Elul 27 5781/September 3rd & 4th, 2021 Parshat Nitzavim

Weekday Schedule September 5th– September 10th Shacharit & Selichot Sun 7, 8am, 9am (Main) Mon, Thurs See Rosh Hashana/Tzom Gedalia Schedule on page 2 Fri 6:00, 7am (Main) 6:40, 7:30am (Beit Midrash) Mincha Sun 1:45pm (Main) Plag Mincha/Maariv Sun 5:40pm Mincha/Maariv Sun and Mon 7:05pm (Main) Mon, Thurs See Rosh Hashana/Tzom Gedalia Schedule on page 2 Maariv & Selichot Maariv Sun 9:15pm (Main) Mon, Thurs See Rosh Hashana Schedule/ Tzom Gedalia Schedule on page 2 Selichot Sun 9:25pm (Main) September 10th Candle Lighting 6:56pm

WEEKLY BRIEF

Shabbat Schedule Plag Mincha/Maariv 5:50pm Candle Lighting 7:07pm Mincha/Maariv Main Sanctuary 7:15pm Beit Midrash 7:15pm Shabbat Morning Sof Zman Kriyat Shma 9:40am Shacharit- Main Shul 7am Outdoor Tent 8am Beit Midrash 8:30am Main Shul 9am Youth Groups 9am Teen Minyan 9am Tot Shabbat 10:30am Outdoors, behind the Beit Midrash Shailot Utshuvot Shiur 10:30am “When During Shmone Esrai May One Respond To Kedusha On Rosh Hashanah?” Beit Midrash Daf Yomi 10:30am Shabbat Afternoon Mincha- Main Shul 2pm Popsicles in the Park 4pm Pre-Mincha Shiur 5:50pm Rabbi Effy Unterman Main Shul "The Ship of Theseus: A Jewish Approach to Slow Change" Mincha- Main Shul 6:50pm Followed by Rabbi Strauchler’s Gemara shiur in the Main Shul Maariv Main Sanctuary 7:55pm Shabbat Ends 8:06pm

A MESSAGE FROM RABBI STRAUCHLER

The greatest thing in the world is to know how to

belong to oneself.

― Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592)

לבבו ך ב תבר את וה ה הז י האל בר מעו את־ד ה בש והיען ספות ך למ ל י א ב רות ל שר י ב י כ היה־ל ר שלום י אמ ל

ה׃ א הרוה את־הצמ

When such a one hears the words of these sanctions, he may fancy himself immune, thinking,

“I shall be safe, though I follow my own willful heart”—to the utter ruin of moist and dry alike. (Devarim 29:18) Rav Avraham Ibn Ezra explains the connection between י היה־ל “ -שלום י I shall be safe” - and ך ל י א ב רות ל שר שאלך בשרירות לבי אף I follow my own heart” - as“ –ב ”.I shall be safe despite the fact that I follow my own heart“ –על פי

The Netziv explains that the connection is one of conscientious refusal - בחוזק With a stubborn“ –לבבי שלא לירא מאלות הברית אחר שאינני מקבלם עלי מתחלה

heart - with no fear the covenantal curses - for I refuse to accept them from the start.” Regardless of these nuances, for classical Jewish commentaries, following one’s heart was not a good thing. For those who live in a society so influenced by Montaigne’s ideas, being true to oneself is the ultimate, if not the only, good. This discrepancy between the Torah and modern view swells to society as a whole in sefer shoftim (17:6; 21:25)

ה׃ יניו יעש ר בע יש היש ל א שרא לך בי ין מ ם א ים הה בימ

In those days there was no king in Yisra᾽el, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.

No matter where we stand on the religious spectrum, to live today is to exist

between the communitarian vision of Torah and the individualism of Western

society. Much of our work during the Yamim Noraim work is to recalibrate our

proper position between these poles. In reflecting on this challenge, I encourage

you to ask yourself, “Where does the greatest threat to my well-being lie – is it

inside myself or outside myself?”

Wishing you much success in your teshuva work, with ברכות for a

.to you and your family כתיבה וחתימה טובה

Rabbi Strauchler’s Contact Information Office - 201 837 2795 ext 111

Cell—+1 (201) 988-0392 e-mail—rabbistrauchler@rinat.org

YOM KIPPUR APPEAL

Please give generously to the 5782 Yom Kippur Appeal. We’re hoping for 100% participation. As our

facilities utilization, membership, programming, utilities, operational, security and maintenance needs

increase, so do our costs. We rely on your financial support in order to continue to serve our community.

To contribute, go to https://www.rinat.org/ykappeal#.

Thank you very much for your support.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH EREV ROSH HASHANA 6:00am—Selichot & Shacharit Main Shul 7:00am—Selichot & Shacharit Main Shul 8:00am—Selichot & Shacharit Main Shul 7:02pm—Candle Lighting 7:05pm—Mincha/Maariv Main Shul, Beit Midrash, Social Hall, Tent and K’Vatikin

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH ROSH HASHANA DAY 1

5:45am —Shacharit— K’Vatikin 8:00am—Shacharit Main Shul, Beit Midrash, Social Hall and Tent 6:45pm– Shofar Blowing Tent 7:05pm—Mincha— Main Shul, Beit Midrash, Social Hall, Tent and K’Vatikin 8:01pm—Candle Lighting

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH ROSH HASHANA DAY 2 5:45am—Shacharit—K’Vatikin 8:00am—Shacharit—Main Shul, Beit Midrash, Social Hall and Tent 6:45pm– Shofar Blowing Tent 7:05pm—Mincha—Main Shul, Beit Midrash and Tent 8pm—Yom Tov Ends THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH TZOM GEDALIA 5:18am—Fast begins 5:50am—Selichot & Shacharit Main Shul 6:30am—Selichot & Shacharit 6:50am– Selichot & Shacharit 7:20am– Selichot & Shacharit 6:45pm—Mincha/Maariv 7:46pm—Fast ends 9:15pm—Maariv 9:25pm—Selichot

ROSH HASHANA SCHEDULE

RINAT ROUNDUP The new year begins this week and, reflecting on the past year, I feel very fortunate to be a part of the Rinat community. This has been an unusual year, but our community members have found ways to be there for one another, in both good times and challenging ones. Novel ways to safely share both Smachot and Shivas were developed, and it was humbling to see so many step in to help others as needs arose or to help the shul navigate the constantly changing COVID situation. Our Kehilla includes so many dedicated volunteers, particularly this year, and each uses their talents to contribute in a different way.

This summer, during Rinat’s first Rabbinic transition, we enjoyed a beautiful Shabbat celebrating the Adlers’ extraordinary contributions, followed by an exciting inaugural Shabbat welcoming the Strauchlers and ushering in a new era at Rinat. Hodu L’Hashem Ki Tov Ki L'olam Chasdo. I look forward to another year of learning together and growing together with the guidance of our wonderful Rabbinic team as our shul goes Michayil El Chayil. As we prepare for Rosh Hashana, I really appreciate the opportunity to daven together. Last year, so many of us were not sitting anywhere near our Makom Kavua, and many davened alone at home. Last year, we may not have had the opportunity to hear all the Niggunim that have been a part of our Yamim Noraim davening for so many years. I appreciate how far we have come. G-d willing next year we will all be together the way we used to be. Baruch Hashem our shul continues to serve our community, and to that end the Yom Kippur Appeal is underway. We will be davening and saying U'teshuva, U'tefilla, U'tzedakkah over the Yamim Noraim, so please take a moment to contribute toward the appeal. It's one of the shul's biggest fundraisers, and the funds go directly toward maintaining the building and the shul’s services and programming. While some are able to give more than others, I'm asking each and every person to contribute at some level, with a goal of 100% participation. There is great value in togetherness, not only in attending minyanim and events, but also in supporting our shul. Please don't let this opportunity pass by. Wishing you a year of good health and happiness, and may all your Tefillot be answered L’tova, Bina

WEEKLY BRIEF SPONSORSHIP Adina & Rabbi Ezra Wiener in honor of the Aliyah of our children, Avigayil & Michael Goldman and family.

MAZAL TOV Sheryl & Rabbi Yosef Adler on the bar mitzvah of their grandson, Elan. Mazal tov to parents Lauren & Zvi Adler. Marcia Barishansky and Sylvia & Jules Nachtigal on the bris of their great grandson, Yehuda Leib Barishansky, born to Daniella & Shalom Barishansky. Karen & Yaakov Beilin on the birth of a grandson, born to Shani & Nati Abittan. Mazal tov to big sister Addie. Mazal tov to Debbie & Meyer Abittan and the extended Beilin, Abittan, Wieder and Berger families. Michal Eckman, daughter of Nechama & Ari Eckman, on making Aliyah this past Wednesday. Lisa & Chaim Rose on the bar mitzvah of their son, Cal. Mazal tov to the grandmother Judy Kirchick, to Cal's brother, Ben, and to the extended Rose and Kirchick families and friends who are here for the Bar Mitzvah celebration. Abby & Aaron Stiefel and Elana & Noam Lefkovitz and family on the birth of a grandson, nephew and cousin to Miriam & Avi Stiefel of Modiin. Adina & Rabbi Ezra Wiener on their children and grandchildren, Avigayil & Michael Goldman, Shifra and Shai, making Aliyah.

IDF SOLDIERS FOR OUR TEFILLOT

Please include in your tefilot IDF soldiers from the Rinat family currently serving in the IDF: Talya Agus, Ben Antosofsky, Chana Brody, Lior Chasid, Simi Glicksman, Yehuda Gross, Eitan Klavan, Menachem Klavan, Zachary Kohn, Benjamin Kooijmans, Asher Chaim Krohn, Dovi Kwal-brun, Raanan Kwalbrun, Azi Lieber, Yonadav Rimberg, Tzvi Silver and Yael Zaretsky. Please email office@rinat.org, to add a name to this list.

Meet the Members Whether you are new to Rinat or have been a member for 30 years, we would love to hear all about you and your family. To share your story, e-mail office@rinat.org. To get to know some of our members, access our Meet The Members Flipbook at https://issuu.com/rinatyisrael/docs/meet_the_members_flipbook-_july_12th_2021?fr=sNzFhMjM5ODg4MzM.

Arba Minim Sale Prime and Regular available. Due to the pandemic, lulav, hadas and arava will be prepackaged to go. For esrog you will have the option of choosing. We will distribute lulavim in zippered bags. Deadline for placing your order is extended to Friday, September 3rd, 5pm. Pickup will in the Rinat tent Sunday, September 19th, at times to be determined. To order, go to https://www.rinat.org/arbaminim. Questions? Contact lulav@rinat.org

Shofar Blowing for the Homebound If you know of someone who is home-bound who would like to hear shofar blowing on Rosh Hashana, please let us know and we will do our best to have a volunteer come to their home and blow shofar by an open door or window. Contact Pin-has Friedenberg at 201-357-8642 for more information. On Rosh Hashana, Pinhas can be reached during tefilah in the Main shul minyan or at his home at 1249 Sussex Road (corner of Kensington). Shana Tova – K’tiva V’chatima Tova.

Shabbat, September 11th, 4:30pm- Seuda Shlishit to welcome our new members and neighbors. If you are new, please join us. Located in the Rinat tent. To sign up, go to https://forms.gle/MjyMKs5w6T8KqG8EA.

COMMUNAL KIDDUSH IN HONOR OF THE BACKYARD MINYANIM HOST FAMILIES Shabbat, September 11th—Please join us as we thank our backyard minyanim host families for opening up their backyards to all of us! To sponsor, go to https://www.rinat.org/kiddush#.

CONDOLENCES Cesare Pinto, on the loss of his beloved mother, Denise Pinto, z”l. Cesare will sit shiva outdoors at 505 Grenville Avenue, Teaneck, until Sunday morning, September 5th. Shiva hours are as follows: Friday, September 3rd, 9am-12:30pm and 1:30-5pm. Motzei Shabbat, September 4th, 9-10:30pm. May the Pinto family be comforted among the mourners of Tzion v’Yerushalayim.

LEARNING SPONSORSHIP Sylvia & Jules Nachtigal in loving memory of Jules’ grandfather, Yosef Moshe Ben Avraham, z”l. Sylvia & Jules Nachtigal in honor of the naming and bris of Yehuda Leib, our great-grandson, born to Daniella & Shalom Barishsnsky. Ann & Shlomo Sudry in memory of גרס'א בת עזיזה ואסתר בת שרה , z”l.

HAKARAT HATOV Anonymous donors for the beautiful new pew lettering in the main sanctuary. Amy & Chanan Vogel on the donation of 400 ArtScroll machzorim. 200 for RH and 200 for YK, in memory of Chanan’s

mother, Lorraine Vogel z”l , ליבא דבורה בת אהרן שמעון

If anyone would like to be set up for a meal during the Yamim Noraim, please contact Lisa Rothschild at 917 443 6739, lisahrothschild@gmail.com or Esty Shafar at emi7174679@gmail.com.

ADULT EDUCATION

Daf Yomi, Sunday, 7:35am in shul , Monday-Friday, 7:05am in shul and Shabbat 10:30am in the Beit Midrash. For more details, join the WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/BOygvocYLLxCzpG4BjK6np Mishna Yomit, Monday—Friday, 6:10am and Sunday, 7:40am. All are welcome to join in the Beit Midrash. For those who prefer to join remotely the link is https://zoom.us/j/94337041561?pwd=K1Q2WVF5NE5yNFh4YXczRzdzVVUxZz09 Amud Yomi, Motzei Shabbat 9:30pm— https://zoom.us/j/4653630025 password 8372795. Shabbat, September 4th, 10:30am, Beit Midrash– Shailot Utshuvot Shiur, Elie Berman. “When During Shmone Esrai May One Respond To Kedusha On Rosh Hashanah?” Shabbat, September 4th, 5:50pm– Main Shul– Pre-Mincha Shiur with Rabbi Effy Unterman. “The Ship of Theseus: A Jewish Approach to Slow Change.” Shabbat, September 4th, between Mincha and Maariv, Main Shul- Rabbi Strauchler’s Gemara Shiur. Sunday, September 5th, 8:45am- Perek Chezkat Habatim Summer Gemara Shiur Series with Rabbi Wiener. http://zoom.us/j/5132696991 Password: RinatUlpan Shabbat, September 11th, 7:05pm– Main Shul- Rabbi Strauchler’s Shabbat Shuva Drasha. “Teshuva and Character: Behavioral Economics and the Pursuit of Moral Excellence.” Sponsored by the Schiff Family, in commemoration of the second yahrzeit of our dear father, Zaidie and Saba Raba, Dr. Seymour Schiff, z”l, ישלום יחיאל ב"ר יעקב הלו on Motzei Yom Kippur. Sunday, September 12th, 9:30am—Rabbi Michael Rosensweig. “The Singular Teshuvah of the Korban Seir Hamishtaleah.” . Sponsored by Marilyn &

Joseph Bench in memory of their mothers Lea bat Moshe Arye Junger-Solomon z”l on the occasion of her 9th yahrzeit and Rachel bat Harav Shlomo

Yekutiel Zalman Guttman-Bench z”l on the occasion of her 24th yahrzeit.

https://zoom.us/j/4653630025 Password 8372795.

Shabbat, September 25th, 5:15pm– Main Shul– Pre-Mincha Shiur with Eli Rifkind. “Above and Beyond: Hidur Mitzvah and Its Role in Our Chagim.”

Tikkun Leil Hoshana Rabbah, Sunday, September 26th, 8pm– Tradition Book Launch, in memory of Rabbi Norman Lamm, z”l. Speakers include, Rabbi

Jeffrey Saks, Yoetzet Tova Warburg Sinensky and Rabbi Tzvi Sinensky. https://zoom.us/j/4653630025 Password 8372795.

Shemini Atzeret, September 28th, 5:30pm– Main Shul– Pre-Mincha Shiur with Chana Zuckier. “Because You Were Once Strangers.”: Sukkot, Jewish

Identity and Caring for the Ger.

ADULT EDUCATION WHATSAPP GROUPS

Rabbi Adler’s WhatsApp shiur—on Raayanot HaTefilah— sign up at https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDRHwMguJckJOhqmVYtWZD Adult Education’s Upcoming Events Whatsapp group- https://chat.whatsapp.com/J1JESU6Uzje1AIos32Ic75 For recordings of recent webinars/shiurim, go to.https://www.rinat.org/rinatwebinars#. To sponsor adult education programs, go to https://www.rinat.org/form/Adult-Education%20sponsorship.html

Acting As If: The Power of Pretending in Times https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z0oqFGvJOuKqIsFcMCn-

NEROT Save the Date- September, 12th, 4–8pm– Nerot’s Pre-Yom Tov Boutique in the Rinat tent. Come and shop for jewelry, housewares, Judaica, tablecloths, hats, scarves, women’s clothing and more. For more information, email nerot@rinat.org.

YOUTH NEWS Shabbat, September 4th, 9am until the conclusion of the 9am minyan- Drop off and pick up in front of shul. Between 9:15am-10:15am, children will be escorted to Whittier park and supervised by our group leaders. Questions? E-mail youth@rinat.org. N/PK– 3rd grade groups. Davening, Parsha, games, with prepackaged snacks to go! Each group will be limited to 15 children. All children will need to wear a mask. Sign up is mandatory. Go to www.rinat.org/youthgroups#. Shabbat, September 4th, 10:30am– Tot Shabbat, outdoors, behind the Beit Midrash. Shabbat, September 4th, 4pm– Popsicles in the Park. Families with young children are invited to meet at Whittier Park for popsicles and schmoozing.

TEEN MINYAN ANNOUNCEMENTS Shabbat, September 4th, 9am– Teen Minyan is back! Located in Social Hall B. To sponsor a teen minyan kiddush, go to https://www.rinat.org/form/teensponsorship.