Weekly Brief

FISCAL YEAR END IS NEAR

• 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.

• 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.

FISCAL YEAR END IS NEAR

• 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.

FISCAL YEAR END IS NEAR

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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.

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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.

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.

RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
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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.