Weekly Brief

FISCAL YEAR END IS NEAR

With the end of our fiscal year approaching at the end of May, please make sure to pay all outstanding amounts as soon as possible and before month-end. Payments can be made by credit card or e-check at www.rinat.org. Please contact the office (via email at  billing@rinat.org or by phone at 201-837-2795, ext. 102) if you have any questions.

NEROT IS SEEKING NEW LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION

• Nerot’s Mission: to unite the women of Rinat through social and learning programs.
• We offer chesed opportunities and help in shul programming.
• In addition to creating many enjoyable women’s programs throughout the year, Nerot is behind several successful initiatives that are run annually: Mishloach Manot, Pesach wine sale, Simchat Torah candy bags, Flowers for the shul.
• All are welcome to share ideas and participate.
• We are always looking to create new programs and continue ongoing projects that enhance Rinat.
• Current Nerot Co-Presidents, Sue Feuerstein and Reva Judas, will offer continued support and guidance.

If you would like to be involved or for more information, please contact nerot@rinat.org or president@rinat.org.

RINAT OFFICE
Please note that the Rinat Office will be closed Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Teen Boys’ Mishmar with Rabbi Gerson will not be meeting this week.

Daf Yomi Iyun Topics with Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, May 22nd, 9pm. To sponsor, click here. Join via Zoom by clicking here.

RCA/Barkai Rabbinic Exchange Program with Rabbi Moshe Bloom—Shabbat, May 23rd–24th.

• Friday Night, 7pm Minyan. “Who's Afraid of JAFFA Oranges? Separating Terumot and Ma’aserot from the produce of Eretz Yisrael”. Main Shul.
• Shabbat Morning, all Minyanim. “What I Learned from My Army Service as a Battalion Rabbi in Reserves during the War of Iron Swords”.
• Shabbat, between Mincha and Maariv. “An Israeli and American Rabbi Walk into Shul”. A public discussion about our communities. What can we learn from one another? Main Shul.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur with Elie Berman and Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler will not be meeting this week.

Torah and Chill with Rebbetzin CM Gerson and Popsicles in the Park will be rescheduled to a later date.
 
Parent/Child Learning—Shabbat, May 24th, 5:30pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, May 25th, following the 8am Minyan (approx.) 8:35am. Infuse a 10-minute burst of inspiration into your week. Main Shul.

Songs and Tastes of Israel: Yom Yerushalayim at Rinat—Monday, May 26th. Join us for Shacharit with Musical Hallel at 8am featuring live music with Shy Krug and Ari Levine, followed by a full Israeli Buffet and hot breakfast from 8:50–11am. Please anticipate a 15-minute hallel. Pricing (for breakfast): Full Members-$25/Adult, $12.50/Child. Affiliate Members-$35/Adult, $17.50/Child. Non-Members: $40/Adult, $20/Child. To register, click here. Sponsored by Sari Friedbauer & Murray Leben in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Murray’s beloved father Benjamin Leben, z”l. Additional sponsorship opportunities available.

Lunch and Discussion with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, May 27th, 1pm. We will be reviewing articles from TRADITION: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought. May’s Article: “Orthodoxy, Wealth, and Tackiness” by Rabbi Alex S. Ozar. For source materials, click here. To join the WhatsApp group, click here. Classroom D/E.

Nerot Cake Decorating with Dalia Barrocas—Tuesday, May 27th, 7:30pm. Registration is now closed. Follow Dalia on Instagram @_divine_desserts. Social Hall.

Bakery for Israel Sale. To place an order, click here. Please contact israelaction@rinat.org with any questions. Pick up Thursday, May 29th, 12pm– onwards. 1335 Fayette Street.
 
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