RJC BULLETIN Parshat Emor Candle Lighting May 8, 2020 - 6:33, 7:18, 7:42 PM May 8 - May 15, 2020 Havdalah May 9, 2020 - 8:43 PM 15 Iyyar - 21 Iyyar 5780

Shabbat Schedule MAZAL TOV Although we are not able to daven in the same spaces, Mazal Tov to Gila and Richie Katz on the engagement of their son, Alex, to Tova Hirt of we can still daven at the same times as our fellow Jerusalem, daughter of Laurie and Darrin Hirt of Los Angeles. community members. Please consider gathering your families and davening along with us. Mazal Tov to Deena and Ziggy Spindler on the birth of a grandson, Avraham Ephraim (Avi), to their children, Yehuda and Rachel Spindler. Mazal Tov to big sister, Emi, to aunts and uncle, Sarit Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15, 7:00, 7:47 PM and Ari (and Rassi), and great aunt and uncle, Rita and Michael Zelkowitz.

Vatikin 5:43 AM Shacharit 8:45 AM CONDOLENCES To Naftali Bamberger on the passing of his father, Rabbi Nathan Bamberger, z”l. Latest Shema 9:18 AM To Shelly Dubin on the passing of her brother, Joseph Einsidler, z”l. Shiva will be observed Mincha 7:35 PM through Monday morning, May 11. Shkiah 8:01 PM May the families be comforted among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim. Maariv 8:38 PM

Weekday Schedule SPONSORSHIP The learning programs on Thursday, May 14, are sponsored by: Shacharit 6:55 AM Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Shapiro in memory of Bryant’s mother, Anita Shapiro, Henya bat R’ Plag Mincha/Maariv 6:17 PM Avraham Dov. May her neshama have an aliya and may she be a guteh beiter for her family and for Klal Yisrael. Mincha/Maariv 7:50 PM

View all Zmanim for Riverdale: LEARNING SPONSOR PROGRAM https://www.rjconline.org/zmanim.php The Learning Sponsorship Program allows members and friends of our shul to dedicate a day of learning for the zechut of a yahrzeit, a refuah for a choleh, or in honor of a birthday, anniversary, or other occasion you wish to recognize. The Learning Sponsorship Program includes all Divrei VIRTUAL SHIURIM & CLASSES THIS WEEK Torah that take place during the day of the sponsorship. Each sponsorship appears in the weekly bulletin, and will be announced prior to any shiur or Ethics in Crisis: Studies in Pirkei Avot learning on the day of the sponsorship. Sunday-Friday, 8:30 AM Sponsor online: https://www.rjconline.org/learningsponsor Join Rabbi Zirkind on Zoom for a 15 minute daily Mishna study in memory of those who we would otherwise be saying kaddish for at this time. Study Pirkei Avot with a SHAVUOT SIYUM focus on lessons for living during the Coronavirus. https://zoom.us/j/953369219 Join the community in learning Tanach in honor of Shavuot. Learn with your family, with a friend, or on your own. Choose your section by signing up online: www.rjconline.org/form/siyum5780 The Parsha Toolbox Siyum details coming soon. Mondays, 8:30 PM Join Rabbi Genack for inspiration, parshanut, and halacha on the weekly parsha to consider and discuss. MOTHER’S DAY VIRTUAL MAKEUP TUTORIAL https://zoom.us/j/3993014066 Sunday, May 10, at 8:00 PM. RJC Women and RJC Young Couples invite you to a Mother’s Day Parenting in a Pandemic event featuring Batya Reyz from “Makeup By Batya.” Add a little selfcare to your self quarantine! Tuesdays, 8:30 PM Grab your mom and come watch a step-by-step tutorial for a beautiful summer look while Join Rabbi Genack for this vaad, designed for parents supporting an important cause. Registration is $25 per person and all proceeds will go to the UJA Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund for victims of domestic violence. with children aged 13 and under, as we study a new text Register online: www.rjconline.org/event/mothersday2020# each week relevant to navigating the today’s stresses. To Zoom link will be provided upon registration. join the class, email [email protected]. Teshuvot Corona: Halachot From Our Time Wednesdays, 8:30 PM COVID-19 RESOURCE PAGE Join Rabbi Zirkind for a study of the latest Teshuvot We are compiling a list of helpful resources, including financial assistance for individuals, written by the great authorities of our time. We’ll study resources for seniors in the 34th District, and food and nutrition assistance during the coronavirus the questions being asked, the halachik foundations of crisis. View these resources at https://www.rjconline.org/covid19resource#. If you come across the answers being given, and the spiritual lessons from additional resources, please send them to [email protected] so that we can continue to share living halachically in crisis. them with the community. https://zoom.us/j/8986443629? pwd=d0JHNHRSVHhhK3FYc3lQaFp4d1BoUT09 REFUAH SHELAIMAH Rabbi Sheer’s “Hashkama” Shiur Thursdays, 7:45 PM Asher Chanun ben Basin Tzivia, Peretz Yisroel ben Batya Kayla, Geula Liba Yehudis bat Gitel Tzip’ra, Shifra bat Bayla Peryl, Elka bat Chana, Shalom Yitzchak ben Pesha, Dovid Yaakov ben Yehudis, Abraham https://zoom.us/j/345277425 Ben Basha Chai, Gil bat Rut, Pessel bas Elka, Zachava bas Lea, Ephraim Zvi Moshe ben Shulamit Tzvia, Daf Yomi Itai Yaacov ben Tzipora, Hinda bat Taiba, Dovid Michael Hakohein ben Rena, Tamar Leah bat Sarah Yisraelit, Rivka Mindel bat Sarah Yisraelit, Sarah Yisraelit bat Rachel, Chaim ben Sara, Hadassah 7:00 AM, Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM, Sunday Channah Hillah bat Simcha Ariza Yael https://us04web.zoom.us/j/860346568 Please continue to pray for all those in our community, and around the world, who are https://chat.whatsapp.com/AE94Ey9hIFlLwpAchjP8d7 experiencing COVID-19 related illness. 6-Minute Special Join the WhatsApp group with Rabbi Zirkind. https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ez4ZnwtTNncI8NNnJ5gaai

Dial into any Zoom session by calling 646-558-8656, entering the Meeting ID (the numbers at the end of the Zoom link), and pressing the pound button. Community News, Events, and Announcements

Riverdale Mikvah Health and Appointment System Update The Riverdale Mikvah has moved to an appointment-only model every night. Please make an appointment at https://calendly.com/theriverdalemikvah/mikvah-appointment. 3708 Henry Hudson Parkway East, Riverdale, NY 10463 | (718) 549-8336 Coping with COVID-19: Featuring David H. Rosmarin, PhD, and Rabbi Yakov Horowitz Sunday, May 10, 9:30 AM An online discussion about coping with mental health issues during the current pandemic and what we can learn from these challenges. To join the event, visit bit.ly/MentalHealthAddition. For more information, visit www.time2talkaddiction.org/events-programs. Shifting Perspectives: Confusion as the New Norm with Bracha Hollander-Goldfein, PhD, LMFT Monday, May 11, 8:00 PM Watch at ou.org/mentalhealth or at fb.com/OrthodoxUnion. Videos will also be archived for viewing on this page. Questions may be submitted in advance to [email protected]. Hatzalah-thon Live: Lag B’Omer 2020 Monday, May 11—Tuesday, May 12 Unite and support Hatzalah of Riverdale. Watch free at www.unitedforprotection.com/hatzalahriverdale. Together As One: Lag B’Omer Music Event to Benefit the Israel COVID Relief Fund Tuesday, May 12, 5:00 PM EG Productions presents a historic livestream Lag B’Omer music event. For the first time ever, Jewish music megastars Mordechai Ben David, Ishay Ribo, and Yaakov Shwekey are coming together for an unforgettable performance. Viewing passes are $18 per household and will include three hours of livestream entertainment. For more information and to purchase your pass, visit www.migdalohrevent.com. All proceeds will go to the Israel COVID Relief Fund. Riding the Rollercoaster: Managing Emotions and Uncertainty in Stressful Times Thursday, May 14, 8:00 PM This discussion will be led by Shira Kaufman Danzig, PhD, and Rabbi Sholom Baum. Watch at ou.org/mentalhealth or at fb.com/OrthodoxUnion. Videos will also be archived for viewing on this page. Questions may be submitted in advance to [email protected]. Invisible Hands: Free, Safe Deliveries for At-Risk Citizens Facing Covid-19 View more information at www.invisiblehandsdeliver.com. Please contact us at [email protected] or 732-639-1579. Riverdale Y Online As the world has switched to becoming virtual, the Y is now providing our fitness at home, community programs, dance, music, theater, senior center programs, Kid’s Space, and early childhood education all from the comfort of your home. To find out more, please visit www.RiverdaleY.org/online. Riverdale Run 2020 Unique circumstances have led to the exciting announcement of our Virtual 2020 Riverdale Run to benefit our COVID Emergency Fund. This year, runners will “Go the Social Distance” with us, and support our community during this pandemic. Get out for your run at anytime, anywhere you’d like, and run a 1K, 5K, or 10K. Post your results between May 10 and May 17 on www.RiverdaleRun.com. Riverdale Y Sunday Market The Riverdale Y Sunday Market is back! We are relocating to the parking lot of Riverdale Temple (246th Street and Independence Avenue) with mandatory social distancing procedures in place. The market will open on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, with some of your favorite farmers and vendors, and will welcome even more vendors in the following weeks. Details will be posted on the Riverdale Y website at www.RiverdaleY.org/SundayMarket. Gemach of Riverdale — Interest Free Loans Gemach of Riverdale provides interest-free loans to members of the Riverdale community. For more information, contact the Gemach confidentially at [email protected] or 917-408-3035. Riverdale Medical Gemach If you have a temporary need for medical equipment, or have something to donate, please contact [email protected] or call Rochel Cheifetz at 917-748-2052 or Ilana Gordon at 917-623-8873. Riverdale Gown Gemach Please contact [email protected] for more information. Tehillim and Divrei Chizuk with the OU Please join the Orthodox Union community for the recitation of Tehillim and Divrei Chizuk (words of inspiration) from our rabbanim each afternoon at 1:00 PM. To participate, please dial 773-377-9170. OU Live OU Live is a new nightly hour-long program, bringing you front row seats to our conversations with our community’s most inspiring and uplifting leaders. Tune in together with thousands across the country, every night at 8:00 PM, at ou.org/oulive. The Kingsbridge Center of Israel (KCI) Kosher Food Pantry The goal of the KCI Pantry is to help individuals and families in our community by providing basic non-perishable and limited perishable food items. Privacy, discretion, and identity protection are the foundation for and key values of the KCI Kosher Pantry. Please contact [email protected] or 646-647-1380. All contact remains confidential to a small group of local individuals. The Hebrew Free Loan Society: Coronavirus Impact The Hebrew Free Loan Society (HFLS) is offering interest-free loans, ranging from $2,000-$5,000, to anyone affected by COVID and living in the five boroughs of NYC, Westchester, or Long Island. To view more information, or to apply for a loan, visit hfls.org/loan-programs/coronavirusfinancialimpactloan/. Community-Wide Emergency: Help The Hebrew Free Burial Association In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its massive impact on New York’s Jewish community, the HFBA is busier than ever. Since April 1, they have conducted more than 134 burials. Last year, in the same period of time, the did 30 burials. This increase in volume of burials has created a critical fiscal emergency and the HFBA is currently facing a $650,000 shortfall. Please consider making a donation at www.hebrewfreeburial.org/donate/. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) We hope you’ll join us at HIR in supporting local farmers and enjoying fresh produce throughout the summer and into the fall. Visit www.thebayit.org/csa to sign up or email [email protected] for more information. Sign up for full or half shares of fruits, vegetables, or eggs. Pickups are Wednesdays evenings from 5:30-8:30 PM and run from early May until late October. To learn more about the CSA movement, visit www.justfood.org/csa. To learn more about our farmers, visit www.greiggarm.com (fruits) and www.heartyroots.com (vegetables and eggs). SAR David Cooper Chesed Fund The SAR David Cooper Fund raised funds to be distributed specifically to those who are suffering financial hardships as a result of job loss or lost income due to COVID-19. These funds are available to everyone in Riverdale, regardless of whether or not they are part of the SAR community. If you would like to request assistance, please contact Rabbi Margulies ([email protected]), our Chesed Committee ([email protected]), or Rabbi Krauss at SAR. All discussions will be kept in the strictest confidence. View Sam Weingard’s Parsha Comic Parshat Emor: https://images.shulcloud.com/485/uploads/Bulletins/Comic-Strip/ParshatemorfromSamweingard.pdf