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Weekly Brief WEEKLY BRIEF Elul 20 5781/August 27th & 28th 2021 Parshat Ki Tavo Shabbat Schedule Plag Mincha/Maariv 5:55pm Candle Lighting 7:18pm A MESSAGE FROM RABBI STRAUCHLER Mincha/Maariv Main Sanctuary 7pm Ki Tavo 5782 Beit Midrash 7:25pm COMFORT FROM A HISTORICAL MINDSET Shabbat Morning In a lecture delivered in 1935, Gertrude Stein said: Sof Zman Kriyat Shma 9:38am Shacharit- “It is the human habit to think in centuries from a grandparent to a grandchild Main Shul 7am because it just does take about a hundred years for things to cease to have the Beit Midrash 8:30am Outdoor Tent 8:30am same meaning as they did before… and usually there is a war or catastrophe to Main Shul 9am Youth Groups 9am emphasize it…” Tot Shabbat 10:30am Outdoors, behind the Beit Midrash Today, eighty-six years and so many catastrophes later, how long does it take for things to no longer have the Shailot Utshuvot Shiur 10:30am Beit Midrash same meaning as they did before? After Using the Facilities אשר יצר Do You Say ?on Rosh Hashanahמוסף During Daf Yomi 10:30am In describing the mitzvah of bikkurim – the first fruits – the Torah instructs the farmer to approach the kohein :who is in charge at that time.” Rashi quotes Rosh Hashanah 25b“ -אֲשֶׁ֥ ר יִהְ י ֶ֖הבַּ יםיָּמִִ֣ הָּה ֵ֑ ם Shabbat Afternoon Mincha- Main Shul 2pm אין לְָךא לָּ א כֹּה ן שבְ יָּמ יָך כְמֹו ש הּוא Mincha- “You have none else than the priest who lives in your days – as he is.” Main Shul 7pm Followed by Rabbi Strauchler’s Gemara shiur in the Main Shul The Ramban asks on the applicability of this gemara to the case of bikkurim in contrast to its original context Maariv Main Sanctuary 8:10pm which addresses respecting the judges decisions. Shabbat Ends 8:18pm Pre– Selichot Shiur בהקרבת הבכורים למי יביאם אם לא לכהן אשר יהיה בימיו Rabbi Netanel Wiederbank 11:59pm First Night Selichot 12:55am “To whom shall he bring them if not to the priest that shall be in his days?” Weekday Schedule To defend Rashi’s extension of this principle, we must appreciate the context of bikkurim. The pronouncement August 29th– September 3rd upon bringing the first fruits is all about time – specifically the continuity of meaning and identity across it. my father was a fugitive Aramean. (We use –אֲרַּמִ י֙ אֹּב ד ִ֣ אָּבִִ֔ י - Shacharit (only) After bringing his first fruits, the farmer proclaims Sun 7, 8am, 9am (Main) Shacharit & Selichot this very same section at the Pesach Seder.) The farmer links the experience of a “new” season’s fruit with the Mon, Thurs 6:00, 7:00 (Main) stories of the past. Every kohein is different. Meanings do change. Yet, we – as Jews – remain a critical part of 6:40, 7:40 (BM) 9am (Mon only—BM)) an ongoing story between God and humankind. That story begins in slavery and ends in freedom. It begins in Tues, Wed, Fri 6:10, 7:10 (Main), darkness and end in light. It is a hopeful story. 6:45, 7:40 (BM) 9am (Tues only—BM) It is for this reason that every year, in response to our children’s questions, we position our experience in the Mincha Sun 1:45pm (Main) context of our parents and grandparents. We are not alone in history. As we read parshat ki tavo – this year – we do so amidst the slow emergence from a centenary catastrophe. We have each experienced it uniquely. Mincha/Maariv Sun- Thurs 5:55, 7:15pm (Main) Yet, we do so as part of a community and as part of the great story of am yisrael. To appreciate this moment with historical awareness is especially helpful. We each play a part in the great story of the Jewish people. Maariv & Selichot Maariv Sun– Thurs 9:15pm Selichot Rabbi Strauchler’s Contact Information Sun– Thurs 9:25pm Office- 201 837 2795 ext 111 September 3rd Cell—+1 (201) 988-0392 Candle Lighting 7:07pm e-mail—[email protected] RINAT ROUNDUP Dear Friends, I hope you’re enjoying the last week of summer. As we head into the Chagim next week, I’d like to thank the High Holiday Seating Committee for their efforts in seating about 1,000 people in our various minyanim. Selichot begin on Motzei Shabbat and Rabbi Netanel Wiederblank will be delivering the Pre- Selichot shiur entitled Theological Issues in Seloichot. The shiur and Selichot will both be available on zoom, by clicking here. This Shabbat the Welcoming Committee will be hosting the the last of the pre- chaggim Project Connect events. Thank you to the Committee for coordinating these wonderful opportunities for the Strauchlers to get to know the membership and to the many members who participated. Watch your email for information on upcoming events scheduled to take place after Sukkot. On September 11th, the Welcoming Committee is scheduled to host a Seudah Shelishit for new members and for people who are new to the area. If you have a new neighbor, or know of a recent arrival who might be interested in attending, please let them know they can sign up by clicking here. With the slight uptick of Covid cases in the area, even among the vaccinated, the CDC recommends that fully vaccinated people wear a mask in public indoor settings, particularly if they, or someone in their household, is immunocompromised, at increased risk for severe disease, or unvaccinated. Masks are available at the entrance to the building. Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom and a healthy start to the New Year, Bina WEEKLY BRIEF SPONSORSHIP Tzivia Bieler in commemoration of the 42nd yahrzeit of her beloved father, Harry Rosen, z"l -- Yisroel Aharon ben Enoch Leib. Jere & Mitchell Esral in commemoration of the 3rd yahrzeit of Mitchell's father, Abraham Esral, אברהם אריה בן נחום ליב ז"ל The Hirsch and Spindel families would like to express our gratitude to Rabbi Strauchler, the aveilut committee, and our Rinat family in recognition for all their support and caring during the shiva for Marjorie's father. Suzie & Gerry Kirshenbaum in honor of the recent marriage of their grandson, Shlomo Kroopnick, to Ariel Tsarfati of Israel. Michelle Ritholz in honor of Annie, Yisrael and Leeba Bracha Goldberg. Gila & Steve Stone and family in honor of Tsipora's engagement to Ari List. High Holidays seating update: Almost everyone who reserved seats for the High Holidays has responded to the survey. Of those who have responded, 100% of people who are eligible to receive the vaccine, have been vaccinated. ONLY children under 12 years of age, who are not eligible are unvaccinated. If you haven’t filled out the request for vaccination status, please do so. All those who don’t respond to the request will be required to be masked. MAZAL TOV Joan & Warren z”l Enker on the marriage of their daughter, Aliza to Albert Azar. Lianne & Etiel Forman on the aufruf and upcoming wedding of their son, Gavriel to Danielle Nussbaum of Lawrence. Mazal tov also to grandparents Libby & Irving Forman and aunt and uncle Ora & Jay Forman. Suzie & Gerry Kirshenbaum on the recent marriage of their grandson, Shlomo Kroopnick to Ariel Tsarfati of Israel. Mazal tov to his mother, Lisa Kroopnick; siblings: Ephraim Kroopnick, Daniel Kroopnick and Shira Kroopnick and aunts, uncles and cousins!! David Kranzler on the occasion of his bar mitzvah. Mazal tov to parents, Faigi & Moish Kranzler, siblings Aliza & Shoimi Zeffren, Yoni & Devon Kranzler, Elisheva and nephews: Eitan, Judah, Ben and Henry. A special mazal tov to grandparents, who are joining us, Rabbi & Ellen Brander and Judy Kranzler. Judy & Manny Landau on the recent bar mitzvah in Israel of their grandson, Mattisyahu Lubarsky, Mazal tov to parents, Margalit & Rabbi Avraham Lubarsky of Ramat Beit Shemesh Alef. Also, on the bat mitzvahs in Israel of their granddaughters, Ruti and Batya Saperstein. Mazal tov to parents, Rivka & Chaim Dovid Saperstein of Ramat Beit Shemesh Alef. Judy & Leon Miller on the birth of a grandson, born to Rachel & Uri Miller of Woodmere, NY. Michelle & Bruce, z”l, Ritholtz on the birth of a granddaughter, Leeba Bracha to Annie and Yisrael Goldberg. Mazal Tov to grandparents Rita and Daniel Goldberg, Uncle Dani and Aunt Talia. Gila & Steve Stone on the engagement of their daughter, Tsipora, to Ari List, son of Shelley & Barry List of Baltimore, Maryland. Jed Sultanik on his bar mitzvah. Mazal tov to parents, Eva Lazar & Josh Sultanik, sister, Abby, and dog, Albus Doodledore. A special mazal tov to grandparents, Helen & Abe Sultanik, Miriam & Michael Lazar, great-grandmother Ann Menche, and the entire extended family. Harriet & Rabbi Yosef Zitter on the engagement of their grandson, Dovid to Gitty Gross of Yerushalayim. Shofar Blowing for the Homebound If you know of someone who is homebound who would like to hear shofar blowing on Rosh Hashana, please let us know, and we will do our best to have a volunteer come to their home. The volunteer will blow shofar outside of the home next to an open window or door. Shana Tova, Ke'tiva Ve'chatima tova. Pinhas Friedenberg- 201 357 8642. Arba Minim Sale Prime and Regular available. Due to the pandemic, lulav, hadas and arava will be prepackaged to go. For esrog you will have the option of choosing. We will distribute lulavim in zippered bags. Deadline for placing your order is extended to Friday, September 3rd, 5pm. Pickup will in the Rinat tent Sunday, September 19th, at times to be determined. To order, go to https://www.rinat.org/arbaminim. Questions? Contact [email protected] Tuesday, August 31st from 2pm-8pm - Shaimos Drive in Classroom D/E.
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