Weekly Brief

Congregation Rinat Yisrael

Pre-Mincha shiur, this Shabbat, July 1 at 7:00pm: Rabbi Ezra Wiener will speak on: Business Ethics: Compensation due for Cancelling an Appointment

Sunday morning July 2 at 8:45am, Rabbi Jesse Horn will be speaking. Title: Teflilat Ma’ariv Reshut. 

The Adult Education Committee of Rinat Yisrael is Pleased to Present a Distinguished Scholar in Residence: 
Rabbi Dr. Binyamin Lau, Author, Activist, Teacher, Rabbi of Ramban Synagogue, Jerusalem
Shabbat, July 8, 2017
Schedule of Presentations:
Premincha Shabbat afternoon at 6:55 PM (English): "Turning the Tanakh into a national conversation: How the 929 project has turned many thousands of Israelis toward Torah." (for more information, see http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-life-and-religion/188150/israeli-bible-study-929 )
Shabbat after mincha (Hebrew): 
(דא עקא" – חובת מחאה או זכות השתיקה כנגד עוברי עבירה (עיון בסיפור תלמודי"
"Protest or Silence in the Face of Transgressors; An Analysis of a Talmudic Tale"
Thank you to our sponsors of the Scholar in Residence: 
Jere and Mitchell Esral in memory of Mitchell's daughter, Aliza Esral a"h, עליזה חיה בת נחום ליב ונעמי, in commemoration of her 9th yahrzeit
Fay and David Landes in memory of David's father, Dr. I.J. Landes, z"l.

Rabbi Dr. Binyamin (Benny) Lau is an internationally known leader and activist who heads the Modern Orthodox Ramban Synagogue in Jerusalem and serves as chair of the Human Rights and Judaism in Action project of the Israel Democracy Institute.  A charismatic Rabbi, social entrepreneur, and media figure, he speaks out clearly on current issues, focusing on the humanistic values of Judaism and insisting that tradition face the challenges of contemporary society.  Rabbi Dr. Lau's doctorate dissertation analyzes the halakhic theories of R. Ovadia Yosef, z"l, one of this generation's most outstanding rabbinic scholars.  A noted author, he has published scores of books and research articles on the Jewish heritage. Under his leadership, the Ramban synagogue has become a hub of religious, cultural, and benevolent activity serving the entire Jerusalem community and beyond.

NEROT ANNUAL DESSERT 
Shabbat, Parshat Balak, July 8 at 4:30pm in the Rinat Social Hall.  
Please join us as we offer Hakarat HaTov to Mrs. Ruth Hartstein for her contributions to Rinat. Guest speaker: Mrs. Orly Nadler.  Dessert and a light Seudah Shelishit will be served.  To contribute dessert and pay tribute to Ruth, please go to www.rinat.org/nerotdessert .

Rabbi Wiener Tefillah shiur for women:

Mondays July 10, 17, and 24 at 8:00pm 
Rabbi Wiener will give a 3 part series for women on "Insights into Tefila and the Structure of the Siddur". 

Save the date: Wednesday July 26th 8:00 pm
5th Annual Community-Wide Yoetzet Halacha Event at Rinat Yisrael
This year's Jewish Women's Journey Through Life focuses on mind, body & soul with panelists Shera Dubitsky, healthy mindfulness lecturer and Director of Navigation and Support Services at Sharsheret, Rebbetzin Bassie Taubes, long-time nurse and Director & Owner of Wellness Motivations, and Yoetzet Halacha Shoshana Samuels. After each panelist explores perspectives and tools from her years of experience of service with our community on mind, body & soul respectively, Dr. Rayzel Yaish, Director of Guidance at Ma'ayanot will moderate Q&A. Women of all ages and stages are welcome!  For more information and to RSVP, please visit www.rinat.org/yoetzetevent2017 ​​​​​

Congregation Rinat Yisrael
389 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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