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Friday, May 9th 26th Day of Omer 6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat 7:00pm Community Shabbat Dinner 7:00pm Teen Shabbat Dinner 7:42pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, May 10th 27th Day of Omer Parashat
Achrei Mot-Kedoshim 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat This week's kiddush has been sponsored by Ellen & Jack Hollander in honor of Ellen's birthday, and also by the Dorfman, Berkovitz, and Abrams families in honor of the Aufruf of Stephanie Dorfman and Sam Berkovitz. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 7:50pm Mincha/Maariv 8:43pm Havdalah
Mazal tov to Ellen Hollander on her 83rd birthday.
Mazal tov to Stephanie Dorfman & Sam Berkovitz on their Aufruf and upcoming wedding, and mazal tov also to parents; Michael Dorfman, Julie Abrams and Laura Peller.
Mazal Tov to Judi Kenter, who is being honored by Beth El Sisterhood at the MetroNorth Region of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism Torah Fund dinner.
Condolences to the Tanenbaum and Rosenbaum families on the loss of their mother and our longtime member, Sheila Tanenbaum z"l.
Condolences to Liz & Eric Alderman, Lauren Meller Maloff & Lawrence Maloff, and Robyn & Lawrence Hollander on the loss of their father, Milton L. Meller z"l, and to Sara and Jeremy Alderman and Sam and Emily Hollander on the loss of their grandfather. Condolences also to Gail Meller on the loss of her husband.
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.
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Visit the Blue Dove Foundation website for resources each week connecting Jewish lessons related to mental health.
RETIRED TEACHERS, EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHILDREN IN WHITE PLAINS A recently arrived Afghan family has 2 young sons who are unable to register for school because they are not yet in permanent housing. Volunteers will use a 1st and 2nd grade homeschooling curriculum. If interested, please contact Jane Dixon at lilrhodie@gmail.com. SYNAGOGUE MEMBERS BACK AFGHAN REFUGEE FAMILY Beth El members have committed to supporting a refugee family from Afghanistan that arrived in New York on April 3rd. Beth El has partnered with Westchester Reform Temple to help this family, sharing the financial and volunteer commitment between the two congregations. The group needs volunteers to ensure the family’s smooth transition. Additional volunteers are needed to teach English to the family in person or online (no experience necessary), take them to critical appointments and on day trips, and help find jobs for family members. Used smart phones are still needed, and financial donations can go to Global Refugee Initiative Fund. To join this effort, please contact Blair Selber atblairselber@gmail.com
SIP YOUR WINE, SEND HEROES TO DINE, STRENGTHEN ISRAEL Want to say thank you to an exhausted reserve soldier and equally exhausted "single-parent" spouse? Send them on a date! Perfect for a Passover gift! Learn more on our Israel 360 page.
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 http://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.
When we invited Israeli breaking news journalist Barak Ravid to be our scholar-in-residence, we couldn’t have anticipated just how urgent this moment would become. Hostages remain in Gaza, protests continue to fill the streets of Israel, and a new phase of the war is unfolding. Yet no matter the domestic turmoil or geopolitical threats, our community remains committed to engaging deeply with Israel. That’s why we invited Barak—to learn from his expertise and insight. This is a topic close to our hearts; we have a real stake in the future of the Jewish state.
Over Shabbat, we’ll have three opportunities to learn with him. I hope you’ll join us for what promises to be an important and thought-provoking conversation.
Looking forward to learning together, Rabbi Viki Bedo
Other May Limmud Offerings Register Now for These Classes
Co-Sponsored by Beth El at Temple Israel Center Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm Light reception served, No cost to attend. Copies of The Triumph of Life will be available for purchase. This special event is co-sponsored by Hadar, Temple Israel Center, Beth El Synagogue Center, Westchester Jewish Center, Congregation Kol Ami and the Westchester Jewish Council.
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.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of the Beth El Synagogue Center Membership will take place, on WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025, AT 7:30 PM, beginning with learning with Rabbi Schuck. All members in good standing are eligible to attend and vote upon all matters duly presented at said meeting. We encourage you to attend in person, however if you are unable to,
The Nursery School staff is currently enjoying a most incredibly special and thoughtful Teacher Appreciation Week! Everyone feels so loved and appreciated and thanks each and every one of you!
Ronnie will be leading a most impactful evening of dialogue next Thursday, May 15. The conversation will give you the tools to speak with your children about death and dying when the need arises. Help prepare yourself for that which is hard to prepare. Please RSVP via email that you will be attending by clicking here.
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), who oversees our Project SEED program, are excited to offer a Zoom workshop for parents on May 7th from 9:45-10:30am with Amanda Klotz, Speech & Language Pathologist. Amanda has a great deal of experience working with young children and their families. They hope the workshop will be valuable and informative for parents. Please see the flyer below for further details and registration info.
After an extremely successful first-time event, Get Your Mahj on(gg) is back! Sign up for this fabulous inter-generational event on Wednesday, June 4th at 7:30pm! See details below.Register here.
On Sunday, June 8 from 10:00-11:00am, Beth El's Director of Youth and Family Engagement, Alyssa Berman, will be hosting A Taste of Religious School. This is a wondeful opportunity for you to learn more about our Religious School if you are considering enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year. Morah Emily, our Gan (K) teacher (and yoga teacher extraordinaire) will lead a model class. During this time, Alyssa will be happy to meet with the adults to answer questions and share more information regarding programming. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with current parents and each other. This is a free event that is open to the community! Register here.
Spring Cleaning Alert! Beth El Day Camp is collecting magazines to be used during staff training. Magazine donations can be brought to the labeled box in the synagogue lobby. They thank you in advance!
It is so hard to believe that the end of the school year is drawing near. End of year celebrations for each class will be on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11th. Please find times for each age group's celebration below:
Shoresh - 10:30-11:45am Gezah Classes - 9:15am-10:45am Anaf Classes - 1:00pm-2:30pm Gesher - 9:15am-10:25am Have a wonderful week! Ronnie and Shery
Wonderful Parenting Workshops from Project SEED facilitated by Julie Schnur, our Project SEED Consultant
Mabel's Label's Fundraising We are continuing our fundraising through Mabel'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.
We're looking forward to celebrating with you soon! —The Gala Committee
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Friday, May 2nd 19th Day of Omer 6:00pm First Fridays Kabbalat Shabbat 7:35pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, May 3rd 20th Day of Omer Parashat Tazria-Metzora 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat The kiddush this week is sponsored by Sam & Lori Singal in honor of their daughter, Olivia's bat mitzvah. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 7:40pm Mincha/Maariv 8:36pm Havdalah
Join Rabbi Viki Bedo at the 2nd Annual Jewish Women's Health Summit: Our Bodies, Our Jewish Selves, this Sunday, as she coleads a breakout session as part of the panel discussion about aging, appearance, values, pressure, and power.
Mazal tov to Sam & Lori Singal on the bat mitzvah of their daughter, Olivia. Mazal tov to Phyllis Feingold, who is being honored next week at the Julian Y Bernstein Distinguished service awards for her dedication and tireless volunteering at Beth El Synagogue Center.
Mazal tov to Norma Wasserman, who is being honored on Sunday, May 4th by Hadassah Westchester as an Eshet Hayil (Woman of Valor) for her decades of hard work and generosity.
Mazal tov to Sandy Gruenberg on her 80th birthday.
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.
RETIRED TEACHERS, EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHILDREN IN WHITE PLAINS A recently arrived Afghan family has 2 young sons who are unable to register for school because they are not yet in permanent housing. Volunteers will use a 1st and 2nd grade homeschooling curriculum. If interested, please contact Jane Dixon at lilrhodie@gmail.com. SYNAGOGUE MEMBERS BACK AFGHAN REFUGEE FAMILY Beth El members have committed to supporting a refugee family from Afghanistan that arrived in New York on April 3rd. Beth El has partnered with Westchester Reform Temple to help this family, sharing the financial and volunteer commitment between the two congregations. The group needs volunteers to ensure the family’s smooth transition. Additional volunteers are needed to teach English to the family in person or online (no experience necessary), take them to critical appointments and on day trips, and help find jobs for family members. Used smart phones are still needed, and financial donations can go to Global Refugee Initiative Fund. To join this effort, please contact Blair Selber atblairselber@gmail.com
SIP YOUR WINE, SEND HEROES TO DINE, STRENGTHEN ISRAEL Want to say thank you to an exhausted reserve soldier and equally exhausted "single-parent" spouse? Send them on a date! Perfect for a Passover gift! Learn more on our Israel 360 page.
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 http://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.
VOLUNTEER AT JCCMW Do you want to make a difference in our community? Every act of volunteering—big or small—makes an impact. Visit jccmw.org/volunteering for more information on how to get involved.
DO A MITZVAH Beth El Synagogue and UJA-Federation are co-sponsoring the annual post-Pesach food drive on Monday, April 21-Wednesday, April 23 to benefit the food pantries (kosher and non-kosher) at HOPE Community Services, a UJA grantee. Bring your everyday non-perishable groceries and unopened leftover Pesach groceries (no matzah), along with cleaning supplies and toiletries in bags or boxes to the lobby. Beth El is joining with other local synagogues to fight hunger. For any questions,
We are sorry to share that another one of our Shoresh friends has strep throat. This child was last in school on Tuesday, April 29, and tested positive later that day.
Common symptoms of strep throat include the following:
Throat pain that usually comes on quickly Painful swallowing Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus Tiny red spots on the area at the back of the roof of the mouth (soft or hard palate) Swollen, tender lymph nodes in your neck Fever Headache Rash Nausea Not all sore throats are strep.The only certain way to diagnose strep is through a throat culture. The incubation period is 1-5 days. Please let us know if any other cases develop and we wish a refuah shlema to our classmate.
Other May Limmud Offernings Register Now for These Classes
Co-Sponsored by Beth El at Temple Israel Center Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm Light reception served, No cost to attend. Copies of The Triumph of Life will be available for purchase. This special event is co-sponsored by Hadar, Temple Israel Center, Beth El Synagogue Center, Westchester Jewish Center, Congregation Kol Ami and the Westchester Jewish Council.
After Minyan Breakfast at 11:15am, join Rabbi David Schuck in person in the Conference Room or virtually on Zoom to learn more about our community volunteer mission to Israel with opportunities for subsidization by UJA Federation of NY.
