Weekly Brief

Rabbi Adler’s Weekday shiurim have resumed:
Monday night 8:00pm:  מסכת מועד קטן  - third Perek which deals with all of the laws of aveilut .
Wednesday at 12:30pm: Women's Chumash Shiur: םפר בראשית -פרשת לך לך
Wednesday at 8:00pm: Women's Mishnah and Gemara Shiur: 
מסכת חולין -  Eighth perek which deals with principles of kashrut 

Parsha shiur: Thursday, October 19, 8:30pm - Rabbi Mark Gottlieb.

Topic: Bavel and the Battle of Words: Ancient and Modern.

THIS Shabbat, October 20-22, Rinat is happy to host as Scholar in Residence Rabbi Binyamin Zimmerman, Senior Educator, Zomet Institute. 
1. Friday Night Oneg, 8:45pm, Beit Midrash—Bereishit and its Lessons for Building Society: The Dream and Challenges of a Jewish State in the Age of Technology
2. Shabbat Drasha: Noach and Avraham: Two Eternal Messages, One that Persevered
3. Shabbat afternoon premincha at 4:30pm: Shabbat in the Modern Age—Shabbat Elevators, Wheelchairs, Computers, Medical and Security Needs in the Twenty-first Century- Is their room for Halakhic Technological Modification?
4. Post 5:30pm Mincha: Sensory Perception- Electric Eyes, Automatic Sinks, Hotel Stays- What is one to do?This shiur will deal with some of the unique halakhic issues surrounding the prevalent use of sensors in modern society. 
5. Sunday morning at 8:45am: A Taste of the Zomet Experience
An audio/visual demonstration showing how Zomet modifies technological equipment to meet the medical, security, and personal needs of the Jewish community so that they read on the same line.

The Pot Luck Seudah shelishit to welcome new members and new neighbors is THIS Shabbat, October 21 at 4:00pm. Rinat long-time members are encouraged to attend to join together to welcome and get to know our newest members and newest neighbors. 
Entertainment for children will be provided during the event so that adults can mingle and meet new people. 
To register, click here . When you register, please include one interesting little-known fact about yourself that you wouldn't mind sharing for a special activity. Please make sure to register no later than Thursday at noon so we can include your name in our event directory. 

If you are a new member or new neighbor and have not yet received a Rinat Welcome package, please email Chavie Acton at cheryl.fuchsacton@gmail.com ​​​​​​​ . 

If you are a new member or new neighbor and would like to be set up for Shabbat hospitality, please email Amy Vogel at amyvogel2727@gmail.com ​​​​​​​ . 

Parent child learning starts THIS Motzaei Shabbat October 21, 7:45pm.
To sponsor a week, please email parentchild@rinat.org ​​​​​​​.

FLU CLINIC—THIS SUNDAY! Sunday, October 22, 9:30-11:30am

Come get your flu shots! Don't forget your insurance card!
 
Petting Zoo and Pony Rides - THIS Sunday, October 22, 10am-12pm
Cost: $7 per child; $40 family max.  Sponsorships available: $150—Shem; $100– Cham; $50—Yafet. Email youth@rinat.org ​​​​​​​ to sponsor. Bring your children and grandchildren!

New Four Part Series with Rabbi Glickman - starts on Tuesday, November 7, 8:00pm
Topic: Legal Fictions or the Pursuit of Coherence: Devices that Permit Avoidance of Torah Law
Details to follow.