Weekly Brief

RCA/BARKAI RABBINIC EXCHANGE PROGRAM
This Shabbat, November 21st-22nd, Rabbi Strauchler will serve as Scholar in Residence at Congregation Netzach Shlomo in Petach Tikvah. He will also speak at local schools and gatherings of rabbanim.
This is part of the Barkai/RCA Rabbinic Exchange Program, designed to strengthen ties between American and Israeli communities through shared learning and leadership.
For more information, click here.

Please note that Rabbi Strauchler will be in Israel through Tuesday, November 25th. While he is away, Women's Chumash B'Iyun Shiur, Shabbat Iyun Shiur and Iyun Methodology will not be meeting.
For immediate assistance contact Rabbi Strauchler at (201) 988-0392 or Rabbi Gerson at (303) 718-3446.

STUDENTS' NIGHT OUT
Adina & Rabbi Wiener are organizing a special get‑together for all students spending the year learning in Israel. To sign up, click here. (Please fill out the form at your earliest convenience.) If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Adina or Rabbi Wiener by emailing ptandot2@gmail.com or calling, +972 53 243 4395.

THIS WEEK AT RINAT
Parsha Thoughts with Rabbi Wiener and Teen Boys Mishmar with Rabbi Gerson are on hiatus and will reconvene after Thanksgiving, Thursday, December 4th.

Scholar in Residence: Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman—Shabbat, November 21st-22nd. To sponsor, click here.

• Friday Night, during Mincha/Maariv. “Vayikra Be-Shem Hashem: Who Does This, Why and When?” Main Shul.
• Friday Night Oneg, 8pm. “But Is It ‘History’: The Historical Accuracy of the Tanach”. Reservations appreciated by clicking here. Social Hall A.
• Shabbat Morning, all Minyanim. “Antisemitism: What Is Our Spiritual Response?”
• Shabbat, between Mincha and Maariv. “The Principles of Faith: A Brief History.” Main Shul.
  
  

Youth Leader Training Meal—Friday, November 21st, following davening. (Nursery/Pre-K/K-1 Training.) Classroom D/E.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur with Elie Berman—Shabbat, November 22nd, 10:20am. “When Must Taxes Be Paid and When May Taxes Be Avoided?”. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Parent/Child Learning with Rabbi Gerson—Motzei Shabbat, November 22nd, 6:05pm. Pizza, Kahoot and prizes! Beit Midrash.

Go Bananas has been postponed to a later date.

Rabbi Wiener—Sunday, November 23rd, 9am. “Parshat Vayetzei: Lavan’s Deceit and the Royal We”. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Mesilat Yesharim with Rabbi Gerson—Sunday, November 23rd, following the 8am Minyan. Infuse a 10-minute burst of inspiration into your week. Main Shul.

Fourth Grade Mishna Group will be meeting with Avi Katz—Sunday, November 23rd, 9:15am. Classroom D/E.

Latkefest—Sunday, November 23rd, 4-6pm. Pricing: Full Members-$12/Person, $60/Family. Affiliate Members-$15/Person, $70/Family. Non-Members-$18/Person, $80/Family. To register, click here. Social Hall.

In Stitches—Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Join our community of knitters, crocheters, needlepointers and stitchers. For more information, email knitting@rinat.org. Classroom G.

Mitchell First—Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27th, following the 8am Minyan. “The True Meaning of ‘Be-Shuv Hashem et Shivat Tziyon’ ”. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Thanksgiving Hakarat Hatov—Thursday, November 27th, 10:30am. Please join us as we make “thank you” cards for our local first responders. Please email socialaction@rinat.org if you can volunteer to drop off the cards and donations after the event. Social Hall.

UPCOMING EVENTS REQUIRING PRE-REGISTRATION
Friends Adult-Only Shabbat Dinner—Friday, December 5th, following Mincha/Maariv. For more information and to register, click here. Social Hall.

Dvar BQ with Rabbi Strauchler—Sunday, December 7th, 8pm. “Tzedakah: End of Year Priorities and Calculations”. For more information and to register,  click here. Home of Emma & Chaim Rapps (Address provided upon registering).
 
Bar Mitzvah Class 5786—Motzei Shabbat, December 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th; January 3rd, 10th; February 7th, 14th, 6:45-8pm. For more information and to register, click here. Classroom D/E.

Annual Inclusive Musical Chanukah Minyan with Makor—Sunday, December 21st, 9am. For more information and to register, click here.

FOOD DRIVE
The Teaneck Police Department and the Township of Teaneck, in collaboration with the Never Alone Again Food Pantry, have launched a township-wide food drive running through Thanksgiving. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off in the Rinat lobby. Monetary donations can be made by clicking here.