RJC BULLETIN  Candle Ligh ng    March 15, 2019     5:49/6:44PM 

Havdalah     March 16, 2019  7:45 PM

SHABBAT SHIURIM AT THE RJC Rabbi Drelich's Shabbat Parsha and Talmud Sanhedrin Shiur will follow the 7:00AM minyan Kiddush. Hashkama Shiur Rabbi Charles Sheer's shiur will meet in room 201 after the Hashkama Kiddush. Topic this week is "Purim II: Rambam’s Understanding of the Holiday of Purim." Salami, Scotch, and Shiur will resume next week Shabbat: Post Mincha Shiur in the board room on the Orach Hashulchan, halahcha pertaining to Shabbat will be given by Rabbi Moshe Neiss. 

SHABBAT ZACHOR READINGS In addition to the regular readings of Parshat Zachor in each minyan on Shabbat morning, there will be two additional opportunities to hear Zachor over the course of Shabbat, at 11:15 AM and 6:25 PM, in the Main Sanctuary.

MAZAL TOV Mazal Tov to Emily Friedlander on her Bat Mitzvah. To her parents Rachel and Daniel and sister Jaclyn. Mazal Tov to Great Grandma Habiba Sassoon and Grandparents Charlotte and Don Friedlander.  

KIDDUSH KORNER The Main Minyan Kiddush will follow davening. All are invited to attend. Dessert provided by Lisa and Richie Heisler. Please contact the office for sponsorship opportunities or email bulletin@rjconline.org. The 8 AM Hashkama Minyan Kiddush is being sponsored by Allan Leicht on the occasion of the Yahrzeit for his mother.

Parshat Vayikra, Shabbat Zachor March 15 – March 22, 2019

‘ו אדר ב‘ט —‘ אדר ב‘ ח  8 Adar II – 15 Adar II 5779

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE RJC THIS COMING WEEK Monday, March 18 — Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Monday, March 18 — Board Meeting, 8:30PM Home Megillah Reading — If you or someone you know need megillah reading at home, or if you would like to be a reader, please contact Rabbi Ariel Schreier at arielschreier@gmail.com or 516-582-9227.

HAKARAT HATOV This week we recognize CSS for their continued contribution to keeping us safe. CSS families will be joined by the presiding officer of the NYPD 50th precinct and CSS Regional Manager for lunch as a way for us to say thank you. To make a financial contribution, to join the CSS Team, or for any ques-tions, contact rjc@thecss.org.

We appreciate your feedback as we con nue to make improvements in the weeks to come. Submissions for the bulle n must be submi ed by Wednesday, 12PM to bulle n@rjconline.org.

SAVE THE DATE Annual Meeting Of The Congregation — Monday, April 1, 2019, at 7:30PM

We are excited to present President Richard Joel at the RJC this Shabbat at 5:35PM Richard Joel, President Emeritus, Bravmann Family University Professor, Yeshiva University. He will be delivering the keynote to our spring series, The Crown: King David: "The Harp and The Slingshot"

Friday ‐ Mincha 5:31 /   6:49 PM

Shacharit 7:00 / 8:00 / 8:45 / 9:00 AM

Latest Shema 10:05 AM

Daf Yomi (Chullin 109): 5:35 PM

THE CROWN: Richard Joel 5:35 PM

Early Mincha (Beit Midrash) 6:00 PM

Mincha   6:35 PM

Seudah Shlishit 6:55 PM

Ma'ariv 7:40 PM

Sunday 6:45 / 7:30 / 8:30 / 9:15 AM

Monday 6:00 / 6:45 / 7:45 AM

Tuesday 6:00 / 6:55 / 7:45 AM

Wednesday (Taanit Esther) See Purim

Thursday (Purim) Schedule

Friday 6:00 / 6:55 / 7:45 AMyMincha/Ma'ariv S‐Th: 5:34 / 6:50 PM

Late Maariv S‐Th 9:30 PM

Next Shabbat*:   Parshat  Tzav

March 22 ‐ 23, 2019       ‐      16th of Adar II 5779

Candle Lighting 5:55 / 6:52 PM

Friday ‐ Mincha 5:37 /   6:57 PM

Shacharit 7:00 / 8:00 / 8:45 / 9:00 AM

Daf Yomi (Chullin 116): 5:40 PM

Mincha 6:00 / 6:40 PM

Havdala 7:52 PM

March 15 ‐ 16, 2019       ‐      9th of Adar II 5779

Weekday Schedule

This Shabbat:   Parshat  Vayikra (Zachor)

Services

WEEKLY SHIURIM & CLASSES AT THE RJC Daf Yomi: Mon - Fri: Following the 6:00 AM minyan. Shabbat: 1 hour before Mincha. Sunday: After the 6:45 AM minyan. Sunday: 7:30 AM - An in-depth Halacha class based on the parsha, meets in social hall with Rabbi Eliezer Sher. Tuesday: 1:00 PM - Ladies learning- Touch of Class meets in the Beit Midrash. Tuesday: 8:30 PM - Parsha class in the Beit Midrash. Thursday: 8:30 PM— Rabbi Noah Gardenshwartz’s class will NOT meet due to Purim. The class will resume March 28th.

SPECIAL SHABBAT NEXT WEEK WITH RABBI PENNER Next Shabbat, March 23rd we are excited to welcome back Rabbi Penner, our community scholar, for a special Shabbat focusing on disabilities in the Jewish Community. As you know, the Penners are the proud parents of Matisyahu, a 23 year old superstar who struggles with autism. Rabbi Penner will be sharing his family’s powerful story with an eye towards educating the community as to how to best integrate special needs individuals and families into the community.  Drasha: Standing in their Shoes: What Special Needs Individuals and Families Need from You Shabbat afternoon Oneg*: Disabilities in the Jewish Community: One Family’s Journey *Please note this community-wide program will start 90 minutes before Mincha and end 20 minutes prior to Mincha. Shalosh Seudos: Pesach: A Lesson in Speech Therapy  

PURIM SECURITY INFORMATION Please note that on Purim night, all entry and exit will be via the main entrance. All other doors will be alarmed. Please remove any face masks prior to approaching the shul. CSS thanks you for your cooperation.

RJC ROSH CHODESH SHIUR FOR WOMEN Save the dates for the first two Shiurim: Nissan Shiur with Chani Juravel on Sunday night, March 31 Iyar Shiur with Michal Horowitz on Sunday night, May 5

Community News, Events and Announcements 

New to the community or know someone who is? Please let the welcoming commi ee know at  

RJCWelcome@gmail.com or reach out to the office at 718‐548‐1850.   

To sign up for emails, please email bulle n@rjconline.org 

Riverdale Y and City Harvest Food Drive For Pesach Has Begun The Riverdale Y in partnership with City Harvest has organized a food drive in advance of Passover, collecting the most needed items for the holiday. The food collected is distributed to Kosher food pantries throughout the city. This year the drive will take place from March 11 through April 15, and the Y will act as a donation site. Questions should be directed to Rabbi Joseph Robinson at jrobinson@riverdaley.org. Riverdale Single Moms Cooking Class— Monday March 25th, 8:00 PM Please join us for an evening with world renowned cook, Gloria Kobrin, of Kosher by Gloria, At the home of Orital Weinroth 5035 Arlington Ave. Participation is free; Subsidized babysitting available. RSVP to Riverdalesinglemoms@gmail.com. Hebrew Free Burial Association Breakfest —Sunday, March 31, 9:30AM The Hebrew Free Burial Association (HFBA) will hold its annual Riverdale communi-ty breakfast on Sunday, March 31, at 9:30 AM at the Riverdale Jewish Center. The honorees are Alicia Solan-Teglasi and Victor Teglasi, Andrew Eisenberger and Jennie Goldress, and Deborah and Steven Berkowitz. For more information or to make a reservation please call HFBA at 212-239-1662 or go to http://www.hebrewfreeburial.org/riverdale NORPAC Mission — Tuesday, May 21st Anti-Semitism is at a dangerous high. Israel’s critics are becoming bolder and louder. We must have the backs of our supporters in Congress; we must educate the new members of Congress about the long standing strong US-Israel alliance. Join the NORPAC MISSION on Tuesday, May 21. We can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. See Information and registration at NORPAC.net or call 201-788-5133 or contact Stan or Ethel Scher at stanpscher@gmail.com. RJC Connections RJC Connections helps to “connect” volunteers in our community with those who may need assistance/company in various capacities. If you know of anyone who would like to be set up for meals, needs help getting to/from shul, or would like visits over Shabbat or Yom Tov please contact Joyce Friedman at RJCConnections@gmail.com.

Community Mikvah Hours 3708 Henry Hudson Parkway East, Bronx, NY 10463, (718) 549-8336 Mikvah hours March 11th-31st Sunday - Thursday night: 7:30pm-10:00pm Friday night: 40 minutes after candle lighting, Saturday night: 8:00-10:30pm The Keilim Mikvah is open during daylight hours ONLY. Gemach of Riverdale — Interest Free Loans Gemach of Riverdale provides interest free loans to members of the Riverdale community. For more information contact the Gemach confidentially at Gemachofriverdale@gmail.com or 917-408-3035. Riverdale Medical Gemach 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 medi-cal equipment or have something to donate, please contact medical@theriverdaleminyan.org or call Rochel Cheifetz at 917-748-2052 or Ilana Gordon at 917-623-8873. Riverdale Gown Gemach We are currently collecting gowns and would be honored to receive your gowns for this cause. Please contact riverdalegowngemach@gmail.com for more information. Riverdale Y Sarah Lily Adoption Fund The Riverdale Y has established the Sarah Lily Fund for Adoption with the help of a loving family who wanted to pursue this important path. The fund provides two $5,000 grants annually to help Jewish families being formed by adoption. For more information please visit www.riverdaley.org/sarahlilyfund. Career Advisement and Networking Are you in need of some assistance with your job search? Please contact Howard Millendorf at 718-796-5850 or howmill@corp.idt.net. Meals for New Moms If you would like to be notified of opportunities to make meals for new mothers, please contact Atara Douglas at atara.s.douglas@gmail.com.

Rabbi Yitzi Genack, Rabbi genack@gmail.com 718.548.1850 ext.115 Emergencies: 201.220.8865 Rabbi Scott Hoberman, Assistant Rabbi scoberman@gmail.com 847.863.2875 Jordana and Eitan Bar-David Youth Directors rjcyouthdirectors@gmail.com

Oren Hiller Executive Director oren@rjconline.org 718.548.1850 ext. 113 Daniel Roy Building Manager daniel@rjconline.org Rivka Alter Yoetzet Halacha NishmatRiverdaleYoetzet@gmail.com 201.503.6597

Connect with the RJC  REFUAH SHELAIMA Shifra bat Bayla Perel, Michal Devora bat Chava, Aryeh ben Ruth Shulamit, Raanan Yitzchak ben Miriam, Elka bat Chana, Neche-mya Baruch ben Rivka, Fayga bat Rochel, Anthony ben Janet, Meryl Liba bat Alta, Aryeh Menachem ben Shlomo Eliezer HaLe-vi, Sarah bat Ras; Peretz Yisroel ben Batya Kayla, Geula Liba Yehudit bat Gittel Tzifra; Gershon Yaakov ben Feygel HaLevi, Rivka Ester bat Freide, Idit Chava bat Yaffa, Chaim Elhanan ben Batya, Shifra Feige bas Miriam Esther. We will be updating this list for the April 5th bulletin. Please email bulletin@rjconline.org with any names you would like included by Wednesday, April 3rd.