Hebrew Institute o f Riverdale ~ ה׳ד׳ ׳ב׳ו׳ א׳ד׳ט׳ט׳ת׳ד׳ת׳ו׳ ׳ ד׳ר׳ב׳ד׳ ׳ב׳ד׳ ׳

Sept 12-19, 2014 17-24 Elul, 5774

Hebrew Institute of Riverdale ~ The Bayit

3700 Henry Hudson Parkway

Bronx, NY 10463

www.thebayit.org

E-mail: office@thebayit.org

Phone: 718-796-4730

Fax: 718-884-3206

R’ Avi Weiss: ravavi@thebayit.org/ x102

R’ Sara Hurwitz: rabbasara@thebayit.org/ x107

R’ Steven Exler: ravsteven@thebayit.org/ x108

R’ Ari Hart: ravari@thebayit.org/ x124

This Week

Shabbat Parshat Ki Tavo

Candle Lighting: 6:52pm

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:55pm

Tefillat Shalom Bayit: 7:00am (LL BM)

Shacharit - Main Tefillah: 8:30am

Sephardic Tefillah: 8:30am (2nd FL BM)

Sof Zman Kriat Shema: 9:43am

Listening Room: 5:20pm (LL BM)

Yiddish Holiday Songs: 5:50pm

Mincha (Main & Sephardic): 6:35pm

Shabbat Ends: 7:54pm

Next Week

Shabbat Parshat Nitzavim-

Vayeilech

Candle Lighting: 6:40pm

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:45pm

Shacharit - Main Tefillah: 8:30am

Mincha (Main & Sephardic): 6:25pm

Shabbat Ends/Maariv: 7:42pm

Kiddush

There will be no Kiddush this week

To sponsor a Kiddush, please contact Seth Aronson - kiddush@hir.org.

The Bayit BULLETIN

Weekday Times

Shacharit:

Sun: 8:30am, 9:00am (Eden Vil-

lage)

Mon/Thu: 6:40, 8:15am

Tue/Wed/Fri: 6:45, 8:15am

High Holidays @ The Bayit Visit www.thebayit.org/holidays for High Holiday schedule, seat reservations, childcare signup, laws, customs and more.

NEW FOR THIS YEAR, children in grades 3+ who are enrolled in childcare are eligible for a free seat next to a parent/guardian in either the Social Hall or Learning Service at no additional charge. Visit www.thebayit.org/childcare for details and to register.

SELICHOT CONCERT WITH DR. ELLI KRANZLER

SATURDAY NIGHT, SEPT. 20th, 2014

Concert begins promptly at 10:00pm

Doors open 9:45pm We invite the entire community to join us for this special evening. Our beloved

Shaliach Tzibur Dr. Elli Kranzler leads us in a spiritually inspiring concert followed by Selichot. Seating is available on a first come basis. A small number of seats are

reserved for our sponsors.

To become a sponsor visit our website www.thebayit.org/selichot.

Next Shabbat @ The Bayit

BETWEEN MINCHA AND MAARIV - “Ahalela” - Join us for a session of focused spiritual song

with Rav Ari.

JOIN US THIS SUNDAY AT THE COMMUNAL

ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE @ THE BAYIT RETREAT AT EDEN VILLAGE This Sunday, September 14th, 9:00am-3:30pm

Nature walks, boating, farming, meditative and music-filled tefillah, group

study and holiday conversations, „farmival‟ with cobby oven baking, bike blender pesto, salsa

making, and more! Breakfast and lunch included.

To see your Rabbinic team’s challenge, visit the Bayit’s Facebook page!

Register now at www.thebayit.org/eden

Thank you to the following Chesed Day Volunteers James Lapin, Steven Pretsfelder, Seryl Ritter, Chaim Marks, Jean Schneider, Jane Flechner, Sabrina Heit, Rochelle

Goldberg, Buddy Skydell, Jessica Rosenblum, Jeremy Rosenblum, Nate Rosenblum, Benny Rosenblum, Adina Ros-

enblum, Ruthie Simon, Hattie Simon, Avery Simon, Leor Hackel, Ruthie Glass-Hackel, Jessica Chargar Sosno-vich, Josh Abraham, Davidi Abraham, Yonah Abraham, Zacharya Abraham, Akiva Davis, Gavri Davis, Gillian Stein-

berg, Aaron Rosenberg,, David Rosenberg, Gabe Levy, Eliana Levy, Nolan Caile, Charlie Siper, Jacob Siper, Ivri

Levine, Pinny Bulman, Ariella Bulman, Avishai Bulman, Tova Berman, Zev Berman, Edith Wolff, Jessica Langer, Rich-ard Langer, Ronit Langer, Seela Langer, Raphi Langer, Levi Langer

The Rabin family expresses their sincere gratitude to the Bayit staff and kehillah for the tremendous support given to Batia, during this past Sunday's Chesed Day, as she raised awareness and money for the Marfan Foundation.

Your generosity will contribute to medical research to help all who have this genetic condition. Thank you!

This Shabbat @ The Bayit SEUDA SHLISHIT - sponsored by Robert Lande in honor of a new grandson Gavriel and his family:

parents Sarah and Michoel, sister Tsirel, and brother Yaakov.

5:50PM - YIDDISH HOLIDAY SONGS - with Rabbinic Intern and Yiddish musical performer Avram Mlotek. Come and get into the spirit of the High Holiday season with Yiddish folksongs and

melodies! Translations will be provided. No musical or Yiddish expertise required!

Mazal Tov To: Mazal Tov to Maya & George Rudoy on Benjamin becoming a Bar Mitzvah. To sister Bella, to

grandparents Anatoliy & Emma Rudoy and Mara & Dmitriy Morgulis, to great grandparents Vladimir

Tolstonog and Berta Steklov, to uncle Alex Rudoy, and the rest of the family and friends.

Mazal Tov to Niva & Mark Marmer on the birth of a baby girl. Mazal Tov also to big siblings

Matan, Michal and Noam.

Mazal Tov to Dr. Rachel Gorman and Rabbi David Moster on their upcoming wedding this

Sunday. Mazal Tov to proud parents Drs. Lauren & Jack Gorman on the marriage of their daughter

Rachel and to Drs. Mark and Marlene Moster of Lower Merion on the marriage of their son.

Welcome to New Members: Shirley Zilberstein & Jonathan Fisher, Elizabeth Ungar, Hadar & Sarah Lev-Tov

Wishing Condolences To: Eva Wiener and Barry Wiener on the passing of their mother, Miriam Wiener. Shiva will be observed through Tuesday morning, September 16th at Eva's home, 3901 Independence Ave.,

#4S. 7pm Mincha/Maariv on Sunday and Monday.

THE BAYIT BULLETIN

Happenings @ the Bayit This Week’s Classes @ the Bayit

* Sara Kinberg is an experienced Hebrew teacher. For info and guidance on

placement, please call Sara at 718-548-2461. Payment made directly to the teacher.

Joe Hoch z"l Memorial Daf Yomi Shiur with Rabbi Dov Linzer meets 7:30am - 8:30am Sun. - Fri. and Shabbat after Mincha in Room 3-7. Open and accessible to all.

You are invited to join at any time!

Do you know someone who needs any of the following?

Meals For Ill Members:

Jackie Binstock - 718-543-9135, jacalyn.binstock@gmail.com.

Shiva: Beth Braunstein, braunsteinbeth@gmail.com

Bikur Cholim:

Ruth Licht: 718-796-3491, ruth.licht@outlook.com

We have many ways to become meaningfully involved.

Please pick up a flyer, consider becoming a Bikur Cholim Volunteer.

Meals for New Mothers:

Becca Linden: 434-962-7899, beccalinden@gmail.com

Hospitality and Welcome: hirwelcome@gmail.com

Bayit Band: Rav Ari Hart, ravari@thebayit.org

ABRAHAM & SARAH’S TENT: Join us this Shabbat for our open communal dinner. Sponsored by David Levine in commemoration of Sylvia Culang & Arthur Levine's yahrzeits.

To see which Shabbatot are available for sponsorship and to choose your week go to www.thebayit.org/tent or contact James Lapin at tent@hir.org.

Jewish Caregiver Support Group

Share experiences, benefit from mutual support and gain practical

advice. Groups are held once a month on Tuesday at the Beatman Center.

Jewish Bereavement Group – Loss of a Spouse

Share the journey of loss and gain strength from each other. This group

meets on Mondays, twice a month at the Beatman Center. For additional information please call Anna Kirshblum, JBFCS/Bayit

social worker at 718-601-9714 or email her at akirshblum@jbfcs.org

Choir The H.I.R Community Choir has begun its 13th season. It is not too late to join, next rehearsal is Wed. Sept. 17th at 7:30 P.M. in the So-cial Hall. Current, past and new members are invited to attend. For more information, contact director Jonathan Dzik at JFDzik326@aol.com or at (718)-549-8520.

CITY HARVEST HIGH HOLY DAYS FOOD DRIVE!

Sunday, September 7th – Wednesday, October 15th

Food Needed: All types of kosher canned or nonperishable, sealed

or packaged food are acceptable for collection. Non-kosher food will

not be accepted for this food drive. All food donated must have one

of the following Hashgachot: O-U, O-K, Chof-K, Star-K. Collection

boxes are in the coat room.

PRE-ROSH HASHANAH GOLDEN AGE PROGRAM Thurs., Sept. 18th, 1:00pm: Calling all Golden Agers - Join us in the Social Hall for a pre-Rosh Hashanah lecture with Rav Steven and a light lunch from 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Cost: $5, pay at the door. To RSVP call Yael at 718-796-4730 x116. ADULT BAT MITZVAH CLASS - Stay with us from 2:00pm - 3:00pm for a new Golden Age Adult Bat Mitz-vah class.

KULANU CHAVERIM (Formerly Special Friends)

Pre-High Holiday Program, Thurs. Sept. 18th, 6-8pm - Build bridges

between the Special Friends and the Bayit. If you know of special

friends who would like to participate, please contact Yael at

yael@thebayit.org.

DRIVING BAYIT COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CEMETERY VISITS:

Are you planning a cemetery visit before Rosh Hashanah? Drivers, are you willing to offer a ride to other members when you go? Would you like to visit a relative’s resting place, but don’t have a car? Please call or email Kayla in the office and let her know which cemetery or cemeteries you are driving to and when, or which cemeteries you would appreciate getting a ride to and we will match up drivers and passengers as best we can. Phone: 718-796-4730 ext. 101, email kay-la@thebayit.org.

Cries of the Shofar Tuesday, Sept. 16th, 7:30pm in the Second Floor Beit Midrash

A pre-High Holiday Program for Bereaved Jews - with Rav Steven and

the Bayit & JBFCS Social Worker Anna Kirshblum.

Come together with others who understand how you feel this High

Holiday Season to share stories and wisdom from our tradition. Please RSVP to Anna at 718-601-9714, akirshblum@jbfcs.org or Rav Steven at

718-796-4730 ext.108, ravsteven@thebayit.org

Shabbat

8:05am - Midrash Hashavua with Rav Steven (Main Sanctuary)

5:20pm - Listening Room with Myra Estelle (LL BM)

5:50pm - Pre-High Holiday Melody Workshop with Avram Mlotek (Main

Sanctuary)

After Minha @ Beth Aharon: Mila baMilhama - This week: "G-d will

strike you with... Daleket - ת קֶּ לֶּ " דַּ (Deuteronomy 28:22). What does

"Dalak" mean and how it may be related to "daleket"? Basic (and love

of) Hebrew is sufficient.

Monday

7:30pm - Advanced Hebrew Ulpan with Sara Kinberg (at the ATRIA)

Tuesday

10:00am - Pre-High Holiday Class with Rav Avi (Lobby)

Wednesday

7:30pm - Intermediate Hebrew Ulpan with Sara Kinberg (Lobby)*

Thursday

10:00am - "Rejoice in Trembling: Liturgical Poetry of Rosh Hashanah" -

A Pre-Rosh Hashanah Class with Rav Steven (LL BM)

7:30pm - Biblical Hebrew and Siddur Study with Sara Kinberg (Lobby)*

CHANGE IN CSA PICK UP TIMES

IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Due to the High Holiday schedule we are changing the day of

pick up from Wednesday to Tuesday on the following dates:

Tues. Sept. 23 * Tues. Oct. 7 * Tues. Oct. 14

Stand Up For G-d’s Creation and For Future Generations

Join The Bayit at the People’s Climate March, Sept. 21st

On Sunday afternoon, Sept. 21st, hundreds of people will take part in

the People‟s Climate March in Manhattan, including Jews from many

synagogues, environmental groups and many other people of faith –

calling on world leaders to commit to a strong climate change treaty.

The Bayit has endorsed the march and will be leading a group to

participate. The march will start at 11:30 a.m. at 59th Street,

Columbus Circle and end at 11th Ave. between 34th and 38th Street.

Contact Ann Rauch at annsrauch@gmail.com if you would like to

take part. Learn more at www.peoplesclimate.org or contact

march@greenfaith.org.

We were thrilled that 120 guests attended Monday night's lecture to

welcome and hear from MK Dov Lipman and US leadership of Nefesh

b'Nefesh and for an inspiring evening about Aliyah and contemporary

Israeli society. To learn more about Nefesh b'Nefesh, please

contact ari@nbn.org.il

BAYIT SEFARIM FUND: Donations to the Sefarim fund will be used to purchase the books we need as determined by the rabbinic team and gabbaim.

Donors will be recognized with a thank you in the 2nd bulletin of every month

and a dedication label in the book that is purchased. To donate visit our website at www.thebayit.org/sefarim.

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!

For Assistance, Please Contact: Menachem Menchel,

Director of Programming & Youth Education

Office - 718-796-4730 ext. 119 Cell - 516-233-8285 menachem@thebayit.org

SHABBAT MORNING GROUPS SNACKS 2014-2015 This year, we are aiming for sponsorship every single Shabbat of the year.

Please see new sponsorship options on the right.

Secure your shabbat today! www.thebayit.org/youthsponsor

Summer Shabbat Morning Groups: Room 3-7: 9:10am - 9:40am - Ages 6+, Enjoy a doughnut and learn

this weeks parsha with David Fain 3rd Floor Youth Wing 9:40am - 11:40am

Room 3-1: Grades 3-6

Room 3-2: Grades 1-2

LL BM: Tot Shabbat

Room 3-4: Nursery Room 3-5: Pre-K & K

FRIDAY NIGHT GROUPS

with Shayna & Yakira

7:15pm - 8:15pm, Social Hall

Pick up @ 8:15 in lobby

EREV ROSH HASHANAH, SEPT 24th Drop off your child

for a day of fun & learning! Pasta Lunch, Holiday Arts & Crafts, Movie, Free

Play, Popcorn, Chesed Program

Visit www.thebayit.org/dropoff for more information and to sign up!

HIGH

HOLIDAY CHILDCARE

HAVE YOU SIGNED UP YET?

Make sure to reserve your

spot today!

Special offer: FREE SEAT IN

SOCIAL HALL for 3rd

graders and up who register for

child care!

www.thebayit.org/childcare

Young HIR (YHIR) SHABBAT LUNCHEON

Shabbat, September 20th 12:15pm - 2:15pm

Enjoy a relaxed social setting with tasty food and great company.

Childcare and programming for youth of all ages. $25/adult; $15/child, $75/family

Early Bird Rate ends Sept. 14th: $20/adult, $10/child; $65/family

www.thebayit.org/YHIR

YOUTH COMMITTEE UPDATE Our Youth Committee led by Ruthie Simon is a passionate group

of parents serving as ambassadors. We are looking for people to

join the following subcommittees:

Tots Subcommittee

YHIR Luncheon Subcommittee

YD Fundraising Subcommittee

For more information, please contact Ruthie Simon at ruth-

ie.simon@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE YOUTH DEPARTMENT

KICKOFF EVENT! Menchies-Movie-Smoothies-Popcorn-Activities-Wheel Spin-Bouncy House SEPTEMBER 21st, 2:00-5:00pm

Learn more @ www.thebayit.org/youth

REGISTER FOR THE COMMUNAL ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE @

The BAYIT RETREAT @ EDEN VILLAGE

Sunday, September 14

9:00-3:30pm Join the Rabbinic Staff for a day of:

Nature walks, boating, farming, meditative and music-filled tefillah, group study and holiday conversations, 'farmival' with cob-by oven baking, bike blender pesto, salsa

making, and more! Breakfast and lunch included. www.thebayit.org/eden

The Youth Department is looking to hire engaging and personable staff for the following positions for the 2014-2015 year:

P/T Choir instructor and assistants (Shabbat) P/T Drama instructor, P/T Israeli dance instructor

P/T Special education Judaic instructor To learn more about any of the above opportunities, or to refer someone for a position, please contact Menachem at menachem@thebayit.org.

Snack Sponsorship

All snacks this week sponsored by Gillian

Steinberg & Mark Davis in honor of Akiva

Davis's 10th birthday. Thank you for your

sponsorship and happy birthday Akiva!

Snacks Sponsorship

$100 – sponsor all snacks

$150 – sponsor all snacks +

birthday party

New Options:

$36 - Tot Shabbat

$36 - Nursery-K

$36 - Grades 1-6

Menachem is out

this Shabbat.

Abby is supervising.

David Fain is

leading Youth

Tefillah.

THE BAYIT

The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale – The Bayit – is an open Orthodox synagogue serving the entire Jewish community by

warmly embracing all Jews, regardless of affiliation, commitment, or background. It is affectionately known as the "Bayit," which

is a home – a place of love and welcome. We are known nationally for bringing spirituality into the synagogue; activism on

behalf of the oppressed; youth and teen engagement; learning programs; and work on behalf of the elderly, the homebound, and

the developmentally and physically challenged.

If these words resonate with you, if our Bayit has touched your life, then please join our growing membership.

Preparing for the High Holidays

at the Bayit

SHOFAR BLOWING AND ALIYOT FOR THE

HOMEBOUND: Please contact the shul

office if you know of someone who is

homebound so that we can arrange for

them to hear the blowing of the shofar.

On Simchat Torah we can also bring a Torah to their homes

so they can receive an aliyah.

SHANA TOVA GIFT - Wed., Sept. 24th, 11:00am: (Johnson and Riverdale Avenues) Join the HIR staff as we wish the Riverdale Community a “sweet new year” by handing out gifts of apple and honey to all who pass by.

LEARNING SERVICE WITH RAV ARI HART:

Meaningful. Personal. Open. Joyous. This is what we strive for

in the Learning Service, a space for people of all backgrounds

to come together as a community to pray, discuss and learn

about the wisdom of Jewish prayer. This year the Learning

Service will continue the energy of the High Holidays by

meeting weekly on Shabbat mornings. To sign up for our

Learning Service for High Holidays go to www.thebayit.org.

For questions about this tefillah email ravari@thebayit.org.

Rosh HaShanah (Day 1) Thurs., Sept. 25th, 9:30am

Rosh HaShanah (Day 2) Fri., Sept. 26th, 9:30am

Kol Nidre (Yom Kippur Eve) Fri., Oct. 3rd, 6:20pm

Yom Kippur Sat., Oct. 4th, 10:00am

Neilah (Final Service) Sat., Oct. 4th, 6:00pm

FREE ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR SERVICES: Celebrate at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale with a service that is sure to inspire. These services will be conducted in English and led by Rav Avi Weiss, Rav Ari Hart, Rabba Sara Hurwitz, and Rav Steven Exler. Invite your friends and neighbors. All are welcome to attend. Rosh HaShanah (Day 1) Thurs., Sept. 25th, 3:30pm Rosh HaShanah (Day 2) Fri., Sept. 26th, 3:30pm Yom Kippur Sat., Oct. 4th, 3:30pm

JEWISH CALENDARS: If you would like a Jewish

calendar for the upcoming year 5775, please pick one

up at the shul office.

* Please remember to prepare an Eruv Tavshilin prior to the

onset of the holiday to allow one to cook on Yom Tov in

preparation for Shabbat and light Shabbat candles. The

blessing can be found on page 654 in the Artscroll siddur.

Feel free to contact the rabbinic staff for further explanation.

Kol Nidre Our Kol Nidre Appeal is one of our most

important fundraisers. Whether you are davening with us during the High Holidays or visiting family

elsewhere, we ask that you help us reach our goal of 600 pledges for Yom Kippur 5775.

www.thebayit.org/kolnidre

Schedule of Services High Holidays 2014/5775

Wednesday Sept 24th Erev Rosh Hashanah

Selichot 5:40 AM, 7:30 AM

Candle Lighting 6:32 PM

Mincha/Maariv 6:35 PM

Thursday, Sept 25th Rosh Hashanah Day 1

Shacharit

Main Sanctuary and Social Hall 7:30 AM

Learning Service 9:30 AM

Shofar Blowing (approx) 10:00 AM

Free Service (Social Hall) 3:30 PM

Early Mincha followed by Tashlich 5:15 PM

Late Mincha followed by Shiur with Wendy Amsellem 6:00 PM

Maariv 7:00 PM

Candle Lighting 7:30 PM

Friday, Sept 26th Rosh Hashanah Day 2

Shacharit

Main Sanctuary and Social Hall 7:30 AM

Learning Service 9:30 AM

Shofar Blowing (approx) 10:00 AM

Free Service (Social Hall) 3:30 PM

Candle Lighting 6:28 PM

Mincha abbrv. Kabbalat Shabbat followed by Maariv 6:30 PM

Shabbat Shuvah September 27th

Shacharit

Shalom Bayit 6:50 AM

Main Sanctuary 8:30 AM

Mincha 5:30 PM

Shabbat Shuvah Discourse 6:00 PM

Maariv/Shabbat Ends 7:30 PM

Sunday, September 28th Tzom Gedaliah

Fast Begins 5:37 AM

Shacharit w/Selichot 8:30AM

Mincha 6:15 PM

Maariv 6:50 PM

Fast Ends 7:25 PM

Selichot - Aseret Yemei Teshuvah Sept 28th - Oct 3 Evenings - Sun, Sept. 28th - Wed, Oct. 1st (w/late Maariv) 9:30 PM

Mornings - Mon, Sept. 29th & Thu, Oct. 2nd 6:10 AM, 8:15 AM

Mornings - Tue, Sept. 30th & Wed, Oct. 1st 6:15 AM 8:15 AM

Friday, Oct 3rd Erev Yom Kippur

Shacharit 6:35 AM, 8:15 AM

Mincha 3:30 PM

Candle Lighting 6:17 PM

Kol Nidre 6:20 PM

Fast Begins 6:35 PM

Shabbat, Oct 4th Yom Kippur

Shacharit

Main Sanctuary 7:15 AM

Social Hall 7:30 AM

Learning Service 10:00 AM

Yizkor 10:30 AM approx

Free Service (Social Hall) 3:30 PM

Mincha (Main Sanctuary) 4:10 PM

Neilah

Main Sanctuary 5:45 PM

Social Hall 5:55 PM

Learning Service 6:00 PM

Fast Ends 7:18 PM

MIRIAM PERETZ - Mother of two fallen IDF Golani officers, Ariel (Lebanon) and Eliraz (Gaza), will be visiting our community to speak about

the IDF, the Golani brigade (which has lost many soldiers in Gaza during „Protective Edge‟), bereavement, and emunah. An exceptionally inspiring

speaker, Miriam travels all over Israel offering solace to families who‟ve lost their loved ones defending the country, and has come to be known

affectionately as the „mother of all the chayalim‟. This moving event is sponsored by the town of Eli and will be hosted by Debbie and Howard

Jonas and Rabbi Michael and Liora Stein at the Jonas‟s home, 3020 Palisade Ave, on Sunday, September 14th at 7:30 PM. The event is

free of charge and the entire community is welcome. Refreshments will be served. (Visit this link to see Miriam‟s visit to the parents of fallen

lone soldier Max Steinberg: http://www.inn.co.il/News/News.aspx/280766) Contact dchamudot@gmail.com for more information and to RSVP.

SHMITA YOM IYUN - A DAY OF LEARNING - Sunday, September 14, 2014 | JCC in Manhattan | 2:30 - 7:30 pm Shmita is

coming! Explore the Sabbatical tradition with a Keynote on Shmita and Social Transformation with Rabbi Dov Linzer, Rabbi Jill Jacobs and Rabbi

Julian Sinclair. Learn with other renowned scholars including our own Rav Ari about Shmita‟s ancient wisdom and it‟s modern implications for

climate change, debt relief, and personal/communal growth. A Shmita-inspired farmers market will occur throughout the day featuring Adamah

veggies.

RIVERDALE-KINGSBRIDGE COALITION FOR CLIMATE ACTION - Two events this Sunday, September 14, in Riverdale and Kings-

bridge -- sponsored by the newly-formed. "Riverdale-Kingsbridge Walk for Mother Earth" followed by "Cool Tunes for a Warming

Planet" The walk will begin at the Riverdale Y Sunday Market, on Independence Ave and W. 237th St (MHS 141), make its way to the Johnson

Ave/235th St. intersection, proceed through Ewen Park down the hill, through Kingsbridge to the Marble Hill Houses, and end around 2:30 at

the Church of the Mediator, on the corner of W. 231st St/Kingsbridge Avenue. The outdoor climate concert with local musicians, as well as

poster-making and passing out literature for the People's Climate March will occur on the grounds of the Church of the Mediator.

RABBI J.J. SCHACTER - Hear Rabbi J.J. Schacter speak on the topic "Can Human Beings Change? Moshe Rabbeinu and the Capacity for

Teshuva" at the Shenk Shul, 560 West 186th St. in Washington Heights, on Wednesday, September 17 at 8:15 p.m. With

interactive discussions, light refreshments and an opportunity to mingle, this is a chance to connect with others interested in attending a quality

shiur before the Yomim Tovim. Organized by YUConnects and sponsored by Esther and Jerry Friedman for a refuah shelaima for Rav Moshe

Tzvi ben Freida Simcha. No fee or pre-registration is necessary. Open to all. Feel free to email yuconnects@yu.edu or call Margie Glatt at 516-

603-8141 with any questions.

THE RIVERDALE Y TO HOST FREE SCREENING OF DISTRUPTION IN ADVANCE OF THE 2014 PEOPLE’S CLIMATE

MARCH - The Riverdale Y! has been partnering with Riverdale community leaders to encourage attendance at the People‟s Climate March

Sunday, September 21st. Join us at the Riverdale Y Farmers Market Sunday, September 14th, 9am-2pm to take part in a community art

banner for the march. 5625 Arlington Avenue Bronx, NY 10471 (718) 548-8200 www.RiverdaleY.org

WESTCHESTER TORAH ACADEMY (WTA) will be having their 2nd Annual Teshuvah Drasha, featuring Rabbi Ari Sytner, Is Change

Really Possible? Monday, September 29th @ 8PM. Refreshments will be served. Meet in Wishnick Chapel on the WTA Campus.

MA’AYANOT YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS is pleased to invite the community to their annual Yom Iyun on Tzom

Gedalia, September 28th, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the school (1650 Palisade Avenue, Teaneck). The Yom Iyun will begin with a shiur

by keynote speaker Mrs. Leah Herzog on the topic "Why Remember? The Role of Memory in Jewish Life," followed by additional shiurim by

members of the Ma‟ayanot faculty. Men and women are welcome. This event is generously sponsored by the Staiman family in commemoration

of the yahrtzeit of Mr. Staiman‟s father, Shalom Tzvi ben Aharon, Sholom Staiman. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more

information, please contact Pam Ennis at ennisp@maayanot.org or 201-833-4307, ext. 265.

SAFE AT HOME: The YM&YWHA of Washington Heights/Inwood, Riverdale YM-YWHA, the JCC of Washington Heights/Inwood, and the

Hebrew Home at Riverdale bring The Hudson Community Project: Safe at Home. Combining agency resources, expanding geographic scope,

and a streamlined process result in seniors receiving more selection of services helping maintain independence. Case Management - Housing

Advocacy - Kosher pantry - Kosher meals - Social Adult Day care - In-home support - Health Maintenance - Rehabilitation – Transportation.

Please contact Sarah at 212­569­6200 x233.

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refresh or restart their job search. This four-week boot camp will increase your competitiveness in today‟s market. Group workshops, one-on-

one counseling, exclusive employer events, customized computer training and a database of potential job opportunities are just some of the

services offered! Please Visit www.fegs.org/e2w for more information and to register today!

Beyond the bayit - September 12-19, 2014