Weekly Brief

 
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
Lunch and Discussion with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, April 29th, 1pm. We will be reviewing articles from TRADITION: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought. April’s Article: “Relevance and Reverence” by Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, zt”l. For source materials, click here. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. Classroom D/E.
 
Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, April 30th, 12:30pm. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

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.

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

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura will not be meeting this week and will resume Wednesday, May 7th, 9pm.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, May 1st, 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 1st, 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, May 1st, 9pm. To sponsor,  click here. Zoom by clicking here.

Mizrachi360 Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Netanel Elyashiv—Shabbat, May 2nd-4th.

• Friday Night Early Mincha/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.

Sponsored by: Alexis & Alan Berkowitz, Ora & Jay Forman and Rena & Menachem Schnaidman.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, May 3rd, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

The IDF Kiddush—Shabbat, May 3rd, following Mussaf led by Ben Antosofsky. In loving memory of Rinat Member, Ilan Tokayer, z”l
and honoring Rinat past and present members serving in the IDF. All contributions will directly benefit Kuma which crucial assistance to widows and families of IDF soldiers lost during Swords of Iron. To sponsor, click here.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, May 3rd, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Get to Know Rabbi Chayim Gerson—Teen Boys Seudah Shlishit—Shabbat, May 3rd, between Mincha and Maariv. End Shabbat with singing, food and chizuk. Social Hall.
  
Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, May 4th, following the 8am Minyan (approx.) 8:35am. Infuse a 10 minute burst of inspiration into your week. For WhatsApp group, click here. Main Shul.

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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, 1:00pm. 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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PESACH

• For the Rinat Pesach 2025 Webpage, Guide, Events and Schedule,click here.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT

PESACH

• For the Rinat Pesach Guide, Schedule and Events, click here.
• Hagalat Kellim—Tuesday, April 8th, 7:30-9:30pm. Rinat Kitchen.
• In Person Chametz Sale Hours—For the chametz sale form, click here. Rabbi Strauchler’s Office.
  Tuesday, April 8th, 8-10pm
  Wednesday, April 9th, 8-10pm
  Thursday, April 10th, 8-10pm

  
THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler, Community Knits, Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener, Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener and Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson are on hiatus and will reconvene after Pesach.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, April 9th, 8:30pm. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Pre-Pesach Urban Air—Thursday, April 10th, 12-3pm. Drop off your kids at Urban Air for a day of fun and jumping. Pizza lunch and snacks included. For grades Nursery-5th. Pricing: Member $36/Child. Affiliate Member $40/Child. Non-Member $50/Child. To register, click here. Registration ends Tuesday, April 8th, 12pm​​​​​​​. Urban Air, 69 Wesley St., South Hackensack NJ.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur will not be meeting this week and will resume Pesach, Shabbat 19th.

Parent/Child Learning with Martin Tollinsky—Shabbat, April 12th, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here.

Akiva Prager—Pre-Mincha Shiur—Erev Pesach, Shabbat, April 12th, 5:55pm. “Experiencing the Seder of an Idolatrous Father: The Transformation of Yetzias Mitzrayim”. To sponsor, click here. Main Shul.

Rabbi Strauchler—Pre-Mincha Shiur—1st Day of Pesach, Sunday, April 13th, 6:15pm. “Sha’alot, Teshuvot and Poetry after Oct 7”. To sponsor, click here. Main Shul.

Rabbi Jesse Horn—Pre-Mincha Shiur—2nd Day of Pesach, Monday, April 14th, 6:20pm. “From Mitzvah to Meaning: A Brisker Approach to Sefiras HaOmer”. To sponsor, click here. Main Shul.

Gavriel Sragow—2nd Day of Pesach, Monday, April 14th, between Mincha and Maariv. “Kosher For Pesach Deodorant? Have We Gone Too Far?” Main Shul.

Parent/Child Learning with Russi Shor—Shabbat, April 19th, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here.

Rabbi Dr. Ephraim Kanarfogel—Pre-Mincha Shiur—7th Day of Pesach, Shabbat, April 19th, 6:05pm. “The Surprising Citations from Rambam’s Moreh Nevukhim (Guide for the Perplexed) that Appear in Ashkenazic Torah Commentaries.” Sponsored by Beverly & Avromy Strauss in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Dr. Joseph A. Strauss, Yoseph ben Avraham, z”l, on the 6th day of Pesach. Main Shul.

Meir Uretsky—7th Day of Pesach, Shabbat, April 19th, between Mincha and Maariv. "Sefiras HaOmer: Which Rishonim had a Good Library?" Main Shul.

Rabbi David Nachbar—Pre-Mincha Shiur—8th Day of Pesach, Sunday, April 20th, 6:25pm. “From Sippur to Zekhira—An Analysis of a Woman’s Obligation”. Main Shul.

Ne’ilat HaChag with Rabbi Strauchler and Rabbi Gerson—8th Day of Pesach, Sunday, April 20th, between Mincha and Maariv. Join us as we close out Pesach with chevra, singing and food. Social Hall A.
 
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APRIL CALENDAR
For the April 2025 Calendar, click here.

RINAT DINNER PHOTOS
For the Annual Rinat Dinner 2025 photos, click here.

PESACH

• For the Rinat Pesach 2025 Webpage, click here.
• For the Rinat Pesach 2025 Guide, click here.
• Matza Pickup—Tuesday, April 1st, 6:30-9pm. Social Hall A.
• In Person Chametz Sale Hours—For the chametz sale form, click here. Rabbi Strauchler’s Office.
  Sunday, April 6th, 8:30-11am
  Monday, April 7th, 7-9pm
  Tuesday, April 8th, 8-10pm
  Wednesday, April 9th, 8-10pm
  Thursday, April 10th, 8-10pm
• Hagalat Kellim—Tuesday, April 8th, 7:30-9:30pm. Rinat Kitchen.

  
THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Linda Sragow Women’s Shiur—Tuesday, April 1st, 8pm. “’עמו אנכי בצרה’-How Should This Affect Our Lives?” In commemoration of the 8th yahrzeit of Linda’s beloved father, Menachem Mendel ben Lipa Wagshul, z”l. Classroom D/E.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, April 2nd, 12:30pm. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Community Knits at Rinat is on hiatus until after Pesach.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, April 2nd, 8:30pm. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, April 3rd, 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. Join via Zoom by clicking here.

Teen Boys Mishmar with Rabbi Gerson—Thursday, April 3rd, 8:30-9:15pm. Classroom D/E.

Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, April 3rd, 9pm. To sponsor,  click here. Join via Zoom by clicking here.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, April 5th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Shabbat Hagadol Drasha—Shabbat, April 5th. “וּבְכׇל־אֱלֹהֵ֥י מִצְרַ֛יִם אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֥ה שְׁפָטִ֖ים – I will mete out punishments to all the gods of Egypt: Pesach Sacrifice and Judgment”. Morning Drasha (before Mussaf)—Shabbat Hagadol Drasha Part 1. 6:25pm—Mincha. 6:45pm—Shabbat Hagadol Drasha Part 2. 8pm—Maariv.

Pre-Pesach Torah and Chill with Rebbetzin CM Gerson—Shabbat, April 5th:

• 10:45am: 7th-8th grade girls. Learn with CM, chill with your friends and special snacks. Social Hall.
• 4:30pm: High school girls. Seudah Shlishit and Learning with CM at the home of Rebecca & Eytan Chen, 318 Warwick Avenue.
  ​​​​​​​Register for either by clicking here.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, April 5th, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here.

Bat Mitzvah Program—Shabbat, April 5th, time TBA. To register, click here.

Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, April 6th, following the 8am Minyan (approx.) 8:35am. Infuse a 10 minute burst of inspiration into your week. For WhatsApp group, click here. Main Shul.

Bat Mitzvah Program—Chesed Sunday—Sunday, April 6th, time TBA. To register, click here.

Rabbi JJ Schacter—Sunday, April 6th, 8pm. “Only I Can Fulfill the Mitzvah: Reflections on the Pesach Hagaddah”. In memory of Rabbi JJ Schacter’s beloved father, Rabbi Herschel Schacter, z”l, לע“נ רב צבי בן ר‘ פנחס ומרים. Main Shul or Zoom by clicking here.

Hagaddah Ideas Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler and Rabbi Gerson—Monday, April 7th, 8:15pm. Beit Midrash

RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
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RINAT DINNER PHOTOS
For the Annual Rinat Dinner 2025 photos, click here.

PESACH

• For the Rinat Pesach 2025 Webpage, click here.
• For the Rinat Pesach 2025 Guide, click here.
• In Person Chametz Sale Hours—For the chametz sale form, click here. Rabbi Strauchler’s Office.
  Sunday, March 30th, 7:30-9:30am
  Sunday, April 6th, 8:30-11am
  Monday, April 7th, 7-9pm
  Tuesday, April 8th, 8-10pm
  Wednesday, April 9th, 8-10pm
  Thursday, April 10th, 8-10pm
• Community Shaimos Drive—Sunday, March 30th, 12-3pm. $10 minimum. $10 grocery bag, $20 small box, $35 grocery box. Rinat Parking Lot.
• Nerot Pesach Wine Sale—Order by Monday, March 31st. To place an order, click here.
• Matza Pickup—Tuesday, April 1st, 6:30-9pm. Social Hall A.

  
THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Lunch and Discussion with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, March 25th, 1pm. We will be reviewing articles from TRADITION: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought. March 25th’s Article: “TRADITION Questions: The Rabbi & AI” by Rabbi Josh Flug. For source materials, click here. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. Classroom D/E.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, March 26th, 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, March 26th 7:30pm. Classroom G.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, March 26th, 8:30pm. (Please note change of time for this week only.) Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, March 27th, 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.

Rabbi Strauchler College Visit-Binghamton—Thursday, March 27th, 7:30pm. “The Bread that Eats Me: Freedom and the Chametz Prohibition”.

Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, March 27th, 9pm. To sponsor,  click here. Zoom by clicking here.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, March 29th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, March 29th, 5:30pm. Sponsored by Elana & Noam Lefkovitz in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Jordana's Saba, Earl Lefkovitz, Yitzchak Fievel ben Pinchas, z"l. To sponsor, click here.

Rebbetzin CM Gerson—Pre-Mincha Shiur—Shabbat, March 29th, 5:45pm. “The Yom Tov of Connection: How the Story and Halachot of Pesach Bring Out the Achdut of Am Yisrael”. Sponsored by Risa & David Krohn in memory of Esther Gitel bat Binyamin HaLevi, z”l. To sponsor, click here. Main Shul.

Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, March 29th, between Mincha and Maariv. Main Shul.

Bat Mitzvah Program—Motzei Shabbat, March 29th, 30 minutes following Havdallah. To register, click here.

Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, March 30th, following the 8am Minyan (approx.) 8:35am. Infuse a 10 minute burst of inspiration into your week. For WhatsApp group, click here. Main Shul.

Rabbi Michael Rosensweig—Sunday, March 30th, 9:15am. "The Mitzvah of Hallel on the Seder Night". Sponsored by Marilyn & Joseph Bench in memory of our daughter, Risa Bench Levi, z”l and in commemoration the 59th yahrzeit of Dovid Aryeh ben Yosef Hacohen Bench OB"M on י”א Nisan, and the 25th yahrzeit of Yakov Shmuel ben Moshe Dovid Aryeh Solomon OB"M on כ”ב Iyar. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Dvar BQ—Sunday March 30th, 7:30pm. “The Business Lunch”. Networking, food and a halakha discussion for working professionals with Rabbi Strauchler. Registration required. Limited space. To register, click here. Location will be provided following registration.

Hilchot Kashrut Refresher Course—Pesach Edition—Monday, March 31st, 8pm. Classroom D/E.

Linda Sragow Women’s Shiur—Tuesday, April 1st, 8pm. “’עמו אנכי בצרה’-How Should this affect our lives?” In commemoration of the 8th yahrzeit of Linda’s beloved father, Menachem Mendel ben Lipa Wagshul, z”l. Classroom D/E.

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MISHLOACH MANOT PICKUP
Mishloach Manot is available for pickup in the Shul office between 9am-5pm until Wednesday, March 19th.

PESACH

• For the Rinat Pesach 2025 Webpage, click here.
• Community Shaimos Drive—Sunday, March 30th, 12-3pm. $10 minimum. $10 grocery bag, $20 small box, $35 grocery box. Rinat Parking Lot.
• For the chametz sale form, click here.

  
THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Screening of “Bardejov”—Tuesday, March 18th, 7pm. Film to be followed by Q&A with Holocaust Survivor and the film’s producer, Emil Fish. To register, click here. Co-sponsored by Congregation Rinat Yisrael, Congregation Beth Abraham, Congregation Beth Aaron, Congregation Keter Torah, Lev LeDaas, Zichron Mordechai. Located at Congregation Keter Torah.

Seder Surprises with Zal Suldan—Tuesday March 18th, 8pm. Learn This is a free, innovative, ONLINE, multi-media, hands-on workshop that will invigorate Passover seders with games, props, costumes, etc., to engage and excite all ages. With a few small steps, Zalman Suldan will help transform the Passover seder into a memorable experience for children and adults alike. No reservations required. For Zoom, click here.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, March 19th, 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, March 19th 7:30pm. Classroom G.

Women’s Shiur with Rabbi Gerson—Wednesday, March 19th, 8pm. “Working on Ourselves, Together: Lessons from Pirkey Avot”. To sponsor, click here. Home of Sivan & Shy Krug, 514 Rutland Ave.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, March 19th, 8:45pm. (Please note change of time for this week only.) Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, March 20th, 1:30pm. (Please note new time for March 20th and 27th) 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 Program with Rabbi Gerson—Thursday, March 20th, 8:30-9:15pm. Classroom D/E.

Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener will not be meeting this week and will resume Thursday, March 27th.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, March 22nd, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, March 22nd, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here.

Mrs. CB Neugroschl—Shabbat, March 22nd, 5:35pm. “Constructs of Kedusha”. To sponsor, click here. Main Shul.

Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, March 22nd, between Mincha and Maariv. Main Shul.

Bat Mitzvah Program—Motzei Shabbat, March 22nd, 8:30-9:30pm. "The Power of Speech". ​​​​​​​To register, click here. Social Hall B.

Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, March 23rd, following the 8am Minyan (approx.) 8:35am. Infuse a 10 minute burst of inspiration into your week. For WhatsApp group, click here. Main Shul.

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PURIM 2025

• For the purim schedule, click here.
• To donate to Matanot L'evyonim, click here.
• Purim Chagigah - Looking for adults and teens to volunteer! If you are able to assist on Thursday, March 13th, email Rachel Lavitas at chagigah@rinat.org.
• Mishloach Manot Pickup
  Wednesday, March 12th, 7:30-9pm. Beit Midrash Lobby.
  Thursday, March 13th, 7:30-9pm. Main Shul Lobby.
  Friday, March 14th, 7-10am. Main Shul Lobby.
  Begining Monday, March 17th until Wednesday, March 19th they can be picked up in the Shul office between 9am-5pm.

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

Community Knits at Rinat, Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener and Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener will not be meeting this week.
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Nerot Ta’anit Esther Program—Wednesday, March 12th, 8-9:15pm. “Choosing to be Queen Esther” Video presentation with Hadas Lowenstern from Harish, Israel. Join Rebbetzens Avital Strauchler and CM Gerson for Tehillim, soulful singing, words of Torah and Chizchik. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Reva & Danny Judas and Family in commemoration of the fourth yahrzeit of their dear mother and grandmother, Margorie Green, מלכה חנה בת יוסף הלוי וליבא, z”l, on Ta’anit Esther. Beit Midrash.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, March 12th, 8:30pm. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.


Rinat Youth Purim Bubble Show and Family Megilla Reading—Thursday, March 13th, 7:55-8:45pm. Youth Area.

גיבורי על Purim Carnival—Purim Night, Thursday, March 13th, following megillah reading in the Main Shul. Dinner will be served. Pricing: Early bird pricing by Wednesday, March 12th, 11pm—Full Member $15/Person, $50/Family. Affiliate Member $18/Person, $60/Family. Non-Member $20/Person, $70/Family. At Door—Full Member $20/Person, $70/Family. Affiliate Member $22/Person, $75/Family. Non-Member $25/Person, $80/Family. Sponsorships available. To register and/or sponsor, click here. Social Hall.

Purim Friday @ The Shuk—Friday, March 14th, 10:30am-12pm. Drop in and join us for Purim fun and Rabbi Strauchler's 48th birthday. Home of The Strauchlers, 662 Sunderland Rd.

Cookies & Coffee—Friday, March 14th, 11:30am-1pm. Join the Gersons for some Purim treats. Home of The Gersons, 449 Rutland Ave.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur with Elie Berman—Shabbat, March 15th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Get To Know Rebbetzin CM Gerson—Shabbat, March 15th, Parshat Ki Tisa. 10:45am: 7th-8th grade girls. Learn with CM, ice breakers/games, chill with your friends and special snacks. Located in the Social Hall. 4:30pm: High School Girls. Seudah Shlishit and Learning with CM at the Gerson home, 449, Rutland Ave. Register for both events by clicking here.

Rabbi Tully Harcsztark—Shabbat, March 15th, 5:30pm. “Making Sense of Gemara in the Classroom: The Example of Returning Lost Property”. To sponsor, click here. Main Shul.

Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, March 15th, between Mincha and Maariv. Main Shul.

Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, March 16th, following the 8am Minyan (approx.) 8:35am. Infuse a 10 minute burst of inspiration into your week. For WhatsApp group, click here. Main Shul.

Screening of “Bardejov”—Tuesday, March 18th, 7pm. Film to be followed by Q&A with Holocaust Survivor and the film’s producer, Emil Fish. To register, click here. Co-sponsored by Congregation Rinat Yisrael, Congregation Beth Abraham, Congregation Beth Aaron, Congregation Keter Torah, Lev LeDaas, Zichron Mordechai. Located at Congregation Keter Torah.

Seder Surprises with Zal Suldan—Tuesday March 18th, 8pm. Learn This is a free, innovative, ONLINE, multi-media, hands-on workshop that will invigorate Passover seders with games, props, costumes, etc., to engage and excite all ages. With a few small steps, Zalman Suldan will help transform the Passover seder into a memorable experience for children and adults alike. No reservations required. For Zoom, click here.
 
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PURIM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

• Mishloach Manot Packing - If you are able to assist on Monday, March 10th, e-mail mishloachmanot@rinat.org.
• Purim Chagigah - Looking for adults and teens to volunteer! If you are able to assist on Thursday, March 13th, email Rachel Lavitas at chagigah@rinat.org.

MISHLOACH MANOT
Please submit all orders by Tuesday, March 4th, 10pm.

RINAT MATZA PROGRAM
Matza this year will be from Matzot Charlap baked in Beit Shemesh. Please submit all orders by Monday, March 10th, 9am. To place an order, click here.

ISRAEL INITIATIVES

• Purim Cards - Rinat is proud to support Kedma and their Purim card initiative. Deadline for ordering e-cards is Wednesday, March 12th. For more information, click here .
• Shulchan Dedication - A new Shulchan is being dedicated for the Rinat Social Hall in honor of the survivors of the Nova Festival. The Shulchan has been generously funded by an anonymous donor. Accordingly, for those who would like to contribute, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to support Safe Heart, an organization focusing on treating the PTSD and mental health of the Nova survivors. For more information on Safe Heart, click here. To make a donation, click here.

  
THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler will not be meeting this week and will resume Wednesday, March 12th. 

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, March 5th 7:30pm. Classroom G.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, March 5th, 8:30pm. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener and Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener will not be meeting this week.

Teen Boys Mishmar Program with Rabbi Gerson—Thursday, March 6th, 8:30-9:15pm. Classroom D/E.

Torah MiZion Scholar—Rabbi Wiener—Shabbat, March 7th—8th. For source materials, click here .

• Friday Night Dvar Halacha, “Purim Meshulash-The Nature of the Megilla Reading on Friday for Walled Cities”. Main Shul. 
• Friday Night Dinner with Rabbi Wiener, following Maariv, “’Tomorrow’-Surviving the Personal and National Battle with Amalek”. Registration is now closed. Social Hall.
• Friday Night Oneg, 8:30pm, “Moving Forward Together: Remembering Rabbi Avi Goldberg Hy"d and Perpetuating His Work”. With Rachel Goldberg and Rachel Sharansky Danziger. Pre-registration for the Friday Night Oneg is strongly recommended, register by clicking here. Social Hall. 
• Shabbat Morning, All Minyanim, “Amalek-A Model for Global Instability”. 
• Shabbat, Pre-Mincha Shiur, 4:20pm, “Extending the Purim Spirit throughout the Year-My Change of Perspective on Tzedaka Collectors- A Halachic and Emotional Analysis.” Main Shul.
• Shabbat, between Mincha and Maariv, “The Bracha of Harav et Riveinu and the Mysterious Yerushalmi.” Main Shul.

 
Pre-Purim Communal Kiddush, Welcoming Back Rabbi Wiener, following 9am minyan. To sponsor, go to click here.
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Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, March 8th, between Mincha and Maariv. Main Shul.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Motzei Shabbat, March 8th, 7:10pm. Join us for our last Motzei Shabbat for an Ice Cream Siyum Party to celebrate the finishing of Mishna Megilla! Sponsored by Anonymous, Ora Bayewitz-Meier & Daniel Meier in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Ora's beloved father and beloved zaide of Yardena, Etai, Eric and Ilan, Dr. Moshe Bayewitz, משה צבי בן יצחק מאיר וברנה, z"l, and Rachel & Vitali Penso. To sponsor Parent/Child Learning, click here. Social Hall A.

Bat Mitzvah Program—Motzei Shabbat, March 8th, 30 minutes after Shabbat. To register, click here. Social Hall B.

Bar Mitzvah Class with Rabbi Strauchler—Motzei Shabbat, March 8th, 7:15pm. Classroom D/E.

Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, March 9th, following the 8am Minyan (approx.) 8:35am. Infuse a 10 minute burst of inspiration into your week. For WhatsApp group, click here. Main Shul.

Shulie Mishkin—Sunday, March 9th, 7:15pm. "When Israel was in Egypt Land: What does archaeology tell us about the story of the Exodus?"  To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

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