Weekly Brief

MISHLOACH MANOT
Please submit all orders by Tuesday, March 4th, 10am. To place your order, click here. Mishloach Manot packing will take place Monday, March 10th to volunteer, e-mail mishloachmanot@rinat.org. Pick up will be Thursday, March 13th.

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. 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—Wednesday, February 26th, 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, February 26th 7:30pm. Classroom G.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, February 26th, 8:30pm. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, February 27th, 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 Program with Rabbi Gerson will not be meeting this week.

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

Rabbi Yaakov Blau—Shabbat, March 1st, following the 8:30am Minyan. "Ranking the students of Hillel. Another example of contrasting Bavli and Yerushalmi stories." Beit Midrash.

Pre—Mincha Presentation with Dr. Howard Forman and Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, March 1st, 4:10pm. “Ad D'Lo Yada: Examining our Relationship with Alcohol from Halakhic and Health Perspectives”. To sponsor, click here. Main Shul.

Seudah Shlishit with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, March 1st, between Mincha & Maariv. Social Hall.

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

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Motzei Shabbat, March 1st, 7pm. Kahoot, pizza, raffle and more! Sponsored by Shira & Howard Forman in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Dr. Arthur Forman, z"l. To sponsor Parent/Child Learning, click here. Beit Midrash.

Bat Mitzvah Program—Motzei Shabbat, March 1st, 30 minutes after Shabbat. To register, click here. Social Hall B.

Bar Mitzvah Class with Rabbi Strauchler—Motzei Shabbat, March 1st, 7:15pm. Classroom D/E.

Teen Sports Trivia Night—Motzei Shabbat, March 1st, 8pm. Pricing: Full Member $18/Team. Affiliate Member $22/Team. Non-Member $25/Team. To register, click here.

Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, March 2nd, 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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ANNUAL DINNER REGISTRATION IS THIS WEEKEND!
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.

MISHLOACH MANOT
Please submit all orders by Tuesday, March 4th, 10am. To place your order, click here. Mishloach Manot packing will take place Monday, March 10th to volunteer, e-mail mishloachmanot@rinat.org. Pick up will be Thursday, March 13th.

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—Wednesday, February 19th, 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, February 19th 7:30pm. Classroom G.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, February 19th, 8:30pm. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, February 20th, 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.

Rabbanit Laurie Novick—Thursday, February 20th, 8:15pm. “Finding Firm Ground: Na’aseh ve-Nishma through the Eyes of Emanuel Levinas”. Sponsored by The Olshin Family in memory of Sara Olshin, z”l, Sara Freida bat HaRav Shlomo and Raizel. For source materials, click here. Beit Midrash.

Teen Boys Mishmar Program with Rabbi Gerson—Thursday, February 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—Thursday, February 20th, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

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

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson and Bar Mitzvah Class with Rabbi Strauchler will not be meeting this week.

Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, February 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.

Rabbi Menachem Leibtag—Sunday, February 23rd, 9am. “From Mishkan to Mikdash to Bet Knesset - How Sefer Shmot Explains Where and Why we Daven”. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Lunch and Discussion with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, February 25th, 1pm. We will be reviewing articles from TRADITION: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought. February 25th’s Article: “Esther and the Spies: A Bible-Based Symbolic Meaning of Walled Cities from the Times of Joshua” by Mark Smilowitz. For source materials, click here. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E.

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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.

MISHLOACH MANOT
Please submit all orders by Tuesday, March 4th, 10am. To place your order, click here. Mishloach Manot packing will take place Monday, March 10th to volunteer, e-mail mishloachmanot@rinat.org. Pick up will be Thursday, March 13th.

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—Wednesday, February 12th, 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, February 12th 7:30pm. Classroom G.

Women’s Shiur with Rabbi Gerson—Wednesday, February 12th, 8pm. A new monthly shiur. “Tu B’Shvat and the Power that Lies Within”. The home of Rebecca & Noam Block, 330 Edgewood Avenue. 

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, February 12th, 9pm. (Please note the change in time for this week.) Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, February 13th, 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 Program with Rabbi Gerson—Thursday, February 13th, 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, February 13th, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

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

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, February 15th, 7:05pm. Kahoot, Pizza, Raffle and More! To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash

Bar Mitzvah Class with Rabbi Strauchler—Motzei Shabbat, February 15h, 6:45-8pm. Classroom D/E.

Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, February 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.

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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.

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—Wednesday, February 5th, 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, February 5th 7:30pm. Classroom G.

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

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, February 6th, 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 Program with Rabbi Gerson—Thursday, February 6th, 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, February 6th, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

6th Grade Group Leader Training—Friday, February 7th. 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. At the home of Divsha & Martin Tollinsky.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, February 8th, 10:30am. o sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, February 8th, between Mincha and Maariv. Main Shul

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, February 8th, 6:55pm. Kahoot, Pizza, Raffle and More! To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash

Bar Mitzvah Class with Rabbi Strauchler—Motzei Shabbat, February 8th, 6:45-8pm. Classroom D/E.

Bat Mitzvah Program with Rebbetzin Avital Strauchler has been postponed and will begin Motzei Shabbat, March 1st.

Fall/Winter Motzei Shabbat Series—Dr. Marcy Forta—Motzei Shabbat, February 8th, 8pm. "Body Image, My Relationship with Myself, and the Journey to Self-Acceptance". Limited spaces. To register and/or sponsor, click here. The home of Samantha Katz & Lawrence Koutcher, 371 Rutland Ave.

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

College Visit with Rabbi Strauchler—University of Maryland—Monday, February 10th, following Maariv (6pm). “Trees of Knowledge and Life: Tu B’shevat and the symbolic power of trees.”

RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
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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.

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—Wednesday, January 29th, 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 29th 7:30pm. Classroom G. Please note new location.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, January 29th, 8:30pm. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, January 30th, 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 Program with Rabbi Gerson—Thursday, January 30th, 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, January 30th, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

Winter Communal Kiddush—Shabbat, February 1st, following the 9am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Social Hall.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, February 1st, 6:50pm. Kahoot, Pizza, Raffle and More! To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash

Comedy Night with Eli Lebowicz—Motzei Shabbat, February 1st. Doors open at 8pm. Show begins at 8:30pm. Pre register by Thursday, January 30th, Full Member $40/Person. Affiliate Member $45/Person. Non-Member $50/Person. At Door, Full Member $45/Person. Affiliate Member $50/Person. Non-Member $55/Person. Sponsorships available. To register and/or sponsor, click here. Social Hall.

Learning Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Beginning Sunday, February 2nd, following the 8am Minyan (approx.) 8:35pm. Infuse a 10 minute burst of inspiration into your week. Main Shul.

Lunch and Discussion—Tuesday, February 4th, 1pm. We will be reviewing articles from TRADITION: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought. February’s Article: “Moses: The Independent Partner” by Zvi Grumet. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. For source materials, click here. To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E.

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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
Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, January 16th, 9pm. To sponsor, click here . Zoom by clicking here.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, January 18th, 10:30am. “Must a Caterer Worry About What Goes on in the Catering Hall?”​​​​​​​ 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—Motzei Shabbat, January 18th, 6:30pm. Kahoot, pizza, raffle and more! Beit Midrash.

Chesed & Tefillah Day Trip—Sunday, January 19th. We leave Jerusalem at 7:30am for a day filled with volunteering, tefillah & chesed. Pricing: Full Member: $125/Adult and Teen, $100/Child (up to age 12). Affiliate Member: $150/Adult and Teen, $125/Child (up to age 12). Non-Member: $175/Adult and Teen, $150/Child (up to age 12). Limited spaces! To register and for the itinerary, click here 

Rinat Shiur in Israel—Rabbi Chaim Ilson—Sunday, January 19th, 8pm. “The Relationship Between a Rebbe and his Students” In commemoration of the 3rd yahrzeit of Rabbi Label Dulitz, z”l. Maariv will take place following the Shiur. Kehilat Nitzanim. 3 Rechov Asher, Baka, Jerusalem.

RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
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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

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.
 
RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
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