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Mazal Tov! Helene & Harvey Benovitz on the birth of a great granddaughter. Mazal tov to parents Leora & Yoni Illouz, and to grandparents Debbie & Mendy Tepler. Shira & Ari Gontownik, big brother Tani, and big sister Eliana on the birth of a baby girl, Maya Neima. Harriet & Joseph Sassoon on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Noam, son of Jenny & Robbie Sassoon. Mazal tov to siblings Tehila, Hadassa & Nechemia and the rest of the family. Eliane and Stanley Schoenbach on the marriage of their son Evan to Rebeca Liberbaum in Rio de Janeiro. Mikvah Hours Update *Fri night (6/10), Sat night (6/11) and Sun night (6/12), hours: 8:45 - 9:05pm. No appointment needed. *Mon night (6/13) hours: 9:45-11pm *Regular hours (8:45-10:30pm) resume on Tues. night (6/14) Week of 6/13: Keilim Mikvah closed & no parking available in the lot.
Kiddush Korner Looking to sponsor a kiddush? Full sponsorships start at only $600. Partial sponsorships are also available. To sponsor, please contact the office, or visit www.rjconline.org/sponsor_kiddush.
We are seeking volunteers to help us organize our Beit Midrash seforim. An organized Makom Torah will enable an enhanced Tefilah and Torah-learning experience. If you are able to dedicate an evening to this important task, please c o n t a c t S a m m y M a r c u s ([email protected]) for more details.
Communal Siyum Initiative Thank you to all those participating in our "WE KNOW FIVE!" - Siyum of Chamisha Chumshei Torah. Please join us after Mincha, on Monday evening, at 8:15 pm, as we celebrate this communal learning initiative.
Membership Directory Initiative This summer, we will launch a new RJC Membership Photo Directory Initiative, a convenient, yet secure way to share your contact information with other members of the RJC Community. Please log on to your ShulCloud account and visit the “My Directory” section to update your information and upload a photo. Important: Access to your information is restricted to members only. In your account, you may choose what information is shared and/or opt out of the directory.
Questions? Contact the office! Special Lecture: Dr. Yocheved Debow "Talking about Intimacy and Sexuality: How do we educate our children?"
P l e a s e j o i n us on Monday evening, June 20th at 7:30 pm for an informative and stimulating lecture by Dr. Yocheved Debow, author of "Talking About
Intimacy and Sexuality: A Guide for Orthodox Jewish Parents" as well as the "Life Values and Intimacy" curriculum, which has been implemented at Jewish schools worldwide. Cost is $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Sponsorships available. Register at www.rjconline.org/drdebow.
Condolences Hilda Grant on the passing of her
husband, Stanley Grant, a”h.
Joshua Balsam & Eve Balsam (children of Sarah Prizant) on the passing of their
father, David Balsam, a”h.
Thank you to RJC Women for the beautiful Shavuot flowers!
Help Us Supply Hospital
Bikur Cholim Rooms! The Riverdale Mitzvah Initiative and Chesed 24/7, in partnership with the RJC and MDS, is seeking help in maintaining the Bikur Cholim Rooms throughout the area. For de-tails, or to donate, please contact Rhonda Stober at [email protected],
The RJC is thrilled to welcome Rabbi Yigal Sklarin as Scholar in Residence. To learn more about Rabbi Sklarin, as well as the many learning opportunities provided over yontiff, please see page 3.
Thank you to our CSS security team!
Friday - Mincha 6:37 / 7:10 / 8:19 PM
Shacharit 7:00 / 8:00 / 8:45 / 9:00 AM
Latest Shema 9:09 AM
Daf Yomi (Baba Kamma 11): 7:05 PM
Mincha 2:30/ 6:00 / 8:05 PM
Seudah Shlishit/Shiur 8:25 PM
Ma'ariv 9:09 PM
Sunday (Shavuot I ) 7:00 / 8:00 / 8:45 / 9:00 AM
Monday (Shavuot II ) 7:00 / 8:00 / 8:45 / 9:00 AM
Tuesday 6:00 / 6:55 / 7:45 AM
Wednesday 6:00 / 6:55 / 7:45 AM
Thursday 6:00 / 6:45 / 7:45 AM
Friday 6:00 / 6:55 / 7:45 AM
Mincha/Ma'ariv Tue.-Thurs. 6:38 / 8:15 PM
Late Ma'ariv Tues.-Thurs. 9:30 PM
Candle Lighting 6:59 / 7:28 / 8:11 PM
Friday - Mincha 6:41 / 7:10 / 8:21 PM
Shacharit 7:00 / 8:00 / 8:45 / 9:00 AM
Latest Shema 9:10 AM
Daf Yomi (Baba Kamma 18): 7:00 PM
Mincha 6:00 / 8:00 PMSeudah Shlishit 8:20 PM
Ma'ariv 9:07 PM
Havdala 9:12 PM*subject to change
June 17 - 18, 2016 - י״ב בסיון
June 10 - 11, 2016 - ה׳ בסיון
Next Shabbat*: Parshat נשא
Weekday Schedule
See Page 2 For Full Shavuot Schedule and Times
This Shabbat: Parshat במדבר
Services
Shavuot 1 2
11-Jun 13-Jun
-- י״א בסיון - ה׳ בסיון 5776 Havdalah
5 Sivan - 11 Sivan 9:09 PM 9:10 PM
12-Jun
9:10 PM
שבועות
Candles after
6:55 / 7:28 / 8:09 PM
June 10, 2016
PARSHAT במדבר
Candle Lighting
RJC BULLETIN
Thank you to all who joined in creating & enhancing a wonderful feeling of
community at our 2016 Evening of Community & Recognition.
Thank you to our event committee, led by Malki Bernstein & Dana Teplitsky.
Please see page 6 & 7 for the Scroll of Honor.
If you have not yet had the opportunity to lend your support, please consider doing so - visit us online to see pictures*! *coming soon
SHAVUOT
Riverdale Jewish Center for Tefillah & Torah
Riverdale Jewish Center for Shavuot Learning
Riverdale Jewish Center for Youth
Riverdale Jewish Center for Programming
Refuah Shelaima Yocheved Sarah Bas Fruma Faiga, Malka Bat Chana, Miriam Leah Bat Bracha Sheindel, Hinda bat Rivka,
Yaakov Ben Ruth, Shalom Yitzchak ben Pesha, Devora bat Shayna Beyla, Nechama Yehudit Tzviya bat Chaya, Shalom
Yechezkel ben Kayla Chana, Peretz Yisroel ben Batya Kayla,Yechezkel Chaim ben Masha Zissel, Avraham Daniel ben Devora
Tova, Toba bat Esther Faiga, Gedalya Ben Rus, Tesha Chana bat Chasuna Miriam, Zippa Chana bat Rachel Reya, Shneur
Yechezkel ben Chaya Feiga, Yosef ben Genia, Gila bat Francis, Tziporah bat Gila, Miriam Golda bat Ruchel, Yisroel ben
Yonah, Beila Ruchel bat Miriam, Elisheva Malka bas Sarah Miriam, Simcha Chaim ben Ben Ariella Tamar, Shifra bat Bayla
Perel, Shoshana Malka bat Chaya Zelda, Chaya Zelda bat Masha, Yehoshua Tzvi ben Hinda, Meir 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 Halevi, Chana Rachel bat Rivka Alya, Moshe ben
Nachmo, Miryam Beruriah bat Etta Raizel, Amichai Meir ben Rotem, Etty bat Machlya.
Riverdale Jewish Center for Community
Riverdale Jewish Center for Community
Host Shluchot (Young Israeli Ambassadors) We are seeking warm, welcoming families to host two Israeli young women for the sum-mer. The shlichot will be working with Camp Twelve Trails to bring Israel a little closer to us all. If you are interested in this amazing opportunity, for all or part of the summer, please contact Matt Abrams Gerber at 347-913-4386 or [email protected]. Gan Miriam Early Learning Center Gan Miriam ELC at the RJC is an innovative, modern program in a warm, nurturing envi-ronment for children ages 2-5 with Mommy and Me beginning at 15 months. Summer programs are also available. Explore the world of science and nature, parsha and chagim, spelling and art, use math in inventive ways and have fun all year long! Check out our website at www.ganmiriam.com or email us at [email protected]. Looking for an Assistant Teacher Gan Miriam ELC is looking for an assistant teacher for Pre-K class. Day begins at 8:30a.m. and ends at 3p.m. Mon-Thurs, and 12:30p.m. on Fri. Compensation based on experience. Contact Nurit Bacharach or Adele Plot at [email protected] or 718-543-2553 if you are interested. Gemach of Riverdale - Interest Free Loan Program The Gemach of Riverdale provides interest-free loans to families and individuals in our community who find themselves with unexpected shortfalls or short term capital needs. Our simple, discreet application process ensures confidentiality and quick decision timeframes. If you know of anyone in our community who needs help, or if you need help yourself, the Gemach of Riverdale is here. Please contact Rabbi Moshe Drelich for a confi-dential consultation at 917-408-3035 or [email protected].
—————————————————————— June 12—Lecture & Lunch w/KL Kaplan, author of Descendants Of Rajgród: Learning To Forgive 10:30am @ The Riverdale Y: Internationally recognized speaker and author Karen L. Kaplan will share the story of her father, Arie Kaplan, who survived the Holocaust in the forests of Eastern Europe. Her story is one of forgiveness and letting go of the legacy of bitterness and angst that has hovered over the Jewish community following centuries of anti- Semitism. For Reservations Contact: Vicki Matalon @347-913-4395. June 16— Bonei Olam Riverdale Event 7:30-10:30pm,: Bonei Olam provides assistance and resources to couples struggling with infertility, as well as leading the way in reproductive medicine, research, and technology. Come out for an evening of fabulous food and wine and scotch tasting at the Riverdale K Grill House, 5693 Riverdale Ave. There is no minimum donation and please bring a friend. For more information, contact [email protected] or 718-252- 1212 x229. June 26—Free CPR Course from Riverdale Hatzalah 6:30pm: Riverdale Hatzalah Volunteer EMS will be offering a free American Heart Associ-ation CPR course for the community-at-large at Congregation Sons of Israel (North Riverdale / Yonkers) —no prior knowledge required. This class will cover adult and pedi-atric CPR skills, choking relief and use of a defibrillator. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, please go to www.RiverdaleHatzalah.org/cpr.
SUMMER EVENTS Riverdale Y Sunday Market Returns May 8 to Nov 20, 9am-2pm: Free Yoga classes at 9 am and 10 am. Get your local produce, plants, art, jewelry, soaps and more. Vendors Include: Adamah Farm, The Cheese Guy, Doc Pickle, Las Delicias Patisserie, Migliorelli Farms, The Orchards of Concklin, Ronnybrook Farm Dairy, Wright’s Farm and more! The Riverdale Y Sunday Market runs , at Riverdale-Kingsbridge Academy MS/HS 141, Independence Ave & 236th. High School students are invited to apply for the L'Dor V'Dor Summer Internship where they work with residents at the Hebrew Home while studying Jewish texts & traditions about the elderly. Students will make a difference in someone’s life and, as one participant put it, “I never realized how much this experience was going to make a difference in mine." There will also be a $500 stipend once all the internship requirements will be com-pleted. For more information about the program and application, contact internship coor-dinator Scott Kalmikoff at [email protected]. Summer Programs @ Lamdeinu Register for classes on our website at lamdeinu.org.
Look for the invitation to participate in the Women's Health Survey posted on RiverdaleShuls by ARCC Institute, a frum research organization, and Columbia University Medical Center. The survey asks about attitudes towards getting tested for the BRCA (breast and ovarian cancer) susceptibility gene. Your participation will greatly assist this essential research. Women-Only/Men-Only Swim at the Riverdale Y Women-only Swim is now offered on Sundays from 5-6 PM, Mondays from 7 - 8 PM, and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 - 2 PM. Men-only Swim is now offered on Sundays from 6 - 7 PM, Wednesdays from 7 - 8 PM and Thursdays from 8:30 - 9:45 PM.
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.
Daf Yomi After 1st minyan, Sun-Fri. Mon-Fri, 6:00 am Sun at 7:30 am
The Gentlemen’s Kollel Monday, 1:00 pm
A Touch of Class Tuesday, 12:00 pm With the Rabbinical Team in the Social Hall
Parsha Shiur Tuesday 8:30 pm
Shabbat Gemara Shiur After Hashkama Minyan Class with Rabbi Avrumy Fein Sunday, 9:15 am Navigating the Siddur & Chumash Michal (Marilyn) Selber; contact for details: [email protected] / 347-275-8801 ***Classes are open to all and will meet in the Beit Midrash unless otherwise noted.***
Connect with us! Weekly Classes at the RJC Rabbi Yitzi Genack, Acting Rabbi [email protected], 718.548.1850 ext.131
Julia Baruch, Yoetzet Halacha [email protected], 646.598.9226
Shimon Craimer, Chazzan [email protected] Phone: 646.326.8256 Adin and Chaya Rayman, Youth Directors [email protected] Samson Fine, President [email protected] Hezzy Jesin, Executive Director [email protected], 718.548.1850 x113
Phone: 718.548.1850 [email protected]
www.rjconline.org
Riverdale Jewish Center 3700 Independence Avenue,
Bronx, NY 10463
June classes include: Vying for Leadership: Reuven, Yehudah & Yosef [Prof. Nechama Price] Talmud M. Berakhot: Birkot Shevach Ve-Hoda’ah R. Daniel Fridman Shimshon: A Story of 4 Women Rachel Friedman, Dean Parashah & Haftarah Pointers R. Daniel Fridman.
July classes include: Advanced Talmud for Women R. David Nachbar Eichah Rabbah: Midrash as a Response to Destruction Dr. Tammy Jacobowitz Four Aggaditot in the Talmud R. Daniel Fridman Parashat HaShavua Rachel Friedman, Dean Unsung Heroes in the Bible R. Hayyim Angel.