Hebrew Inst i tute of Riverdale

Steven Exler, Senior Rabbi: ravsteven@thebayit.org/ x108 Sara Hurwitz, Rabba: rabbasara@thebayit.org/ x107 Ari Hart, Associate Rabbi: ravari@thebayit.org/ x124 Anat Sharbat, Assistant Rabba: rabbaanat@thebayit.org/ x106 Avi Weiss, Rabbi in Residence: ravavi@thebayit.org/ x102 Richard Langer, Executive Director: richard@thebayit.org/ x104 Menachem Menchel, Director of Programming & Youth Education: menachem@thebayit.org/ x119 Bryan Cordova, Facilities Manager: bryan@thebayit.org/ x121 David Fain, Assistant Youth Director: david@thebayit.org Ariel Meiri, Synagogue Administrator: ariel@thebayit.org/ x101 Phyllis Newsome, Bookkeeper: phyllis@thebayit.org/ x103 Yael Oshinsky, Program Associate: yael@thebayit.org/ x116 Shuli Boxer Rieser, Assistant to R’ Weiss: shuli@thebayit.org/ x102

Kiddush Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by

Francine & Larry Geller in honor of

Gabriel’s Bar Mitzvah.

Bayit BULLETIN

Mazal Tov To: Francine & Larry Geller on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Gabriel.

Gavriella Rose Lapin on her upcoming Bat Mitzvah celebration. To parents, Ann & James Lapin,

siblings Sarit and Avraham, and grandparents Sharon & Rabbi Scott Glass, and Fran & Gary Lapin.

Everyone is welcome to join this Sunday morning as Gavri leads a Women's Tefillah service at 9am.

Sara & Laurence Hasson on the birth of a girl. Mazal tov to big siblings Andrew and Jade and the

entire family.

Samantha & Daniel Wiener on the birth a girl. Also, to grandparents Ayelet & Jonathan Wiener and

big brother Akiva.

Condolences To: Gideon & Lauren Miller on the loss of Gideon’s father, Barry Miller. Shiva in Riverdale will be

observed at 699 West 239th St. #7K on Monday, 10/12, from 5:00pm - 10:00pm.

Steven Pretsfelder and Gary Pretsfelder on the loss of their father, Otto Pretsfelder. Shiva will be

observed at 3725 Henry Hudson Parkway #4E until Monday morning, 10/12.

Welcome New Members: Atara Lindenbaum & Jeremy Bressman.

This Shabbat: Mevarchim

Parshat Bereshit

Candle Lighting: 6:07pm

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:10pm

Shalom Bayit: 7:00am

Shacharit Main Tefillah: 8:30am

Learning Service: 9:30am

Sof Zman Kriat Shema: 9:52am

Listening Room: 4:35pm

Parsha Shiur: 5:05pm

Mincha (Main/Sephardic): 5:50pm

Maariv/Shabbat Ends: 7:08pm

Next Shabbat - Parshat Noach

Candle Lighting: 5:56pm

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:00pm

Shacharit Main Tefillah: 8:30am

Mincha (Main/Sephardic): 5:40pm

Maariv/Shabbat Ends: 6:58pm

3700 Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx, NY 10463

October 9 - 16, 2015

26 Tishrei - 3 Cheshvan 5776

www.thebayit.org 718-796-4730

Next Shabbat @ The Bayit

Welcome Lunch 2015 - October 17th New to Riverdale? Looking for an opportunity to meet others who are new to Riverdale, and to

connect with HIR staff and learn all about the diverse programs offered here at our Bayit?

Our annual Welcome Lunch will be taking place next Shabbat.

To learn more about this lunch and to register, contact Program Associate Yael Oshinsky at 718-796-

4730 x116 or Yael@thebayit.org.

Between Mincha/Maariv: Shiur with Jerusalem City Councilman Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz, founder of

Hashgacha Pratit, an alternative, community-based model of Kosher supervision and Dean of “Sulam

Yaakov, the Beit Midrash for Community Leadership Development” in Jerusalem.

Topic: “Can I Trust You? Kashrut, Social Dynamics, and Jewish Unity.”

Upcoming Kiddushes

CELEBRATION KIDDUSH: Join us on October 24th for our monthly Celebration Kiddush! To

sponsor the Kiddush in honor of a celebration visit www.thebayit.org/celebration.

GREEN KIDDUSH: Please join us on November 7th for our second Seasonal Green Kiddush in

honor of our partnership with UJA and in celebration of all the birthdays and anniversaries in the

month of November. Our first Green Kiddush was received with great acclaim, and we ask your

financial support to purchase the healthy, organic, seasonal foods that made the kiddush such a

success. To sponsor the Kiddush in honor of a celebration or in support of Mother Earth, visit

www.thebayit.org/gk.

This Shabbat @ The Bayit

Between Mincha/Maariv: Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Francine & Larry Geller in honor of

Gabriel's Bar Mitzvah.

Weekday Times

Shacharit:

Sun: 8:30, 9:00am (Women’s)

Mon/Thur: 6:40, 8:00am

Tue/Wed (Rosh Chodesh): 6:30, 8:00am

Fri: 6:45, 8:00am

Mincha/Maariv: Wed-Thur: 6:05pm

Membership Meeting This Thursday, October 15th at 7pm

Regarding the sale of the Johnson Ave property.

Save The Dates:

10/18: Guest Speaker: Ambassador Yoram Ettinger

The Bayit & Israel Bonds are honored to present a conversation with

Ambassador (ret.) Yoram Ettinger titled "Israel's Unique Contributions to Vital US

Interests (the two-way US-Israel Street)." Ambassador Ettinger is a Middle East

Strategic and Economic Expert. Register online at www.thebayit.org/ettinger.

11/6-7: Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton: UJA-Federation CEO Eric Goldstein

The Bayit & UJA-Federation of New York present a Shabbaton not to be missed!

11/6 - Friday Night Oneg Shabbat and Panel Discussion:

Panelists include: Rabbi Steven Exler, Rabbi Yitz Greenberg, Eric Goldstein,

Rabbi Linda Shriner-Cahn. Moderated by Dr. Giti Bendheim.

11/7 - Shabbat Morning Lecture and Communal Kiddush

UJA President Eric Goldstein will speak after Tefillah, followed by a Green and Celebration Kiddush.

Reflections by Rabba Anat Sharbat, who is currently in Israel and who paid a shiva call to the Henkin family, are available in the boxes.

THE BAYIT BULLETIN

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?

Would you like to volunteer for any of these committees?

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

Hospitality and Welcome: hirwelcome@gmail.com

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

Green Committee: Alisa Eilenberg and Ann Rauch, green@hir.org

Shabbat 8:05am - Midrash Hashavua with Rabbinic Intern Dan Margulies

4:35pm - Listening Room with Myra Estelle (LL BM)

5:05pm - Parsha Shiur with Rav Steven

After Mincha - Mila Ba’Parasha at Beth Aharon: Basic (and love of)

Hebrew is sufficient. This week: “Han'filim - הנפלים” how the

commentators understand it? Did they fall; were they giants?”

Happenings @ the Bayit

ABRAHAM & SARAH’S TENT: Join us this Shabbat for our open

communal dinner sponsored this week by Ann & James Lapin in honor

of Gavriella's Bat Mitzvah celebration. To see which Shabbatot are

available for sponsorship and to choose your week, go to

www.thebayit.org/tent, or email James Lapin at tent@hir.org.

Learning Service with Rav Ari Resumes This Shabbat: Shabbat, weekly in Room 3-7, 9:30-11:00am

An intimate service with explanations and discussions focusing on

prayer and the weekly Torah portion. Questions: contact Rav Ari at

718-796-4730 x124 or email ravari@thebayit.org.

Riverdale Mikveh Hours October 9 - 17, 2015: Sunday - Thursday: 7:15 - 9:40pm.

Friday night: 40 minutes after candle lighting. No appointment is

necessary but please be on time. Mikveh attendant will be there for 15 min.

Motzei Shabbos: 30 minutes after Shabbos until 9:45pm.

Keilim Mikveh: Open during daylight hours.

Weekday classes resume this week

Monday - Begins October 12th 6:30pm - Free crash course with Sara Kinberg (Lobby) - Text provided

7:30pm - The story of David & Jonathan with Rav Avi (at his home)

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

Tuesday - Begins October 13th 10:00am - The story of Joseph with Rav Avi (Lobby)

11:00am - Torat Eretz Yisrael - Exploring the State of Israel through

Torah perspectives with Rav Ari (Lobby)

7:30pm - Foundations of Judaism (Room 3-7)

Wednesday - Begins October 14th 7:30pm - Intermediate Hebrew Ulpan with Sara Kinberg (Lobby)

Thursday - Begins October 15th 10:00am - Book of Shmuel 2 with Rav Steven (Lobby)

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

CSS Update

?Im ain ani li, me li? If I am not for me, who is for me עם אין אני לי מי לי

CSS - Community Security Service Introductory Meeting - Monday

October 12th at 7:30 pm at the Bayit.

Please come and hear about the CSS of the Hebrew Institute of

Riverdale - the Bayit.

Learn what we want to do and how we want to do it.

Most importantly learn how you can be a part of protecting the Bayit,

yourselves, your children & grandchildren regardless of gender or

physical capability.

It is up to us to make sure that we have a Shabbat Shalom.

SOCIAL WORKER @ THE BAYIT: Questions about an aging loved one, financial pressures,

concerns about children? Contact HIR social worker Anna

Kirshblum for guidance, information, referrals and a sympathetic ear.

There is no fee and all conversations are strictly confidential.

Anna can be reached on Mon. 8:00am - 7:30pm, Tues. 8:00am - 7:30pm

and Thurs. 8:00am - 4:00pm at 718-601-9714 or e-mail her at

akirshblum@jbfcs.org. (In partnership with UJA & JBFCS).

Jewish Caregiver Support Group: Share experiences, benefit

from mutual support and gain practical advice. Group meetings are held

once a month on Tuesday at the Beatman Center.

Develop a Strong Resume: Wednesday, October 14,

10:00-11:30 AM held at The Jewish Board:135 West 50th Street,

6th floor. Your resume is one of the most important tools you need to land

that next interview. Employers need to see that you are an outstanding

individual and the best person for their job. In this workshop we will go over

a variety of resume types as well as how to show you are “the right fit” for

the job. Workshop facilitated by Lisa Soderberg, Career Counselor,

Educational Alliance Center. Register at 212-632-4500.

Budget Watchers: Building a Budget: Thursday,

October 15, 10:00-11:30 AM, held at The Jewish Board:135

West 50th Street, 6th floor. In this workshop we will show

you all the steps you need to make a budget. We will use an

“Excel” budgeting spread sheet and show ways to figure out expenses and

balance a budget. Feel free to bring your own budgeting worksheets/ideas

and we will have an open discussion about budgeting. After the workshop

everyone will be e-mailed a copy of the spreadsheet so they can work on it

at home and can then set up an individual appointment with the financial

counselor to go over their work. This workshop will be led by NYLAG

Financial Counselor Cami Capasso and Connect to Care Counselor Karen

Norden. Bagels and coffee will be served. Register at

http://bit.ly/c2cregistration or 212-632-4500.

Remembering Our Babies, An Evening of Tribute: Thursday, October 22 , 6:30 Welcome 7:00 program at The

Pregnancy Loss Support Program, 241 West 72nd Street,

2nd floor. Featuring Perry-Lynn Moffitt co-author of A

Silent Sorrow – Pregnancy Loss: Guidance and Support for

You and Your Family. Sponsored by NCJW. RSVP at

ncjwny.org/event/tribute. There is no charge for this program.

JACS invites you to a Spiritual Retreat Weekend for

recovering Jewish alcoholics, chemically dependent persons

and significant others. Friday, November 20 – Sunday,

November 22, 2015 at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in

NJ.For more information please call 212-632-4600 or email us

at JACS@JACSweb.org.

POTS Teens Chesed Opportunity Attention Riverdale Teens! Volunteers needed at a

local community dining room one Sunday a month. We leave from HIR at 12:00pm and

return at approximately 4:00pm. 4 spots left. Contact Samantha Verrone: sverrone@mac.com.

Dates: 11/22, 12/20, 1/17, 2/14, 3/20, 4/3, 5/8, 6/5

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!

To sponsor snacks for future

Shabbatot please contact

Menachem or Gillian Steinberg

or go to www.thebayit.org/youthsponsor.

SHABBAT MORNING GROUPS SNACKS 2015-2016

This year, we are aiming for sponsorship every single Shabbat. Please see sponsorship options on the right. Please help us reach our goal of 100%

participation. To sponsor go to www.thebayit.org/youthsponsor!

Snacks Sponsorship

$100 – sponsor all snacks

$150 – sponsor all snacks + birthday party

$36 - Tot Shabbat

$36 - Nursery-K

$36 - Grades 1-6

Donuts and Drash: Room 3-7: 9:00am - 9:30am - Ages 6+, Enjoy a doughnut and learn this week’s parsha with David Fain

Shabbat Morning Groups: 3rd Floor Youth Wing 9:40-11:40am

New Group for 3rd—5th Grade Girls - Room 3-1 A relaxed environment to hang out, meet new friends, learn some Torah,

and share Shabbat spirit.

Downstairs: Tot Shabbat Room 3-4: Nursery

Room 3-5: Pre-K

Room 3-6: Kindergarden

Room 3-1: Grades 3-6

Room 3-2: Grades 1-2

PARSHA & DRAMA with Adena Blickstein 10:40am-11:30am, Ages 6 and up!

Come experience the Parsha through inclusive

drama, dance & song with new creative arts specialist.

For assistance, please contact:

Menachem Menchel, Director of Programming & Youth Education Office - 718-796-4730 ext. 119, Cell- 516-233-8285 menachem@thebayit.org

David Fain, Assistant Youth Director david@thebayit.org

Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped at the Simchat Beit Hashoeva, the Simchat Torah Youth

Extravaganza, and who helped assemble and distribute over 350 goody bags for Simchat Torah!

Hattie Simon, Ruthie Simon, Laila Rosenfeld, Kathy Goldstein, Modi Rosenfeld, Nava Oberstein, Lily Oberstein,

Seffi Oberstein, Cecily Marbach, Rivka Bleier, Erez Shetreat-Klein, Erez Silverman, Ananya Silverman, Shefa Silverman,

Gavriella Lapin, Sarit Lapin, Devorah Levin, Beth Levin, Victoria Cherniyak, Maya Rudoy, Sofia Shapiro, Daniella

Kevelson, Atara Gorsetman, Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Bracha Jaffe, Elliot Rabin, Bernie Horowitz, Ari Goldman, Jonathan Goldman, Ely Goldman, Gillian Steinberg, Shula Lerner, Tzirel

Bleier, Batya Rabin, Bella Rudoy, Rachel Schranz, Eli Oberstein, Rachel Kirschbaum, and Rebecca Jaffe.

SUNDAY TOTS WITH DONNA

October 18 10:30am-12:00pm

Parents and children join Donna Rudolph for arts & crafts, edible project, and more! $10/online; $12/at the door; $40/5 sessions.

Register @ www.thebayit.org/totswithdonna

THE CHESS CHALLENGE This Shabbat at Youth Groups

We ordered new games and chess sets. Come to groups this Shabbat and challenge Menachem to a game of chess! Shabbat Shalom :)

ANNUAL SHEMINI ATZERET YOUTH APPEAL

Thank you to everyone who pledged during services on Shemini Atzeret!

Donate @ www.thebayit.org/youthappeal

SEFARIM FUND Thank you to this month’s donors:

Beth & David Braunstein in memory of Selma

Anshen and in honor of the births of their granddaughter, Lily Pauline, and their

grandniece, Yakira Lee.

Harriet Hendler in memory of Harry Apotheker.

To make a donation, pick up a flyer in the lobby, call the office, or visit our website www.thebayit.org/sefarim.

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 when it is purchased

To donate visit our website at www.thebayit.org/sefarim.

HIR has begun using a written contract for the rental of its facilities. If you would like to rent space in the shul, or if you believe that you have reserved the Bayit for your simcha but have not been contacted regarding the new contract, please contact Richard at

Richard@thebayit.org. Only reservations that accompany a signed contract and the required deposit will be maintained.

Kiddush Sponsorship Opportunities

Have a family simcha or milestone coming up?

Share your moment with the community

by sponsoring a kiddush.

The Kiddush Committee has negotiated pricing on

several preset menus to help make it easier for you.

To view the menu options, pick up a flyer from the boxes in

the lobby or visit www.thebayit.org/kiddush.

To sponsor a kiddush please email Richard@thebayit.org or

call the office at 718-796-4730 ext. 104 to confirm the

availability of your preferred date.

THE BAYIT BULLETIN

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 giftcard@hir.org or call Shira Gordon at 718-549-5280. NOTE: Purchases do not cost you anything extra.

New: Moss Cafe is now participating in the HIR Scrip program and is offering the Bayit a 10% rebate on the gift cards.

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, orientation 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 those with developmental and physical challenges.

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

CHESED OPPORTUNITIES

RIVERDALE FREE LOAN GEMACH: Please be advised that a Free

Loan Gemach has been established to serve residents of the Riverdale

community. The Gemach of Riverdale is a non-profit organization providing

interest-free loans to those with cash flow challenges, with dignity and

respect. For further info contact Rabbi Moshe Drelich at 917-408-3035 or

GemachofRiverdale@gmail.com.

Please Join Us: November 14th

RAV STEVEN'S INSTALLATION

The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale - The Bayit Joyously invites you to celebrate with us as we install

Rabbi Steven Exler

As our Senior Rabbi

Saturday Night, November 14, 2015 At seven o’clock in the evening

Program to begin promptly at

half past seven.

Dessert reception to follow.

RSVP by November 1st at www.thebayit.org/install

ALL RIVERDALE CELEBRATES YACHAD

Please join us this Saturday night, October 10th at

8:30pm for a delicious and inspiring evening featuring re-

nowned speaker Judge Daniel Butler. This event will take place

at the home of Giti & Jack Bendheim. Please RSVP at

www.yachad.org/riverdale. To learn more, contact Elaine Salvit

Grossman at 212-613-8350 or grossmane@ou.org.

HIR is now part of the Amazon Smile Program

Go to www.smile.amazon.com, pick your own charitable

Organization and put in “Hebrew Institute of Riverdale.”

YCT COMMUNITY BEIT MIDRASH ONCE A MONTH

STARTING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

The YCT Community Beit Midrash is an opportunity for the entire community to join with YCT students and faculty to

learn Torah that is both deep and rigorous as well as open and accessible. One Sunday per month, YCT students and faculty

together with their families (babies and small children as well), friends, and the surrounding community study a variety of

texts--tanakh, talmud, hasidut, etc. available in the original and in translation--on a relevant seasonal theme.

4:00 PM-5:30 PM, 2nd floor Beit Midrash. Learn more @ www.thebayit.org/cbm

ALL RIVERDALE CELEBRATES YACHAD: Please join us this Saturday night, October 10th at 8:30pm for a delicious

and inspiring evening featuring renowned speaker Judge Daniel Butler. This event will take place at the home of Giti & Jack

Bendheim. Please RSVP at www.yachad.org/riverdale. To learn more, contact Elaine Salvit Grossman at 212-613-8350 or

grossmane@ou.org.

CAMP TWELVE TRAILS: Come see what Camp Twelve Trails is all about at the Riverdale Y. Our new camp at the Henry

Kaufman Campgrounds at Pearl River New York, for ages 5-16 is carefully designed to provide children of every interest - athletic,

artistic, adventurous, and inquisitive - with flexible programming combining the best of both specialty and contemporary day

camps! Camp Site Visits/Open Houses at HKC Gate B on Sunday, 10/11/2015, from 10am-2pm.

Transportation provided from The Riverdale Y @ 9am on both days.

KINNERET DAY SCHOOL 9TH ANNUAL SUKKOT CARNIVAL: Sunday 10/11/15, 11am-4pm. West 235th Street and

Independence Avenue. Featuring Great Rides, Games and a Photo Booth. Kosher Food by Wandering Que! Music by Dafna of

Shir Fun! Crafts by Kidville! Admission to the carnival is free. All-Day Ride Bracelets are: $25 at the event.

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LEKET ISRAEL invites you to a Fine Whiskey Tasting to support food rescue for needy Israelis.

Tuesday evening, 10/13/2015 in New York City. General admission is $225. All proceeds benefit Leket Israel, Israel’s National

Food Bank and food rescue organization. For full details visit whiskey.leket.org.

WOMEN’S INITIATIVE FOR JEWISH STUDIES (WIJS): Join us on Tuesday, 10/13/2015 @ 7:45pm for a presentation by

Dr. Yael Ziegler, Lecturer in Tanakh at Herzog College and the Women’s Institute for Torah Studies, on the topic “Journeys,

Wells, and Marriages: Hidden Patterns in Tanakh Stories.” Young Israel of New Rochelle, 1149 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY

10804. For more information, email WIJS@yinr.org.

CAMP MOSHAVA SUMMER 2016 OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, 10/14/15, at 7:30pm at the home of Bryna & Josh Landes,

740 West 232nd St. Bronx, NY 10463. Receive a $50 family discount for attending.

THE RAMAH DAY CAMP IN NYACK is a unique summer experience of fun, learning, and growth for children presently in

pre-kindergarten through the 7th grade. We offer the full gamut of camp activities all with a Jewish dimension! A summer at

Ramah will create treasured memories, begin lifelong friendships, and be a powerfully positive experience in your child's life.

To learn more about the Ramah Day Camp we invite you to attend an information session on 10/14/15, 10/15/15, or 10/20/15

at 7:00pm or a camp tour at Ramah Day Camp in Nyack on 10/16/15 or 10/25/15 at 10:00am. For more information and to

RSVP please contact Sara Winograd at 212-678-8884 or swinograd@campramah.org, or visit our website at www.ramahnyack.org.

A CONVERSATION ON POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: Please join us for a unique women’s gathering exploring

Postpartum Depression, featuring a Riverdale resident who experienced Postpartum Depression and Dr. Valerie Altmann, OB-

GYN, North Shore-LIJ Medical Group. The panel will be followed by an open discussion moderated by Rachel Hercman, LCSW.

Shabbat afternoon, 10/17/15, at 4:00pm at the home of Tamar Bar-David, 4655 Grosvenor Ave (off of 246th St.), Riverdale.

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK 2015: Please join us on Sunday 10/18/2015 at our annual

MSABC walk. Orchard Beach, Bronx, NY 10464. Registration at 8:00am. Walk begins 10:00am rain or shine. Show your pride

and wear something pink! To start your team visit www.makingstrideswalk.org/bronx. To learn more call 718-547-5064 or email

bronxnystrides@cancer.org.

TO FORGIVE AND REMEMBER: RESHAPING CONTEMPORARY CONSCIOUSNESS: At the Derfner Judaica

Museum at Hebrew Home of Riverdale, 5901 Palisade Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471. This exhibition of 15 works by nine artists

surveys both the historical and present impact of judgment, forgiveness, oneness and remembrance on individuals and communities

through the lens of contemporary art. Museum hours: Sunday -Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm (Closed holidays). Reception with the

artists, Sunday 10/18/2015, 3:30-5:30pm. R.S.V.P. to 718-581-1596 or art@hebrewhome.org. www.riverspringhealth.org/art.

ART EXHIBIT & SALE: The Lincoln Park Jewish Center is proud to sponsor an exclusive Art Exhibit & Sale featuring fine

weaving, Judaica art, and jewelry on Sunday, 10/18/2015 from 11:00am - 8:00pm. 311 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704.

Admission is free. For more information, call 916-965-7119 or visit www.lpjc.org.

SCHECHTER WESTCHESTER 2015 COLLEGE FAIR: Sunday, 10/18/15 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Schechter Westchester,

555 West Hartsdale Avenue, Hartsdale, New York 10530. More than 100 U.S. colleges and universities represented. Learn about

their programs, financial aid, and the application process. Explore opportunities for Jewish life on campus. For a complete list of

schools please contact Michelle Nicholson at mnicholson@schechterwestchester.org.

Beyond the bayit - October 9 - 16, 2015

THE BRONX JAM WITH BERNIE WILLIAMS: Sunday, 10/18/15 marks the start of our Jazz at The Riverdale Y Series. The

Bronx Jam will offer an evening of swinging jazz with beloved Yankee and accomplished musician, Bernie Williams, alongside

renowned jazz musicians who all hail from the Bronx. Learn more www.riverdaley.org.

INCREDIBLE FAMILY CLASSES starting on 10/18/15 at The Riverdale Y. Join us for Squats & Tots, Toddler Dance Jam,

Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates, Baby and Toddler Swim, Stay & Play, and so much more at riverdaley.org.

WESTCHESTER DAY SCHOOL SCAVENGER HUNT AND OPEN HOUSE TOURS: Join us for an afternoon of

learning, adventure and fun on Sunday, 10/18/15 from 3:00-4:30pm at Westchester Day School’s open house kickoff

scavenger hunt, 856 Orienta Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY. For kids and adults (childcare available for toddlers) the hunt is open to

all prospective and current WDS families. Open House Tours being given on Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning October

19th, 21st, and 23rd at 9:15am. For more information and to register for the scavenger hunt and open house tours visit

www.westchesterday.org/openhouse2015. Questions? Contact our Director of Admissions, Allison Lyons, at

alyons@westchesterday.org.

SAR ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE: Please join us for SAR's Open House, Tuesday, 10/20/15 at 7:00pm. Open your child's

heart and mind to a lifelong love of and connection to Torah, community, and Medinat Yisrael. Open your world to SpectAculaR

Beginnings at SAR! 255 W. 254th St., Riverdale. To register, visit www.saracademy.org/acopenhouse. #SpectAculaRbeginnings.

For more information, please contact LIz Spevack, at lspevack@saracademy.org.

MEDIA EXPERT TO FOCUS ON ‘REASSERTING LEGITIMACY OF ISRAEL’: A discussion on “Reasserting the

Legitimacy of Israel and Zionism” will be held at the Riverdale Jewish Center, 3700 Independence Ave., on Sunday, 10/25/15,

at 7:30 pm. Featured speaker will be Aryeh Green, director ex officio of Media Central, a project of Honest Reporting, who will

offer “a radical approach” to defending the Jewish State in the media, on campuses and in the community. Light refreshments will

be served. For more information, call 718-884-9778.

THE MA'AYANOT CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE is pleased to invite the community to the first meeting

of its new Book Club on 10/28/15 at 8:00pm. The discussion will be facilitated by Mrs. Sam Kur, English Chair; the book selection

is: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; the club will take place at the home of David and Debbie Isaac,

213 Overlook Road, New Rochelle. For more information contact Pam Ennis at ennisp@maayanot.org. Men and women welcome.

WESTCHESTER TORAH ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE: 1000 Pinebrook Blvd. New Rochelle, NY 10804. 10/2815 at 8pm.

For more information contact us at 914-712-6497. RSVP to: info@westchesterta.org by 10/15/15 or visit

Www.Westchesterta.org/Open-House-2015/ to pre-register.

SAR: Join SAR and friends on 11/1/2015 at MetLife Stadium, 8:30am - 2:00pm to support our incredible school and the capital

improvements to our unique and magnificent buildings, all while having a fantastic family day. There will be activities for all ages on

the field like bounce houses, face painting, stadium tours and a BIG Raffle! Students can sign up to do the 100-yard dash!

Adults can join the touch football tournament. Tickets are $180 per family. https://www.crowdrise.com/SARFamilyFunDay.

24-HOUR SWIM RELAY: The Riverdale Y's swimming pool is where hundreds of community members learn to swim each

year; teenagers train to become lifeguards; kids with special needs receive adapted instruction; and senior citizens exercise to

maintain a healthy active lifestyle. Help the Riverdale Y raise funds for much needed repairs and upgrades by registering for a 30-

minute time slot or by sponsoring a swimmer in our 24 Hour Swim Relay. The date of the Swim Relay is: 11/7/15 @ 7pm -

11/8/15 @7pm. Learn more at: http://wizathon.com/riverdale-y-swim-relay/.

RIVERDALE Y SUNDAY MARKET: Rain or shine the Riverdale Y Sunday Market, your local source of fresh, high quality food

grown or produced locally within 100 miles, welcomes you every Sunday 9am to 2pm through November 11/22/15 at

PS 141 - Independence Ave. & W 237th St.

Beyond the bayit - October 9 - 16, 2015