Weekly Brief

What do we do when the unspeakable happens?
Last Shabbat, the deadliest act of anti-Semitism in North American history occurred in the small town of Squirrel Hill, Pennsylvania.
This Shabbat, we respond with our greatest show of solidarity.
Jewish Federation, along with temples, shuls, and congregations throughout northern New Jersey, has decided to unite in solidarity.
This weekend will be Solidarity Shabbat and we encourage everyone in our community to attend Shabbat services.
It’s a call to action, a show of strength, and a force of unity. Stand and be counted. Let’s show those who wish us harm that we cannot and will not be deterred. By being at a Jewish service, we will send a powerful message of unity, support, and solidarity. This is how we build community and this is how we remember these eleven souls. An attack against one of us is an attack against all of us.
Let’s use this Shabbat as a way to strengthen and heal the community.
Let's fill the seats!
Click here to see participating synagogues.

Rabbi Menachem Leibtag, Sunday, November 4,  at 8:45am
Topic: Stories in Sefer Breishit That Explain How and Why We Daven.

Shabbat, November 9-10, Rabbanit Sally Mayer will visit as scholar-in-residence. The schedule for Shabbat is as follows: Friday night oneg, 7:45pm. Topic: ‘Can You Order Me a Ham on Rye?’ Lifnei Ivver in the Workplace and Beyond; Shabbat morning: Derashot at teen minyan, 8:30am minyan, and 9:00am minyan; Post-Mincha shiur on: Timeless Tradition Meets Modernity: When Halacha is Based on Outdated Science.
Sponsorships are available for the Scholar in Residence at $125. Please email adulted@rinat.org if you are interested in sponsoring.

Sunday, November 11, 8:00pm, Professor Jordan S. Penkower, Bar Ilan University. Topic: The Ten Commandments – from the Bible to Rembrandt.