ה׳ד׳ ׳ב׳ו׳ א׳ד׳ט׳ט׳ת׳ד׳ת׳ו׳ ׳ ד׳ר׳ב׳ד׳ ׳ב׳ד׳ ׳ ~ Hebrew Institute of Riverdale The Bayit BULLETIN August 1, 2014 Summer Edition 6 Av, 5774 Hebrew Institute of Riverdale Mazal Tov to: 3700 Henry Hudson Parkway The entire Bayit on receiving the final Certificate of Occupancy. Thank you to Ari Hait Bronx, NY 10463 and Michael Goldblum (and many others) who put in long hours to reach this milestone. www.thebayit.org The entire Bayit on receiving a Grant from the Department of Homeland Security for E-mail: [email protected] improving the safety and security in our building. Thank you to Security Committee Chair, Phone: 718-796-4730 Ken Perry, who led this effort. Fax: 718-884-3206 Condolences to: R’ Avi Weiss: [email protected]/ x102 R’ Sara Hurwitz: [email protected]/ x107 Alisa Eilenberg on the passing of her mother, Zara Jackson. Shiva will be observed at R’ Steven Exler: [email protected]/ x108 the Eilenberg home, 3006 Arlington Avenue until Thursday morning. Visitors are requested to be fragrance free and to either bring slippers or to use slippers or shoe R’ Ari Hart: [email protected]/ x124 covers at the door. Call the office or check your email for tefillah and visiting times.
There will be no Kiddush this Shabbat. This Shabbat @ The Bayit To sponsor a Kiddush, please contact Seth Aronson - [email protected]. BETWEEN MINCHA AND MAARIV - Shiur with Rabbi Dave Mason: "Eliyahu's Debate with Hashem." Dave Mason is a Rabbi and Social Entrepreneur from This Week Jerusalem. His new book, "The Lamp of Darkness", transports you back Shabbat Parshat Devarim 3000 years, to the epic battle between the Israelite Kings and Prophets, Shabbat Hazon based on Oral and Kabbalistic traditions detailing the inner workings of Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 7:00pm prophecy and the world of Ancient Israel. Visit TheAgeofProphecy.com Candle Lighting: 7:54pm HIR Youth Department Tefillat Shalom Bayit: 7:00am (LL BM) SUMMER GROUPS - 9:45am - 11:30am (unless otherwise noted): Please note that Shacharit - Main Tefillah: 8:30am Shabbat morning groups will continue to be offered throughout the summer. Summer Sephardic Tefillah: 8:30am (2nd FL BM) groups setting is friendly and relaxed supporting a fun, social environment with Tefillah and Sof Zman Kriat Shema: 9:27am Torah. Locations are as follows: Tot Shabbat - Right Hand Social Hall 10:30-11:30 3-4 year olds - Room 3-4 Listening Room: 6:25pm (LL BM) 4-6 year olds - Rooms 3-5/3-6 7-10 year olds - Room 3-1 Parsha Shiur: 6:55pm Teens will have access to the Teen Lounge 11:30am - 1:00pm
Mincha (Main & Sephardic): 7:40pm KAVVANAH TEFILLAH - Sun. August 3rd - 9:00am An hour of slower tefillah with Rav Steven Shabbat Ends: 8:56pm including meditation & song. Light breakfast follows. Halakhic Shacharit requirements met. Room 3-1.
Weekday Times TISHA B’AV SCHEDULE 1:45pm - Early Mincha Shacharit: Erev Tisha B’Av - Mon., August 4th 2:00pm - Mincha and Vigil at the Isaiah Sun: 8:30am, 9:00am (Kavvanah) 7:50pm - Mincha Peace Wall (1st Avenue at 43rd Street) Mon/Thur: 6:40, 8:15am 8:08pm - Fast begins 2:30-7:15pm - Films & afternoon programs Wed/Fri: 6:45, 8:15am 8:30pm - Maariv and Eichah 7:20pm - Mincha 7:55pm - Shiur after Mincha Mincha/Maariv: 7:50pm Tisha B'av Day - Tues., August 5th 6:00am & 8:15am - Shacharit & Explanatory 8:30pm - Maariv Tisha B’Av schedule see box @ Kinnot 8:52pm - Fast Ends Details to follow. right High Holidays @ The Bayit
Next Week Visit www.thebayit.org/holidays for High Holiday schedule, seat reservations, childcare Shabbat Parshat Vaetchanan signup, laws and customs and more.
Shabbat Nachamu NEW FOR THIS YEAR, children in grades 3+ who are enrolled in childcare are eligible for a Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 7:00pm free seat next to a parent/guardian in either the Social Hall or Learning Service at no additional Candle Lighting: 7:46pm charge. Visit www.thebayit.org/childcare for details and to register. Shacharit - Main Tefillah: 8:30am Next Shabbat @ The Bayit Mincha (Main & Sephardic): 7:30pm 6:30PM - GUEST BRIEFING WITH ED MILLER, National Deputy Political Director, Shabbat Ends/Maariv: 8:47pm AIPAC. Hear a true expert offer an analysis of current issues in Israel, how it affects America, and what complete bi-partisan support means for the US-Israel relationship.
BETWEEN MINCHA AND MAARIV - SPECIAL SHABBAT NACHAMU SHIUR WITH RABBI JOSH YUTER, outgoing rabbi of the Stanton Street Synagogue, as he prepares for aliyah. Topic - "Bashert" in Rabbinic Thought. THE BAYIT BULLETIN This Week’s Classes @ the Bayit Happenings @ the Bayit Joe Hoch z"l Memorial Daf Yomi Shiur with Rabbi Dov Linzer meets 7:30am - ABRAHAM & SARAH’S TENT: Join us this Shabbat for our open communal 8:30am Sun. - Fri. and this Shabbat before Mincha at 6:30pm and after Mincha at dinner. To see which Shabbatot are available for sponsorship and to choose 8:05pm in Room 3-7. Open and accessible to all. You are invited to join at any time! your week go to www.thebayit.org/tent or contact James Lapin at [email protected].
Shabbat 8:05am - Midrash Hashavua with Rav Steven (Main Sanctuary) Chessed Opportunities: 6:25pm - Listening Room with Myra Estelle (Room 3-3) 6:55pm - Parsha Shiur with Rav Steven SEEKING LEARNING PARTNER: A 90-year old Riverdale resident who is a retired After Minha @ Beth Aharon: Mila baMilhama - This week: police captain, who enjoys history and playing Scrabble, would love a volunteer to come and study Jewish topics with him. To volunteer email [email protected]. and is there a חמאס, חָמָ ס,׳ו ַח ְמ ִסין"׳ - Ḥamās, Ḥamas and Ḥamsin" .Hummus? Basic (and love of) Hebrew is PLEASE HELP DOVID: Dovid lost his mother at birth and was placed in foster care חומוס - connection to Within a short while it became apparent that he has Trisomy 13 Mosaicism sufficient. Syndrome and suffers from moderate-severe mental disability and hyperactivity. He Monday—Erev Tisha B’Av needs constant care, medical equipment, and medicine which until recently were 7:30pm - Advanced Hebrew Ulpan with Sara Kinberg (at the ATRIA) - funded by the Israeli government. Due to budget cuts their funding has been not meeting for Tisha B’Av severely cut. The costs are beyond the ability of the foster family to manage and they're desperately looking for help. If you can help, please contact Dovid's foster Wednesday parents, Adam & Chanie Schwartz, at [email protected]. 7:30pm - Intermediate Hebrew Ulpan with Sara Kinberg (Lobby)* SUPPORTING THE BROCK FAMILY: We are working together with other local Thursday shuls to provide continued support to the Brock family following Shlomit Chaya's 7:30pm - Biblical Hebrew and Siddur Study with Sara Kinberg (Lobby)* passing. If you'd like to contribute towards this effort, To donate to the Rabbinic Discretionary Fund with "Brock Family" in the memo. We can still use your help!
* Sara Kinberg is an experienced Hebrew teacher. For info and guidance on RIVERDALE FREE LOAN GEMACH: Please be advised that a Free Loan Gemach placement, please call Sara at 718-548-2461. Payment made directly to the teacher. 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 Do you know someone who needs any of the following? cash flow challenges, with dignity and respect. For further info please contact Rabbi Would you like to volunteer for any of these committees? Moshe Drelich at 917-408-3035 or [email protected]. Meals For Ill Members: Jackie Binstock - 718-543-9135, [email protected]. Bayit Staff Update
Shiva: We are looking to grow this committee. Please contact This coming year, Rabba Sara will be spending more time [email protected]. growing Yeshivat Maharat. To accommodate this change, she is Home or Nursing Home Visits or Telephone Calls: scaling back her administrative and planning responsibilities at Ruth Licht: 718-796-3491, [email protected] the Bayit. We have many ways to become meaningfully involved. After several outstanding years as Youth Director, Menachem Please pick up a flyer consider becoming a Bikur Cholim Volunteer. Menchel is expanding his role - working on a full calendar of Meals for New Mothers: Becca Linden: 434-962-7899, [email protected] events for adults, families, children and managing our Golden Age and Kulanu Chaverim (formerly Special Friends) programs. Hospitality and Welcome: [email protected]
Bayit Band: [email protected] Our Office Manager, Yael Oshinsky is taking on the role of Program Associate and will work with Menachem and the Social Worker @ The Bayit: Questions about an aging loved one, Rabbinic Staff to ensure that our programs and events are of financial pressures, concerns about children? Contact HIR social worker the highest caliber. Anna Kirshblum for guidance, information, referrals and a sympathetic ear. There is no fee and all conversations are strictly confidential. We are excited to welcome Kayla Ross, our new Synagogue Administrator, who will be joining the Bayit on August 4th. NOTE NEW HOURS: 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 Kayla will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers to our Bayit and will be the editor of this bulletin, amongst other On behalf of the entire family of my late mother Shirley Kaplan we wish responsibilities. to thank the Bayit for your comfort and support. My mother believed in the unlimited potential of the journey of life. May we all be enriched by Please join us in dedicating a Sefer Torah and Megillat this message. In her memory and as a thank you we will be donating a Esther for the Bayit in honor of Rav Avi and Toby! number of Art Scroll Siddurim for the House of Mourning to ease the journey of those supporting those in mourning. Rabbi Bob Kaplan & The Bayit is acquiring a new Sefer Torah and Megillat Esther. Wendy Levinson and the entire family of Shirley Kaplan. Please join us to dedicate them in honor of Rav Avi and Toby! We invite everyone in the extended Bayit family to participate CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY: in this project to recognize and thank Rav Avi and Toby for their
The Bayit is pleased to partner with UJA-Federation to offer our members the more than 40 years of service to the Hebrew Institute of opportunity to invest in a charitable gift annuity. Riverdale and Jews everywhere. Sign up online to pick your When you do so, you receive guaranteed income for life, a potential choice and to see what is still available immediate tax deduction, and possible future tax savings. For more info, @ www.thebayit.org/torah. including sample annuity rates, please contact the Bayit office.
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. Beyond the bayit - August 1 - 8, 2014
BONEI OLAM SCOTCH AND WINE TASTING: Please join us on Thursday August 7th @ 8 PM at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Donny & Arielle Rosenberg, 421 West 250th Street, for an evening of hope and inspiration in honor of Bonei Olam, an organization dedicated to assisting couples struggling with infertility. To date, Bonei Olam is a proud partner in the birth of over 4,700 BABIES nationwide including many in our own community. The organization has guided countless couples through the labyrinth of medical options, underwritten thousands of fertility procedures, and launched a groundbreaking genetics program critically acclaimed by medical researchers worldwide.
A CLOSE LOOK AT TWO FASCINATING CHAPTERS IN GENESIS - ANGELS OF DESTRUCTION & ANGELS OF BLESSING: Come hear Seth Herstic speak about this fascinating topic. Remaining session: August 7th, from 8:00pm - 9:00pm. At the Northeast Jewish Center, 11 Salisbury Road, Yonkers, NY 10710. Learning followed by hot food and refreshments. Seth is currently a third-year rabbinical student at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah. For more info contact 914-337-0268 or email [email protected].
SOLIDARITY WITH SDEROT: American Friends of Sderot will be holding a Solidarity Shabbat on “Shabbat Nachamu” Aug 8th. For more info and to register email [email protected] or call from the US toll-free 718-673-4945 or 052-566-5276 in Israel.
AUCTION AT VCJC: The Van Cortlandt Jewish Center announces the "Sadie Penn Memorial" Auction, running now through August 10th. Sadie passed away in April approaching the age of 100 and was a VCJC congregant, Sisterhood Vice President and JASA Senior Center volunteer for over 60 years. Please support our fundraising efforts in her memory - lots of fantastic items up for bid! Visit www.biddingforgood.com/vcjc. Do a mitzvah and get a bargain - all proceeds to benefit the VCJC.
THE BEACON PROGRAM AT THE HENRY KAUFMANN CAMPGROUNDS: This program essentially offers a "country vacation" for older adults, is organized and supervised by the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood. Located in Pearl River, NY, the setting provides shaded areas for card playing and enjoying the sun, as well as activity space for discussion groups, dancing, and crafts programs. For more info call to Debbie Katznelson, the Program Director, at 212 569-6200 x219.
SAFE AT HOME: The YM&YWHA of Washington Heights/Inwood, Riverdale YM-YWHA, the JCC of Washington Heights/ Inwood, and the Hebrew Home at Riverdale bring The Hudson Community Project: Safe at Home. Combining agency resources, expanding geographic scope, and a streamlined process result in seniors receiving more selection of services helping maintain independence. Case Management - Housing Advocacy - Kosher pantry - Kosher meals - Social Adult Day care - In-home support - Health Maintenance - Rehabilitation – Transportation. Please contact Sarah at 212•569•6200 x233.
SHOEBOX RECYCLING PROJECT AT CSAIR: The Sisterhood of the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale is continuing the ShoeBox Recycling project. We accept all paired men’s, women’s and kids shoes that are still usable. This means no holes in the soles and no wet or mildewed pairs. Includes athletic shoes, dress shoes, work boots, sandals, heels, flats. The collection box is located in the CSAIR lower lobby, 475 W. 250th St. Questions? Email project chairs Faye Lieman [email protected] or Phyllis Schulberg [email protected].
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BUSINESS ADVERTISING IN THE BAYIT BULLETIN: Promote your business to Bayit Bulletin readers in the first bulletin of every month. ה׳ד׳ ׳ב׳ו׳ א׳ד׳ט׳ט׳ת׳ד׳ת׳ו׳ ׳ ד׳ר׳ב׳ד׳ ׳ב׳ד׳ ׳ ~ Hebrew Institute of Riverdale The Bayit BULLETIN Stand with Israel update
TISHA B’AV OUTDOOR PRAYER SERVICE - TUES., AUG 5th - 2:00PM ISAIAH PEACE WALL - FIRST AVE & 43RD ST, OPPOSITE UN Cascades of deadly rockets from Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Jews caught between rival forces in Ukraine. Synagogues, Jewish schools and individual Jews attacked in France and elsewhere in Europe. The growing stain of BDS anti-Israel Hate. There’s so much to pray for. Join our 37th annual outdoor traditional Mincha prayer service and make your Tisha B’Av meaningful! Please bring your prayer book; tallit and tefilin if possible. Riverdale Community Responds FUNDING BOMB SHELTER FOR ASHDOD: Riverdale Lifeline to Israel is raising funds to purchase a mobile bomb shelter for Ashdod, targeted by 200 Hamas rockets. Cost is $18,000. Credit card donations can be made online at www.IsraelLifeLine.org. Checks payable to PEF Israel Endowment Funds with “Riverdale Lifeline/Ashdod” on memo line should be sent to Riverdale Lifeline to Israel, P.O. Box 630211, Bronx, NY 10463. Email queries: info@ IsraelLifeLine.org
SIGN CONDOLENCE CARDS IN THE LOBBY: Please stop by during the week, to sign cards for the Sha'ar, Yifrach, Fraenkel and Abu-Khdeir families. Rav Avi and Toby will personally deliver the cards to the families in a few weeks.
OPERATION FIRE SUPPORT: The Israel Leadership Institute (www.israeleader.org) has raised funds to deliver 500 headlamps to the IDF 7012 Infantry Battalion. The goal is to deliver 500 more as soon as possible. In the words of IDF Captain Aviyah Ben-Elchanan "The headlamps are a true life saver! They help us move at night without using greater lights - ones that attract the attention of the enemy - and protect us". You can also donate by making your check to The Israel Leadership Institute North America, 190 Stanbery Ave. Columbus OH 43209. The Israel Leadership Institute North America is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax- exempt organization and donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. For further information please contact Eeki Elner: [email protected]
JOIN THE SHMIRA PROJECT: This project is an ongoing, grassroots program that pairs IDF combat soldiers with Jews around the world who do acts of kindness, prayer or Torah learning to increase the soldier’s spiritual merit and protection. To join go to http://shmiraproject.com/.
DONATE TO PURCHASE TOYS/GAMES FOR CHILDREN IN BOMB SHELTERS: Sharona Halickman, former Madricha Ruchanit @ the Bayit, is collecting funds to buy toys/games to place in bomb shelters. Mail tax deductible checks to: Torat Reva Yerushalayim, 75 Berkeley Ave., Yonkers, NY 10705 and earmark check “Toys.” Go to UJA Federation’s special webpage to find other ways to help: UJA has set up a webpage on their site www.ujafedny.org. Click on “New York Stands with Israel.”
We are proud to be partnering with an effort to create a "Social Iron Dome" in Israel for those with family members serving in Gaza.
Imagine a young mother whose husband has been called into action. Imagine the intense anxiety and worry coupled with a now in- creased burden of looking after a home without a partner's support. We can make a difference in the lives of hundreds of young mothers, parents, siblings, and children who are in that situation.
Here is the description of the campaign that we are supporting, from some friends at Yerushalmim, (http://yerushalmim.info/eng/) a new group in Jerusalem that seeks to make Jerusalem a better place for all. “We believe that in times of crisis supporting and strengthening the local community is the way that we can help keep some sense of normalcy in their lives as they anxiously wait for news of their loved ones. Our operation includes sending volunteers to families for help at home with children, meals, packing apartments, walking dogs or anything else that will help these families deal with their traumatic reality. “
To show that our hearts are with our brothers and sisters in Israel, please consider supporting this along with other worthy initia- tives happening now. Visit www.thebayit.org/irondome for more information and to support this worthy cause. 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, 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.