Weekly Brief

YOM YERUSHALAYIM AT RINAT
This Motzai Shabbat we will celebrate Yom Yerushalayim with a tefilah chagigit at Maariv  and the recitation of Hallel Sunday morning. Our shiur between Mincha and Maariv this Shabbat is entitled “The debate between the Chief Rabbinate and Rav Menachem Kasher whether to say Hallel on Yom Yerushalayim or not “. Please make every effort to join us to thank HaKadosh Baruch Hu for the miracles of Yerushalayim.

THE 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 at www.rinat.org ​​​​​​​, or by check. Please contact the office (via email at billing@rinat.org or by phone at 201 837-2795 ext 102) if you have any questions. And if you need to make a financial arrangement, please contact one of us.  Thank you. Michael Goldsmith, Riki Landa and Josh Zelig.

Parasha shiur:Thursday, May 17 at 8:30pm  
Dr. Ari Mermelstein will be speaking on:"The Debate Between the Pharisees and Sadducees Regarding the Date of Shavuot".

Rambam and Moreh Nevuchim: Innovation and Controversy - Shiurim l'zecher Rav Ozer Glickman, z"l
*Politics, Practice and Pedagogy: Mitzvot in Maimonidean Thought: Shabbat, May 12, 6:30pm - Rabbi Tully Harcsztark, Principal, SAR Academy High School.
*Creation, Revelation and Prophecy:  Shavuot, Monday, May 21, 6:55pm - Dr. Daniel Rynhold, Professor of Jewish Philosophy and Coordinator of the PhD program at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, Yeshiva University.

Sunday morning, May 13, Yom Yerushalayim, 8:50am in the Beit Midrash
Rabbi Menachem Leibtag will be speaking on the topic:
 לשמוע אל הרינה ואל התפילה"   —A  Prayer for Jerusalem, or a Prayer for Prayer? Re-examining Shlomo’s Tefilla when dedicating the Bet ha'Mikdash”.

EMPTY NESTERS DINNER –NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT
Only a few more days to register for the Empty Nesters Dinner which is scheduled for next Friday night, May 18th, 2018.  So far 33 people have signed up and we need approximately 100 people in order not to cancel the event.  Please join old and prospective new friends for what promises to be a lovely evening. Please click this link to sign up https://www.rinat.org/event/empty-nester-dinner.html

SHAVUOT BARBEQUE
Monday, May 21, after the 9am Shacharit minyan
Cost is as follows: 
Adults: $22; Teens 13-18: $16; Children 4-12: $14
Children under 3: Free
To register, go to: www.rinat.org/shavuotbbq
Menu: Burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads and more! 
Children's Programming: Tables with group leaders for children will be set up.

Nerot's Annual Shavuot Bake Sale!
Place your order now for delicious desserts, heavenly homemade challah, and special treats your guests and family will enjoy. Choose from a selection of cookies, pies, bars, challah, and more. There's an assortment of nut free, gluten free, dairy and pareve items. Please Note: Your order will be available for pick-up at Rinat on Friday May 18th, 9:30-11:00am. https://www.rinat.org/bakesale

Shavuot Roses
Buy your loved one a beautiful bouquet of roses for Shavuot!Shavuot roses will be on sale, details coming soon. Please use the link https://www.rinat.org/shavuotroses , or log onto our website.

Help beautify our Beit Knesset in honor of Shavuot. 
Flower sponsorships available. Please use this link: http://www.rinat.org/flowersponsorship or log onto our website.