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Year End Reminder
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Rabbi Strauchler will share his daily divrei halacha over What’sapp. These are recordings of his 5 – 7 minute presentations between Mincha and Maariv. To receive them, click here. To sponsor, click here.
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This week's learning is sponsored by Susan Feuerstein & Louis Rudin in commemoration of the first yahrzeit of Marion Rudin, z"l, משא איטקא .
Tuesday, December 14th, 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.
Wednesday, December 15th, 12:30pm. Rabbi Adler's Chumash Shiur. To join, click here.
Wednesday, December 15th, 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 15th, 7:45pm. Rinat Chavruta Initiative (RCI). 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. If you would like to sponsor the program, help out or have any questions, click here.
Wednesday, December 15th, 8pm. Rabbi Adler's Mishna Shiur. To join, click here.
Wednesday, December 15th, 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 16th, 16pm. Ulpan Class Advanced Series Fall/Winter Semester with Keren Ashram. (Remaining class dates are: 12/23 and 12/30.) To join, click here. Password: RinatUlpan. To register, click here.
Friday night, December 17th, 7:30pm. Nerot's Ladies Oneg at the Wiener Residence, 420 Maitland Avenue.
Shabbat, December 18th, 8:15pm. Rambam Shiur. Located in the Beit Midrash.
Shabbat, December 18th, 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 18th, 9am, Teen Minyan. Located in Social Hall B. To sponsor a kiddush, click here.
Shabbat, December 18th, 10:30am. Tot Shabbat, located in the Beit Midrash Back Room.
Shabbat, December 18th, 10:30am. Elie Berman's Shailot UTshuvot Shiur. Located in the Beit Midrash.
Shabbat, December 18th, After the Conclusion of the 9am Minyan. Winter Sport Communal Kiddush. To sponsor, click here. Thank you to our sponsors.
Shabbat, December 18th, between Mincha and Maariv. Junior High Mishna Shiur with Avi Katz. The class will study the Mishnayot of Masechet Makkot. All vaccinated junior high school students, both girls and boys, are invited to attend. Students are required to wear masks. Located in the Beit Midrash Back Room.
Shabbat, December 18th, between Mincha and Maariv. High School Shiur with Terry Novetsky. The class utilizes Rambam's Sefer HaMitzvot to introduce important Torah concepts not typically covered in High School. All vaccinated high school students, both young women and men, are invited to attend. Located in Classroom C.
Shabbat, December 18th, between Mincha and Maariv. Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler. Located in the Main Shul.
Motzei Shabbat, December 18th, 6pm. Parent/Child Learning in the Beit Midrash, followed by pizza in the Tent. This week is sponsored by Lauren & Efrem Reis in honor of the parent/child learning program and the time it provides for us to learn together. To sponsor parent/child learning, click here or send an email by clicking here. To join via Zoom, click here. Use Password: PCLearn21.
Motzei Shabbat, December 18th, 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. (Remaining class dates are: 1/8, 1/15 and 1/22.) To register, click here. For any questions, email Rabbi Strauchler by clicking here.
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. Deadline to register is today! Masks are required for the unvaccinated.
Sunday, December 19th, 10am. A Conversation with Mark Oppenheimer about his new book, "Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood." If you would like a signed, personalized bookplate, click here. To join, click here.
Monday, December 20th, 8pm. Rabbi Adler's Gemara Shiur. To join, click here.
Friday, December 24th, 9am. Legal Holiday Shiur, Rabbi Rafael Aspir. "Chullin 11a: Chazaka, Rov, and Cheese from an Animal Found to be a Treifa." To join, click here.
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." Copies of the book will be available to purchase and signing. Located in the Social Hall.
Wednesday, December 29th, 1pm. Blood Drive. To make an appointment, click here. Use group code: 66985 or text (917) 699-9073. Appointments are preferred, walk-ins will be welcomed if drive capacity permits. Please bring photo ID and eat before donating blood.
Sunday, January 2nd, 9:30am. Shulie Mishkin Virtual Tour. To join, click here.
Friday night, January 14th, 8:30pm. Oneg with Rabbi Yonah Berman. "Lo Yanum viLo Yishan: Perspectives on Nighttime in the Bible and Talmud." This Shiur is in commemoration of the 12th yahrzeit of our beloved member, Bonnie Berman, z"l. Located in the Social Hall.
Sunday, January 16th, 8:30pm. Rinat's Social Action Committee's Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event. More details to follow.
