Transcription
Hebrew Institute of RiverdaleBAYIT BULLETIN3700 Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx, NY 10463www.thebayit.org718-796-4730Parashat Emor Earliest Candle Lighting: 6:34pmMincha: 7:00pmCandle Lighting: 7:46pmShacharit: 7:15am, 9:00amSof Zman Kriat Shema: 9:15amZman Tefillah: 10:28amMincha/Maariv: 7:40pmShabbat Ends: 8:50pmMay 13 - May 20, 202212 Iyyar - 19 Iyyar, 5782MAZAL TOV TO: Orit Glas on the birth of a grandson, born to Meitarel and BenGreenwald.CONDOLENCES TO: Deborah (& Steven) Berkowitz and Laura (& Jason Gardy) onthe passing of their mother, Marilynn Rita Walman.New Early Minyan Kiddush and Shiur:Please join us in the second floor beit midrash after the 7:15am tefillah for a lightkiddush and a shiur.To sponsor an upcoming kiddush visit thebayit.org/form/earlykiddush.THIS SHABBAT @ THE BAYITZoom Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:30pm: zoom.us/j/6136133703.This week’s Kiddush issponsored by The Bayit.To sponsor a future kiddushplease email: richard@thebayit.orgWEEKDAY TIMES:Livestream: zoom.us/j/6136133700Shacharit: Sun: 8:30am Mon/Thu: 6:40am, 7:50am* Tue/Wed/Fri: 6:45am, 7:50am*YCT/HIR Shacharit** Tue: 7:45am Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri: 8:00amMincha/Maariv: Sun - Thu: 7:55pmDaf Yomi: Sun/Legal Holidays:7:30am, Mon - Fri 8:15am (Zoom)Shabbat & Yom Tov one hourbefore Mincha in person. Contactoffice@thebayit.org for Zoom info.Derashah: Rabbanit Yaffit Clymer: On the Road from Sinai to Jerusalem - page 4Shiur following Tefillah: Rabbanit Shira Sapir: Challenges and Opportunities fromExodus through Today - page 4Pre-Groups Childcare: Drop off in the Lobby at 9:00am.Shabbat Groups meet from 9:30am - 11:30am. All groups will meet in the playgroundand spend some time on the 3rd floor. Pickup in the Main Lobby at 11:30am.Skills Tefillah with Rabbi Michael Billet: Teens and Tweens grades 5 areencouraged to join us on the 3rd floor at 10:30am Shabbat mornings.A page guide for tefillah and Torah for most commonly used siddurim and chumashim isavailable by clicking here. THANK YOU - TODAH RABAH - TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS:Last week’s Bronx Israel Independence Day Celebration was festive!To those who helped our guests from Kulanu Chaverim from MunsonHouse and Services for the Developmentally Challenged join us for the BBQ.To Youth Department volunteers: Yardena Franklin, Benjamin Goodman, LindaGottlieb and Brian Gottlieb, Shira Katchen and Peri Teten.To Jonathan Dzik for leading the sing-along.To Fidelis Care for sponsoring the face painting.To Riverdale Hatzalah and in particular to EMT Avi Neiditch for being on site toattend to any medical emergencies.To Smadar and Martin Taub: Your commitment to sponsor the BBQ every year isoutstanding!*7:50am Weekday Tefillah is onZoom only (non-minyan).** YCT/HIR Shacharit meets in the2nd floor Beit Midrash.NEXT SHABBAT:Parashat Behar Candle Lighting: 7:53pm Mincha: 7:00pm Shacharit: 7:15am, 9:00am Mincha/Maariv: 7:45pm Shabbat Ends: 8:57pmUpcoming EventsMay 22 - The Bayit’s Annual Dinner p.5 May 15 - Social Action at theRiverdale Y Market - page 9May 19 - special Breath-Body-MindClass for adults and children - page 9May 19 - Lag Ba’Omer youthcelebrations - page 10May 28 - Erev Shirah in Honor of Yom Yerushalayim - page 7June 4 - 6 - Shavuot w/Scholar-inResidence Dr. Marc Shapiro - page 8June 11 - Graduation Celebration details TBAJune 11 - Clothing Swap - page 9June 12 - Clothing Drive - page 9
WEEKLY CLASSES @ THE BAYITMONDAYWEDNESDAYIntermediate Talmud:Avodah Zara 10:30am w/ Rav Ezrazoom.us/j/470341910Learning Service10:30am w/ Livya Tinestit-Weisszoom.us/j/6136133702Halachah Chaburah11:30am w/ Burt Nusbacherzoom.us/j/470341910Who Doesn’t Love a Story?11:15am w/ Rabbanit Brachazoom.us/j/470341910The Hidden Order of Intimacy: Reflectionson the Book of Leviticus - Dr. A. Zornberg’sExplorations of Parashat Hashavua8:30pm w/ Rav Stevenzoom.us/j/6136133703Breath Body Mind5:30pm w/ Carole Oshinskyzoom.us/j/6136133702Breath Body Mind7:00pm w/ Shira Gordonzoom.us/j/6136133702THURSDAYMidrashei HaBayit: Creating Our OwnMidrashim IN HEBREWOpen Space/Processing8:30pm Community-Ledzoom.us/j/61361337029:00am w/ Rabbanit Brachazoom.us/j/470341910Book of Isaiah10:00am w/ Rav Stevenzoom.us/j/470341910TUESDAYShir Chadash Shel Yom7:15am w/ Rabbi Dr. Wendy Zierler (MainSanctuary following Shacharit)zoom.us/j/6136133700Spiritual Awakenings: Kabbalistic &Ethical Teachings11:30am Myra Estelle On hiatusFRIDAYLiving Lessons From the Torah w/ Rav Avi10:00amzoom.us/j/470341910Qi Gong1:00pm w/ Shirie Eshelzoom.us/j/6136133702The Book of Daniel11:15am w/ Rav Ezrazoom.us/j/470341910DAF YOMI: Monday-Friday: 8:15AM; Sundays/Legal Holidays: 7:30am;Shabbat Afternoon: One (1) hour before Mincha in personEli Oberstein, Rabbi David Schwartz, Dov Weinstockzoom.us/j/61361337022
LIVING LESSONS FROM THE TORAH w/Rav Avi:Join Rav Avi for a lively class and discussion on relevant topicsfrom the parasha of the week, using his forthcoming book,"Torat Ahavah" as a springboard. Tuesday mornings @ 10:00am.zoom.us/j/470341910ABRAHAM & SARAH'S TENT: DEDICATED INMEMORY OF HENRY & GOLDIE GUTTMAN z"l &SPONSORED BY JOE GUTTMAN z”lQuestions? Email tent@hir.org. Please consider co-sponsoring aweek at www.thebayit.org/tent to support this program.The Hidden Order of Intimacy: Reflections on the Bookof Leviticus w/Rav Steven: Each week we will read a shortessay of Dr. Avivah Zornberg’s on the weekly parashah. Dr.Zornberg draws on midrash, medieval commentary, philosophy,psychoanalysis, and contemporary literature to explore deepermeanings in the text.Monday nights 8:30pm - 9:15pm zoom.us/j/6136133703WHO DOESN’T LOVE A STORY? w/Rabbanit BrachaThere is a Yiddish expression: “God created the worldbecause God loves stories.” Aggadeta are timeless storiesfound in the Talmud. Through our reading of these stories wewill get to know them in the context of Talmudic times as wellBreath-Body-Mind (Mon/Wed) and Qi Gong (Fri):as modern times, connecting us to both our past and ourBreath-Body-Mind (BBM) classes consist of gentle movementpresent. Every once in a while we will take a detour into aand breathing practices to relieve anxiety and depression andcalm the nervous system. Classes meet on Zoom and are taught topic that interests the class.Wednesdays @ 11:15am zoom.us/j/470341910by Shira Gordon, RN, MS MPH; Carole Oshinsky, Breath BodyMind Teacher Training Level 1 Advanced. Qi Gong classescombine breathing practices, guided meditation, yoga and qiMidrashei HaBayit: Creating Our Own Midrashim (INgong and are taught by Shirie Eshel, MFT, Qi Gong Instructor,HEBREW) w/Rabbanit Brachaand Yoga Teacher.Join us as we read Biblical texts and create our own MidrashimTo view recordings of Qi Gong classes go to thebayit.org/qigongas we engage, interpret, and grapple with them. MinimalFor questions please email Shirie at shirie@sbcglobal.net.understanding and conversational skills in Hebrew required.Thursdays @ 9:00am zoom.us/j/470341910OPEN SPACEJoin a warm and welcoming group of people who gather onBOOK OF ISAIAH w/Rav StevenZoom to share and support each other as we continue toAs we continue through the Prophets, we will study, onemanage the ups and downs of life in the pandemic. This is anchapter a week, Isaiah‘s prophecies of consolation in theinformal opportunity to connect, share resources, support andconcluding 20 chapters. Class meets in person and over Zoom.enjoy each others' company. The group is facilitated by Dr.Thursdays @10:00am zoom.us/j/470341910Barbara Gochberg or Dr. Michelle Jasper Brody, and meets onMonday nights from 8:30pm - 9:15pm. zoom.us/j/6136133702dial-in: 646 558 8656; Meeting ID: 613 613 3702ONLINE WEEKLY PARASHA RECORDINGSVisit our website for audio recordings of the entire Torah,arranged by Parasha and Aliyah featuring our exceptional Ba’al Keriah,Bernie Horowitz. The site also includes a guide to each trop(cantillation note) and to the Hebrew pronunciation.thebayit.org/parashaZOOM PASSWORD: All Zoom meetings require apassword. Please email office@thebayit.org to request it.No password needed for dial-in access.Contact Us:Phone: 718-796-4730Email: office@thebayit.orgRichard Langer, Executive Director:Phyllis Newsome, Bookkeeper:Bryan Cordova, Facilities Manager:Yael Oshinsky, Program Associate:bryan@thebayit.org/ 914-809-0203yael@thebayit.org/ 201-503-5562Yali Szulanski, Youth Directoryali@thebayit.org/ 845-418-2781Shuli Boxer Rieser, Assistant to R’ Weiss:Steven Exler, Senior Rabbi:ravsteven@thebayit.org/ 917-494-3380Ezra Seligsohn, Associate Rabbi:ravezra@thebayit.org/ 610-405-5725Bracha Jaffe, Associate Rabba:rabbanitbracha@thebayit.org/443-983-5083Sara Hurwitz, Rabba:richard@thebayit.org/ 732-626-5902rabbasara@thebayit.org/ 646-337-4047Avi Weiss, Rabbi in Residence:ravavi@thebayit.org/ 929-269-2892phyllis@thebayit.org/ 201-503-4923shuli@thebayit.org/ 929-269-2892Susanna Kochan, CommunicationsAssociate: susanna@thebayit.org/718-796-4730 x 101SOCIAL WORKER @ THE BAYIT - TAYLOR BRITVAN, LMSWTaylor is available to the HIR community through the Partners in Caring (PIC) program facilitated by The Jewish Board and fundedby UJA-Federation of New York. Taylor works in Riverdale at the Beatman Center on most Mondays and Tuesdays. She offersindividual support as well as providing bereavement support groups. She can be reached at tbritvan@jbfcs.org or by phone at:917-873-5937.Reminder: We can only respond if you leave a message with your name, number, and the reason for your call.3
4
Guests of HonorRabbi Dr. Wendy Zierler & Daniel FeitThe Bayit 46th Annual DinnerSunday May 22Community Service AwardDonna & Ari RudolphCocktails 6:00pm Program followed by Dinner 6:30pm Sign up here.5
6
INTERFAITH BRONX GROUP EXTENDS WELCOME TO REFUGEESTwo Afghan refugee families have recently moved to the Riverdale/Yonkers area, sponsored by TheNorthwest Bronx Coalition for Refugees (NWBCR), an interfaith group of seven houses of worship(including the Bayit), community centers, and individual humanitarian activists. The group was formed bythe Westchester Jewish Coalition for Immigration (WJCI).Both families’ identities are kept anonymous for their and their families’ safety. The first, acollege-educated young couple, former Afghan government and international NGO employees, fleddeath threats and fought through the chaos at Bagram Airport in the havoc surrounding the Americandeparture. They are excited to settle in Riverdale, spending their first yearin NYC in a high-rise apartment,sublet to them by one of thegroup’s members.The second family is larger, withfive young children and two devotedparents. After spending months inlimbo, they arrived here in April andhave been settled in a comfortableapartment in South Yonkers,embraced by a nurturing Muslimcommunity there.As we welcome these two Afghanfamilies in our communities, we lookforward to hosting anticipatedrefugees from Ukraine in the nearfuture as well!Rav Ezra, representing HIR, accepts a donation frommembers of DKE fraternity at Manhattan College7
2022-2023 BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE NOW IN PREPARATIONWe have begun preparing a new Book of Remembrance (Yizkor Book) for use starting on Shavuot andthrough Passover 2023. Please visit thebayit.org/bor to make your submission. For assistance please callSusanna at 718-796-4730 x 101. A new submission is required each year.For full details of our Shavuot programming click here8
Free Online Breath-Body-Mind Class - Thursday May 19 for Adults and Children11:00am - 1:00pm EST / 6:00pm - 8pm Kiev TimeBuild stress resilience for yourself and your children now! This program is being broadcast to Ukraine andthe US. Learn how to stay calm even when the world feels unsafe. Help children calm themselves down andfall asleep with simple, but powerful, healing breath techniques. International experts will lead this webinar.To find out more about the experts and the class click here. Advance registration required, register here.UKRAINE CRISIS - BAYIT WEBPAGEAs the Russian-Ukrainian conflict continues to unfold, we will update our Ukraine webpage withinformation on how to donate, gatherings and rallies, shiurim, emotional support and more. Every Sundaywe will gather with the community of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Church and the Riverdale community at4pm at the Russian Diplomatic Compound, Mosholu Ave. between 255th and 256th St., to pray for peace,send a message of support to Ukrainians and oppose Russia’s military action.Please see thebayit.org/ukraine to learn more.Spring / Shavuot Cards for Rikers Island’s Jewish ResidentsThis Sunday, May 15, 10am-2pm: Join the HIR Social Action Committee at the Riverdale Y Sunday Market,4545 Independence Ave., to make decorative greeting cards for people currently detained at Rikers Island.This small gesture can be a meaningful reminder to an inmate of the love of the Jewish community for oneanother. Questions? Please email socialaction@thebayit.orgBAYIT CONNECTIONSTHANK YOU TO: Ann & Richard Feldman, Estelle Friedman, and Wendy Pollack who sponsored BayitConnections with Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz this past week.We look forward to getting together this summer in person. Future dates are: 6/21, 7/12, and 8/9.Questions? Please email bayitconnections@thebayit.org.REMINDER FROM THE RIVERDALE MIKVAHIn order for us to properly maintain the safety and health of the Mikvah, as well as follow our screeningprotocols, we require Mikvah appointments 24 hours in advance. Appointments can be made via thewebsite https://www.riverdalemikvah.com/.When appointments are full on the online system, please email theriverdalemikvah@gmail.com, and we willwork to accommodate all requests made 24 hours in advance. Please know you can always email us, inaddition to calling, to discuss any specific needs/requests/or questions. Please do your best to makeappointments, when possible, a few days in advance. Thank you!CLOTHING SWAPWOMEN’S MEN’S CHILDRENMotzaei Shabbat June 11 9:30pm - 11:00pmBring your gently worn, clean, outgrown or unusedclothing, shoes, boots, and winter wear and tradethem for something ‘new’. Maternity, nursing, andnewborn items all welcome. No toys, gear, orfurniture please. For FAQ / additional informationvisit www.thebayit.org/swap or emailKathy Goldstein kathyandahron@gmail.com9CLOTHING DRIVESunday June 12 9:30am - 12:30pmPlease drop off children, women’s and men’sclothing in separate bags. There will be a truckoutside HIR on Netherland Avenue. Volunteersneeded. Please visit: www.thebayit.org/cd
YOUTH DEPARTMENT PROGRAMMING & RESOURCESTOT SHABBAT 10:30amSHABBAT MORNING GROUPS - PRE-K - 4TH GRADEChildren are expected to observe the appropriate hygiene, masking and distancing protocols. Each groupwill spend time both outdoors on the playground and indoors. We will conclude with a snack to go andpickup in the Main Lobby. Reminder: All children must be picked up! Weekly sign up is no longerrequired. If your child has not attended groups in a while please make sure we know about any allergiesor other health issues that we should be aware of while your child is enjoying our programs.SHABBAT MORNING OFFERING FOR KIDS IN GRADES 3 & 4Do you have a 3rd and 4th grader who tends to shy away from groups? Would they prefer to hang out with friends, read abook, or play Pokemon cards? Are they not quite in the right space for the 1st/2nd grade group, but not yet ready for hangingout with middle schoolers? We are now offering a supervised hangout space on the third floor for 3rd and 4th graders that giveskids the option to opt out of the traditional “groups” framework while being in a safe and supervised space. Yali and the youthleaders will encourage kids to try out this space on Shabbat. Questions? Email yali@thebayit.org!PLAYGROUND TIMEFamilies are welcome to use the Bayit playground. Email office@thebayit.org to schedule a time and for the code to unlockthe gate.CALLING ALL TEENS 11–16 YEARS!Sundays 2:45pm - 3:30pmPlease join "Across Generations". This is an intergenerational program where two teens pair up with an elderly resident of theAtria assisted living facility in Riverdale. On a weekly basis, teens will meet in person with seniors to talk, share stories, discusscurrent events, and more. For more information and to sign up please contact: shapiro.sofia1770@gmail.comDonations to the Sefarim fund will beused to purchase the books we need asdetermined by the rabbinic team andgabbaim.Donors will be recognized with a thank youin the second bulletin of every monthand a dedication label in the book when it ispurchased.To donate visit our website at www.thebayit.org/sefarim.SEFARIM FUND:Thank you to this month’s donors:Carolyn & Howard Graybow in memory of Rachel Brodieand Charlie Gold. Harriet Hendler in memory of Sylvia Hendler - Sora Bas RebTzvi Hersh. Sandra & Kenny Lerner in loving memory of DavidAbsgarten. Ruth Licht in memory of Charles Gold and Rena Schlaff. THE BAYITThe Hebrew Institute of Riverdale – The Bayit – is an open Orthodox synagogue serving the entire Jewish community by warmlyembracing 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 onbehalf of the oppressed; youth and teen engagement; learning programs; and work on behalf of the elderly, the homebound, andthose with developmental and physical challenges.If these words resonate with you, if our Bayit has touched your life, then please join our growing membership.10
BEYOND THE BAYIT– COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSRIVERDALE RUN: Join us this weekend (May 15) for Riverdale Run and Fun Day. 1 mile heats, for the competitive and for thecasual, plus fun family activities like gaga, giant Jenga, bounce house, facepainting and lots more. Look out for special Lag BaOmerfestivities soon. Sign up now at www.RiverdaleRun.comEND-OF-SUMMER: Another great opportunity for the kiddos to learn and grow. In the weeks between the end of SummerCamp and the beginning of school in the fall Riverdale Y offers one-week sports, swim and arts programs for Pre-K through 6thGrade. Learn more at www.RiverdaleY.org/endofsummerJEWISH QUEER YOUTH (JQY) WEEKLY ‘VIRTUAL’ DROP-IN CENTER: Thursday nights, 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Open toall youth ages 13 - 23. Participants can meet with JQY social workers, meet new friends and take part in each week’s uniqueprogram. Register here.YESH TIKVA - SUPPORTING JEWISH PEOPLE FACING INFERTILITY: From May through July yesh tikva is offeringan array of groups to increase access to support. Find out more here.Major Stuart Adam Wolfer Institute (MSAWI) Support Our Troops Day: is back this year in person on Sunday, May 15,1:00pm - 4:00pm at Congregation Ramath Ora, NYC (550 West 110th Street.) This is a fun and meaningful way to support our USTroops. All ages welcome to participate. To suppor/register/sponsor click here.DR. AVIVA ZORNBERG BOOK LAUNCH: Wednesday, May 18 11:00am EST (6:00pm Israel Time). Dr. Aviva Zornberg hasthe launch of her latest book - The Hidden Order of Intimacy at Beit Avi Chai. She will discuss her work with Ilana Kurshan andyou are invited to join. Register here. For more information click here.SAR ACADEMY IS HIRING: Available positions include: Early Learning Teachers, General and Judaic Studies Head andAssistant Teachers, Executive Assistant, Speciality Staff and more. Apply here.MAKOR CARE & SERVICES NETWORK IS LOOKING FOR STAFF: They seek a motivated staff member to help a highfunctioning individual interact with the broader community, go on trips and do a wide variety of activities in the Riverdale area.Great pay, flexible hours. Full-time or part-time. Please be in touch with Devora at 929-512-8949.SALUTE TO ISRAEL PARADE RETURNS: Sunday, May 22, 11:00am - 4:00pm, 57th - 74th St. on Fifth Avenue. Jointogether and show your support for Israel . Together Again - Kulanu B’Yachad. Sponsored by the Jewish Community RelationsCouncil, Celebrate Israel New York, and the UJA Federation New York.AN EVENING OF SHARING, BONDING, AND INFORMATION FOR LONE SOLDIER PARENTS:Sunday, May 22, 7:00pm at the JCC on the Palisade in Tenafly, NJ. Mingle with other Lone Soldier Parents and learn all about: IDF/Rights and Benefits/ Enlistment/ IDF Programs/ Tips for Parents. A Program from Nefesh B’Nefesh and Friends of the IDF.Find out more and RSVP here.EUROPEAN HOLOCAUST RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE (EHRI) CONFERENCE: “Connected Histories.Memories and Narratives of the Holocaust in Digital Space.” May 23-24 in English and German. The Wiesenthal Institute forHolocaust Studies, together with the Department of Contemporary History at the University of Innsbruck, is hosting its first EHRIconference. The mission of the EHRI is the broad dispersal of original Holocaust sources and disciplinary knowledge across manyinstitutions. The programme is now online and you are invited to attend the conference and register here.11
10:30am w/ Livya Tinestit-Weiss zoom.us/j/6136133702 Who Doesn't Love a Story? 11:15am w/ Rabbanit Bracha zoom.us/j/470341910 Breath Body Mind 5:30pm w/ Carole Oshinsky zoom.us/j/6136133702 WEDNESDAY Shir Chadash Shel Yom Spiritual Awakenings 7:15am w/ Rabbi Dr. Wendy Zierler (Main Sanctuary following Shacharit) zoom.us/j/6136133700
