On Shabbat, Jan. 28, a special Russian-style kiddush will be served. Members of LYA are planning a special menu that will include Russian olivie (potato salad), vinaigrette and Russian bread.
All are welcome to attend and reservations are not necessary. Kiddush will follow the services that begin at 10:00 a.m.

Money Matters will present Judaism’s approach to practical economic dilemmas and monetary quandaries that we face daily in both our personal and professional lives.
The goal of this course is to provide a sensitive, fair, and unshakable economic paradigm grounded in 3,000 years of tradition and practical experience—an ancient yet fresh spin on how we view ethics of money.
Participants will emerge from this course with an understanding that only a divine economic system can ensure unequivocal justice while recognizing the virtue in each stakeholder’s position. Money Matters will show how the Torah’s sharply discerning yet holistic rulings inspire us with the confidence to confront any ethical economic dilemma.
For more information, or to register, go to myjli.com, or call Rabbi Yakov Wolff at 413.348.4978.

A memorable event at LYA is the annual One Shabbat One World, Shabbat dinner. An unforgettable Shabbat experience, joyous songs, delicious food, and an inspiring speaker make this a special event.
This year, LYA is bringing Rabbi Lazer Gurkow, rabbi at Cong. Beth Tefilah, in London, Ontario. Rabbi Gurkow is a highly acclaimed lecturer and writer. He maintains a website at www.innerstream.ca. Rabbi Gurkow grew up in the Boston area.
The Shabbat dinner will be held Friday, Feb. 3. Services at 4:45, Shabbat dinner at 5:45. Adult, $14; child, $9; family, $40. Sponsorships are available for $250, and may be to commemorate a special occasion, such as a birthday or yahrzeit. Sponsorships include dinner for two adults and two children.
Please RSVP by Tues., Jan. 31, to 567-8665 or info@LYA.org.

Join us for a hands on cooking program where families will create and enjoy eating holiday recipes. Participants will receive copies of the recipes that will enhance their holiday celebration. This program is free and open to the public. Cooking with Parents is a Family education programmed that is funded with support from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Cooking with Parents III will showcase recipes from the holiday of Tu Bishvat and incorporate PJ Library books into the program. Activities will include making vegetable parfaits, decorating palm tree cookies and fruit flowers.