Announcements - Beth El Synagogue Center

December Youth & Family Events: Challah, Chesed & Hanukkah!

11/30/2022 07:01:32 PM

Nov30

Hi everyone,

It's hard to believe that December is upon us...but it is! We have a lot of special events this month, and we'd to have you join us! Scroll down for more information about each of these events!

Challah Baking with the Nursery School: Wednesday, December 9 at 7:30 pm: register here
Hanukkah Pajamakkah: Saturday, December 17 at 5:30 pm: register here
Hanukkah Havdallah & Donut Decorating: Saturday, December 17 at 6:45 pm: register here
Hanukkah Day of Chesed: Sunday, December 18 at 10:30/11 am: register here
Community Candle Lighting: Thursday, December 22 at 5:45 pm

I also want to share the Religious School schedule for the next few weeks:

Thursday, December 1: Religious School
Sunday, December 4: Religious School (with Moadon); 6th/7th field trip
Thursday, December 8: Religious School
Sunday, December 11: Religious School (with Moadon)

Hanukkah Day of Chesed:
Sunday, December 18 at 10:30 am for Tots, 11 am for K-7th & families
Spend part of your Hanukkah giving back! Join us for a blood drive, toy drive, special volunteer opportunities for youth and families, and more!

Kids ages 4 & under (and their families): Your projects begin at 10:30 am.
Kids in K-7th grade (and their families): Your projects begin at 11 am. We encourage all families to come and join us!

Register for Hanukkah Day of Chesed Here

Community Candle Lighting:
Thursday, December 22 at 5:45 pm
We invite you all to join us to light the Hanukkah candles together with song and dance. No registration required.

Ride The (Virtual) El & Community Update

11/29/2022 11:19:28 AM

Nov29

TONIGHT, Tuesday, November 29, 7:30 pm
Come join us as we learn what the rabbis had to say about the holidays at the center of this season of joy.

Enjoy dinner from 7:30-8 pm.

Register Here.

This learning evening is sponsored by Elise & Barry Richman, in memory of Barry's parents Erma Betty and Israel David Richman.

The Open Beit Midrash Scholar Series is funded by The Yvette and Herman Gordon Century Fund for Adult Teaching and Learning. Please consider making a contribution to this fund to enhance our adult education programs here. To sponsor a future scholar series event, click here.

Saturday, December 3, 3 pm

As a follow-up to the clergy meeting with teens who identify as LGBTQIA+, we are excited to start a Rainbow Alliance at Beth El—a chance for queer Jewish teens and allies to connect and talk.

Please RSVP by emailing Rabbi Fisher at jfisher@bethelnr.org.

This Friday, December 2, 6 pm
Join us for a special musical Kabbalat Shabbat service on the First Friday of each month. This is an opportunity for our Prayer Team to lead us in song with new melodies and harmonies. The Prayer Team rehearses at 7 pm on each Wednesday before the First Friday service and everyone is welcome to join.

Sunday, December 4, 11 am (Zoom Only)
Join us for a tour of the new ANU Museum of the Jewish people. A fascinating journey that portrays the story of the Jewish people through the generations up to the present time.

Register Here.

Thursday, December 1, 7:30 pm
Facilitated by our "Partners in Caring" social worker, Shari Baum, this group is designed to provide a safe space to support one another as we care for our aging parents with dignity and love.

Register Here.

Please email Erica Epstein at Mmleepstein@gmail.com with any questions.

Head to bethelnr.org/upcomingevents for the links to all of our upcoming events!

*Any day not listed has no scheduled programming (besides minyan).

Tuesday, November 29th
1 pm - Mah Jongg (In Person)
7:30 pm - Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and New Years from the Mishnah to Rav Moshe with Dr. Sarit Kattan Gribetz (In Person). Register here.

Thursday, December 1st
1:30 pm - Parashat Hashavua (Zoom). Join online here.
7:30 pm - CAP (In Person). Register here.

Friday, December 2nd
1 pm - Mincha (In Person)
6 pm - First Fridays Shabbat Service (In Person & Livestream). Join via livestream here.

Saturday, December 3rd

9 am - Shabbat Morning Services (In Person & Livestream)
10:30 am - Tot Shabbat (In Person)
11 am - Family Kehillah (In Person)
1 pm - Daf Shevui (In Person)
3 pm - Rainbow Alliance (In Person)
3 pm - Shabbat Afternoon Hang Out (In Person). Register here.
4:20 pm - Shabbat Mincha, Learning, Ma’ariv (In Person & Livestream)

Sunday, December 4th

9:45 am - Rise & Sing (In Person)
11 am - Tour of the ANU Museum in Tel Aviv (Zoom). Join online here.
12 pm - Volunteer with HOPE (In Person). Register here.

Monday, December 5th
11 am- SMART Group (Zoom). Join online here.
1 pm - Canasta (In Person)

Tuesday, December 6th

1 pm - Mah Jongg (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 outside events that may be of interest to our community. Listing an event does not constitute endorsement.

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.

Head to www.bethelnr.org/social for all event links to make sure you don't miss a thing!

Head to bethelnr.org/upcomingevents for access links!

Loss in the Beth El Community: Elliot Gevisenheit z"l, Father of Cara Wulfsohn

11/24/2022 08:18:37 AM

Nov24

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Elliot Gevisenheit z"l, father of our member, Cara (Ben) Wulfsohn, and grandmother of Petra and Dahlia Wulfsohn.

A graveside funeral will be on Friday, November 25 at 1:00PM at Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Queens, NY.

Shiva will be observed according to the following schedule at the home of Carolyn Gevisenheit (450 Links Drive South, North Hills, NY 11576):

Friday, November 25 - 3:00 - 5:00PM

Saturday, November 26 - 6:00 - 8:30PM

Sunday, November 27 (Daytime) - 1:00 - 4:00PM

Shiva will be observed according to the following schedule at the home of Michael and Rhonda Heller (115 Saddle Ridge Lane, Huntington, NY 11743):

Sunday, November 27 (Evening) - 6:00 - 10:00PM

Shiva will be observed according to the following schedule at the home of Cara & Ben Wulfsohn (103 Mt. Tom Road, New Rochelle, NY 10805):

Monday, November 28 - 1:00 - 5:00PM and 7:00 - 9:00PM
with minyan at 7:00PM

Tuesday, November 29 - 1:00 - 5:00PM and 7:00 - 9:00PM
with minyan at 7:00PM

Shiva will be observed according to the following schedule at the home of Michael and Rhonda Heller (115 Saddle Ridge Lane, Huntington, NY 11743):

Wednesday, November 30 - 1:00 - 5:00PM and 7:00 - 9:00PM

May the Wulfsohn family be comforted among
the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים

Robert Patchen, President

Members of our community who have suffered the loss of a loved one have been comforted by the generosity of donations made
in the memory of those they have lost.

If you would like to make a donation to Beth El Synagogue Center,
please click here.

Loss in the Beth El Community: Lila Glickman z"l, Mother of Jonathan Glickman

11/23/2022 06:27:12 PM

Nov23

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Lila Glickman z"l, mother of our member, Jonathan (Elissa) Glickman, and grandmother of Joshua and Ethan Glickman.

A graveside funeral will be held tomorrow, Thursday, November 26 at 10:45AM at the New Montefiore Cemetery (1180 Wellwood Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704).

Shiva will be observed at the home of Jonathan & Elissa Glickman
(106 Belleau Avenue, New Rochelle) according to the following schedule:

Saturday, November 26 - 7:30-10:00PM

Sunday, November 27 - 2:00-4:30PM and 6:00-9:00PM
with minyan at 7:15PM.

Monday, November 28 - 2:00-4:30PM and 6:00-9:00PM
with minyan at 7:15PM.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the Glickman family
by email at ejglickman1@verizon.net.

May the Glickman family be comforted among
the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים

Robert Patchen, President

Members of our community who have suffered the loss of a loved one have been comforted by the generosity of donations made
in the memory of those they have lost.

If you would like to make a donation to Beth El Synagogue Center,
please click here.

Shavuon November 23: RS Schedule; Field Trip; Shabbat Hangout

11/23/2022 05:19:00 PM

Nov23

Hi everyone,

We had a great showing at our PO Trivia Night last Saturday night. Many thanks to the Parent Organization for organizing such a fun event to raise money for the Religious School! If you're interested in joining the PO, please let me know!

In this continued time of gratitude, I want to express my thanks to several important people:

Our Religious School teachers, teens and staff--they might only spend 2-5 hours per week with your children, but they give so much of their hearts, minds, time, energy, and love of Judaism to your children. Our teachers are incredibly creative, hardworking, passionate and dedicated to passing on their love and knowledge of Judaism--please say todah rabah (thank you) to them!
Your children--they might only spend the same 2-5 hours with us, with two of them after a long day of school, but they touch our hearts! They bring their curiosity, friendships, intelligence, thoughtfulness, joy of being Jewish, and wonders about the world to us, and they make our days brighter. Todah rabah for choosing us!
You--you have opened your arms to me, making we feel welcome, answering all of my questions, having patience and care as we navigate this school year together. Todah rabah also for celebrating my simcha with me!

I hope that you are able to take the time to stop and say todah rabah as a family this holiday, and that you can celebrate it with those you love.

Here is our upcoming Religious School schedule for the next few weeks:

Thursday, November 24: No Religious School (Thanksgiving)
Sunday, November 27: No Religious School (Thanksgiving weekend)
Thursday, December 1: Regular Religious School
Saturday, December 3: Shabbat Afternoon Hang at 3 pm (see flyer below)
Sunday, December 4: Regular Religious School; 6th & 7th grade field trip (register here)

Mark Your Calendars: Hanukkah Programming coming soon!

Saturday, December 17: Hanukkah Pajamakkah (5:30-6:30 pm) and Hanukkah Havdala & Donut Decorating (6:45-8:45 pm) for kids, plus Hanukkah Bash with Chazan Basya Schechter (begins at 7 pm) for adults
Sunday, December 18: Hanukkah Day of Chesed (10:30/11 am-12 pm)
Thursday, December 22: Community Candle Lighting (5:45 pm)

A Message from Our Clergy

11/23/2022 04:41:13 PM

Nov23

Dear Beth El Family,

It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we write this letter in the wake of three horrific acts of violence this past week. We send our condolences and offer our sincerest prayers of comfort to the families and victims of the shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs this past weekend. We also mourn the deaths of those killed in the shooting at a Walmart in Virginia late last night as well as the death of 16-year-old Aryeh Shechopek zichrono livracha, a Canadian-Israeli killed in a terrorist attack in Jerusalem earlier this morning. We pray for the speedy recovery of the 26 people injured in the bombing. Our hearts go out to all of the families, friends, and neighbors of these victims who now mourn the loss of their loved ones.

These attacks invoke levels of anxiety and fear at a time when many of us try to focus on welcoming family and friends into our homes for Thanksgiving. We pray that these violent acts of hatred end swiftly. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of the first responders who tend to the victims of these attacks.

As is our custom in times like these, we choose to respond with righteous acts of our own. Please consider donating to organizations in the U.S. that work to support the victims and families of these unconscionable acts of violence. If we have loved ones in Israel, now is the time to call them and check in. We can express solidarity by giving tzedakah to Israeli organizations that support emergency services like United Hatzalah, Magen David Adom, and Israeli organizations that support victims of terror attacks, such as One Family.

May the survivors and families of those who have been killed find comfort in the days ahead and may we continue to hold them in our hearts through their grief.

L’Shalom,

Rabbi David Schuck
Rabbi Zach Sitkin
Rabbi Jessica Fisher
Cantor Gaby Schvartz

CORRECTION! Challah Baking Class on WEDNESDAY, December 7th

11/23/2022 08:58:32 AM

Nov23

Ride The (Virtual) El & Community Update

11/22/2022 06:29:13 PM

Nov22

Tuesday, December 13, 7 pm
Join Yehuda Kurtzer for a conversation about what Jewish identity means today and how it can be prioritized among other commitments.

This program is organized by The Shalom Hartman Institute. Register here for this program. For more about the series, click here.

Wednesday, November 23, 4-6 pm,
Starbucks in Wykagyl, New Rochelle
Connect with our clergy and staff over a cup of coffee!
RSVP to Bekkah Gold at usy@bethelnr.org.

Tuesday, November 29, 7:30 pm
The rabbis discuss January 1st / the New Year in the Mishnah as well as the Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmuds. These ancient sources also connect to both Thanksgiving and Hanukkah in surprising and fun ways. Come join us as we learn what the rabbis had to say about the holidays at the center of this season of joy. There will be a dinner from 7:30-8 pm.

Register Here.

This learning evening is sponsored by Elise & Barry Richman, in memory of Barry's parents Erma Betty and Israel David Richman.

The Open Beit Midrash Scholar Series is funded by The Yvette and Herman Gordon Century Fund for Adult Teaching and Learning. Please consider making a contribution to this fund to enhance our adult education programs here. To sponsor a future scholar series event, click here.

Thursday, December 1, 7:30 pm
Facilitated by our "Partners in Caring" social worker, Shari Baum, this group is designed to provide a safe space to support one another as we care for our aging parents with dignity and love.

Register Here.

Please email Erica Epstein at Mmleepstein@gmail.com with any questions.

Sunday, December 4, 11 am: A Virtual Guided Tour of the New ANU Museum in Tel Aviv. Register here.

Wednesday, December 7, 7:30-9 pm: Challah Baking: Practical & Spiritual Aspects. Register here.

Thursday, December 8, 7:30 pm: Israel 360 Presents: Gadeer Kamal Mreeh (In Person). Register here.

Monday, December 12, 7:30 pm: Let's Talk About It (Zoom). Join online here.

Saturday, December 17, 5:30 pm: Hanukkah Pajama-kkah (In Person). Register here.

Sunday, December 18, 9 am-1:30 pm: Blood Drive. Register here.

Sunday, December 18, 10:30 am: Hanukkah Day of Chesed. Register here.

Wednesday, December 21, 7:30 pm: Glass Challah Plate Painting (In Person). Register here.

Head to bethelnr.org/upcomingevents for the links to all of our upcoming events!

*Any day not listed has no scheduled programming (besides minyan).

Wednesday, November 23rd
4 pm - College-Age Reunion (In Person)

Thursday, November 24th
1:30 pm - Parashat Hashavua (Zoom). Join online here.

Friday, November 25th
4:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat (In Person)

Saturday, November 26th

9 am - Shabbat Morning Services (In Person & Livestream)
10:30 am - Tot Shabbat (In Person)
11 am - Family Kehillah (In Person)
1 pm - Daf Shevui (In Person)
4:20 pm - Shabbat Mincha/Bar Mitzvah of Noam Maliniak (In Person & Livestream)

Sunday, November 27th

Religious School Closed

Monday, November 28th
9:30 am - Sisterhood's Bagels & Books (In Person & Zoom). Join online here.
11 am- SMART Group (Zoom). Join online here.
1 pm - Canasta (In Person)

Tuesday, November 29th

1 pm - Mah Jongg (In Person)
7:30 - Dirshuni: An Exploration of Contemporary Israeli Midrash (In Person & Zoom). Register here. Join online here.

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 outside events that may be of interest to our community. Listing an event does not constitute endorsement.

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.

Head to www.bethelnr.org/social for all event links to make sure you don't miss a thing!

Head to bethelnr.org/upcomingevents for access links!

Register Today! Challah Baking Class

11/22/2022 04:18:02 PM

Nov22

B’nai Mitzvah Greeters & Ushers

11/17/2022 06:52:30 PM

Nov17

Dear Sixth and Seventh Grade Parents,

To help build community and support one another we are asking B’nai Mitzvah families—the student and a parent—to greet and usher for one B’nai Mitzvah. You can find a link here to the sign-up sheet. Sixth grade families are being assigned the role of greeter, while seventh grade families are being assigned the role of usher, so that the seventh graders can be in the sanctuary as their peers become a bar or bat mitzvah.

The greeter’s role is to welcome congregants and guests with a warm Shabbat Shalom and directions, if needed. The greeter stands inside the front entrance. The usher’s role is to welcome people to the sanctuary, help people find seats, and answer questions that people, especially guests, may have. Both greeter and ushers are asked to arrive by 9:00am and stay throughout the service (ushers stay to the end of the service; greeters can go into the sanctuary for the rest of the service at 11:15).

Please sign up for a date that works for your 6th/7th grader and a parent. If you have any questions, please reach out to Zoe Raynes at zraynes@bethelnr.org.
Thank you for participating and enhancing our Beth El Community.

Best Wishes,
Marci Marcus, Shayna Klopott, Dan Feldman

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