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.
DC RALLY Learn more about the Stand Together: Unity, Strength, and Resilience rally in DC on November 10thhere. Beth El will not be organizing transportation to the rally.
DO A MITZVAH and help women and children in domestic violence shelters.Volunteer with UJA-Federation on Sunday, November 24 10-11:30 am at Beth El Synagogue in New Rochelle and pack 300 welcome kits for families escaping trauma and violence and seeking refuge in shelters run by UJA partner the Jewish Board. To register, click here. . 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.
We feel the excitement of election day permeating throughout the halls of Beth El Nursery School. A number of our classes held their own elections, complete with ballots, voting booths and "I Voted!" stickers. Whether they are voting between the snacks or playgrounds they preferred, it's truly enriching to witness!
A few November reminders:
With the clocks changing this past weekend, early dismissal Fridays will begin this Friday, November 8. All full-day classes will dismiss at 1:30PM.
There will be no school next Monday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day.
Mums' Night Out is on Thursday, November 14 at 7:30PM, offsite. Details may be found on the flyer below. Click here to register.
Dads' Night Out is on Thursday, November 21 at 8PM, offsite. Details may be found on the flyer below. Click here to register. Parent-Teacher Dialogues are on Wednesday, November 20. School dismisses at noon for all classesexcept our Shoresh class which dismisses at 11:45AM. There will be no After Care that day and no pasta lunch.
Wednesday, November 27 is a regular day of school with classes dismissing at regular times. However, there will be no After Care.
Looking ahead to the future, we'd like you to make note that Special Persons' Day will be moving from Friday, February 7 to Friday, January 24.
Please be sure to scroll down for important information regarding upcoming events at Beth El and the surrounding community so you don't miss out on anything.
Wishing you a wonderful rest of your week, Ronnie and Shery
Hello! My name is Julie Schnur and I am happy to introduce myself to you as a social work consultant at Beth El Nursery School! I’m excited that Beth El continues to partner with Westchester Jewish Community Service’s Project SEED Program. Project SEED (Supporting Early Emotional Development) will be available throughout the year as a resource for children, parents, and teachers.
I am a licensed child and adolescent therapist and have been working as a social worker since 2012. I hold a Bachelors degree in Child Development from Tufts University and a Masters Degree in Social Work from NYU Silver School of Social Work. I have extensive experience providing therapeutic treatment to children, adolescents and families in hospitals, community centers, schools and private practice.
This year I will be collaborating with parents and teachers to help support children, both at home and at school. I am available to provide guidance and support on issues such as sleep, emotional regulation, social skills development, setting boundaries, establishing routines, and much more.
I look forward to getting to know you and partnering with your school this year! Please know that I am here to support you in any way possible and please never hesitate to reach out. I will be at Beth El beginning Monday, November 4, and then every other Monday moving forward.
You can contact me at jschnur@wjcs.com or ask Ronnie to put us in touch!
Project SEED is sponsoring a program on Friday, November 15 at 9:30am on Zoom entitled Tiny Tasters: Feeding Toddlers and Preschoolers with Nicole Silber, RD, CSP, CLC. Details for this program may be found on the flyer below.
Israel 360 Event This Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30PM
Mums' Night Out on Thursday, November 14
Looking for a fabulous night out? Don't miss Mums' Night Out! Join fellow Nursery School moms and enjoy a floral decorating class together on Thursday, November 14 at The Flower Bar! $60 per person will include flowers, supplies, wine and snacks. Please register by Thursday, November 7.Click here to register.
Dads' Night Out on Thursday, November 21
It's time for a dads hang out! Enjoy a night of golf with fellow Nursery School dads at our annual Dads' NIght Out! The event will take place at Golfzon. $50 per person will include pizza and golf.Click here to register.
The Magic of Camp
Are you missing the magic of camp? Interested in learning more about Beth El Day Camp? Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 17 at 3PM for a Magic Show! Additional details below. Click here to register.
Thinking of Sending Your Child to The Leffell School?
Thinking of sending your child to The Leffell School? Please mark your calendars for The Leffell School's Open House for Young Families - Sunday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage on the Lower School campus and learn about The Leffell School in informational sessions focused on their academic program, Jewish life and learning, and the kindergarten experience, while your child engages in art, movement, and music activities led by teachers. The program concludes with lunch and the opportunity to meet with current parents and members of school leadership. Click here to register.
Sign Up to Participate in Our Parent Association!
We are incredibly energized by the good turnout at our recent Beth El Nursery School Parent Association meeting and are eager to launch the year along with everyone who wants to volunteer to support our school. We put together a list of volunteer opportunities and we’ve outlined what the job entails along with approximate time commitment.
We hope that this will provide some clarity and illustrate that volunteering for the Nursery School can really be as limited or expansive as fits your schedule. We know that many of you filled out the sheets at orientation. We are asking that you now fill out this spreadsheet which we will use as our master list. Should you be interested, please feel free to sign up for more than one job! You can access it, here. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Enjoy the week ahead, Andrea and Kara - Parent Association Co-Presidents
Save the Date
Casino Night is the Nursery School's biggest fundraiser of the year and everyone in attendance enjoys a fabulous night out. Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday night, January 11!
Challah in Your Cubby Fundraiser Began Last Week. You Can Still Sign-Up!
Sisterhood's Fall Craft Fair and Boutique on Sun. Nov. 10
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.
For event accessibility needs, please be in touch so we can address them.
Friday, November 1st 5:32pm Candle Lighting 6:00pm First Fridays Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, November 2nd 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat
This week's Kiddush is sponsored by Stacey and Oren Popovsky in honor of their daughter Maya Popovsky's bat mitzvah and by Barbara and Bob Cohen in honor of the Aufruf and upcoming marriage of their daughter Haley Cohen to Jason Cohen. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 6:31pm Havdalah
Mazal tov to Stacey & Oren Popovsky on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Maya Popovsky.
Mazel tov to Barbara and Robert Cohen on the aufruf and upcoming marriage of their daughter Haley Cohen to Jason Cohen, son of Ron Cohen and Caren Lustig.
Mazal tov to Dean Solomon and Rebecca Blake on the B'nei Mitzvah of their children, Jacob and Shirah Solomon.
Mazal tov to Jacqueline & Avi Einzig on the engagement of their son Zachary to Tanya, daughter of Yelena & Mark Mestechkina (Brooklyn).
Condolences to Erica (Larry) Epstein and Stewart (Cheryl) Penn on the loss of their mother, Laura Penn z"l. 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.
DC RALLY Learn more about the Stand Together: Unity, Strength, and Resilience rally in DC on November 10thhere. Beth El will not be organizing transportation to the rally.
DO A MITZVAH and help women and children in domestic violence shelters.Volunteer with UJA-Federation on Sunday, November 24 10-11:30 am at Beth El Synagogue in New Rochelle and pack 300 welcome kits for families escaping trauma and violence and seeking refuge in shelters run by UJA partner the Jewish Board. To register, click here. BORSCHT BELT ARTIFACTS Relics from the Catskill Resort Age program will be hosted at New Rochelle Public Library on November 3rd at 2:00pm. Step back in time with historian Alex Prizgintas as he takes you on a journey through the legendary Borscht Belt in New York's Catskill Mountains. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the heritage of a bygone era! Registration is requested here. 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.
Dear {{first_name}}: As we transition from the High Holidays, we are filled with appreciation for the many opportunities we had to gather and pray with our Beth El family. Whether it was at Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidrei, Sukkot, or Simchat Torah, we hope you felt connected and inspired by our clergy and our community. B’yachad means “together.” That word had tremendous meaning this past year as our community came together to share our collective pain, anxiety and loss over the events in Israel and the increase in antisemitism in our own country and throughout the world. Beth El is more than a place to gather—it's a sanctuary for celebrating life's milestones, learning together, and finding comfort amid the hardships we face. But to keep our community vibrant and responsive to the needs of our members, we rely on each other's support.
If you haven’t yet had a chance to join this year’s B’yachad Campaign, now is a wonderful time to make a difference. Your contribution strengthens our capacity to bring more meaningful programs, support Jewish learning, and maintain a warm and welcoming space for everyone in our community.
Please consider a gift to help us continue building a strong, connected, and resilient Beth El. By joining together, we can ensure that our community remains a place of joy, warmth, and inspiration for all who walk through our doors. Thank you for being an essential part of Beth El.
We hope everyone enjoyed a meaningful holiday season. It's so nice to now get into our regular school routine.
Tomorrow morning, between 8-9am, the alarm company will be testing the building's fire alarm system. If you are dropping off your child/children any time during that hour, you may hear a loud sound or see bright flashing lights. The teachers have been made aware of this and for those children being dropped off for Before Care, they will be well-prepared for possible noises and/or lights.
Looking ahead in the week, we see that Halloween is on Thursday, October 31, 2024. For most, Halloween is a secular American holiday, with traditions emphasizing local community and neighborhood connections. For others, its pagan origins (dating to ancient times), Christian associations (dating to the Middle Ages), and history of anti-Semitic activity make it a religious celebration and therefore off-limits for Jews. The full range of participation in Halloween is visible in the Jewish community: some families embrace it fully, some reject it completely, and some find a spot for themselves somewhere in-between. All those responses are represented at Beth El Nursery School. Because we are a Jewish Nursery School, we do not include Halloween in our programs of holiday celebrations or in our classroom curriculum.The school does not post decorations, have children come in costumes, or distribute candy/treats. Those rituals are reserved for Purim, an explicitly Jewish holiday. At the same time, Beth El Nursery School does not presume to tell families how to engage with Halloween. This means some students in every classroom will talk about their plans with great enthusiasm, while others will be silent. Our job (teachers and parents alike) is to be alert to these conversations as they occur, and to recognize their potential to make a Beth El Nursery School student feel like an outsider within their Jewish classroom and Jewish school. We are all responsible for providing a safe and supportive forum for examination and reflection, if necessary. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.
On a separate note, for our After Care families, due to a Staff Meeting on Tuesday, November 5, After Care will end at 3PM for all children. Please be sure to mark your calendars.
Also, with the clocks changing this Sunday, early dismissal Fridays will begin on Friday, November 8. All full-day classes will dismiss at 1:30PM.
Be sure to scroll down for important information regarding upcoming events at Beth El and the surrounding community so you don't miss out on anything.
Wishing you a wonderful rest of your week, Ronnie and Shery
Hello! My name is Julie Schnur and I am happy to introduce myself to you as a social work consultant at Beth El Nursery School! I’m excited that Beth El continues to partner with Westchester Jewish Community Service’s Project SEED Program. Project SEED (Supporting Early Emotional Development) will be available throughout the year as a resource for children, parents, and teachers.
I am a licensed child and adolescent therapist and have been working as a social worker since 2012. I hold a Bachelors degree in Child Development from Tufts University and a Masters Degree in Social Work from NYU Silver School of Social Work. I have extensive experience providing therapeutic treatment to children, adolescents and families in hospitals, community centers, schools and private practice.
This year I will be collaborating with parents and teachers to help support children, both at home and at school. I am available to provide guidance and support on issues such as sleep, emotional regulation, social skills development, setting boundaries, establishing routines, and much more.
I look forward to getting to know you and partnering with your school this year! Please know that I am here to support you in any way possible and please never hesitate to reach out. I will be at Beth El beginning Monday, November 4, and then every other Monday moving forward.
You can contact me at jschnur@wjcs.com or ask Ronnie to put us in touch!
Mums' Night Out on Thursday, November 14
Looking for a fabulous night out? Don't miss Mums' Night Out! Join fellow Nursery School moms and enjoy a floral decorating class together on Thursday, November 14 at The Flower Bar! $60 per person will include flowers, supplies, wine and snacks. Please register by Thursday, November 7.Click here to register.
Dads' Night Out on Thursday, November 21
It's time for a dads hang out! Enjoy a night of golf with fellow Nursery School dads at our annual Dads' NIght Out! The event will take place at Golfzon. $50 per person will include pizza and golf.Click here to register.
The Magic of Camp
Are you missing the magic of camp? Interested in learning more about Beth El Day Camp? Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 17 at 3PM for a Magic Show! Additional details below. Click here to register.
Thinking of Sending Your Child to The Leffell School?
Thinking of sending your child to The Leffell School? Please mark your calendars for The Leffell School's Open House for Young Families - Sunday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage on the Lower School campus and learn about The Leffell School in informational sessions focused on their academic program, Jewish life and learning, and the kindergarten experience, while your child engages in art, movement, and music activities led by teachers. The program concludes with lunch and the opportunity to meet with current parents and members of school leadership. Click here to register.
Sign Up to Participate in Our Parent Association!
We are incredibly energized by the good turnout at our recent Beth El Nursery School Parent Association meeting and are eager to launch the year along with everyone who wants to volunteer to support our school. We put together a list of volunteer opportunities and we’ve outlined what the job entails along with approximate time commitment.
We hope that this will provide some clarity and illustrate that volunteering for the Nursery School can really be as limited or expansive as fits your schedule. We know that many of you filled out the sheets at orientation. We are asking that you now fill out this spreadsheet which we will use as our master list. Should you be interested, please feel free to sign up for more than one job! You can access it, here. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Enjoy the week ahead, Andrea and Kara - Parent Association Co-Presidents
Save the Date
Casino Night is the Nursery School's biggest fundraiser of the year and everyone in attendance enjoys a fabulous night out. Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday night, January 11!
Challah in Your Cubby Fundraiser Beginning Nov. 1. Sign Up Today!
Sign Up Now for Toddler Time If You Have A Child Who Was Born in 2023
Our Fall Session of Toddler Time, facilitated by Morah Tina Schwartz has begun, but it's not too late to join our vibrant group. Details may be found on the flyer below and rates will be pro-rated. Click here to register.
Sisterhood's Fall Craft Fair and Boutique on Sun. Nov. 10
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.
For event accessibility needs, please be in touch so we can address them.
Looking Back Sisterhood's Sukkah Luncheon was a warm, enriching open-air nosh, featuring Author Talia Carner speaking about her new book, The Boy with The Star Tattoo. Congrats on a beautiful event!
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.
BORSCHT BELT ARTIFACTS Relics from the Catskill Resort Age program will be hosted at New Rochelle Public Library on November 3rd at 2:00pm. Step back in time with historian Alex Prizgintas as he takes you on a journey through the legendary Borscht Belt in New York's Catskill Mountains. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the heritage of a bygone era! Registration is requested here. 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.
Thursday, October 24th Shmini Atzeret 7:00am Hashkama Minyan/Yizkor 9:00am Festival Morning Services/Yizkor 10:30am Tot Shabbat 10:30am Mini Minyan 1:00pm Mincha 4:30pm Mini Hakafot & Family Dinner 6:42pm Candle Lighting 7:00pm Maariv/ Community Hakafot (Prayer Team Singing Frank London Songs and Dancing with the Torahs)
Friday, October 25th Simchat Torah 9:00am Festival Morning Services (More Singing & Dancing with the Torahs) 9:45am Children's Torah Reading 10:30am Tot Shabbat Beth El Kiddush in Honor of Simchat Torah Honorees 5:40pm Mincha/Maariv 5:41pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, October 26th Shabbat Mevarchim Bereshit The kiddush is sponsored by Ellen Teplitz Warhit & Barry Warhit in honor of their granddaughter, Lucy Abramowicz's babynaming, and the kiddush is also sponsored by Laura & Keith Rosenbloom in honor of their father and father-in-law, Harvey Jay's 80th birthday. 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat 12:45pm Daf Shevui 5:40pm Mincha/Maariv 6:40pm Havdalah
This Year's Simchat Torah Honorees Hatan Torah All congregants who went on volunteer missions to Israel
Kallat Bereishit Beth El's Israel 360 Committee
Kallat Maftir Susan Schlecker on behalf of the Beth El Mission to Israel
On May 22 of this year, an all-star group of klezmer musicians and Jewish singers met at Beth El Synagogue Center in New Rochelle, NY under the auspices of Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El to record 8 new compositions by klezmer giant Frank London. These brilliant new songs are meant to be sung while dancing hakafot on Simchat Torah. The recording session was held on the eve of Frank’s treatment for a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer and what ensued was a beautiful evening of spiritual uplift and close loving Jewish community.
Mazal tov to Ellen Teplitz Warhit & Barry Warhit on the baby naming of their granddaughter, Lucy Eden Abramowicz. Mazal tov to Lucy's parents Margot Warhit & Mark Abramowicz, and Lucy's other grandparents, Elisabeth Abramowicz and Andrei Savin.
Mazal tov and happy birthday to Harvey Jay on his 80th birthday.
Mazal tov to Robert Kattan and Julie Kattan & Milton Kreppel on the birth of their grandson Joshua Nathan Michelson and to parents Amy and Danny Michelson and grandparents Ellen and Dave Michelson.
Mazal tov to Beth El's Programming Director, Stephanie Lederman & Harvey Lederman on the birth of their first grandchild. Mazal tov also to parents, Sam & Emily Kanter on the birth of their daughter.
Mazal tov to Laura Lewis, who will receive the Yitzhak Rabin Award from the Inter-Religious Coalition of New Rochelle at their awards gala on Sunday, October 27.
Condolences to Sy Gruza on the loss of his mother, Ruth Gruza z"l.
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.
BORSCHT BELT ARTIFACTS Relics from the Catskill Resort Age program will be hosted at New Rochelle Public Library on November 3rd at 2:00pm. Step back in time with historian Alex Prizgintas as he takes you on a journey through the legendary Borscht Belt in New York's Catskill Mountains. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the heritage of a bygone era! Registration is requested here. 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.
It was wonderful seeing so many of you last night at Supper in the Sukkah. The turnout was fabulous! We want to share some upcoming events that will be taking place at Beth El, including Thursday's Mini Hakafot for young families at 4:30pm. Come sing and dance with the Torahs and enjoy a FREE dairy dinner. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Are you missing the magic of camp? Interested in learning more about Beth El Day Camp? Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 17 at 3PM for a Magic Show! Additional details below.Click here to register.
Thinking of sending your child to The Leffell School? Please mark your calendars for The Leffell School's Open House for Young Families - Sunday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage on the Lower School campus and learn about The Leffell School in informational sessions focused on their academic program, Jewish life and learning, and the kindergarten experience, while your child engages in art, movement, and music activities led by teachers. The program concludes with lunch and the opportunity to meet with current parents and members of school leadership. Click here to register. Please scroll down for important information regarding upcoming events at Beth El and the surrounding community so you don't miss out on anything. Enjoy the holiday and we will see everyone back at school on Monday.
Chag sameach, Ronnie and Shery
Mini Hakafot on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 4:30PM
This is a wonderful event for young families, offering a free, light dairy dinner. Please register here today!
Sign Up to Participate in Our Parent Association!
We are incredibly energized by the good turnout at our recent Beth El Nursery School Parent Association meeting and are eager to launch the year along with everyone who wants to volunteer to support our school. We put together a list of volunteer opportunities and we’ve outlined what the job entails along with approximate time commitment.
We hope that this will provide some clarity and illustrate that volunteering for the Nursery School can really be as limited or expansive as fits your schedule. We know that many of you filled out the sheets at orientation. We are asking that you now fill out this spreadsheet which we will use as our master list. Should you be interested, please feel free to sign up for more than one job! You can access it, here. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
We’d also like to remind you of two upcoming events:
“Mum’s” Night Out on Thursday, November 14 – We’ll be doing a floral decorating class! $60 per person will include flowers, supplies, wine and snacks. Dad’s Night Out on Thursday, November 21 – Enjoy a night of golf! The event will take place at Golfzon. $50 per person will include pizza and golf. Registration information for both events will be available soon!
Chag sameach, Andrea and Kara
Hot Lunch Program
Challah in Your Cubby Fundraiser Beginning Nov. 1. Sign Up Today!
Sign Up Now for Toddler Time If You Have A Child Who Was Born in 2023
Registration is open for our Fall Session of Toddler Time, which begins on Tuesday, October 8, facilitated by Morah Tina Schwartz. Please note that Toddler Time will now be meeting on Tuesdays instead of Mondays, and we have increased the number of sessions.Details may be found on the flyer below Click here to register.
Sisterhood's Fall Craft Fair and Boutique on Sun. Nov. 10
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.
Thursday, October 24, beginning at 7 pm Service hours available
Join us to celebrate Simchat Torah with raucous hakafot (dancing)! We needs Teen volunteers to be in charge of the younger children's passports and prizes--they get stickers for participating in the dancing, and can then get a prize at the end!
Thursdays, beginning November 7, 6:30–8:00 PM at the Midwestchester JCC
Teen Collab is a dynamic educational experience for 8th–12th graders who are interested in deepening their Jewish identity, taking their Jewish education to the next level, and meeting other Jewish teens! Three modules with 6–8 sessions each will be offered throughout the year.
JewishU: A History of Jewish Immigration Accredited by American Jewish University In this class, students will explore the idea of immigration as a Jewish narrative. Beginning with the more well-known instances of moving from one place to another—Abraham and Sarah’s journey and the Exodus from Egypt—students will explore what logistics, emotions, joys, and struggles go into transitioning to a new place. They will learn about the first Jewish communities in the United States and explore immigration from Europe to the United States in the 1900s, including the waves of Aliyah to Israel, emigration from Ethiopia, Russia, and Iran, and immigration to countries in Asia.
We are looking forward to our annual Supper in the Sukkah event next Monday, October 21, 5:00 - 6:30PM. This year we will have a Puppeteer beginning promptly at 5:00PM, followed by pizza and salad in the sukkah, a lulav and etrog shake and ice cream. This event is always a rousing success and we hope you'll make plans to join us. Registration closes Sunday evening, October 20. Click here to register.
Please scroll down for important information so you don't miss out on anything. Enjoy the holiday and we will see everyone back at school on Monday.
Chag sukkot sameach, Ronnie and Shery
Supper in the Sukkah
A Message from Our Parent Association Co-Chairs
We are incredibly energized by the good turnout at our recent Beth El Nursery School Parent Association meeting and are eager to launch the year along with everyone who wants to volunteer to support our school. We put together a list of volunteer opportunities and we’ve outlined what the job entails along with approximate time commitment.
We hope that this will provide some clarity and illustrate that volunteering for the Nursery School can really be as limited or expansive as fits your schedule. We know that many of you filled out the sheets at orientation. We are asking that you now fill out this spreadsheet which we will use as our master list. Should you be interested, please feel free to sign up for more than one job! You can access it, here. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
We’d also like to remind you of two upcoming events:
“Mum’s” Night Out on Thursday, November 14 – We’ll be doing a floral decorating class! $60 per person will include flowers, supplies, wine and snacks. Dad’s Night Out on Thursday, November 21 – Enjoy a night of golf! The event will take place at Golfzon. $50 per person will include pizza and golf. Registration information for both events will be available soon!
Chag sameach, Andrea and Kara
Hot Lunch Program
Challah in Your Cubby Fundraiser
Sign Up for Toddler Time
Registration is open for our Fall Session of Toddler Time, which begins on Tuesday, October 8, facilitated by Morah Tina Schwartz. Please note that Toddler Time will now be meeting on Tuesdays instead of Mondays, and we have increased the number of sessions.Details may be found on the flyer below Click here to register.
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.
