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WHAT IS THE H.I.R.? The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale is an Orthodox Synagogue which serves the entire Jewish community. The Hebrew Institute is a synagogue that warmly embraces all Jews regardless of affiliation, commitment or background. It is affectionately known as the "Bayit", which is a home - a place of love and welcome. The HIR is known nationally for bringing spirituality into the synagogue, for its activism, its learning programs, and its work on behalf of the elderly, homebound, and the mentally and physically challenged. (click for more...) |
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NEW YIZKOR BOOK FOR SHAVUOT
Our Book of Remembrance is now in formation. You must submit this form each year in order to have a listing in the book. Please fill out the form and return it with your optional contribution to the shul office by Tuesday, May 27. To view and print the Book of Remembrance form please click here.
WELCOME COMMITTEE
A new committee has been formed to welcome new families into our community. If you are new to the area, we would love to host you for a meal and introduce you to Riverdale. We are also looking for current members who would be willing to host these new families at their homes. To be included in this wonderful new initiative send an e-mail to: WelcometoHIR@gmail.com.
MINYAN SHALOM BAYIT
Do you and your spouse want to daven and take care of the kids on Shabbat mornings but find it difficult to do all this at once?
HIR has the answer for you! HIR is proud to announce "Minyan Shalom Bayit."
Join us for the new weekly Shabbat morning shacharit at 6:50am in the beit midrash.
All are welcome!
NEW TO THE COMMUNITY?
The Spiritual staff would like to meet you. We want to have you in our homes and get to know each of you individually. Please help us by calling the shul office at 718-796-4730 and giving Shuli Boxer your contact information.
Click below to listen to HIR's Divrei Torah
for Rosh Hashana 5767:
Habayta: Bringing Our Soldiers Home
When Rosh Hashana Falls on Shabbat The Great Shofar is Sounded
The Power of the Second
God's Unconditional Love of His People
Musical Selichot led by our very own
Dr. Elli Kranzler, Sept. 16, 2006
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RABBI AVI WEISS: PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON THE SITUATION IN ISRAEL (51 min.)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2006
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RABBI WEISS' EXPERIENCES WHILE IN ISRAEL: INTERVIEW ON ISRAEL NATIONAL RADIO (10 min.)
MONDAY, JULY 24, 2006
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RABBI WEISS INTERVIEW ON: 1010 WIN RADIO (1 min.)
MONDAY, JULY 24, 2006
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RABBI WEISS INTERVIEW WITH: JM in the AM: NACHUM INTERVIEWS RABBI AVI WEISS (17 min.)
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2006
INTERVIEW CAN ALSO BE SEEN AT:www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/19818/
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Rabbi Avi Weiss debates Arab American News Columnist Neal Abunab "What Next for the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process?"
BBC News 01/30/2006
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