Weekly Brief

THIS WEEK AT RINAT

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GRADUATION KIDDUSH

Next Shabbat, June 14th, following the 9am Minyan. Do you have a 2025 graduate? Whether from Pre-K, Kindergarten, Middle School, High School, College, or Graduate School, co-sponsoring our annual kiddush is a great way to celebrate their achievement! Kiddush sponsorship is $54/Child or $108/Family. To sponsor, click here.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT

RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
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NEROT SHAVUOT FLOWER SPONSORSHIP
To sponsor, click here.

FISCAL YEAR END IS NEAR
With the end of our fiscal year approaching at the end of May, please make sure to pay all outstanding amounts as soon as possible and before month-end. Payments can be made by credit card or e-check at www.rinat.org. Please contact the office (via email at billing@rinat.org or by phone at 201-837-2795, ext. 102) if you have any questions.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Nerot Cake Decorating with Dalia Barrocas—Tuesday, May 27th, 7:30pm. Registration is now closed. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate
walk-ins. Follow Dalia on Instagram @_divine_desserts. Social Hall.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, May 28th, 12:30pm. To join the WhatsApp group,  click here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, May 28th, 7:30pm. Classroom G.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, May 28th, 8:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Bakery for Israel Sale. To place an order, click here. Please contact  israelaction@rinat.org with any questions. Pick up Thursday, May 29th, 12pm - onwards. 1335 Fayette Street.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, May 29th, 1pm. Sponsored by Leah & Jonathan Adler and family in memory of Leah’s beloved mother, Rachel Balsam, רחל בת דוד וחנה, z”l, may the learning serve as an aliyah for her neshama. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. Zoom by clicking here.

Teen Boys Mishmar with Rabbi Gerson—Thursday, May 29th, 8:30-9:15pm. Classroom D/E. To sponsor, click here.

Daf Yomi Iyun Topics with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, May 29th, 9pm. To sponsor, click here. Zoom by clicking here.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur with Elie Berman—Shabbat, May 31st, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.​​
 
Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, May 31st, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Rav Yitzchak Etshalom—Shabbat, May 31st, 6:45pm. “Hoshea: The Strained Bonds of Divine Love”. For source materials, click here. To sponsor, click here. Main Shul.

Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, May 31st, between Mincha and Maariv. Main Shul.

Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, June 1st, following the 8am Minyan (approx.) 8:35am. Infuse a 10-minute burst of inspiration into your week. For WhatsApp group, click here. Main Shul.

Tikkun Leil Shavuot—Shavuot June 1st—2nd. Sponsored by Stephen Gelb in memory of his beloved parents and grandparents.

• "Desert Island Torah Panel: If you could bring three pieces of Torah to a desert island, what would you choose?”—Monday, June 2nd, 11:45pm. Social Hall.
  
• Rabbi Chaim Strauchler—Sunday, June 1st, 12:45am. “Cheesecake: A Halachic Journey through a Dairy Delight”. Main Shul.
• Tea Room: Chavrusa Learning and Chabura Learning—Monday, June 2nd, 2am. Social Hall.
  • Rabbi Chayim Gerson—“Overnight Express from Heaven: The Legality, Legend, and Legacy of Akdamut”
  • Rabbi Effy Unterman—"Divine Dignity - The Significance and Limits of Humility as a Torah Value"
  • David Cheifetz—“Learning for People who Sit in the Back of Shul”

Learning Pizza & Ice Cream—First Day of Shavuot, Monday, June 2nd, 4-5:30pm. Come learn with your group leaders and friends! For Pre-K—5th Grade. Gluten-free and dairy-free options available. Sponsored by Shari & Ari Levine in celebration of their son, Eliav Levine, completing Pirkei Avot.

Latte & Learning with Rebbetzin Avital Strauchler—First Day of Shavuot, Monday, June 2nd, 4:15pm. “Emet v’Emuna: David HaMelech as a Student of Yaakov Avinu”. Followed by latte and dairy desserts. To sponsor, click here. Social Hall A.

Rabbi Strauchler—First Day of Shavuot, Monday, June 2nd, 6pm. “A New Shavuot Zemira: Zecharia Haber’s Mincha Chadasha”. Zecharia died in Gaza in the Swords of Iron War at the age of 32, leaving a wife and 3 young children. Main Shul.

Terry Novetsky—First Day of Shavuot, Monday, June 2nd, 7pm. “The ‘Mitzvah’ of Shavuot”. Main Shul.

Natan Rifkind—First Day of Shavuot, Monday, June 2nd, 8:20pm. “Aliyah L’Regel: B’zman Habayis and B’Zman Hazeh”. Main Shul.

Shavuot BBQ—Second Day of Shavuot, Tuesday, June 3rd, following the 9am Minyan. Open to all, no registration needed. To sponsor, click here. Social Hall.

Yoetzet Halacha Rivka Alter—Second Day of Shavuot, Tuesday, June 3rd, 4:30pm. “The Enduring Legacy of Bruriah - from Talmudic Times to Today’s Beit Midrash” Home of Amy & Chanan Vogel.

Stephen Glicksman—Second Day of Shavuot, Tuesday, June 3rd, 6pm. “’You Should Really be Bothered by this Midrash’ (and why I’m not): Perfection, Disability and Matan Torah”. Main Shul.

Lori Linzer—Second Day of Shavuot, Tuesday, June 3rd, 7pm. Annual Ma’ayanot Faculty Shiur - “The Other Encounter at Har Sinai”. Main Shul.

Neilat HaChag with Rabbi Strauchler and Rabbi Gerson—Second Day of Shavuot, Tuesday, June 3rd, between Mincha and Maariv. Join us as we close out Shavuot with chevra, singing and food. Social Hall A.

RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
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FISCAL YEAR END IS NEAR
With the end of our fiscal year approaching at the end of May, please make sure to pay all outstanding amounts as soon as possible and before month-end. Payments can be made by credit card or e-check at www.rinat.org. Please contact the office (via email at billing@rinat.org or by phone at 201-837-2795, ext. 102) if you have any questions.

NEROT IS SEEKING NEW LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION

• Nerot’s Mission: to unite the women of Rinat through social and learning programs.
• We offer chesed opportunities and help in shul programming.
• In addition to creating many enjoyable women’s programs throughout the year, Nerot is behind several successful initiatives that are run annually: Mishloach Manot, Pesach wine sale, Simchat Torah candy bags, Flowers for the Shul.
• All are welcome to share ideas and participate.
• We are always looking to create new programs and continue ongoing projects that enhance Rinat.
• Current Nerot Co-Presidents, Sue Feuerstein and Reva Judas, will offer continued support and guidance.

If you would like to be involved or for more information, please contact nerot@rinat.org or president@rinat.org.
 
THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler will not be meeting this week and will resume Wednesday, May 28th​​​​​​​.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, May 21st, 7:30pm. Classroom G.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, May 21st, 8:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, May 22nd, 1pm. Sponsored by Leah & Jonathan Adler and family in memory of Leah’s beloved mother, Rachel Balsam, רחל בת דוד וחנה, z”l, may the learning serve as an aliyah for her neshama. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. Zoom by clicking here.
 
Teen Boys Mishmar with Rabbi Gerson—Thursday, May 22nd, 8:30-9:15pm. Classroom D/E. 
 
Daf Yomi Iyun Topics with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, May 22nd, 9pm. To sponsor, click here. Zoom by clicking here.

RCA/Barkai Rabbinic Exchange Program with Rabbi Moshe Bloom—Shabbat, May 23rd—24th.

• Friday Night, 7pm Minyan. “Who's Afraid of JAFFA Oranges? Separating Terumot and Ma’aserot from the produce of Eretz Yisrael”. Main Shul.
• Shabbat Morning, all Minyanim. “What I Learned from My Army Service as a Battalion Rabbi in Reserves during the War of Iron Swords”.
• Shabbat, between Mincha and Maariv. “An Israeli and American Rabbi Walk into Shul”. A public discussion about our communities. What can we learn from one another? Main Shul.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur with Elie Berman will not be meeting this week and will resume Shabbat, May 31st​​​​​​​.

Torah and Chill with Rebbetzin CM Gerson—Shabbat, May 24th, 10:45am. 7th-8th grade girls, learn with CM and chill with your friends. Social Hall B.

Popsicles in the Park—Shabbat, May 24th, 4pm. Families with young children are invited to meet for popsicles and schmoozing. Weather permitting. Whittier Park.
 
Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, May 24th, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, May 24th, between Mincha and Maariv. Main Shul.

Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, May 25th, following the 8am Minyan (approx.) 8:35am. Infuse a 10-minute burst of inspiration into your week. For WhatsApp group, click here. Main Shul.

Songs and Tastes of Israel: Yom Yerushalayim at Rinat—Monday, May 26th. Join us for a Shacharit with Musical Hallel at 8am featuring live music with Shy Krug and Ari Levine, followed by a full Israeli Buffet and hot Breakfast from 8:50-11am. Please anticipate a 15-minute hallel. Pricing (for breakfast): Full Members-$25/Adult, $12.50/Child. Affiliate Members-$35/Adult, $17.50/Child. Non-Members: $40/Adult, $20/Child. To register, click here. Sponsored by Sari Friedbauer & Murray Leben in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Murray’s beloved father Benjamin Leben, z”l. Additional sponsorship opportunities available.

Nerot Cake Decorating with Dalia Barrocas—Tuesday, May 27th, 7:30pm. Decorate a pareve 6" vanilla or chocolate cake cut into three layers. Leave with a beautifully decorated cake, plus the skills and tools to decorate more at home! Pricing: Full Member-$55/Person. Affiliate Member-$65/Person. Non-Member-$75/Person. Click here to register by Thursday, May 22nd, 12pm. Follow Dalia on Instagram @_divine_desserts. Social Hall.

RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
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FISCAL YEAR END IS NEAR
With the end of our fiscal year approaching at the end of May, please make sure to pay all outstanding amounts as soon as possible and before month-end. Payments can be made by credit card or e-check at www.rinat.org. Please contact the office (via email at billing@rinat.org or by phone at 201-837-2795, ext. 102) if you have any questions.

NEROT IS SEEKING NEW LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION

• Nerot’s Mission: to unite the women of Rinat through social and learning programs.
• We offer chesed opportunities and help in shul programming.
• In addition to creating many enjoyable women’s programs throughout the year, Nerot is behind many successful.
  initiatives that are run annually:  Mishloach Manot, Pesach wine sale, Simchat Torah candy bags, Flowers for the shul
• All are welcome to share ideas and participate.
• We are always looking to create new programs and continue ongoing projects that enhance Rinat.
• Current Nerot Co-Presidents Sue Feuerstein and Reva Judas will offer continued support and guidance.

If you would like to be involved or for more information, please contact nerot@rinat.org or president@rinat.org.
 
THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Shabbat Pre-Shavuot and Shavuot Bakery for Israel. Click here to sign up to bake by Wednesday, May 14th. Drop-off will be Wednesday evening, May 28th and Thursday morning, May 29th. Bake sale order information TBA.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, May 14th, 12:30pm. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, May 14th, 7:30pm. Classroom G.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, May 14th, 8:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener and Teen Boys Mishmar with Rabbi Gerson will not be meeting this week.

Blood Drive—Thursday, May 15th, 1pm-7pm. Pre-register by clicking here. Sponsor Code: 66985.
 
Daf Yomi Iyun Topics with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, May 15th, 9pm. To sponsor, click here. Zoom by clicking here.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, May 17th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.
 
Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, May 17th, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Yoetzet Halacha Dr. Nechama Price—Shabbat, May 17th, 6:25pm. “Embracing Kindness and Sacrifice: Recognizing the Hidden Lessons of Megilat Rut”. For source materials, click here. Sponsored by Shari & Bernard Stahl in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Bernie’s beloved father, Leo (Avram) Stahl, z”l, on Lag B’Omer. Main Shul.

Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, May 18th, following the 8am Minyan (approx.) 8:35am. Infuse a 10-minute burst of inspiration into your week. For WhatsApp group, click here. Main Shul.

RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
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MEMBERSHIP SURVEY
The membership survey, available to full members of Rinat, will close tomorrow Wednesday, May 7th, 8pm. If you have any questions, e-mail survey@rinat.org.

FISCAL YEAR END IS NEAR
With the end of our fiscal year approaching at the end of May, please make sure to pay all outstanding amounts as soon as possible and before month-end. Payments can be made by credit card or e-check at www.rinat.org. Please contact the office (via email at billing@rinat.org or by phone at 201-837-2795, ext. 102) if you have any questions.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, May 7th, 12:30pm. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, May 7th, 7:30pm. Classroom G.

Women’s Shiur with Rabbi Gerson—Wednesday, May 7th, 8pm. “Working on Ourselves Together: Lessons from Pirkei Avot”. Home of Dana & Erik Kessler, 1314 Taft Rd.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, May 7th, 9pm. (Please note the time change for this week). To sponsor, click here. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, May 8th, 1pm. Sponsored by Leah & Jonathan Adler and family in memory of Leah’s beloved mother, Rachel Balsam, רחל בת דוד וחנה, z”l, may the learning serve as an aliyah for her neshama. For up-to-date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. To sponsor, click here. Zoom by clicking here.

Teen Boys Mishmar with Rabbi Gerson—Thursday, May 8th, 8:30-9:15pm. To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E. 
 
Daf Yomi Iyun Topics with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, May 8th, 9pm. To sponsor, click here. Zoom by clicking here.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, May 10th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Mystery Guest Shabbat Lunch—Shabbat, May 10th following 9am minyan. Registration is now closed.

10th Annual Community Learning with Congregation Beth Sholom and Congregation Rinat Yisrael—Shabbat, May 10th, 5pm. “Beauty or Idolatry: Jewish Perspectives on Art”. To register, click here. Congregation Beth Sholom, 354 Maitland Ave.
 
Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, May 10th, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, May 11th, following the 8am Minyan (approx.) 8:35am. Infuse a 10 -minute burst of inspiration into your week. For WhatsApp group, click here. Main Shul.

RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
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MAY 2025 CALENDAR
To view the May 2025 calendar, click here.

NORPAC
On Tuesday, May 20th, NORPAC will hold its annual Mission to Washington. Your presence remains vital during our visits to Congress. We will advocate for bipartisan support of the Israel-U.S. relationship during this very volatile time, as Jewish Americans who love Israel and are facing a disturbing increase in antisemitism in our own country. Register at norpac.net/mission-to-washington by Sunday, May 4th. If you cannot attend physically, please consider sponsoring someone who may not be able to pay full price (confidentiality maintained). Questions? Please contact Avi Schranz, NORPAC Executive Director, avi@norpac.net or call 201-788-5133.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT

• Friday Night, between Mincha and Maariv. “Introduction + Short Dvar Torah: A New Light Upon Zion”. Main Shul.
• Shabbat Morning, at all Minyanim. “I Have a Dream! Hayinu k’Cholmim: The Dreamers of Zion”.
• Shabbat, Pre-Mincha Shiur, 6:20pm. “How Was Israel Surprised on October 7th?” Groupthink in Jewish Sources. For source materials, click here. Main Shul.
• Shabbat, between Mincha and Maariv. “Rabbi Yochanan’s ‘Zionism’ & Educational Approach”. Main Shul.
• Sunday, 9:30am. “A Nation of Superheroes: ‘Ordinary’ Israelis on Oct. 7th and Before” Sources on Jewish Gevura and Personal Memories of Heroes of Israel. Beit Midrash
• Sunday, 11am. Book signing and sale.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT

• Friday Night, between Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv. “What Was I Made For?” Main Shul.
• Shabbat Morning, at all Minyanim. “The Architecture of Holiness - A Sefer Vayikra Roadmap”.
• Shabbat, Pre-Mincha Shiur, 6:10pm. "Are we in the Messianic Era? Rejecting the Galut-Geula Binary". Main Shul.
• Shabbat, between Mincha and Maariv. “The Ups and Downs of Hallel. A Volatile Prayer for Israel in Turmoil”. Main Shul.
• Sponsors in Progress: Debbie & Orin Golubtchik in commemoration of the upcoming yahrzeits of Orin's beloved mother, חביבה בת שמואל, z”l, on Iyar 3 and beloved father, משה בן חיים ליב, z”l, on Sivan 13. May their neshamot have an aliyah.

 
THIS WEEK AT RINAT

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, April 23rd, 12:30pm. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, April 23rd, 7:30pm. Classroom G.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, April 23rd, 8:30pm.  Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, April 24th, 1:30pm. (Please note new time for this week.) Sponsored by Leah & Jonathan Adler and family in memory of Leah’s beloved mother, Rachel Balsam, רחל בת דוד וחנה, z”l, may the learning serve as an aliyah for her neshama. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. To sponsor, click here. Zoom by clicking here.

Teen Boys Mishmar with Rabbi Gerson—Thursday, April 24th, 8:30-9:15pm. To sponsor, click here.  Classroom D/E. 
 
Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, April 24th, 9pm. To sponsor,  click here. Zoom by clicking here.

Mizrachi360 Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Alex Israel—Shabbat, April 25th-26th.

• Friday Night, between Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv. “What Was I Made For?” Main Shul.
• Shabbat Morning, at all Minyanim. “The Architecture of Holiness - A Sefer Vayikra Roadmap”.
• Shabbat, Pre-Mincha Shiur, 6:10pm. "Are we in the Messianic Era? Rejecting the Galut-Geula Binary". Main Shul.
• Shabbat, between Mincha and Maariv. “The Ups and Downs of Hallel. A Volatile Prayer for Israel in Turmoil”. Main Shul.

Sponsors in Progress: Debbie & Orin Golubtchik in commemoration of the upcoming yartzeits of Orin's beloved mother, חביבה בת שמואל, z”l, on Iyar 3 and beloved father, משה בן חיים ליב, z”l, on Sivan 13. May their neshamot have an aliyah. To sponsor, click here​​​​​​.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, April 26th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, April 26th, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.
 
Bat Mitzvah Program, Shabbat, April 26th, 7-9pm. Social Hall B.
 
Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, April 27th, following the 8am Minyan (approx.) 8:35am. Infuse a 10 minute burst of inspiration into your week. For WhatsApp group, click here. Main Shul.

The Etzion Foundation and Congregation Rinat Yisrael, commemorate the 10th yahrzeit of HaRav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshivat Har Etzion. Join us for a Yom Iyun, Sunday, April 27th, 9am-1pm. Social Hall. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please email usoffice@haretzion.org or call (212) 732-4874. Click to register.

Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Zuckier— Monday, April 28th, 8:15pm. "Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, ztz”l, on Kedushat Eretz Yisrael in Halacha and Hashkafa.“ To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash. 

Yom Ha’atzmaut Experience, Wednesday, April 30th, 6:15pm-9pm. The entire community will come together for an incredible evening of song and inspiration as we celebrate the blessing of the modern state of Israel, together! $10 per person, $36 per family. To register and for sponsorship opportunities, click here.  Location will be provided to registrants.
 
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