ה׳ד׳ ׳ב׳ ׳ א׳ד׳ט׳ט׳ת׳ד׳ת׳ ׳ ׳ ד׳ר׳ב׳ד׳ ׳ב׳ד׳ ׳ ~ Hebrew Institute of Riverdale The Bayit BULLETIN April 17 - 24, 2015 28 Nisan - 5 Iyar 5775 Hebrew Institute of Riverdale ~ The Bayit Mazal Tov To: 3700 Henry Hudson Parkway Melissa & Paul Bulman on Ariella’s Bat Mitzvah. Bronx, NY 10463 Micky & Eric Schon on the engagement of their son Gidon Schon to Shayna Stein, daughter of www.thebayit.org Gershon & Chavi Stein of San Diego. E-mail: [email protected] Condolences To: Phone: 718-796-4730 Joyce & Harvey Marcus on the loss of Joyce’s sister Ena Jacobs. Shiva has concluded. Fax: 718-884-3206 David Levine on the loss of his sister Linda Livni. Shiva has concluded. R’ Avi Weiss: [email protected]/ x102 Welcome New Members: R’ Sara Hurwitz: [email protected]/ x107 Rachel & David Quint R’ Steven Exler: [email protected]/ x108 This Shabbat @ The Bayit R’ Ari Hart: [email protected]/ x124 SPECIAL DIVREI TORAH - VIEWS FROM THE PEWS with Israeli Bayit members. We're Kiddush honored to hear personal stories of Israeli identity over the course of tefillah from Israeli Bayit Kiddush this week is sponsored by members Yoash Dvir (during Misheberachs), Shraga Bar-On (before Musaf), and Renana Libson Melissa & Paul Bulman in honor of (before Hatikvah) . Ariella’s bat Mitzvah. 5:40pm - Yiddish Song Haburah with Rabbinic Intern Avram Mlotek The April Celebration Kiddush will be Yiddish Songs of Pesach, the Shoah and Medinat Yisrael. Join, learn and sing! April 25th. 6:20pm - Guest Parsha Shiur with Rabbinic Intern Avram Mlotek: "Coming Close: Exploring the To sponsor the Celebration Kiddush visit Nadav and Avihu Story. www.thebayit.org/celebration. To sponsor a future Kiddush, please contact BETWEEN MINCHA AND MAARIV - "Golani or Go Home: The Experiences of Seth Aronson - [email protected]. an American Chayal Boded" with Massye Kestenbaum. Massye Kestenbaum, a 2012 graduate of SAR High School, learned in Yeshivat HaKotel for two years, before making Aliya and joining a Hesder program. He is currently serving in the Golani This Week - Parshat Shmini Brigade and positioned in Chevron. Presentation followed by Q&A. Shabbat Mevarchim KAVVANAH TEFILLAH - Sun. Apr 19th - 9:00am An hour of slower tefillah with Rav Steven including Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 7:00pm meditation & song. Light breakfast follows. Halakhic Shacharit requirements met. Located in Room 3-1. Candle Lighting: 7:19pm Next Shabbat @ The Bayit Shalom Bayit: 7:00am Shacharit Main Tefillah: 8:30am CELEBRATION KIDDUSH: Join us next Shabbat for our monthly Celebration Kiddush! To sponsor the Kiddush in honor of a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or other special occasion, visit Learning Service: 9:30am (Rm 3-7) www.thebayit.org/celebration. Sof Zman Kriat Shema: 9:34am Upcoming Events Listening Room: 5:50pm (LL BM) CLOTHING DRIVE - THIS SUNDAY Guest Shiur: 6:20pm When: Sunday, April 19th. 9:30am - 12:30pm Mincha (Main/Sephardic): 7:05pm Where: There will be a truck stationed outside HIR. Please sort and separately bag men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing in sturdy garbage bags. Shabbat Ends/Maariv: 8:23pm We are also collecting blankets and quilts. Please bag those separately. Weekday Times Volunteers needed! To volunteer or to learn more contact Steve Pretsfelder or Barbara Gochberg at 718-601-3586 or [email protected]. Shacharit: Sun (Rosh Chodesh Iyar): YOM HAZIKARON - ISRAEL’S MEMORIAL DAY Tuesday night, April 21st - 8:00pm 8:30, 9:00am (Kavvanah) Join us for a community-wide memorial service and program at the Riverdale Y. Mon (Rosh Chodesh)/Thur (Yom YOM HA’ATZMAUT - ISRAEL’S INDEPENDENCE DAY Ha’atzmaut): 6:30, 8:15am Wednesday Night, April 22, 7:45pm: Festive Tefillat Maariv, Dancing, Refreshments, and a performance by the HIR Community Choir. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:45, 8:15am Thursday, April 23, 4:30 - 8:00pm: Festival with Bronx Borough President’s Office Mincha/Maariv: and BBQ. THE BAYIT FILM SERIES Sun-Thur: 7:25pm April 19th at 5pm - Screening of Beneath the Helmet. Next Week May 3rd at 5pm - Screening of Body and Soul - The State of the Jewish Nation: Introduction and Q&A with producer/director Gloria Greenfield. Parshat Tazria-Metzora Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 7:00pm Cost per film: $10 online/advance registration; $15 at the door. To view trailers, learn more, and to register visit www.thebayit.org/filmseries. Candle Lighting: 7:27pm Shacharit Main Tefillah: 8:30am YOM IYUN: DAY OF COMMUNAL STUDY Sunday, May 17th - Yom Yerushalayim: 9:30am - 4:00pm Mincha (Main/Sephardic): 7:15pm Join us for a full day of immersive study in honor of Yom Yerushalayim. Shabbat Ends/Maariv: 8:31pm To learn more and to register visit www.thebayit.org/yomiyun. THE BAYIT BULLETIN This Week’s Classes @ the Bayit BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE - YIZKOR BOOK Joe Hoch z"l Memorial Daf Yomi Shiur with Rabbi Dov Linzer meets 2015-2016 7:30am - 8:30am Sun. - Fri. and Shabbat after Mincha in Room 3-7. Open and Our Book of Remembrance - Yizkor Book is now in formation. accessible to all. You are invited to join at any time! Forms are available in the boxes in the lobby and online at www.thebayit.org/bor. Shabbat Please fill out the form and return it with an optional contribution to 8:05am - Midrash Hashavua with Rav Steven (Main Sanctuary). the shul office by Friday, May 15th. Special Drasha - Views From The Pews with Israeli Bayit members. 6:20pm - Guest Parsha Shiur with Rabbinic Intern Avram Mlotek. You must submit this form each year in order to have a listing in the book. 5:50pm - Listening Room with Myra Estelle (LL BM) Between Mincha/Maariv - "Golani or Go Home: The Experiences of an American Chayal Boded" with Massye Kestenbaum. After Mincha - Mila baParasha at Beth Aharon: Understanding a word Was Aharon silent; did he mourn at ” ַ יִּ ֹּ֖ד ם“ :in our parsha. This week .Basic (and love of) Hebrew is sufficient׳?all, did he accept any comfort Monday 41st Annual Journal Dinner 7:30pm - Advanced Hebrew Ulpan with Sara Kinberg* (at the ATRIA) Please join us on June 7th, 2015 at 5:00pm 7:30pm - Book of Jeremiah with Rav Avi (at his home) at the Hebrew Institute. 8:30pm - Advanced Talmud with Rabbi Yisrael Hollender (Room 3-7) Tuesday This year’s honorees: 10:00am - Book of Exodus with Rav Avi (Lobby) Toby & Rav Avi Weiss for over 40 years of 11:00am - Meeting the Tannaim: The Heroes of the Talmud with Rav service to the HIR and the larger community. Ari (Lobby) 7:30pm - Foundations of Judaism: Niddah and Sexuality with Rabba Sara To purchase tickets or place an ad in (Room 3-7) the journal please visit Wednesday www.thebayit.org/journal. 7:30pm - Intermediate Hebrew Ulpan with Sara Kinberg* (Lobby) Thursday 40+ years of Leadership 10:00am - Book of Shmuel with Rav Steven (LL BM) 40+ years of Torah 7:30pm - Biblical Hebrew and Siddur Study with Sara Kinberg* (Lobby) 40+ years of Community 40+ years of Song 40+ years of Inspiration * Sara Kinberg is an experienced Hebrew teacher. For info and guidance on 40+ years of Spirituality placement, please call Sara at 718-548-2461. Payment made directly to the teacher. 40+ years of Engagement 40+ years of Growth 40+ years of Family Do you know someone who needs any of the following? Would you like to volunteer for any of these HIR CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) committees? Interested in making healthier and fresher food choices? Meals For Ill Members: Join HIR CSA and receive your fruit, vegetables and/or eggs directly Jackie Binstock - 718-543-9135, [email protected]. from local farms for 22 weeks this coming summer. Each CSA member can sign up for a weekly or every-other-week share of Shiva: Beth Braunstein, [email protected] seasonal produce that is sustainably grown and freshly picked. The Bikur Cholim: produce is conveniently delivered to the HIR and available for Ruth Licht: 718-796-3491, [email protected] pick-up on Wednesday evenings. Sign up today! We have many ways to become meaningfully involved. csaathir.wordpress.com. Please pick up a flyer, consider becoming a Bikur Cholim Volunteer. CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY The Bayit is pleased to partner with UJA-Federation to offer our members the Meals for New Parents: opportunity to invest in a charitable gift annuity. When you do so, you Becca Linden: 434-962-7899, [email protected] receive guaranteed income for life, a potential immediate tax deduction, and possible future tax savings. Ultimately, the Bayit will receive 90% of the Hospitality and Welcome: [email protected] remainder value, while 10% will go to UJA-Federation to support its efforts Bayit Band: Rav Ari Hart, [email protected] for the entire Jewish community and to help cover the administrative costs of the program. For more information, 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. Film Screening: Register @ www.thebayit.org/filmseries $10 online/advance registration; $15 at the door Hebrew Institute of Riverdale - The Bayit | 3700 Henry Hudson Pkwy , Bronx, NY 10463 Film Screening: SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 | 5:00 PM (DOORS OPEN AT 4:30 PM) POST-SCREENING DISCUSSION WITH PRODUCER/DIRECTOR Gloria Z. Greenfield Presenting the broad and deep connections between the Jewish People and the Land of Israel. SPONSORS: Register @ www.thebayit.org/filmseries $10 online/advance registration; $15 at the door Hebrew Institute of Riverdale - The Bayit | 3700 Henry Hudson Pkwy , Bronx, NY 10463 THE BAYIT BULLETIN Calling all Riverdale kids! The Bayit is the place to be! Be a part of it! Please register your child and become a youth member today! FRIDAY NIGHT Tots With Donna Yom Ha’atzmaut Festival GROUPS This Sunday - April 19th Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 with Shayna & Raphi Yom Ha’atzmaut Theme 4:30 - 8:00pm Groups begin 15 10:30am - 12:00pm minutes after Mincha For ages 2 - 4 Inflatable Rides Prize Games begins and last for 1 Arts and Crafts hour.