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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.

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Erev Shavuot
5 Sivan 5783, May 25, 2023
Candle Lighting: 7:57pm
Mincha: 8:05pm

Friday Shavuot I
6 Sivan 5783, May 26, 2023
Candle Lighting: 7:57pm
Mincha: 8:05pm

Shabbat Shavuot II
Mincha: 7:55pm
Shabbat / Yom Tov Ends: 9:06pm

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SHAVUOT 5783 

We are so excited to celebrate the Chag of Shavuot together as a community. 

Click here for the full Shavuot davening schedule.  
 
Click here for the Laws and Practices of Shavuot. 
 
Click here for the Shavuot 5783 Programs and Schedule.
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Thursday Night, the First Night of Shavuot, we have an amazing night of Torah learning planned for adults, teens, and kids with delicious refreshments served throughout the night. Click here for the full schedule.
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3rd Annual Women and Spirituality Event on the first day of Shavuot, Friday, May 26, at 5:00pm in the Croog Family Backyard, 35 Brewster Terrace, featuring speakers Jill Schanzer and Debbie Isaac. Women only. Click here for the flyer.
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Women’s League Annual Shavuot Shiur given by Rebbetzin Abby Fink will be on Shabbat, May 27 (the second day of Shavuot) at 5:00pm in MP1. The topic of the shiur is, “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” All women are welcome to attend. Click here for the flyer.
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Graduation Shabbat. We look forward to celebrating our graduates at our annual Graduation Kiddush after the Main Minyan on Shabbat, May 27 (the second day of Shavuot). We will have the opportunity to hear words of reflection from two of our high school seniors prior to the celebratory (dairy) graduation Kiddush with a special ice cream bar on Shabbat morning. 
 
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Yizkor Appeal.  On the second day of Shavuot, when we say Yizkor, YINR will conduct an appeal as a service to members who make a vow in the tefilla to give tzedaka in the merit of relatives they commemorate.  As always, all members are encouraged to contribute to these worthy causes. Our Yizkor appeal for Shavuot will be in support of NCSY. Click here for the letter and click here to donate. 
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HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Shul office will be closed on Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day.
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Ruach. Ruach will meet on Wednesday, May 31 at 12:30pm for lunch followed by a viewing of the documentary film, “Hummus the Movie”.
If you are interested in sponsoring Ruach, please email ruach@yinr.org. If you plan to attend Ruach this week, please RSVP to executivedirector@yinr.org by Monday. Click here for the May flyer. 
Click here for Zoom Recordings. 

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Memorial Plaques. We are accepting orders for new yahrzeit plaques. The one-time cost of a memorial plaque is $500. To order a plaque, the following information must be submitted to the YINR office in writing (we recommend that you do not send the information in the body of an email as Hebrew text might not be reliable):
1) Hebrew name (in Hebrew letters); 2) English name; 3) Hebrew yahrzeit date (in English letters); 4) Secular yahrzeit date. The deadline to order is Thursday, June 1. Please email Amy Stein in the office at executivedirector@yinr.org with any questions.

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YINR Annual  Sheimos Collection will be held on Sunday, June 25 in the front lobby from 8:00am-10:00am. Suggested donation: $20 a bag; $30 a box.

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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

Volunteer Opportunity — YINR Bikur Cholim Committee. Please click here to be added to the WhatsApp chat posting volunteer opportunities, coordinated by Ahavas Chesed Westchester, for visits to children who are hospitalized at Blythedale Children’s Hospital or at Westchester Medical Center.

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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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The Mikvah of New Rochelle

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 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 NEW 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 ​​​​​​​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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An Evening Supporting Yachad Summer Program on June 1 at 7:00pm at the home of Jill and Bruce Schanzer with guest speaker Greg Zuckerman. Click here for the flyer. 

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Celebrate Israel Parade – Israel @75: Renewing the Hope. Sunday, June 4, 11:00am – 4:00pm, 5th Avenue from 57th Street to 74rd Street. Email parade@celebrateisraelny.org for more information. Click here for the flyer. 

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Stein Yeshiva Annual Dinner. Eitan and Nina Finkelstein will be receiving the Hakoras Hatov Parent Award at this year’s dinner, being held on Tuesday, June 6. Click here for more information.

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2023 Swing For Life 13th Annual Ezer Mizion’s Golf Tournament on Monday, July 10 to raise money for the  largest Jewish registry in the world. Proceeds will expand the Hole in One bone marrow donor pool. Contact David Chiger at  516-376-1554 or davidchiger@gmail.com for more information. 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.

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YINR 56th ANNUAL DINNER
Click here for the pictures
Click here (or the fig. below) to view the online dinner journal
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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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 Hotline Numbers. NYS DOH: 833-626-7662 and 855-626-7662.
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 Cholim List.  Click here to view the list of cholim for our tefillot.
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 YINR on Facebook. Check out our revived Facebook page – Young Israel of New Rochelle – for latest news and photos.
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 Join the YINR Minyan WhatsApp group. Be alerted to minyan time and location changes and shiva minyanim. To join, please contact Harold Rosengarten. 
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 Reflective Gear. For your own safety, please be sure to wear reflective gear when walking at night. 
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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. 

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