New Rochelle, NY 10804
Telephone: 914-636-2215
Fax: 914-636-7082
Email address: office@yinr.org
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Welcome to the website of the Young Israel of New Rochelle led by Rabbi Reuven Fink.
A member of the National Council of Young Israel, YINR has grown dramatically in recent years and serves 380 member families of all ages. YINR and the greater New Rochelle Jewish community provide a wide range of programs, services and other infrastructure.
We are located in the Wykagyl section of New Rochelle, often referred to as the “Queen City of the Sound.” New Rochelle is just 30 minutes to New York City by train or car and was recently selected by Business Week as one of the best places to raise kids.
15-16 Tishrei 5784 – September 29 – October 1, 2023
Candle Lighting: 6:22pm
Mincha: 6:25pm
Shabbat (1st day of Sukkot)
Mincha: 6:15pm
Candle Lighting: After 7:20pm
Click here for the complete Sukkot Schedule.
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Join our email list and view our FAQ section if you have questions about receiving your email.
Simchat Torah Morning: At 10:00am in MP1, Shiur by Rebbetzin Yael Axelrod. (For women only.)
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“Democracy or Halacha? Where is Israel going?” Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari will be speaking at YINR on Thursday, October 12 at 8:00pm in the Terrace Room. Click here for the flyer.
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Women’s Initiative for Jewish Studies (WIJS). The next WIJS lecture will take place on Wednesday evening, October 18 at 8:15pm via Zoom, with a presentation by Dr. Deena Grant, Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. Dr. Grant will speak on the topic “The Name of God and the Burning Bush.” Click here for the flyer. Please consider sponsoring a WIJS program by visiting the WIJS Sponsorship Page or emailing WIJS@yinr.org. To view the full 2023-2024 WIJS schedule, as well as to access recordings of past lectures, please click here .
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Save the Date. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis KBE- Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth – will be at YINR over Shabbat Lech Lecha, October 27-28. The Chief Rabbi will be speaking several times throughout Shabbat, including at a community-wide dinner on Friday night. If you are interested in sponsoring this Shabbat, please contact the Shul office by clicking here. Click here for the flyer and more information.
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Save the Date. WL Annual Challah Bake will take place at YINR on Wednesday, November 1.
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YINR Job Networking WhatsApp Group. Recent economic events and uncertainty have negatively impacted a number of our members. To assist, we are organizing a YINR WhatsApp group of members who are willing to assist those members of our community looking for new positions. Please note that (1) only admins will be able to post to the group and (2) job seekers will not be identified by name to the group. We would share a description of the position sought and then members in a position to help could DM the group admins. You can also reach out to Lawrence Burian, Yisroel Friedman, Ari Glass, Myra Mogilner, Carmiel Schoenfeld, or Noah Weisberger with any questions or suggestions. And, of course, if you’re looking for a position please DM us or contact us at careernetwork@yinr.org (ask to join the WhatsApp group).
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Bikur Cholim. Bikur Cholim is available to support our members who may want visitors while in a hospital, rehab facility or at home. We can also provide additional support services once back home. If you know someone who may benefit from Bikur Cholim, or can volunteer to help on the committee, please reach out to Ruth Levy and Yehudit Sarah Waller at bikurcholim@yinr.org.
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If you need a meal, or know someone who does, during the Yomim Tovim, or if you would appreciate a visit, please contact us by email (bikurcholim@yinr.org) or phone (914-830-2463). We are here for you to help make them meaningful and sweet.
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Walk-in visits are available nightly, with no appointment necessary. Please refer to the nightly hours of service posted on our website for a daily schedule of operations. Friday night and yom tov appointments can be scheduled by texting Sandra Spingarn (914-646-4578).
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General Information
YINR WhatsApp group for Shiva Minyanim. Join our YINR Whatsapp group to help us make minyanim at shiva homes. We need more volunteers, no commitment is required. To take part in this meaningful mitzvah, please click here.
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Security. Reminder to please be alert and aware of whom you allow into the shul building. If you don’t recognize someone seeking entry, please inquire who they are and why they want to enter the shul. If you feel uncomfortable with their response(s), they should be denied access. Please immediately report any suspicious individuals to a security guard on Shabbat or to our monitored email address, security@yinr.org, on a weekday.
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YINR’s Toddler-Parent Room. Parents have a dedicated space in shul to play with their toddlers on Shabbat morning in Room MP6, across from the Social Hall! YINR Mother’s Room is upstairs on the third floor and is available for any mothers who want to nurse their babies. Please call the office if you need the code to enter the room.
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Upcoming Smachot. To place your upcoming smachot (wedding, aufruf, bar or bat mitzvah) on the YINR calendar, please email or call the office at 914-636-2215 x2. Bar or Bat Mitzvah dates can be reserved up to two years ahead. To reserve a room for any event, please fill out the simcha registration form and return it to the office. Please put your simcha on the calendar even if it is not taking place at YINR, to help avoid a conflict when possible.
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Community News & Events
New Rochelle Torah Center. The Kollel meets in the Shul Social Hall every Sunday-Thursday, 8:30-10:00pm. Please email Rav Etan Epstein (etanepstein@gmail.com) for more information.
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Eitan Katz Live in Concert. October 4, 2023 at Young Israel of Scarsdale. Click here for the flyer.
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Friends of the IDF (FIDF) Annual Dinner is on Sunday, October 29, at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, CT. To register, please go to www.fidf.org/events/wctgala23. Click here for the flyer.
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Scouting for Youth Ages 5-18. The largest shomer Shabbat/shomer kashrut Scout troop is kicking off meetings for the school year. Boys and girls ages 5 and up are eligible. Email luba.safran@gmail.com for more information.
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Hatzolah of New Rochelle, A Division of Riverdale, is Launching Soon! To learn more about joining, email info@newrochellehatzolah.org. Click here for the flyer.
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HOPE Community Services Kosher Food Pantry. Volunteers are needed to pack, give out and deliver food. For more information and to sign up for shifts, click here.
YINR 56th ANNUAL DINNER
YINR 55th Annual Dinner:
Click here for pictures.
Click here for the Journal Ads.
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OU Kosher Alerts and Advisories. Click here to read the latest information released by the Orthodox Union’s Kosher Division.
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Shiurim , Meetings & Events Recordings. If you missed any of our Shiurim, Meetings or Events, the recordings can accessed by clicking here.
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Stock Payments.
Please consider gifting appreciated securities to YINR as payment for outstanding balances or as a new contribution. Donating shares of stock or mutual funds that have appreciated in value since their purchase affords you a charitable income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities at the time of donation and avoids the capital gains tax that would be incurred on a sale of these securities.
Please contact the office when you are donating stock to identify yourself, the stock listing symbol, and the estimated value. Any questions, please click here to contact the office.