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Welcome to new members: Leora Kulak, Steven Shaw.
Hebrew Inst i tute of Riverdale
Bayit BULLETIN 3700 Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx, NY 10463
March 22 - 29, 2019
15 Adar II - 22 Adar II, 5779
www.thebayit.org 718-796-4730 Steven Exler, Senior Rabbi: [email protected] / x108 Anat Sharbat, Ph.D., Associate Rabba: [email protected] / x106 Ezra Seligsohn, Associate Rabbi: [email protected] / x219 Sara Hurwitz, Rabba: [email protected] / x107 Avi Weiss, Rabbi in Residence: [email protected] / x102 Richard Langer, Executive Director: [email protected] / x104 Eitan Cooper, Co-Youth Director: [email protected] / x240 Emily Hausman, Co-Youth Director: [email protected] / x120 Bryan Cordova, Facilities Manager: [email protected] / x121 Phyllis Newsome, Bookkeeper: [email protected] / x103 Yael Oshinsky, Program Associate: [email protected] / x116 Shuli Boxer Rieser, Assistant to R’ Weiss: [email protected] / x102 Leah Lipsey, Synagogue Administrator: [email protected] / x101
This Shabbat: Parashat Tzav
Candle Lighting: 6:52pm
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 7:00pm
Shalom Bayit: 7:00am
Shacharit Main Tefillah: 8:30am
Teen Tefillah: 9:15am
Learning Service: 9:15am
Sof Zman Kriat Shema: 9:58am
Parasha Shiur: 5:55pm
Mincha (Main/Sephardic): 6:40pm
Listening Room: 5:15pm
Maariv/Shabbat Ends: 7:56pm
Next Shabbat: Parashat Parah
Shmini - Shabbat Mevarchim
Candle Lighting: 6:59pm
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 7:00pm
Shacharit Main Tefillah: 8:30am
Mincha (Main/Sephardic): 6:35pm
Maariv/Shabbat Ends: 8:03pm
WEEKDAY TIMES:
Shacharit:
Sun: 8:30am
Mon/Thurs: 6:40, 7:50am
Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:45, 7:50am
Mincha/Maariv:
Sun-Thurs: 7:00pm
THIS SHABBAT @ THE BAYIT
Drasha: Rav Steven
Shiur Between Mincha & Ma’ariv: “In Between the Hidden and the Openly Miraculous”
w/ Aliza Scharf-Bendov
Aliza Scharf-Bendov, LCSW is a psychotherapist and Nondual Kabbalistic Healer in private practice in
NYC.
KIDDUSH: There will be no Kiddush this week.
To sponsor a future Kiddush, please contact
Seth Aronson - [email protected] .
HEBREW FREE BURIAL ASSSOCIATION
RIVERDALE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
Sunday, March 31st at 9:30am at the Riverdale Jewish Center (3700 Independence Avenue).
The honorees are Jennie Goldress & Andrew Eisenberger, Alicia Solan-Teglasi & Victor
Teglasi, and Deborah & Steven Berkowitz. For more information or to make a reservation
please call the Hebrew Free Burial Association at 212-239-1662.
SPECIAL GUEST: ODED REVIVI - SHABBAT, MARCH 30TH
Please join us on Shabbat Parashat Parah as we welcome Oded Revivi, Mayor
of Efrat.
Oded Revivi, Mayor of Efrat and Chief Foreign Envoy – YESHA Council
(Council of Jewish Settlements in Judea and Samaria), is a statesman, orator,
lawyer, mayor and prominent advocate for the Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.
Shabbat Schedule:
Shabbat Morning Drasha after Mussaf in the Main Sanctuary: Nadav, Avihu, and
Israeli Politics
Shiur Between Mincha/Ma’ariv at 7:00pm: Building Bridges, Not Fences -
Efrat: A Co-Existence Case Study
Thank you to all those who made Purim at the Bayit a success!
Decorating: Dahlia and Gabriella Bressman; Lihi Ferber and Yael Raviv Ferber; Nava Frank;
Jonathan Goldman; Kathy Goldstein, Laila, Andy, and Modi Golstein-Rosenfeld; MJ, Benny,
and Barry Kanner; Andrew, Naomi, and Matthew Kramer; Ann, Gavri, and Sarit Lapin; Rina,
Ruben, and David Mahg; Cecily Marbach Oberstein, and Nava Oberstein; Yael, Noa, and
Adam Oshinsky; Ruthie and Hattie Simon; David Shapiro.
Carnival: Yonah and Zacharya Abraham; Anat Barber; Kayla Bellin; Ben Goodman; Eathan
Guttman; Rabba Sara Hurwitz; Zenadia Kumar; Ann, Gavri, and Sarit Lapin; Devorah and
Beth Levin; Noa Nordenberg; Cecily Marbach Oberstein, Lily, and Nava Oberstein; Ellie
Plotkin; Haggai Resnikoff; Eytan Saenger; Sofia Shapiro; Ruthie Simon; Benjamin Stock.
Megillah Readers: Bernie Horowitz.
Mishloach Manot Matching program: Hallie and Danny Chandler; Rabbi Steven Exler;
Caryn Keller; David and Rebecca Khabinsky; Gabe, Nina, and Aliza Kretzmer-Seed; Rabba
Dr. Anat Sharbat; Rabbi Ben Shefter; Laura and Isaac Shefter; Rachel and Aaron Stayman.
3 Days 3 Ways: Thank you to everyone who donated pasta/rice boxes and to Charlotte
Filer for delivering them.
Community Security Service: Thank you to our Purim CSS volunteers!
Special thank you to our maintenance team: Bryan Cordova, Elmer Cordova, Geo
Cordova, Erick Lumbano, Eric Munoz.
NYC Purim Poems: Robert Lande, Tao Moran, and Mia Diamond Padwa. Pick up a copy
in the Lobby.
Purim Bulletin: Anonymous
PURIM IS OVER, PESACH IS COMING! SEE PAGE 7.
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THE BAYIT BULLETIN
THIS WEEK’S CLASSES @ THE BAYIT: JOE HOCH Z"L MEMORIAL DAF YOMI SHIUR
with Dov Weinstock (M-Fr) and Eli Oberstein (Sat/Sun) in
room 3.4
Sunday - Friday 7:30am
Shabbat - After Mincha
Open to all. You are invited to join at any time. We are looking
for occasional substitutes. Please email [email protected] .
SHABBAT CLASSES 8:05am: Midrash Hashavua w/Rav Steven
Immediately After Mussaf: Torah To Go, A weekly brief
Torah learning w/Ariel Freidenberg
5:55 pm: Parasha Shiur w/Livya Tinestit - Please note: You are
welcome to join us even if you arrive after 5:55pm.
5:15pm: Listening Room w/Myra Estelle
WEEKDAY CLASSES:
Monday, 9:30am - Midreshei Nashim in Hebrew w/Rabba
Anat
Monday, 10:30am -Talmud w/Rav Ezra
Monday, 7:30pm - Weekly Torah Portion w/Rav Avi (at his
home
Tuesday, 10:00am - Topics in Genesis w/Rav Avi (Lobby)
Tuesday, 11:00am - Weekly Torah Portion w/Rav Ezra
(Lobby)
Tuesday, 7:30pm - Foundations of Judaism (3.7)
Wednesday, 11:30am - Midreshei Nashim w/Rabba Anat
(Lobby)
Thursday, 10:00am - Book of Isaiah w/Rav Steven (Lobby)
HEBREW CLASSES WITH SARA KINBERG*
Monday - 7:30pm - Advanced Hebrew Ulpan (at the Atria)
Wednesday - 7:30pm - Intermediate Hebrew Ulpan (Lobby)
Thursday - 7:30pm - Biblical Hebrew and Siddur study
(Lobby). *Sara Kinberg is an experienced Hebrew teacher. For info and guid-
ance on placement, please call Sara at 718-548-2461.
Payment made directly to the teacher.
RIVERDALE MIKVAH HOURS
Friday Night: 40 minutes after candle lighting. No appointment is
necessary but please be on time.
Saturday Night: 7:00pm -10:00pm.
Sunday-Thursday Night: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Keilim Mikvah: Open during daylight hours only.
718-549-8336 www.riverdalemikvah.com
SOCIAL WORKER @ THE BAYIT
Arona Berow, LMSW, is a licensed social worker who is
available to the HIR community through the Partners in
Caring (PIC) program facilitated by Jewish Board and funded
by the UJA‐Federation of New York. Arona will be working in Riverdale at the
Beatman Center on Mondays and Wednesdays and can be reached by email
at [email protected] or by phone at 212-632-4735.
ABRAHAM & SARAH'S TENT:
DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF HENRY AND GOLDIE
GUTTMAN Z"L AND SPONSORED BY JOE GUTTMAN
Z”L (CO-SPONSORS WELCOME):
Join us this Shabbat for our open communal dinner. Thank you to
Malka & Evan Spier for sponsoring this week’s Tent in commemoration
of Evan’s mother’s Yahrtzeit on March 24th. Thank you to Robert
Kalfus for enhancing the meal this week with a birthday cake. To see
which Shabbatot are available for sponsorship, please visit
www.thebayit.org/tent or email James Lapin at [email protected] .
LEARNING SERVICE WITH YESHIVAT MAHARAT
STUDENT, LIVYA TINESTIT:
Finding one's way around a prayer book is a learned skill. Using a
transliterated Siddur, we will gradually build a repertoire of prayers starting
with the better-known melodies and liturgies. The learning service begins at
9:15am in the 2nd-floor office past the kitchen and ends at 11:00am. You
may arrive as late and leave as early as your schedule allows.
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, [email protected]
Shiva: Beth Braunstein: [email protected]
Bikur Cholim: Ruth Licht: 718-796-3491,
[email protected]
Meals for New Parents: Shira Billet: [email protected]
Meals after Pregnancy Loss: Shira Billet: [email protected]
Hospitality and Welcome: [email protected]
Bayit Band: [email protected]
Green Committee: Ann Rauch, [email protected]
Child Protection Committee: Rahel Bayar,
[email protected]
Shelter: James Lapin, [email protected]
To reach Bayit president Daniel Feit please email [email protected] .
CHESSED OPPORTUNITIES:
CELL PHONE & LAPTOP DRIVE
The Bayit is participating in a drive to collect cell phones and
laptops for recent refugees and asylum seekers in the NY/NJ
area. Please clean devices of all data before donating. For more
information, please contact Michael Goldblum at
[email protected] .
NEW BEREAVEMENT GROUP
A new bereavement group will be led by Bayit social worker,
Arona Berow, LMSW. The group is open to individuals of all
backgrounds who are struggling with the loss of a relative. The
group will provide a safe space for participants to offer support,
combat isolation, share common experiences and helpful
resources, and build a network with others who are going
through a similar process. The group will take place weekly on
Mondays, at 10:00am, for 8 weeks, at the Beatman Center
(521 West 239th Street, 3rd floor). For more information or any
questions, please call Arona at 212-632-4735.
ALIYOT AT THE BAYIT
Have a guest or special occasion coming up? Contact Bayit
Gabbai, Hillel Jaffe to arrange for Aliyot and other Kibbudim.
[email protected] .
RIVERDALE MEDICAL GEMACH
When someone in the Riverdale community has a temporary
need of medical equipment, it is often difficult to find. The
Riverdale Minyan (TRM) has established a medical equipment
Gemach that is open to the Riverdale Community. If you should
have a temporary need for a wheelchair, light-weight wheelchair,
rollator, walker, knee scooter or the like, please send an email
to [email protected] or call Rochel Cheifetz
at 917-748-2052 or Ilana Gordon at 917-623-8873. Similarly, if
you have such equipment in good condition that you would to
donate, please use the same contact information and we will be
happy to coordinate the donation.
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THE BAYIT BULLETIN
SHABBAT MORNING GROUPS SNACKS 2019:
To sponsor snacks for youth groups go to www.thebayit.org/youthsponsor.
REMINDER: Groups conclude at 11:40am. Please make every effort to pick up your children
on time. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Snacks Sponsorship:
$100 – sponsor all snacks
$150 – sponsor all snacks + birthday party
$36 - Tot Shabbat
$36 - Nursery-K
$36 - Grades 1-6
Groups Schedule This Shabbat:
Regular groups: 9:40am - 11:40am
Tot Shabbat: 10:30am.
RH SH: Tot Shabbat
Room 3-4: Nursery
Room 3-5: Pre-K
Room 3-6: Kindergarten
Room 3-1: Grades 3-6 Boys
Room 3-2: Grades 3-6 Girls
Room 3-3: Grades 1-2
Calling all Riverdale kids! The Bayit is the place to be!
For assistance, please contact Co-Youth Directors: Eitan Cooper—[email protected] x240 Emily Hausman—[email protected] x120
Teen Tefillah: 9:15am-11:30am: room 3-2
Facilitated by Rabbi Joseph Robinson, all 7th-12th graders are welcome. Contact Rabbi Joseph at [email protected] to read Torah, lead Tefillah, recite Mi Sheberakhs or share a Dvar Torah.
REMINDER ABOUT SAFETY AND
BALL-PLAYING IN THE BAYIT
Please remember our current no-ball-playing policy:
“Please do not bring balls or other sports
equipment into the Bayit. If you or your
children must do so, please make sure to leave the
sports equipment in the coatroom.” Parents, please ensure
your children adhere to this policy. It can pose a safety issue &
impact the building’s welfare.
The Youth Department is on Facebook! Search for “The Bayit Youth Department” and “like” our page to receive updates about
PLAYGROUND UPDATE
We are happy to announce that the playground is scheduled to
be completed in the next few weeks! Please stay tuned for more
updates and for a special playground dedication event.
PRE-TOT SHABBAT
The Bayit Youth Department is currently gauging interest in a
"pre-tot" shabbat program, to take place at 9:30am on Shabbat
mornings. The program would be a catered to infants whose
nap schedules do not accommodate the later tot Shabbat at
10:30am. If you have thoughts about this idea, please reach out
to Emily or Eitan.
SHABBAT CHILL -
SHABBAT, MARCH 30TH, 4:00-5:30PM
Bring some cards and join us to chill in the Lower Level Beit
Midrash. We will provide snacks and ice pops. All families are
welcome.
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Membership Dues:
Thank you to all our members who have committed to supporting our Bayit for 2019 and who have paid their dues either in full or by
setting up a payment plan. Your support is greatly appreciated. For members who have not yet paid their dues, please keep in mind that
income from membership dues represents about 30% of our annual operating expenses. We are committed to actively fundraising for the
additional 70% of our financial needs, but we absolutely depend on your dues to maintain our Bayit. Partial payments and payment plans
are gratefully accepted. You can make a payment or set up a payment plan online at www.thebayit.org, set up a payment or repeating
payment through online banking, mail or drop off a check in the office, or call the office to set up a credit card payment or payment plan.
If you feel that your name was mistakenly left off this list, please let us know. If full dues are beyond your financial means, please reach out
to our Executive Director, Richard Langer to discuss a commitment that you are comfortable with.
([email protected] , 718-796-4730 x 104).
This list was updated effective Thursday, March 21st at 5:00pm.
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Back, Judy
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Glass, Sharon & Scott
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Goldberg, Rhoda & Lee
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Goldman, Daniella Kevelson Goldman & Ari
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SECURING OUR BAYIT
As we head into 2019, we are asking the community to support the increased costs of securing our Bayit. Most of the work these
past few years has been funded by grants from the Dep’t of Homeland Security and staffed with countless volunteer hours from
members of our CSS team with limited use of general Shul funds. However, grants and volunteers cannot do everything. We need
your support, mostly for paid security on Friday night and to supplement the CSS team on Shabbat morning, but also for supplies
and equipment that are not covered by the grant programs. We estimate that our increased costs relative to security will be
approximately $36,000. As the Bayit has not historically imposed assessments on its members, we are hoping to raise the needed
amount through voluntary contributions.
Visit www.thebayit.org/security.
SAVE THE DATES - SPRING HOLIDAYS AND
EVENTS AT THE BAYIT - STAY TUNED FOR
DETAILS!
· Shabbat, April 13th after Mincha: Shabbat HaGadol Drasha
· Wednesday, May 1st, 7:00pm: Yom Hashoah Seder
· Tuesday, May 7th, 8:00pm: Community Yom Hazikaron
Program
· Wednesday, May 8th, 7:45pm: Community Yom Ha’atzmaut
Celebration
· Thursday, May 9th, 4:00pm: Yom Ha’atzmaut BBQ & Fair
with Bronx Borough President’s Office
· Wednesday, May 22nd, 5:30pm: Beth Aharon and Bayit Lag
BaOmer program
· June 8th -10th: Shavuot Weekend
· Sunday, June 16th, 5:00pm: Annual Dinner
· Tuesday, June 25th, 7:00pm: Membership Meeting
and Elections
CSS (COMMUNITY SECURITY SERVICE)
You've seen the CSS security team in front of the Bayit
securing and deterring. Many of you have told us "Thank You" as
you enter and leave the Bayit. The best way to say thank you is
to join the team. To volunteer and apply for a future training
course please visit http://css.memberlodge.org/ and click on
"cadet application." For any questions please contact
[email protected] .
GREEN TEAM CLIMATE CORNER:
IT’S TIME TO START CLEANING FOR PASSOVER!
Did you know that many household cleaners contain volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde and harsh
acids some of which are suspected or known to cause cancer
in humans. There are many easily available alternatives to those
regular cleaning products. Replace products with chemical
cleaning agents with safer options to keep potent toxins out of
your home. Check www.thebayit.org/green for safer options.
For questions or comments contact the Green Team at
[email protected] .
HIR KNITTING CLUB Monthly meetings take place on the 4th Monday of
each month at 7:00pm.
The club continues to knit squares that Warm Up
America! sews together to make Afghan blankets for
the needy, and they have initiated a new project, knitting
beautiful scarves for victims of domestic violence and sexual
abuse who are residing in women’s shelters. Yarn and supplies
made possible by a grant from the Gutenstein
Family Foundation.
Next meeting: Monday, March 25th at 7:00pm
Questions? Please call Joan Salomon at 845-653-1290.
Siedenberg, Jeffrey
Siegel, Tehilla
Sigal, Sandra Molinas & Samuel
Silver, Melanie Goldberg & Ben
Silverstein, Caryn Keller & Isaac
Simon, Ruthie & Joel
Singer, Paula & Peter
Skolnick, Ilana & Joshua
Skolnick, Jonathan
Skydell, Seryl Ritter & Buddy
Smith, Lisa Cohen & Bernard
Snyder, Michelle & Avi
Sonneberg, Annie & Manfred
Sosnick, Raquel & Judah
Spiegel, Barbara Gaims-Spiegel & Robert
Spier, Malka & Evan
Stark, Joan & Anold
Statman, Simone Geller & Jonathan
Stein, Francine & Aaron
Steinberg, Lisa & Harold
Steinmetz-Silber Family
Stendig, Marlene Schanzer & Elliott
Stern, Jessica
Stern, Naava Frank & Gregg
Sternberg, Hallie Chandler & Daniel
Stock, Rhonda & William
Suvall, Harriet Kaplan & Marc
Tamplin, Antonia
Tanenbaum, Leora
Taub, Jennifer Peters & Jonathan
Taub, Smadar & Martin
Teten, Luba & David
Torkin, Risa & Jeff
Trachtman, Betty & Mendel
Tropper, Ina & David
Tugetman, Leslie & Michael
Turok, Adrienne Goldfeder & Michael
Tuvia, Hillary Lewin & Guy
Ungar, Elizabeth
Upton, Eugenia & Andrew
Wachsman, Michael
Wechselblatt, Daniella Fuchs & Jeffrey
Weinberger, Elana & Mark
Weiner, Ariel & Josh
Weinrich, Steven
Weinstock, Susan Gross & Dov
Weisberg, Emily & Alex
Weiss, Rachel & Aaron
Weiss, Evelyn & Stanley
Weiss, Julie & Michael
Weiss, Livya Tinestit & Eliezer
Weiss, Mia & Samuel
Weiss, Yali & Benjamin
Weissbrot, Stephanie & Bobby
Weissman, Heidi & Joseph
Weitzman, Micole Horowitz & Yaron
Wiener, Ayelet & Jonathan
Wiener, Samantha & Daniel
Wolfe, Sharon
Wolff, Edith & Ward
Wolfsohn, Deborah
Zeif, Susan & Robert
Zimet, Esther
Zimet, Michael
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PURIM IS OVER, PESACH IS COMING!
Purim has come and gone which means that Pesach is right around the corner. To learn more about the Pesach schedule, sale of
chametz, the free Pesach Sedarim and more please visit www.thebayit.org/pesach.
COPING WITH THE EMPTY CHAIR -
SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH 6:00-7:00PM
Join Rav Steven for readings, reflections and an opportunity to
honor your recently passed loved one in the context of Pesach.
Please RSVP by contacting Rav Steven at
[email protected] .
FREE SEDERS
Each year the Bayit hosts over 400
people for the Passover Seders. Join
us to eat, drink, celebrate and relive
the story of our Exodus at HIR’s Free
Passover Seders for either of our
two Seders on Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th at
8:15pm. In the spirit of the words of the Haggadah: “Let
anyone who is hungry enter and eat: let anyone who is needy
enter and join us in our Passover feast.” There is no charge to
attend a Seder at the Bayit but we do rely on your generosity
to cover the substantial cost of this program to sponsor the
Seder or to make a reservation please visit
www.thebayit.org/seder or call the office at
718-796-4730 x101.
CITY HARVEST PASSOVER
FOOD DRIVE
Help us feed hungry New Yorkers
this Pesach. We will be collecting
Kosher for Passover and Chametz
non-perishable, canned and packaged
food (sealed) in the coat room until Tuesday, April 9th at 4:00pm.
Collection tip: At this time of year many supermarkets offer a
free 5 lb pack of matzah with a $25 purchase. If you will be away
for Passover, or 5 lbs is more than you need, please contribute
your extra matza to the food drive.
SALE OF CHAMETZ
Before Pesach it is a requirement to eliminate all Chametz from
our possession. Halacha does allow for Chametz
(liquors, mixtures, etc.) to be sold to a non - Jew when
elimination is not an easy option. Arrangement for such sale can
be made through our Rabbinic staff using the HIR Chametz sale
contract which can be found at www.thebayit.org/chametz.
If you prefer, we welcome you to visit us at the synagogue to
complete the transaction in person. We will be available after
most Tefillot during the week. You can also arrange an
appointment with a member of the Rabbinic staff. Your
submission must be made by Thursday, April 18th. You can also
drop off or mail in a paper form to the office.
This year, Pesach 5779/2019, the general sale of Chametz will
take effect on Friday morning April 19th before 11:30am (the sale
for time zones east of Eastern Time will take place on Thursday
evening, April 18th before Mincha). All Chametz which was not
sold must be burned by 11:58am on Friday.
We never accept personal monetary gifts for this service. We
welcome Ma’ot Chittim contributions, cash or checks made out
to HIR with "Ma’ot Chittim" in the memo. All funds go to Pesach
needs and support needy people in our local community. You may
also donate online when you sell your Chametz or by clicking
here.
NOTE: Kitniyot (food made from legumes which are not eaten
by Ashkenazim on Pesach) need not be sold. Chametz utensils
should not be sold so as not to require a new Tevilah.
IMPORTANT: After submitting the form, you will receive an
email from Rav Steven confirming that your form has been
processed. If for any reason you do not get the confirmation
email, please contact the office at 718-796-4730 x101 for
assistance.
OU Passover Guides are available on the table in the
coatroom and in the HIR office.
PESACH PRACTICUM
WITH THE BAYIT RABBINIC TEAM
SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH FROM 8:00 - 9:45PM
IN THE LOWER LEVEL BEIT MIDRASH
To ensure that it is a Chag Kasher Ve’Sameach, we’ll study
the laws and details of what foods or products can be bought
and used for Pesach, and how to clean and Kasher our
homes in a Halakhic way.
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.
MARCH MEMBERSHIP MONTH
Thank you to all our members who committed to support
our Bayit for 2019. Are you relatively new to
Riverdale? Have you been coming to the Bayit for a while,
but not yet committed to membership? We would love to
have you take the next step and formally commit to our
community as members. Membership solidifies our
relationship and helps us build a deeper connection with each
other. Whether you join us regularly for Tefillot, classes,
youth activities or just occasionally, membership is a way of
pledging support for our shared mission. Please
visit www.thebayit.org/membership to join now. If full dues
are beyond your means please reach out to our Executive
Director, Richard Langer by email,
at [email protected] or by phone at 718-796-4730 x 104.
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BUSINESS ADVERTISING IN THE BAYIT BULLETIN
Promote your business to Bayit bulletin readers in the first
bulletin of every month. Contact the office at 718-796-4730 or
[email protected] for more information.
HIR's posting of any advertisement is not an endorsement of the
advertiser, or of the product or service offered.
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.
AMAZON SMILE PROGRAM
Go to smile.amazon.com, pick your own Charitable
organization and put in “Hebrew Institute of Riverdale.”
THIS SUNDAY @ JSPACE:
This Sunday, Jspace families will be traveling to the magical world
of Midrash, where Rabbinic imaginations know no bounds. We'll
be delving into some unbelievable Midrashim, and learning what
prompted the Rabbis to come up with their wild interpretations.
WHAT IS JSPACE? Jspace is a Sunday morning family education program at the Bayit.
Our mission is to create a community for kids and adults with a wide
range of backgrounds to explore their Jewish identity. To learn more
about Jspace, contact Yael Smooha at [email protected] . Check out
all the footage on our new Facebook page: Jspace at the Bayit!
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.
Moss Cafe is now participating in the HIR Scrip program and is
offering the Bayit a 10% rebate on the gift cards.
CSA @ THE BAYIT COMMUNITY
SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
We hope you'll join us in supporting local farmers and enjoying
fresh produce throughout the summer and into the fall! Fruit
deliveries begin in early May. Vegetables & eggs start arriving in
early June. Visit www.thebayit.org/csa to sign up or email
[email protected] for more information. To learn more about
the Community Supported Agriculture movement visit
www.justfood.org/csa. To learn about our farmers visit
www.greigfarm.com (fruits) and www.heartyroots.com
(vegetables and eggs). Signup for full or half shares of fruits,
veggies or eggs. Pickups are Wednesday evenings from
5:30-8:30pm and run from early May until the end of
October.
BREATH, BODY, MIND WORKSHOP
W/SHIRA GORDON - SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH
9:30-10:30AM
A gentle,effecting breathing practice to manage stress, anxiety,
and depression and improve general health and well being.
Faciliated by Shira Gordon, RN, MS, MPH. Certified teach of the
BBM technique as taught by Dr.Richard Brown and Dr.Pat
Gerbarg. To sign up please visit www.thebayit.org/breath.
WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S CLOTHING SWAP:
SATURDAY NIGHT, APRIL 13TH 9:00-10:30PM
Bring your gently worn, clean, outgrown or unused women’s and
children’s clothes, shoes, and spring wear and trade them for
“something new.” Sizes newborn to 14. Maternity, nursing and
baby wearing items are welcome. No toys, gear or furniture
please. Children are welcome and must be supervised. Stroller
parking available. For more information, please contact Kathy
Goldstein at [email protected] .
CLOTHING DRIVE:
SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH
FROM 9:30AM-12:30PM
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. We are also collecting blankets and
quilts. Please bag those separately. Volunteers needed. To volunteer or
to learn more please contact Steve Pretsfelder or Barbara Gochberg at
718-601-3586 or [email protected] .
THE HEBREW INSTITUTE OF RIVERDALE - THE
BAYIT, THE KEHILAH, THE RIVERDALE MINYAN &
THE RIVERDALE JEWISH CENTER PRESENT:
“RECALCULATING: RESILIENCE ON THE ROAD
TO PARENTHOOD” FEATURING ALIZA ABRAMS
KONIG
Please join us on Parashat Tazria as we welcome Aliza Abrams
Konig to the Riverdale Jewish community. Aliza will be
speaking on Shabbat, April 6th at 4:30pm at The Riverdale
Minyan (4545 Independence Avenue). Both men and women
are welcome to join.
Aliza Abrams Konig is Assistant Principal at
Central, Yeshiva University High School for Girls.
Throughout Aliza’s career as she has worked
within areas of student life, team building,
creating curricula, and enriching the experiences
of thousands of students through Experiential
Education. Aliza joined Central after eleven years
at Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University, most
recently as the Director of Student Life. Aliza holds a BA in
Judaic Studies from Stern College, and a Masters in Social
Work from the YU Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Aliza,
her husband Samuel and son Netanel just moved to Riverdale
and are looking forward to becoming part of the community.
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RIVERDALE SINGLE MOMS COOKING CLASS: Monday, March 25th @ 8:00pm. Please join us for an evening with world-
renowned cook, Gloria Kobrin, of Kosher by Gloria at the home of Orital Weinroth (5035 Arlington Avenue). Participation is free
and subsidized babysitting is available. To RSVP please email [email protected] .
HAND IN HAND INFORMATION SESSION: An Israeli educational organization, Hand in Hand, will hold an information
session/open house at the Riverdale home of Kathy and Greg Solomon on Sunday, March 31st, from 4:00-6:00pm. Hand in Hand
runs a network of 6 integrated, bi-lingual Hebrew/Arabic schools that are part of the Israeli Ministry of Education school system
and that teach almost 2,000 children in grades K-12. Two parent/administrators will be joining us, Rebecca Bardach and Mohamad
Marzouk. The Hand in Hand website is www.handinhandk12.org. Hand in Hand will not be soliciting donations. The purpose of the
event is to increase our community's awareness and knowledge about the organization.
Please RSVP to [email protected] .
NEFESH B’NEFESH: Nefesh B’Nefesh and the FIDF invites parents of current and future lone soldiers to an evening of sharing,
bonding, and information. The event will take place on Sunday, March 31st at 11:00am in Stamford, CT. The program will be
divided into 3 parts: 1. Meet & Greet: a chance to meet parents of current and future chayalim 2. Presentation: Rights and Benefits
of Lone Soldiers and What to Expect as a Lone Soldier Parent 3. Discussion: Future Chayalim, the process, new vocabulary, and
tips for and from parents. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Leo Loeffler at [email protected] .
THE RIVERDALE RISING STARS PRESENT: GREASE: The Riverdale Rising Stars are presenting "Grease" at the
Riverdale Y. Dates and times: Sunday, March 31st at 2:00, Saturday, April 6th at 9:00pm, Sunday, April 7th at 2:00pm and 6:00pm,
Saturday, April 13th at 9:00pm and Sunday, April 14th at 2:00pm.
THE JEWISH BRAILLE INSTITUTE PASSOVER HAGGADAH: For over 88 years, the Jewish Braille Institute Library has
enabled visually impaired people all over the world to participate in the most treasured of Jewish rituals, the Passover Seder, by
providing FREE Large Print Haggadot. If you or someone you know needs a Large Print Haggadah this year, please call JBI toll-free
1-800-999-6476 before April 12 and they will be happy to send you a Large Print Haggadah, completely free of charge. Enjoy the
Seder! JBI is the largest library of Jewish interest in the world for visually impaired individuals with over 13,000 Talking Book titles.
All JBI services are free to the user and are delivered to the individual at his/her home. JBI, established in 1931. is a non-profit
agency serving people of all ages and backgrounds.
L’DOR V’DOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: The Hebrew Home at Riverdale is now accepting applications for
their L’Dor V’Dor Summer Internship, an innovative, fun and meaningful four-week program for Jewish teenagers. Interns
volunteer at the Hebrew Home, connect with residents, and attend educational seminars & workshops. Dates: July 1st– July 26nd,
2019, Monday through Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. Participants are selected on the basis of their application, interview, and
references, Those who complete all program requirements will receive a $500 stipend. For more information, please call
718-581-1416 or email [email protected] .
THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM - THE ROTHBERG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: Spend your
summer in Jerusalem at The Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School! We offer intensive language courses in Modern
Hebrew, courses taught in English and special programs including; trauma & resilience programs, The Jerusalem Project journalism
program, the InnovNation program, economic education programs, transdisciplinary innovation programs, and science internship
programs. Certain programs offer the possibility of housing for an additional fee. Please note all applicants are required to pay an
$80 application fee for all summer course in addition to the tuition. For more information please email overseas.huji.ac.il/summer
or [email protected] or call +1(800) 404 8622.
STEIN YESHIVA IN YONKERS: Come visit and experience Stein Yeshiva's unique program that is imbued with the Kedushah
of Torah in every class from the youngest to the oldest. At Stein Yeshiva, a Jewish education begins at birth! Registration for the
2019-2020 academic year is now open for daycare (6 weeks) through 8th grade at affordable rates. Before and aftercare is available
to accommodate working parents. Every day is an open house where parents are welcome. Come experience the Yeshiva in
action! Please call 914-965-7082 to schedule an appointment or email Davida Fried, Early Childhood Director at
[email protected] .
KINNERET DAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: For over 70 years, Kinneret has been providing students from across the
spectrum of Jewish practice with a cutting-edge N-8 education in a warm, nurturing environment right here in Riverdale. Our
loving early childhood program encourages students’ transitions to greater independence and emphasizes school readiness through
play with half-day and extended day options available. High acceptance rate into NYC specialized High-schools and Jewish Day
Schools, Ivrit B’Ivrit classroom and culture, affordable tuition. To learn more about Kinneret Day School, please visit our website at
www.kinneretdayschool.org. Please call 718-548-0900 to schedule an appointment.
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SENSORY/AUTISM-FRIENDLY INTIMATE VOICES FAMILY PROGRAM - FREE! Sunday, April 7th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm in
the Taub Room of CSAIR (475 West 250th street). Handicapped accessible and easy street parking. An interactive, informal, and
lively exploration of selections of great chamber music, Beethoven and more with experienced musicians who love working with
kids. Designed for ages 5 and up and will also be enjoyed by younger children who are particularly drawn to music. We welcome
all families!
CELEBRATE PURIM AT JASA VAN CORTLANDT SC: On Wednesday March 27th, celebrate Purim with Hagit and family.
Share songs & games with MMCC early childhood classes at 11:15 am. A festive meal of beef brisket or pollock fillet, baked sweet
potatoes and green beans w/mushrooms will be served at 12:15 pm. After lunch, Hagit, vocals/drama; Zvi, piano; Dvir, violinist and
Hillit, flute/dance will entertain us. As part of a lively musical revue, they will re-enact the Purim tale with costumes, visuals and
audience involvement. Recommended senior meal contribution: $3.50 and $2.00 event donation. Holiday refreshments will be
served. Call the Senior Center office: 718-549-4700 for advance meal reservations.
JASA BRONX MODEL SEDER AT JASA VAN CORTLANDT SENIOR CENTER: Join us for a meaningful Model Seder
on Thursday, April 11th with holiday songs performed by the JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Choral group conducted by Cheryl
Warfield at 11:20AM. More information re: Cheryl Warfield and the choral group on reverse side of flyer. Festive lunch of
traditional appetizers, honey lemon chicken leg or sole fillet, roasted red potatoes, broccoli w/garlic, fruit and egg matzah served at
12:30 PM. Karen Waltuch, violist, and her trio will provide klezmer and international musical entertainment at 1:15PM.
Refreshments will be served. Recommended Senior meal contribution: $5.00 Non-senior meal fee: $8.00 RSVP for lunch to the
center office 718-549-4700 by Thursday, April 4th.
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