Weekly Brief

MAY 2025 CALENDAR
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NORPAC
On Tuesday, May 20th, NORPAC will hold its annual Mission to Washington. Your presence remains vital during our visits to Congress. We will advocate for bipartisan support of the Israel-U.S. relationship during this very volatile time, as Jewish Americans who love Israel and are facing a disturbing increase in antisemitism in our own country. Register at norpac.net/mission-to-washington by Sunday, May 4th. If you cannot attend physically, please consider sponsoring someone who may not be able to pay full price (confidentiality maintained). Questions? Please contact Avi Schranz, NORPAC Executive Director, avi@norpac.net or call 201-788-5133.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT

Teen Boys' Mishmar with Rabbi Gerson—Thursday, May 1st, 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, May 1st, 9pm. To sponsor, click here. Zoom by clicking here.

Mizrachi360 Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Netanel Elyashiv—Friday, May 2nd-Sunday, May 4th.

• Friday Night, between Mincha and 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 with Elie Berman—Shabbat, May 3rd, 10:30am. "Between Accuracy and Respect: Navigating קריאת התורה Corrections". Beit Midrash.

The IDF Kiddush—Shabbat, May 3rd, following Mussaf in the Main Shul 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 provides crucial assistance to widows and families of IDF soldiers who fell during Swords of Iron. To sponsor, click here. Social Hall.

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.

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. Main Shul.

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.
 
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