Weekly Brief

Rinat Chavruta Initiative (RCI) kicks off with special Chanukah refreshments! ​​​​​​​We are making "matches" in the coming days, and want to be sure to accommodate everyone. Open to men and women (age 14+) and to learners of all levels. There will be snacks and a sho'eil umeishiv each week to help answer questions. Feel free to come with your existing chavruta or to learn on your own. To be matched with a chavruta or for more information, click here.

Teens are invited to join our whatsapp group. Click here for all the latest Rinat Teen news, events and happenings.

To join Adult Education’s upcoming events notification whats app group, click here.

This week's learning is sponsored by Linda & Elliot Allen in memory of Vivian Allen, z"l and by Rella Feldman in commemoration of the 10th yahrzeit of Dr. Charles H. Feldman, z"l, beloved husband, father and Saba.

Tuesday, November 30th, 1:30pm. Tora Lunch & Lecture with Rabbi Strauchler. "Finding Meaning in the Small Stuff: Chanukah & Beyond."  To join via Zoom, click here.

Tuesday, November 30th, 2pm, Leah Silver's "Siddur v'Sidra." is uploaded weekly in audio and source sheet form onto what's app so it may be listened to when convenient. If interested, please join the whatsapp group by clicking here.

Tuesday, November 30th, 7pm. Chanukah Night at the NJ Devils Game. 

Wednesday, December 1st, 12:30pm. Rabbi Adler's Chumash Shiur. To join, click here. 

Wednesday, December 1st, 7:40- 8:40pm. Rabbi Wiener's Wednesday Night Shiurim Program. Rabbi Wiener will be leading two chaburot every Wednesday evening.
The first, covering topics from the classical works of mussar, Chovot Halevavot and Mesilat Yesharim, will meet from 7:40pm-8pm. 
The second, a Daf Yomi Be'iyun chabura, will meet from 8- 8:40pm. Both shiurim are located in the Beit Midrash.

Wednesday, December 1st, 7:45pm. Rinat Chavruta Initiative (RCI). Sponsored by Ruth & Daniel Hartstein in honor of Aaron's bar mitzvah. If you would like to sponsor the program, help out or have any questions, click here. 

Wednesday, December 1st, 8pm. Rabbi Adler's Mishna Shiur. To join, click here. 

Wednesday, December 1st, 9pm. "The Spirit of the Sedra" with Rabbi Effy Unterman. From Chassidus to philosophy, this chaburah will explore the Torah through various perspectives to uncover its spiritual and axiological messages. Located in the Beit Midrash. To join via Zoom, click here.

Thursday, December 2nd, 7pm. Ulpan Class Advanced Series Fall/Winter Semester with Keren Ashram. (Remaining class dates are: 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 and 12/30.) To join, click here. Password: RinatUlpan. To register, click here. 

Thursday, December 2nd, 8:30pm. Chanukah Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler. "Mehadrin min Hamehadrin: Tracking Religious Life." To join, click here.

Shabbat, December 4th, 8:15pm. Rambam Shiur. Located in the Beit Midrash.

Shabbat, December 4th, 9am until the conclusion of the 9am minyan. Drop off and pick up in front of shul. Between 9:15am-10:15am, children will be escorted to Whittier park and supervised by our group leaders. Questions? E-mail youth@rinat.org. N/PK– 6th grade groups. Davening, Parsha, and games! All children will need to mask at all times indoors.

Shabbat, December 4th, 9am, Teen Minyan. Located in Social Hall B. To sponsor a kiddush, click here.

Shabbat, December 4th, 10:30am. Tot Shabbat, located in the Beit Midrash Back Room. 

Shabbat, December 4th, 10:30am. Elie Berman's Shailot UTshuvot Shiur. Located in the Beit Midrash.

Junior High Mishna Shiur with Avi Katz is cancelled this week, December 4th, and will resume on Shabbat, December 11th. 

High School Shiur with Terry Novetsky is cancelled this week, December 4th, and will resume on Shabbat, December 11th.

Shabbat, December 4th, between Mincha and Maariv. Gemara Shiur with Terry Novetsky. Located in the Main Shul.  

Motzei Shabbat, December 4th, 7- 8:15pm. Bar Mitzvah Program 2021. A class with Rabbi Strauchler for young men in the 7th grade to help prepare them for their Bar Mitzvah with group discussions with study of Hilchot Tefillin, group discussions, Q & A, Chessed and other activities. This week's class will take place via Zoom. To join, click here. (Remaining class dates are: 12/18, 1/8, 1/15 and 1/22.) To register, click here. For any questions, email Rabbi Strauchler by clicking here.

Motzei Shabbat, December 4th, 6pm. Parent/Child Learning in the Beit Midrash, followed by pizza in the Tent. To sponsor parent/child learning, click here or send an email by clicking here. To join via Zoom, click here. Use Password: PCLearn21. 

Sunday, December 5th, 9am. Inclusive Chanukah Minyan for Individuals with Specialized Needs and their Families, Friends and Fans. Wheelchair accessible and sensory sensitive. Tefilla led by Jeff Braverman. Located in the Beit Midrash. To register, click here.  

Monday, December 6th, 8pm. Rabbi Adler's Gemara Shiur. To join, click here. 

Sunday, December 12th, 10am. Installation of Rabbi Strauchler in the Main Shul. Light refreshments to follow in the Social Hall.

Motzei Shabbat, December 18th, 8pm. Panoply Trivia Night. Bring your own team (up to 10 people) or opt for a grab-bag/mystery bag. Dairy dinner provided. $30 per person. Located in the Social Hall. To register, click here. Masks are required for the unvaccinated.

Motzei Shabbat, December 25th, 8pm. Rabbi Dr. Eugene Korn in Conversation with Rabbi Strauchler, discussing his latest book, "To Be A Holy People: Jewish Tradition and Ethical Values." Books will be available to purchase at the event. Located in the Social Hall.​​​​​​​

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