THIS Saturday, June 4, 9 pm (In Person & Livestream) There was once a tradition to coat children’s tablets in honey so that they would associate the sweetness with their studies. While kids today would not be moved by a honey-covered iPad, we stand by the idea that our relationship to Torah should be sweet. Our night of learning this year will come in three phases, beginning with a bourbon tasting led by Josh Podietz, singing with Cantor Gaby and Jack, and a Shavuot learning session. The second and third hour will include learning sessions from our clergy. Each hour has one of the classes/activities available on livestream.
The above picture is of Judy Schmeidler and Roz Kaufman at Rabbi Jessica Fisher's winter class on food and the Talmud.
June: 9th, 16th, 23rd, 8-9 pm, In Person Only This series will explore some of the most captivating and provocative stories of the Talmud alongside Dr. Ruth Calderon’s contemporary midrashim, retellings that place us directly in the shoes of some of the Talmud’s greatest teachers and its silent characters. This class will be led by Rabbi Fisher.
Friday, June 10, 5:30 pm (In Person) Join us Friday, June 10th at 5:30 pm for Cantor Gaby Schvartz's installation. The evening will include a special musical Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by a festive Argentinian dinner. Register Here.
June 17-19th, 2022 Kallah at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is back! Join us for a weekend full of interactive activities for kids and fun programs for adults.
For more information, including any Covid safety questions, please contact Michal Schaefer at mschaefer@bethelnr.org.
As many of you know, we had an incredible Yom Ha’atzmaut Hallel, and a big reason for that was the enthusiastic participation by our wonderful Prayer Team.
We will have a special Kabbalat Shabbat service celebrating the Installation of Cantor Gaby, Friday, June 10th. Our Prayer Team will be helping lead songs at the installation and we hope you will join us as we rehearse for Cantor Gaby's Installation!
EVERYONE is welcome. No experience is needed.
Upcoming dates: TONIGHT (May 31): 7-8:10pm, Saturday (June 4): at 1pm following Shabbat Kiddush, and Thursday (June 9): 7-8 pm*
Saturday, June 11th is Youth & Family Engagement Shabbat! Join us for a special edition of Shabbat Services, led by and dedicated to our Youth and Family Department. If you want to participate, contact Cantor Gaby gschvartz@bethelnr.org.
Tuesday, May 31st 1 pm - Mah Jongg (In Person). 7 pm - Together & Apart: The Future of Jewish Peoplehood (In Person) 7 pm - Music Prayer Lab (In Person). Register here. 7:30 pm - Evening Book Club (Zoom Only). Join online here. 7:30 pm - Arts & Theater Day Camp Orientation (In Person)
Wednesday, June 1st 4 pm - Camp Orientation (In Person) Thursday, June 2nd 1:30 pm - Parashat Hashavua (Zoom). Join online here. 7 pm - Beth El's Annual Gala (In Person). Tickets here.
Friday, June 3rd 6:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat (In Person). Register here.
Saturday, June 4th 9:30 am - Shabbat Services (In Person & Livestream). Register here. Bat Mitzvah of Lucy Raynes 9:45 am - Tot Shabbat (In Person) *Tot Shabbat this weekend and moving forward will be held outside in the back parking lot tent. 10:45 am - Family Kehillah (In Person) 8:10 pm - Mincha/Maariv (In Person & Livestream). Register here. 9 pm - Tikkun Leil Shavuot (In Person & Livestream). Register here.
Sunday, June 5th 9:30 am - Festival Services (In Person & Livestream). Register here. 9:45 am - Tot Shabbat (In person)
10:45 am - Family Kehillah (In Person) 12:30 pm - Tikkun Li’l Shavuot: Ice Cream Sundae Bar for Kids (In Person). Register here. 5 pm - Community Shavuot BBQ (In Person). Register here. 7 pm - Festival Mincha & Maariv (In Person & Livestream). Register here.
Monday, June 6th
7:00am: Early Festival Services and Yizkor (In Person and Livestream). Register here. 9:30am: Festival Services and Yizkor (In Person and Livestream). Register here. 9:45am: Tot Shabbat (In Person) 10:45am: Family Kehillah (In Person) 8:20 pm: Festival Mincha, Ma’ariv, and Havdalah (In Person and Livestream).Registerhere. Tuesday, June 7th 1 pm - Mah Jongg (In Person) 7 pm - Together & Apart: The Future of Jewish Peoplehood (In Person)
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. 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, atpantry@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.
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Useful Links & ResourcesClick herefor a list of Beth El and Westchester resources that may be helpful during this challenging time.
