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Hebrew Institute o f Riverdale ~ ה׳ד׳ ׳ב׳ ׳ א׳ד׳ט׳ט׳ת׳ד׳ת׳ ׳ ׳ ד׳ר׳ב׳ד׳ ׳ב׳ד׳ ׳
May 29 - June 5, 2015 11 - 18 Sivan 5775
Hebrew Institute of Riverdale ~ The Bayit
3700 Henry Hudson Parkway
Bronx, NY 10463
www.thebayit.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 718-796-4730
Fax: 718-884-3206
R’ Avi Weiss: [email protected]/ x102
R’ Sara Hurwitz: [email protected]/ x107
R’ Steven Exler: [email protected]/ x108
R’ Ari Hart: [email protected]/ x124
Kiddush There is no Kiddush this Shabbat.
The June Celebration Kiddush will be
6/20/2015.
To sponsor visit www.thebayit.org/celebration
To sponsor a future Kiddush, please contact
Seth Aronson - [email protected].
The Bayit BULLETIN
KAVVANAH TEFILLAH - Sun. June 7th - 9:00am An hour of slower tefillah with Rav Steven including meditation & song. Light breakfast follows. Halakhic Shacharit requirements met. Located in Room 3-1.
Mazal Tov To:
Shani & David Schwartz on the bar mitzvah of their son Mikey. Mazal tov to siblings Becky and Sam
and to the entire Schwartz and Miller families.
Leora & David Zackon on the birth of a baby boy.
Samantha & Yehuda Montrose on the birth of twin boys.
Ruth & Zvi Herzel on the birth of a grandson born to Benay & Eyal Knaany. Mazal tov to grandpar-
ents Miriam & Avner Knaany and to big brothers Aviv and Stav.
This Week
Parshat Nasso Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 7:00pm
Candle Lighting: 8:01pm
Shalom Bayit: 7:00am
Shacharit Main Tefillah: 8:30am
Learning Service: 9:30am (Rm 3-7)
Sof Zman Kriat Shema: 9:10am
Listening Room: 6:30pm (LL BM)
Parsha Shiur: After Mincha
Mincha (Main/Sephardic): 7:45pm
Maariv/Shabbat Ends: 9:04pm
Weekday Times
Shacharit:
Sun: 8:30am
Mon/Thur: 6:40, 8:15am
Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:45, 8:15am
Mincha/Maariv:
Sun-Thur: 8:10pm
Next Week
Parshat Beha’alotcha Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 7:00pm
Candle Lighting: 8:06pm
Shacharit Main Tefillah: 8:30am
Mincha (Main/Sephardic): 7:50pm
Maariv/Shabbat Ends: 9:09pm
41st Annual Journal Dinner Please join us on June 7th, 2015 at 5:00pm
at the Hebrew Institute.
This year’s honorees: Toby & Rav Avi Weiss for over 40 years of
service to the HIR and the larger community.
To purchase tickets or place an ad in the journal visit www.thebayit.org/journal. Deadline this Monday, 6/1
To share a personal story about Rav Avi and Toby to be included in a tribute book visit
www.thebayit.org/tribute. Deadline this Monday, 6/1
Thank you to the hundreds of people who already made reservations for the
dinner. The response to the dinner this year has been very positive and we
expect an exceptionally large crowd. In order to include all those who wish to
join in the celebration and honor Toby & Rav Avi, anyone who has not yet
reserved is still encouraged to join us. There will be a room set up with a live
feed of the program for those who we are not able to seat in the Main
Sanctuary.
THIS SUNDAY: CLASSICAL CONCERT This Sunday, May 31st: 5:00pm - 6:30pm: Social Hall Join us for a classical concert in honor of Rav Avi & Toby Weiss. Featuring an 18 piece orchestra, the
concert will be conducted by Maestro Samuel Marder. All are welcome.
Program will include: MENDELSSOHN - Youth Symphony #1
MOZART - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
BARBER - Adagio for Strings
TCHAIKOVSKY - Serenade for Strings
Register online to save time at the door: www.thebayit.org/sm.
This Shabbat @ The Bayit
6:45pm - Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Shani & David Schwartz in honor of Mikey’s Bar Mitzvah.
NEXT SHABBAT: HACHNASAT SEFER TORAH CELEBRATION Please join us Next Shabbat, June 6th as we welcome our new Torah and
Megillat Esther, dedicated to Rav Avi & Toby, into the Bayit!
8:30am - Shabbat Morning Tefillah
9:15am - Hachnasat Sefer Torah and Megillat Esther
11:00am - Words of thanks by Rav Avi & Toby
11:30am - Kiddush for the entire community
To learn more about this program or to donate towards the project, please visit
www.thebayit.org/torah.
THE BAYIT BULLETIN
This Week’s Classes @ the Bayit
Sara Kinberg is an experienced Hebrew teacher. For info and
guidance on placement, please call Sara at 718-548-2461.
Payment made directly to the teacher.
Joe Hoch z"l Memorial Daf Yomi Shiur with Rabbi Dov Linzer meets
7:30am - 8:30am Sun. - Fri. and Shabbat after Mincha in Room 3-7. Open and accessible to all. You are invited to join at any time!
Do you know someone who needs any of the following?
Would you like to volunteer for any of these
committees?
Meals For Ill Members:
Jackie Binstock - 718-543-9135, [email protected].
Shiva: Beth Braunstein, [email protected]
Bikur Cholim:
Ruth Licht: 718-796-3491, [email protected]
We have many ways to become meaningfully involved.
Please pick up a flyer, consider becoming a Bikur Cholim
Volunteer.
Meals for New Parents:
Becca Linden: 434-962-7899, [email protected]
Hospitality and Welcome: [email protected]
Bayit Band: Rav Ari Hart, [email protected]
Green Committee: Alisa Eilenberg and Ann Rauch
HIR GIFT CARDS - Support our Bayit by purchasing Gift Cards - Buy it for the Bayit! For more information on volunteering or to place an order, email [email protected] or call Shira Gordon at 718-549-5280.
NOTE: Purchases do not cost you anything extra.
Shabbat
8:05am - Midrash Hashavua with Rav Ari (Main Sanctuary).
6:30pm - Listening Room with Myra Estelle (LL BM)
6:45pm - Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Shani & David Schwartz
in honor of Mikey’s Bar Mitzvah.
Between Mincha/Maariv - Parsha Shiur with Rabbinic Intern Dr.
Anat Sharbat
After Mincha - Mila baParasha at Beth Aharon: Understanding
a word in our parsha. This week: ”ָצָבא “ does it mean “army”
or else and what is the connection to Ninja Turtles? Basic (and
love of) Hebrew is sufficient.
Monday 7:30pm - Advanced Hebrew Ulpan with Sara Kinberg* (at the Atria)
7:30pm - Book of Jeremiah with Rav Avi (at his home)
Tuesday
10:00am - Book of Exodus with Rav Avi (Lobby)
11:00am - Meeting the Tannaim: The Heroes of the Talmud with Rav
Ari (Lobby) - NOT TAKING PLACE THIS WEEK (6/2).
7:30pm - Foundations of Judaism: Jewish History I1 with Rabbinic Intern
Daniel Silverstein (Room 3-7)
Wednesday 7:30pm - Intermediate Hebrew Ulpan with Sara Kinberg* (Lobby)
Thursday
10:00am - Book of Shmuel with Rav Steven (LL BM)
7:30pm - Biblical Hebrew and Siddur Study with Sara Kinberg* (Lobby)
SHABBAT MORNING GROUPS SNACKS 2014-2015
Help us reach our goal of having sponsorship every single
Shabbat of the year.
To sponsor go to www.thebayit.org/youthsponsor!
Snacks Sponsorship
$100 – sponsor all snacks; $150 – sponsor all snacks + birthday party
New Options:
$36 - Tot Shabbat; $36 - Nursery-K; $36 - Grades 1-6
FINAL THURSDAY
MISHMAR OF THE YEAR
Thursday, June 4th
4:00pm-6:00pm
4:00pm - Bouncy Houses, Indoor Hockey, Arcade
Basketball, Hula Hoops, Scooters, Jump-ropes & More
4:45pm - Dvar Torah
5:00pm - Dinner: Hot Dogs/Burgers, Fries, Salad
5:20pm - Trivia, Parasha, Arts & Crafts with Menachem
6:00pm - Pickup
Ages 5-11;
$10/child; $18/2 children
FRIDAY NIGHT GROUPS
with Shayna & Raphi
Groups begin 15 minutes
after Mincha begins and last for 1 hour.
Shabbat Morning Groups: Room 3-7: 9:10am - 9:40am - Ages 6+, Enjoy a doughnut and learn this week’s parsha with David Fain
3rd Floor Youth Wing 9:40am - 11:40am
LL BM: Tot Shabbat Room 3-4: Nursery
Room 3-5: Pre-K
Room 3-6: Kindergarde
Room 3-1: Grades 3-6
Room 3-2: Grades 1-2
PARSHA & DRAMA with Adena Blickstein 10:30am - 11:30am, Ages 6 and up!
Come experience the Parsha through inclusive
drama, dance & song with new creative arts specialist.
POTS Teens Chesed Opportunity Attention Riverdale Teens…Volunteers needed at a local community dining room one Sunday a month. We leave from HIR at 11:45am and return at approximately 4:15pm.
Contact Samantha Verrone: [email protected] to sign up. Upcoming dates are: 5/31, 6/21
For assistance, please contact: Menachem Menchel, Director of Programming & Youth Education: Office - 718-796-4730 ext. 119; Cell - 516-233-8285; [email protected]
Thank you to all the supporters of our 41st Annual Journal Dinner in honor of Toby & Rav Avi Weiss.
Join us on Sunday, June 7th, at 5:00pm. Sign up online today @ www.thebayit.org/journal.
This list was updated effective Thursday, May 28th at 5:00pm.
Sara Hurwitz & Josh Abraham
Sandy Adelsberg
Esther Altmann & Richard Cantor
Rina and Josh Altman
Susan & Saul Andron
Apple Bank, Kirk Warner
Freda Appleman Aranoff
Tova & Noah Aronin
Eden & Jeff Aronoff
Roberta & Alan Aronoff
Seth Aronson
Lori Aruty and Marc Aruty
Bais Abraham Congregation
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Yael & Cory Baker
Devorah & Meir BarDavid
Shari Rosenfeld & Yoni Barnhard
Etty & Tzvi Bar-Shai
Edith Baumann
Edith & Steven Bayme
Ronnie & Michael Becher
Jayne & Harvey Beker, The Beker Foundation
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Lisa Javitch & Louis Benjamin
Hadassah & Harvey Bennett
Jennifer Pepper & Jed Bergman
Michelle & Yigal Bergman
Deborah & Steven Berkowitz
Gaya & Lewis Bernstein
Beth Aharon Congregation
Matthew Binstock
Judy & Lanny Binstock
Jackie & Marvin Binstock
Judith Blank
Gail & Randy Blaustein
Anat Barber & Avi Bloom
Elaine & Arthur Bloom
Barbara & David Blumenthal
Miriam & Irving Borenstein
Zelda & Marty Braun
Beth & David Braunstein
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Michelle Cass
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Lynn & Bob Cohen
Nava & Adam Cohen
Sharon Koren Cohen & Matthew Cohen
Daniel Cohen
Councilmember Andrew Cohen
Joseph Cohen
Jana & Steven Cohn, Goldberg & Cohn LLP
Conservative Synagogue of Riverdale
Bryan Cordova
Corner Café
D.J. Drugs
Stacey & Michael Daube
Leah Davidson
Gillian Steinberg & Mark Davis
Andrea & Steve Davis
Norman Dawidowicz
DJ Drugs
Cochava & Kenny Dubin
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Sonia Erlich
Shira Billet & Steven Exler
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Debbie & Robert Ezrapour
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Rose Feigenbaum
Sam Feinsmith
Wendy Zierler & Daniel Feit
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Shirley & Don Feldstein
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Aviva Braun & Gary Finkler
Rosemary Fisch
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Marion Fishman
Gella Fishman
Carlos & Batcheva Flombaum
Harry Follick
Robert Fox - Alan Party Rentals
Laura Shaw Frank & Aaron Frank
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Rhoda & Avram Freedberg
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Daniel and Rachel Friedlander
Michelle Friedman & Benjamin Belfer
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Estelle Friedman
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Vera Gruber
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Inge Gutmann
Josef Guttman
David Haas
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Paul Hait
Sharona Halickman
Paula Sinclair & Charlie Hall
Osna Haller
Joanna & Elliot Halperin
Aviva & Jonathan Halpert
Charlotte & Daniel Hammerman
Navah & Jules Harlow
Patricia Margit & Mitchell Harrison
Becca Linden & Ari Hart
Stefa & Aaron Hasson
Hebrew Free Burial Association
Rachel Brenner & Nati Helfgot
Felice Helfgott
Ira Herschaft
Mitchel Herstic
Lisa Licht Hirsch & Danny Hirsch
Michelle & Bob Hoch
Ira Hochzstein
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Annie & Ari Hoffnung
Nancy & Milton Honig
Roberta & Bernard Horowitz
Sherry & Robert House
Robin & Mark Jacobson
Bracha Jaffe
Madeline & Hillel Jaffe
Michelle Jasper-Brody
Jewish Holocaust Survivors
Debbie & Howard Jonas
Amy Jonas
Karen Jordan
Karen Grushka & Keivan Kahen
Deborah Yasinsky & David Kalb
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David Kanowitz
Susan Kantar and Nina Mora
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Carol Kierman
Kinneret Day School, Rachelle & Asher Abramovitz
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Esther & Simcha Krauss
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Jessica & Richard Langer
Ruby Langer
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Rose Levine
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Larry The Locksmith
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Ilene & Zvi Paikin
Valerie Altmann & Dan Perla
Joy Perla
Ken Perry
Pizza Plus
Andrea & Tal Plotkin
Abigail Pogrebin
Judy Kaplan & Larry Polsky
Menchies
Jeannie & Ken Prager
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Ina & Otto Pretsfelder
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Lore Rasch
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Tova & Walter Reich
Shuli & Ari Rieser
Judy & Nathan Rephan
Rona Rice
Glenn Richter
Lenore Richter
Sonia & Norman Riegel
Jamie Bineau & Toby Ring
Riverside Memorial Chapel
Karen Rotter Rodney & Buddy Rodney
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Rachelle Baker & Joseph Rosenbaum
Sheryl Haut & David Rosenberg
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Sorin Rosen
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Esther Rubin
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Elana & Bradley Saenger
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SAR Academy, Debra May
Yosepha & Jonathan Sarlin
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Harriet & Joseph Sassoon
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Shani & David Schwartz
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Margo & Jack Schwartz
Ellie Schweber
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Shira Gordon & Phil Shaw
Steven Shaw
Tehilla Siegel
Claire Siegel
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Karin Fleisch & Daniel Silverstein
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Joan & Arnold Stark
Talya Gorsetman & Adam Starr
Janet & Ben Steinberg
Marlene Schanzer & Elliott Stendig
Naava Frank & Gregg Stern
Jessica Stern
Goldie & Marvin Stiglitz
Rhonda & William Stock
Adele & Ronald Tauber
Luba & David Teten
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center
Georgia Thomas
Leonard Trupin
Shera & Alan Tuchman
Jeanie & Andrew Upton
Lidia Lidagoster-Villegas & Pablo Villegas
Carol Kozak Ward & Seth Ward
Daniella Fuchs & Jeffrey Wechselblatt
Elana & Mark Weinberger
Ariel & Josh Weiner
Ellen & Alan Weiner
Elvira & Bruce Weiner
Susan Gross & Dov Weinstock
Julie & Michael Weiss
Toby & Rav Avi Weiss
Dov Weiss
Sarah Hurand & Elie Weiss
Michael Weissbrot, SJ International
Florence Weitzner
Samantha & Daniel Wiener
Ayelet & Jonathan Wiener
Jolan Winkler
Miriam & Jeremiah Wohlberg
Edith & Ward Wolff
Yeshivat Maharat Board of Directors
Michelle & Josh Younger
Deborah & Dov Zakheim
Susan & Bob Zeif
Esther Zimet
Alexandra & Jonathan Zizmor
HIR CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Interested in making healthier and fresher food choices?
Join HIR CSA and receive your fruit, vegetables and/or eggs directly
from local farms for 22 weeks this coming summer. Each CSA
member can sign up for a weekly or every-other-week share of
seasonal produce that is sustainably grown and freshly picked. The
produce is conveniently delivered to the HIR and available for
pick-up on Wednesday evenings. Sign up today!
csaathir.wordpress.com.
Happenings @ the Bayit Chesed Opportunities:
RIVERDALE FREE LOAN GEMACH: Please be advised that a
Free Loan Gemach has been established to serve residents of the
Riverdale community. The Gemach of Riverdale is a non-profit
organization providing interest-free loans to those with cash flow
challenges, with dignity and respect. For further info contact Rabbi
Moshe Drelich at 917-408-3035 or [email protected].
THE BAYIT
The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale – The Bayit – is an open Orthodox synagogue serving the entire Jewish community by warmly
embracing all Jews, regardless of affiliation, commitment, orientation or background. It is affectionately known as the "Bayit," which
is a home – a place of love and welcome. We are known nationally for bringing spirituality into the synagogue; activism on behalf
of the oppressed; youth and teen engagement; learning programs; and work on behalf of the elderly, the homebound, and the
developmentally and physically challenged.
If these words resonate with you, if our Bayit has touched your life, then please join our growing membership.
ABRAHAM & SARAH’S TENT: Join us this Shabbat for our
open communal dinner sponsored this week by Shani & David Schwartz
in honor of Mikey’s Bar Mitzvah. To see which Shabbatot are available
for sponsorship and to choose your week, go to
www.thebayit.org/tent, or contact James Lapin at [email protected].
Learning Service with Rav Ari! Shabbat, weekly in Room 3-7, 9:30-11:00am
An intimate service with explanations and discussions focusing on
prayer and the weekly Torah portion. Questions: contact Rav Ari at
718-796-4730 x124 or email [email protected].
SOCIAL WORKER @ THE BAYIT:
Questions about an aging loved one, financial pressures,
concerns about children? Contact HIR social worker Anna
Kirshblum for guidance, information, referrals and a sympathetic ear.
There is no fee and all conversations are strictly confidential.
Anna can be reached on Mon. 8:00am - 7:30pm, Tues. 8:00am - 7:30pm
and Thurs. 8:00am - 4:00pm at 718-601-9714 or e-mail her at
[email protected]. (In partnership with UJA & JBFCS).
Jewish Caregiver Support Group Share experiences, benefit from mutual support and gain practical advice.
Group meetings are held once a month on Tuesday at the Beatman Center.
Dementia Care Coaches through ReServe
Experienced Dementia Care Coaches are available to provide support in the
home to persons with dementia, and to their family members and caregivers.
Services include education, guidance and information on managing
challenging behaviors and creating a safe home environment. Please call
212-871-5301 to arrange a coaching session. Rates are $18 an hour.
Golden Age Program Join us at our next meeting.
Thursday, June 11th.
1:00pm - 2:00pm Learn and Light Lunch.
2:00pm - 2:30pm - Golden Age Adult Bat Mitzvah class.
For questions please call Rav Steven at 718-796-4730 x108.
Cost: $5 (pay at the door)
To RSVP, call Yael at 718-796-4730 x116.
Kulanu Chaverim Program Thursday, June 11th, 6:00pm
Join your friends for dinner and a fun activity.
To RSVP, call Yael at 718-796-4730 x116.
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY
The Bayit is pleased to partner with UJA-Federation to offer our members the
opportunity to invest in a charitable gift annuity. When you do so, you
receive guaranteed income for life, a potential immediate tax deduction, and
possible future tax savings. Ultimately, the Bayit will receive 90% of the
remainder value, while 10% will go to UJA-Federation to support its efforts
for the entire Jewish community and to help cover the administrative costs of
the program. For more information, including sample annuity rates, please
contact the Bayit office.
UPCOMING EVENTS - SAVE THE DATES
Want to get outside, meet new people, and have
fun! Join the Riverdale Stay Active Club to play
softball, frisbee, bike, run, and more! Fill out the
form at http://goo.gl/forms/ysVa3ssZRv or
contact Ben Shefter at [email protected] for
more information. We will be organizing soon
to figure out dates and times for all of us to
meet.
Rav Avi’s Memoir of the Soviet Jewry Movement:
Open up the Iron Door has recently been released by
Toby Press.
Order your copy on Amazon.com today!
Thank You From SAR Kol Hakavod to Yoni Perla from SAR Academy, and SAR
parent Greg Schneider, for speaking on behalf of the SAR
Shavuot Appeal at HIR. Thank you to the many congregants
who participated in this appeal in support of Jewish
education. Both from practical experience, and from available
research, we know that a Jewish education in the single biggest
factor in commitment and practice of Judaism as children grow
to adulthood. There is no more important investment than the
education of our children. If you would still like to make a
donation, please visit the Shavuot Appeal site at
www.bee4sar.org or mail your donation to SAR Shavuot
Appeal, 655 W. 254th St., Riverdale, NY 10471. HIR Green Team Meeting Please join us to build on the spirit of our Green Shabbat!
Sunday, June 7th, 11 am in Room 3-4.
We will share ways to enhance recycling and cut down on waste
and compost where you live.
Controversies in Israel's Chief Rabbinate Join Sharona Margolin Halickman for "Controversies in Israel's Chief
Rabbinate" on Monday, June 1 at 8:30pm at the home of Daniel Hirsch
and Lisa Licht-Hirsch, 2745 Netherland Avenue. Sharona is the founder
and director of Torat Reva Yerushalayim www.toratreva.org and
former Madricha Ruchanit at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale.
TRIUMPH THROUGH CHALLENGE: Join us for a special women’s event of hope, inspiration, and connection as three
women from the Riverdale community will be sharing their personal journeys in dealing with personal difficulties including
infertility, difficult pregnancy, losing a spouse, dating 2nd time around, and having a child born with a medical condition. They will
share their moving experiences as well as suggestions on how to be helpful and supportive. Shabbat afternoon, 5/30/2015, at
5:00pm. Riverdale Jewish Center, 3700 Independence Ave.
CELEBRATE ISRAEL PARADE: Sunday, 5/31/2015, 11:00am-4:00pm. Marching up 57th-74th St. on Fifth Ave., NYC.
Join us at the 51st Annual CELEBRATE ISRAEL PARADE, the world’s largest public gathering in celebration of Israel. Featuring:
GRAMMY Award-winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari, Golem, SOULFARM, Derrick Sharp from Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball, Peri
Smilow, SHI 360 and championship marching bands, along with many other special guests. Learn more at
www.celebrateisraelny.org.
BRAND NEW 6-WEEK COURSE FROM CHABAD OF RIVERDALE - Question the Unquestionable. Join us on
Sunday mornings, 9:45-11:15 am, for a six-week course entitled Judaism Decoded. This course sheds light on the mysteries
surrounding biblical interpretation. How do we know our interpretation is true? Enjoy the razor-sharp reasoning, intelligent
debate and compelling arguments of the Talmudic dialect. Taught by Rabbi Yanky Raskin. Location: Chabad of Riverdale 535 West
246th Street, Riverdale. Register online atwww.ChabadRiverdale.org. 4th class: Sunday, 5/31/2015.
SKATERS AND BLADERS: Do you have plans for the Celebrate Israel Parade on 5/31/2015? Please join our group of singles,
couples, and families as we bring joy to onlookers, salute Israel, and honor the memory of JJ Greenberg. Visit the Skaters and
Bladers Facebook event page and join the Skaters and Bladers Facebook group to start interacting with other participants. We'll
be ordering the t-shirts very soon. If you haven't let us know your t-shirt size yet, email [email protected] ASAP with
your name (and include whether you'll be walking or which wheels you'll be rolling on). T-shirts are free to participants (and
participation is free, too). Please help spread the words and grow our great group!
SHOLEM ALEICHEM CULTURAL CENTER: Please join us for our lecture “Yiddish Literature After the Holocaust” pre-
sented in Yiddish by Professor Jan Schwarz (Lund University, Sweded). Featuring singer Phyllis Berk. Sunday, 5/31/2015 at
1:30pm. Contribution: $3.50. Members free. 3301 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx. 917-930-0295.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT: Our very own Anina and Raphy Jasper-Brody and
Yiskah Freidenberg-Sharbat, along with many other children from the Riverdale and Bronx communities, are performing in the
spectacular production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, by the Riverdale Children’s Theater. Retelling the
Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including
Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door. All performances are at the Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy located at 660 West
237th Street. Tickets are available to purchase at www.riverdaletheatre.org. Show times are: Sunday, 5/31/2015 (2:00pm and
6:00pm), Monday, 6/1/2015 (7:00pm), Thursday, 6/4/2015 (7:00pm), Sunday, 6/7/2015 (2:00pm and 6:00pm). When purchasing
tickets, please note that there are 2 casts and our very own Anina, Raphy and Yiskah are in the Technicolor cast and are
performing in 3 out of the 6 performances.
YIDDISH FARM: Want to learn Yiddish but can't take off for the summer? Join our 1-week or 2-week program at Yiddish Farm
in Goshen, NY. Beginner, intermediate and advanced programs available. Space is limited - Register today.
Beginner: 6/1-11/2015. Intermediate/Advanced: 7/13-24/2015 and 7/27/2015 - 8/7/2105.
For more info: https://yiddishfarm.org/programs.html
BRONX JEWISH HISTORICAL INITIATIVE AND BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT RUBEN DIAZ JR. invite you
to the launch of the Bronx Jewish Historical Initiative Website and Celebration of Induction of the Inaugural Class of the Bronx
Jewish Hall of Fame. Tuesday, 6/2/2015, 5:30-7:00pm. The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse (165th St.) RSVP
required. Email name, e-mail, phone #, and number of reservations to [email protected].
Refa’enu's peer-led mood disorder support groups will occur Tuesday, 6/2/2015, at 7:30pm in the Ben Porat Yosef Building at E.
243 Frisch Ct. in Paramus, NJ. Groups are the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month. Please check our website for more
information about the groups: www.refaenu.org.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS GREAT STRIDES WALK 2015: Dragonfly 13 will be performing at the Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides
Walk NYC 2015 this Sunday May 31st, 10 am at Battery Park in NYC. To learn more and to get tickets visit www.fightcf.cff.org.
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SAR PACT COMMITTEE & COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTER present “An Evening With Frank Bruni,” New York
Times Op-Ed Columnist and Author. Please join us for a presentation, Q&A, and Book signing. Introduction by Rabbi Tully
Harcsztark. Wednesday, 6/3/2015, at 7:15pm at SAR High School, 503 W 259th St, Bronx, NY 10471. Tickets: $10/person,
Books: $25/copy. To learn more visit www.sarhighschool.org/frankbruni.
RIVERDALE HATZALAH VOLUNTEER EMS will be offering a free American Heart Association CPR course for the
community-at-large (no prior knowledge required). This class will cover CPR skills, choking relief and use of a defibrillator. The
course will be held on Thursday, 6/4/2015 at 7pm at the Riverdale Jewish Center. Registration is required and space is limited.
To register, please go to www.RiverdaleHatzalah.org/cpr. For more information, please contact Charlie Wohlberg
THE MA'AYANOT CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE is pleased to present a shiur series presented jointly by
Mrs. Rivka Kahan, Principal, and Dr. Rayzel Yaish, Director of Guidance, on the topic: Bekhol Levavkha Uvekhol Nafshekha:
The Interplay of Torah and Psychology. The series will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the Ma’ayanot Library on the following
Thursdays: 6/4/2015 and 6/11/2015. Ma’ayanot is located at 1650 Palisade Avenue, Teaneck.
For information please contact Pam Ennis at 201-833-4307, ext. 265. Men and women welcome.
CAMP GAN ISRAEL OF RIVERDALE: Give your children a summer they won't forget at Camp Gan Israel of Riverdale -
6/30 - 8/4/2015. For Jewish children ages 3-10. Two divisions: Mini Gan-ages 3-5, Junior Gan ages 5-10. Don't miss out.
Register at www.ChabadRiverdale.org/Camp or call 718-549-1100 x10.
CAMP GAN ISRAEL OF RIVERDALE has the following camp positions still available: Junior Counselor (age 13-19) and
Assistant Teacher (age 19 +). We are also seeking a qualified swimming director. Camp is in session from 6/30/2015 - 8/4/2015.
Interested candidates should email [email protected].
LANGUAGE TREATMENT STUDIES AT LEHMAN COLLEGE, CUNY: Do you or does someone you know have
aphasia and know more than one language? The Lehman College, CUNY, department of Speech-Language Pathology is running
two different language treatment studies and they are looking for Spanish-English, Hebrew-English, and Russian-English bilinguals
with aphasia. To learn more contact Mira Goral at 718-960-8460 or [email protected].
ALDERBROOK POOL: Summer memberships are available at the Alderbrook Pool, a community gem in a bucolic setting in
central Riverdale. Swim outdoors in our clear, cool water, and relax on our deck. See www.alderbrookpool.com for information.
CAMP YOMAWHA, the premier day camp of the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood, is currently hiring skilled
and energetic camp staff. We're looking for the best of the best, counselors who are ready to deliver the WOW to over 300
campers daily. Counselor and Specialist positions are available for those who are currently high school juniors or older.
Contact senior summer staff member, Noah Aronin for more information - [email protected] or visit www.ywashhts.org.
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