RJC BULLETIN
October 7 - 14, 2016
-- ‫ י״ב בתשרי‬- ‫ו׳ בתשרי‬
PARSHAT
‫וילך‬
Candle Lighting
Havdala
October 7, 2016
October 8, 2016
5:18 / 6:08 PM
7:07 PM
5777
6 Tishrei - 12 Tishrei
Kiddush Korner
Want to Sponsor aKiddushor SeudahShlishit?
Full sponsorships start at only $600 (Kiddush)
and $300 (Seudah Shlishit). Partial
sponsorships are also available. To sponsor,
contact the office or visit
www.rjconline.org/sponsor_kiddush
Mikvah Hours:
Keilim Mikvah is open during daylight hours.
*Fri night: 40 min after candlelighting. No
appointment needed, but please be on time.
*Saturday night: 9:00-10:30pm.
*Sunday-Thursday: 8:30-10:00pm
Reminder: We currently have only two shower
preparation rooms available. Please prepare at home
as much as possible. There is limited parking in the
back. For further updates, call 718-549-8336
Selichot Season
Please see the schedule on page 2 for a full listing of
selichot times.
Please also note that during the weeks we recite selichot:

The 7:45 AM minyan will meet in the Hashkama
room.
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There will be late Sat. night selichot at 12:45 AM this
week (BM)
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This Sunday, the 5:45 AM selichot and the 8:00 AM
selichot will meet in the Hashkama Room, the 6:30
AM selichot will meet in the Beit Midrash and the
7:30 AM selichot will meet in the Main Sanctuary

There will be a 10 PM Ma’ariv followed by Selichot

The 9:30 Ma’ariv minyan will not meet.
Please join us in the Main Sanctuary
following davening for Rabbi Genack’s
Shabbat Shuva Drasha:
Due to unanticipated delays, Mikvah will not be
open for men on Erev Yom Kippur. We apologize
for the inconvenience.
Men, please consider the following alternatives for Erev
Yom Kippur:
Mikvah of New Rochelle - 1228 North Ave
Times TBD - the New Rochelle Mikvah seeks volunteers
to help manage foot traffic on Erev Yom Kippur.
Transportation and food will be provided. Please contact
Marvin Sperling ([email protected]) or Brad Scher
([email protected]) for more details.
Mikvah of Washington Heights: -4351 Broadway
Yom Kippur Scholar-in-Residence
This Yom Kippur, we welcome Rabbi Dr. Jacob
J. Schacter. Rabbi Schacter is the Senior Scholar
at Yeshiva University’s Center for the Jewish
Future, University Professor of Jewish History
& Jewish Thought and an Adjunct Instructor in
Jewish Studies. Rabbi Schacter is a renowned
speaker and Talmid Chacham; we are certain
he will have a meaningful impact on our Yom
Kippur experience. Rabbi Schacter will speak
in both the Main Sanctuary and Social Hall
minyanim.
Women’s Lecture on Sunday, Oct 9th at 8PM
Women are invited to the home of Barbara Sopher &
Dan Harelick (4575 Fieldston Rd) for an inspiring lecture
given by Rachel Friedman, Dean of Lamdeinu, on the
topic of “G-d as our Father: Avinu Malkeinu & Shirat
Ha’Azinu”.. Please bring a tanach. Questions? Contact
Aimee Baron, Sandra Molinas or Tamar Bar-David or
call the office at 718-548-1850.
Janet Spitz and her family thank all
who visited and helped during shiva.
A Brief History of Repentance.
Sukkot Summary
Special Learning Opportunity! While
New Yorkers will be breaking fasts, the
RJC Beit Midrash will be rocking! Immediately following Neilah, there will
be a learning opportunity in the Beit
Midrash to prepare for Sukkot with
Sammy Marcus. Light refreshments
WILL be served.
Thank you to our CSS Security Team!
To inquire about volunteering,
contact [email protected]
‫הָּב ָהְתּו הָּב פְִתּו הָבּות ְתּו‬
This season make the RJC Fund for the Needy
your vehicle for assisting the unfortunate & impoverished. The FFN supports individuals & families, living mostly in Riverdale and in the greater
Bronx, who need help with food, rent, medicine
& clothing. This aid makes a big difference to
struggling lives & we depend entirely on contributions which are used directly & completely for
this purpose.
Sukkot is just around the corner, and preparation for You can fulfill your desire to give Tzedakah to
Chag at the RJC are well underway. We look forward to those in need now and throughout the year by
hosting Rabbi Kenneth Brander over yontiff,! Please take donating generously to the FFN at:
a look at some additional highlights below. Please feel free
www.rjconline.org/payment
to contact the office for more information:

Purchase your Arba Minim at Riverdale Judaica
Services
This Shabbat: Parshat ‫וילך‬
and support the RJC. See page 4 for more info.

Join the RJC for catered meals in the sukkah on the Friday - MinchaOctober 7 - 8, 2016 - ‫ו׳ בתשרי‬5:00 / 6:18 PM
first 2 nights of yontiff! See page 3 for more details Shacharit
7:00 / 8:00 / 8:45 / 9:00 AM
Latest Shema
9:51 AM
or visit www.rjconline.org/sukkahmeals
Daf Yomi (Baba Metzia 12):
5:00 PM

Reserve space in the sukkah for personal meals over Shiur Masechet Berachot
5:00 PM
yontiff and Shabbat Chol Hamo’ed. Contact the Mincha
6:00 PM
Seudah Shlishit
6:20 PM
office or visit www,rjconline.org/sukkahspace
Ma'ariv
7:02 PM

Join Chazzan Shim & Rabbi Genack for a Simchat
Weekday Schedule
Beit HaSho’eva in the RJC Sukkah at 7:30 PM on Sunday
6:45 / 7:30 / 8:30 / 9:00 AM
Thursday, October 20th. Refreshments will be Monday
5:55 / 6:40 / 7:45 AM
5:55 / 6:50 / 7:45 AM
served. $10 Admission ($25 Family max). Tuesday (Erev Yom Kippur )
Tuesday Slichot
5:45/6:40/7:30 AM
Sponsorship opportunities available
Wednesday (Yom Kippur )
See schedule inside
6:00 / 6:45 / 7:45 AM

We look forward to hosting the Bnei Akiva Thursday
Friday
6:00 / 6:55 / 7:45 AM
Simchaton over last days of yontiff
Note that Sun/Mon slichot are 30 minutes before each Shacharit

Stay tuned for details regarding a special Mincha/Ma'ariv S-Th:
6:05 PM
Late Ma'ariv Sun - Tues:
10:00 PM
community kiddush on Simchat Torah!
Elul Zman
Pre-Mincha Shabbat Shiur Series
THIS WEEK at 5:00 PM– Board
Room
Featuring: Isaac Hakimi
See PAGE 5 for more learning opportunities and other exciting program updates!
Ma'ariv Thursday:
9:30 PM
Next Shabbat*: Parshat ‫האזינו‬
October 14 - 15, 2016 - ‫י״ג בתשרי‬
Candle Lighting
5:57 PM
Friday - Mincha
6:07 PM
Shacharit
7:00 / 8:00 / 8:45 / 9:00 AM
Latest Shema
9:54 AM
Daf Yomi (Baba Metzia 19):
5:05 PM
Shiur
4:50 PM
Mincha
5:50 PM
Seudah Shlishit
6:10 PM
Ma'ariv
6:51 PM
Havdala
6:56 PM
*s ubject to cha nge
Riverdale Jewish Center for High Holidays
Voter Registration Notice from the Political Affairs Committee
With the presidential election looming, it’s essential that the voice of the Jewish voters in our community be heard loud and clear. This is a reminder that
the deadline for registering to vote this year is October 14th and that the election will be held on November 8th. Please make sure to take this important
opportunity to express your views.
Register at: www.nyccfb.info/nyc-votes/registering
Riverdale Jewish Center for Holidays
Riverdale Jewish Center for Holidays
Career advisement?
Job Networking?
Please contact
Howard Millendorf
718-796-5850
[email protected]
Refuah Shelaima Chaya Dena Chaviva bas Shoshana, Yocheved Sarah Bas Fruma Faiga, Malka Bat Chana, Miriam Leah Bat
Bracha Sheindel, Hinda bat Rivka, Yaakov Ben Ruth, Shalom Yitzchak ben Pesha, Devora bat Shayna Beyla, Nechama
Yehudit Tzviya bat Chaya, Shalom Yechezkel ben Kayla Chana, Peretz Yisroel ben Batya Kayla,Yechezkel Chaim ben Masha
Zissel, Avraham Daniel ben Devora Tova, Toba bat Esther Faiga, Tesha Chana bat Chasuna Miriam, Zippa Chana bat Rachel
Reya, Shneur Yechezkel ben Chaya Feiga, Yosef ben Genia, Gila bat Francis, Tziporah bat Gila, Miriam Golda bat Ruchel,
Yisroel ben Yonah, Beila Ruchel bat Miriam, Elisheva Malka bas Sarah Miriam, Simcha Chaim ben Ben Ariella Tamar, Shifra
bat Bayla Perel, Shoshana Malka bat Chaya Zelda, Chaya Zelda bat Masha, Yehoshua Tzvi ben Hinda, Meir Yitzchak ha Cohen
ben Pesil, Iliana bat Gitel, Gitel bat Miriam, Haddassah Hinda bas Baila, David Zalman haKohen ben Dina, Ronen Paz ben
Rafa'ela Penina, Chaya Malka Esther bat Tzipporah, Shlomo Eliezer ben Yisroel Halevi, Chana Rachel bat Rivka Alya, Moshe
ben Nachmo, Miryam Beruriah bat Etta Raizel, Amichai Meir ben Rotem, Etty bat Machlya.
Riverdale Jewish Center for Programming
Sukkot & Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
We are thrilled to welcome Rabbi Kenneth Brander and his family for Yom Tov of
Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah! Rabbi Brander is Yeshiva University's
Vice President for University and Community Life. He also served as the inaugural
Dean of YU's Center for the Jewish Future. Rabbi Brander has authored many
articles in areas of Jewish law and philosophy in various scholarly journals and
served as Editor, The Yeshiva University Haggadah (Ktav: New York, 1985). He
delivers popular lectures in various areas of Jewish thought and jurisprudence and
has spoken in communities throughout North America, United Kingdom, South
Africa, Australia & Israel.
Adult Ed Opportunities

Kristallnacht - Wednesday, November
9th at 8:30, please join us for a class
on selections from Rav Oshry’s Re-
sponsa from the Holocaust - Sha’a lot
Mima’amakim based on actual questions he received in the Kovno Ghetto.

Saturday Night Movies: First film,
“Beneath the Helmet”, will be featured
on November 12th.

Mother-daughter Seudah Shlishit
Learning will begin in December (stay
tuned for details).
Looking for a study partner, chavrusa or
chabura? For more information, suggestions or to get involved, please email the
Committee at [email protected].
RJC’s 2nd Annual Health
& Safety Awareness Day!
October 30th - 9 AM
Please see flyer (right) for
more details. If you are
interested in registering
for CPR classes at the
event, please sign up at:
www.riverdalehatzalah.or
g/cpr
RABBI RUBEN GOBER ADULT ED SERIES @ THE RJC
Coming up:
Oct 13th: Zman Simchateinu
Classes will resume after Simchat Torah
Welcome to the Community!
If you are new to the community, please let the welcoming committee know at [email protected] or through the RJC website. To sign up for emails
from the young couples minyan, email [email protected]. Aviva Cohen & Sheri Rotenberg, Co-Chairs RJC Welcoming Committee.
Gemach of Riverdale - Interest Free Loan Program
StandWithUs, a former IDF soldier, and Campus Israel advocate. Rebecca Meller is a member of Young Israel of New Rochelle. She is a
The Gemach of Riverdale provides interest-free loans to families and StandWithUs intern, holds a position at the Jewish Week’s “Write On
individuals in our community who find themselves with unexpected for Israel” and has regularly lobbied for Israel in Congress.
shortfalls or short term capital needs. Our simple, discreet application
process ensures confidentiality and quick decision timeframes. If you Ben Porat Yosef Open House
know of anyone in our community who needs help, or if you need Nov 1, 7:45 PM
help yourself, the Gemach of Riverdale is here. Please contact Rabbi Prospective parents are cordially invited to BPY’s Open House. ExperiMoshe Drelich for a confidential consultation at 917-408-3035 or ence our interactive sessions; learn about our innovative educational
[email protected].
approach and programs in both general & Judaic studies, and meet
our administrators, faculty and parents. Come to experience the exShatnez Checking — Yisroel M. Kenner will be checking shatnez on ceptional “BPY environment”. RSVP appreciated, but not required. For
Tuesday nights from 7-9pm at the Young Israel of Riverdale more info, contact Ruth Roth ([email protected] or 201-845(Upstairs). Please confirm beforehand (or to find out further details), 5007 x16). RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/BPYOH2016.
by contacting Rabbi Kenner at [email protected].
TABC Open House
Coping with Conception: A Men’s Group for Dealing with Infertility Nov 6, Registration/Breakfast: 9:15 AM - Academic Fair: 10AM-1PM
Issues
TABC cordially invites all prospective parents & students to our Open
Monthly Meetings, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
House. The Open House will take place at TABC (1600 Queen Anne
On the first Wednesday of each month, all men in the community are Rd in Teaneck). Pre-register at tabc.org - open_house_registration.
welcome to participate in this support group for dealing with infertil- For more info, contact Donna ([email protected]) or call 201ity issues. The group, co-facilitated by Rabbi Steven Exler and Dr. Josh 837-7696. Applications are now being accepted and can be filled out
Altman, Ph.D, LCSW, will meet at the Beatman Center (521 W 239th online at tabc.org - online_application.
St). The initial course will be 4 meetings, open to renewal. RSVP is
requested (or for more information) - Rav Steven Ma’ayanot Open House
([email protected])
or
Dr.
A l t m a n Nov 6, Registration: 9:00 AM - Academic Fair & Lunch: 12 PM
([email protected]).
Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls invites all 8th grade girls
and their parents to our Open House. Register online at
Bronx Jewish Community Council Seeks Volunteer
www.maayanot.org. For more info, contact Mrs. Nina Bieler, Director
Pre-Yontiff
of Admissions, at 201-833-4307 x255. Ma’ayanot is located at 1650
The Bronx Jewish Community Council is looking for a volunteer that Palisade Avenue in Teaneck.
can drive a senior to Riverside Cemetery in Saddle Brook, NJ. If you
are able to help, please contact Judy Uman at 718-652-5500 x245 or Sarah Lily Adoption Fund
Applications Due: November 15th
at [email protected].
As part of our mission to strengthen families and promote Jewish
identity and continuity, the Riverdale Y has established the Sarah Lily
Supporting Israel Around the World—Israel 101
Fund for Adoption with the help of a loving family who wanted to
Oct 9, 5:30 PM at YINR (1149 North Ave—New Rochelle)
All high school students, college students and people of all ages are pursue this important path. The fund provides two $5,000 grants aninvited to hear from Josh Warhit and Rebecca Meller as they share nually to help Jewish families being formed by adoption. Applications
their thoughts and experiences on supporting Israel around the must be in by November 15. For more information, please visit
world. Josh Warhit is the NorthEast High School Coordinator for www.riverdaley.org/sarahlilyfund.
Connect with us!
Weekly Classes at the RJC
Daf Yomi (Hashkama Room)
After 1st minyan, Sun-Fri.
One hour before late Shabbat mincha
The Gentlemen’s Kollel (Beit Midrash)
Tuesday, 2:15 pm
A Touch of Class (Social Hall)
Tuesday, 12:30 pm
With the Rabbinic Team
Parsha Shiur (Beit Midrash
Tuesday 8:30 pm
Shabbat Post Hashkama Shiur
After 8 AM Minyan in Hashkama Room
Shabbat Chaburah with R’ Drelich
Post 7 AM until 9:15 in Board Rm
Gemara Brachot (BM) & Daf Yomi (Hashkama)
One hour before Shabbat Mincha
Navigating the Siddur & Chumash
Michal (Marilyn) Selber; contact for
[email protected] / 347-275-8801
details:
***Classes are open to all and will meet in
the Beit Midrash unless otherwise noted.***
Rabbi Yitzi Genack, Acting Rabbi
[email protected], 718.548.1850 ext.131
Julia Baruch, Yoetzet Halacha
[email protected], 646.598.9226
Shimon Craimer, Chazzan
[email protected]
Phone: 646.326.8256
Adin and Chaya Rayman, Youth Directors
[email protected]
Hezzy Jesin, Executive Director
[email protected], 718.548.1850 x113
Phone: 718.548.1850
[email protected]
www.rjconline.org
Riverdale Jewish Center
3700 Independence Avenue,
Bronx, NY 10463