Between Mincha and Maariv - "Golani or Go Home: The Experiences of an American Chayal Boded" with Massye Kestenbaum

This Shabbat, April 18th

Massye Kestenbaum was raised in Teaneck, New Jersey and attended SAR High School. After graduating in 2012, he learned in Yeshivat HaKotel for two years, before deciding to make aliya and join the hesder program, combining yeshiva learning with army service. He is currently serving in the Golani Brigade and positioned in Chevron.  Presentation followed by Q&A .

Yom Hazikaron - Israel's Memorial Day

Tuesday night, April 21st, 8:00pm

Join us for a community-wide memorial service and program at the Riverdale Y.

For more information, contact Hadas Oded at hoded@riverdaley.org.

Erev Yom Ha'atzmaut - Eve of Israel's Independence Day

Wednesday night, April 22nd, 7:45pm

Festive Tefillat Maariv, Dancing, Refreshments, and a performance by the HIR Community Choir.

7:05pm: Mincha (Main Sanctuary)

7:25pm: Yom Hazikaron Ceremony with special focus on the soldiers of Protective Edge

7:45pm: Festive Maariv (Main Sanctuary)

8:30pm: Dancing (Main Lobby) followed by refreshments in Lower Level Lobby

8:50pm: HIR Community Choir Performance (Lower Level Beit Midrash)

Yom Ha'atzmaut - Bronx Israel Independence Day Festival

Thursday, April 23rd, 4:30pm-8:00pm

The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale in conjunction with Bronx Borogh President Ruben Diaz Jr. invite you to attend the Bronx Israel Independence Day Festival.

Celebrate Israel 67th Independence Day with outdoor live music and performances, clowns and face painting, inflatable rides, BBQ* and more!

FUN FOR ALL AGES!

* First come first served. Sponsored by Martin & Smadar Taub.

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