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# Beth El Synagogue Center

Conservative Synagogue in New Rochelle, NY

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- [Where to Find a Daily Minyan in Westchester (Kaddish & Prayer Services Guide)](https://www.bethelnr.org/2026/04/where-to-find-a-daily-minyan-in-westchester-kaddish-prayer-services-guide/) - For many individuals and families, finding a daily minyan in Westchester is an important part of maintaining a meaningful Jewish life.
- [Moving to Westchester? How to Find the Right Jewish Community for Your Family](https://www.bethelnr.org/2026/04/moving-to-westchester-how-to-find-the-right-jewish-community-for-your-family/) - Moving to Westchester from NYC? Discover how to choose the right Jewish community, synagogue, and family programs in New Rochelle and beyond.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.bethelnr.org/) - A welcoming Conservative synagogue in Westchester County serving families and individuals in New Rochelle and surrounding communities.
- [Coming Up at Beth El](https://www.bethelnr.org/coming-up/) - Shabbat Schedule Friday, July 106:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat8:11pm Candle Lighting Saturday, July 11Parsha Matot-Masei9:00am Shabbat Morning Services10:30am Junior Minyan, Mini Minyan, Tot Shabbat12:45pm Daf Shevui8:00pm Mincha/Maariv9:10pm Havdalah See our calendar for all upcoming events, Shabbat & daily service times Daily Calendar ➤ Upcoming Holidays ➤ Upcoming Events Join a Committee | Host a Committee-Led Event (Program
- [Upcoming Holidays](https://www.bethelnr.org/pray/holidays/) - Celebrate the Jewish Holidays at Beth El!This page is updated with our upcoming holiday schedule. For a complete calendar of upcoming events at Beth El Synagogue Center, click here for our daily calendar or visit our Upcoming Events page. Rosh Chodesh Av – July 14 & 15, 2026 Tisha B’Av – July 22 & 23, 2026 Rosh Hashanah –
- [Staff](https://www.bethelnr.org/about-us/our-people/staff/) - Executive Director Liz Clain(914) 235-2700, Ext. 225eclain@bethelnr.org Read Bio Liz Clain joins us as a leader in the field of education. She received her B.A. in Political Science and Child Study from Tufts University, her Masters in Teaching from Columbia Teachers College and her Administrative degree from Hunter College. She began her career teaching in
- [Sisterhood](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/adults/sisterhood/) - Sisterhood is a multi-generational community of women striving to provide an environment of friendship, respect, and intellectual and spiritual growth through social and educational programs and financial support. We are proud to be an affiliate of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism and participate in the Torah Fund. Since 1942, Women’s League has supported scholarships and
- [High Holidays 5787 (2026)](https://www.bethelnr.org/high-holidays-5787/) - We believe strongly that Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur can be transformative experiences for individuals and the entire community. Our goal in facilitating our services is to build a spiritually rich experience for everyone, from young children to adults. We know how important it is to gather in prayer and reflection, as well as create
- [Teens (8th-12th)](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/youth-family/teens/) - Our teen program for 8th-12th graders is a place for Beth El teens and their friends to connect with one another, cultivate leadership skills, have fun, celebrate Jewish holidays, volunteer, and more! Events are created by teen leaders in our community and take place both on site at Beth El and around Westchester and NYC.
- [Kavvanah: A Mindfulness Experience](https://www.bethelnr.org/pray/kavvanah-a-mindfulness-experience/) - Kavvanah: Shabbat Morning Mindfulness & Contemplation Once a month, our clergy offer an hour of mindfulness, meditation, intentional study, silence, singing, and prayer. Kavvanah begins at 11am. Please consult the synagogue calendar for the next service. Subscribe to Kavvanah Email Reminders & Reflections Upcoming Dates
- [Beth El High Holiday Livestream](https://www.bethelnr.org/beth-el-high-holiday-livestream/) - Thank you for visiting Beth El Synagogue Center’s livestream. Please enter your name and email address in the accompanying form (whether you are a Beth El member or not). Note that if you are having difficulty entering that information, you can still view the livestream by simply pressing the triangular “play” button further down on
- [Lay Leaders](https://www.bethelnr.org/about-us/our-people/lay-leaders/) - President David Shechter Executive Vice President Shayna Klopott Vice President Lori Schwartz Vice President Rachel Casanova Treasurer David Reifer Finance Secretary Susan Groner Recording Secretary Anne Negrin Reis
- [Lifelong Learners](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/adults/seniors/) - Coming Up SMART programs reimagined. An acronym for “Senior Mature Adults Retired Together,” SMART consistently elevates and redefines social connections for seniors who covet sophisticated social, cultural, and educational experiences as never before. Under the direction of Julie Rockowitz, SMART engages, entertains, and energizes participants with high expectations. Our programs provide an unprecedented balance
- [Beth El Nursery School](https://www.bethelnr.org/learn/nursery-school/) - Jewish nursery school in Westchester County for children ages 2–5. A warm and engaging preschool in New Rochelle serving local families.
- [Shoresh Halev Home](https://www.bethelnr.org/shoresh-halev-home/) - Music & Prayer Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El Shoresh Halev is not broadcasting right now About us/Contact us Music of Prayer Listening Room Shirei Neshama News/Upcoming Events Donate Now! About us/ Contact Us The Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El fulfills acentral mission of the synagogue to use
- [Religious School Highlights](https://www.bethelnr.org/religious-school-highlights/)
- [Jewish Journey to Budapest & Vienna with Rabbi Bedo](https://www.bethelnr.org/budapest/) - Join Rabbi Viki Bedo in Budapest May 2027! Sign Up and Learn More About the Budapest Trip Learn More about the Prague Extension Terms, Conditions, FAQs
- [Limmud (Adult Education)](https://www.bethelnr.org/learn/adult-education/) - Jewish learning is at the heart of our communal and spiritual life at Beth El. We strive to provide enriching and inspiring educational opportunities, no matter your background or experience. Our vision for adult education is to foster a culture of learning that enables every member of our community to become a seeker of Jewish
- [About Us](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/about-us/) - Back to Shoresh Halev home page! About Us Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Musica at Beth El Donate Now! The Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El fulfills a central mission of the synagogue to use music as a foundation for ritual and secular communal life. The goal of the Center is to
- [Music of Prayer](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/music-of-prayer/) - Back to Shoresh Halev home page! Music of Prayer Our prayers are infused with music. We listen, we sing, we build community through music. Donate Now! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. See All Friday Night Holiday Melodies 07 May This is the
- [News Upcoming Events](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/news-upcoming-events/) - Back to Shoresh Halev home page! News / Upcoming Events News of upcoming events, and highlights from the past Donate Now! Upcoming Events Selichot with Special Guest, Chana Raskin September 18th - 20hs Installation Ceremony of Rabbi Viki Bedo November 16th - 20hs Yom Ha’atzmaut with Special Guest Gili Yalo April 21st - 22 HS
- [Shirei Neshama](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shirei-neshama/) - Back to Shoresh Halev home page! Shirei NeshamaSong of Sacred Communal Time Shirei Neshama is a special project of Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El. For this multi-year project, we invite guest artists to join our community around Jewish holidays throughout the year. During their residency at Beth El, they premiere a
- [Shoresh Halev Live!](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev-live-stream/) - Back to Shoresh Halev home page! Shoresh Halev Live! Donate Now!
- [The Bulletin Magazine & Event Recordings](https://www.bethelnr.org/about-us/bulletin-and-event-recordings/) - Check out the latest issue of The Bulletin The Bulletin is Beth El’s print magazine that arrives in member mailboxes every January, March, May, September, and November. To advertise with us, click here. Read Past Issues of The Bulletin ↓ Flip through Photo Albums from Past Events View this profile on Instagram Beth El Synagogue
- [Reshef (Sparks)](https://www.bethelnr.org/learn/religious-school/reshef-sparks/) - We are thrilled to launch Reshef (Sparks), our strategic planning and visioning process for the religious school and youth education at Beth El. For generations, the Religious School has been a cornerstone of our community. Families choose to educate their children with us because of the quality of our program, sense of community, and commitment to
- [Religious School (K-7th)](https://www.bethelnr.org/learn/religious-school/) - Learn More about Reshef (Sparks) About Beth El’s Religious School is a caring and inclusive community of meaningful and engaging learning that inspires a thirst for Jewish living and learning. Our school provides dynamic Jewish experiences using exciting and innovative methodologies, with an emphasis on skill-building and Jewish literacy, with a focus on Hebrew language;
- [Israel 360](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/israel-360/) - Join the Israel 360 Committee Our VisionWays to HelpVolunteer Opportunities for TeensMore Resources Our Vision On a practical level, Israel 360 is also dedicated to coordinating Israel-related programming at Beth El. We are blessed with a busy shul calendar and many different groups that host important Israel programs. Israel 360 will focus on all Israel
- [Join Us For Minyan: We Count On You!](https://www.bethelnr.org/pray/minyan-we-count-on-you/) - Daily Minyan Times Join us for Beth El services. See our full calendar of upcoming services & programs. Sign Up Now Through Our Minyan App! Our updated Minyan App lets you pledge flexible attendance (for daily, weekly, monthly – whatever you are able to do!), and add dates right to your calendar. We meet twice
- [Beth El Livestream](https://www.bethelnr.org/pray/beth-el-livestream/) - Daily Minyan Zoom Sisterhood Zoom Israel360 Zoom Keruv Zoom OBMI/Limmud Zoom SMART Zoom *To join the Minyan Zoom, you must be logged in to a Zoom account with your name and email address. Kabbalat Shabbat Friday night service begins at a different time each week according to the time of sunset. Please check the calendar for the start time
- [Community Resources](https://www.bethelnr.org/community-resources/) - Where to Find a Daily Minyan in Westchester (Kaddish & Prayer Services Guide) For many individuals and families, finding a daily minyan in Read More » Moving to Westchester? How to Find the Right Jewish Community for Your Family Relocating from New York City to Westchester County has become Read More »
- [Beth El Gala 2025](https://www.bethelnr.org/gala-2025/) - Beth El Gala 2025 Thank you for a beautiful Gala 2025. To read the tribute journal for Rabbi David Schuck, please click here. To view the photo album, click here. The Poet Tree Poem Collection
- [Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/) - Jewish music events and performances in Westchester County at Congregation Beth El in New Rochelle. Join our vibrant cultural community.
- [Coming Up](https://www.bethelnr.org/coming-up-old/) - Shabbat Schedule Friday, March 6th5:34pm Candle Lighting6:00pm First Fridays Kabbalat Shabbat Saturday, March 7thParsha Ki Tisa9:00am Shabbat Morning Services10:30am Junior Minyan, Mini Minyan, Tot Shabbat12:45pm Daf Shevui5:40pm Mincha/Maariv6:35pm Havdalah8:00pm Casino Night See our calendar for all upcoming events, Shabbat and weekday service times.​ Daily Calendar ➤ Upcoming Holidays ➤ Limmud Lifelong Learners
- [](https://www.bethelnr.org/minyan/) - Looking for a daily or weekly minyan in Westchester? Join our Conservative synagogue in New Rochelle for prayer services and kaddish.
- [Connect](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/) - For many of us at Beth El, the synagogue is like a second home (or something close to it). We feel blessed to have several generations of many families within our walls and we feel equally blessed when we help a visitor connect with our community. Encountering Judaism at Beth El involves a full range
- [Beth El Nursery School Registration](https://www.bethelnr.org/learn/nursery-school/registration/) - Click Here to Register for the 2026-2027 School Year Learn more about Beth El Nursery School Special Offers 1. Early-Bird Registration Discounted tuition if you register and pay one-third of the tuition by February 1, 2026. 2. Love Beth El Nursery School? Tell your friends! Refer a new family to our Nursery School for the
- [Wedding](https://www.bethelnr.org/lifecycle/wedding/) - Mazal tov! The rabbis teach it is harder for God to make matches between people than it was to split the sea as the Israelites left Egypt during the Exodus. It is not easy to find a life partner and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to support you and celebrate this simcha with
- [Space Rental & Catering](https://www.bethelnr.org/lifecycle/space-rental-catering/) - Beth El Synagogue Center contains large, mid-sized and cozy spaces to mark a special occasion or conduct a meeting. The synagogue is wheelchair accessible with an elevator. In line with our green initiative, we collaborate closely with families, caterers, and vendors to serve with durable/compostable tableware, send all food scraps to composting, and responsibly recycle.
- [Keruv](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/adults/keruv/) - Keruv is Inclusion: Keruv is Hebrew for “to draw closer.” Keruv’s mission is to assist Beth El Synagogue Center in holding its doors wide open for congregants and visitors to feel welcomed, included, and comfortable. We embrace diversity in its many forms, among them age, gender, color, sexual orientation, interfaith partnerships, and the full spectrum
- [About Us](https://www.bethelnr.org/about-us/) - Beth El is a joyful, welcoming, and warm community in Westchester, New York. We thrive on learning, singing, and connecting with one another. We celebrate together and support one another through challenging times. We offer many avenues to spiritual connection – from daily minyan to contemplative Shabbat services, from traditional Shabbat & holiday services to an
- [Our Sanctuary](https://www.bethelnr.org/about-us/our-sanctuary/) - The overall responsibility for building the current campus at North Avenue and Northfield fell, in 1949, on the exceptionally capable shoulders of the synagogue’s honorary president, Stanley Irving Batkin z”l. Mr. Batkin’s father and grandfather had been instrumental in building their respective Brooklyn synagogues and, as Mr. Batkin explained, “I always felt that I would
- [Beth El Sisterhood<br />Baum Judaica Shop](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/judaica-gift-shop/) - Here for your Judaica needs and gifts Sisterhood maintains the Gift Shop, regularly gifting the synagogue with its profits. Beth El’s Baum Judaica Gift Shop was founded and funded by Sarah Baum z”l in memory of her husband, Isadore Baum z”l. The original Gift Shop was a rolling display case holding Judaica items purchased from
- [Safeguarding Our Children](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/youth-family/safeguarding-our-children/) - Beth El Synagogue Center (“Beth El”) is a community that holds the safety and well-being of our children as sacred. This policy applies to all members of the congregation and community – including all staff members, congregants, volunteers and guests. Beth El aims to provide children with a positive and enriching Jewish, educational, spiritual, social
- [Youth (K-7th)](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/youth-family/youth/) - There is something for everyone in our youth community, grades K-7! We have religious, social, and community service (Chesed) programming and more, and we hope that you can join us. Some activities to look forward to include Pool Parties Welcome Back BBQ Sukkah Hop Havdallah & Movie Night Hanukkah Celebration MLK Jr. Mitzvah Day Iceskating
- [Tots (Ages 0-5)](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/youth-family/tots/) - Our tots programming is designed for Beth El kids five and under and their grown ups. This vibrant community at Beth comes together every week on Shabbat to pray, play on the playground, and enjoy kiddush lunch. We also organize periodic Shabbat dinners, as well as fun activities like Mini Hakafot, Mini Megillah, picnics in
- [Youth Services](https://www.bethelnr.org/pray/youth-services/) - Tot Shabbat (Ages 0-5) is an exciting way for our tots to begin to learn the service through song, prayer, stories, and games. Parents must attend with their children. A snack is provided. This service begins at 10:30am. Mini Minyan (K-2nd Grade) is a participatory service that engages children in early elementary school on Shabbat
- [Donate](https://www.bethelnr.org/donate/) - Beth El is more than just a physical space – it is a vibrant and dynamic community that provides us with a sense of belonging and purpose. Here, we come together to worship, to celebrate, and to grieve, as we draw strength and comfort from one another. Through cultural and spiritual education, Beth El empowers
- [An Invitation to Beth El's 2025 Yom Hazikaron Tekes, Yom Ha'atzmaut Service and Celebration](https://www.bethelnr.org/yom-haatzmaut-2025/) - An Invitation from Rabbi Schuck Watch the Sermon Register Here for Beth El's Yom Hazikaron Tekes, Yom Ha'atzmaut Service and Celebration
- [Volunteer](https://www.bethelnr.org/volunteer/)
- [B’nei Mitzvah](https://www.bethelnr.org/lifecycle/bnei-mitzvah/) - Mazal tov! Becoming b’nei mitzvah is a sacred journey that starts before and extends long after the day of your simcha (celebration). This lifecycle moment can be a transformative experience for your entire family. At Beth El, this journey is grounded in three core pillars of Jewish life and identity: Torah: a lifelong exploration of
- [Sisterhood Blankets](https://www.bethelnr.org/sisterhood-blankets/) - Email wecaresisterhood@gmail.com
- [Commemorative Quilt Project](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/volunteering/commemorative-quilt-project/) - Losing a loved one during the eighteen months beginning in March 2020, was a compounded experience of losses. The pandemic changed the way we visited people who were sick and the way we held the hands of a person preparing to die. The experiences of grief without shiva, without community, and without consistent access to
- [Clergy](https://www.bethelnr.org/about-us/our-people/clergy/) - David A. Schuck Rabbi(914) 235-2700, Ext. 230dschuck@bethelnr.org Learn More Rabbi Schuck was installed as Beth El’s spiritual leader in 2015 after serving as Rabbi at Pelham Jewish Center for eleven years. He is an adjunct lecturer in the Professional and Pastoral Skills Department of the Rabbinical School at the Jewish Theological Seminary, as well as
- [Communal Freezer](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/volunteering/communal-freezer/) - Did you have a stressful week? Is cooking/ordering dinner the last thing on your mind? Have no fear, Beth El is here to take care of you! We have ready-to-eat meals prepared by our Communal Freezer Team. Our Communal Freezer is open whenever Beth El is open. Grab a meal, put it in your oven
- [Green Team](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/volunteering/green-team/) - The Green Team was established in 2018 with the mission to incrementally move the Beth El community into more environmentally sustainable habits. The initial step was planning and implementing a “zero waste” policy for our weekly Shabbat Kiddush lunch: all lunch remainders – food, plates and utensils – disposed of in containers for compostables, recyclables,
- [Shabbat](https://www.bethelnr.org/pray/shabbat/) - Our Shabbat Services *All services are in person and livestreamed, except Kavannah: Mindfulness & Contemplation, which is only in person. Learn about Shabbat Child Supervision here. Kabbalat Shabbat & Maariv Our Friday evening service is full of singing, joy, and spiritual nourishment. The times vary according to sunset, so please consult our calendar. for this
- [FAQs](https://www.bethelnr.org/faqs/) - Shabbat Child Supervision FAQ Shabbat Supervision Launches February 2025!Part of our vision for our community is to make Beth El a place that feels like a second home for our kids. We love seeing children in shul, their presence infuses the synagogue with energy and a sense of vitality. We cherish our families and
- [Beth El Shabbaton 5785](https://www.bethelnr.org/shabbaton-5785/) - The Program FAQs Our Space What time can I check in? Check-in will begin at 2:30pm, please note candle lighting is at 4:50pm, so we would like everybody to check in before that time. If you arrive after sundown, please visit the front desk to check in. Please be in touch with any questions regarding
- [Our Story](https://www.bethelnr.org/about-us/our-story/) - Our Beginnings Beth El Synagogue Center of New Rochelle was created from the 1949 merger of Beth El Synagogue in downtown New Rochelle with a newly formed congregation in the north end of New Rochelle. Within months following the merger, the congregation purchased four acres at North Avenue and Northfield Road where Beth El Synagogue
- [Beth El Constitution](https://www.bethelnr.org/about-us/beth-el-constitution/) - Updated December 18, 2024 ARTICLE IThe name of this Congregation shall beBETH EL SYNAGOGUE OF NEW ROCHELLE, INC. ARTICLE IIPURPOSEThe object of this Congregation shall be:(a) To establish and maintain a Synagogue for divine worship and religious observance;(b) To maintain schools for instruction in Jewish religious doctrine, history and culture;(c) To provide and maintain facilities
- [Membership](https://www.bethelnr.org/about-us/join-beth-el/) - Whether you are interested in attending a program, just visiting for Shabbat, new to the area, or curious about membership – we would love the chance to get to know you. Please get in touch so that we can connect with you. Contact Us About Membership Learn More About Our Synagogue Our Clergy Our Story Our
- [End of Life & Mourning](https://www.bethelnr.org/lifecycle/end-of-life-mourning/) - The last days of one’s life or of a loved one’s life can be complex emotional experiences– at times painful and confusing, at times moving and loving. Our clergy are here to offer pastoral care and visit with you during this time. Please keep us updated by contacting the clergy at clergy@bethelnr.org or 914-235-2700. Next
- [Contact Us](https://www.bethelnr.org/about-us/contact/) - Whether you are interested in attending a program, just visiting for Shabbat, new to the area, or curious about membership – we would love the chance to get to know you. Please email info@bethelnr.org so that we can connect with you. Email Us Beth El Synagogue Center1324 North AvenueNew Rochelle, NY 10804(914) 235-2700info@bethelnr.org
- [Careers](https://www.bethelnr.org/about-us/careers/) - DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (part-time, 25 hours per week) Beth El Synagogue Center (Beth El) is a large, multi-generational, egalitarian congregation, located in New Rochelle, New York. Beth El provides a wide range of religious, educational, social and community activities for all ages. The congregation is a thriving community and we are looking for a Development Director
- [Passover 5784](https://www.bethelnr.org/passover-5784/)
- [Youth & Family Shabbat](https://www.bethelnr.org/youth-family-shabbat/) - February 9-10, 2024 Join us for our annual Youth & Family Shabbat! We invite children and families of all ages, stages, and schools to join us at Beth El. Shirateinu performs on Friday night during our extra-kid-friendly services and Shabbat dinner, and our Teens takeover Shabbat morning services on Saturday. We also include an educators’
- [Beth El Israel Mission Trip](https://www.bethelnr.org/beth-el-israel-mission-trip/) - Many in the Beth El community have wondered how they can best support Israel during the ongoing crisis and deliver help where it’s needed the most. In addition to giving financial support, some have also expressed interest in providing more hands-on help, by giving to Israel – in Israel. In response, the Israel 360 Committee,
- [Israel Mission Trip](https://www.bethelnr.org/israel-mission-trip/) - Volunteer Mission brochure (Rev. 12-6-23)
- [Rabbi Viki Bedo](https://www.bethelnr.org/rabbi-viki-bedo/) - Rabbi Viki Bedo serves as the assistant rabbi at Congregation Olam Tikvah in Fairfax, VA, near Washington DC. She received her rabbinic ordination in 2021 from the Jewish Theological Seminary, where she was a Wexner Graduate Fellow. While at JTS, Rabbi Bedo was the rabbinical intern at Park Avenue Synagogue, worked as a Jewish education
- [Semi-Annual Meeting 2023](https://www.bethelnr.org/semi-annual-meeting-2023/) - 5.17.23 Semi Annual Meeting
- [Teen Learning](https://www.bethelnr.org/learn/teen-learning/) - We are excited to be part of the Westchester Teen Collab, a program that brings together 8th-12th graders from six synagogues in Southern Westchester for learning and fun. The program is made up of three modules (fall, winter, and spring) and takes place from 6:30-8:00 pm at JCC Midwestchester and includes dinner. Each module has
- [The Playground Project](https://www.bethelnr.org/the-playground-project/)
- [Message From Rabbi Schuck in Israel](https://www.bethelnr.org/message-from-rabbi-schuck-in-israel/) - [I intended to send this on Monday, before the UJA Federation solidarity mission began. My hope was to share more personally about my visit with my family and friends here before writing about the mission itself. I just have not had a moment to finish this note. Everything written below took place before the formal
- [Rabbi Viktoria Bedo's Visit to Beth El](https://www.bethelnr.org/rabbi-viktoria-bedos-visit-to-beth-el/) - Friday, November 17th, 2023:6:00 p.m. – Shabbat ServicesJoin us for Kabbalat Shabbat and a d’var torah from Rabbi Bedo. 7:00 p.m. – Community DinnerShabbat Community Dinner with Rabbi Bedo. Register here. Saturday, November 18th, 20239:00 a.m. – Shabbat ServicesPlease join us for Shabbat Services and a sermon delivered by Rabbi Bedo.Rabbi Bedo will visit the Tot Shabbat service.
- [Rabbi Leora Kling Perkins Visit to Beth El](https://www.bethelnr.org/rabbi-leora-kling-perkins-visit-to-beth-el-synagogue-center/) - Schedule: November 3rd – November 5th, 2023. Friday, November 3rd, 2023:6:00 p.m. – Shabbat ServicesJoin us for Kabbalat Shabbat and a d’var torah from Rabbi Kling Perkins. Saturday, November 4th, 20239:00 a.m. – Shabbat ServicesJoin us for Shabbat Services and a sermon delivered by Rabbi Kling Perkins. Rabbi Kling Perkins will visit the Tot Shabbat service. Join us
- [Sukkot and Simchat Torah](https://www.bethelnr.org/sukkot-and-simchat-torah/) - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH6:10 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat Service (In Person & Livestream)6:11 pm: Candle lighting SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7TH9:00 am: Shemini Atzeret and Shabbat Services and the Aufruf ofRabbi Jessica Fisher & Rabbi Geoffrey Claussen (In Person & Livestream)10:30 am: Tot Shabbat (In Person)10:30 am: Mini Minyan (In Person)5:30 pm: Mini Hakafot (In Person)Come dance with the Torah! Celebrate another cycle of Torah reading with singing
- [Rabbi Search Candidate: Rabbi Viki Bedo](https://www.bethelnr.org/rabbi-search-candidate-rabbi-viki-bedo/) - Schedule for Rabbi Bedo’s Visit to Beth El Synagogue Center October 13th – October 15th, 2023 Friday, October 13th: 6:00 p.m. – Shabbat Services Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat and a d’var torah from Rabbi Bedo. 7:00 p.m. – Community Dinner Click here to register for the dinner. This will be an opportunity to
- [Test Placeholder](https://www.bethelnr.org/test-1324-test/)
- [Pray](https://www.bethelnr.org/pray/) - Prayer and spirituality are the heartbeat of our community. Whether it is gathering for daily minyan (communal services) or raising our voices in song on Shabbat, our spiritual offerings provide opportunities for connection, inspiration, and seeking for everyone.
- [Religious School Registration](https://www.bethelnr.org/learn/religious-school/religious-school-registration/) - Don’t miss our early bird! Register by June 30th for $100 off each child! We offer Religious School programming for K-7th grade. We meet on Sundays mornings & Thursday afternoons. Click Here to Register If you have questions, please email Alyssa at aberman@bethelnr.org.
- [Youth & Family](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/youth-family/) - There is a teaching in Jewish tradition that the world exists because of the breath of children engaging in Jewish life. This is certainly true at Beth El, where children gleefully race down our halls, dance with Torahs, and sing beloved Jewish songs and prayers. Our youth and family programming is designed to help Beth
- [Our People](https://www.bethelnr.org/about-us/our-people/) - Meet the clergy, staff and lay leaders actively engaged to keep the Beth El community thriving.
- [Covid-19 Information](https://www.bethelnr.org/about-us/covid-19-information/) - Below please find our COVID-19 safety protocols as of May 12, 2023. Because the situation is ever-changing, this page may be updated without advance notice. Yesterday marked the end of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration. As a nation, we now find ourselves at a different point in the pandemic – with more tools
- [Semi Annual Meeting Minutes](https://www.bethelnr.org/semi-annual-meeting-minutes/) - Proposed Officers_Trustee_UPDATED Beth El Semi Annual Meeting 12.14.22.docx TUITION FOR 2023_24_ DAY CAMP, NURSERY SCHOOL, RELIGIOUS SCHOOL – Sheet1
- [Beth El Funds](https://www.bethelnr.org/donate/beth-el-funds/) - Adult Education: Expand your Jewish knowledge and challenge what you already know in new and exciting ways. The Yvette and Herman Gordon Century Fund for Adult Teaching and Learning Affiliated programs: Funds that are affiliated with Beth El. Sisterhood Donation Men’s Club Donation Building fund: To provide for renovation and enhancement of the Beth El
- [HOPE Community Services](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/volunteering/hope-community-services/) - HOPE Community Services Sunday Morning Breakfast Distribution:Beth El periodically organizes Sunday morning breakfast distributions for HOPE Community Services. We need volunteers to come to Beth El on the Friday afternoon before each distribution to help pack lunches and 4-5 volunteers to help us hand out breakfast and toiletries on the morning of the distribution. We
- [Daily Minyan](https://www.bethelnr.org/pray/daily-minyan/) - Traditional in tempo and cadence, permeated with warmth and caring, Beth El’s daily prayer service offers a valuable respite from the worries and pressures of the world. It also can provide time for self-reflection. Even if you have never worn a tallit or tefillin (prayer shawl or prayer boxes), or you are unfamiliar with the
- [Sign up to Read Torah or Haftarah](https://www.bethelnr.org/pray/sign-up-to-read-torah-or-haftara/) - Sign up to chant Torah or Haftarah We value communal participation in our services. One way members of the community can participate is by volunteering to read Torah or Haftarah. You can sign up to read here. To help you prepare, you can consult images of our Sefer Torah with your aliyah here. If this
- [Torah Images](https://www.bethelnr.org/torahimages/) - Select a weekly parasha and aliyah below to display photographs of the the actual Torah that we use each week at Beth El. Please note: the images are for weekly Shabbat morning services only. We use a different Torah for Holidays and for the maftir on special Shabbatot. Click here to visit our Torah reading sign
- [Volunteering](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/volunteering/) - Looking for volunteering opportunities to make a difference? This is your chance to get involved! Beth El is always on the lookout to strengthen the ways we act as a community of care, not just for our own membership but also for the broader communities in which we find ourselves. Here are three ways you can
- [Welcoming a Child](https://www.bethelnr.org/lifecycle/welcoming-a-child/) - Naming a Child Our sages teach that each person has three names – one they are given by their parents, one by their friends and community, and one they will earn for themselves. Welcoming your child with a ritual naming ceremony, either a Brit Milah (bris) or a Simchat Bat, is an opportunity to affirm
- [The Sylvia & Robert Scher Chesed Community](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/volunteering/the-sylvia-and-robert-scher-chesed-community/) - At Beth El, we believe we have a central commitment and obligation to perform acts of chesed both within and outside of our congregational community. Through our Chesed Community, we hope to make it easier to bring our members together in order to acknowledge the joyful moments in our lives, comfort the sorrowful in meaningful
- [Physical or Mental Illness](https://www.bethelnr.org/lifecycle/physical-or-mental-illness/) - Mental Health Resources Pastoral Support Please let our clergy team know if you or a loved one are ill, undergoing surgery, or are in need of pastoral support. We are here to offer regular check-in calls, visit you at home or in the hospital, or meet for counseling sessions at Beth El. Please contact our
- [Refugee Assistance](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/volunteering/refugee-assistance/) - Beth El Synagogue is a member of the Interfaith Council of New Americans Westchester (ICNAW), a volunteer group comprised of diverse religious and secular organizations. ICNAW works with HIAS, the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, which has been "in business" for over 150 years, welcoming and supporting new arrivals to the United States, including many of
- [Shabbat Resources](https://www.bethelnr.org/learn/shabbat-resources/) - Shabbat at Home Shabbat at Home is an initiative to empower each of us to practice Judaism more independently through rituals and spiritual practices that developed over two millennia. Beth El is ready and eager to help you develop a new spiritual practice or deepen an existing one. Please check out the following resources to
- [Bikkur Holim](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/volunteering/bikkur-holim/) - In Judaism, visiting the sick, or bikkur cholim, isn't just a nice thing to do; it is a mitzvah, an obligation that falls on each member of the community. At Beth El, we take this obligation seriously. We have a new team of dedicated volunteers who visit and call home-bound seniors, make trips to the
- [Adults](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/adults/) - Learning about Judaism is not just for kids. Taking a deep dive into Jewish texts is not just for rabbis. Joyous encounters with friends and the warmth of socializing are found not only in secular settings. And those on whom you can lean in difficult times number more than you think. Beth El can be
- [Day Camp](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/day-camp/)
- [Mental Health Resources](https://www.bethelnr.org/lifecycle/physical-or-mental-illness/mental-health-resources/) - Westchester Psychological AssociationWCPA P O Box 339-HScarsdale, NY 10538914-723-3030Email: WCPA4U@verizon.net Family Services of Westchester2975 Westchester Avenue, Suite 401Purchase, NY 10577914-937-2320914-937-3183 fax Mental Health Association of WestchesterInformation and Referral Line – (914) 345-0700 ext. 7303Crisis Prevention Hotline: 914-266-2922 The Guidance Center of Westchester914-613-0700General inquiries: Info@TheGuidanceCenter.org NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness100 Clearbrook Rd, Elmsford, NY 10523Phone: (914) 592-5458 M-F 9am-2pmEmail: info@nami.orgCrisis
- [Mental Health Initiative](https://www.bethelnr.org/lifecycle/physical-or-mental-illness/mental-health-initiative/) - Borne of a deep understanding that any one of us can be vulnerable to changes in our mental health at any stage of life, we seek to educate, support and normalize conversation with and about those who are coping with mental illness and their loved ones. To that end, Beth El's mental health initiative has
- [Conversion](https://www.bethelnr.org/lifecycle/conversion/) - Becoming a Jew There are many paths that might have led you to choose to explore converting to Judaism. Whatever your reason, we hope we can help guide you through your exploration and learning. While Beth El does not have a formal conversion program, our rabbis work individually with those who are interested in becoming
- [Internal Calendar](https://www.bethelnr.org/internal-calendar/) - [events_calendar full="1" long_events="1"]
- [Pastoral Care](https://www.bethelnr.org/lifecycle/pastoral-care/) - Pastoral care at Beth El is based on a model of emotional and spiritual support provided by our rabbis and cantor. Grounded in Jewish tradition, Beth El’s clergy team is here to listen and provide a compassionate, non-judgmental presence for individuals and families who are struggling, navigating loss and doubt, celebrating, and more. To set
- [Divorce](https://www.bethelnr.org/lifecycle/divorce/) - Just as a Jewish marriage begins with ritual, the end of a Jewish marriage involves a ritual, too. A Jewish divorce requires the giving and receiving of a get, a bill of divorce. If you would like to speak with a member of our clergy team about this ritual or if you would like pastoral
- [Learn](https://www.bethelnr.org/learn/) - Beth El is a community of learners: from our enriching nursery school to our innovative adult learning opportunities, education and transformative Jewish experiences are at the core of everything we do. We hope you will join us in mining our rich tradition for meaning and connection.
- [Lifecycle](https://www.bethelnr.org/lifecycle/) - Beth El is a community of care. We are here to celebrate with one another, mourn together, and mark each of life’s moments. Our clergy are here to guide you and our community is here to support you. In short, we are here for you every step of the way.

## Events

- [Selichot with Special Guest, Chana Raskin](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/events/selichot-with-special-guest-chana-raskin/) - Beth El’s Selichot service was an extraordinary evening of music, reflection, and spiritual renewal featuring special guest Chana Raskin, with guest musicians Eleonore Weill, Shane Shanahan, Sam Harmet, plus Beth El musicians, Jenny Longman, Nurit Pacht, led by Music Director Jack Klebanow. Drawing on the contemplative spirit of RAZA, Chana’s mystical communal exploration of sacred
- [Installation Ceremony of Rabbi Viki Bedo](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/events/installation-ceremony-of-rabbi-viki-bedo/) - Rabbi Viki Bedo was formally installed as Rabbi of the community in a moving and music-filled ceremony celebrating leadership, learning, and spirit. The ceremony featured communal singing of nigunim and a stirring rendition of the Hungarian Jewish classic “Szól a Kakas Már,” alongside the heartfelt tribute song “Ayala,” beautifully sung by Deborah Sacks Mintz. Music
- [Yom Ha’atzmaut with Special Guest Gili Yalo](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/events/yom-haatzmaut-with-special-guest-gili-yalo/) - The community together with guests from throughou the region gathered for a powerful and uplifting celebration of Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut, moving from remembrance to joy through music, prayer, and storytelling. The evening featured our special, “raise-the-roof” Hallel service, accompanied by a full band, filling the sanctuary with energy and gratitude in celebration of
- [May, 2027:  Shoresh Halev to make Beth El Album with Launch Performance](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/events/make-beth-el-album/) - An exciting initiative planned for the coming year is the creation of a Beth El album of original Jewish music by the clergy team and select congregants. Drawing inspiration from the Shabbat liturgy and other sacred texts, the project will feature newly composed melodies reflecting the spirit, creativity, and communal voice of Beth El. The

## News

- [Shoresh Halev Receives Donation of Fully Refurbished, 1904 Custom Art Case Louis IV Steinway Model B Piano](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/news/shoresh-halev-receives-donation-of-fully-refurbished/) - August 2025 Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El received an extraordinary gift: a fully restored 1904 Steinway Model B grand piano with a one of a kind Louis XIV art case, generously donated by Marc Bell Capital Partners. Delivered to Shoresh directly from the Steinway Restoration Factory, the instrument’s exceptional quality and
- [Launch of “We Count on You”  Daily Minyan Marketing Campaign](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/news/we-count-on-you/) - Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El, together with the Clergy Team, launched the the “We Count on You!” Daily Minyan Marketing Campaign as part of its broader Prayer Initiative dedicated to strengthening communal prayer life at Beth El. The Campaign highlights the Daily Minyan as the “quiet pulse” of the congregation —
- [Back to the source:  Shoresh Halev’s “In The City of God” Klezmer Music Played in Krakow, Poland](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/news/back-to-the-source-shoresh-halevs-in-the-city-of-god-klezmer-music-played-in-krakow-poland/) - Performing live in Krakow, Poland, Frank London and Music Director, Jack Klebanow gave a rousing performance of Frank’s 8 new Klezmer compositions, released on all platforms as “In the City of God” album. Originally commissioned by Shoresh for Simchat Torah as part of our Shirei Neshama series, the Krakow Culture Festival performance featured a band

## Music of Prayer

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## Listening Room

- [Our prayers are infused with music. We listen](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/listening-room/first-test/) - Our prayers are infused with music. We listen, we sing, we build community through music.Our prayers are infused with music. We listen, we sing, we build community through music.Our prayers are infused with music. We listen, we sing, we build community through music.Our prayers are infused with music. We listen, we sing, we build community

## Shirei Neshama

- [The Backstory - Dayenu - Galeet Dardashti](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/shirei-neshama/the-backstory-dayenu-galeet-dardashti/)
- [Dayenu - Galeet Dardashti & Divahn (World Premiere)](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/shirei-neshama/dayenu-galeet-dardashti-divahn-world-premiere/)
- [The Backstory - Ein Kamocha - Rabbi Josh Warshawsky](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/shirei-neshama/the-backstory-ein-kamocha-rabbi-josh-warshawsky/)
- [Ein Kamocha - Rabbi Josh Warshawsky (World Premiere Performance)](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/shirei-neshama/ein-kamocha-rabbi-josh-warshawsky-world-premiere-performance/)
- [The Backstory - Al Hanisim - Chazan Basya Schechter](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/shirei-neshama/the-backstory-al-hanisim-chazan-basya-schechter/)
- [Al Hanisim - Chazan Basya Schechter and Pharaoh's Daughter (World Premiere)](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/shirei-neshama/al-hanisim-chazan-basya-schechter-and-pharaohs-daughter-world-premiere/)
- [The Back Story: Lo Yisa Goy - Nava Tehila](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/shirei-neshama/new-new-new/)
- [Ashirah - R. Yosef Goldman (World Premiere)](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/shirei-neshama/24840/)
- [Lo Yisa Goy - Nava Tehila (World Premiere Performance)](https://www.bethelnr.org/connect/shoresh-halev/shirei-neshama/the-post-two/)

## Categories

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## Music Categories

- [Friday Night](https://www.bethelnr.org/music-category/friday-night-kabbalat-shabbat-melodies/)
- [Holiday Melodies](https://www.bethelnr.org/music-category/holiday-melodies/)