תולדות PARSHAT RJC BULLETIN Candle Lighting Havdala December 2, 2016 December 3, 2016 5777 ג׳ בכסלו - ט׳ בכסלו -- December 2 - 9, 2016 3 Kislev - 9 Kislev 4:10 PM 5:09 PM

Mazal Tov! Raise Your IQ! RJC Town Hall Meeting: Dec 20th Mazal Tov to Tamar and Tzvi Bar-David upon the Have you ever wished you were more of a wine Agenda: engagement of their son Eitan to Jordana connoisseur? Do you long to join the Wine Weissman of West Hempstead, . Mazal Conversation??? The Fund For Needy invites you to talk -Update on finances and presentation of tov to Jordana’s parents Natalie and Charles about and taste some too. SAVE THE DATE: the 2017 budget. Weissman, and to Eitan’s siblings Shoshana and December 17th at 8 PM at the RJC for an evening of wine Zach Dubow, Zahava and Solly Garber, Ayelet, education. Guided by Jay Buchsbaum, renowned Kosher -Initiation of Rabbinic search process. Grandmother Estelle Epstein, Great Aunt Hedy . All proceeds will benefit the FFN. Schwarzberg of YU who will be Adler, Aunt and Uncle Sharon and Jacob Bar- overseeing the process will be in attend- David and family. Riverdale ance. This is an open meeting. Riverdale Hatzalah Annual Fundraising Campaign: Korner: This weeks Kiddush is sponsored All are welcome to attend! anonymously. Kiddush as well as Riverdale Hatzalah was founded by our community, will take place in the gym. to serve our community and is supported solely by Touch of Class: Chanukah Want to Sponsor a Kiddush or Seudah Shlishit? our community! Riverdale Hatzalah needs you to Full sponsorships start at only $600 (Kiddush) and Boutique continue to support its lifesaving work - to provide $300 (Seudah Shlishit). Partial sponsorships are also available. To sponsor, contact the office or visit our community with the highest level of emergency Please join us at 7 PM on www.rjconline.org/sponsor_kiddush medical services - free of charge. Our volunteers December 3rd for the An- Mikvah Hours: donate their time, but without your financial Keilim Mikvah is open during daylight hours. nual Chanukah Boutique! support, we cannot provide them with the training *Fri night: 40 min after candle lighting. No appointment Find the perfect Chanukah and tools that they need. Quality emergency needed, but please be on time. gift and enjoy great shop- medical care is costly, until you need it; then it *Saturday-Thursday: 8:00-10:00pm ping with friends! becomes priceless. Please give generously!! Reminder: We currently have only two shower preparation rooms available. Please prepare at home as Contributions can be made online. Please visit our Thank you to our CSS Security Team! much as possible. There is limited parking in the back. For website: www.riverdalehatzalah.org to donate. further updates, call 718-549-8336. Checks should be made payable to: Riverdale Infertility & Pregnancy Loss Support Groups Services Hatzalah at: P.O.Box 181, Riverdale Station, תולדות Support groups for women addressing infertility This Shabbat: Parshat ג׳ בכסלו - and pregnancy loss continue to meet on the 2nd Riverdale, New York 10471. Your contributions are December 2 - 3, 2016 Monday (Infertility Group, at 7 PM) and 3rd tax deductible as permitted by law. Friday - Mincha 4:20 PM Shacharit 7:00 / 8:00 / 8:45 / 9:00 AM Monday (Pregnancy Loss Group, at 8 PM) of each month. For further details, please see bulletin. Latest Shema 9:24 AM Daf Yomi (Baba Metzia 68): 3:00 PM Young Couples Luncheon Adult Ed Opportunities Shiur Masechet Berachot 3:15 PM RJC Young Couples Minyan presents The Young Mincha 12:09 / 4:00 PM  * Couples Luncheon. Shabbat lunch, December 17th NEW Weekly Shiur with Rabbi Eliezer Seudah Shlishit 4:20 PM * at 12:00pm in the RJC Social Hall. Link to register Sher - Sunday mornings in the Board Room Ma'ariv 5:04 PM for event: https://www.rjconline.org/young- at 7:30 AM. Breakfast will be served. Weekday Schedule couples-luncheon.html#  Dirshu Daily Mishna Brurah Shiur (1 page/ Sunday 6:45 / 7:30 / 8:30 / 9:00 AM Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks will be in New York for day). Sun-Thurs, 9 - 9:30 PM, in the RJC Beit Monday 6:00 / 6:45 / 7:45 AM the MTA Centennial Yom Iyun. Please see MTA . Can’t attend in person? Access it Tuesday 6:00 / 6:55 / 7:45 AM Homepage for the link. Rabbi Sacks will be live by dialing in! For details and info on Wednesday 6:00 / 6:55 / 7:45 AM speaking on Shabbat December 17th after davening English apps & podcasts, visit: Thursday 6:00 / 6:45 / 7:45 AM Friday 6:00 / 6:55 / 7:45 AM at the RJC main minyan (approximate time www.rjconline.org/dirshu 11:00am). Sunday Mincha Gedolah 12:45 PM  Weekly Halacha & Aggadah Shiur with Rab- Mincha/Ma'ariv S-Th: 4:15 PM Welcome to NCSY bi Ruben Gober - see page 2 for more details. Late Ma'ariv Sun - Thur: 9:30 PM ויצא There will be a Friday night Carlebach davening in  Next Shabbat*: Parshat י׳ בכסלו - Please see bulletin for additional learning December 9 - 10, 2016 the main synagogue. Dinner and Oneg for all opportunities teens following. See youth bulletin for more Candle Lighting 4:09 PM information.  Next Movie Night - Jan 7th Friday - Mincha 4:19 PM Shacharit 7:00 / 8:00 / 8:45 / 9:00 AM RJC Youth Chanukah Party at Atria-Join RJC Youth  Daily Learning through the Daf Yomi at Latest Shema 9:29 AM and the Atria Riverdale for a morning of fun filled 6:40 AM and a Shiur at 7:30 AM. Daf Yomi (Baba Metzia 75): 3:00 PM Chanukah activities. Sunday, December 18th, Shiur 3:15 PM  Looking for a study partner, chavrusa or 10:00-11:30 AM at the Atria., 3718 Henry Hudson Mincha 12:08 / 4:00 PM chabura? For more information, suggestions Parkway. Parents and children of all ages will join Seudah Shlishit 4:20 PM or to get involved, please email the commit- with residents of the Atria to make Chanukah Ma'ariv 5:04 PM tee at [email protected]. decorations, bake cookies, play games, sing and Havdala 5:09 PM *subject to change dance! Music by Chazzan Shim Craimer! s’’ xc December 1, 2016

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

You’re anxious….scared. You know something isn't right…and you know you need help. You pick up your phone and you dial... For 27 years Riverdale Hatzalah has answered that call.

For 27 years people you know and trust….people who give freely of their time….people who care about you answer that call with professionalism, passion, respect and love for what they do.

Now we need you to answer their call!!!

Riverdale Hatzalah was started BY OUR COMMUNITY, TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY. Riverdale Hatzalah needs you, the Riverdale Community, to continue to support its lifesaving work. Our volunteers donate their time, but without YOUR financial support, we cannot provide them with the training and tools that they need.

Riverdale Hatzalah continues to deliver its vital services to those in need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our 30 volunteer EMTs and Paramedics respond to over 850 medical emergencies annually. Leaving their families and businesses, their Shabbos and Yom Tov tables to provide the highest quality emergency medical care to our community.

The escalating costs of maintenance, insurance, medical equipment and drugs, and commu - nications equipment create a greater need for your help. Riverdale Hatzalah pays dues to the larger Central

H Hatzalah organization, which provides our dispatching, licensing, insurance, and other required services. We spare no cost in providing our community with the best care and equipment available.

A Riverdale Hatzalah is SUPPORTED SOLELY BY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OUR COMMUNITY! Riverdale Hatzalah does not charge for its services. Only with your generous support of our annual campaign

L can Riverdale Hatzalah continue to provide our community with the highest level of emergency medical services.

Your Annual Friend gift of $360 enables our volunteers to continue their vital work. We urge you to con - A sider giving at the Annual Friends of Hatzalah Appeal level or above. Quality emergency medical care is costly, until you need it; then it becomes priceless. Z With best wishes for your good health and a Happy Chanukah! T

Sincerely, A Harry M. Feder & Carole B. Sondheim Matthew Lipman & Jeff Moerdler Russi Bohm & Seryl Ritter Coordinators

H Fundraising Chairs

e Contributions can be made online. Please visit our website: www.riverdalehatzalah.org to donate, or email l us at [email protected] to discuss other forms of donations. Checks should be made payable to Riverdale Hatzalah at: P.O.Box 181, Riverdale Station, Riverdale, a New York 10471. Your contributions are tax deductible as permitted by law. d

r Shop at Amazon Smile. Your shopping will support Riverdale Friends Of Hatzala Inc. e v i Riverdale Hatzalah, P.O. Box 181, Riverdale Station, Riverdale, New York 10471 . .

r In case of an emergency call Riverdale Hatzalah at 212 or 718 230 1000 RJC YOUTH BULLETIN N ovem ber 3rd, Shabbat Parshat Toldot UPCOM I N G EVEN T S: YOUTH DIRECTORS GYM NIGHT IS BACK! RIVERDALE NCSY FRIDAY NIGHT Join Coaches Gavriel and Ari The RJC Youth Department and Chaya and Adin Rayman every Wednesday night in the Riverdale NCSY will be RJC Gym for fun, sports, games, partnering to run a Friday Night TEEN COORDINATORS and physical fitness! Dinner & Oneg for all teenagers 6:30pm?7:30pm: Grades 1-3 on Friday December 2nd! Eitan Bar D avid, Sammy Marcus 7:30pm?8:30pm: Grades 4-6 Cost: $15 per person CONTACT US Gym night is FREE for Youth Club Register at newyork..com Members $5/session for For more information email Email: [email protected] Non-Youth Club Members. [email protected] Website: youth.rjconline.org SENSATIONAL SUNDAY Saturday Night Learning Like our Facebook page: Save the Date: RJC Youth Department Join us a for a Channukah This week's learning is sponsored by Follow our Instagram: themed Sensational Sunday at Allon Franklin and Cheryl Provorny. @rjcyouth the Atria, featuring live music, projects, and connection with Time: 6:00 PM (SNL will always start SH ABBAT GROUPS Atria Residents! See you there! ~45 Minutes after Shabbat) Groups will be held this Date: Sunday, December 18th To sponsor a week of learning please Shabbat at 9:45am on the email [email protected] second floor. Each group Time: 10:00-11:30 AM features parsha, interactive Location: The Atria gam es, and a sm all Takeaway: kiddush/snack at the end: Youth Paint Night Knowing What Is Important Tot Shabbat In this week's parsha, Yaakov receives the Pre-K Date: Tuedsay December 27th better bracha from his father Yitzchak. But K-1 grade boys and girls Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Yaakov doesn't steal anything, he deserves 2-3 grade boys Price: $40 per person the bracha because his brother Esav sold 2-3 grade girls Who: Children in 3rd-12th Grade his chance for the better bracha for some Junior Congregation Pizza will be served! Please be sure to pick up your soup. The difference between Yaakov and Register at rjconline.org/ paintnight children at the conclusion of Esav is that they valued different things M ain M inyan services differently. Yaakov saw past the simple Thank you to everyone who T EEN M I N YAN WI LL pleasures of food and other tasty things, M EET T H IS WEEK attended our Autumn events and realized that there are other important AT 9:15 AM including the Parshat Noach things in this world. All Esav cared about Puppy Party and our was what would make him feel better right If you would like to sponsor Pre-Thanksgiving Kickball and away. Let us all make sure we try to follow a Teen M inyan Kiddush, Movie Night! We're looking Yaakov, and remember that there are more email us at forward to a winter of even important things in the world than soupd [email protected] more fun and excitement! and having good food!

Riverdale Jewish Center for Learning

Appreciating the Blessings We Rabbi Ruben Gober is in his fourth year of Help Us Supply Hospital Have; teaching at Ramaz. A role model and popu- Bikur Cholim Rooms! lar and dynamic educator of teens and Rabbi Gober Shiur adults, he teaches and Jewish Phi- Continues on December 1st! losophy, in addition to serving as coordina- The Riverdale Mitzvah Initiative tor and advisor in the Guidance Of- & 24/7 in partnership Featuring: Rabbi Ruben Gober fice. He received his ordination at Yeshivat with RJC is seeking help main- When: Thursday Nights @ 8:00 PM B’nei Torah and has an MS in Psychology. taining Bikur Cholim Rooms in the area. Where: RJC Beit Midrash He has taught in Jewish high schools in the area for more than ten For details, or to donate, Men & Women of all ages are welcome! years, including SAR. Refreshments will be served! please contact Rhonda Stober at

[email protected] Exploring and understanding Jewish Law and its Meaning!

A Touch of Class Ladies Learning will con- Refuah Shelaima Shoshana bas Zeesil, Edith bas Zeesil, tinue to delve into the Par- Pinchas ben Raizel, Golda bat Hinda, Leora Miriam bat sha this week. Please join Chana Elisheva, Chaya Dena Chaviva bas Shoshana, us. Yocheved Sarah Bas Fruma Faiga, Malka Bat Chana, Miriam Leah Bat Bracha Sheindel, Hinda bat Rivka, Yaakov The shiur will be given by Ben Ruth, Shalom Yitzchak ben Pesha, Devora bat Shayna Rabbi Genack at 12:30 PM Beyla, Nechama Yehudit Tzviya bat Chaya, Shalom in the Board Room every Yechezkel ben Kayla Chana, Peretz Yisroel ben Batya Tuesday. Kayla,Yechezkel Chaim ben Masha Zissel, Avraham Daniel ben Devora Tova, Toba bat Esther Faiga, Tesha Chana bat More Learning!!! Rabbi Charles Sheer will be Chasuna Miriam, Zippa Chana bat Rachel Reya, Shneur giving the Shabbat Hash- Yechezkel ben Chaya Feiga, Yosef ben Genia, Gila bat Rabbi Genack will be giving kamah shiur. Title is “Does Francis, Tziporah bat Gila, Miriam Golda bat Ruchel, his parsha shiur on Tuesday the Chumash Make an Ethical Yisroel ben Yonah, Beila Ruchel bat Miriam, Elisheva Malka nights in the Beit Midrash. Judgment of Yaakov’s Decep- bas Sarah Miriam, Simcha Chaim ben Ben Ariella Tamar, Keep an eye out for an tion of Yitzhak?” Shifra bat Bayla Perel, Shoshana Malka bat Chaya Zelda, email next week with de- Chaya Zelda bat Masha, Yehoshua Tzvi ben Hinda, Meir tails on this week’s topic! Yitzchak ha Cohen ben Pesil, Iliana bat Gitel, Gitel bat Miriam, Haddassah Hinda bas Baila, David Zalman haKohen ben Dina, Ronen Paz ben Rafa'ela Penina, Chaya Malka Esther bat Tzipporah, Shlomo Eliezer ben Yisroel SAVE THE DATE Halevi, Chana Rachel bat Rivka Alya, Moshe ben Nachmo, Miryam Beruriah bat Etta Raizel, Amichai Meir ben Rotem, Building off of the success of last month’s mov- Etty bat Machlya. ie night Beneath The Helmet, the next Movie Night will be Motzaei Shabbat, January 7th.

Riverdale Jewish Center for Support

Coping with Conception: A Men’s Group for Dealing with Infertility Issues Monthly Meetings, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM RJC Connections On the first Wednesday of each month, all men in the community are welcome to par- RJC Connections is dedicated to bringing people together in our ticipate in this support group for dealing community. Whether it’s making a visit or helping with a trip to the with infertility issues. The group, co- grocery store, our Volunteer Connectors are eager to brighten the day and lighten the load for fellow community members. RJC Con- facilitated by Rabbi Steven Exler and Dr. Josh nections seeks to facilitate opportunities that link those in our com- Altman, Ph.D, LCSW, will meet at the Beat- munity who need an extra pair of hands or a friendly face with man Center (521 W 239th St). The initial those who are looking to provide that assistance. If you are interest- ed in getting involved, or if you are looking for Connector assis- course will be 4 meetings, open to renewal. tance, please contact Joyce Friedman at [email protected]. RSVP is requested (or for more information) - Rav Steven ([email protected]) or Dr. Altman ([email protected]).

Raise Your Wine IQ A benefitting the Fund For the Needy

Featuring renowned sommelier and TV Couvert: $72/person personality Jay Buchsbaum, an advocate Young Couples: for the kosher wine industry, Israeli wines, $100/couple and a modern day Saar Ha'mashkim. Sponsorships The Fund For the Needy supports $250 $360 local individuals and families who $500 need financial assistance with $1,000 Cabernet food, rent, medicine and clothing. $5,000

About the Fund For the Needy Saturday, December 17th Doors Open: 8:00 PM ‣ Supports 48 families throughout Riverdale & the greater Bronx Location: RJC community with dignity Light dairy supper to be served

‣ Provides more than $250,000 in support each year RSVP: www.rjconline.org/wineFFN ‣ 100% of contributions — the Fund’s only source of income — are applied to If you cannot attend, but want to help recipients donate to the Fund For the Needy, ‣ Recipients are recommended to the visit www.rjconline.org/payment. fund by across Riverdale Thank you for ‣ Co-Chaired by Susan Tessel and Betty Sugarman your support!

Riverdale Jewish Center for Programming

Career advisement? Job Networking? Please contact Howard Millendorf, 718-796-5850 , [email protected]. Job opening, AML Operations Manager (payments, compliance, operations). GOOGLE-Call Howard for Info.

Vendors for the Chanukah Boutique: Aleph Aleph, Alyssa Sterba, Anat Atzmon Leather , Daniel Harelick Studios, Dipped, Dori Traveling Boutique, Fancy That Hat, Fantastic Finds, Gifts in a Stitch, Hedy's Hats, Hello Doily, Impression Judaica, Iron Chef, Jeff Manas, Jujubee Gifts, Linda Teicher, Normalina Designs, On The Table, Paper & Presents, Patty Leve, Pomoto Jewerly, Renee K. Zucker, Skyview Wines, SplenD'Or, Sunshine Gifts, Tableclothes n More, The Cheese Guy, The Doily Lady, The Jewish Quarter, Write On, Magnetic Shul, Beautycounter by Esther, CUFF U/Edry Design

Welcome to the Community! If you are new to the community, please let the welcoming committee know at [email protected] or through the RJC website. To sign up for emails from the young couples minyan, email [email protected]. Aviva Cohen & Sheri Rotenberg, Co-Chairs RJC Welcoming Committee.

Gemach of Riverdale - Interest Free Loan Program Westchester Day School Program Dec 3 The Gemach of Riverdale provides interest-free loans to families and indi- Westchester Day School invites the community to join us for singing, viduals in our community who find themselves with unexpected shortfalls dancing, ice cream and fun at our annual Havdalah program! Families or short term capital needs. Our simple, discreet application process en- with children in preschool through 3rd grade are invited to Hebrew Insti- sures confidentiality and quick decision timeframes. If you know of any- tute of White Plains on Saturday night, December 3rd, from 6:45pm- one in our community who needs help, or if you need help yourself, the 8:00pm. Register at www.westchesterday.org/havdalah. Any questions? Gemach of Riverdale is here. Please contact Rabbi Moshe Drelich for a Contact Allison Lyons, Director of Admissions, at aly- confidential consultation at 917-408-3035 or ge- [email protected] [email protected]. Checking — Yisroel M. Kenner will be checking shatnez on Westchester Torah Academy New Campus Open House Tuesday nights from 7-9pm at the Young Israel of Riverdale (Upstairs). Dec 4th Please confirm beforehand (or to find out further details), by contacting Come view WTA’s permanent home, this Sunday, Dec 4th. Explore our Rabbi Kenner at [email protected]. beautiful grounds and building. View our construction plans. Children’s Mezuzot will be available for sale, and there is a raffle. Light refreshments Systematic Training for Effective Parenting - with Dr. Ami Schwab will be served. Please sign up for a viewing time: 9:30/10:15/11:00. Ad- Sundays 7:00 PM at The RJC dress is 150 Stratton Road, New Rochelle, NY. Dr. Ami Schwab invites you to register for his STEM (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) parenting course. The cost is $295 for the first Ladies Got Talent Auditions parent/guardian and $195 for the second. To register, contact Ami at Dec 4 [email protected] or call 347-460-0264. An all female talent show, by women, for women, helping women. This female initiative gives women artists the opportunity to perform in front of Gan Miriam Early Learning Center 2016-2017 Registration an all female audience. Auditions: Sunday, December 4th, 11am-4 PM At Gan Miriam is a wonderful early education program for ages 2-5. We will The Jewish Center.-131 West 86th Street, between Amsterdam and Co- begin our observation and registration period on Monday, November 14th. lumbus Avenues. Any questions? Email [email protected]. Please call 718-543-2553 or email [email protected] to set up an ap- pointment now! Space is limited! Check out our website at Defensive Driving www.ganmiriam.com. Dec 6th Considering Buying a Home in Israel Defensive Driving Class at the RJC will be held on Tuesday, December 6th at 6:45 PM. By attending, you will $ave 10% on your auto insurance for Dec 7th at The RJC the next 3 years and reduce up to 4 points on your NY driver’s license! New construction or existing homes: The pros and cons of both: Introduc- Cost is $60. To reserve or for information, contact Harry Schonfeld at ing Ramat Baka, a brand–new Jerusalem project. Presented by Gedaliah [email protected] or at 718-339-1300. Borvick (www.myisraelhome.com). Presentation to take place Dec 7th at 8:00pm in the RJC multi-purpose room. Blood Drive Dec 11 The RJC will be hosting a blood drive on Sunday Dec 11th. It will take place in the gym from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. You must be age 17-76 and in good health. Please bring a photo ID. Email andreacohenhar- [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

Weekly Classes at the RJC Connect with us!

Daf Yomi (Hashkama Room) Shabbat Post Hashkama Shiur - R’ Sheer Rabbi Yitzi Genack, Acting Rabbi [email protected], 718.548.1850 ext.131 After 1st minyan, Sun-Fri. After 8 AM Minyan in Hashkama Room Emergencies: 201.220.8865 Phone: 718.548.1850 One hour before late Shabbat mincha Shabbat Chaburah with R’ Drelich Julia Baruch, Yoetzet Halacha R’ Sher Shiur (Board Room) Post 7 AM until 9:15 in Board Rm [email protected], 646.598.9226 [email protected] Sunday after 6:45 am minyan Gemara Brachot (BM) & Daf Yomi (Board Rm) www.rjconline.org The Gentlemen’s Kollel (Beit Midrash) Shimon Craimer, Chazzan One hour before Shabbat Mincha [email protected] Tuesday, 2:15 pm Phone: 646.326.8256 Navigating the Siddur & Chumash A Touch of Class (Social Hall) Michal (Marilyn) Selber; contact for details: Adin and Chaya Rayman, Riverdale Jewish Center Tuesday, 12:30 pm [email protected] / 347-275-8801 Youth Directors With the Rabbinic Team [email protected] 3700 Independence Avenue, Parsha Shiur (Beit Midrash) ***Classes are open to all and will meet in Hezzy Jesin, Executive Director Bronx, NY 10463 Tuesday 8:00 pm the Beit Midrash unless otherwise noted.*** [email protected], 718.548.1850 x113