Weekly Brief

Congregation Rinat Yisrael

Pre-Mincha shiur | Shabbat, September 9 | 5:40pm | Rabbi  Murray Sragow. Topic: Proposal for a change to Shabbat Shacharit

The shiur between Mincha and Maariv this Shabbat afternoon will focus on the Yom Kippur machzor specifically the famous paragraph recited 3 times והכהנים והעם העומדים בעזרה -Understanding why we prostrate three times during the avodah.

SHAIMOS DRIVE —VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
There will be a Shaimos Drive THIS Sunday, September 10 in 
Classroom C from 10:00am-12:00pm.  $18 donation required. If you have a high school student in need of chesed hours who is able to help out, please email adina@rinat.org.

New shiur series with Rav Ozer Glickman
Tuesday, Sept 12—cancelled 
Tuesday, Sept 19 covering Eileh Ezkarah and other ahistorical hagiography in our High Holiday davening
Tuesday, Sept 26 focusing on N’eilah
Please bring a Rosh HaShanah machzor to the shiur.

Parsha shiur |Thursday, Sept 14| 8:30pm |Rabbi Yehuda Halpert.

YOM KIPPUR APPEAL 2017/5778
Please make a difference this year by supporting Rinat’s Yom Kippur Appeal and help us reach our goal of 100% participation. We rely on the Yom Kippur Appeal and other targeted fundraising to finance the majority of our operations, including the many programs that make Rinat a unique makom tefilla and Torah, as well as a warm, vibrant community.  We need your help and appreciate your generosity. To make a pledge, go to please go to http://www.rinat.org/ykappeal or email ykappeal@rinat.org or contact the shul office at (201) 837-2795 ext 101.  Thank you very much and best wishes for a Shana Tova. 
 
ARBA MINIM SALE INFORMATION
Prime set - $65 | Standard set - $45 
Deadline for ordering is Sunday, September 24th at 5:00pm. 
Pick up your order at the shul Monday, October 2nd, 6:45pm-9:00pm.
Order online (and pay with a credit card or eCheck) at www.rinat.org/arbaminim ​​​​​​​
Payment must accompany all orders. For any questions, please email lulav@rinat.org ​​​​​​​.

Congregation Rinat Yisrael
389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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Pre-Mincha shiur: Shabbat, September 2, 5:50pm - Rabbi Michael Taubes. Topic: What is the Message of the Parshiyos Leading Up to Rosh HaShanah?

Legal Holiday shiur: Monday, September 4, 9:00am 
Rabbi Reuven Taragin, Dean of Overseas Students and Ram at Yeshivat HaKotel, will be speaking on the topic: Tekiya versus Shemiya: Is Tekiyat Shofar aimed at Hashem or Us?

New shiur series with Rav Ozer Glickman
Tuesdays, Sept 5, Sept 12, 8:00pm
Topic: “Iyunim ba-Machzor: Philosophic and Literary Insights into Familiar Piyyutim". 
Please bring a Rosh HaShanah machzor to the shiur.
Rabbi Ozer Glickman is a Rosh Yeshiva in the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary at Yeshiva University, where he has been teaching Talmud, Halakhah, and Jewish Thought for almost two decades. He has also taught halakhah and American legal theory at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Business & Jewish Law in the Sy Syms School of Business. 

Parsha shiur:Thursday, Sept 7, 8:30pm - Dr Avram Becker

Pre-Mincha shiur: Shabbat, September 9, 5:40pm - Rabbi  Murray Sragow. Topic: Proposal for a change to Shabbat Shacharit

COMMUNAL KIDDUSH | SHABBAT SEPTEMBER 9 |AFTER 9AM SHACHARIT
Are you ready for some cholent? or some football?
Join us for the RINAT KICKOFF KIDDUSH 
Next Shabbat, SEPTEMBER 9, after the main minyan (11:30-ish)
Just in time for Elul, the start of school and the beginning of football season,
this sumptuous kiddush is a way to meet new members, catch up after a long hot summer, show hakarat ha-tov to all those who work so hard for the shul, and learn how to get involved in our beautiful community. Please note: Youth Groups will be extended this week only! Kiddush will be served separately to the children so that adults can have a chance to talk to and meet each other. Please pick your children up between 12:15-12:30pm. Thanks to Martin, Divsha and all the youth leaders for going the extra hour! Sponsorship Levels are: Big Kahuna - $1000, Big Cholent -$250, Hot Kugel - $180, Chopped Liver -$100.  Sponsorships are available at: www.rinat.org/kiddush ​​​​​​​

Congregation Rinat Yisrael
389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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Pre-Mincha shiur: Shabbat, August 26,  6:05pm - Rabbi Yoni Mandelstam. 
Topic: "Constructive Destruction" - Appreciating the journey from Tisha B'av to Rosh Hashana through the laws of Building and Destroying on Shabbat.

Parsha shiur:Thursday, August 31, 8:30pm - Rabbi Adler  
Topic: to be announced

New shiur series with Rav Ozer Glickman
Tuesdays, August 29, Sept 5, Sept 12, 8:00pm
Topic: “Iyunim ba-Machzor: Philosophic and Literary Insights into Familiar Piyyutim". Please bring a Rosh HaShanah Machzor to the shiur.
Rabbi Ozer Glickman is a Rosh Yeshiva in the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary at Yeshiva University, where he has been teaching Talmud, Halakhah, and Jewish Thought for almost two decades. He has also taught halakhah and American legal theory at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Business & Jewish Law in the Sy Syms School of Business. 

Pre-Mincha shiur: Shabbat, September 2, 5:50pm - Rabbi Michael Taubes 
Topic: What is the Message of the Parshiyos Leading Up to Rosh HaShanah?

Legal Holiday shiur: Monday, September 4, 9:00am 
Rabbi Reuven Taragin, Dean of Overseas Students and Ram at Yeshivat HaKotel, will be speaking on the topic: Tekiya versus Shemiya: Is Tekiyat Shofar aimed at Hashem or Us?

Communal Kiddush: Shabbat, September 9, after the 9am Shacharit
Please join us for the upcoming fall Kickoff Kiddush!
Just in time for Elul, the start of school and the beginning of football season, this s
umptuous kiddush is a way to meet new members, catch up after a long hot summer, learn about ways to get involved in our beautiful community and show hakarat ha-tov to all those who work so hard for the shul. Please note: Youth Groups will be extended this week only! Kiddush will be served separately to the children so that adults can have a chance to talk to and meet each other. Please pick your children up between 12:15-12:30pm. Thanks to Martin, Divsha and all the youth leaders for going the extra hour! Sponsorship Levels are: Big Kahuna - $1000, Big Cholent -$250, Hot Kugel - $180, Chopped Liver -$100.  Sponsorships are available at: www.rinat.org/kiddush ​​​​​​​ 

NEROT will be hosting our Annual Pre-Yom Tov Boutique in the Rinat Yisrael Grand Ballroom on Sunday September 17th from 5-9pm. Shopping will be advertised to the community at large, and open to the public, however we would like to highlight vendors that are Rinat Yisrael Full & Affiliate Members.
Please use the link below to sign up for a table: https://www.rinat.org/vendorsignup

Congregation Rinat Yisrael
389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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Blood Drive at Rinat
Thursday, August 24, from 2:00-8:00pm
Make an appointment to donate blood at: www.Tinyurl.com/RinatYisraelBloodDrive ​​​​​​​The need for blood never takes a vacation! All donors will receive a coupon for a free pint of Noah’s Ark famous chicken soup or a free bowl of chicken soup with a sandwich, burger or entrée. WALK-INS WELCOME! Thank you for taking the time to help save a life! Please eat before donating blood! Bring photo ID or NYBC donor card. For information about eligibility: Call: 1-800-933-2566 or Visit: www.nybloodcenter.org ​​​​​​​

Parsha Shiur: Thursday, August 24, 8:30pm
Rabbi Tully Harcsztark will speak on: Care and Culpability: Multiple Messages of the Eglah Arufa

Communal Kiddush: Shabbat, September 9, after the 9am Shacharit
Pleas join us for the upcoming Fall Kickoff Kiddush!
Just in time for Elul, the start of school and the beginning of football season, this s
umptuous kiddush is a way to meet new members, catch up after a long hot summer, learn about ways to get involved in our beautiful community and show hakarat ha-tov to all those who work so hard for the shul. 
Please note: Youth Groups will be extended this week only! Kiddush will be served
separately to the children so that adults can have a chance to talk to and meet each other. Please pick your children up between 12:15-12:30pm. Thanks to Martin, Divsha and all the youth leaders for going the extra hour! 
Sponsorship Levels are: Big Kahuna - $1000, Big Cholent -$250, 
Hot Kugel - $180, Chopped Liver -$100.  
Sponsorships are available at: www.rinat.org/kiddush ​​​​​​​

NEROT will be hosting our Annual Pre-Yom Tov Boutique

Sunday September 17th from 5-9pm.  Shopping will be advertised to the community at large, and open to the public, however we would like to highlight vendors that are Rinat Yisrael Full & Affiliate Members.
Please use the link below to sign up for a table: https://www.rinat.org/vendorsignup space is limited.

Congregation Rinat Yisrael
389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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​​​​​​NEW RINAT PRINTED DIRECTORY
The printed directory is coming back, and this is the last reminder! You can help enhance its accuracy by updating your information in the online directory, uploading photos, buying ads, donating to defray costs, and more. Please go to www.rinat.org/directoryupdate for all the specifics. The deadline for updates and submissions is Thursday, August 17, 2017, and there will be no extensions.

Parsha shiur |Thursday, August 17 | cancelled due to unforseen circumstances

Join your Tot Shabbat and Ktantan families for a family kiddush after davening THIS SHABBAT, August 19th. Come and meet your child's Rinat groups friends and their families!! To join our list sponsors, please email youth@rinat.org ​​​​​​​

Pre-Mincha shiur | Shabbat, August 19 | 6:15pm | Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, Vice President of University and Community Life, Yeshiva University
Topic:  The Newest Gifts in Reproductive Medicine through the Prism of Halakha: Four-Parent Babies, Posthumous Paternity, Yichus Challenges, and Egg Freezing.

New shiur series with Rav Ozer Glickman
Tuesdays, August 29, Sept 5, Sept 12 | 8:00pm
Topic: “Iyunim ba-Machzor: Philosophic and Literary Insights into Familiar Piyyutim".
Rabbi Ozer Glickman is a Rosh Yeshiva in the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary at Yeshiva University, where he has been teaching Talmud, Halakhah, and Jewish Thought for almost two decades. He has also taught halakhah and American legal theory at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Business & Jewish Law in the Sy Syms School of Business. 

Congregation Rinat Yisrael
389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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NEW RINAT PRINTED DIRECTORY
The printed directory is coming back! You can help enhance its accuracy by updating your information in the online directory, uploading photos, buying ads, donating to defray costs, and more. Please go to www.rinat.org/directoryupdate ​​​​​​​ for all the specifics. The deadline for updates and submissions is Thursday, August 17, 2017, and there will be no extensions.

Please note: No Thursday night parsha shiur on August 10

Pre-Mincha shiur: Shabbat, August 12, 6:25pm - Rabbi Mark Gottlieb.

Topic: On Martyrdom and Methodology: Rav Shagar's Derekh HaLimmud as a Source of Jewish Worldview

Parsha shiur: Thursday, August 17, 8:30pm - Ovi Jacob 
Topic: to be announced

New shiur series with Rav Ozer Glickman
Tuesdays, August 29, Sept 5, Sept 12, 8:00pm
Topic: “Iyunim ba-Machzor: Philosophic and Literary Insights into Familiar Piyyutim".

Congregation Rinat Yisrael
389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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Please note: No Thursday night parsha shiur on August 3 and August 10

Pre-Mincha shiur | Shabbat, August 5 | 6:35pm | Rabbi Shlomo Amar, Rav Ha'rashi of Yerushalayim and previous Rishon LeTzion.  
Topic: To be announced

NEW RINAT PRINTED DIRECTORY
The printed directory is coming back! You can help enhance its accuracy by updating your information in the online directory, uploading photos, buying ads, donating to defray costs, and more. Please go to www.rinat.org/directoryupdate ​​​​​​​ for all the specifics. The deadline for updates and submissions is Thursday, August 17, 2017, and there will be no extensions.

Nerot’s Honey Sale
Looking for a perfect hostess gift that comes from Israel? Nerot is once again selling 9 ounce citrus flavored honey from Israel. Click the link to purchase honey by August 25, http://www.rinat.org/honeysale ​​​​​​​. Pick up will be August 27 at 389 Ogden Ave, Teaneck.

HIGH HOLIDAY SEATS 5778
High Holiday seat reservations are now available for submission for everyone. We are currently offering seats in our new Tent minyan, which will have a later start time (8:30am) than our other minyanim. We encourage you to reserve soon as we are almost at capacity. Visit www.rinat.org/yamimnoraim  for more information and to reserve, or email  hhseats@rinat.org ​​​​​​​ for more information. 

New shiur series with Rav Ozer Glickman

Tuesdays, August 29, Sept 5, and Sept 12, at 8:00pm

The series will be called “Iyunim ba-Machzor: Philosophic and Literary Insights into Familiar Piyyutim".

Rabbi Ozer Glickman is a Rosh Yeshiva in the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary at Yeshiva University, where he has been teaching Talmud, Halakhah, and Jewish Thought for almost two decades. He has also taught halakhah and American legal theory at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Business & Jewish Law in the Sy Syms School of Business. 

Congregation Rinat Yisrael
389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The Zman for Mincha/Maariv this week is 8:00pm.

5TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE YOETZET HALACHA EVENT - TOMORROW! Wednesday, July 26 at 8:00pm - Rinat Social Hall
This year's Jewish Women's Journey Through Life focuses on mind, body & soul with panelists Shera Dubitsky, healthy mindfulness lecturer and Director of Navigation and Support Services at Sharsheret, Rebbetzin Bassie Taubes, long-time nurse and owner and director of Wellness Motivations, and Yoetzet Halacha Shoshana Samuels. After each panelist explores perspectives and tools from her years of experience of service with our community on mind, body & soul respectively, Dr. Rayzel Yaish, Director of Guidance at Ma'ayanot will moderate Q&A. Women of all ages and stages are welcome!  For more information and to RSVP, please visit www.rinat.org/yoetzetevent2017

Parsha shiur:Thursday, July 27, at 8:30pm - Dr. Chaviva Levin
Topic: Why Doesn't Moshe Tell the Story the Way the Torah Told It?

Pre-Mincha shiur: Shabbat, July 29, at 6:40pm - Rabbi Adler
Topic: Mesorah, Mesorah, Where Art Thou? Test cases of changes where previous Mesorah was ignored. 

Sign up today for the youth Tisha Bav program.. Spots are filling up... 
Tisha B’Av Youth Program: Tuesday, August 1, 10:00am-2:30pm
Sports, learning, art project and a movie! Snacks and a Pizza lunch will be served. (we will have GF pizza available if needed) Age: Going into Kindergarten to going into 5th grade. Cost: $30 per person; $80 family max.  
Sign up now!  Spots are filling up fast! by clicking here:  www.rinat.org/tishabavcamp ​​​​​​​

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389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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SAVE THE DATE! 5TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE YOETZET HALACHA EVENT
Wednesday, July 26 at 8:00pm - Rinat Social Hall
This year's Jewish Women's Journey Through Life focuses on mind, body & soul with panelists Shera Dubitsky, healthy mindfulness lecturer and Director of Navigation and Support Services at Sharsheret, Rebbetzin Bassie Taubes, long-time nurse and owner and director of Wellness Motivations, and Yoetzet Halacha Shoshana Samuels. After each panelist explores perspectives and tools from her years of experience of service with our community on mind, body & soul respectively, Dr. Rayzel Yaish, Director of Guidance at Ma'ayanot will moderate Q&A. Women of all ages and stages are welcome!  For more information and to RSVP, please visit www.rinat.org/yoetzetevent2017

Parsha shiur: Thursday, July 20, at 8:30pm - Rabbi Tavi Koslowe. 
Topic: Who is the Ir Miklat meant to protect?

Pre-Mincha shiur: Shabbat, July 22, at 6:45pm - Rabbi Yossi Prager.

Topic: to be announced

Rabbi Wiener's final class in the Tefillah Shiur for Women series
Monday, July 24 at 8:15pm - Rabbi Wiener will give the final class in his series for women on "Insights into Tefillah and the Structure of the Siddur". 

Tisha B’Av Youth Program: Tuesday, August 1 - 10:00am-2:30pm
Sports, learning, airbrushing and a movie! Age: Going into Kindergarten to going into 5th grade. Cost: $30 per person; $80 family max. Sign up by clicking here: www.rinat.org/tishabavcamp

Sign up soon- Spots are filling up fast!

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389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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Update to Mincha times
Mincha will take place at 8:05pm today, (Tuesday) and  at 8:15pm Wednesday and Thursday.

Parsha shiur: Thursday, July 13, 8:30pm: Dr Avram Becker will speak on: "An enigmatic request: Offering a Korban Chatas for Hashem on Rosh Chodesh".

Pre-Mincha shiur: Shabbat, July 15 at 6:55pm: Dr. Eugene Korn will speak on 
 "עשיו שונא ליעקב": הלכה בידוע היא? The ‘Halakhah’ of Gentile Hatred.

HIGH HOLIDAY SEATS 5778
The initial member-only period to reserve high holiday seats has begun. The deadline for members to take advantage of the preferred pricing and to request seats in the main sanctuary or beit midrash extends until July 23. Please note that a new procedure is in place to enable newer members to potentially receive seats in the main sanctuary and beit midrash.  As well, a discount is available for those who elect to sit in the social hall or a new minyan to be held in a tent in the parking lot. We encourage you to reserve soon. Visit www.rinat.org/yamimnoraim for more information and to reserve, or email hhseats@rinat.org for more information. We respectfully ask that you do not email the seating committee for specific seating requests. Many thanks for your understanding.

5TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE YOETZET HALACHA EVENT
Wednesday, July 26, at 8:00pm in the Rinat Social hall
This year's Jewish Women's Journey Through Life focuses on mind, body & soul with panelists Shera Dubitsky, healthy mindfulness lecturer and Director of Navigation and Support Services at Sharsheret, Rebbetzin Bassie Taubes, long-time nurse and owner and director of Wellness Motivations, and Yoetzet Halacha Shoshana Samuels. After each panelist explores perspectives and tools from her years of experience of service with our community on mind, body & soul respectively, Dr. Rayzel Yaish, Director of Guidance at Ma'ayanot will moderate Q&A. Women of all ages and stages are welcome!  For more information and to RSVP, please visit www.rinat.org/yoetzetevent2017

TISHA B'AV YOUTH PROGRAM
Tuesday, August 1 | 10:00am-2:30pm
Sports, learning, airbrushing and a movie! Age: Going into Kindergarten to going into 5th grade. Cost: $30 per person; $80 family max. Space is limited. Sign up soon!  Clicking here to sign up:  www.rinat.org/tishabavcamp

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389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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​​​​​​Parsha shiur: Thursday, July 6, 8:30pm - Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Weinberg, Topic: "Messianic Hopes, Dreams and Predictions"

The Adult Education Committee of Rinat Yisrael is Pleased to Present a Distinguished Scholar in Residence: 

Rabbi Dr. Binyamin Lau, Author, Activist, Teacher, Rabbi of Ramban Synagogue, Jerusalem
Shabbat, July 8, 2017
Schedule of Presentations:
Pre-mincha Shabbat afternoon at 6:55 PM (English):  "Turning the Tanakh into a national conversation: How the 929 project has turned many thousands of Israelis toward Torah." (for more information, see http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-life-and-religion/188150/israeli-bible-study-929 )

Shabbat after mincha (Hebrew):

(דא עקא" – חובת מחאה או זכות השתיקה כנגד עוברי עבירה (עיון בסיפור תלמודי"
"Protest or Silence in the Face of Transgressors; An Analysis of a Talmudic Tale"

Thank you to our sponsors of the Scholar in Residence:
Jere and Mitchell Esral in memory of Mitchell's daughter, Aliza Esral a"h,  עליזה חיה בת נחום ליב ונעמי in commemoration of her 9th yahrzeit.
Fay and David Landes in memory of David's father, Dr. I.J. Landes, z"l.

Rabbi Dr. Binyamin (Benny) Lau is an internationally known leader and activist who heads the Modern Orthodox Ramban Synagogue in Jerusalem and serves as chair of the Human Rights and Judaism in Action project of the Israel Democracy Institute.  A charismatic Rabbi, social entrepreneur, and media figure, he speaks out clearly on current issues, focusing on the humanistic values of Judaism and insisting that tradition face the challenges of contemporary society.  Rabbi Dr. Lau's doctorate dissertation analyzes the halakhic theories of R. Ovadia Yosef, z"l, one of this generation's most outstanding rabbinic scholars.  A noted author, he has published scores of books and research articles on the Jewish heritage. Under his leadership, the Ramban synagogue has become a hub of religious, cultural, and benevolent activity serving the entire Jerusalem community and beyond.

NEROT ANNUAL DESSERT -  LAST 2 DAYS TO BE LISTED IN NEROT SCROLL OF HONOR!

Deadline to be included in the printed Scroll of Honor is
​​​​​​​Tomorrow, WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 AT 8:00PM

Shabbat, Parshat Balak, July 8 at 4:30pm in the Rinat Social Hall.  
Please join us as we offer Hakarat HaTov to Mrs. Ruth Hartstein for her contributions to Rinat. Guest speaker: Mrs. Orly Nadler.  Dessert and a light Seudah Shelishit will be served.  To contribute dessert and pay tribute to Ruth, please go to www.rinat.org/nerotdessert .

Rabbi Wiener Tefillah shiur for women: Mondays July 10, 17, and 24 at 8:00pm 
Rabbi Wiener will give a 3 part series for women on "Insights into Tefillah and the Structure of the Siddur". 

Youth Tisha B'Av  Program

While you Fast...Let Rinat take care of your children
Sports, learning, airbrushing and a movie!
Date: August 1, 10:00am-2:30pm
Age: Going into Kindergarten to going into 5th grade
Cost: $30 per person; $80 family max
Sign up to follow. Stay tuned!

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389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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Rabbi Adler's shiurim - final week for the summer
Last Women's Chumash and Mishna shiurim: Wednesday, June 28
 

Kehunah Lecture Series Final class: TODAY, Tuesday June 27 at 8:00pm: Rabbi Ozer Glickman will be concluding the lecture series covering many concepts concerning Kehuna. 
Please note that there is an additional mincha minyan at 7:45pm that will enable participants to make it to the shiur on time.

Parsha shiur: Thursday, June 29, 8:30pm - Rabbi Alan Berkowitz 
Where have I read this before?

Pre-Mincha shiur: Shabbat, July 1, 7:00pm - Rabbi Wiener.

Topic: Business Ethics: Compensation for a Missed Appointment

Sunday morning July 2 |  8:45am | Rabbi Jesse Horn will be speaking. Title: Teflilat Ma’ariv Reshut. 

The Adult Education Committee of Rinat Yisrael is Pleased to Present a Distinguished Scholar in Residence: 

Rabbi Dr. Binyamin Lau, Author, Activist, Teacher, Rabbi of Ramban Synagogue, Jerusalem
Shabbat, July 8, 2017
Schedule of Presentations:
Premincha Shabbat afternoon at 6:55 PM (English):  "Turning the Tanakh into a national conversation: How the 929 project has turned many thousands of Israelis toward Torah." (for more information, see http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-life-and-religion/188150/israeli-bible-study-929 )

Shabbat after mincha (Hebrew):

(דא עקא" – חובת מחאה או זכות השתיקה כנגד עוברי עבירה (עיון בסיפור תלמודי"
"Protest or Silence in the Face of Transgressors; An Analysis of a Talmudic Tale"

Rabbi Dr. Binyamin (Benny) Lau is an internationally known leader and activist who heads the Modern Orthodox Ramban Synagogue in Jerusalem and serves as chair of the Human Rights and Judaism in Action project of the Israel Democracy Institute.  A charismatic Rabbi, social entrepreneur, and media figure, he speaks out clearly on current issues, focusing on the humanistic values of Judaism and insisting that tradition face the challenges of contemporary society.  Rabbi Dr. Lau's doctorate dissertation analyzes the halakhic theories of R. Ovadia Yosef, z"l, one of this generation's most outstanding rabbinic scholars.  A noted author, he has published scores of books and research articles on the Jewish heritage. Under his leadership, the Ramban synagogue has become a hub of religious, cultural, and benevolent activity serving the entire Jerusalem community and beyond.

NEROT ANNUAL DESSERT 
Shabbat, Parshat Balak, July 8 at 4:30pm in the Rinat Social Hall.  
Please join us as we offer Hakarat HaTov to Mrs. Ruth Hartstein for her contributions to Rinat. Guest speaker: Mrs. Orly Nadler.  Dessert and a light Seudah Shelishit will be served.  To contribute dessert and pay tribute to Ruth, please go to www.rinat.org/nerotdessert .

Rabbi Wiener Tefillah shiur for women: Mondays July 10, 17, and 24 at 8:00pm 
Rabbi Wiener will give a 3 part series for women on "Insights into Tefila and the Structure of the Siddur". 

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389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP VOTING - TODAY IS LAST CHANCE TO VOTE
Reminder that general membership voting is still going on today, Tuesday, June 20 in the Rinat office till 5:00pm, and from 8:00-9:30pm outside the Beit Midrash.

Changes to Rabbi Adler's shiurim:

No Mishnah shiur on June 21
Last Gemara shiur Monday, June 26
Last Mishna shiur on Wednesday, June 28.
All shiurim begin at 8:00pm with mincha at 7:45pm in addition to  zman mincha maariv at its regularly scheduled time. 

Parsha shiur:Thursday, June 22, 8:30pm - Rabbi Ezra Wiener

Cong. Rinat Yisrael Adult Education Proudly Presents our Scholars in Residence:
Ari Sacher, Iron Dome System Project Manager, and Tova Sacher, Univ. of Haifa
This Shabbat, June 24, 2017
Shabbat Schedule - Ari Sacher:
Shabbat morning at both the 8:30 and 9:00 minyanim: “The Best Offense is a Good Defense - Why only Yaakov Avinu could have designed the Patriot Missile System”.
Shabbos before mincha: “The Miracle of Iron Dome”.
Shabbos after mincha: “Living on Autopilot -Why the crash of a jetliner should make us reconsider the way we live”.
Sunday morning, following the 8:00am, Shacharit, Tova Sacher will speak on:"Insights from the Cairo Genizah". 

Cong.Rinat Yisrael Adult Education Presents
Dr. Yosef Priel, Prof. of Jewish Studies, Bar Ilan University
Topic: "The Songs of Israel’s Wars:  An audio-visual journey through Israeli songs we love". Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 8:00pm in Classroom D-E
This program will be entirely in Hebrew.

Rav Glickman's shiur on Kehuna is cancelled tonight, Tuesday, June 20. The final shiur will take place next week, on June 27.

Pre-Mincha shiur: Shabbat, July 1, 7:00pm - Rabbi Ezra Wiener 

Nerot Annual Dessert: Shabbat, Parshat Balak, July 8, 4:00pm in the Rinat Social Hall.  
Please join us as we offer Hakarat HaTov to Mrs. Ruth Hartstein for her contributions to Rinat. Guest speaker: Mrs. Orly Nadler.  Dessert and a light Seudah Shelishit will be served.  To contribute dessert and pay tribute to Ruth, please go to www.rinat.org/nerotdessert

Congregation Rinat Yisrael
389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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Please note the following changes in Rabbi Adler's shiurim:

Monday Gemara shiur is taking place tonight, Tuesday June 13th
Wednesday night June 14 Mishna shiur will take place from 7:30-8:30pm
No shiur on Monday June 19th
No Mishnah shiur on June 21st
Last Gemara shiur Monday, June 26
Last Mishna shiur on Wednesday, June 28.
All shiurim begin at 8:00pm with mincha at 7:45pm in addition to  zman mincha maariv at its regularly scheduled time. 

Rav Glickman's shiur on Kehuna is cancelled tonight, Tuesday, June 13. The final shiur will take place in 2 weeks, on June 27.

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Parsha shiur: Thursday, June 15, 8:30pm: Dr. Tzipora Meier
Topic:  המעפילים - What were they thinking?
 

Pre-Mincha shiur: Shabbat, June 17, 6:55pm | Aaron Friedman. Topic: Covering Up : Is there a Halachic basis for a dress code for women?

RINAT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Sunday, June 18, 2017/24 Sivan 5776 | 9:00am | Classroom D-E
As previously announced, our annual membership meeting will take place at the shul. Voting will take place immediately prior to and following the meeting. Additional voting times will also be provided. 
At the meeting, members will vote on the following items: 
    1.  Approval of officers/trustees; and
    2.  Approval of 2017-2018 budget (copies will be made available for review). 
At the meeting, the above agenda items, together with a review of the recently completed fiscal year and the shul's current financial condition, will be presented, and there will be an opportunity for members to ask questions.

Cong. Rinat Yisrael Adult Education Proudly Presents our Scholars in Residence:
Ari Sacher, Iron Dome System Project Manager, and Tova Sacher, Univ. of Haifa
Shabbat, June 24, 2017
Schedule (Ari Sacher):
Shabbat morning at both the 8:30 and 9:00 minyanim: “The Best Offense is a Good Defense - Why only Yaakov Avinu could have designed the Patriot Missile System”.
Shabbos before mincha: “The Miracle of Iron Dome”.
Shabbos after mincha: “Living on Autopilot -Why the crash of a jetliner should make us reconsider the way we live”.
Sunday morning (Tova Sacher) at 8:45am: "Insights from the Cairo Genizah" 

Cong.Rinat Yisrael Adult Education Presents
Dr. Yosef Priel, Prof. of Jewish Studies, Bar Ilan University
Topic: "The Songs of Israel’s Wars:  An audio-visual journey through Israeli songs we love". Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 8:00pm in Classroom D-E
This program will be entirely in Hebrew.

Congregation Rinat Yisrael
389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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GRADUATION KIDDUSH THIS SHABBAT—JUNE 10!

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP IS TODAY!
Please follow the link below and include your graduate's name and school
by THURSDAY, JUNE 8 at 5:00pm.
https://www.rinat.org/gradkiddush  
Please note: you must be logged into the website in order to sign up for the kiddush.
Thank you and Mazal tov on your graduates!

Parsha shiur: Thursday, June 8, 8:30pm  in the Beit Midrash: Rabbi Mark Gottlieb
Topic: Moshe as a Nursing Mother: On Rav Soloveitchik's Philosophy of Education.
Please note that zman mincha will take place in the Main shul tonight.

Congregation Rinat Yisrael
389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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