Weekly Brief

TONIGHT AT 8PM
Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin “Biblical Natural History And The Case For Israel”. Sponsored by Yocheved & Bennett Deutsch. Beit Midrash.

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.

SOUP FOR ISRAEL
Israel still needs our help! Calling all chefs to participate in Soup for Israel just in time for Thanksgiving! Volunteer by clicking here, Deadline to sign up is today.

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER WITH THE PENNERS
Join our Scholars in Residence, Rabbi Menachem Penner & Rebbetzin Adeena Penner for Shabbat Dinner. To register and for more information, click here.

BAR MITZVAH PROGRAM
Rabbi Strauchler's Bar Mitzvah Program will begin Motzei Shabbat, December 7th. To register and for mor details, click here.

FALL/WINTER MOTZEI SHABBAT SERIES-RABBI JACOB J. SCHACTER
introducing a new Saturday night series, beginning December 7th at 8 PM. Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter will begin this series by discussing “Defining the Concept of ‘Shalom’ in the Jewish Tradition”. For more information and to register, click here.

PEACE OF MIND-VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Rinat will host a unit of 12-16 IDF soldiers from December 8th-15th.For more information, click here. To volunteer, email peaceofmind@rinat.org.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler 
Wednesday, November 20th, 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, November 20th, 7:30pm. Classroom C.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, November 20th, 8:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, November 21st, 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.

Ezkerechi Zionist Club—Thursday, November 21st, 8pm. Special edition on Rabbi Sacks’ Israeli legacy in recognition of The Rabbi Sacks Global Day of Learning 2024. Classroom D/E.

Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, November 21st, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

Halacha Shiur with Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein—Shabbat, November 23rd, following the 8:30am Minyan. Beit Midrash.

Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, November 23rd, between Mincha/Maariv. Main Shul.

Parent/Child Learning—Motzei Shabbat, November 23rd, 6:05pm. Kahoot, Pizza, Raffle and More! To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Lunch and Discussion—Tuesday, November 26th, 1pm. We will be reviewing articles from Tradition: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought. November’s Article: "Book Review - Elana Stein Hain, 'Circumventing the Law: Rabbinic Perspectives on Loopholes and Legal Integrity' and Daniel Z. Feldman 'Letter and Spirit Evasion, Avoidance, and Workarounds in the Halakhic System'" Reviewed by Yaakov Taubes. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. For source materials, click here. To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E.

Davening 101—Tuesday, November 26th, 8pm. To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E.

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SOUP FOR ISRAEL
Israel still needs our help! Calling all chefs to participate in Soup for Israel just in time for Thanksgiving! Volunteer by Tuesday, November 19th by clicking here. Can’t cook? Stay tuned for soup purchasing information in the coming week. For more info, email tzivyagelbtuch@gmail.com. All proceeds will be going to help our brothers and sisters in Israel!

BAR MITZVAH PROGRAM
We are excited to announce the start of our Bar Mitzvah Program 5785 with Rabbi Strauchler.
During a series of 7 classes, Rabbi Strauchler will help prepare young men for their bar mitzvah with the study of Hilchot Tefillin, Group Discussions, Q&A, Chesed and other activities.
Classes begin Motzei Shabbat, December 7th, 6:45-8pm and will continue December 21st, January 4th, 11th and February 8th, 15th, 22nd.
To pre-register for classes, click here.

PEACE OF MIND-VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Rinat will host a unit of 21 IDF soldiers from December 8th-15th. We will partner with the Peace of Mind Program, peaceofmind.org.il, to create an environment for these heroes to process their combat experience together as a group with specially trained therapists. The distance from Israel and the community support play an important role in creating a safe, quiet and supportive environment. Members of our community will be afforded the opportunity to spend quality time with Israel’s best, in the process creating long-lasting personal ties and relationships. We are seeking volunteers for a variety of jobs. To become involved in this important program, email peaceofmind@rinat.org.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler 
Wednesday, November 13th, 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, November 13th, 7:30pm. Classroom C.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, November 13th, 8:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, November 14th, 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, November 14th, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

Baby Boomer Dinner—Friday, November 15th, following Maariv, (Approximately 5:30pm). Registration is now closed. Social Hall.

Rabbi Kenny Brander—Shabbat, November 16th, at the 7, 8:30, 8:45 and 9am Minyanim. "Finding your Hineni: When Two Voices Compete".

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, November 16th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, November 16th, between Mincha/Maariv. Main Shul.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Motzei Shabbat, November 16th, 6:10pm. Kohoot, Pizza, Raffle and More! To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Blood Drive—Monday, November 18th, 1-7pm. To register, click here. Social Hall.
 
Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, Tuesday, November 19th 8pm. “Biblical Natural History And The Case For Israel”. Sponsored by Yocheved & Bennett Deutsch. Beit Midrash.

RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
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ELECTION DAY - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
An Important Message from the RCBC 
Please enjoy this short video from many of our community rabbis! Click here

Election Day Voting - Regular Polling Station
Polls open until 8pm tonight.
If you received a mail-in ballot, please be sure to mail it in.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need you!!!  Start this new year as a volunteer for Rinat.  There are many committees that are eager for new participants, and now is a great time for you to get more involved.  Add your voice to the conversation!  Take on a leadership role!  And most immediately, if you are available to be a baal koreh or you would like to be a shaliach tzibbur, please reach out to one of the Gabbaim.
 
If you would like to volunteer to be a baal koreh or shaliach tzibbur, please contact Robbie Mendeles or Adam Loskove at gabbai@rinat.org.
 
If you would like to join one of our committees, please contact Natan Krohn at President@Rinat.org or complete this form.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler 
Wednesday, November 6th, 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.

Stand Together Rally—Washington DC—Registration ends November 6th, 3pm. Rally takes place Sunday, November 10th, Doors open 12pm. For more information and to register, click here. Registration extended to Wednesday, November 6th, 3pm. To register for the Rinat bus, cost $45 per seat, click here.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, November 6th, 7:30pm. Classroom C.Please note new location.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, November 6th, 8:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, November 7th, 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, November 7th, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, November 9th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Veterans Day Recognition Program—Shabbat, November 9th, following the 9am Minyan. Main Shul, communal kiddush to follow in the Social Hall. To sponsor, go to www.rinat.org/kiddush.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Motzei Shabbat, November 9th, 6:10pm. Please note new time. Kohoot, Pizza, Raffle and More! To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.
 

Rabbi Dr. David Harbater, Sunday November 10th, following 8am minyan. Book Launch, “In the Beginnings: Discovering the Two Worldviews Hidden within Genesis 1-11”. To sponsor, click here. For source materials click here. Beit Midrash.

RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
For our quickest method of receiving important community updates, join our WhatsApp group by clicking here.

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ELECTION DAY - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
An Important Message from the RCBC 
Please enjoy this short video from many of our community rabbis! Click here

Early Voting At The Rodda Center
Tuesday, October 29th - Saturday, November 2nd, 10am-8pm
Sunday, November 3rd, 10am-6pm
Election Day Voting - Regular Polling Station
Tuesday, November 5th, 6am-8pm
If you received a mail-in ballot, please be sure to mail it in.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need you!!!  Start this new year as a volunteer for Rinat.  There are many committees that are eager for new participants, and now is a great time for you to get more involved.  Add your voice to the conversation!  Take on a leadership role!  And most immediately, if you are available to be a baal koreh or you would like to be a shaliach tzibbur, please reach out to one of the Gabbaim.
 
If you would like to volunteer to be a baal koreh or shaliach tzibbur, please contact Robbie Mendeles or Adam Loskove at gabbai@rinat.org.
 
If you would like to join one of our committees, please contact Natan Krohn at President@Rinat.org or complete this form.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Davening 101 with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, October 29th, 8pm. For more information and to register, click here. Classroom D/E.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler 
Wednesday, October 30th, 12:30pm. Beit Midrash.

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

Blood Drive—Thursday, October 31st, 1-7pm.To register, click here. Social Hall.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, October 31st, 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.

Ezkerechi Zionist Club—Thursday, October 31st, 8pm. Do you want to make Israel a bigger part of your life? Join our bi-monthly discussions on Israeli culture, modern Hebrew and religious Zionist thought. Classroom D/E.

Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, October 31st, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

GPATS Shabbaton — Shabbat, November 1st-2nd.
· Tehila Mermelstein  - Shiur At Friday Night Women's Tisch/Oneg. Location TBD.
· Sarah Ross - 8:30am Minyan Drasha*, 9:00am Minyan Drasha*.
· Leora Muskat - Teen Minyan Drasha*, Iyun Shiur Between Mincha And Maariv.
· Dafna Levine - 7:00am Minyan Drasha*, 8:45am Minyan Drasha*
*All drashot will take place at the conclusion of tefilla

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, November 2nd, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, November 2nd, 4:30pm. Please note new time. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.
 
Petting Zoo, Sunday November 3rd. Full member/$7 per child, Affiliate member/$8 per child, Non-Member/$10 per child. Rinat Parking Lot.

Hilchot Kashrut Refresher Course—Monday, November 4th, 8pm. A review of principles from sources to practical application for the modern kitchen. Classroom D/E.

Veterans Day Recognition Program—Friday, November 8th—Shabbat, November 9th. Rinat is proud to be honoring our US military veterans. We will be partnering with Koshertroops and joined by at least a dozen active members in the US military over Shabbat.

Submit your veteran’s stories by Sunday, November 3rd, midnight, go to www.rinat.org/veteransday. If you submitted your veterans’ story last year, you do not need to resubmit. To view last year’s veterans booklet, go to tinyurl.com/rinatveterans2023 . For more details, including the opportunity to register for Shabbat meals with our guest of honor, Jacob Freedman and active military officers, go to www.rinat.org/veteransday
 
Shabbat, November 9th, Veterans Day Communal Kiddush. To sponsor, go to www.rinat.org/kiddush.

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For Sukkot schedule, click here

Wednesday, October 16th, 10-11am. Youth Sukkah Decorating. 
 
First Day of Sukkot Thursday, October 17th, 4-5:30pm. Sukkah Hop. 

First Day of Sukkot, Thursday, October 17th, 4:55pm. Dr. Ellie Schainker. “Epidemics, Agunot, and Religious Reform in Tsarist Russia”. Sponsored by Sheryl & Bruce Schainker in honor of their children. Main Shul.
 
Second Day of Sukkot, Friday, October 18th, 4:55pm. Akiva Prager “פרי החג and the קרבנות of Non-Jews: Crucial Lessons for our Personal עבודה”. Main Shul.
 
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot, October 19th, 4:35pm. Rabbi Dr. Ephraim Kanarfogel. “Three Novel Approaches of the (Tosafist) Brothers of Evreux on Taking the Arba Minim, Kavanah in Davening, and Rabbinic Authority”. Main Shul.
  
Shabbat Chol Hamoed October 19th, 4:45pm. Parent Child Learning and Siyum. Rinat Sukkah 
 
Tuesday, October 22nd, 1pm. Simchat Torah Candy Packing. Teens and Adults are invited to pack Simchat Torah Candy Bags with Yachad/JUF NJ. To RSVP, email nerot@rinat.org . To sponsor the candy bags, go to www.rinat.org/simchattorahcandy  Yachad, 259 Cedar Lane.

Shmini Atzeret, Wednesday, October 23rd, 11-11:45pm. Shmini Atzeret-One Year Later. Join us for a collaborative program between Congregation Rinat Yisrael, Bnai Yeshurun, Shaarei Orah, Shaare Tefilah and Zichron Mordechai.  Social Hall.

Shmini Atzeret, Thursday, October 24th, 4:45pm, Rabbi Hayyim Angel. “Kohelet: The Encounter Between Tradition And Critical Mindedness”
 
Shmini Atzeret Thursday, October 24th, between Mincha and Maariv. עץ חיים היא-A Communal Siyum to Mark the Yahrzeit of Those Who Perished on October 7th.

Simchat Torah, Thursday, October 24th, following the first hakafa. Shera Dubitsky. Hannah Schlanger Annual Memorial Shiur. “Eenie Meenie Miney Mo: How Hashem Makes Choices”. Women’s event/Men are welcome. Social Hall.
 
Simchat Torah, Friday, October 25th, following davening in the Main Shul. Communal Kiddush— Social Hall.

RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
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HIGH HOLIDAYS AT RINAT
Yom Kippur Schedule
To view the Yom Kippur schedule, click here.

Yom Kippur Appeal
Please give generously to the 5785 Yom Kippur Appeal, by clicking here. We’re hoping for 100% participation. As our facilities utilization, membership, programming, utilities, operational, security and maintenance needs increase, so do our costs. We rely on your financial support in order to continue to serve our community.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Hilchot Kashrut Refresher Course—Tuesday, October 8th, 8pm. A review of principles from sources to practical application for the modern kitchen. Classroom D/E.

Davening 101 with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, October 8th, 9pm. For more information and to register, click here. Classroom D/E.

Arba Minim Sale deadline to order extended to Tuesday, October 8th, Midnight. Pickup on Sunday, October 13th, 6:45-8:15pm. If needed, exchanges can be made at the Judaica House. Questions? Contact lulav@rinat.org. Social Hall.

Bring Israel into your Sukkah Vinyl Hanging Pickup—For orders placed by September 30th, pickup Wednesday, October 9th, 9am-6pm. For orders placed by October 7th, pickup Monday, October 14th, 9am-6pm. Rinat Office.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, October 9th, 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.

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

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, October 10th, 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.

Ezkerechi Zionist Club—Thursday, October 10th, 8pm. Do you want to make Israel a bigger part of your life? Join our bi-monthly discussions on Israeli culture, modern Hebrew and religious Zionist thought. Classroom D/E.

Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, October 10th, 9pm. Zoom by clicking here.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur with Elie Berman and Parent Child Learning will not be meeting this week, Shabbat, October 12th.

BCJAC Brings Congressman Ritchie Torres to Speak in Teaneck—Sunday, October 13th, 8pm. Join BCJAC for an event with Congressman Ritchie Torres! Let’s show him that his allyship, advocacy, and clear moral compass are deeply appreciated. Seating is limited. Advance registration is required and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. $5 per person charge to cover security. Can’t wait to see you there! To register, click here.

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HIGH HOLIDAYS AT RINAT
Rosh Hashana Schedule
To view the Rosh Hashana Schedule, click here.

Yom Kippur Appeal
Please give generously to the 5785 Yom Kippur Appeal, by clicking here. We’re hoping for 100% participation. As our facilities utilization, membership, programming, utilities, operational, security and maintenance needs increase, so do our costs. We rely on your financial support in order to continue to serve our community.

Ezrah Cares
This Elul, join us in helping Bergen County families bridge the gap.  
1 in 8 Bergen County families depend on Project Ezrah to get to stability. Your support will make a real difference to our neighbors that need it.
Donate today and show that we care for our community, and we all know financial stability can change in any moment. Donate by clicking here.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener and “Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita” with Rabbi Wiener is on hiatus and will resume Thursday, October 10th.

College Visit Series with Rabbi Strauchler-Rutgers—Thursday, September 26th, 8pm. "Should Judaism be Easy or Hard? Rabbi Soloveitchik vs. Rabbi Sacks". Rutgers Hillel.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, September 28th, 10:30pm. "Must a Father Pay for His Child's Wedding?" Beit Midrash.

Shmooze For Our Future has been canceled.

Rabbi Moshe Bernstein—Shabbat, September 28th, 4:50-6:05pm. “Psalm 47: If We Are Going to Recite It Fourteen Times, Doesn’t It Make Sense to Study It at Least Once?” Main Shul.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, September 28th, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.
Volunteer to help maintain Parent-Child Learning! For more details email dmeier328@gmail.com or president@rinat.org.

David Shyovitz—Shabbat, September 28th, between Mincha/Maariv. “Body and Soul: Theories of Teshuva and The Question of Human Identity". Main Shul.

Erev Shira V’Hitorerut—Motzei Shabbat, September 28th. Join Rinat and The Stella K. Abraham Beit Midrash for Women of Yeshiva Har Etzion at Migdal Oz for “An Evening of Song and Inspiration”. Schedule: 9:45pm-Erev Shira with Racheli Schmell (for women only). Social Hall B. 11:45pm-Rav Moshe Taragin. “Crying Out to Hashem from the Darkness”. Main Shul. 12:45am-Minyan for Selichot. Main Shul.

Armed With The Facts, An Event for Young Professionals—Sunday, September 29th, 8pm. Navigating the Israel Palestinian Conflict In Various Settings. For more information and to register, click here.

Community Knits will be on hiatus starting Wednesday, October 2nd and will resume Wednesday, November 6th.

There are many volunteer opportunities in the Rinat community. To become involved and be included in our database, click here.

RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
For our quickest method of receiving important community updates, join our What'sApp group by clicking here.

HIGH HOLIDAYS AT RINAT
Yom Kippur Appeal
Please give generously to the 5785 Yom Kippur Appeal, by clicking here. We’re hoping for 100% participation. As our facilities utilization, membership, programming, utilities, operational, security and maintenance needs increase, so do our costs. We rely on your financial support in order to continue to serve our community.

Ezrah Cares
This Elul, join us in helping Bergen County families bridge the gap.  
1 in 8 Bergen County families depend on Project Ezrah to get to stability. Your support will make a real difference to our neighbors that need it.
Donate today and show that we care for our community, and we all know financial stability can change in any moment. Donate by clicking here.

Gabbai Cards
In planning for the upcoming Yamim Noraim, new gabbai cards are being prepared. Below, please find a link to an updated version created, based on the information currently in our database.  If any edits are required, please e-mail  gabbaicards@rinat.org no later than Monday, September 23rd. To view the Gabbai cards, click here. (This is for Full Members only)​​​​​​​

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, September 19th, 1-1:30pm. 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. For Zoom link, click here.

***NEW***Shiurim on Choshen Mishpat Topics based on the Teachings of Rav Asher Weiss Shlita with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, September 19th, 9pm. For Zoom link, click here.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, September 21st, 10:30pm. "When a Rabbi Must Answer a Question". Beit Midrash.

The Iyun Shiur between Mincha and Maariv will not be meeting this week to allow participation in the Tzarich Iyun program.

Tzarich Iyun—Shabbat, September 21st, 5pm. Paths to Kedusha/Spirituality. To register, click here. Social Hall.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, September 21st, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.
Volunteer to help maintain Parent-Child Learning! For more details email dmeier328@gmail.com or president@rinat.org.
 
Melaveh Malka & Kumzitz—Motzei Shabbat, September 21st, 8:30pm. Join us for Rinat ruach, singing and words of inspiration. Light refreshments will be served. Music led by Rinat Members Dan Bloom, Ari Levine and Shy Krug. To register, click here. Beit Midrash.

Rabbi Michael Rosensweig—Sunday, September 22nd, 8:45am. “The Role of Mikdash and Gevulin in the Mitzvah of Daled Minim.” Sponsored by Marilyn & Joseph Bench in commemoration of the 12th yahrzeit of Marilyn's beloved mother, Lea bat Moshe Arye, z”l, on Elul 20 and the 27th yahrzeit of Joseph's beloved mother Rachel bat Harav Shlomo Yekutiel Zalman, z”l, on Elul 21. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Lunch and Discussion with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, September 24th, 1pm. We will be reviewing articles from Tradition: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought. September 24th’s article: “Rambam of Brisk: R. Hayyim Soloveitchik’s Relationship with Mishneh Torah” by Elisha Friedman. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. For source materials, click here. Classroom D/E.

Davening 101 with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, September 24th, 8pm. For more information and to register, click here. Classroom D/E.

Nerot’s Pre-Rosh Hashana Pop Up Boutique—September 25th, 7-9pm. Located at the home of Susan & Michael Richmond, 280 Ogden Ave.

There are many volunteer opportunities in the Rinat community. To become involved and be included in our database, click here.

RINAT COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS
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HIGH HOLIDAYS AT RINAT
Yom Kippur Appeal
Please give generously to the 5785 Yom Kippur Appeal, by clicking here. We’re hoping for 100% participation. As our facilities utilization, membership, programming, utilities, operational, security and maintenance needs increase, so do our costs. We rely on your financial support in order to continue to serve our community.

Ezrah Cares
This Elul, join us in helping Bergen County families bridge the gap.  
1 in 8 Bergen County families depend on Project Ezrah to get to stability. Your support will make a real difference to our neighbors that need it.
Donate today and show that we care for our community, and we all know financial stability can change in any moment. Donate by clicking here.

Gabbai Cards
In planning for the upcoming Yamim Noraim, new gabbai cards are being prepared. Below, please find the link to an updated version created, based on the information currently in our database. If any edits are required, please e-mail  gabbaicards@rinat.org no later than Monday, September 23rd. To view the Gabbai cards, click here. (This is for Full Members only)

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Nerot Pre-Rosh Hashana Honey Sale—Order gourmet honey for Senter's Honey Bee Farm. Quantities limited! Order by Wednesday, September 18th. Pickup on Sunday, September 29th, 9am-2pm at 276 Warwick Ave. To place an order, click here​​​​​​. Questions? email, nerot@rinat.org.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler will not be meeting Wednesday, September 18th and will resume Wednesday, September 25th.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, September 18th, 7:30pm. Classroom D/E.

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

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, September 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.

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

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

The Iyun Shiur between Mincha and Maariv will not be meeting this week to allow participation in the Tzarich Iyun program.

Tzarich Iyun - Motzei Shabbat, September 21st, 5pm. Torah Discussions on Challenging Issues: "Paths to Kedusha/Spirituality". To register, click here. Social Hall.
 
Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, September 21st, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Volunteer to help maintain Parent-Child Learning! For more details email dmeier328@gmail.com or president@rinat.org.

Melaveh Malka & Kumzitz—Motzei Shabbat, September 21st, 8:30pm. Join us for Rinat ruach, singing and words of inspiration. Light refreshments will be served. Music led by Rinat Members Dan Bloom, Ari Levine and Shy Krug. Registration appreciated at, To register, click here.

Rabbi Michael Rosensweig—Sunday, September 22nd, 8:45pm. “The Role of Mikdash and Gevulin in the Mitzvah of Daled Minim.” Sponsored by Marilyn & Joseph Bench in commemoration of the 12th yahrzeit of Marilyn's beloved mother, Lea bat Moshe Arye, z”l, on Elul 20 and the 27th yahrzeit of Joseph's beloved mother Rachel bat Harav Shlomo Yekutiel Zalman, z”l, on Elul 21. Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Lunch and Discussion with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, September 24th, 1pm. We will be reviewing articles from Tradition: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought. September 24th’s article: “Rambam of Brisk: R. Hayyim Soloveitchik’s Relationship with Mishneh Torah” by Elisha Friedman. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. For source materials, click here. Classroom D/E.
 
Davening 101 with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, September 24th, 8pm. For more information and to register, click here. Classroom D/E.

Nerot’s Pre-Rosh Hashana Pop Up Boutique—September 25th, 7-9pm. Located at the home of Susan & Michael Richmond, 280 Ogden Ave.
 
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YOM KIPPUR APPEAL
Please give generously to the 5785 Yom Kippur Appeal, by clicking here. We’re hoping for 100% participation. As our facilities utilization, membership, programming, utilities, operational, security and maintenance needs increase, so do our costs. We rely on your financial support in order to continue to serve our community.

HOUSE/GABBAI NOTE
All Beit Midrash Weekday Minyanim will be meeting in Social Hall B this week due to ongoing construction of our new roof. Rinat's parking lot will be closed through Friday afternoon.

NEW SHIUR
Rabbi Wiener will be giving a new shiur on Thursday nights at 9pm on the topic of "Shailos in Choshen Mishpat" based on the teachings of Rav Asher Weiss. If you are interested in attending and/or helping sponsor this shiur, please contact Chaim Hagler either via text at 908-249-3381 or by email at ckhagler14@gmail.com.

PRE REGISTER/PRE-ORDER FOR THESE EVENTS AND INITIATIVES
Nerot Pre-Rosh Hashana Honey Sale—Order gourmet honey for Senter's Honey Bee Farm. Quantities limited! Order by Wednesday, September 18th. Pickup on Sunday, September 29th, 9am-2pm at 276 Warwick Ave. To place an order, click here​​​​​​. Questions? email, nerot@rinat.org.

Tzarich Iyun - Motzei Shabbat, September 21st, 5pm. Torah Discussions on Challenging Issues: "Paths to Kedusha/Spirituality". To register, click here. Social Hall.

Melaveh Malka & Kumzitz—Motzei Shabbat, September 21st, 8:30pm. Join us for Rinat ruach, singing and words of inspiration. Light refreshments will be served. Registration appreciated at, To register, click here.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, September 11th, 12:30pm. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E or Zoom by clicking here. Please note the change in location.

Blood Drive—Wednesday, September 11th, 1-7pm. To make an appointment, click here. Social Hall.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, September 11th, 7:30pm. Classroom D/E.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, September 11th, 8:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Back of Beit Midrash or Zoom by clicking here.

Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, September 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.

Lone Soldier Shabbat Dinner—Friday, September 13th, 8pm. Registration is now closed. Social Hall B.

Chazak Chazak, Chayalim—Friday, September 13th, 9:15pm. Join Rinat and Nevut for a unique Friday night tisch with friends and heroes as we uplift and inspire our chayalim...and ourselves. Tisch singing will be led by Ari Mandelbaum. Social Hall B.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur—Elie Berman—Shabbat, September 14th, 10:30am. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.
 
Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Shabbat, September 14th, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Volunteer to help maintain Parent-Child Learning! For more details email dmeier328@gmail.com or president@rinat.org.

Bernie Stahl—Shabbat, September 14th, 5:30pm. “To Argue or Not to Argue: Jewish Unity vs. the Necessity of Machloket”. To sponsor, click here. Main Shul.

Flu Clinic 2024—Sunday, September 15th, 10am-2pm. To make an appointment for your flu and covid vaccine, click here. Classroom D/E.
 
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