Weekly Brief

ANNUAL DINNER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
37th Annual Dinner—Motzei Shabbat, February 22nd, 8:30pm. Guests of Honor: Dana & Erik Kessler. Sruli Guttman Service Award: Paul Malek. Young Leadership Award: Yael Mandel. Distinguished Service Award: Rinat’s Head Custodian, Carlos Valladares. To register, click here. Congregation Keter Torah.
  
THIS WEEK AT RINAT

Blood Drive—Tuesday, January 14th, 1-7pm. To make an appointment, go to click here. Social Hall.

Hilchot Kashrut Refresher Course—Tuesday, January 14th, 8pm. Classroom D/E.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, January 15th, 12:30pm. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, January 15th, 7:30pm. Classroom C.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura will not be convening this week.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, January 16th, 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.

Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, January 17th, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, January 18th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, January 18th, between Mincha and Maariv. “’ושמו את שמי בני ישראל’ Who has רשות to bless someone with ברכת כהנים?” For source materials, click here. Main Shul.
 
Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, January 18th, 6:30pm. Kahoot, Pizza, Raffle and More! To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash

Bar Mitzvah Class 5785 with Rabbi Strauchler will not be meeting this week and will resume, Motzei Shabbat, February 8th.

Chesed & Tefillah Day Trip. We leave Jerusalem Sunday, January 19th, 7:30am for a day filled with volunteering, tefillah & chesed. Pricing: Full Member: $125/Adult and Teen $100/Child (under the age of 12). Affiliate Member: $150/Adult and Teen $125/Child (under the age of 12). Non-Member: $175/Adult and Teen $150/Child (under the age of 12). Limited spaces! Registration now open to everyone. To register and for the itinerary, go to click here.
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ANNUAL DINNER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
37th Annual Dinner—Motzei Shabbat, February 22nd, 8:30pm. Guests of Honor: Dana & Erik Kessler. Sruli Guttman Service Award: Paul Malek. Young Leadership Award: Yael Mandel. Distinguished Service Award: Rinat’s Head Custodian, Carlos Valladares. To register, click here. Congregation Keter Torah.
  
THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Chesed & Tefillah Day Trip. We leave Jerusalem Sunday, January 19th, 7:30am for a day filled with volunteering, tefillah & chesed. Pricing: Full Member: $125/Adult and Teen $100/Child (under the age of 12). Affiliate Member: $150/Adult and Teen $125/Child (under the age of 12). Non-Member: $175/Adult and Teen $150/Child (under the age of 12). Limited spaces! Registration now open to everyone. To register and for the itinerary, go to click here.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, January 8th, 12:30pm. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, January 8th, 7:30pm. Classroom C.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura will not be meeting this week.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, January 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.

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

Fast of Tevet—Friday, January 10th. Fast begins: 6:08am. Fast ends: 5:17pm.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, January 11th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, January 11th, between Mincha and Maariv. Main Shul.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, January 11th, 6:25pm. Kahoot, Pizza, Raffle and More! Sponsored by Sara & Yaakov Blau
in honor of this wonderful program! To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash

Bar Mitzvah Class 5785 with Rabbi Strauchler—Motzei Shabbat, January 11th, 6:45-8pm. To register, click here. Classroom D/E.

Dvar BQ—Sunday, January 12th, 7pm. Networking, food and a halakha discussion for working professionals with Rabbi Strauchler. “What Time Does Shabbat Really Start?”  Registration required. To register, click here. At the home of Emma & Chaim Rapps.

Ezkerechi Zionist Club—Monday, January 13th, 7pm. "Israeli Comedy". Classroom D/E.

Nerot Israeli Dancing—Monday, January 13th, 7:45pm. Led by Sarah Solomon. Pricing: Full Member $10/Person. Affiliate Member $12/Person. Non-Member $15/Person. To register, click here. Social Hall.

Blood Drive—Tuesday, January 14th, 1-7pm. To make an appointment, go to click here.

Hilchot Kashrut Refresher Course—Tuesday, January 14th, 8pm. Classroom D/E.
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YEAR END REMINDER
With the end of the calendar year approaching, please consider reviewing your Rinat account for any open balances. Payments can be made by credit card or e-check by going to www.rinat.org/member or by check. Please contact the office at billing@rinat.org if you have any questions.
 
CALENDAR
For the January 2025 calendar, click here.

WEDNESDAY SHACHARIT SCHEDULE UPDATE
7am and 9am - Main Shul
8am - Beit Midrash

RINAT OFFICE
Please note that the office will be closed Wednesday, January 1st.

CHANUKAH
Chanukah began on the evening of Wednesday, December 25th and ends on Thursday, January 2nd.
 
ISRAEL INITIATIVES
LIGHTS FOR HOSTAGES
This Chanukah light an extra menorah for one of the hostages who are unable to light this year. To sign up, click here.
 
CHANUKAH CELEBRATION FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE HOSTAGE FAMILIES
Rinat will sponsor a Chanukah celebration for children of Hostage families run by volunteers from the Hostage Forum and the JLIC Tel Aviv community. There will be clay and ceramic activities followed by candle lighting, dinner, and a Chanukah party. If you would like to help contribute toward similar activities to help families in Israel during the war, please contribute by clicking here.

RINAT CHESED/VOLUNTEER DAY TRIP - STARTING IN JERUSALEM
Rinat is gauging interest in organizing a day trip from Jerusalem over Yeshiva week, on either Sunday, January 19th or Wednesday, January 22nd. The trip will include volunteering and chesed. Pricing will be around $100 per person to cover the cost of the bus, guide and lunch. Please complete interest form by clicking here.

6TH GRADE GROUP LEADER TRAINING
Are you interested in becoming a group leader? Join us for our 6th Grade Group Leader Training on Friday night, February 7th. Located at the home of Divsha & Martin. The group will walk from shul to the meal and there will be walking groups to bring everyone home. Email youth@rinat.org to reserve a spot.

ANNUAL DINNER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
37th Annual Dinner—Motzei Shabbat, February 22nd, 8:30pm. Guests of Honor: Dana & Erik Kessler. Sruli Guttman Service Award: Paul Malek. Young Leadership Award: Yael Mandel. Distinguished Service Award: Rinat’s Head Custodian, Carlos Valladares. To register, click here. Congregation Keter Torah.
  
THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Lunch and Discussion—Tuesday, December 31st, 1pm. We will be reviewing articles from Tradition: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought. December’s Article: “Forgiveness: A Philosophical Analysis of the Halakhic Sources” by Neti Penstein. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. For source materials, click here. To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, January 1st, 12:30pm. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Community Knits at Rinat is on hiatus and will resume Wednesday, January 8th.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, January 1st, 8:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, January 2nd, 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 Mishmar Program will not be meeting this week and will resume Thursday, January 9th.

The Teaneck Township Council Reorganization—Thursday, January 2nd, 7pm. Installation of new council. Richard Rodda Center, Gym 2.

Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, January 2nd, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

Nerot Annual Women’s Oneg—Friday Night, January 3rd, 7:45pm. With remarks by Rebbetzin CM Gerson. Sponsored by Reva & Danny Judas in memory of their dear sister, Sara Green Korf, z”l. At the home of Sue Feuerstein & Louis Rudin, 1153 East Laurelton Parkway.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, January 4th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, January 4th, between Mincha and Maariv. Main Shul.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, January 4th, 6:15pm. Kahoot, Pizza, Raffle and More! Sponsored by The Block Family in honor of the birthdays of Amalya, Shai and Doron and all of the December and January birthdays. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash

Bar Mitzvah Class 5785 with Rabbi Strauchler—Motzei Shabbat, January 4th, 6:45-8pm. To register, click here. Classroom D/E.
 
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RINAT OFFICE
Please note that the office will be closed Wednesday, December 25th.

CHANUKAH
Chanukah begins on the evening of Wednesday, December 25th and ends on Thursday, January 2nd.
 
ISRAEL INITIATIVES
GOURMET CHANUKAH DONUT SALE
Pareve donuts from Butterflake Bakery. Profits will go to Rinat’s ongoing efforts to support Israel and its citizens. Order by Thursday, December 26th. To place an order, click here. Pickup will be on Sunday Morning, December 29th in Classroom D/E.

LIGHTS FOR HOSTAGES
This Chanukah light an extra menorah for one of the hostages who are unable to light this year. To sign up, click here.
 
CHANUKAH CELEBRATION FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE HOSTAGE FAMILIES
Rinat will sponsor a Chanukah celebration for children of Hostage families run by volunteers from the Hostage Forum and the JLIC Tel Aviv community. There will be clay and ceramic activities followed by candle lighting, dinner, and a Chanukah party. If you would like to help contribute toward similar activities to help families in Israel during the war, please contribute by clicking here.
 
THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Dr. Mark Zitter—Wednesday, December 25th, following the 8am Minyan. “נר שבת, נר חנוכה”. Beit Midrash. To sponsor, click here.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, December 25th, 12:30pm. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Community Knits at Rinat is on hiatus and will resume Wednesday, January 8th.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, December 25th, 8:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, December 26th, 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 Mishmar Program will not be meeting this week and will resume Thursday, January 2nd.

Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, December 26th, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, December 28th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Terry Novetsky—Shabbat, December 28th, between Mincha and Maariv. “Can Your Child Light the Family Menorah?” Main Shul.

Parent/Child Learning and Bar Mitzvah Class 5785 with Rabbi Strauchler will not be meeting this week and will resume Motzei Shabbat, January 4th.

Annual Inclusive Chanukah Minyan—Sunday, December 29th, 9am. For more details and to register, click here. Beit Midrash.

Lunch and Discussion will not be convening today and is rescheduled for Tuesday, December 31st, 1pm. We will be reviewing articles from Tradition: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought. December’s Article: “Forgiveness: A Philosophical Analysis of the Halakhic Sources” by Neti Penstein. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. For source materials, click here. To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E.
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS REQUIRING PRE-REGISTRATION
GOURMET CHANUKAH DONUT SALE
Pareve donuts from Butterflake Bakery. Profits will go to Rinat’s ongoing efforts to support Israel and its citizens. To place an order, click here. Pickup will be on Sunday Morning, December 29th in Classroom D/E.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Ezkerechi Zionist Club—Tuesday, December 17th, 8pm. Classroom D/E.

Davening 101 with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, December 17th, 9pm.
Classroom D/E.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, December 18th, 12:30pm. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, December 18th, 7:30pm. Classroom C.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, December 18th, 8:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, December 19th, 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 Mishmar Program—Beginning Thursday, December 19th, 8:30-9:15pm. Teen boys chaburah with Rabbi Gerson. Classroom D/E.

Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, December 19th, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, December 21st, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Daf Yomi Seudah Shlishit—Shabbat, December 21st, following 3:45pm Mincha. To register, click here. All are welcome. Social Hall.

Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler ​​​​​​​will not be meeting this week.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Motzei Shabbat, December 21st, 6:05pm. Kahoot, Pizza, Raffle and More! To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Bar Mitzvah Class 5785 with Rabbi Strauchler—Motzei Shabbat, December 21st, 6:45-8pm. To register, click here. Classroom D/E.

Panoply Trivia Night—Motzei Shabbat, December 21st, 8-11pm. Dairy Dinner will be served. Bring your own team (up to 10 people) or opt for a grab-bag/mystery team! Full Member $30/Person. Affiliate Member $35/Person. Non-Member $40/Person. Registration ends tonight, December 17th, 9pm. To register, click here. Social Hall.

Forces of Resilience Premiere—Sunday, December 22nd, 5:30pm. For more information and to register, click here. Location to be disclosed upon registration.

Lunch and Discussion—Tuesday, December 24th, 1pm. We will be reviewing articles from Tradition: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought. December’s Article: “Forgiveness: A Philosophical Analysis of the Halakhic Sources” by Neti Penstein. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. For source materials, click here. Classroom D/E.
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS REQUIRING PRE-REGISTRATION
PEACE OF MIND-VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Rinat is currently hosting a unit of 17 IDF soldiers through December 15th. For more information, to sponsor and to sign up for the Peace of Mind Dinner, click here. To volunteer, email peaceofmind@rinat.org.

GOURMET CHANUKAH DONUT SALE
Pareve donuts from Butterflake Bakery. Profits will go to Rinat’s ongoing efforts to support Israel and its citizens. To place an order, click here. Pickup will be on Sunday Morning, December 29th in Classroom D/E.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Blood Drive—Tuesday, December 10th, 1-7pm. To make an appointment, click here. Social Hall.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, December 11th, 12:30pm. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, December 11th, 7:30pm. Classroom C.

High Exposure Climbing—Wednesday, December 11th, 8-10pm. Middle school and high school students are welcome to join Chayalim from the Peace of Mind Program on a Ninja Warrior Course. Full Member: $30/Person. Affiliate Member: $35/Person. Non-Member: $40/Person. To register, click here.
 
Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, December 11th, 8:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, December 12th, 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.

Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, December 12th, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

Peace of Mind Friday Night Dinner with IDF Soldiers—Friday, December 13th, following Maariv. Full Members $60/Person $30/Child. Affiliate Members $65/Person $32.50/Child. Non-Member $70/Person $35/Child. Sponsorship opportunities available. Registration ends 4:30pm Tonight. To register and/or sponsor, click here. Social Hall.
 
Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, December 14th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Peace of Mind Communal Kiddush with IDF Soldiers—Shabbat, December 14th, following the 9am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Social Hall.

Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, December 14th, between Mincha and Maariv. Main Shul.

Rinat Youth Musical Havdalah and Melava Malkah—Motzei Shabbat, December 14th, 5:40pm. Led by Shy Krug, Dan Bloom and Ari Levine. All ages welcome but will be geared toward Kitantan-1st Grade. Social Hall, followed by Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Motzei Shabbat, December 14th, 6:15pm. Kahoot, Pizza, Raffle and More! To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Bar Mitzvah Class 5785 with Rabbi Strauchler will not be meeting this week and will resume Motzei Shabbat, December 21st.

Nerot Fused Glass Workshop with Glassology by Chaya—Monday, December 16th, 7:45-9:15pm. Full Member $50/Person. Affiliate Member $55/Person. Non-Member $60/Person. Deadline to register has been extended. Very limited space available. To register, click here. Questions? Email nerot@rinat.org. Social Hall.

Ezkerechi Zionist Club—Tuesday, December 17th, 8pm. Classroom D/E.

Teen Mishmar Program—Beginning Thursday, December 19th, 8:30-9:15pm. Teen boys chaburah with Rabbi Gerson. Classroom D/E.

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To view the December calendar, click here.

UPCOMING EVENTS REQUIRING PRE-REGISTRATION

STUDENTS IN ISRAEL
Rabbi Wiener and Adina would like to organize a get together before Chanukah, with the students from the shul who are currently learning in Israel. Please click here to complete the form with your son/daughter's information.

PEACE OF MIND-VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Rinat will host a unit of 17 IDF soldiers from December 8th-15th. For more information, to sponsor and to sign up for the Peace of Mind Dinner, click here. To volunteer, email peaceofmind@rinat.org.

GOURMET CHANUKAH DONUT SALE
Pareve donuts from Butterflake Bakery. Profits will go to Rinat’s ongoing efforts to support Israel and its citizens. To place an order, click here. Pickup will be on Sunday Morning, December 29th in Classroom D/E.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Hilchot Kashrut Refresher Course—Tuesday, December 3rd, 8pm. Classroom D/E.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, December 4th, 12:30pm. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, December 4th, 7:30pm. Classroom C.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, December 4th, 8:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, December 5th, 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.

Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, December 5th, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

Scholars in Residence Rabbi Menachem Penner & Rebbetzin Adeena Penner—Shabbat December 6th-7th.

Friday Night Dvar Torah, following Kabbalat Shabbat. Rabbi Penner, “An Opening Tefillah Thought: Hashem Sefatai Tiftach”. Main Shul.
Friday Night Dinner with the Penners, following Maariv. Registration is now closed. Social Hall.
Friday Night Oneg followed by dessert with Rebbetzin Penner, 8pm. “When a Son Comes Out: Navigating Uncharted Waters”. Beit Midrash.

Shabbat Morning Drasha, all Minyanim. Rabbi Penner, “Living – and Parenting – in God’s Spotlight”.

Between Mincha and Maariv. “Tradition & Transformation: A Discussion Between Rabbis Strauchler and Penner”. To submit a question, click here. Main Shul. Sponsored by Leora & Jonathan Kukin and Shari & Nathan Lindenbaum.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, December 7th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Parent/Child Learning—Motzei Shabbat, December 7th, 6pm. Kahoot, Pizza, Raffle and More! To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Bar Mitzvah Class 5785 with Rabbi Strauchler—Motzei Shabbat, December 7th 6:45pm. To register and for more details, click here. Classroom D/E.

Fall/Winter Motzei Shabbat Series—Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter—Motzei Shabbat, December 7th, 8pm. “Defining the Concept of “Shalom” in the Jewish Tradition”. In memory of Mrs. Pnina Schacter, פנינה פעריל עטיל בת לאה פעשע וחנוך העניך. To register, click here. At the home of Nava & Natan Krohn, 313 Rutland Ave.

Latkefest—Sunday, December 8th, 5-7pm. Full Member: $12/Person $60/Family. Affiliate Member: $15/Person $70/Family. Non-Members: $18/Person $80/Family. To register, click here.

Blood Drive—Tuesday, December 10th, 1-7pm. To make an appointment, click here. Social Hall.

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