February Calendar
**All events held at the Charlotte Torah Center new location unless noted otherwise. Address is: 5668 International Drive Ste. 5A in Providence Square next to Gleiberman’s Kosher Mart.
Sunday February 1 at 8 a.m. At the CTC
Sunday Morning Tefillin Club and minyan.
Tuesday February 3 at 8 p.m. at the CTC
Torah for Teens: One Nation, One Land from Creation to Current Events.
This group focuses on Torah discussions based on the needs and questions of our teens. Sorry, no parents allowed! No charge for the class, but donations are always needed and welcomed.
Tuesday February 3 at 8 p.m. At the CTC
CJWI Women’s Learning Group – Series on Women in the Bible and Beyond. Classes are open to all Jewish women. No membership and no affiliation required. Focus is on the women who impacted our history and what we as American Modern Jewish Women can learn from them today. Who were they? What did they deal with? How did they handle relationships, sibling rivalry, parenting and more. Come and bring a friend. This series is lead by our own genuine and inspiring educator and counselor, Sara Oppenheim. No charge for this class, but donations are always needed and welcomed.
Wednesday February 4 at 7 p.m. at the CTC
CJWI Social – The Spice of Life in honor of TuB’Shevat, the Birthday of the Trees. Join the women of CTC for our monthly Rosh Chodesh social. This event is open to all Jewish women. No membership and no affiliation required. To celebrate the TuB’Shevat we’ll explore the healing powers of spices and design our own spicy craft. Please bring 15 copies of your favorite fruit recipe and indicate meat, dairy or pareve. If you need assistance with that, contact Sara@charlottetorahcenter.com Cost is $10 and snacks will be served.
Wednesday February 4 at 8 p.m. at the CTC
Mesilas Yesharim: The Path of the Just class. Rabbi Oppenheim provides in depth analysis of one of the most classic Jewish works on character development and self awareness written by the 18th century Italian Kabbalist and philosopher, Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzatto. All classes are free of charge but donations are always welcomed to help sustain the Charlotte Torah Center. This interactive class is given weekly on Wednesday evenings.
Thursday February 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. At the CTC
10 Lessons to Transform 10 Year Marriages
This class is open to people married at least 10 years and will give clear and practical instruction for how to make the second decade of marriage more popular than the first. This series runs consecutive Thursdays and is given by Rabbi Oppenheim and Sara Oppenheim, relationship educator and counselor. No affiliation required. Cost for the series is $136 per couple. Pay online at charlottetorahcenter.com to confirm your spot.
Thursday February 5 at 8 p.m. at the CTC
Weekly Parsha Class: This class focuses on gaining more insight and knowledge about the weekly Torah portion. Rabbi Benyamin Levin will give a deeper looks at what is happening behind the scenes that will enlighten and inspire attendees. No affiliation or member ship required. No charge for classes, but donations appreciated.
Saturday February 7 at 10:30 a.m. At the CTC
72 Minute Shabbat Learner’s Service
Unique 72 minute Saturday morning Shabbat Learner’s Service: The CTC provides an opportunity to learn how to participate in a Saturday morning Shabbat service in a supportive, welcoming and interactive environment. This short service is open to everyone who is interested in learning more about the prayers and the Torah portion of the week. Kiddush immediately following the service.
Sunday February 8 at 8 a.m. At the CTC
CTC Sunday Morning Tefillin Club with a light breakfast 2nd Sunday
Sunday February 8 from 3-4 p.m. At the CTC
CTC Kids Crafting Club – Join the (CTC) Cool Talented and Creative kids crafting club each month as we enjoy crafts designed to nurture Jewish ideals with our own Cool, Talented and Creative Elana Rapaport. Another kid favorite, Mr. Matt’s Zumba for Kids will get everyone up and moving to the beat! Most appropriate for children ages 5-11, but younger children welcome to join with parental assistance. Cost is $10 per child or $18 per family. No affiliation is required, but RSVP is necessary to sara@charlottetorahcenter.com.
Tuesday February 10 at 9:30 a.m. At the CTC
Mesilas Yesharim: The Path of the Just class. This class meets every other Tuesday morning. Rabbi Oppenheim provides in depth analysis of one of the most classic Jewish works on character development and self awareness written by the 18th century Italian Kabbalist and philosopher, Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzatto. All classes are free of charge but donations are always welcomed to help sustain the Charlotte Torah Center.
Tuesday February 10 at 8 p.m. at the CTC
Torah for Teens: One Nation, One Land from Creation to Current Events.
(see Feb. 3 listing for details)
Tuesday February 10 at 8 p.m. At the CTC
CJWI Women’s Learning Group
(see Feb. 3 listing for details)
Wednesday February 11 at 8 p.m. at the CTC
Mesilas Yesharim: The Path of the Just class
(see Feb. 4 listing for details)
Thursday February 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. At the CTC
10 Lessons to Transform 10 Year Marriages
(See Feb. 5 listing for details)
Thursday February 12 at 8 p.m. at the CTC
Weekly Parsha Class with Rabbi Benyamin Levin
(see Feb. 5 listing for details)
Saturday February 14 at 10:30 a.m. At the CTC
72 Minute Shabbat Learner’s Service and Torah Time for Tots!
While the adults are in the 72 minute learners service, children are invited for a special Shabbat service, story time, song and activities with Morah Jayme Kreitman on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Most appropriate for ages 2-6, but others wishing to participate are invited as well.
Unique 72 minute Saturday morning Shabbat Learner’s Service: The CTC provides an opportunity to learn how to participate in a Saturday morning Shabbat service in a supportive, welcoming and interactive environment. This short service is open to everyone who is interested in learning more about the prayers and the Torah portion of the week. Kiddush immediately following the service.
Sunday February 15 at 8:00 a.m. At the CTC
CTC Sunday Morning Tefillin Club and minyan
Tuesday February 17 at 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at Northwestern Mutual
Lunch and Learn for Jewish Professionals
Join Rabbi Oppenheim in Southpark for a stimulating weekday exploration of important Jewish topics. Meet other Jewish professionals and enjoy a kosher lunch (included).
Meet at Northwestern Mutual 6235 Morrison Blvd. Charlotte 28211. Cost is $15 at the door. RSVP by emailing Sara at sara@charlottetorahcenter.com
Tuesday February 17 at 8 p.m. at the CTC
Torah for Teens: One Nation, One Land from Creation to Current Events.
(see Feb. 3 listing for details)
Tuesday February 17 at 8 p.m. At the CTC
CJWI Women’s Learning Group
(see Feb. 3 listing for details)
Wednesday February 18 at 8 p.m. at the CTC
Mesilas Yesharim: The Path of the Just class
(see Feb. 4 listing for details)
Thursday February 19 from 7-8:30 p.m. At the CTC
10 Lessons to Transform 10 Year Marriages
(See Feb. 5 listing for details)
Thursday February 19 at 8 p.m. at the CTC
Weekly Parsha Class with Rabbi Benyamin Levin
(see Feb. 5 listing for details)
Saturday February 21 at 10:30 a.m. At the CTC
72 Minute Shabbat Learner’s Service and kiddush after service
(See Feb.7 for details)
Sunday February 22 at 8 a.m. At the CTC
CTC Sunday Morning Tefillin Club and minyan
Monday February 23 at 7 p.m. At Helene Rosen’s Home
CJWI Social and Fundraiser
Calling all Fashionistas! Fit for a Queen Treasure Swap! Time to trade your jewelry, scarves, purses, nice shoes, hats or outerwear that you’re ready to part with. Bring in any fabulous accessories that you’re not wearing and plan for a girls night out of dressing up, chair massages, wine tasting, noshing and shmoozing! Here’s how it works: Your entrance fee is a donation of 6 accessories of your choice to CJWI that we’ll sell that night to our guests. Most accessories will be priced $1-$5; 5 minute chair massages for $5; wine tastings and wine sales; surprise pampering stations! Bring a friend and share in the fun! RSVP to Sara@charlottetorahcenter.com.
Helene’s Address: 2539 Grimmersborough Lane, Charlotte 28270
Tuesday February 24 at 9:30 a.m. At the CTC
Mesilas Yesharim: The Path of the Just class. This class meets every other Tuesday morning. (see Feb. 10 for details)
Tuesday February 24 at 8 p.m. at the CTC
Torah for Teens: One Nation, One Land from Creation to Current Events.
(see Feb. 3 listing for details)
Tuesday February 24 at 8 p.m. At the CTC
CJWI Women’s Learning Group
(see Feb. 3 listing for details)
Wednesday February 25 at 8 p.m. at the CTC
Mesilas Yesharim: The Path of the Just class
(see Feb. 4 listing for details)
Thursday Feb. 26 from 7-8:30 p.m. At the CTC
10 Lessons to Transform 10 Year Marriages
(see Feb. 5 listing for details)
Thursday Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. at the CTC
Weekly Parsha Class with Rabbi Benyamin Levin
(see Feb. 5 listing for details)
Saturday Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m. At the CTC
72 Minute Learner’s Service
*** Volunteers for all events are needed and encouraged. Please contact Sara@charlottetorahcenter.com to lend a hand. We’d love for you get involved.