Announcements

Join us this Sunday, January 30th at 7:30 pm for Heart & Soul, a new style musical service with Rabbi Jessica Fisher, Cantor Gaby Schvartz, Music Director Jack Klebanow, and special musical guests.  

Register today to join us in person here.
You can also join us via livestream here.

This is a program from Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El. 

Come and join us on February 6th from 11:30-12:45 PM for our Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion (JDAIM) program with Rabbi Lauren Tuchman. We will hear about Rabbi Tuchman's journey to the rabbinate and she will teach us Torah that speaks to the power of human dignity as a pathway to broadening our inclusion efforts as a Jewish community.

Register Here to Join Us on Zoom.

Rabbi Lauren Tuchman is a sought after speaker, spiritual leader and educator. Ordained by The Jewish Theological Seminary in 2018. She is, as far as she is aware, the first blind woman in the world to enter the rabbinate. She provides consulting to individuals and organizations across the Jewish community on a variety of matters pertinent to disability access and inclusion. She was named to the Jewish Week’s 36 under 36 for her innovative leadership concerning inclusion of Jews with disabilities in all aspects of Jewish life.

Made possible by The Robert Matthew Klein Fund for Inclusion and Special Needs and Sponsored by the Keruv Committee.

Dates & Time: 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 3/31, 7:30 PM
Ever wonder about this whole kosher thing? This 5 week course is a deep dive into all things kosher. Why do we do it? What role does food play in our larger religious and spiritual lives? This class is for those thinking about making their homes kosher, or those just kosher curious. Please note that a minimum number of registrants are required for this course to run. For more information, contact zsitkin@bethelnr.org.

Register Here.

This program will have an in person and Zoom option.

Join Jewish National Fund-USA and Beth El Synagogue Center on Saturday, February 26th at 7:30 pm, for a Westchester community event with Yedidya Harush, liaison for Negev Community Development in Halutza. Hear from this living, breathing pioneer about what it means to truly live your Zionism through the development of Israel’s Negev Desert. You’ll also learn about how you can help actualize the Zionist vision today, even from the US. Questions? Contact Tamar Tait at Tamarktait@gmail.com.

Register Here to join us in person.
There will also be a virtual option–details to follow.

This program is sponsored by the Israel Affairs Committee.

Head to bethelnr.org/upcomingevents  for the links to all of our upcoming events - those listed below and more! Please note the new url for our events page.

Tuesday, January 25th
1:30 pm - Mah Jongg (In Person)
7 pm - Open Beit Midrash (In Person & Zoom)

Wednesday, January 26th
7:30 pm - Megillah Trope with Shari Chinitiz (In Person)

Thursday, January 27th
1:30 pm - Parashat Hashavua (Zoom)
6:30 pm - Teen Program (In Person)
​​​​​​​7:30 pm - CAP (Zoom)

Friday, January 28th
5 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat (In Person and Livestream)

Saturday, January 29th
9:30 am - Shabbat Services (In Person + Livestream)
9:45 am - Tot Shabbat (In Person)
10:45 am - Family Kehillah (In Person)
5 pm - Shabbat Mincha, Ma'ariv, & Havdalah (In Person & Livestream)

Sunday, January 30th
10:30 am - Virtual Daf Shevui (Zoom)
2 pm - Youth & Family Ice Skating (In Person)
7:30 pm - Heart & Soul (In Person & Livestream)

Monday, January 31st
11 am - Jazz Masters: A Look into the Life Stories and Recordings of Jazz’ Leading Figures (Zoom)
1 pm - Canasta (In Person)

You can now browse our Judaica Gift Shop online here. Contact Carole Graham: 914-576-6617 or carolegraham@optonline.net or Ellen Hollander: 914-632-4658 or ellenarts@optonline.net for more information!

As a service to our members, Beth El includes in this section outside events that may be of interest to members of our community. Listing an event does not constitute endorsement of the event by Beth El.

UJA Belfer Teen Fellowship UJA-Federation's Israel Experience Center provides merit scholarships to teens looking to travel to Israel this summer on an immersive Jewish experience. Our goal is to award teens who display leadership potential and a strong commitment to their communities. A limited number of merit scholarships of at least $1,000 are available. More info here.

The Family Room is a unique virtual space where grandparents can find experiences, activities, and resources to infuse their family relationships with Jewish culture, values, and traditions. Whether together in person or miles apart, grandparents, grandchildren, and family members can learn, explore, and play together using activities in the Family Room. Nine different destinations (Arts, Calendar, Celebrations & Holidays, Cooking & Food, Gardening & the Earth, Family Stories, Health & Wellbeing, Play, and Reading Room) are filled with creative activities and diverse resources for families to do when it best suits them. Learn more here. 

Hope Community Service's Kosher Food Program where anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Westchester County is able to access free kosher food. There is a delivery option for those that are homebound and those who reside in Northern Westchester. If you have any specific questions or want to enroll a family and/or an individual, you can do so by contacting Anya, Hope’s Pantry Manager, at pantry@hope-cs.org  or (914) 636-4010 ex. 2.

Join the DOROT Intergenerational Chess Program This virtual/Zoom program is for ages 60 and older. You do not need to know how to play chess. All you need is to be interested in learning and playing with high school students. If you're interested in joining, call Jodi Becker: 914-230-2418 or email: JBecker@DorotUSA.org.

Westchester Jewish Council Calendar The WJC has compiled the virtual opportunities from synagogues throughout Westchester (and the country) on their  calendar so you can take advantage of the rich programming being offered.

Back at Beth El We are so excited to continue welcoming our community back into Beth El! Please click here for more information on this process. Please Note:  until further notice, appointments or advanced RSVPs are required to visit the synagogue. 

Connect with us! Want to stay connected with us on social media or add our events directly to your Google Calendar? Head to www.bethelnr.org/social for all of the links to make sure you don't miss a thing!

Useful Links & Resources Click here for a list of Beth El and Westchester resources that may be helpful during this challenging time.

Head to bethelnr.org/upcomingevents for access links!

Dear Religious School Families:

I hope you all enjoyed your MLK weekend. Please check your email for your child's progress reports. You will have received an email coming from youth@bethelnr.org . If you have not received it by Thursday please contact me.

Shirateinu is back with Jack Klebanow! Beginning Sunday January 23rd. Beth El's new Children's Chior now includes students from Kitah Bet - Gesher. Register here.

Kitah Vav and Gesher classes will kickoff a new program full of fun electives beginning Sunday, January 23rd 9:30 - 10:00. If you still need to choose your elective click here.

Please reach out with any questions you may have or if you want to discuss your choices. We are always looking to enhance your childs experiences.  

January important dates:
Thursday 1/20/22 -RS open - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday 1/23/22- RS open 9:00am - 11:00am (K-2) 9:00am - 12:00pm (3-7)
Sunday 1/23/22 - BE Mitzvah - Kitah Vav - 10:30am -12:00pm Register here.
Thursday 1/27/22 - 4:00 - 6:00pm
Sunday 1/30/22 -  RS open 9:00am - 11:00am (K-2) 9:00am - 12:00pm (3-7) Sunday 1/30/22 - Ice Skating Youth Day 2:00pm - 3:30pm - Register here.
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Sunday, January 23rd  10:30 am - Be'Mitzvah Experience - Register here
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Sunday, January 30 - Ice Skating for Youth and Families - Register here.

Sunday, February 6th, 4th Grade Celebration - Register here.

Head to bethelnr.org/upcomingevents for links to all of Beth El Synagogues upcoming events. 

Jazz Masters: A Look into the Life Stories and Recordings of Jazz’ Leading Figures, on ZOOM

Mondays: January 24, 31, and February 7, 14, 2022
Time: 11am - 1pm

In this class we will explore the lives and music of some of the greatest legends in the history of jazz. Singers such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, instrumentalists including Louis Armstrong and composers such as Duke Ellington as well as many more will be explored. An emphasis will be placed on in-class listening and lively discussions of a wide range of jazz recordings. And back by popular demand, Course Instructor, Sam Raderman!

Register to attend by emailing jrockowitz@bethelnr.org.

This series is part of Westchester Community College Mainstages.

Join us Sunday, January 30th at 7:30 pm for Heart & Soul, a new style musical service with Rabbi Jessica Fisher, Cantor Gaby Schvartz, Music Director Jack Klebanow, and special musical guests.  

This will be spiritually uplifting and inspirational with singing, instrumental music, stories, poetry, and a chance to be together in person. No special knowledge or Hebrew skills are required to appreciate this. Join us in person and bring your friends. We will also be livestreaming. 

Register today to join us in person here.

This is a program from Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El. 

Please review our updated COVID policies here. You can submit proof of vaccination here.

Head to bethelnr.org/upcomingevents  for the links to all of our upcoming events - those listed below and more! Please note the new url for our events page.

Tuesday, January 18th
1 pm - Mah Jongg (In Person)
7 pm - Open Beit Midrash (In Person & Zoom)

Wednesday, January 19th
7:30 pm - Megillah Trope with Shari Chinitiz (In Person)

Thursday, January 20th
1:30 pm - Parashat Hashavua (Zoom)
6:30 pm - Teen Learning (In Person)

Friday, January 21st
4:50 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat (In Person and Livestream)

Saturday, January 22nd
9:30 am - Shabbat Services (In Person + Livestream)
9:45 am - Tot Shabbat (In Person)
10:45 am - Family Kehillah (In Person)
4:50 pm - Shabbat Mincha, Ma'ariv, & Havdalah (In Person & Livestream)

Sunday, January 23rd
9:45 am - Rise & Sing (Zoom)
10:30 am - Virtual Daf Shevui (Zoom)
10:30 am - Be Mitzvah Experience (Zoom)
11 am - MetroNorth Women's League for Conservative Judaism Honoring Janis Demartini (Zoom)
4 pm - Rock Climbing (In Person)

Monday, January 24th
11 am - Jazz Masters: A Look into the Life Stories and Recordings of Jazz’ Leading Figures (Zoom)
1 pm - Canasta (In Person)

You can now browse our Judaica Gift Shop online here. Contact Carole Graham: 914-576-6617 or carolegraham@optonline.net or Ellen Hollander: 914-632-4658 or ellenarts@optonline.net for more information!

As a service to our members, Beth El includes in this section outside events that may be of interest to members of our community. Listing an event does not constitute endorsement of the event by Beth El.

The Family Room is a unique virtual space where grandparents can find experiences, activities, and resources to infuse their family relationships with Jewish culture, values, and traditions. Whether together in person or miles apart, grandparents, grandchildren, and family members can learn, explore, and play together using activities in the Family Room. Nine different destinations (Arts, Calendar, Celebrations & Holidays, Cooking & Food, Gardening & the Earth, Family Stories, Health & Wellbeing, Play, and Reading Room) are filled with creative activities and diverse resources for families to do when it best suits them. Learn more here. 

Hope Community Service's Kosher Food Program where anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Westchester County is able to access free kosher food. There is a delivery option for those that are homebound and those who reside in Northern Westchester. If you have any specific questions or want to enroll a family and/or an individual, you can do so by contacting Anya, Hope’s Pantry Manager, at pantry@hope-cs.org  or (914) 636-4010 ex. 2.

Join the DOROT Intergenerational Chess Program This virtual/Zoom program is for ages 60 and older. You do not need to know how to play chess. All you need is to be interested in learning and playing with high school students. If you're interested in joining, call Jodi Becker: 914-230-2418 or email: JBecker@DorotUSA.org.

Westchester Jewish Council Calendar The WJC has compiled the virtual opportunities from synagogues throughout Westchester (and the country) on their  calendar so you can take advantage of the rich programming being offered.

Back at Beth El We are so excited to continue welcoming our community back into Beth El! Please click here for more information on this process. Please Note:  until further notice, appointments or advanced RSVPs are required to visit the synagogue. 

Connect with us! Want to stay connected with us on social media or add our events directly to your Google Calendar? Head to www.bethelnr.org/social for all of the links to make sure you don't miss a thing!

Useful Links & Resources Click here for a list of Beth El and Westchester resources that may be helpful during this challenging time.

Head to bethelnr.org/upcomingevents for access links!

Dear Beth El Family,

As we sang and rejoiced this morning for Shabbat Shirah, honoring the retirement of a beloved teacher in our community, a person entered Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas and took Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and several congregants hostage.This is an ongoing crisis situation and we pray for the safety and well-being of the hostages and the police and negotiators who are at the scene.

It is our custom to recite Psalms during such times, praying that this situation will come to a swift and safe resolution. We had the opportunity to do this together today between Mincha and Maariv, the afternoon and evening prayers.

יִקְרָאֵ֨נִי ׀ וְֽאֶעֱנֵ֗הוּ עִמּֽוֹ־אָנֹכִ֥י בְצָרָ֑ה אֲ֝חַלְּצֵ֗הוּ וַאֲכַבְּדֵֽהוּ

When someone calls on Me, I will answer them; I will be with them in their distress. Psalm 91

As always, the safety and security of our community remains our top priority. While this seems to be an isolated incident, we are in communication with the New Rochelle Police Department.

May this situation resolve quickly and may all of the hostages be released to safety.

Sincerely,

​​​​​​​The Beth El Clergy
Rabbi David A. Schuck
Rabbi Zachary Sitkin
Rabbi Jessica Fisher
Cantor Gaby Schvartz