Adar Spiritual Workshop. Enjoy a unique workshop of Torah, song and prayer with Rabbi Dov Singer at YINR on Monday, February 24, at 8:00pm. Click here for the flyer and more information.

 

 

Sheri Raskas a”h Yahrzeit Lecture. Dr. David Pelcovitz, Straus Professor of Psychology and Education, Azrieli Graduate School, Yeshiva University, will deliver a lecture on Thursday, February 27 at 8pm at YINR. All are invited.  

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Chag HaSiddur/Chumash. On Shabbat Parshat Terumah, February 29, we will have the annual YINR kiddush in honor of 1st and 2nd graders who have recently received their first siddurim and chumashim. We are asking for $36 per 1st or 2nd grade child to cover the cost of the kiddush that will follow davening and we are seeking sponsors for the gifts and additional expenses at the $180, $250 or $360 levels. All sponsors will be acknowledged. You can drop off a check at the office or pay online by clicking  here . Please specify that the payment is for the Chag HaSiddur/Chumash kiddush.
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Annual Mikvah of NR Fundraiser. Motzaei Shabbat, February 29. The YINR Women’s League together with the YINR Men’s Club proudly present the 11th Annual Mikvah of New Rochelle Fundraiser, “From The Shuk To Our Shul.” Enjoy Israel’s fine wines and shuk style delicacies and be amazed by renowned mentalist and magician, Asi Wind. Click here to register!

 

38th World Zionist Congress Elections. Between January 21 and March 11, 2020, American Jews can vote for the Jewish future in Israel and around the world.  Visit  https://www.zionistelection.org  to register and vote, and make your voice heard.  

 

Next Bnei Akiva snif is March 7 @YINR, from 5:35pm until Shabbat ends.  All 2nd – 6th graders are invited to join!  Stay tuned for details. 

 

YINR Annual Dinner. Please join us at our 53rd Annual Dinner on Sunday, March 15, 2020, for a great evening honoring Rachel and Gary Berger, Guests of Honor, and Yvette Finkelstein, Distinguished Leadership Awardee. Ads and reservations can be submitted through our  journal website or by downloading an  ad blank  and sending it to the office with your payment. Ad deadline: Sunday, March 8.

 

Women’s Initiative for Jewish Studies (WIJS). The next WIJS lecture will take place Sunday, March 22 when Dr. Sylvia Barack Fishman, Emerita Professor of Contemporary Jewish Life in the Near Eastern and Judaic Studies Department, Brandeis University, will present “Younger Than Springtime? Millennial Jews and the Jewish Future.” Click here for the flyer, and click   here  for information on sponsoring a WIJS lecture. 

 

Shabbat ID Cards. There are still a few free Shabbat ID Cards available. Please click here ​​​​​​​ to complete the form and place your order. After the first 60 orders, cards will cost $8.60 each.

 

Bikur Cholim Committee. Our Bikur Cholim Committee supports members who may want visitors while in a hospital or rehab facility and provides additional support services to members once they return home. If you would like to volunteer your time as a visitor or driver
or if you know someone who may benefit from Bikur Cholim support please reach out to Co-Chairs Ruth Levy and Janet Waller at bikurcholim@yinr.org.

 

Mikvah of New Rochelle. The Mikvah of New Rochelle will now be accepting payments by Venmo!  You can submit your membership payment or usage fee to @MikvahofNewRochelle (cell phone number is 914-770-0559).   Online credit card payment for membership is still available. Please click here for the membership form and payment options. Questions? Email mikvahofnewrochelle@gmail.com.  

 

YINR on Facebook. Check out our revived Facebook page – Young Israel of New Rochelle – for latest news and photos.

 

Join the YINR Minyan whatsapp group. Be alerted to minyan time and location changes and shiva minyanim. Click on this link to join:

 

Reflective Gear. For your own safety, please be sure to wear reflective gear when walking at night.