka, performs with his trio for a special livestreamed performance from the BOP STOP from 7 to 8:15 p.m. To watch this stream please go to BOP STOP’s Facebook page at facebook.com/bopstop at showtime. Accessing the stream is free but donations are encouraged and can be made at https://givebutter.com/kortyka . Thursday, January 14 B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, daily morning and evening services
7:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. B’nai Jeshurun services are available via Zoom, live stream or dial in and are being led by our clergy. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/pray-with-us-shabbat for the Zoom and livestream links. Columbus Metropolitan Library: Toddler Storytime on Zoom
10 to 10:30 a.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdOmgrjIrGd2lLRtg9Hz0-0ashGbVPaWZ . B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Ethical & Ritual Issues Through the Lens of Conservative Jewish Law with Rabbi Stephen Weiss
Noon to 1 p.m. Through the study of responsa (Jewish law papers) from the Law Committee of the Rabbinical Assembly, we will explore what Jewish tradition has to say about the most pressing and significant issues of our day. Class is always lively, filled with text study and discussion. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/virtual_learning to learn about all of B’nai Jeshurun’s virtual classes and links. Extremism: What You Need to Know in 2021
2 p.m. Jan. 14 via Zoom. Our nation has become increasingly polarized, resulting in a rise in extremist views and actions on both the left and the right. As the new year begins, join ADL, the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, and the New York Board of Rabbis for a timely and important discussion about both the challenge of extremism today and the opportunities to push back via civil society, government regulation, and reforms by social media companies. For more information and to register, visit mjhnyc.org/events/extremism-what-you-need-to-know-in-2021 . Global Connections hosted by Robert Siegel: Year of the Vaccine
Robert Siegel (former senior host of NPR’s “All Things Considered” for 31 years) interviews Dr. Peter Hotez (dean, National School of Tropical Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine; co-director, Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development), Dr. Ofer Levy (director, Precision Vaccines Program, Boston Children’s Hospital; Professor, Harvard Medical School), Dr. Irwin Redlener (director, Pandemic Resource and Response Initiative, Columbia University), and Dr. Jason Schwartz (assistant professor, Health Policy, Yale School of Public Health). 4 p.m. Jan. 14. For more information and to register, visit globalconnections.splashthat.com . Ohio Family Network workshop: Charting the LifeCourse
5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28. Presented by Barbara Sapharas from University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the Nisonger Center. A framework to empower individuals and families of all abilities, and at any age or stage of life, to develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and, with their team and those who support them, discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. Families will leave with a structure and resources to advocate for the life they want. New ways to think beyond systems are offered in order to identify other supports and resources to create their desired life. Register at milestones.org/services/ohio-family-network/register-for-an-event . B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Cooking with Murray
7 to 8 p.m. Visit bnaijeshurun.org for Zoom links and more information. Jackie Warren & Sammy DeLeon Livestream @ BOP STOP
Longtime collaborators Sammy DeLeon and Jackie Warren join forces for a special performance at BOP STOP. This event will be streamed on BOP STOP’s Facebook page at facebook.com/bopstop from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Accessing the stream is free but donations are appreciated and can be made at https://givebutter.com/jackieandsammy Tuning In: Duo Anime
7 p.m. Jan. 14. Featuring Andrew Pongracz and Mell Csicsila. Presented by the Local 4 Music Fund. For more information and to watch, visit local4musicfund.org . B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: The How & Why of Jewish Ritual With Cantor Aaron Shifman
8 to 9 p.m. We will be discussing kaddish, mikvah, tallit and tzizit, brit milah, Shabbat and havdallah to name a few using Medrashim and Talmudic resources. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/virtual_learning to learn about all of B’nai Jeshurun’s virtual classes and links. Congregation Shaarey Tikvah the Rebbe’s Tisch
9 p.m. Rabbi Roland will teach a song, tell a story, and share a bit of Torah from our Hasidic Masters via Zoom. Special guests are featured each week. https://zoom.us/j/98342740389 or call 1-646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 983 4274 0389 Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 14: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Six in Paris,”“Kill it and Leave This Town,”“Antigone,”“The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Friday, January 15 B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, daily morning and Kabbalat Shabbat services
8 a.m. and 6 p.m. B’nai Jeshurun services are available via Zoom, live stream or dial in and are being led by our clergy. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/pray-with-us-shabbat for the Zoom and livestream links. B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Kinder Shabbat
10:30 a.m. Have fun with us on Facebook (Mishpachot – B’nai Jeshurun Young Families) as we welcome Shabbat with your favorite songs from Mr. Chuck and prayers from the clergy, too. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/young_families for Zoom links and more information. Massillon Museum: Lunchtime Yoga with Leslie Schneider
Posted at 12:30 p.m. All levels, beginner-friendly. facebook.com/MassillonMuseum and youtube.com/user/MassillonMuseum/videos . Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Kabbalat Shabbat
4 p.m. on Zoom. shaareytikvah.org . Brite Winter Music Festival goes virtual for 2021: “TwiBrite Zone” streaming series kicks off
A free monthly series will feature local bands and themed vignettes featuring beloved Brite mascot Fluri Brite Winter will return for its 12th year in an exciting virtual format that will broadcast live via Facebook and YouTube. The series will debut at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 and will continue once monthly through April. Visit britewinter.com for additional information. Ryan Speedo Green virtual concert presented by Opera Columbus
7:30 p.m. The story of Green’s journey will be told in song, in dramatic reading and in conversation between Green and Daniel Bergner, author of The New York Times bestseller “Sing for Your Life.” It’s a spectacular narrative about the power of art and the possibility of transforming how we think about race in America. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit my.cbusarts.com/1719/1894 . Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 15: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Antigone,”“The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Saturday, January 16 B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, Shabbat Services
9 a.m. and 6 p.m. B’nai Jeshurun services are available via Zoom, live stream or dial in and are being led by our clergy. Shabbat morning: 9 a.m./Shabbat afternoon: 6 p.m. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/pray-with-us-shabbat for the Zoom and livestream links. B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Starbucks, Bread & Torah Online
9 to 10 a.m. Gain fresh insights into the Torah, and study with great teachers. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/virtual_learning to learn about all of B’nai Jeshurun’s virtual classes and links. Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Shabbat Services
9:30 a.m. livestreamed. shaareytikvah.org . B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Pre-Concert (Josh Warshawsky) Safari Party
5:45 to 6 p.m. Join together on Zoom with other young families for a special pre-virtual family concert Safari Party! Every child will make their very own safari stuffed animal pal. Then, we will say goodbye to Shabbat as we do Havdallah together with our new animal friends. The party continues with a family friendly virtual concert with recording artist and songleader Josh Warshawsky. Guaranteed to be a WILD night! This program is FREE and open to the community thanks to a Shoresh Grant, administered by the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland and supported by the Fund for the Jewish Future of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Visit bnaijeshurun.formstack.com/forms/safariparty to register and learn more. B’nai Jeshurun Congregation: Havdallah & Virtual Family Concert Starring Josh Warshawsky
6 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for havdallah and then a fun, family interactive family concert led by Rabbi Josh Warshawsky. Rabbi Josh Warshawsky is a nationally touring musician, songleader, composer, and teacher of Torah. Josh is one of the most sought after artists in American Jewish music, and we are excited to have him share his music with our B’nai Jeshurun families. This evening is part of our music concert series made possible due to the generosity of the Hamburger Fund and the Harold & Sandy Levine Trustees. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/event/josh-warshawsky-concert.html for Zoom link and more information. Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Havdalah
6 p.m. on Zoom. shaareytikvah.org . Dan Bruce’s :Beta Collective vs. Covid 19: New Album Fundraiser Livestream @ BOP STOP
In this livestreamed event :beta collective will perform new music from the upcoming album. All donations of any amount will go directly to compensating band members for the 2021 recording session.Tune in to BOP STOP’s Facebook page at facebook.com/bopstop at 8 p.m. to view the stream. Accessing the stream is free but donations are greatly appreciated and can be made at givebutter.com/betacollective Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: “The Norwegians”
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre will present an online encore of “The Norwegians” by C. Denby Swanson on Jan. 16 and 17. Viewers will be able to watch the play at any time they choose on either day via the theatre’s website. The admission password for this one-weekend stream can be purchased by PayPal or credit card at CVLT.org . A $10 minimum is suggested but greater amounts are highly encouraged, helping CVLT to meet mortgage, utility, and other obligations during the difficult suspension of all in-person programming. Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 16: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Antigone,”“The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Sunday, January 17 B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, daily morning and evening services
8 a.m. and 6 p.m. B’nai Jeshurun services are available via Zoom, live stream or dial in and are being led by our clergy. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/pray-with-us-shabbat for the Zoom and livestream links. The Temple Mount: The Cradle of the Abrahamic Faiths
Virtually walk on the Temple Mount Plaza and the Pilgrimage Road as you learn important traditions and the universal message of Jerusalem and Israel. 11 a.m. to noon. jccyoungstown.org/events/2021/01/17/virtual-program/the-temple-mount-the-cradle-of-the-abrahamic-faiths . Tri-C hosts virtual Dr. King celebration
Cuyahoga Community College will host a virtual celebration for its annual birthday observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., continuing a tradition that began in 1977. The 44th annual celebration begins at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 17. The online remembrance will feature an assortment of musical performances as well as scholarship presentations and student speeches honoring the civil rights leader. Visit www.tri-c.edu/MLK2021 to register for the free event. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre: “The Norwegians”
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre will present an online encore of “The Norwegians” by C. Denby Swanson on Jan. 17. Viewers will be able to watch the play at any time they choose on either day via the theatre’s website. The admission password for this one-weekend stream can be purchased by PayPal or credit card at CVLT.org . A $10 minimum is suggested but greater amounts are highly encouraged, helping CVLT to meet mortgage, utility, and other obligations during the difficult suspension of all in-person programming. Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 17: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Antigone,”“The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Monday, January 18 Diversity in the Jewish Community: An MLK Day Lunch and Learn
Noon to 1 p.m. Join Samia from jHUB and Pete Saudek from Repair the World Cleveland on Zoom for a lunch and learn conversation about racial and ethnic diversity in the Jewish community. For more information and to register, visit eventbrite.com/e/diversity-in-the-jewish-community-a-mlk-day-lunch-and-learn-tickets-134676006561 . Cuyahoga County Public Library Martin Luther King Jr. Day presentation
7 to 8 p.m. 1963: A Year in the Life of a Nation, As Reflected in the Words and Deeds of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. This program will be held virtually using Zoom. For more information and to register, visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/4747753 . Karamu House: Infinite Hope
Karamu House presents “Infinite Hope,” a special celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from Jan. 18 through Jan. 25. This 55-minute virtual presentation of spoken word, song and dance will be available for free, on-demand streaming. This production will be freely accessible to all, but registration on the Karamu website is required. Visit karamuhouse.org/events/infinite-hope . Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 18: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Antigone,”“The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Tuesday, January 19 Columbus Metropolitan Library: Preschool Storytime on Zoom
10 to 10:30 a.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErde6qrTosHd0e1Gjxxjj2iFld4_rGO8mn Park Synagogue Sisterhood
10 a.m. Carole Rendon, attorney with Baker Hostetler, is the first woman to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, will speak about the “Changes to Look for in the Biden-Harris Administration.” Contact President Linda Wolf at for a Zoom invitation to the meeting. Siegal Lifelong Learning remote course: Charting a New Course with Business Model You: A One-Page Method for Reinventing Your Career
Designed for participants ages 50+ but open to anyone, this program will provide a structured process and framework by which they can define, analyze, and reinvent their careers. 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Jan. 5 through 26. Visit case.edu/lifelonglearning/courses/charting-new-course-business-model-you-one-page-method-reinventing-your-career-remote Park Synagogue Sisterhood
11 a.m. Fun with Yiddish with Annabelle Weiss and Debbie Scolnick. Contact President Linda Wolf at for a Zoom invitation to the meeting. Live From Edmond J. Safra Hall: Carolyn Enger’s Mischlinge Exposé
2 .m. Carolyn Enger is a pianist based in the greater New York City area, with roots reaching back to Breslau, now Wroclaw, Poland. Her Mischlinge Exposé brings to light the stories of Mischlinge – a derogatory term used by the Nazis to describe people with both Jewish and Aryan ancestry – like her father and godmother, interwoven with the music and writings of prominent German Jewish converts and Mischlinge. Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, the German Consulate General in New York, and the Fritz Ascher Society for Persecuted, Ostracized, and Banned Art for a stirring performance of Enger’s Mischlinge Exposé, Live from Edmond J. Safra Hall. The performance will be followed by a discussion between Enger and Rachel Stern, Founding Director and CEO of the Fritz Ascher Society. For more information and to register, visit mjhnyc.org/events/live-from-edmond-j-safra-hall-carolyn-engers-mischlinge-expose . Thurber House Young Writers’ Studio
Every other week, Central Ohio teens will gather online to write, create and explore ways to get their stories on paper. Whether it’s a passion, or just a hobby, students in grades 9-12 are invited to join for an opportunity to spend time with others who also like to write. Sessions will be held on Zoom until it is safe to resume in-person sessions. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, March 16, March 30, April 13 and April 27. For more information and to register, visit thurberhouse.org/young-writers-studio?blm_aid=1053289473. Safekeeping Stories of the Holocaust Workshop
If you are child, grandchild or other family member of a Holocaust survivor, this workshop was designed specifically for you to preserve the story for the next generation. Learn the essentials of storykeeping and capture key events in your family member’s prewar, wartime and postwar life, as well as your own insights and reflections. Write in small segments we call slices, which come together to form a story. No special writing skills required. A membership to the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center is included to provide additional resources for exploring your family’s story. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 19 through March 9. For more information and to register, visit safekeepingstories.com/workshops/holocaust-workshop . Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Sisterhood Presents: Flexing our Resilience Muscles through a Jewish Lens, with Cheryl Gordon
7:30 p.m. If you yearn to nourish your Jewish soul, you’re not alone. Judaism has some surprising answers and accessible tools. In this class Cheryl Gordon will share some Jewish practices that can help us feel more grounded, more connected and better able to find resilience in this challenging time. RSVP to Irit Rawraway by 2 p.m. Jan. 19 to get the Zoom link. Celebrity Chef Virtual Cooking Class
8 p.m. Join the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown for a delicious virtual series with celebrity Israeli chefs. The chef featured Jan. 19 will be Einat Admony. Each session will include a cooking demonstration, personal stories, and cooking hints during the presentation. The classes are free and open to everyone. For more information and to register, visit jccyoungstown.org/events/2021/01/19/cultural-arts/celebrity-chef-virtual-cooking-classes . Karamu House: Infinite Hope
Karamu House presents “Infinite Hope,” a special celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from Jan. 18 through Jan. 25. This 55-minute virtual presentation of spoken word, song and dance will be available for free, on-demand streaming. This production will be freely accessible to all, but registration on the Karamu website is required. Visit karamuhouse.org/events/infinite-hope . Retirement learning classes
The Institute for Learning in Retirement-East affiliated with Baldwin Wallace University in Berea opened winter registration for continuing education classes. The program provides college-level courses without exams. Winter term begins Jan. 19 and runs for six weeks through Feb. 25. Registration is available only by mail and is due by Jan. 14. For the registration address, call 216-987-2985 or email . All courses will be presented online using Zoom. Topics include theater, history, financial planning, current events, political science, religion, music, art appreciation and more. The schedule of courses can be found at bw.edu/ilr-east . Tuition is $15 per course for members and $20 per course for nonmembers. Annual membership costs $30. Tuition has been reduced because classes will be offered online instead of in-person. Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 19: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Antigone,”“The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Wednesday, January 20 Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Midweek Mishnah Class
10 a.m. Join Rabbi Roland for an educational Midweek Mishnah Class via Zoom. No Hebrew needed. All adult learners are welcome. https://zoom.us/j/695805248 , or call 1-646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 695 805 248. jHUB’s Lunch Series: Jewish Wisdom For Resilience
Noon to 12:45 p.m. on Zoom. Bring meaning to your life with 45 minutes of stories, learning, and discussion to help us all develop skills we need to grow our resilience. The Jan. 20 event will feature Rabbi Chase on overcoming loneliness. For more information and to register, visit eventbrite.com/e/jhub-lunch-series-jewish-wisdom-for-resilience-tickets-134678213161 . Columbus Metropolitan Library: Preschool Storytime on Zoom
1 to 1:30 p.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkfumqpz4oH9TYKYqoqe9piQYfjzWnpDmV CWRU-Siegal Lifelong Learning Remote Course: The Revolution/Evolution of Women Learning Torah in Trans-Denominational Judaism
Moria Ran, Ben Hai, Instructor, Open University of Israel. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 20 through Feb. 10. For more information and to register, visit case.edu/lifelonglearning/courses/courses-subject/jewish-studies/revolutionevolution-women-learning-torah-trans-denominational-judaism-remote . Jewish Family Services of Columbus virtual chair yoga class
Jewish Family Services of Columbus will host Urban Zen, a virtual chair yoga class for those 50 and older, from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Jan. 20. The free class is recurring the third Wednesday of every month and led by Deborah Forsblom. Participants are asked to have a chair without wheels available during the session. There will be some standing exercises included as well. Registration is available at jfscolumbus.org/virtualsenioractivities . For questions, call JFS social worker Michele Bernstein at 614-559-0157. Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Family & Child Programming
4:30 to 5 p.m. La-bri’ut: To Our Health & Wellness for students in K-6th grade. This program includes half hour per week of online class time over Zoom, and weekly activities or challenges that students complete on their own. For more information or to sign up, contact Rabbi Rachel Brown at or by text/phone at 216-245-5039. Karamu House: Infinite Hope
Karamu House presents “Infinite Hope,” a special celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from Jan. 18 through Jan. 25. This 55-minute virtual presentation of spoken word, song and dance will be available for free, on-demand streaming. This production will be freely accessible to all, but registration on the Karamu website is required. Visit karamuhouse.org/events/infinite-hope . Outis Duo Livestream @ BOP STOP
Back by popular demand, Outis Duo returns to BOP STOP! To access the stream please go to BOP STOP’s Facebook page at facebook.com/bopstop at 8 p.m. Accessing the stream is free but donations are encouraged and can be made at givebutter.com/outis Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 20: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Antigone,”“The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Thursday, January 21 Columbus Metropolitan Library: Toddler Storytime on Zoom
10 to 10:30 a.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdOmgrjIrGd2lLRtg9Hz0-0ashGbVPaWZ . Cuyahoga County Public Library: Homeschool World Explorers – Philippines
10 to 11 a.m. For children ages 9-14. Each month we will “travel” to a different country to learn about their culture and customs. This month we will visit the Philippines. This event will be held virtually on Zoom. For more information and to register, visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/4700110 . Cuyahoga County Public Library: Third Thursday Book Discussion
2 to 3 p.m. Join for a Zoom discussion of “Normal People” by Sally Rooney. For more information and to register, visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/4771210 . Cuyahoga County Public Library: Cover to Cover Book Club
5 to 6 p.m. Join us for the monthly Cover to Cover Teen book club. January’s pick is “Sadie” by Courtney Summers. Pick up and read the book beforehand so we can get into all the details. This program will be held virtually using Zoom. For more information and to register, visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/4771305 . Claudio Saunt lecture: Indian Removal and Mass Deportation in the Modern Era
Claudio Saunt will give a lecture titled “Indian Removal and Mass Deportation in the Modern Era” at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 via Zoom. Saunt will explore the history of Indian removal in the context of other mass deportations in the 19th and 20th centuries, looking specifically at the US-sponsored expulsion of the Indian population in the 1830s, known as the “Trail of Tears,” when some 46,000 members of multiple Indian nations were forcibly moved from their ancestral homelands and driven westward. This removal of entire populations created something of a model for future actions by colonial empires around the world, including the infamous deportations of World War II. Notoriously, during the Nazi conquest of Eastern Europe, Hitler equated “indigenous inhabitants,” with “Indians,” and declared, “the Volga must be our Mississippi.” Sponsored by the Siegal Lifelong Learning Program of Case Western Reserve University and is co-sponsored by Beth El – The Heights Synagogue. For more information and to register, visit case.edu/lifelonglearning/lectures/indian-removal-and-mass-deportation-modern-era-remote . Tuning In: 88bit
7 p.m. Jan. 21. Featuring Rob Kovacs on piano. Presented by the Local 4 Music Fund. For more information and to watch, visit local4musicfund.org . Congregation Shaarey Tikvah The Rebbe’s Tisch
9 p.m. Rabbi Roland will teach a song, tell a story, and share a bit of Torah from our Hasidic Masters via Zoom. Special guests are featured each week. https://zoom.us/j/98342740389 or call 1-646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 983 4274 0389H Karamu House: Infinite Hope
Karamu House presents “Infinite Hope,” a special celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from Jan. 18 through Jan. 25. This 55-minute virtual presentation of spoken word, song and dance will be available for free, on-demand streaming. This production will be freely accessible to all, but registration on the Karamu website is required. Visit karamuhouse.org/events/infinite-hope . Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 21: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“Antigone,”“The Extraordinary World of Charley Bowers,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Friday, January 22 Massillon Museum: Lunchtime Yoga with Leslie Schneider
Posted at 12:30 p.m. All levels, beginner-friendly. facebook.com/MassillonMuseum and youtube.com/user/MassillonMuseum/videos . Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Kabbalat Shabbat
4 p.m. on Zoom. shaareytikvah.org . Karamu House: Infinite Hope
Karamu House presents “Infinite Hope,” a special celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from Jan. 18 through Jan. 25. This 55-minute virtual presentation of spoken word, song and dance will be available for free, on-demand streaming. This production will be freely accessible to all, but registration on the Karamu website is required. Visit karamuhouse.org/events/infinite-hope . Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 22: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Saturday, January 23 Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Shabbat Services
9:30 a.m. livestreamed. shaareytikvah.org . Temple Emanu El Family Shabbat Services
10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Throughout these seven scheduled Family Shabbat sessions, we will focus on different sections and elements of the Shabbat Morning Service with a special Family Shabbat siddur (prayer book) to accompany your learning, for kindergarten through grade 6. Use your markers, crayons, stickers or even watercolors to make this siddur your own. Non-Religious School families are welcome. Contact Education Director Eileen Sadowsky for supplies and Zoom login. Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Havdalah
6 p.m. on Zoom. shaareytikvah.org . Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Tu B’Shevat Cocktail Demo
8 p.m. Explore the flavors of Tu B’Shevat with creative cocktails you can mix at home. RSVP to Jessi Shapiro ( ) for Zoom link and recipes. Maria Jacobs Trio Livestream @ BOP STOP
Maria Jacobs brings her trio to BOP STOP for a livestreamed performance! Maria is celebrating the successful release of her original Christmas single entitled Emmanuel which charted nationally on the smooth jazz holiday charts. Tune in to the BOP STOP’s Facebook page at facebook.com/bopstop from 8 to 9:15 p.m. Accessing the stream is free but donations are greatly appreciated and can be made at givebutter.com/mariajacobs Karamu House: Infinite Hope
Karamu House presents “Infinite Hope,” a special celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from Jan. 18 through Jan. 25. This 55-minute virtual presentation of spoken word, song and dance will be available for free, on-demand streaming. This production will be freely accessible to all, but registration on the Karamu website is required. Visit karamuhouse.org/events/infinite-hope . Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 23 “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Sunday, January 24 Get your Zen on through the Art of Zentangle
1 p.m. Join the B’nai Jeshurun Sisterhood for a Zentangle workshop led by Lynda Braff and Marlene Deutsch, Creative Judaic Arts Co-Chairs of our Central Great Lakes Region of Women’s League. All you’ll need is a pencil, cotton swab, an ultrafine tip black Sharpie and two sheets of unlined paper. Artistic ability is not required. Visit bnaijeshurun.formstack.com/forms/zentangle . Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Jewish Scattergories Teen Hangout
4 p.m. Teenagers (aged 13 to 19) are welcome to join this informal hangout over Zoom. This week teens will play Jewish Scattergories led by our youth adviser Jasz Joseph. For more information and for zoom links, contact Rabbi Rachel . B’nai Jeshurun Men’s Club & Sisterhood Virtual NYC Bus Tour
Join B’nai Jeshurun Men’s Club & Sisterhood for a virtual bus trip to New York City from Jan. 24 through Jan. 28. Each day travel to explore the sights and sounds of The Big Apple. For more information and to register, visit bnaijeshurun.formstack.com/forms/virtual_nyc_bus_tour . Karamu House: Infinite Hope
Karamu House presents “Infinite Hope,” a special celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from Jan. 18 through Jan. 25. This 55-minute virtual presentation of spoken word, song and dance will be available for free, on-demand streaming. This production will be freely accessible to all, but registration on the Karamu website is required. Visit karamuhouse.org/events/infinite-hope . Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 24: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Monday, January 25 Encore Creativity for Older Adults virtual choral and enrichment program
Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the nation’s largest choral organization for adults over 55, is offering a new winter-spring session, of its popular Encore University, a 15-week virtual program of singing plus enrichment courses in vocal technique, music theory, music history and movement. The session culminates with a virtual spring concert, an inspiring multimedia production. No prior music experience is necessary. Classes meet over Zoom from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Jan. 25 through May 13. Registration deadline is Jan. 15. For detailed course catalog and to register, visit encorecreativity.org . Cuyahoga County Public Library: Monday Afternoon Book Discussion
2:30 to 4 p.m. The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion has gone virtual and will be live on Zoom at 2:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month. The January discussion title will be “Olive, Again” by Elizabeth Strout. For more information and to register, visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/1601647 . Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 25: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Tuesday, January 26 Columbus Metropolitan Library: Preschool Storytime on Zoom
10 to 10:30 a.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErde6qrTosHd0e1Gjxxjj2iFld4_rGO8mn Park Synagogue Sisterhood
10 a.m. Rabbi Skoff – Contemporary Views on the News. Contact President Linda Wolf at for a Zoom invitation to the meeting. Siegal Lifelong Learning remote course: Charting a New Course with Business Model You: A One-Page Method for Reinventing Your Career
Designed for participants ages 50+ but open to anyone, this program will provide a structured process and framework by which they can define, analyze, and reinvent their careers. 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Jan. 5 through 26. Visit case.edu/lifelonglearning/courses/charting-new-course-business-model-you-one-page-method-reinventing-your-career-remote A Conversation with Eyal Rob: From Hava Nagila to Sticker Song – Game Changing Songs in Israel’s Society
As a part of the Israeli Speaker Series, join Siegal Lifelong Learning and Cleveland Israel Arts Connection of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland for a conversation with Israeli musician and writer, Eyal Rob. As a young thriving nation, Israel had been through radical social transformations throughout its 70 years. In this lecture, we will examine the major changes in Israeli culture as manifested in anthemic songs. From getting all together in the early social unified Hava Nagila days to cultural privatization and capitalism. We’ll follow Israel’s timeline from 1948 until the present, examining 10 milestones songs that reflect the young Jewish nation through wars, peace, struggle and hope. 11 a.m. Jan. 26. For more information and to register, visit case.edu/lifelonglearning/lectures/israeli-speaker-series-eyal-rob-remote . Park Synagogue Sisterhood
11 a.m. Fun with Yiddish with Annabelle Weiss and Debbie Scolnick. Contact President Linda Wolf at for a Zoom invitation to the meeting. The Future Starts Now: Maximizing Your Membership in 2021
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the Solon Chamber of Commerce to learn how to put its resources to work for you in a post-COVID 2021. For more information and to register, visit web.solonchamber.com/events/TheFuture%20Starts%20Now%20Maximizing%20Your%20Membership%20in%202021-6723/details . Massillon Museum: Virtual Brown Bag Lunch Program
“Charles Mintz: Lustron Stories.” Noon at youtube.com/user/MassillonMuseum/videos . Writing for Well Being
This six-week journaling group from the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown will open up inner strengths, self-understanding, and relaxation. Skills taught include values clarification, self-care, mind and body awareness, and relaxation. Writing prompts will be provided for writing during and in-between sessions. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 26 through March 2. For more information and to register, visit jccyoungstown.org/events/2021/01/26/aging-well/writing-for-well-being . Cuyahoga County Public Library: Keeping it ‘Reel’ virtual film discussion group
7 to 8 p.m. Join for a discussion on the film “The Farewell.” For more information and to register, visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/4751891 . Cuyahoga County Public Library: Virtual Write Now! Teen writing group
7 to 8:30 p.m. For grades 6-12. Join other teens in a virtual creative writing workshop and tap into your creativity through writing exercises, prompts, and activities. This program will be conducted virtually using Zoom. For more information and to register, visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/4701084 . Celebrity Chef Virtual Cooking Class
8 p.m. Join the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown for a delicious virtual series with celebrity Israeli chefs. The chef featured Jan. 26 will be Lior Lev Sercarz. Each session will include a cooking demonstration, personal stories, and cooking hints during the presentation. The classes are free and open to everyone. For more information and to register, visit jccyoungstown.org/events/2021/01/26/cultural-arts/celebrity-chef-virtual-cooking-classes . Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 26: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Wednesday, January 27 Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Midweek Mishnah Class
10 a.m. Join Rabbi Roland for an educational Midweek Mishnah Class via Zoom. No Hebrew needed. All adult learners are welcome. https://zoom.us/j/695805248 , or call 1-646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 695 805 248. CWRU-Siegal Lifelong Learning Remote Course: Second Look at the Book: The Books of Kings: Monarchy and Anarchy
10 a.m. to noon or 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 27 through Feb. 17. For more information and to register, visit case.edu/lifelonglearning/courses/second-look-book . jHUB’s Lunch Series: Jewish Wisdom For Resilience
Noon to 12:45 p.m. on Zoom. Bring meaning to your life with 45 minutes of stories, learning, and discussion to help us all develop skills we need to grow our resilience. The Jan. 27 event will feature Rabbi Melinda on inspiring awe. For more information and to register, visit eventbrite.com/e/jhub-lunch-series-jewish-wisdom-for-resilience-tickets-134678213161 . Columbus Metropolitan Library: Preschool Storytime on Zoom
1 to 1:30 p.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkfumqpz4oH9TYKYqoqe9piQYfjzWnpDmV Jewish Family Services of Columbus Zoom Movie Club
Jewish Family Services of Columbus will host Zoom Movie Club, a virtual socialization program for those 55 and older, from 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 27. Participants are asked to watch “The Prom,” a musical comedy co-starring Meryl Streep, James Corden and Nicole Kidman on Netflix prior to attending. During the free program, participants will discuss the movie. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month and each session discusses a different film. Registration for the Zoom event is at jfscolumbus.org/virtualsenioractivities . For questions, call Michele Bernstein at 614-559-0157 or Lydia Daniels at 614-815-0183. Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Family & Child Programming
4:30 to 5 p.m. La-bri’ut: To Our Health & Wellness for students in K-6th grade. This program includes half hour per week of online class time over Zoom, and weekly activities or challenges that students complete on their own. For more information or to sign up, contact Rabbi Rachel Brown at or by text/phone at 216-245-5039. The New Albany Lecture Series: Civil Discourse and Debate
5:45 p.m. Featuring David Axelrod, director of the University of Chicago Institute of Politics and CNN senior political commentator; Chris Christie, 55th governor of the state of New Jersey; and Colleen Marshall, anchor at NBC4 and host of “NBC4’s The Spectrum.” Visit newalbanyfoundation.org/programs/the-new-albany-lecture-series . Celebrate the New Year for the Trees: A Virtual Tu B’Shvat Seder
jHUB Young Professionals will join together on Zoom for a Seder celebrating Tu b’Shvat, the Jewish New Year for the trees. 7 p.m. For more information and to register, visit eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-the-new-year-for-the-trees-a-virtual-tu-bshvat-seder-tickets-134675135957 . Cuyahoga County Public Library virtual book discussion
7 to 8 p.m. Join for a lively and thoughtful discussion of “The Secrets We Kept” by Laura Prescott. For more information and to register, visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/4719329 . Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 27: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Thursday, January 28 Columbus Metropolitan Library: Toddler Storytime on Zoom
10 to 10:30 a.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdOmgrjIrGd2lLRtg9Hz0-0ashGbVPaWZ . JewishColumbus to host music talk
The Women’s Philanthropy Wellness Committee of JewishColumbus in Columbus will host a virtual panel discussion on the importance of music during times of stress at 7 p.m. Jan. 28. “The Power of Music: For Self and Community!” will feature David Brown, founder and creative director of Harmony Project in Columbus, and Erin Spring, executive director of Central Ohio Music Therapy, which operates across eight Central and Southeast Ohio counties. It will be moderated by Cantor Bat-Ami Moses of Temple Israel in Columbus. To register for the Zoom event, visit bit.ly/38JacXd . For questions, contact Rachel Gleitman, director of Women’s Philanthropy, at . Congregation Shaarey Tikvah The Rebbe’s Tisch
9 p.m. Rabbi Roland will teach a song, tell a story, and share a bit of Torah from our Hasidic Masters via Zoom. Special guests are featured each week. https://zoom.us/j/98342740389 or call 1-646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 983 4274 0389. Cinematheque’s Virtual Multiplex
Available Jan. 28: “In The Mood for Love,”“As Tears Go By,”“Days of Being Wild,”“Chungking Express”“Fallen Angels,”“Happy Together,”“The Hand,”“The Reason I Jump,”“Savage State,”“Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “Museum Town.” Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch the film. cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Friday, January 29 Massillon Museum: Lunchtime Yoga with Leslie Schneider
Posted at 12:30 p.m. All levels, beginner-friendly. facebook.com/MassillonMuseum and youtube.com/user/MassillonMuseum/videos . Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Kabbalat Shabbat
4 p.m. on Zoom. shaareytikvah.org . Temple Emanu El
6:15 p.m. Shabbat service celebrates the first and second graders as they begin their Jewish education (Consecration). Contact Renee Higer for Zoom login. Temple Emanu El NFTY-NEL Debates Weekend
Via Zoom. We are reaching out to alumni to help mentor, judge, and/or participate in the event. If interested, fill out the form at bit.ly/2KNOd9g . Saturday, January 30 Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Shabbat Services
9:30 a.m. livestreamed. shaareytikvah.org . Cuyahoga County Public Library: Start Stopping the Hate
3 to 4:30 p.m. Students in grades 6-12, brainstorm and start writing your essay for the Maltz Museum’s Stop the Hate essay contest. For more information and to register, visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/4707834 . Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Havdalah
6:10 p.m. on Zoom. shaareytikvah.org . Columbus Museum of Art Wonderball 2021
The last Saturday of January will be alive with wonder, unexpected experiences, and creative black and white fashion. Columbus Museum of Art will present Wonderball virtually at 8 p.m. Jan. 30 with free registration, enabling more people than ever to experience this celebration of the creative spirit of Columbus. For more information, visit columbusmuseum.org/calendar-and-events/wonderball . Sunday, January 31 Lt. Colonel Eyal Dror: The IDF and the Good Neighbor Directorate
Lt. Colonel (Res.) Eyal Dror speaks about establishing and commanding the Good Neighbor Directorate, an operational unit which managed humanitarian assistance for Syrian civilians who were victims of the civil war. Noon Jan. 31. Presented by the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown. For more information and to register, visit jccyoungstown.org/events/2021/01/31/virtual-program/lt.-colonel-eyal-dror-the-idf-and-the-good-neighbor-directorate/ . Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Racial Justice Book Club
3 p.m. Join the discussion of “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson. Interested? Email Trysa at . Temple Emanu El Narrative Expression Workshop
4 p.m. Presented by Marina Vladova, Narrative Arts Facilitator via Zoom. Contact Renee Higer for Zoom login. Tuesday, February 2 Thurber House Young Writers’ Studio
Every other week, Central Ohio teens will gather online to write, create and explore ways to get their stories on paper. Whether it’s a passion, or just a hobby, students in grades 9-12 are invited to join for an opportunity to spend time with others who also like to write. Sessions will be held on Zoom until it is safe to resume in-person sessions. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, March 16, March 30, April 13 and April 27. For more information and to register, visit thurberhouse.org/young-writers-studio?blm_aid=1053289473. Celebrity Chef Virtual Cooking Class
8 p.m. Join the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown for a delicious virtual series with celebrity Israeli chefs. The chef featured Feb. 2 will be Danielle Renov. Each session will include a cooking demonstration, personal stories, and cooking hints during the presentation. The classes are free and open to everyone. For more information and to register, visit jccyoungstown.org/events/2021/02/02/cultural-arts/celebrity-chef-virtual-cooking-classes/ . Wednesday, February 3 jHUB’s Lunch Series: Jewish Wisdom For Resilience
Noon to 12:45 p.m. on Zoom. Bring meaning to your life with 45 minutes of stories, learning, and discussion to help us all develop skills we need to grow our resilience. The Feb. 3 event will feature Rabbi Chase on finding joy. For more information and to register, visit eventbrite.com/e/jhub-lunch-series-jewish-wisdom-for-resilience-tickets-134678213161 . CWRU-Siegal Lifelong Learning Remote Course: Grand Opera – A Jewish Fantasy: Meyerbeer and Halevy in Focus
Larry Josefovitz, Instructor of Lifelong Learning. 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 3-24. For more information and to register, visit case.edu/lifelonglearning/courses/courses-subject/jewish-studies/grand-opera-jewish-fantasy-meyerbeer-and-halevy-focus-remote . Saturday, February 6
Noon Feb. 6. All ages. massillonmuseum.org , facebook.com/MassillonMuseum and youtube.com/user/MassillonMuseum . Sunday, February 7 How To Be An Inclusion Hero
Join the Columbus Jewish Educators Organization in honoring JDAIM – Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion month via Zoom at 2:30 p.m. Activities for all ages. RSVP by February 5 at tinyurl.com/jdaimcbus21 Tuesday, February 9 CWRU-Siegal Lifelong Learning Remote Course: Law and the Holocaust in Film
Cathy Lesser Mansfield, Instructor of Law and Executive Director of the Master of Arts Financial Integrity Programs, School of Law, CWRU. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 9 through March 2. For more information and to register, visit case.edu/lifelonglearning/courses/courses-subject/jewish-studies/law-and-holocaust-film-remote . Celebrity Chef Virtual Cooking Class
8 p.m. Join the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown for a delicious virtual series with celebrity Israeli chefs. The chef featured Feb. 9 will be Adeena Sussman. Each session will include a cooking demonstration, personal stories, and cooking hints during the presentation. The classes are free and open to everyone. For more information and to register, visit jccyoungstown.org/events/2021/02/09/cultural-arts/celebrity-chef-virtual-cooking-classes . Saturday, February 13 Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s 16th Annual Rock the Foundation
Virtual participants will take home a party-in-a-box complete with dinner, drinks and special treats to enjoy while viewing the virtual event, which begins at 7 p.m. Individual tickets for Rock 16 will be released at a later date. For more information, visit clemetrobar.org/cmba_prod/CMBA/Events/Rock_the_Foundation.aspx . Monday, February 15 Shaker Arts Council: Round Trip Flamenco – Teens and Youth
11 a.m. to noon.. Feb. 15-16. De ida y vuelta is a dance & arts residency designed for K-12 students that brings Hispanic history to life. Students learn and help create a flamenco dance from the “ida y vuelta” (round-trip) family of music, which have influences from Latin America, West Africa, and Spain. Students create their own fan with craft supplies as a prop, and receive worksheets to learn about the history and culture. Register at shakerartscouncil.org/art-classes-february-mini-session-289129.html . Shaker Arts Council: Acting and Memory Technique
3 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 15-16. This acting course will introduce basic memory techniques which support creativity, character development, and shorten memorization time. Based on modern neuroscience, Memory Acting helps actors understand how the brain naturally learns and memorizes. Register at shakerartscouncil.org/art-classes-february-mini-session-289129.html . Shaker Arts Council: Audition Technique: College & Beyond, Teens and Youth Grade 8- 12
5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 15 and 16. Have audition material you’d like a second opinion on? Want to get a monologue or song in shape for an upcoming audition? Join Cody Swanson in personal, virtual, and intimate sessions as, together, you create or build upon, strong pieces of text to audition with for college and other needs. Register at shakerartscouncil.org/art-classes-february-mini-session-289129.html . Shaker Arts Council: Dynamic Art – Comic Art – Visual Story-telling, Teens and Youth Ages 13-18
6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 15 and 16. Sessions for development in dynamic anatomy drawing/ illustration, story-telling thru panel visuals and cinematic placement to project best visual presentation. Register at shakerartscouncil.org/art-classes-february-mini-session-289129.html . Tuesday, February 16 Shaker Arts Council: Shoes as Art, Grades 4-12
1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Create a shoe that expresses who you are. In this workshop, you will create a work of 3-dimensional work of art in the form of a shoe. Gather materials you can collage that show your interests. These items can be photos of friends or family, magazine images or drawings; they can include ribbon or fabric or hardware or glitter; things that you can find around your house and that work together to tell a story. Have a pair of scissors and some newsprint or paper you can stuff in a shoe. The only purchase you may need to make is for 2 rolls of 2-inch clear wrapping tape. Finally, you will need to select your favorite shoe, which will not be harmed in the making of the project. Register at shakerartscouncil.org/art-classes-february-mini-session-289129.html . Shaker Arts Council: Audition Technique: College & Beyond, Teens and Youth Grade 8- 12
5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Have audition material you’d like a second opinion on? Want to get a monologue or song in shape for an upcoming audition? Join Cody Swanson in personal, virtual, and intimate sessions as, together, you create or build upon, strong pieces of text to audition with for college and other needs. Register at shakerartscouncil.org/art-classes-february-mini-session-289129.html . Thurber House Young Writers’ Studio
Every other week, Central Ohio teens will gather online to write, create and explore ways to get their stories on paper. Whether it’s a passion, or just a hobby, students in grades 9-12 are invited to join for an opportunity to spend time with others who also like to write. Sessions will be held on Zoom until it is safe to resume in-person sessions. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 16, March 2, March 16, March 30, April 13 and April 27. For more information and to register, visit thurberhouse.org/young-writers-studio?blm_aid=1053289473. Thursday, February 18 CWRU-Siegal Lifelong Learning Remote Course: Four Points of View on Jerusalem
Assaf Boker, Israeli Tour Guide. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 19 through March 11. For more information and to register, visit case.edu/lifelonglearning/courses/courses-subject/jewish-studies/four-points-view-jerusalem-remote . Friday, February 19 Brite Winter Music Festival goes virtual for 2021:“TwiBrite Zone” streaming series
A free monthly series will feature local bands and themed vignettes featuring beloved Brite mascot Fluri Brite Winter will return for its 12th year in an exciting virtual format that will broadcast live via Facebook and YouTube. The series continues at 7 p.m. and will continue once monthly through April. Visit britewinter.com for additional information. Saturday, February 20 Temple Emanu El Family Shabbat Services
10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Throughout these seven scheduled Family Shabbat sessions, we will focus on different sections and elements of the Shabbat Morning Service with a special Family Shabbat siddur (prayer book) to accompany your learning, for kindergarten through grade 6. Use your markers, crayons, stickers or even watercolors to make this siddur your own. Non-Religious School families are welcome. Contact Education Director Eileen Sadowsky for supplies and Zoom login. Sunday, February 21 Conversation with Prof. Samuel J. Levine in honor of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month
Prof. Samuel J. Levine will discuss the top “Neurodiversity and Inclusion: Lessons from COVID-19 and the Torah.” Online event for ages 16 and older at 7 p.m. RSVP at . Zoom link sent upon registration. Monday, February 22 The New Albany Lecture Series: Health
5:45 p.m. Featuring Dan Buettner, explorer and writer for National Geographic. Visit newalbanyfoundation.org/programs/the-new-albany-lecture-series . Tuesday, February 23 Massillon Museum: Virtual Brown Bag Lunch Program
“Christopher Craft: African Americans in the American Military.” Noon at youtube.com/user/MassillonMuseum/videos . Sunday, February 28 Virtual Concert with Nefesh Mountain
5 p.m. via Zoom. Co-sponsored by Temple Emanu El, Anshe Chesed-Fairmount Temple, Congregation Rodef Sholom, Congregation Shaarey Tikvah, Suburban Temple-Kol Ami, and The Temple-Tifereth Israel. Nefesh Mountain is the place where bluegrass, old-time, and American roots music meet with Jewish heritage and tradition. Creators, band leaders and husband/wife team Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg are the heart of this eclectic offering, pioneering a new world of American culture which seamlessly blends their deep love for American and Western musical forms with their own cultural backgrounds as Jewish Americans. Zoom link or more detail to follow. Tuesday, March 2 Nutrition Workshop: Eat Smart Be Active
Join the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown and learn how to make healthier choices with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. Build food resource management skills and improve the quality of the meals you serve to your family through nine free 45-60 minute Zoom workshops. Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate along with a free cookbook and grocery pad. 3 p.m. Tuesdays, March 2 through April 27. Register by Feb. 23. jccyoungstown.org/events/2021/03/02/wellness/nutrition-workshop-eat-smart-be-active Thurber House Young Writers’ Studio
Every other week, Central Ohio teens will gather online to write, create and explore ways to get their stories on paper. Whether it’s a passion, or just a hobby, students in grades 9-12 are invited to join for an opportunity to spend time with others who also like to write. Sessions will be held on Zoom until it is safe to resume in-person sessions. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 2, March 16, March 30, April 13 and April 27. For more information and to register, visit thurberhouse.org/young-writers-studio?blm_aid=1053289473. Wednesday, March 3 The 2020-2021 William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage Series: Yotam Ottolenghi
7 p.m. For chef, writer and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi, food is about more than what we eat. It is about a sense of place and home. Ottlenghi is widely beloved for his internationally best-selling cookbooks, including “Jerusalem” (2012), “Plenty” (2010), “Plenty More” (2014) and “Ottolenghi Simple” (2018). Jerusalem was awarded Cookbook of the Year by the International Association of Culinary Professionals and Best International Cookbook by the James Beard Foundation. His latest book is “Ottolenghi Flavor.” For more information and to register, visit cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Writers-Center-Stage.aspx . Saturday, March 6 Temple Emanu El Family Shabbat Services
10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Throughout these seven scheduled Family Shabbat sessions, we will focus on different sections and elements of the Shabbat Morning Service with a special Family Shabbat siddur (prayer book) to accompany your learning, for kindergarten through grade 6. Use your markers, crayons, stickers or even watercolors to make this siddur your own. Non-Religious School families are welcome. Contact Education Director Eileen Sadowsky for supplies and Zoom login. Massillon Museum: Do the Mu!
Noon March 6. All ages. massillonmuseum.org , facebook.com/MassillonMuseum and youtube.com/user/MassillonMuseum . Tuesday, March 9 The New Albany Lecture Series: Well-Being
5:45 p.m. Featuring Michael Phelps, most decorated swimmer in history and mental health advocate. Visit newalbanyfoundation.org/programs/the-new-albany-lecture-series . Friday, March 12 Brite Winter Music Festival Goes Virtual for 2021:“TwiBrite Zone” streaming series
A free monthly series will feature local bands and themed vignettes featuring beloved Brite mascot Fluri Brite Winter will return for its 12th year in an exciting virtual format that will broadcast live via Facebook and YouTube. The series continues at 7 p.m. and will continue once monthly through April. Visit britewinter.com for additional information. Tuesday, March 16 Writing Memoirs from your Photos
This seven-week memoir writing group presented by the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown will use your personal photos to prompt short pieces. You will need a blank book, journal, or notepad and your favorite pen. Recommended reading: “The Art of Memoir” by Mary Karr. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, March 16 through April 27. jccyoungstown.org/events/2021/03/16/aging-well/writing-your-memoirs-from-your-photos Thurber House Young Writers’ Studio
Every other week, Central Ohio teens will gather online to write, create and explore ways to get their stories on paper. Whether it’s a passion, or just a hobby, students in grades 9-12 are invited to join for an opportunity to spend time with others who also like to write. Sessions will be held on Zoom until it is safe to resume in-person sessions. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 16, March 30, April 13 and April 27. For more information and to register, visit thurberhouse.org/young-writers-studio?blm_aid=1053289473. Saturday, March 20 Temple Emanu El Family Shabbat Services
10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Throughout these seven scheduled Family Shabbat sessions, we will focus on different sections and elements of the Shabbat Morning Service with a special Family Shabbat siddur (prayer book) to accompany your learning, for kindergarten through grade 6. Use your markers, crayons, stickers or even watercolors to make this siddur your own. Non-Religious School families are welcome. Contact Education Director Eileen Sadowsky for supplies and Zoom login. Jewish Community Center of Youngstown virtual film fest: Shoelaces
“Shoelaces” tells the story of a complicated relationship between an aging father and his special-needs son whom he abandoned while he was still a young boy. Reuben’s kidneys are failing and his son Gadi wants to donate one of his own kidneys to help save his father’s life. For more information and to register, visit jccyoungstown.org/events/2021/03/20/cultural-arts/virtual-film-fest-shoelaces . Tuesday, March 23 Massillon Museum: Virtual Brown Bag Lunch Program
“Jeremy Feador, Cleveland Indians Historian/Archivist.” Noon at youtube.com/user/MassillonMuseum/videos . Friday, March 26 Massillon Museum: Virtual Art Educator of the Year Award Presentation Ceremony
6 p.m. Visit massillonmuseum.org/art-educator-year for more information. Co-sponsors: Massillon Museum, Canton Museum of Art and Canton Symphony Orchestra. Tuesday, March 30 Thurber House Young Writers’ Studio
Every other week, Central Ohio teens will gather online to write, create and explore ways to get their stories on paper. Whether it’s a passion, or just a hobby, students in grades 9-12 are invited to join for an opportunity to spend time with others who also like to write. Sessions will be held on Zoom until it is safe to resume in-person sessions. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 30, April 13 and April 27. For more information and to register, visit thurberhouse.org/young-writers-studio?blm_aid=1053289473. Friday, April 9 Brite Winter Music Festival Goes Virtual for 2021:“TwiBrite Zone” streaming series
A free monthly series will feature local bands and themed vignettes featuring beloved Brite mascot Fluri Brite Winter will return for its 12th year in an exciting virtual format that will broadcast live via Facebook and YouTube. The series continues at 7 p.m. Visit britewinter.com for additional information. Tuesday, April 13 Thurber House Young Writers’ Studio
Every other week, Central Ohio teens will gather online to write, create and explore ways to get their stories on paper. Whether it’s a passion, or just a hobby, students in grades 9-12 are invited to join for an opportunity to spend time with others who also like to write. Sessions will be held on Zoom until it is safe to resume in-person sessions. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 13 and April 27. For more information and to register, visit thurberhouse.org/young-writers-studio?blm_aid=1053289473. Thursday, April 15 The 2020-2021 William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage Series: Brit Bennett
7 p.m. When Brit Bennett’s debut novel, “The Mothers,” was published in the fall of 2016, critics and readers were immediately dazzled. It was clear that an exciting new voice in fiction had arrived. Her second novel, “The Vanishing Half,” was an instant No. 1 New York Times best-seller and longlisted for the 2021 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction. Before publishing her novel, Bennett had already built an impressive platform as a social commentator. Her essay in Jezebel, following the Ferguson riots, was shared over a million times. Her work has also been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine and The Paris Review. For more information and to register, visit cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Writers-Center-Stage.aspx . Saturday, April 17 Temple Emanu El Family Shabbat Services
10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Throughout these seven scheduled Family Shabbat sessions, we will focus on different sections and elements of the Shabbat Morning Service with a special Family Shabbat siddur (prayer book) to accompany your learning, for kindergarten through grade 6. Use your markers, crayons, stickers or even watercolors to make this siddur your own. Non-Religious School families are welcome. Contact Education Director Eileen Sadowsky for supplies and Zoom login. Tuesday, April 27 Thurber House Young Writers’ Studio
Every other week, Central Ohio teens will gather online to write, create and explore ways to get their stories on paper. Whether it’s a passion, or just a hobby, students in grades 9-12 are invited to join for an opportunity to spend time with others who also like to write. Sessions will be held on Zoom until it is safe to resume in-person sessions. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 27. For more information and to register, visit thurberhouse.org/young-writers-studio?blm_aid=1053289473. Saturday, May 1 Temple Emanu El Family Shabbat Services
10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Throughout these seven scheduled Family Shabbat sessions, we will focus on different sections and elements of the Shabbat Morning Service with a special Family Shabbat siddur (prayer book) to accompany your learning, for kindergarten through grade 6. Use your markers, crayons, stickers or even watercolors to make this siddur your own. Non-Religious School families are welcome. Contact Education Director Eileen Sadowsky for supplies and Zoom login. Tuesday, May 4 The New Albany Lecture Series: Mental Health
5:45 p.m. Featuring Margaret Trudeau, bestselling author and mental health advocate. Visit newalbanyfoundation.org/programs/the-new-albany-lecture-series . Thursday, May 6 The 2020-2021 William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage Series: Tara Westover and Terry Tempest Williams
7 p.m. Tara Westover’s 2018 memoir, “Educated,” debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times best-seller list and remained there for more than a year. The book explores Westover’s struggle to reconcile her desire for education and autonomy with her desire to be loyal to her family. To date, “Educated” has sold more than 3 million copies and has been translated into 36 languages. For the book’s staggering impact, TIME Magazine named Westover one of the 100 most influential people of 2018. Writer/naturalist/activist Terry Tempest Williams is known for her fierce advocacy and impassioned, lyrical prose. She is the author of the environmental literature classic, “Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place” (1991); “Finding Beauty in a Broken World” (2008); and the best-seller, “The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America’s National Parks” (2016). In 2019, Williams was given The Robert Kirsch Award, a lifetime achievement prize given to a writer with a substantial connection to the American West. Her latest book is “Erosion: Essays of Undoing” (2019). For more information and to register, visit cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Writers-Center-Stage.aspx . Ongoing programs Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple – Shabbat (Friday) Evening Service
Every Shabbat (Friday) evening, Fairmount Temple offers a Shabbat service led by our clergy at 6:15 p.m. that you can stream at fairmounttemple.org/worship/live-stream . Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple – Wednesday Morning Torah Study
Every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m., Morning Torah Study will be held via Zoom conferencing. To be added to the group list and receive the information on Zoom for the Wednesday Morning Torah Study, please contact Staci Cohen at . Beck Center for the Arts
Beck Center for the Arts, in an effort to continually adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, has created in-person and online arts educational offerings for winter/spring 2021. Browse the lineup of arts education offerings at https://bit.ly/2VkPczu , and register at beckcenter.org . Beth Jacob Congregation shifts minyamin, classes to digital platform
Beth Jacob Congregation is offering virtual services and classes. They daven Shachris on Sundays at 8:30; Monday, Thursday and Friday at 6:45; and Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 a.m.;beth-jacob.whereby.com/daily-tefillah. Amud Yomi is 6:15 a.m.; beth-jacob.whereby.com/rgoldsteinclasses . Daf Yomi is at 6 a.m.; beth-jacob.whereby.com/dafyomi/kinyan . Lox & Learn is at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday; beth-jacob.whereby.com/rgoldsteinclasses . Kinyan Mesechta is at 9:20 p.m. Mondays and 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; followed by Maariv; beth-jacob.whereby.com/dafyomi/kinyan . B’nai Jeshurun Congregation
B’nai Jeshurun services are available via Zoom, live stream or dial in and are being led by our clergy. Daily services, Monday through Friday; morning minyan, 7:15 a.m.; evening minyan, 6 p.m. Shabbat Services, Saturday; Shabbat morning, 9 a.m.; Shabbat afternoon, 6 pm. Daily services, Sunday; morning minyan, 8 a.m.; evening minyan: 6 p.m. Visit bnaijeshurun.org/pray-with-us-shabbat for the Zoom and livestream links. Chabad of Cleveland
Use this Zoom link for all events: https://zoom.us/j/7262247760?status=success
Chassidus Chaburah: Freshen up your morning with a daily dose of Chassidus. Monday through Friday 8 a.m.
Talmud with Machshava: Every Sunday, Halacha and Chassidus, 11:30 a.m., with Rabbi Chaikin
Women’s Tanya: Every Tuesday at 11 a.m., take a tour through the most spiritual realms, collecting some relevant keepsakes along the way with Rabbi Shmuli Friedman; zoom.us/j/7262247760 .
Women’s Chassidus Insights into the weekly Torah Portion: Every Tuesday at 8 p.m. with Rabbi Chaikin
The Sichos Project with Rabbi Gancz: Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Join the discussion using this link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/524211947
Men’s Timely Tanya: Every Thursday at 8 p.m., study selections from the Tanya to help bolster your faith and get you through these trying days with Rabbi Shmuli Friedman; zoom.us/j/7262247760
Erev Shabbos Avos – 12 minutes of Ethics: From 5 to 5:15 p.m. listen to others share their favorite Pirkei Avot messages. If you would like to share your own, contact Rabbi Shmuli via their website (chabadofcleveland.com/tools/feedback.htm) to get a spot in the rotation. Join the discussion using this link: http://zoom.us/j/4876378020 The Kollel
Contemporary Issues with Rabbi Fried: (For Men and Women on Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon) Rabbi Fried will explore why we’re here, where we’re heading and how we’re getting there. We will keep in mind that we travel step by step in order to get there in 120 years! Check with for schedule changes. https://zoom.us/j/715158425
Leap of Trust: Discovering faith and living with trust in G-d with Rabbi Yaakov Kirschbaum
(For men and women on Sundays from 8-9 p.m.) To join online, click the link and your computer/phone will take care of the rest! https://zoom.us/j/91056933101 . Check with for any schedule changes.
The Mitzvah in the Parsha: ZOOM: Join Mrs. Chaya Morris on Mondays from 5-6 p.m. as we explore weekly parsha and mitzvot that tie to the weekly portion. https://zoom.us/j/94541740851
Parsha Brew: (For Men & Women, Tuesdays from 8:40-9:40 a.m.): Rabbi Morris offers an overview and an in-depth analysis of the weekly Torah portion. Start your Tuesday with a mug of coffee and a cupful of Torah brew. https://zoom.us/j/98190279352
Women of the Bible with Mrs. Nechama Fried: ZOOM: Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m., share Torah with other women in an open and insig