Hebrew Inst i tute of Riverdale
Steven Exler, Senior Rabbi: [email protected]/ x108 Sara Hurwitz, Rabba: [email protected]/ x107 Ari Hart, Associate Rabbi: [email protected]/ x124 Anat Sharbat, Assistant Rabba: [email protected]/ x106 Avi Weiss, Rabbi in Residence: [email protected]/ x102 Richard Langer, Executive Director: [email protected]/ x104 Menachem Menchel, Director of Programming & Youth Education: [email protected]/ x119 Bryan Cordova, Facilities Manager: [email protected]/ x121 David Fain, Assistant Youth Director: [email protected] Ariel Meiri, Synagogue Administrator: [email protected]/ x101 Phyllis Newsome, Bookkeeper: [email protected]/ x103 Yael Oshinsky, Program Associate: [email protected]/ x116 Shuli Boxer Rieser, Assistant to R’ Weiss: [email protected]/ x102
Kiddush Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by
Francine & Larry Geller in honor of
Gabriel’s Bar Mitzvah.
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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 [email protected].
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.
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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, [email protected].
Shiva: Beth Braunstein, [email protected]
Bikur Cholim: Ruth Licht: 718-796-3491, [email protected]
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, [email protected]
Hospitality and Welcome: [email protected]
Bayit Band: Rav Ari Hart, [email protected]
Green Committee: Alisa Eilenberg and Ann Rauch, [email protected]
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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
[email protected]. (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
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: [email protected].
Dates: 11/22, 12/20, 1/17, 2/14, 3/20, 4/3, 5/8, 6/5
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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 [email protected]
David Fain, Assistant Youth Director [email protected]
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
[email protected]. 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 [email protected] or
call the office at 718-796-4730 ext. 104 to confirm the
availability of your preferred date.
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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.
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
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 [email protected].
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
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected], 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
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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].
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
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected]. 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: [email protected] 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