Hebrew Institute of Riverdale Bayit BULLETIN October 26 - November 2, 2018 17 - 24 Marcheshvan, 5779 3700 Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx, NY 10463 718-796-4730 www.thebayit.org

Steven Exler, Senior Rabbi: Mazal Tov To: [email protected]/ x108 Jean & Phil Schneider on the upcoming bar mitzvah in Israel of their grandson Chayim Tzvi. Anat Sharbat, Associate Rabba: Mazal tov to parents Uri & Dena Schneider and siblings Dov Betsalel, Shoshana & Talia. [email protected]/ x106 Ezra Seligsohn, Associate Rabbi: Safety Alert - Playground Construction [email protected]/ x219 Construction has begun. Please make sure all children stay out of the construction zone. Sara Hurwitz, Rabba: Contribute at www.thebayit.org/playground. [email protected]/ x107 Avi Weiss, Rabbi in Residence: [email protected]/ x102 Calling all 7th-12th Graders! Teen Tefillah is at 9:15am in Room 3.2 Richard Langer, Executive Director: This Shabbat @ The Bayit [email protected]/ x104 Eitan Cooper, Co-Youth Director: Drasha: Rav Avi [email protected]/ Phone 240 Shabbat Chibur Lunch: Thank you to the volunteers who organized Emily Hausman, Co-Youth Director: lunch for the over 60 families participating: Debbie Gelfand, Madeline [email protected]/ Phone TBA Jaffe, Sasha Kesler, Ma’ayan Seligsohn, Yali & Ben Weiss. Bryan Cordova, Facilities Manager: [email protected]/ x121 Special thanks to Yali & Ben Weiss for sponsoring dessert in honor of Phyllis Newsome, Bookkeeper: their grandparents, Jean & Marvin Ehrenberg, Ruth & Louis Weiss, Leah & Asher Shamir, [email protected]/ x103 Suzanna & Roberto Szulanski, who built and fostered Jewish communities around the world. Yael Oshinsky, Program Associate: [email protected]/ x116 Seudah Shlishit with Hinam Center: 5:25pm. The Shuli Boxer Rieser, Assistant to R’ Weiss: Hinam Center for Social Tolerance is an Israeli organization [email protected]/ x102 dedicated to creating bridges between all sectors and cultures Kiddush: that exist in Israeli society. Their delegation is touring the US No Kiddush This Shabbat and spending Shabbat here in Riverdale. Please join us to hear the delegates’ stories and ask questions about their experiences. CHILDCARE PROVIDED. To sponsor a future Kiddush, please contact Seth Aronson - [email protected]. Thank you to our sponsors : Anonymous, Ann & Richard Feldman, Sarit Kattan & Jonathan Gribetz, Beth & Ari Hait, Vivian Krohn, Ruth Loebmann, Dov & Nancy Lerea, Devorah & Phil Levin, Sally Lowenfeld & David Mendelsohn, and Shira Gordon & Phil Shaw. This Shabbat: Parshat Vayera Next Shabbat @ The Bayit

 Candle Lighting: 5:42pm Guest Drasha after Mussaf: Rav Yehuda Gilad, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Maale  Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 5:52pm Gilboa. “The Universalistic Father Requests a Nationalistic Marriage for His Son.”  Shalom Bayit: 7:00am  Shacharit Main Tefillah: 8:30am Yeshivat Maharat Shabbaton: The Bayit welcomes Yeshivat Maharat students, faculty and staff spending Shabbat with us.  Teen Tefillah: 9:15am  Learning Service: 9:15am Shiur Between Mincha & Maariv: Yeshivat Maharat student Michal Ben Shabat Arkovitz  Sof Zman Kriat Shema: 10:00am Congregation Beth Aharon 20th Anniversary Dinner  Listening Room: 4:00pm Sunday, November 4th @ 5:30pm  Parsha Shiur: 4:15pm  Mincha (Main/Sephardic): 5:00pm Join Congregation Beth Aharon’s 20th Anniversary Dinner, as they celebrate 2 decades of thriving activity in Riverdale & the Bayit. Honoring: Rav Saleem Dweck z”l and the Dweck  Maariv/Shabbat Ends: 6:43pm Family, Aharon & Ziva Shalomof and Family, Rav Dov & Nancy Lerea, Maurice & Tzipora Weekday Times Elmalem, Dan & Myriam Sebbah, David & Karen Elmalem, Kobi & Yehudit Zalicha. With  Shacharit: special thanks to Rav Avi & Toby Weiss. Inquiries to: [email protected]. Reserve Sun: 8:30am today at www.thebayit.org/ba20dinner. Mon/Thur: 6:40, 7:50am Tue/Wed/Fri: 6:45, 7:50am Special Film Screening in Commemoration of Kristallnacht  Mincha/Maariv: Thursday, November 8th at 7:15pm Sun - Thur: 5:40pm This year our Annual Kristallnacht Commemoration will feature a Next Shabbat: screening of the film GI JEWS, which documents how American Jews, Parshat Chayei Sara representing every strand of Judaism, took up arms as they enlisted under  Candle Lighting: 5:33pm the banner of the Stars and Stripes in the global fight against evil.  Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 5:43pm Learn more at www.gijewsfilm.com

 Shacharit Main Tefillah: 8:30am Doors open: 7:15pm. Suggested donation $5/person  Mincha (Main/Sephardic): 5:15pm Advance registration encouraged at www.thebayit.org/kristallnacht  Maariv/Shabbat Ends: 6:35pm THE BAYIT BULLETIN This Week’s Classes @ the Bayit SOCIAL WORKER @ THE BAYIT:

Joe Hoch z"l Memorial Daf Yomi Shiur with Dov Wein- Arona Berow, LMSW, is a licensed social worker who is stock (M-Fr) and Eli Oberstein (Sat/Sun) meets in room 3.4 available to the HIR community through the Partners in Caring (PIC) program facilitated by Jewish Board and funded  Weekdays: 7:30 am by UJA‐Federation of New York. Arona will be working in  Shabbat after Mincha in Room 3-7. Riverdale at the Beatman Center on Mondays and

Open and accessible to all. You are invited to join at any time! Wednesdays and can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 212-632-4735. We are looking for occasional substitutes. Please email [email protected]. New Loss Group in Riverdale Shabbat Classes Coping with loss of a loved one can be difficult, challenging, and 8:05am: Midrash Hashavua. w/ Rav Steven often isolating and lonely. If you, or someone you know, is Immediately After Mussaf: Torah To Go, A weekly brief 15 interested in joining a loss group, please contact Arona Berow, minute Torah learning w/ Ariel Freidenberg Bayit social worker, at 212-632-4735, or [email protected]. 4:00pm: Listening Room w/ Myra Estelle 4:15pm: Parsha Shiur w/ Yeshivat Maharat student Livya Tinestit KNITTING CLUB:

WARM UP AMERICA KNITTING PROJECT Weekday Classes Monthly meetings take place as follows: Monday at 7:30pm - Weekly Torah Portion w/ Rav Avi (at his 1) On the 1st Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm home) NOT MEETING THIS WEEK 2) On the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00pm

Tuesday at 10:00am - Topics in Genesis w/ Rav Avi (Lobby) Yarn, needles and hooks will be provided courtesy of Thursday at 10:00am - Book of Isaiah w/ Rav Steven (Lobby) Lion Brand Yarn Company. Questions? Please call Joan Salomon at 845-653-1290. Hebrew Classes with Sara Kinberg* Next meeting: Monday, October 29th at 7:00pm Monday - 7:30pm - Advanced Hebrew Ulpan (at the Atria) So far over 300 squares have been shipped to Warm Wednesday - 7:30pm - Intermediate Hebrew Ulpan (Lobby) Up America. Thursday - 7:30pm - Biblical Hebrew and Siddur Study (Lobby) *Sara Kinberg is an experienced Hebrew teacher. For info and guidance on placement, please call Sara at 718-548-2461. Support the Family of Ari Fuld z”l Payment made directly to the teacher. Ari Fuld z"l was a tireless advocate for Israel. Funds are being collected for Ari's family and to honor his legacy. To donate please visit: https://my.israelgives.org/en/campaign/arifuld Happenings @ the Bayit

Dedicated in Memory of Henry and Goldie Guttman z"l NEW: Online Room Rental Forms Abraham & Sarah's Tent, Sponsored by Joe Guttman z”l Have an upcoming simcha? No more printing and scanning! (co-sponsors welcome): Join us for our open communal Dinner. Now you can rent a room through our online form! To see which Shabbatot are available for sponsorship and to choose Visit www.thebayit.org/rental to learn more. your week, go to www.thebayit.org/tent, or email James Lapin at [email protected]. Thank you to the 5th graders from SAR Academy who have helped prepare food and are joining Tent this week with Lights in the Darkness: A Chanukah Program for Bereaved their families. Jews Sunday, November 25th, 5:15pm - 6:15pm. Please join Rav Steven for Chanukah candle-lighting and an opportunity to Learning Service with Yeshivat Maharat Student, Livya honor your loved ones. Come together during this Chanukah Tinestit. Finding one's way around a prayer book is a learned skill. season to share stories and wisdom from our tradition. This Using a transliterated siddur, we will gradually build a repertoire of program is free of charge, but RSVP's are requested. Learn prayers starting with the better-known melodies and liturgies. The more at www.thebayit.org/jbfcs. RSVP to Rav Steven at Learning Service commences at 9:15am in the 2nd floor office past [email protected]. the kitchen and ends at 11:00am. You may arrive as late and leave as early as your schedule allows. Do you know someone who needs any of the following? Would you like to volunteer for any of these committees?

Riverdale Mikvah Hours: 718-549-8336 Meals For Ill Members: Jackie Binstock: 718-543-9135, [email protected] www.riverdalemikvah.com Shiva: Beth Braunstein: [email protected] Friday Night: 40 minutes after candle lighting. No appointment is necessary but please be on time. Bikur Cholim: Ruth Licht: 718-796-3491, [email protected]

Saturday Night: 8:00pm - 10:00pm. Meals for New Parents: Shira Billet: [email protected]

Sunday-Thursday Night: 7:00pm-10:00pm Meals after Pregnancy Loss: Shira Billet: [email protected]

Keilim Mikvah: Open during daylight hours only. Hospitality and Welcome: [email protected]

Bayit Band: [email protected]

Aliyot at the Bayit Green Committee: Ann Rauch, [email protected] Have a guest or special occasion coming up? Contact Bayit Gabbai, Child Protection Committee: Hillel Jaffe to arrange for aliyot and other kibbudim. [email protected]. Shira Gordon and Ann Lapin, [email protected] THE BAYIT BULLETIN

SHABBAT MORNING GROUPS SNACKS 2018-2019 Snacks Sponsorship $36 - Tot Shabbat $100 – sponsor all snacks Shabbat Groups snacks sponsored this week by the Bayit. $36 - Nursery-K $150 – sponsor all snacks + To sponsor snacks for youth groups go to birthday party $36 - Grades 1-6 www.thebayit.org/youthsponsor.

RH SH: Tot Shabbat Groups Schedule This Shabbat Room 3-6: Kindergarten

Room 3-4: Nursery Regular groups: 9:40am - 11:40am Room 3-1: Grades 3-6 Boys Room 3-5: Pre-K Room 3-2: Grades 3-6 Girls Tot Shabbat: 10:30am. Room 3-3: Grades 1-2

Teen Tefillah 9:15am-11:30am: room 3-2 Facilitated by Rabbi Joseph Robinson, all 7th-12th graders welcome. Cholent & Kugel Kiddush to follow. Contact Rabbi Joseph ([email protected]) to read Torah, lead tefillah, recite Mi Sheberakhs or share a dvar Torah.

Post Tot Shabbat Mussaf

There will be a family-friendly mussaf-only Tefillah following Tot Shabbat at approximately 11:20am.

Shabbat Mishpacha December 7th at 4:35pm Join us for our first Shabbat Mishpacha of the year! What is Shabbat Mishpacha? Family-friendly Friday night tefillah (just Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv). Enjoy a streamlined Kabbalat Service followed by a short story, Maariv, and Kiddush! Bring your children and the entire family!

Youth Department Shabbat Dinner December 7th at 5:45pm Come for Shabbat Mishpacha, stay for dinner! Families with children are invited for a delicious Friday night meal in a relaxed social setting.

There will be an open play space available for children during the meal.

Price: $75/family, $25/adult, $15/child 4 and older. Children 3 and younger free. Reservations required for dinner. www.thebayit.org/mishpacha

REMINDER ABOUT SAFETY AND TOY SWAP - Sunday November 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm BALL-PLAYING IN THE BAYIT: Have your kids outgrown certain toys? Do you have unread childrens Please remember our current no-ball-playing policy: books? Are the puzzles taking up too much space? Wish you could "Please do not bring balls or other sports trade them in for “new” options? equipment into the Bayit. If you or your children must do so, If you answered yes, come out to our TOY SWAP and make some please make sure to leave the sports equipment in the trades. coatroom." Parents, please ensure your children adhere to this Learn more at www.thebayit.org/swap or email Kathy Goldstein at policy. It can pose a safety issue & impact the building’s welfare. [email protected].

Calling all Riverdale kids! The Bayit is the place to be!

For assistance, please contact Co-Youth Directors: Eitan Cooper—[email protected] ext 240 Emily Hausman—[email protected] THE BAYIT BULLETIN Free Thanksgiving Dinner CSS (Community Security Service) Thursday, November 22nd, 2018 You've seen the CSS security team in front of the Bayit securing and

Don’t spend your holiday alone, spend it with your HIR family! deterring. Many of you have told us "Thank You" as you enter and leave the Bayit. The best way to say thank you is to join the team. 1:30pm - Open Thanksgiving Prayer Service

2:30pm - Free Thanksgiving Dinner. The next training session will be in mid-November. Please To register, call the office at 718-796-4730 x101. visit http://css.memberlodge.org/ and click on "cadet application"

If you are interested in volunteering to help set up, serve or to join! For any questions write to [email protected]. clean up please contact our Volunteer Coordinators, Ellie & Hal Weinstein, at 917-859-6373 Share the effort and share the benefit. This is OUR Bayit. or e-mail [email protected].

Spnsorships needed and appreciated. MiBayit Lachutz - Visit to VA Nursing Home

Sponsor online at www.thebayit.org/thanksgiving. Sunday, November 11 at 11:00am

BJCC Cleaning Supplies/Toiletries Collection: Join us as we visit the We are collecting new, unused, sealed cleaning supplies James J. Peters VA Medical Center located at and toiletries to give out to those in need through the BJCC 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY Food pantry. Donations can be dropped off in the boxes 10468. Families Welcome! located in the coat room until December 1st. To volunteer and to learn more, visit www.thebayit.org/visitva. Please donate: detergent, soaps, sponges, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, diapers/depends, toothbrushes and paste Breath, Body, Mind Workshop with Shira Gordon (please bring any travel/hotel small size items.) Sunday, November 18th 9:15am - 10:15am

A gentle, effective breathing practice to manage stress, anxiety and depression and improve general health and well being. Shira Gordon, RN, MS, MPH. Certified teacher of the BBM technique as taught by Dr. Richard Brown and Dr. Pat Gerbarg. SCENTS AND SENSITIVITY: As we dress up & accessorize Sign up at www.thebayit.org/breath. for Shabbat we know that many members use personal fragrances (perfume, cologne, deodorants) to enhance their Shabbat experience. This Sunday at Jspace: Please be aware that fragrances can be harmful to the health of our Shema Challenge Part II: The Jigsaw Puzzle! Bayit family, and in recent times, a number of congregants have This week, we'll be scrambling the verses of the shared with our staff that they often experience respiratory or aller- second paragraph of the Shema, for Jspace fami- gic reactions to the fragrances. Please consider reducing or eliminat- lies to reconstruct in their correct order (without ing your fragrance use when you are in the Bayit. cheating!)

Jspace is a Sunday morning family education program at the Bayit. Our Kiddush Sponsorship Opportunities mission is to create a community for kids and adults with a wide range of backgrounds to explore their Jewish identity. To learn more about Jspace, Have a family simcha or milestone coming up? contact Yael Smooha at [email protected]. Check out all the footage on Share your moment with the community our new Facebook page: Jspace at the Bayit! by sponsoring a kiddush. The Kiddush Committee has negotiated pricing on several preset menus to help make it easier for you. To BAYIT SEFARIM FUND: view the menu options, pick up a flyer from the boxes in the Donations to the Sefarim fund will be used to purchase the books we need as determined by the rabbinic team and lobby or visit www.thebayit.org/kiddush. gabbaim. Donors will be recognized with a thank you in To sponsor a kiddush please email [email protected] or the 2nd bulletin of every month and a dedication label in call the office at 718-796-4730 ext. 104 to confirm the the book when it is purchased. To donate visit our website at www.thebayit.org/sefarim. availability of your preferred date.

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. Moss Cafe is now participating in the HIR Scrip program and is offering the Bayit a 10% rebate on the gift cards. 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 those with developmental and physical challenges. If these words resonate with you, if our Bayit has touched your life, then please join our growing membership. Beyond the bayit - October 26 - November 2, 2018

THE 2018 CONFERENCE ON JEWS AND CONSERVATISM: Join hundreds of Jewish conservatives in NYC on Sunday, 10/28/2018 at the Grand Hyatt on 42nd St. This year's program: Jewish Ideas and the American Public Square, Israel and World Politics. Guest speakers: Israel Minister of Justice Ayelet Shaked, Natan Sharansky, Ruth Wisse, Caroline Glick, Elliot Abrams, Rab- bi Meir Soloveichik and many more. Cost is $200 per ticket & includes kosher breakfast, lunch & cocktail reception. To register online plus full program info visit www.jewishleadershipconference.org.

CARMEL ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE: The entire family is invited to Carmel Academy’s Open House on Sunday, October 28th from 10am – 12pm at the school campus, 270 Lake Avenue, Greenwich, CT. Prospective families will meet with the school’s leadership and faculty, interact with current students, parents and alumni, and experience the authentic, engaging and experiential learning that takes place at Carmel every day. Children will spend the morning in fun-filled interactive activities including a puppet show, art, music, science, drama, movement and a PJ Library story time. Please RSVP at www.carmelacademy.com/openhouse or by contacting Director of Admissions, Ella Shteingart, at [email protected] or 203-983-3503.

MA'AYANOT YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, 10/28/2018, Breakfast/Registration at 9:00am. Program from 9:30am - 12:30pm. 1650 Palisade Avenue, Teaneck, NJ 07666. Dena Block, Director of Admissions. 201-833-4307 ext. 255. [email protected]. Register at: www.maayanot.org.

CAMP MOSHAVA I.O. OPEN HOUSE: Meet with Camp Director, Alan Silverman. All welcome! Monday, 10/29/2018, at 7:30pm at the home of Naomi & Akiva Roseman, 679 West 239th St. Apt. 2F. $50 discount per family attending. For more info visit www.moshava.org.

BEN PORAT YOSEF Open House on 10/30/2018 at 7:30pm - E. 243 Frisch Court, Paramus, NJ 07652. Learn about our ex- ceptional educational experience, academic program, student life, student resources, mission and vision for each student. Visit our campus and meet current students, faculty and parents. Contact Sharona Grossberg at 201-845-5007 x16, [email protected] or visit www.benporatyosef.org/openhouse.

WESTCHESTER TORAH ACADEMY is offering an excellent Jewish Education in a different way. Join us to see why DIFFERENT works. WTA Open House for parents of children entering a three's program through 7th grade, 10/31/2018, 7pm-9pm. 1000 Pinebrook Blvd. New Rochelle, NY 10804 Meet our dedicated teachers and Administration, experience a model lesson in action, and talk to current parents to see why so many families are choosing WTA. Learn more and RSVP: www.westchesterta.org/openhouse.

KINNERET’S RIVERDALE PARLOR MEETING AND OPEN EXPO--- Early Bird Discount Offered! For over 70 years, KDS has been home to an internationally and religiously diverse Jewish community. Riverdale Parlor Meeting - Thursday evening, Nov. 1 - 630 W. 246 St. at 7:30pm with KDS Administration. Pre School Expo - Tuesday, November 6 (Election Day) at 8:15-9:45-Early bird discount for all new families registered by Dec. 1. Call 718-548-0900 for more information. KDS 2600 Nether- land Av. Bx, NY. Reservations preferred but not required.

YESHIVAT FRISCH, The Frisch School, located in Paramus, NJ, invites all 8th graders and their parents to our Open House on Sunday, 11/4/2018 at 9:00am. Come and experience the innovative formal and informal educational opportunities provided to our students that foster their individualized intellectual and religious growth. (Kindly register at Frisch.org/openhouse.)

YACHAD: Come to learn about the incredible Yad B’Yad Israel Experience, Yachad’s premiere summer program for teens with and without disabilities! Hear firsthand from former participants and meet some of the program staff! Our Westchester area Infor- mation Night will take place on 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 any of Yachad’s many summer programs, please contact our summer office at 212-613-8369 or email [email protected].

INTIMATE VOICES AT CSAIR: Sunday afternoon November 11 at CSAIR at 3pm. Opening concert of Intimate Voices sea- son: world-class chamber music in an intimate setting. Program includes a wonderful duo for violin and viola by the young Jewish Hungarian composer László Weiner, who was murdered by the Nazis in 1944 at age 28, and music for string quartet by Schubert, Beethoven, and George Walker Tasting of fine craft beer courtesy of Gun Hill Brewing Company included. CSAIR, 475 West 250th St at Henry Hudson Parkway East. Handicapped-accessible, street parking. Doors open at 2:30 for beer-tasting, tea, and coffee, music at 3:00pm. Tasting and all refreshments included in admission. $30, $25 seniors, $15 students/under 30. More info and tickets at www.intimatevoices.org.

THE IDEA SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 8th Graders and their families are invited to join us for The Idea School's open house on Sunday November 11th, 2018, 3 Kislev 5779. The school is located at the JCC on the Palisades, 411 E. Clinton Avenue Tenafly, NJ 07676. Program from 1:00 – 3:30pm. Register online at theideaschool.org/admissions. Experience our unique model of passion and inquiry based learning and...... Chart your own path! Beyond the bayit - October 26 - November 2, 2018

PROJECT HOPE - HELP DELIVER HANUKAH PACKAGES: Join the Bronx Jewish Community Council to deliver Project H.O.P.E. Hanukah Packages. Pick up your packages and delivery list on Sun., November 18th at 9:00am. There will be two pick up locations: Co-Op City 789 Co-op City Blvd Bronx, NY 10475 and Ampark (Near Riverdale) Vladek Hall - 74 Van Cortlandt Park South. For information, Call Niti Minkove at 917-693-3084 or email [email protected].

BRONX JEWISH HISTORICAL INITIATIVE: Wednesday, November 29th, 5:00pm. 4th Annual Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at The Bronx Museum of the Arts. Admission is free. For more info email [email protected] or visit www.thebronxjewish.org.

RIVERDALE Y:

INCLUSIVE BASKETBALL CLINIC: The Riverdale Y and Yachad are excited to offer an Inclusive Basketball Clinic for kids with special needs to partner with community 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].

AFTERSCHOOL AND SUNDAY PROGRAMS: Register now for Afterschool and Sunday programs at the Riverdale Y! We have classes in dance, swim, STEAM, sports, photography, gymnastics, martial arts, music, and more! For more information and to register, go to www.riverdaley.org.

SARAH LILY ADOPTION FUND: As part of our mission to strengthen families, and promote Jewish identity and 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 fund provides two $5,000 grants annually to help Jewish families being formed by adoption. Applications must be in by 11/30/2018. For more information please visit www.riverdaley.org/sarahlilyfund.

JASA VAN CORTLANDT SENIOR CENTER: We are pleased to offer multiple Cultural Events, Educational and Exercise Classes throughout October. Call the senior center office at 718-549-4700. 3880 Sedgwick Ave., 1st Floor. Bronx, NY 10463.

SAR ACADEMY’S INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE-DRIVEN ARTS IN JEWISH EDUCATION: A professional development opportunity for School Leaders, Educational Administrators, Directors of Arts Programming, Art & Music Educators. The SAR ARTS EDJE Institute will offer diverse approaches to engage with the ARTS through distinct ARTS disciplines, ARTS classes and experiences for personal inspiration, thought-provoking keynotes, guided time to concretize work in the ARTS back home, and opportunities to informally network with colleagues across the nation. The conference will be held from Sunday, 11/11/2018 - Tuesday, 11/13/018 at SAR Academy, Riverdale, New York. For registration information, please visit www.saracademy.org/artsedje, or contact Sharon Marson at [email protected] or at 718-548-1717 x1212.

JEWISH BASKETBALL LEAGUE (JBL): JBL is back! JBL 2018-19 SEASON – Registration is now open! Instructional clinics & Competitive games, depending on age *EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT THRU SEPTEMBER 21st. Girls: Kindergarten - 6th grade; Boys: Kindergarten - 4th grade. For more info or to register, please visit www.jblhoops.org or contact [email protected]. SEASON BEGINS SUNDAY, 11/11/2018. All sessions held on Sundays thru early March. 4 DIVISIONS: KINDERGARTEN - BOYS & GIRLS- 9:30-10:30am; 3RD-6TH GRADERS – GIRLS – 10:30-11:30am ; 1ST & 2ND GRADERS - BOYS & GIRLS – Noon-1pm ; 3RD & 4TH GRADERS – BOYS – 1-2pm. NEW: 1ST & 2ND GRADERS - BOYS & GIRLS – 1-2pm for players with Hebrew School or other conflicts. Times are subject to change plus/minus 30 minutes.