High Five Tennis is starting at Beth El next week! Kevin Hylton, Beth El Day Camp's Tennis Instructor, offers a wonderful age-appropriate program for children ages three to five. Please see program details below. Click here to register. To all our After Care families: Next Monday will be our first Staff Meeting, so After Care will be ending at 3:00 pm. Please be sure to check the school calendar for future monthly staff meetings to be able to plan accordingly.
Our Challah in Your Cubby fundraiser started today, but it's not too late to sign up to receive a challah beginning next week. Pleaseclick here. Program details may be found below. Our Hot Lunch program begins this Monday, September 29. Children who eat lunch at school can enjoy hot meals three days a week. You can sign your child up to receive pizza on Mondays and/or Thursdays, and pasta on Wednesdays. Food is provided by Prime Time Cafe. Full program details may be found below. Click here to sign upby Sunday (9/28) at midnight. A special message from Naava, our Atelierista:
The Art Room Is Collecting...
Interesting types of markers or crayons. So far we have crayons shaped like rocket ships and dreidels. We love to collect non-traditional drawing tools. Colorful and patterned rolls of tape. Stickers of all kinds! Fun magnets for our art magnet wall.
Please bring all items to the Nursery School office. We thank you in advance.
SAVE THE DATE for a unique and invaluable opportunity to explore how we can support young children's healthy relationship with screens - maximizing the positives, reducing the negatives, and building stronger family routines. Featuring Dr. Yoni Schwab, Assistant Head of School at Shefa School and clinical psychologist, who will guide us with research-backed strategies and tools for parents and caregivers.
Navigating Screens: Helping Our Little Ones Thrive, On and Offline | The Jewish Educator Portal October 23, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - In Person Congregation Kol Ami in White Plains Program details below. Click here to register.
Please be sure to scroll down below for important detailed information...
Wimbletots is coming to Beth El! Join High Five Tennis on Tuesdays After School
2:00 - 2:30 pm (3 year olds) 2:40 - 3:10 pm (4 year olds) 3:10 - 3:40 pm (5 year olds)
9 Sessions: 9/30, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12;/16 Click here to register
High Five Tennis specializes in children 2-10 years and is run by Beth El Day Camp's Tennis Instructor, Kevin Hylton. Children will work on fundamentals of strokes with a focus on fun and games during this nine week session. The goal of this program is to instill a love of tennis in the children.
Let your child fall in love with tennis!
Kevin has been teaching tennis in clubs in Washington, DC, New York City, and Westchester for over thirty years. He is a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association.
High Five Tennis Academy focuses on:
Personalized Instruction: Tailored to each child's unique learning style, pace, and developmental stage. Strong Foundations: Developing solid strokes, excellent footwork, and a deep understanding of court movement. Collaborative Learning: Fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive learning environment. Fun and Engaging: Creating a joyful experience with age-appropriate music and a focus on making learning fun.
Partnerships HFT partners with the USTA/Eastern Division to bring programming to the communities in Southern Westchester and to offer tournament play to red and orange ball kids in a fun, safe environment. We are endorsed by Wilson Sporting goods and are WTEAMmembers.
Contact info: Kevin - 646.388.0030 www.highfivetennis.com Tuition: $550 made payable to Kevin Hylton ( OR Venmo is: @kevin-hylton-0; Zelle: 914-704-7179). $50 of this amount is a donation to Beth El Synagogue
Fall Family Fun Event at The Leffell School Sunday, October 19, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Looking for a fun outdoor activity on a Sunday? Let the fall fun begin! Bring your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to our Fall Family Fun event on Sunday, Explore the playground, dive into sensory play, and treat yourself to fall snacks. Click here to register.
Navigating Screens: Helping Our Little Ones Thrive, On and Offline | The Jewish Educator Portal October 23, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - In Person Congregation Kol Ami in White Plains Click here for event details and to register.
Ever handed your phone to your child just to get a moment of peace? You’re not alone! We ask that you join us for a workshop with Dr. Yoni Schwab, Assistant Head of School at the Shefa School in Manhattan, and get practical tips to help your kids thrive—on and offline! Empower your family to build healthy screen habits from the start! Join us for a practical workshop designed for parents of young children, where we’ll explore how to make technology work for your family—not against it. Learn science-backed strategies to help your little ones thrive both on and offline.
A Important Message from Our PTA President, Kara Kalman
Dear Nursery School Parents,
It was so wonderful seeing so many of you at Back to School night! I wanted to take a moment to re-introduce myself. My name is Kara Kalman and I will be chairing the Beth El Nursery School PTA this year. I am so excited for this school year and the community we will build.
We have many wonderful events happening this year, but none of them are possible without volunteers to help plan and execute them. Below is a link to the Volunteer form. We strongly encourage everyone to find a committee to volunteer for and join. I promise that there are jobs, small and big, something for everyone regardless of how much time you have to offer.
The Nursery School PTA's official kick-off meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct 22 at 8pm. It will be a great time to learn more about and brainstorm for each event and help create our goals for the year. During the meeting, we’ll provide everyone with an overview of the role of the PTA, explain the responsibilities of each committee and break up into small groups so that we can begin to get to work. Your participation is essential in order to guarantee successful programming in the school year ahead.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ronnie, Shery or me.
Sign Up for Toddler Time - Now Twice A Week!
Registration is now open for our Fall Session of Toddler Time, which begins on Tuesday, October 21. New this year - Toddler Time will now be twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays! Please see details on the flyer below and click here to register:
Mabel's Label's Fundraising
We are continuing our fundraising throughMabel's Labels. With every order we will earn 20% commission for our school. If you are not familiar with Mabel's Labels, they offer personalized waterproof name labels for your children's items. This is the perfect time to get your orders in before the school year begins. Visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com and choose Beth El Nursery School (New Rochelle) from the organization list.Click here to order.
The 2025-2026 School Calendar
Please click herefor a printable copy of our school calendar for the upcoming year. Dates and times are subject to change.Your text goes here!
The 2025-2026 Parent Guide
Pleaseclick herefor a printable copy of our Parent Guide.This document contains essential information and will answer many of your questions regarding school procedures, supplies needed, snack/lunch prep, etc. This is a helpful document to reference throughout the school year. Please review it in its entirety and be sure to print out, sign and return the final page to your child's teachers
Upcoming Events
Monday, September 29 - Hot Lunch Program begins. Click here to register Monday, September 29 - Staff Meeting, After Care ends at 3:00 pm. Friday, October 10 - SAVE THE DATE: Breakfast in the Sukkah. Details to follow. Sunday, October 19, 2:00 - 3:30 pm - Fall Family Fun at the Leffell Lower SchoolClick here to register. Thursday, October 23, 7:30 - 9:00 pm - Navigating Screens, Helping Our Little Ones ThriveClick here for program details and to register.
Check out the Beth El Baum Judaica Shop for New Items Contact Carole at or Ellen to make an appointment. Cash or check.
Condolences to the LeBowitz and Reis families on the loss of our member, Jerome D. LeBowitz z"l.
Condolences to Robin Seltzer and Nancy Kline on the loss of their mother Yvette Seltzer z"l, and condolences also to Sam (Michele) Sherman, Jake Sherman and Max Kline on the loss of their grandmother.
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.
Westchester Commemorates October 7 Join together as a community on Sunday, October 5th 7:00-8:30pm at Temple Israel Center for a commemoration marking two years since the attacks of October 7, 2023 - to remember, to stand united and to honor the lives that have been lost. Register here. For more information please contact Hila Madar Itzkovitz at hilamad@jafi.org.
Leffell High School Open House - Sunday, October 19 at 9:30 a.m. We're excited to welcome students and parents to our Upper School campus to learn more about The Leffell High School. You'll get to experience demo classes in secular and Judaic studies, learn about the Engineering & Entrepreneurship course, and hear directly from students about all of the unique opportunities that await. To RSVP for our Open House, click here.
Mitch Albom Author Reading & Book Signing at Kol Ami Author Mitch Albom(Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five Poeple You Meet in Heaven) will stop at Kol Ami on his book tour for his latest novel, Twice—a powerful story of love, second chances, and the choices that shape our lives. Click here to register for the October 9th (7:30pm) event.
Friends of the IDF Annual Dinner "A Night to Salute Our Heroes" join Westchester, Connecticut, Riverdale, and Western New York communities in Greenwhich, Connecticut on Sunday, October 26th at 5:30pm (location provided upon registration). Cocktail Attire / Dietary Laws Observed / Space is Limited. With speaker Lior Raz, Actor and Screenwriter (who you may know from his work as co-creator & star of Netflix’s award-winning drama, Fauda). Register here.
Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center Annual Benefit on Thursday, October 30th at 6:30pm will honor the Kaidanow Family Jerry, Ellen, Joseph and Ellen, with Keynote Speaker David Harris. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dinner. Learn more and register here.
Volunteers Needed at HOPE Community Kitchen Volunteers are needed to help sort clothing and set up for our Back to School Essentials Event. Please help us prepare for this important event. Please come to our office at 50 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle. Our parking lot is entered via Union Ave - please ring the bell outside the double gray doors next to the mailboxes (to your left as you face Washington Ave). Please sign up on our Volunteer Portal. Thank you for volunteering at Hope!
RUN 4 THEIR LIVES is an opportunity to create community while supporting the releease of the hostages in Gaza. You can read more information about our 'why' at Run4lives.org. The group meets weekly on Sunday mornings. Participants can walk or run as much as they would like. Learn more about the upcoming November Israel trip, as well as weekly announcements about meetup locations in the WhatsApp Group, which you can join here.
For event accessibility needs, please be in touch so we can address them.
Friday, September 19th 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:40pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, September 20th Parashat Nitzavim 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Junior Minyan, Mini Minyan Tot Shabbat There will be a standup kiddush this week in the lobby. 11:00am Kavvanah 12:45pm Daf Shevui 6:40pm Mincha/Maariv 7:38pm Havdalah
New Shabbat Spaces (Play Areas) for Our Children
After Tots, Mini Minyan, and Junior Minyan Children are welcome to play in the Motor Room, Youth Lounge and Playgrounds
with parent supervision, as well as to be present in the Sanctuary. We appreciate
our parents' support in monitoring their children in these spaces and ensuring
that their children clean up when they are done playing.
Enhanced Tickets
For those that purchased Enhanced Membership, you will receive
your seating assignment for Rosh Hashanah by email from
highholidays@bethelnr.org by Sunday afternoon.
🎶 We are excited to bring Nigun HaLev 🎶
(The Melody of the Heart) to Rosh Hashanah this year On the second day of Rosh Hashana, join us for Nigun Halev, a song-filled, traditional service, from 9:00am to 12:30pm, in the Kasakove. This traditional service will center on communal singing and communal participation. We aim to create a prayer experience that is heartfelt, joyful, and rooted in tradition. Led by Rabbi Schuck, Jack Klebanow, and members of the prayer team, Nigun HaLev will be a smaller, more intimate service shaped by congregational singing. This service runs parallel to the Sanctuary Service beginning with the Torah service and continuing through the end of Musaf, and will include a sermon delivered by Rabbi Bedo as well as teachings throughout. Even if you did not register to join this service, you are welcome to join.
Save the Date! Rabbi Bedo’s Installation Sunday, November 16th, 2025, 11:00am Installation Ceremony, Followed by Brunch
Check out the Beth El Baum Judaica Shop for New Items Contact Carole at or Ellen to make an appointment. Cash or check.
Mazal tov to Bernie Katz on the birth of another great grand-daughter, Yedida Rebecca Katz.
Mazal tov to Elly & Teddy Zabb on the birth of their great grandson, and to parents Sam & MIchal Amiel, and to grandparents Amy Zabb Amiel & Simon Amiel and Shira & Jeffrey Beer. Those marking a simcha, observing the loss of a loved one, or someone who is sick or recovering from an illness have delighted/comforted that their lifecycle event has inspired generosity. If you would like to make a donation to Beth El in honor or in memory, please click here. MISHEBERACH LIST If you would like to add a name to the Misheberach list, please email Rabbi Sitkin at zsitkin@bethelnr.org.
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.
Westchester Commemorates October 7 Join together as a community on Sunday, October 5th 7:00-8:30pm at Temple Israel Center for a commemoration marking two years since the attacks of October 7, 2023 - to remember, to stand united and to honor the lives that have been lost. Register here. For more information please contact Hila Madar Itzkovitz at hilamad@jafi.org.
Leffell High School Open House - Sunday, October 19 at 9:30 a.m. We're excited to welcome students and parents to our Upper School campus to learn more about The Leffell High School. You'll get to experience demo classes in secular and Judaic studies, learn about the Engineering & Entrepreneurship course, and hear directly from students about all of the unique opportunities that await. To RSVP for our Open House, click here.
Mitch Albom Author Reading & Book Signing at Kol Ami Author Mitch Albom(Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five Poeple You Meet in Heaven) will stop at Kol Ami on his book tour for his latest novel, Twice—a powerful story of love, second chances, and the choices that shape our lives. Click here to register for the October 9th (7:30pm) event.
Volunteers Needed at HOPE Community Kitchen Volunteers are needed to help sort clothing and set up for our Back to School Essentials Event. Please help us prepare for this important event. Please come to our office at 50 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle. Our parking lot is entered via Union Ave - please ring the bell outside the double gray doors next to the mailboxes (to your left as you face Washington Ave). Please sign up on our Volunteer Portal. Thank you for volunteering at Hope!
RUN 4 THEIR LIVES is an opportunity to create community while supporting the releease of the hostages in Gaza. You can read more information about our 'why' at Run4lives.org. The group meets weekly on Sunday mornings. Participants can walk or run as much as they would like. Learn more about the upcoming November Israel trip, as well as weekly announcements about meetup locations in the WhatsApp Group, which you can join here.
Dear Parents, Our Challah in Your Cubby fundraiser starts next week (September 26), and we will be placing our order tomorrow.We thank the many of you who have already signed up. If you haven't yet registered, pleaseclick here. Program details may be found below. Our Hot Lunch program begins the week of September 29. Children who eat lunch at school can enjoy hot meals three days a week. You can sign your child up to receive pizza on Mondays and/or Thursdays, and pasta on Wednesdays. Food is provided by Prime Time Cafe. Full program details may be found below. Click here to sign up.
High Five Tennis is coming to Beth El! Please see details of this wonderfully age-appropriate program below. A special message from Naava, our Atelierista:
The Art Room Is Collecting...
Interesting types of markers or crayons. So far we have crayons shaped like rocket ships and dreidels. We love to collect non-traditional drawing tools. Colorful and patterned rolls of tape. Stickers of all kinds! Fun magnets for our art magnet wall.
Please bring all items to the Nursery School office. We thank you in advance.
SAVE THE DATE for a most worthwhile and important program: Navigating Screens: Helping Our Little Ones Thrive, On and Offline | The Jewish Educator Portal October 23, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - In Person Congregation Kol Ami in White Plains Program details below.
Please be sure to scroll down below for important detailed information...
Wishing you a good rest of your week, Ronnie and Shery
Wimbletots is coming to Beth El! Join High Five Tennis on Tuesdays After School
2:00 - 2:30 pm (3 year olds) 2:40 - 3:10 pm (4 year olds) 3:10 - 3:40 pm (5 year olds)
9 Sessions: 9/30, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12;/16 Click here to register
High Five Tennis specializes in children 2-10 years and is run by Beth El Day Camp's Tennis Instructor, Kevin Hylton. Children will work on fundamentals of strokes with a focus on fun and games during this nine week session. The goal of this program is to instill a love of tennis in the children.
Let your child fall in love with tennis!
Kevin has been teaching tennis in clubs in Washington, DC, New York City, and Westchester for over thirty years. He is a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association.
High Five Tennis Academy focuses on:
Personalized Instruction: Tailored to each child's unique learning style, pace, and developmental stage. Strong Foundations: Developing solid strokes, excellent footwork, and a deep understanding of court movement. Collaborative Learning: Fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive learning environment. Fun and Engaging: Creating a joyful experience with age-appropriate music and a focus on making learning fun.
Partnerships HFT partners with the USTA/Eastern Division to bring programming to the communities in Southern Westchester and to offer tournament play to red and orange ball kids in a fun, safe environment. We are endorsed by Wilson Sporting goods and are WTEAMmembers.
Contact info: Kevin - 646.388.0030 www.highfivetennis.com Tuition: $550 made payable to Kevin Hylton ( OR Venmo is: @kevin-hylton-0; Zelle: 914-704-7179). $50 of this amount is a donation to Beth El Synagogue
Fall Family Fun Event at The Leffell School Sunday, October 19, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Looking for a fun outdoor activity on a Sunday? Let the fall fun begin! Bring your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to our Fall Family Fun event on Sunday, Explore the playground, dive into sensory play, and treat yourself to fall snacks. Click here to register.
Navigating Screens: Helping Our Little Ones Thrive, On and Offline | The Jewish Educator Portal October 23, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - In Person Congregation Kol Ami in White Plains Click here for event details and to register.
Ever handed your phone to your child just to get a moment of peace? You’re not alone! We ask that you join us for a workshop with Dr. Yoni Schwab, Assistant Head of School at the Shefa School in Manhattan, and get practical tips to help your kids thrive—on and offline! Empower your family to build healthy screen habits from the start! Join us for a practical workshop designed for parents of young children, where we’ll explore how to make technology work for your family—not against it. Learn science-backed strategies to help your little ones thrive both on and offline.
A Important Message from Our PTA President, Kara Kalman
Dear Nursery School Parents,
It was so wonderful seeing so many of you at Back to School night! I wanted to take a moment to re-introduce myself. My name is Kara Kalman and I will be chairing the Beth El Nursery School PTA this year. I am so excited for this school year and the community we will build.
We have many wonderful events happening this year, but none of them are possible without volunteers to help plan and execute them. Below is a link to the Volunteer form. We strongly encourage everyone to find a committee to volunteer for and join. I promise that there are jobs, small and big, something for everyone regardless of how much time you have to offer.
The Nursery School PTA's official kick-off meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct 22 at 8pm. It will be a great time to learn more about and brainstorm for each event and help create our goals for the year. During the meeting, we’ll provide everyone with an overview of the role of the PTA, explain the responsibilities of each committee and break up into small groups so that we can begin to get to work. Your participation is essential in order to guarantee successful programming in the school year ahead.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ronnie, Shery or me.
Sign Up for Toddler Time - Now Twice A Week!
Registration is now open for our Fall Session of Toddler Time, which begins on Tuesday, October 21. New this year - Toddler Time will now be twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays! Please see details on the flyer below and click here to register:
Mabel's Label's Fundraising
We are continuing our fundraising throughMabel's Labels. With every order we will earn 20% commission for our school. If you are not familiar with Mabel's Labels, they offer personalized waterproof name labels for your children's items. This is the perfect time to get your orders in before the school year begins. Visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com and choose Beth El Nursery School (New Rochelle) from the organization list.Click here to order.
The 2025-2026 School Calendar
Please click herefor a printable copy of our school calendar for the upcoming year. Dates and times are subject to change.Your text goes here!
The 2025-2026 Parent Guide
Pleaseclick herefor a printable copy of our Parent Guide.This document contains essential information and will answer many of your questions regarding school procedures, supplies needed, snack/lunch prep, etc. This is a helpful document to reference throughout the school year. Please review it in its entirety and be sure to print out, sign and return the final page to your child's teachers
For event accessibility needs, please be in touch so we can address them.
Friday, September 19th 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:40pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, September 20th Parashat Nitzavim 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Junior Minyan, Mini Minyan Tot Shabbat There will be a standup kiddush this week in the lobby. 11:00am Kavvanah 12:45pm Daf Shevui 6:40pm Mincha/Maariv 7:38pm Havdalah
Check out the Beth El Baum Judaica Shop for New Items Contact Carole at or Ellen to make an appointment. Cash or check.
Mazal tov to Bernie Katz on the birth of another great grand-daughter, Yedida Rebecca Katz. Those marking a simcha, observing the loss of a loved one, or someone who is sick or recovering from an illness have delighted/comforted that their lifecycle event has inspired generosity. If you would like to make a donation to Beth El in honor or in memory, please click here. MISHEBERACH LIST If you would like to add a name to the Misheberach list, please email Rabbi Sitkin at zsitkin@bethelnr.org.
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.
Westchester Commemorates October 7 Join together as a community on Sunday, October 5th 7:00-8:30pm at Temple Israel Center for a commemoration marking two years since the attacks of October 7, 2023 - to remember, to stand united and to honor the lives that have been lost. Register here. For more information please contact Hila Madar Itzkovitz at hilamad@jafi.org.
Leffell High School Open House - Sunday, October 19 at 9:30 a.m. We're excited to welcome students and parents to our Upper School campus to learn more about The Leffell High School. You'll get to experience demo classes in secular and Judaic studies, learn about the Engineering & Entrepreneurship course, and hear directly from students about all of the unique opportunities that await. To RSVP for our Open House, click here.
Mitch Albom Author Reading & Book Signing at Kol Ami Author Mitch Albom(Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five Poeple You Meet in Heaven) will stop at Kol Ami on his book tour for his latest novel, Twice—a powerful story of love, second chances, and the choices that shape our lives. Click here to register for the October 9th (7:30pm) event.
Volunteers Needed at HOPE Community Kitchen Volunteers are needed to help sort clothing and set up for our Back to School Essentials Event. Please help us prepare for this important event. Please come to our office at 50 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle. Our parking lot is entered via Union Ave - please ring the bell outside the double gray doors next to the mailboxes (to your left as you face Washington Ave). Please sign up on our Volunteer Portal. Thank you for volunteering at Hope!
RUN 4 THEIR LIVES is an opportunity to create community while supporting the releease of the hostages in Gaza. You can read more information about our 'why' at Run4lives.org. The group meets weekly on Sunday mornings. Participants can walk or run as much as they would like. Learn more about the upcoming November Israel trip, as well as weekly announcements about meetup locations in the WhatsApp Group, which you can join here.
We look forward to ushering in the High Holidays with the Beth El community. This is a time for reflection, prayer, and connection, and we hope that you will feel inspired and renewed by these sacred days. Below is some important information.
Tickets
At this point, you should have received your High Holiday tickets, or made arrangements to pick them up in the front office. Every adult will be required to present a ticket upon entering the building. Your Rosh Hashanah ticket will be used on both days of the holiday, as will your Yom Kippur ticket. If you have not received a ticket, please call (914) 235-2700. Security
Your safety and security, along with preserving a healthy environment, are our priorities. We take extra precautions for the High Holidays and thank you in advance for your cooperation. Security guards and New Rochelle Police will be situated throughout the property. Please do not bring any large bags, and note that Beth El reserves the right to check all bags. Please allow extra time to enter. Please make sure to pick up your name tags in the upper lobby on the first day you come to High Holiday services. The name tags help us create community and are also a safety measure.
Please acquaint yourself with relevant exit signs and publicized evacuation routes located in the back of each seat. Ushers, greeters, board members, and Beth El staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Livestream & Machzor Pickup
For those participating in the High Holiday services by livestream, Machzors will be available for pick-up at the Beth El security desk until Monday at 3:00pm.
While we hope you will be together with us in person, we are aware that not everyone is able to do so. We will be offering a livestream of our Sanctuary Services through the entirety of the holidays.
There is no parking allowed in the Wykagyl (CVS) parking lot, they will boot or ticket people who park in their lot.
Dropoff access at the front of our building is available.
All parking spaces available in the front of Beth El will be reserved for those displaying a handicap sticker. Additional parking will be available in the middle parking lot.
Parking is available at designated areas in the neighborhood. Please read the parking signs carefully, and be respectful of our neighbors by avoiding driveways and keeping roadways clear for traffic.
Childcare
Childcare will be available 10:45am–12:30pm on both days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and from 6:15pm until the end of service on Kol Nidrei.
Childcare will take place in the Nursery School wing.
Children ages 2–5 can be dropped off for childcare. Children under 2 years old are welcome to join with an adult only.
Nursing Room The Nursing Room will be available during all services, and is located in Room 4 throughout the holidays.
Quiet Space & Buddy Program Room 102 is reserved as a quiet room throughout the holidays. Children must be accompanied by an adult when using this space. There will be couches to relax on, books to read, and games to play. This room is designed by our Keruv Committee to ensure a comfortable space for those that need a break from the holiday bustle. In addition to the Quiet Room, for parents with a developmentally disabled child, Keruv will arrange for a "buddy” to stay with your child to enable parents to attend services. Please reach out to the main office if you would like more information.
This volunteer mission is for members who bring a child or grandchild between 19-29 years old.
Each day, we will volunteer, deepen our understanding of the impact of October 7th and the war, and engage in intergenerational dialogue about Israel, Zionism, and Judaism. Through shared experiences, the mission will strengthen our bonds with Israel and Israelis and create space for meaningful, cross-generational conversations within our families.
UJA is generously covering the full cost of the program for one participant in each of the first 10 families to register.
We hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend and we apologize for the late email. We’re reaching out to share two important updates regarding our Anaf dismissal procedures and Before & After Care logistics.
Anaf Dismissal Procedures We’re pleased that the overall logistics for the Toward Tomorrow program are running smoothly. That said, we recognize that the 2:30 p.m. dismissal for Anaf has been a bit challenging, and we’d like to implement a small change to improve the flow:
When arriving for Anaf pick-up, please use the second entrance to the parking lot and take an immediate right to park in the front parking lot.
After picking up your child, please exit onto Northfield Road to avoid the circle with the Toward Tomorrow buses.
We will have support staff outside beginning tomorrow to help guide this new traffic flow. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience as we make this transition.
Before and After Care Logistics
If you haven’t done so already, please confirm with us if your child will be attending Before and/or After Care so we can plan accordingly. Before Care Drop-off between 8:00–8:30 a.m. will be in Room 3. If you arrive after 8:30 a.m., please drop off in the Motor Room.
To find the Motor Room: Enter through the main lobby and head down the stairs. Walk straight (do not turn left toward the Nursery School), turn right at the end of the hall, and go down the ramp or stairs. The Motor Room will be on your right.
, After Care Shoresh children staying for After Care should bring:
A parve/dairy, nut-free lunch
A napping mat (cots are provided)
A comfort item for rest time (e.g., lovey, small stuffed animal, special book)
A hearty parve/dairy, nut-freeafternoon snack labeled After Care Snack
Gezah, Anaf, and Gesher children should bring:
A hearty, parve/dairy, nut-free afternoon snack packed in a separate container labeled After Care Snack - Please note: They tend to be quite hungry in the afternoon!
Pick-Up Locations: Shoresh (until 2:30 p.m.): Room 3 Gezah, Anaf, and Gesher: Pick-up will be from Playground 1 or Room 2, depending on the weather
We truly appreciate your attention to these details and your continued partnership. If you have any questions or need clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
