We are excited to invite you to join us for our Annual Matanot L'Evyonim Purim Campaign. We have extended the deadline one more day!
Purim has four main mitzvot (commandments):
Mishloach Manot (gifts to friends)
Hearing Megillah (twice)
Partaking in a Seudah (feast)
Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to those with needs greater than our own)
Beth El’s Department of Youth and Family Engagement invites you to join us in fulfilling the fourth mitzvah of Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to those with needs greater than our own). Participating in our Purim Campaign sends an e-card to your choice of recipients.
A portion of the funds raised will support two organizations: Masorti (The Conservative Movement in Israel)and Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger. This is also the primary fundraiser that helps Beth El’s Youth and Family Community continue to provide exciting programs. By joining us in the Matanot L'Evyonim Purim Campaign, you will have the opportunity to choose as many individuals as you would like to receive an e-card Purim greeting with your donation.
Please contribute by Thursday, March 13, 2025 to participate.
Details:
$36 to participate (includes one name).
Every selection thereafter: $3.00 each per name.
Reciprocity Choices:
"Specific recipients; do not reciprocate to anyone": You do not reciprocate.
"Specific recipients; reciprocate only to anyone sending directly to me/us": You reciprocate only to people who send directly to you (not to the whole community), for $3.00 per name, for a maximum of $180.00.
"Specific recipients; reciprocate to anyone sending to me/us, whether directly or by sending to all": You will reciprocate to everyone sending to you, for a maximum of $180.00.
All potential recipients: Select this to send greetings to our whole community, for $180.00. This option will add every member of the Beth El community to your list of recipients. In lieu of a "thank you gift" for those who donate $180 to the campaign, we'll be sponsoring mishloach manot packages for IDF soldiers in your honor.
Monday, March 17 is Picture Day! Are you interested in having a sibling photo taken? If so, please email us at nursery@bethelnr.org to let us know. Sibling photos of siblings NOT in the school will be taken before school begins, beginning at 8:50am. Siblings that are both registered in the school will have their photo taken throughout the day. But we need to know in advance that you want that photo taken and we will be sure it happens.
Sign up now for tomorrow's annual Hamantashen Bake at 7:30PM! Fabulous bakers, Morah Eden and Morah Shoshy will teach you how to make the dough, add the fillings of your choice and form the cookies into the traditional triangular shape. You will then take your unbaked hamantashen home to bake at your convenience, so they are fresh for Purim. Your children will love it and so will you!! Additional details may be found below. Click here to sign up today. In the spirit of Purim and showing gratitude to others, the Beth El Nursery School children will be presenting the New Rochelle Police Department with challot that they have made, as well as spreads to go along with the challah. We have invited some representatives of the NRPD to come by Beth El on Friday. Our children have been busy baking and preparing for this special visit. We'd like to thank Elliot Meiteles, dad of Gezah Bet's Lila, and Heather Horowitz Mazursky, mom of Toddler Time's Sadie, for spearheading this meaningful initiative.
Just a reminder that now that the clocks have changed, normal dismissal time resumes this Friday for all full day classes. Beth El Nursery School's Purim Joy Week continues.. As we lead up to Purim on Friday, the remaining themed days are the following:
Wednesday - Crazy Hair Day Thursday - Tie Dye or Colorful Shirt Day Friday - Purim!! Come in costume
Let's celebrate Purim together at the Mini Megillah and Pizza Dinner on Thursday, March 13, beginning at 5:30PM. Additional details may be found below.Click here to register.
Parent-Teacher Dialogues are next Wedneday, March 19. As a reminder, school will be dismissing at noon for all classes except Shoresh, which dismisses at 11:45am. There will be no after care and no pasta lunch.
Our next Mom's Night Out will be on Thursday, March 20. Details may be found on the flyer below. Click here to register.
Please remember to scroll down so you don't miss out on anything happening in the Nursery School or the greater Beth El community.
Warmly, Ronnie and Shery
Highlights:
Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30PM - Hamantashen Bake with Morah Eden and Morah Shoshy. Click here to register.
Friday, March 14 is Purim! Children and teachers come to school in costume.
Monday, March 17 - Picture Day
Wednesday, March 19 - Parent-Teacher Dialogues; No After Care and no pasta lunch
Thursday, March 20 - Mom's Night Out
Monday mornings at approximately 9:15AM, our Anaf and Gesher parents/caretakers/grandparents are invited to the Youth Lounge to celebrate Havdalah together.
Vote for Beth El Day Camp for Best of Westchester's Best Summer Day Camp!
We have some exciting news! Beth El Day Camp has been nominated for Westchester Magazine's Best of Westchester 2025 award in the category of "Best Summer Day Camp." This is a huge honor, and we need your support to make it official! Voting is open from February 20th to March 13th, and we would be so grateful if you could take a moment to cast your vote for us. Help us continue to create safe, fun, and enriching summer experiences for every camper by clicking here to vote today.
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 are excited to invite you to join us for our Annual Matanot L'Evyonim Purim Campaign. We have extended the deadline two more days!
Purim has four main mitzvot (commandments):
Mishloach Manot (gifts to friends)
Hearing Megillah (twice!)
Partaking in a Seudah (feast)
Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to those with needs greater than our own)
Beth El’s Department of Youth and Family Engagement invites you to join us in fulfilling the fourth mitzvah of Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to those with needs greater than our own). Participating in our Purim Campaign sends an e-card to your choice of recipients.
A portion of the funds raised will support two organizations: Masorti (The Conservative Movement in Israel)and Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger. This is also the primary fundraiser that helps Beth El’s Youth and Family Community continue to provide exciting programs. By joining us in the Matanot L'Evyonim Purim Campaign, you will have the opportunity to choose as many individuals as you would like to receive an e-card Purim greeting with your donation.
Please contribute by Thursday, March 13, 2025 to participate.
Details:
$36 to participate (includes one name).
Every selection thereafter: $3.00 each per name.
Reciprocity Choices:
"Specific recipients; do not reciprocate to anyone": You do not reciprocate.
"Specific recipients; reciprocate only to anyone sending directly to me/us": You reciprocate only to people who send directly to you (not to the whole community), for $3.00 per name, for a maximum of $180.00.
"Specific recipients; reciprocate to anyone sending to me/us, whether directly or by sending to all": You will reciprocate to everyone sending to you, for a maximum of $180.00.
All potential recipients: Select this to send greetings to our whole community, for $180.00. This option will add every member of the Beth El community to your list of recipients. In lieu of a "thank you gift" for those who donate $180 to the campaign, we'll be sponsoring mishloach manot packages for IDF soldiers in your honor.
We are excited to invite you to join us for our Annual Matanot L'Evyonim Purim Campaign, which closes in just two days!
Purim has four main mitzvot (commandments):
Mishloach Manot (gifts to friends)
Hearing Megillah (twice!)
Partaking in a Seudah (feast)
Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to those with needs greater than our own)
Beth El’s Department of Youth and Family Engagement invites you to join us in fulfilling the fourth mitzvah of Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to those with needs greater than our own). Participating in our Purim Campaign sends an e-card to your choice of recipients.
A portion of the funds raised will support two organizations: Masorti (The Conservative Movement in Israel)and Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger. This is also the primary fundraiser that helps Beth El’s Youth and Family Community continue to provide exciting programs. By joining us in the Matanot L'Evyonim Purim Campaign, you will have the opportunity to choose as many individuals as you would like to receive an e-card Purim greeting with your donation.
Please contribute by Thursday, March 13, 2025 to participate.
Details:
$36 to participate (includes one name).
Every selection thereafter: $3.00 each per name.
Reciprocity Choices:
"Specific recipients; do not reciprocate to anyone": You do not reciprocate.
"Specific recipients; reciprocate only to anyone sending directly to me/us": You reciprocate only to people who send directly to you (not to the whole community), for $3.00 per name, for a maximum of $180.00.
"Specific recipients; reciprocate to anyone sending to me/us, whether directly or by sending to all": You will reciprocate to everyone sending to you, for a maximum of $180.00.
All potential recipients: Select this to send greetings to our whole community, for $180.00. This option will add every member of the Beth El community to your list of recipients. In lieu of a "thank you gift" for those who donate $180 to the campaign, we'll be sponsoring mishloach manot packages for IDF soldiers in your honor.
There will be a funeral at Beth El this morning at 11:00. As a result, all three parking lots are currenly full. We want to give you a heads up as you may need to find street parking. We want you to be able to plan accordingly and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you so much, Ronnie and Shery
It's time for our annual Hamantashen Bake! Join us this Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30PM and learn from the best! Fabulous bakers, Morah Eden and Morah Shoshy will teach you how to make the dough, add the fillings of your choice and form the cookies into the traditional triangular shape. You will then take your unbaked hamantashen home to bake at your convenience, so they are fresh for Purim. Your children will love it and so will you!! Additional details may be found below. Click here to sign up today. Just a reminder about Beth El Nursery School's Purim Joy Week. We are enjoying a Crazy Hat Day today! As we lead up to Purim on Friday, we are excited for fun-filled days ahead:
Monday - Crazy Hat Day Tuesday - Pajama Day Wednesday - Crazy Hair Day Thursday - Tie Dye or Colorful Shirt Day Friday - Purim!! Come in costume Hope to see you on Wednesday! Ronnie and Shery
For event accessibility needs, please be in touch so we can address them.
Friday, March 7th 1:00pm Mincha 5:00pm Shabbat Dinner for Families with Young Children 5:35pm Candle Lighting 6:00pm First Fridays
Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, March 8th Parsha Tetzaveh 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat This week's Kiddush is sponsored
by Beth El Sisterhood. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 5:40pm Mincha/Maariv 6:36pm Havdalah
Purim is around the corner! We are looking for Teen Megillah readers for March 13th. If you are interested in reading the megillah this year, please contact Cantor Gaby atgschvartz@bethelnr.org.
Bravo... To Director Howard Rosenstein, Music Director Jack Klebanow,
and the entire Shul Shenanigans 2 cast and crew!
Beatiful photos from the dress rehearsal are here. As one member put it, "For two straight 100-minute-plus performances, you captivated the audience in a way I have never witnessed before at Beth El. Folks were really into it. Our shul is always trying to find the secret formula to simultaneously engage a large and diverse community . . . and you figured it out! From young to old and regulars to not-so-regulars, everyone was finding ways to sing and dance along with you."
Mazal tov to Sarah and David Fleishaker on the birth of their new son Jack Matthew and mazal tov to big brother Avi. Also, mazal tov to grandparents Sheryl and Aaron Fleishaker and Sue and Michael Meisler.
Condolences to Arthur (Janet) Jakoby on the loss of his mother Rose Jakoby z"l, and to Jason and Jessica Jakoby on the loss of their grandmother.
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.
ANTISEMITISM LECTURE AT IONA UNIVERSITY American Jewish Committee partners on an upcoming lecture on Wednesday, March 12th at 7:30pm (Romita Auditorium, Ryan Library, Iona) as part of their Shared Roots, Divergent Paths series titled, "Neither Rejected Nor Accursed: Catholic Responsibility to Counter Antisemitism." Free to the public. Learn more here.
JEWISH EDUCATION PROJECT'S VIRTUAL PURIM LEARNING SESSION Join Rabba Yaffa Epstein, Senior Scholar and Educator in Residence and 2024 Covenant Award Recipient on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, 12:30pm-1:30pm. Please RSVP by Monday, March 10th via email to Heidi Kane at hkane@jewishedproject.org. Zoom link provided upon RSVP. All texts will be accessible in English, and no prior experience with Jewish learning is necessary to join. HARTMAN TEEN FELLOWSHIP Applications for the next cohort are now open. Help inspire the next generation of Jewish leaders by referring rising 10th-12th graders or encouraging them to apply for this incredible opportunity for the 2025-2026 school year. To learn more, join a virtual open house to meet faculty, staff, and current fellows on March 12th at 8:30pm. RSVP for the open house here.
JOIN BETH EL MEMBERS AT JOE LIEBERMAN DOCUMENTARY SCREENING FOR Q&A Centered: Joe Lieberman is coming to Regal Cinemas nationwide for a two-night premiere. Member Rebecca Lieberman, Senator Lieberman's daughter, will be participating in Q&A sessions on March 18th at 7:15pm at Regal Union Square in Manhattan, and on March 19th at 7:15pm at Regal New Roc in New Rochelle. Additional showtimes at 4:45 on these days will also take place, and tickets will be half-priced on March 18th for Regal Value Day. Reserve your seats here.
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 Purim or Passover gift! See the flyer here for details.
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.
The Beth El Nursery School plays a vital role at Beth El helping to usher our youngest children into Jewish life, learning, and tradition. The early years lay a foundation for a lifelong connection to Judaism, and a love of learning and we are committed to making this experience as meaningful as possible to every family enrolled in the nursery school.
To ensure we continue to offer the best possible program, we are inviting all nursery school parents to share their thoughts through an anonymous survey. Your input will help us understand what is working well and where we might grow to better serve our families.
We encourage you to be open and honest in your responses. Whether you have ideas for improvement or simply want to affirm what you love about our school, your voice matters. Our goal is to make informed decisions that reflect the needs of our community while staying true to our values and mission.
The survey is completely anonymous and should take just a few minutes to complete. Please submit your responses by Monday, March 17th. If you would like to have a conversation about any part of the survey or if you have any questions or concerns please reach out to me.Thank you for being an essential part of our community. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to hearing from you.
Warmly,
Elizabeth Clain Executive Director Beth El Synagogue Center
As a thank you to the New Rochelle Police Department for all of their hard work keeping our synagogue and the larger New Rochelle community safe,we wanted to show them some Beth El love with freshly baked challahs made by the sweetest kids around. Next week, with the challah dough that is usually used for each child to make their own roll, your children will be baking challahs for the police department instead. These special challahs will be hand delivered along with some yummy dips before Shabbat by Elliot Meiteles and Heather Mazursky-Horowitz.
Tomorrow, March 7, will be the last Friday early dismissal. Regular dismissal time resumes on Friday, March 14. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour this weekend.
Also, there will be a Shabbat Dinner for Families with Young Children tomorrow night at 5:00PM. Details may be found below. Click here to register. This Sunday, March 9, is Beth El's Purim Carnival! It will be a day of fun for the whole family! Details may be found below.Click here to register.
Next week is Beth El Nursery School's Purim Joy Week. As we lead up to Purim on Friday, each day will be a different themed day:
Monday - Crazy Hat Day Tuesday - Pajama Day Wednesday - Crazy Hair Day Thursday - Tie Dye or Colorful Shirt Day Friday - Purim!! Come in costume
Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30PM will be our Hamantashen Bake with Morah Eden and Morah Shoshy. You will create delicious hamantashen to take with you to bake at home, just in time for Purim.Click here to sign up.
Let's celebrate Purim together at the Mini Megillah and Pizza Dinner on Thursday, March 13, beginning at 5:30PM. Additional details may be found below.Click here to register. Our Project SEED coordinator, Julie Schnur, is leading a monthly virtual drop-in parent group to discuss questions and concerns related to navigating anxiety, transitions, change and anything in between. Please see below for further details. The first session was on Tuesday, March 4th, but you can join in for the next two sessions. Please see below for further details. For questions and to register and receive the zoom link, email Julie at jschnur@wjcs.com.
Our next Mom's Night Out will be on Thursday, March 20. Details may be found on the flyer below. Click here to register.
Please remember to scroll down so you don't miss out on anything happening in the Nursery School or the greater Beth El community. We hope to see you at Shul Shenanigans!
Next week is Purim Joy Week: Each day is a different theme. Wednesday, March 12: Hamantashen Bake with Morah Eden and Morah Shoshy. Click here to register.
Friday, March 14 is Purim! Children and teachers come to school in costume.
Monday mornings at approximately 9:15AM, our Anaf and Gesher parents/caretakers/grandparents are invited to the Youth Lounge to celebrate Havdalah together.
Shabbat Dinner for Families with Young Children Friday, March 7 at 5:00PM Click here to register.
Vote for Beth El Day Camp for Best of Westchester's Best Summer Day Camp!
We have some exciting news! Beth El Day Camp has been nominated for Westchester Magazine's Best of Westchester 2025 award in the category of "Best Summer Day Camp." This is a huge honor, and we need your support to make it official! Voting is open from February 20th to March 13th, and we would be so grateful if you could take a moment to cast your vote for us. Help us continue to create safe, fun, and enriching summer experiences for every camper by clicking here to vote today.
Beth El Sisterhood Social Action Initiative in conjunction with We Care Blankets Make blankets for children in cancer treatment at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla If you are interested in learning more, please email wecaresisterhood@gmail.com.
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 are excited to invite you to join us for our Annual Matanot L'Evyonim Purim Campaign.
Purim has four main mitzvot (commandments):
Mishloach Manot (gifts to friends)
Hearing Megillah (twice!)
Partaking in a Seudah (feast)
Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to those with needs greater than our own)
Beth El’s Department of Youth and Family Engagement invites you to join us in fulfilling the fourth mitzvah of Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to those with needs greater than our own). Participating in our Purim Campaign sends an e-card to your choice of recipients.
A portion of the funds raised will support two organizations: Masorti (The Conservative Movement in Israel)and Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger. This is also the primary fundraiser that helps Beth El’s Youth and Family Community continue to provide exciting programs. By joining us in the Matanot L'Evyonim Purim Campaign, you will have the opportunity to choose as many individuals as you would like to receive an e-card Purim greeting with your donation.
Please contribute by Tuesday, March 11, 2025 to participate.
Details:
$36 to participate (includes one name).
Every selection thereafter: $3.00 each per name.
Reciprocity Choices:
"Specific recipients; do not reciprocate to anyone": You do not reciprocate.
"Specific recipients; reciprocate only to anyone sending directly to me/us": You reciprocate only to people who send directly to you (not to the whole community), for $3.00 per name, for a maximum of $180.00.
"Specific recipients; reciprocate to anyone sending to me/us, whether directly or by sending to all": You will reciprocate to everyone sending to you, for a maximum of $180.00.
All potential recipients: Select this to send greetings to our whole community, for $180.00. This option will add every member of the Beth El community to your list of recipients. In lieu of a "thank you gift" for those who donate $180 to the campaign, we'll be sponsoring mishloach manot packages for IDF soldiers in your honor.
