We invite you to join us next Wednesday evening, September 17, at 7:30 pm for a meaningful Challah Bake with Morah Eden, one of our Shoresh teachers. Learn how to make a round challah and a babka, just in time for Rosh Hashanah. Click here to register.
Please see the important message below from the team at Remini...
Dear All,
Apple’s upcoming release of iOS/iPadOS 26 is scheduled for Monday, September 15. Please make sure all devices are running the latest version of the Remini app.
Why this matters? Older app versions may have issues playing or uploading videos after the Apple update.
How to update on iPhone/iPad: Open App Store Tap your profile (top right) Tap Update All, or find Remini and tap Update (if Remini does not appear, pull down to refresh the Updates page) Note: Many devices auto-update apps, but in some cases updates may be disabled. Manually updating ensures you’re current.
Next step Please share this reminder with parents so they update Remini on their devices as well.
Thank you for helping us keep everything running smoothly!
— The Remini Team Hopefully you had a chance to enjoy a taste of delicious challah/babka this morning. We thank Andrea Fleishaker and Lauri Voycik for spearheading the tasting.This wonderful Nursery School fundraiser kicks off Friday, September 26! Skip the store and enjoy fresh challah, babka and rolls from Seasons delivered straight to your child's cubby every week. Click here to sign up and see full program details 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.
Are you looking for name labels for your child? Please scroll all the way down for a wonderful resource.
If you still need to access our Dismissal Authorization and Child Intake forms, please see below:
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:
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 12th 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:52pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, September 13th Parashat Ki Teitzei 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan & Tot Shabbat This week's kiddush has been sponsored by Sam & Ella Shteingart
in honor of the aufruf and upcoming wedding of Jacob and Laura
and also in celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary. The kiddush is also sponsored by Shelley & Fred Klein in honor of the naming of their granddaughter, Arielle Ettie. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 6:50pm Mincha/Maariv 7:50pm Havdalah 8:15pm Musical Selichot Service
This Saturday!
Registration for High Holiday tickets is closed. For assistance, please reach out to the front office at (914) 235-2700.
Welcome Facility Director Anthony Maiolo! Last month, we welcomed Anthony, our new Facility Director to the Beth El team. Anthony has already had an opportunity to meet many congregants and experience the richness of the shul's programming—daily services, kiddushes, b'nei mitzvahs, and everything in between. As his team gets the synagogue ready for the high holidays, we hope you'll join our staff in wishing Anthony continued success in acclimating to all things Beth El!
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 Jacob Shteingart & Laura Chodes on their aufruf and upcoming wedding, and mazal tov to their parents, Ella & Samuel Shteingart and Becky Chodes and Gary Chodes.
Mazal tov to Ella & Samuel Shteingart on their 30th wedding anniversary.
Mazal tov to Ellen & Jason Wirchin on the naming of their daughter, Arielle Ettie and mazal tov also to grandparents, Shelley & Alfred Klein and Miriam & Joel Wirchin, and the extended Klein and Wirchin families.
Mazal tov to Robin Kaphan on the birth of her twin grandchildren Ruby Eva and Noah Paul, and mazal tov also to parents Kimberly and Mark Kaphan.
Mazal tov to Heather and Andrew Gelbard on the birth of their daughter, Sophie Lake, born Friday, September 5th, 2025. Mazal tov also to big brother Mason.
Mazal tov to Naomi Podair and Yoni Freedman on the birth of their daughter, Libby Arielle, born Friday, September 6th, 2025. Mazal tov also to big sister Sadie and big brother Micah.
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.
An Israel Update: Understanding This Summer's Events in Context Join The Leffell School on Tuesday, September 16th at 8:00pm for a Zoom conversation with Rabbi Harry Pell, Associate Head of The Leffell School. Rabbi Pell will share an analysis of recent current events and how they are often portrayed on social media so that we can be better informed and more knowledgeable. To register to receive the Zoom link, 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 are so happy to announce a recent birth in the Beth El community. Help us wish a huge mazal tov to the family!
Mazal tov to Naomi Podair and Yoni Freedman on the birth of their daughter, Libby Arielle, born Friday, September 6th, 2025. Mazal tov also to big sister Sadie and big brother Micah.
If you would like to make a donation to Beth El Synagogue Center in the family's honor, please click here.
"This service will find it's way into your heart" Join us this Saturday evening at 8:15pm for Selichot, a pre-High Holiday service which has many familiar themes of the High Holidays. We are excited to welcome an extraordinary guest co-leader, Chana Raskin. Chana recently made an album of Chabad melodies, many of which
she will share with us.
Chana and our clergy team will be joined by a phenomenal ensemble
of musicians. We aim to share an experience with you that will touch
We are so happy to announce a recent birth in the Beth El community. Help us wish a huge mazal tov to the family!
Mazal tov to Heather and Andrew Gelbard on the birth of their daughter, Sophie Lake, born Friday, September 5th, 2025. Mazal tov also to big brother Mason.
If you would like to make a donation to Beth El Synagogue Center in the family's honor, please click here.
Thank you for registering to join us for this Saturday's musical Selichot service! We look forward to this meaningful communal experience with special guest Chana Raskin.
This event is open to non-members, and we encourage you to invite your friends and family. They can register at bethelnr.org/selichot.
Service begins at 8:15pm. For event accessibility needs, please be in touch so we can address them. See you soon!
Our Nursery School year is off to a wonderful start, filled with joy, curiosity and the promise of meaningful growth ahead!
The Challah in Your Cubby program is back! This wonderful Nursery School fundraiser kicks off Friday, September 26! Skip the store and enjoy fresh challah from Seasons delivered straight to your child's cubby every week. To help you decide which delicious challah to order, the PTA is hosting a special tasting this Friday morning during drop-off in the Beth El lobby — featuring both challah and babka! Not sure which to choose? Come taste for yourself! Click here to sign up and see full program details 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.
We have an important message from our Nursery School PTA President, Kara Kalman(mom of Ethan - alum, Dylan - Gezah Bet, and Natalie - a future Beth El Nursery School student)
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.
Join us for a meaningful Challah Bake with Morah Eden, one of our Shoresh teachers, on Wednesday, September 17 at 7:30 pm. Learn how to make a round challah and a babka, just in time for Rosh Hashanah.Click here to register.
Are you looking for name labels for your child? Please scroll all the way down for a wonderful resource.
If you still need to access our Dismissal Authorization and Child Intake forms, please see below:
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:
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
It was wonderful seeing so many of you at our Classroom Peek and Communal Shabbat dinner. We hope this message finds you well and that you and your children are as excited as we are to begin the new school year tomorrow!
Unfortunately we want to inform you that Morah Linda tested positive for Covid on Saturday. As per our school guidelines, she will be staying home through Wednesday, returning on Thursday.
In the meantime, we are thankful that Lori Lieman will be stepping in to work with Morah Cheryl during Morah Linda’s absence. Morah Lori is a wonderful, experienced educator who has worked extensively in our school in the past, and is very familiar with our children and our daily routines. We are confident that Morah Cheryl and Morah Lori will ensure a smooth and joyful start to the school year.
Wishing Morah Linda a refuah shlema, a full and speedy recovery.
Thank you for your understanding and support, Ronnie and Shery
For event accessibility needs, please be in touch so we can address them.
Friday, September 5th 6:00pm
First Fridays Kabbalat Shabbat 7:04pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, September 6th Parashat Ki Teitzei 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan & Tot Shabbat This week's kiddush is sponsored by Amissa & Ehud Rybak in honor of the bat mitzvah of their daughter, Audrey. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 7:00pm Mincha/Maariv 8:02pm Havdalah
Registration Closes Monday Evening If you do not receive your tickets this week, it could be because a) you have not registered for High Holiday tickets yet, or b) you have not paid 50% of your dues.
— Save the Date — Sisterhood Sukkah Luncheon with Guest Speaker Gloria Goldreich Thursday, October 9th at 11:00am Register at bethelnr.org/sisterhood-sukkah ($10 per person)
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 Ehud & Amissa Rybak on the bat mitzvah of their daughter, Audrey.
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.
An Israel Update: Understanding This Summer's Events in Context Join The Leffell School on Tuesday, September 16th at 8:00pm for a Zoom conversation with Rabbi Harry Pell, Associate Head of The Leffell School. Rabbi Pell will share an analysis of recent current events and how they are often portrayed on social media so that we can be better informed and more knowledgeable. To register to receive the Zoom link, 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.
If you are receiving this message, our records show that you are not registered for the high holidays. Registration and requests for enhanced seating will close the evening of Monday, September 8th.
