חיי שרה )שבת מברכים( RJC BULLETIN Parshat November 2– November 9, 2018 כ‘ה חשון - א‘ כסלו Candle Lighting November 2, 2018 5:33 PM Havdalah November 3, 2018 6:31 PM 25 Cheshvan – 1 Kislev 5779

Message from the MAZAL TOV & KIDDUSH KORNER Jews across the world are reeling from the horrible attack this past Shabbat in Pittsburgh. Just a The entire congregation is invited to a Kiddush few days ago, 11 Jews lived and lost their lives, in a synagogue, on Shabbat, during tefillah. following davening in the Main Sanctuary celebrating our chassanim: Fittingly, we will commemorate them, in our sanctuary, on Shabbat, during our prayers. When you Chasan Torah - Dr. Gabriel Gurell come to shul this Shabbat, you will see in front of our Aron Kodesh, 11 chairs, each one represent- Chasan Bereshit - Adam Steinmetz ing a Jew who will no longer attend their shul to pray to Hashem. On each chair is a closed siddur, .סתום תפילתי - Chasan Maftir - Daniel Gordon because those people prayed for their last time Throughout the prayers this Shabbat, we will have focused moments of reflection and remem- The 7AM Kiddush is being sponsored by Diana and brance. We daven together this week to declare that while we mourn, Jewish prayer and Jewish Michael Nahmias community, dedication and faith, and love and hope are still alive.

The 8AM Hashkama Kiddush is being sponsored by Walter Herzberg on occasion of the Yahrzeit of his Rabbi Yitzi Genack father.

Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by Mina and Howard Millendorf in memory of Mina’s beloved father Cantor Martin Horowitz on his 24th Yahrtzeit. THIS SHABBAT AT THE RJC

COMMUNITY SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE The RJC is happy to welcome back Rabbi Menachem Penner, who joins us ANNOUNCEMENTS as this week’s Scholar in Residence. RJC Connections Schedule for shiurim: RJC Connections helps to “connect” volunteers in Main Sanctuary—Before Mussaf— Passing the Baton: Chinuch Lessons from our community with those who may need assis- the First “Jewish” Family tance/company in various capacities. If you know of Pre-Mincha —Seven Things to Know about “Bashert” anyone who would like to be set up for meals, needs Shalosh Seudos —Understanding the Depth of Our Attachment to Chevron help getting to/from shul, or would like visits over Shabbat or Yom Tov please contact Joyce Friedman at [email protected]. Remember to Change Your Clocks! Meals for New Moms: With the clocks changing, the latest time for CONDOLENCES If you would like to be notified of opportunities to shema will move back an hour (Sunday 9:04 It is with deep sadness that we report to you make new mom’s meals. Please contact Atara AM). Please remember to recite shema before the passing of our member, Mrs. Pnina Douglas at [email protected]. davening if you attend a late minyan. Next week Schacter. Please visit www.rjconline.org for candle lighting will be 4:25 PM, so please factor shiva information. The Young Couples Minyan is looking for a lainer in extra time for your commute. on 12/01/18– Parshat Vayeshev. If you are available to lain, please contact Noah Pollack Services at [email protected]. This Shabbat: Parshat Chayei Sarah (Mevarchim)

Riverdale Initiative SHIURIM THIS SHABBAT November 2 - 3, 2018 - 25th of Cheshvan 5779 Interested in helping singles meet? Please email Friday - Mincha 5:38 PM Suzanne Popkin Zimmerman at [email protected], Rabbi Drelich's Shabbat Parsha and Shacharit 7:00 / 8:00 / 8:45 / 9:00 AM Talmud Macot Shiur will follow the 7:00AM or call (917)449-7075 if you want to be involved Latest Shema 10:05 AM minyan kiddush. with this new initiative. Daf Yomi (Menachot 85): 4:15 PM

Rabbi Penner: 7 Things to Know about “Bashert” 4:25 PM Join the CSS Team: Hashkama Shiur Mincha 5:15 PM CSS training for new volunteers will take place on Rabbi Charles Sheer’s shiur will be held in Sundays 11/11 & 11/18 (9:45-12:30) in Riverdale. Room 201 on the second floor at 10:15AM. Seudah Shlishit 5:35 PM Alternate dates in Scarsdale are Tuesdays 11/13 & The topic will be “Major Themes and Ma'ariv 6:26 PM 11/20. To sign up, email [email protected]. If you want Incidentals in the Parsha. Weekday Schedule to join the team but have scheduling conflicts, Sunday 6:45 / 7:30 / 8:30 / 9:15 AM please still email. To inquire about volunteering, Salami Scotch and Shiur Latest Shema Sunday 9:04 AM contact [email protected]. Salami Scotch and Shiur on Shabbos will take Monday 6:00 / 6:45 / 7:45 AM place 5 minutes after the conclusion of the Tuesday 6:00 / 6:55 / 7:45 AM YCM minyan. This week the shiur with be Wednesday 6:00 / 6:55 / 7:45 AM REFUAH SHELAIMA given by Rabbi Yitzi Genack. Thursday (Rosh Chodesh) 5:45 / 6:35 / 7:35 AM Shifra bat Bayla Perel, Michal Devora bat Chava, Shabbat: Post Mincha Shiur in the board Friday (Rosh Chodesh) 5:45 / 6:35 / 7:35 AM Aryeh ben Ruth Shulamit, Raanan Yitzchak ben room on the Orach Hashulchan, halahcha Sunday Mincha Gedolah 12:05 PM Miriam, Elka bat Chana, Nechemya Baruch ben pertaining to Shabbat given by Rabbi Moshe Mincha/Ma'ariv S-Th: 4:30 PM Rivka, Fayga bat Rochel, Anthony ben Janet, Meryl Neiss. Late Maariv S-Th 9:30 PM Liba bat Alta, Aryeh Menachem ben Shlomo Eliezer Next Shabbat*: Parshat Toldot HaLevi, Sarah bat Ras; Peretz Yisroel ben Batya Upcoming Shabbatot with Shim Craimer Kayla, Geula Liba Yehudit bat Gittel Tzifra; Gershon November 16-17, Shabbat Parshat Vayetzei November 9 - 10, 2018 - 2nd of Kislev 5779 Yaakov ben Feygel HaLevi, Rivka Ester bat Freide, November 30-December 1, Shabbat Parshat Candle Lighting 4:25 PM Idit Chava bat Yaffa, Baila bat Guntrat. Vayeshev Friday - Mincha 4:30 PM To add a name to this list, please email bulle- [email protected]. Shacharit 7:00 / 8:00 / 8:45 / 9:00 AM Daf Yomi (Menachot 92): 3:10 PM Mincha 12:05 / 4:10 PM Havdala 5:24 PM THE RIVERDALE JEWISH CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS AND ADULT EDUCATION Shabbat November 10 Scholars in Residence: Rabbi Michael Rosensweig and Professor Smadar Rosensweig Parshat Toldot Highlights of their visit include the following: Friday Night Oneg: Rav Rosensweig in the Hashkama room– with desserts, refreshments, & cholent Topic: “Eilu ve-Eilu Divrei Elokim Hayyim: The Parameters of Principled Debate & Civil Discourse” Followed by Q and A 3:10PM One hour sharp before Mincha: Professor Smadar Rosensweig Topic: “David HaMelekh: Are Actions and Words Mightier than the Sword?”

Saturday Evening, November 10 Teen Event— Riverdale Youth Bowls for Yachad

Women and Girls Zumba! 6:30-7:30PM $10 in advance/ $15 at the door. Register at www.rjconline.org/event/zumbaparty.

Saturday Evening, November 17 Touch of Class Chanukah Boutique— for more information visit: https://www.rjconline.org/event/Boutique

Shabbat November 30- December 1 Community Scholar in Residence Parshat Vayeshev Rabbi Menachem Penner, Max and Marion Grill Dean of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, University

Riverdale Hatzalah Shabbat Saturday Evening, December 1 Lecture and Book Signing with Dr. Steven Fine, Professor of Jewish History, Yeshiva University The History of the Menorah

Shabbat December 14-15 Yoetzet Shabbat with Rivka Alter

Parshat Vayigash Friday Night—Chulent Cook-Off, Potato Kugel Challenge and Communal Dinner For more information and to involved please contact Tamar Bar-David at [email protected].

Sunday, December 16 RJC Winter Blood Drive – Roll up your sleeves to save lives! 8:30 am – 2:30 pm, in the RJC Social Hall.

Shabbat January 4-5 Scholar in Residence in Memory of Lotte Bravmann Z”L Parshat Vaera Rabbi Yitz Greenberg

Shabbat February 2 Addiction Awareness Event Parshat Mishpatim

WEEKLY SHIURIM AND CLASSES AT THE RJC Connect with the RJC

Daf Yomi: Mon - Fri: Following the 6 AM minyan. Shabbat: 1 hour Rabbi Yitzi Genack, Rabbi Robyn Hartman [email protected] Executive Director before mincha. Sunday: After the 6:45 AM minyan. 718.548.1850 ext.115 [email protected], Emergencies: 201.220.8865 718.548.1850 x113 Sunday: 7:30 AM - An in-depth Halacha class based on the parsha, meets in social hall with Rabbi Eliezer Sher. Rabbi Scott Hoberman, Shimon Craimer, Chazan Assistant Rabbi [email protected] Tuesday: 1:00 PM - Ladies learning- Touch of Class meets in the [email protected] Phone: 646.326.8256 847.863.2875 Beit Midrash. Rivka Alter Jordana and Eitan Bar-David Yoetzet Halacha Tuesday: 2:15 PM - Gentlemen’s Kollel in the Beit Midrash. Youth Directors [email protected] [email protected] 201-503-6597 Tuesday: 8:30 PM - Parsha class in the Beit Midrash.

Community News, Events and Announcements

New to the community? Please let the welcoming committee know at [email protected] or reach out to the office at 718-548-1850. To sign up for emails, please email [email protected]

Upcoming High School Open Houses Community Mikvah Hours Frisch—Sunday, November 4. Register at Frisch.org/openhouse Beginning Sunday November 4, the hours are as follows: MTA—Sunday, November 11. Register at yuhsb.org/openhouse EVERY night except for Friday night: 7:00 - 10:00pm (The CLOSES promptly at 10:00pm. ) The Idea School—Sunday November 11th, 2018. Register at Friday night: 40 minutes after candle lighting. No appointment necessary. theideaschool.org/admissions. Keilim Mikveh open during daylight hours only.

Bronx Jewish Community Council Project HOPE— Bone Marrow and Blood/Platelet Donations Sunday November 18th, 9:00AM-11:30AM Calling all 18 — 44 year olds: A member of our community is in need of a bone Come help deliver holiday food packages to lonely homebound Jewish marrow transplant. In order to undergo this life-saving procedure, he needs a elderly and share some joy of your holidays. You can sponsor a package match. Please go to BeTheMatch.org to join the online bone marrow registry for $35 at www.bjcconline.org. Pick up packages and delivery list is locat- ed at either, NEW Coop City site-789 Coop City Blvd, or Ampark (near and to order a cheek swab kit. This member is also in need of regular platelet Riverdale)99 Gale Avenue(just off the corner of Orloff Ave). To reserve and blood transfusions (type O). For more information or to make an appoint- delivery to a senior or for volunteer groups please contact Niti Minkove, ment, please call Joe Licata -212-639-8177 or email [email protected]. Director of Volunteers, at [email protected] or call her 917-693- 3084. Gemach of Riverdale — Interest Free Loans Gemach of Riverdale provides interest free loans to members of the Defensive Driving Class—Monday December 17th, 6:45PM Riverdale community. For more information contact the Gemach confidential- Join us for a Defensive Driving Class at the RJC. By attending this class ly at [email protected] or 917-408-3035. you will save 10% on your auto insurance liability & collision coverages for the next 3 years. For reservations or more information please call Harry Yesh Tikva’s “Fertility Friends” Individualized Peer-to-Peer Schonfeld 718-339-1300 or email [email protected]. Support

SAR Academy Speakers And Thought Leaders - Sparking the Are you looking for a friend on a similar fertility journey? To find individualized Conversation: support sign up for Fertility Friends! Fertility Friends is under the direction of 11/5 at 8 PM—Understanding & Managing Challenging Behavior in Young Dr. Talia Hindin. Dr. Hindin is a licensed clinical psychologist with a PsyD from Children (Manhattan) the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. 11/28 at 8 PM—Chanukah Sparks: The Best Gifts We Can Give Our Chil- Visit http://yeshtikva.org/fertility-friends. dren (White Plains) 12/17 at 8 PM—Why Adolescence is Hard and Must Be (New Rochelle) Riverdale Y Sarah Lily Adoption Fund 1/15 at 8 PM—Role Models in the Educational Setting (Riverdale) As part of our mission to strengthen families, and promote Jewish identity and You can RSVP at www.saracademy.org/speakers continuity, The Riverdale Y has established the Sarah Lily Fund for Adoption with the help of a loving family who wanted to pursue this important path. The YACHAD: Come to learn about the incredible Yad B’Yad Israel Experi- ence, Yachad’s premiere summer program for teens with and without fund provides two $5,000 grants annually to help Jewish families being formed disabilities! Hear firsthand from former participants and meet some of the by adoption. For more information please visit www.riverdaley.org/ program staff! Our Westchester area Infor-mation Night will take place on sarahlilyfund. Sunday night, November 4th at the Marder Family (54 Greenridge Ave, White Plains, NY) at 7:30 PM. For further information about Yad B’Yad, or Inclusive Basketball Clinic: The Riverdale Y and Yachad are excited to offer any of Yachad’s many summer programs, please contact our summer an Inclusive Basketball Clinic for kids with special needs to partner with com- office at 212-613-8369 or email [email protected]. munity volunteers to learn basketball under the guidance of professional coaches and trained specialists. The clinic runs from October 14-December 9 at the Riverdale Y. The cost is $100 for the 8 weeks or $15 per session (register at www.riverdaley.org/sports). If you are between the ages of 7-16 and are interested in participating or have any questions please email [email protected].

THE FUND FOR THE NEEDY COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Supporting Jews Across the Bronx! A more comprehensive list of job postings and By the Numbers, in 2017, the FFN: • Distributed over $300,000 community announcements are updated weekly • Supported 57 individuals, often elderly, or families and can be found at • Provided allocations for rent, food, clothing & medicine https://www.rjconline.org/community • Provided additional holiday disbursements 2 times a year

For submissions, please email • Applied 100% of contributions to recipients [email protected] or submit at • Supported recipients recommended by of all Bronx congregations https://www.rjconline.org/bulletin. Send donations to: https://www.rjconline.org/payment.php