Weekly Brief

Today, Tuesday, November 7, is Election Day.  Please remember to cast your ballot and to vote. This simple action will indicate to our local and State representatives that our Jewish community actively participates in the political process. Polls are open until 8:00pm.

New Four Part Series with Rabbi Ozer Glickman - STARTS TONIGHT,
Tuesday, November 7, 8:00pm in Classroom G
Topic: Legal Fictions or the Pursuit of Coherence: Devices that Permit Avoidance of Torah Law
We will examine halakhic institutions that appear to lessen the impact of Torah law:
1. היתר עסקא ואיסור ריבית
2. עירוב תחומים ותחום שבת
3. עירוב תבשילין והכנה דרבה
עירוב חצירות טלטול בשבת 4
מכירת חמץ ובל יראה ובל ימצא  5
Our agenda includes not only an overview of the main features of the law in application but the underlying jurisprudence.
 
The Adult Education Committee of Cong. Rinat Yisrael is pleased to present

Ilana Kurshan, author of the acclaimed book If All the Seas Were Ink, Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 8:00pm in the Social Hall. Ms. Kurshan will be speaking about her best selling book, a memoir of seven years of daily Talmud study, and the spiritual journey that it depicts. Copies of the book will be available for signing.
If All the Seas Were Ink is an exploration of the surprising and poignant intersections between the Talmud she learned each day and her own journey through divorce, Aliyah, dating, marriage, and motherhood.  If All the Seas Were Ink has been hailed by Avivah Zornberg as "an intimate and eloquent portrait of a young woman’s passionate loves and fears." Dara Horn calls it ,"A stunning, gorgeous memoir.”

Parasha shiur Thursday, November 9—cancelled

Sunday, November 12 | 8:45am | Rabbi Menachem Leibtag

Topic: When and Why God talks to Himself in Sefer Breishit

PRINTED DIRECTORY UPDATE
The new membership directory is ready to go to print, and expected to be delivered by Chanukah. There are still sponsorship opportunities available. To place an advertisement in the directory, please go to www.rinat.org/directoryads for details.
The final deadline is Sunday, November 12 at noon. To sponsor a dedication in the directory, please go to www.rinat.org/directorydedication to donate.

NEXT COMMUNAL KIDDUSH—NOVEMBER 18
Sponsorship Levels: Big Kahuna - $1,000, Big Cholent -$250,
Hot Kugel - $180, Chopped Liver -$100.  Sponsorships are available at: www.rinat.org/kiddush

RENEWAL SEUDAT HODA’AH—PLEASE JOIN US
Motzei Shabbat, November 11 | 8:30pm | Cong. Keter Torah
Please join Renewal Seudat Hoda’ah for Rabbi Adler. The program will also feature a special presentation to honor the Bergen County kidney donors. There is no couvert to attend this event, donations are appreciated https://www.renewal.org/teaneck-shabbaton

Youth Shabbat Meals!

Enjoy a Shabbat meal and play some games with your groups friends and leaders. Walking groups home will be provided. Sign up by clicking here: www.rinat.org/youthmeals2017
December 1st - Junior Cong Dinner
December 2nd - Kindergarten/1st grade lunch

Latkefest is coming! December 3rd, 5:30-8:00pm
LATKE Bingo, Dreidel Competitions and More! Dinner included! Reserve your spot.  Sign up at www.rinat.org/latkefest