While many Teens are enjoying their summers, we want to share what our Teen programming will look like for next year. We envision our Teen programming as having multiple avenues that provide myriad access points for our Teen Community.
These avenues are:
Education Teen Collab & JewishU
Leadership Programs & Social Events Teen Leaders, Hadracha, Monthly Teen Events
Shabbat & Holiday Involvement
For more information about our Teen opportunities, please email Alyssa Berman, Director of Youth & Family Engagement, ataberman@bethelnr.org.
Education
Both the Teen Collab (8th-10th Grade) and JewishU (11th-12th Grade) meet at the Midwestchester JCC on Thursday evenings. You can learn more about Teen Collab and JewishU on August 14that the online information session. (Please note that these programs are open to Jewish Teens across Westchester, not just those affiliated with Beth El or other partnering organizations.)
Teen Collab is a creative and dynamic educational experience for teens (grades 8–10) interested in deepening their Jewish identity, taking their Jewish education to the next level, and meeting other Jewish teens across Westchester.
The Teen Collab will meet on Thursdays from 6:30-8 pm, and will be broken into three modules. Sign up for one, two, or all three, based on your interests and schedules. Each module costs $300 for Beth El members, or you can sign up for all three for a 10% discount.
JewishU is a new program for 11th and 12th graders in which they take college-level Jewish classes (accredited by top universities) at the JCCMW to earn college credit! Two yearly classes, both running on Thursday evenings, will be offered beginning this fall. The courses offered include Hebrew 101 or History of Jewish Immigration. Each course will meet weekly on Thursdays from 6:30-9 pm from September to May. The Hebrew 101 course, accredited by Syracuse University, will cost $1700 plus a registration fee. The History of Jewish Immigration course, accredited by American Jewish University, will cost $1300 plus a registration fee.
Leadership Programs & Social Events
USY is hosting "Leadership Training Institute" on September 6-8 in Annandale, MN for 9th-12th graders. This heavily subsidized program is a chance for Jewish Teens from across the nation to join together for a weekend of leadership development and friends. Click here for more information.
Teen Leaders helps brainstorm, plan, prepare for, advertise and attend our monthly special events. They meet monthly to prepare for upcoming events, and are supported by the Teen Advisor.
Hadracha (Religious School Assistants) supports our Teens as they are active assistants and role models in our Religious School. There is a broad spectrum of opportunities for teens to volunteer, whether helping out in the office or supporting teachers in classrooms. Additionally, Hadracha meets regularly during Religious School hours to empower our Teens with knowledge, skills, community, and opportunities for reflection and growth. Hadracha can take place on Thursdays, Sundays, or both.
Teen Social Events occur monthly, so bring your friends! Programs include lounge nights, chesed (service) events, Israel-related programs, Shabbat/holiday programs like the Purim Carnival, fun activities like baseball games, and other activities you might suggest!
Teen Shabbat & Holiday Experiences
Teens have the opportunity to lead Shabbat services in many ways–through participating in our Teen Shabbat services (occur bimonthly), reading Torah or leading services in the Main Sanctuary, and by taking over Shabbat services for Youth and Family Engagement Shabbat!
If you are interested in reading Torah, leading services, or reading Megillah, we have opportunities for mentorship and support both from Cantor Gaby and from your peers who mentor new readers and leaders. Please contact Cantor Gaby for more information.
Teens are also invited for Shabbat dinners in the rabbis’ homes, which is always a really special event for our Teens and clergy.
Beth El Synagogue Center 1324 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804 (914) 235-2700
Saturday, August 10th 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat 12:45pm Daf Shevui 6:30pm Shlishit w/Cheese & Wine for Rabbi Bedo 7:40pm Mincha/Maariv 8:41pm Havdalah
Sunday, August 11th 8:15am Shacharit 6:40pm Mincha/Maariv
Monday, August 12th 7:00am Shacharit 1:00pm Mincha 8:20pm Maariv
Upcoming Beth El Events
Please stay tuned for High Holidays registration details in next week's announcements!
Part-Time Opportunities in Beth El's Dep't of Youth & Family Engagement
Do you know any creative, enthusiastic, thoughtful Jews who love working with young people? We would love to talk with them! We are looking to hire for a few openings in the Department of Youth & Family Engagement, and we need your help in finding amazing people. For more information, please email Alyssa ataberman@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.
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. We meet weekly on Sunday mornings. People will be a able to 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.
Saturday August 3rd Welcome Rabbi Viki Bedo! 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat This week's Kiddush is sponsored by Natali and Elan Dobbs in honor of the Anniversary of Natali's Bat Mitzvah and by Lynn Chinitz and Steven Gruenstein in honor of the birth of their granddaughter. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 7:50pm Mincha/Maariv 8:50pm Havdalah
This Week at Beth El
Sunday, August 4th 8:15am Shacharit 6:40pm Mincha/Maariv
Monday, August 5th 7:00am Shacharit 11:00am SMART Zoom (Join Here By Zoom) 5:00pm Pickleball (Register Here) 6:40pm Mincha/Maariv
Tuesday, August 6th 7:00am Shacharit 1:00pm Mah Jongg 6:40pm Mincha/Maariv
Wednesday, August 7th 7:00am Shacharit 12:30pm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at Beth El 6:40pm Mincha/Maariv
Thursday, August 8th 7:00am Shacharit 1:30pm Parashat Hashavua (Join Here By Zoom) 5:00pm Pickleball (Register Here) 6:40pm Mincha/Maariv
Upcoming Beth El Events
Host Beth El Day Camp's Israeli Teen Scouts Next Week!
More About Israeli Friendship Caravan Scouts Beth El Day Camp's annual Israel Day celebration includes a special performance by Friends of Israel Scouts Tzofim Friendship Caravan.
Since the first Caravan in 1973, the program has grown to three different Caravans travelling across North America, North, South, East, and West. Each Caravan is made up of a group of five girls and five boys and their two leaders. They are chosen to be members of the Caravan based on their maturity, fluency in English, and of course their talent in the performing arts. After several rounds of competitive auditions and interviews, the scouts spend a year training and rehearsing for their exciting summer in North America.
Judaica Shop
By Appointment Only. The Judaica Gift Shop can only accept checks and cash.
Mazal tov to Natali Dobbs on the 30th Anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah.
Mazal tov to Lynn Chinitz & Steven Gruenstein on the birth of their granddaughter, and mazal tov also to parents, Margot Weissman & Alexander Gruenstein.
Mazel Tov to Linda and Sol Haber on the birth of their granddaughter, Piper Rose, and to parents Marissa & Dylan Franklin.
Mazal tov to Beth El's Music Director, Jack Klebanow & Marcela Hoffer on the birth of their granddaughter, and mazal tov also to parents, Jordan & Ashley Klebanow.
Mazal tov to Jaime & Eric Fried on the birth of their son, Noah Isaac. Mazal tov also to big brother Ryan.
Condolences to Ella and Sam Shteingart on the loss of Ella's father, Henry Rakhmanchik z"l, and to Jacob, Simone, Mischa and Danny on the loss of their grandfather.
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.
RUN 4 THEIR LIVES is an opportunity to create community while supporting the releease of the hostages in Gaza. R4TL will gather this Sunday, August 4th at 10am at the Garden of Remembrance in White Plains in honor of Ariel Bibas turning 5 on August 5th. Runners/ Walkers are encouraged to wear a Batman Cape or a red shirt and to bring a friend or two. You can read more information about RT4L's 'why' at http://Run4lives.org. Meeting weekly on Sunday mornings, participants are able to walk or run as much as they would like.
DO A MITZVAH! Join UJA Westchester Families on Sunday, August 4th 11am to 12:15 pm for the annual Supplies for Success event! Engage the whole family in this intergenerational mitzvah project - kids of all ages can pack backpacks full of school supplies to help children in local, underserved communities start the school year off right and set them up for success! The event is taking place concurrently at both Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale and Bet Torah in Mount Kisco. Please see more information and register here.
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.
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. We meet weekly on Sunday mornings. People will be a able to 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.
DO A MITZVAH! Join UJA Westchester Families on Sunday, August 4th 11am to 12:15 pm for the annual Supplies for Success event! Engage the whole family in this intergenerational mitzvah project - kids of all ages can pack backpacks full of school supplies to help children in local, underserved communities start the school year off right and set them up for success! The event is taking place concurrently at both Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale and Bet Torah in Mount Kisco. Please see more information and register here.
Tuesday, July 30th 7:00am Shacharit 1:00pm SisterhoodMah Jongg 5:30pm Shmooze with the News (Register Here) 6:50pm Mincha/Maariv 7:30pm Israeli Film Series (Register Here)
Wednesday, July 31st 7:00am Shacharit 12:30pm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at Beth El 6:50pm Mincha/Maariv
Thursday, August 1st 7:00am Shacharit 1:30pm Parashat Hashavua (Join Here By Zoom) 5:00pm Pickleball (Register Here) 6:50pm Mincha/Maariv
Mazal tov to Bette Schneidman on the birth of her grandson, Teddy Sol Rosenblum, and mazal tov also to parents, Sari & Jordan Rosenblum.
Condolences to the entire Fleishaker family on the loss of their father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Donald Fleishaker 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.
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY SOLIDARITY CYCLE Be part of a unique community event as we welcome a special delegation of 11 cyclists from Israel's Gaza Envelope region. These brave individuals, survivors of the October 7th attack, are on a journey of healing and connection through their passion for cycling. Join us Sunday, July 28th at 9:30am at the entrance of Chatterton Avenue and Tarrytown Road (enter the lot and make a left). You can run, slowly bike, or bike a lot along the Bronx River Parkway between 10 and 12 noon this Sunday. To join this event in partnership with Project 24, UJA Federation NY, WJC, and Run 4 Their Lives, register here.
DO A MITZVAH! Join UJA Westchester Families on Sunday, August 4th 11am to 12:15 pm for the annual Supplies for Success event! Engage the whole family in this intergenerational mitzvah project - kids of all ages can pack backpacks full of school supplies to help children in local, underserved communities start the school year off right and set them up for success! The event is taking place concurrently at both Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale and Bet Torah in Mount Kisco. Please see more information and register here.
LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES Westchester’s “Shalom Yisrael” has for over 20 years been bringing small groups of Israeli women for a 10 day visit as a way of thanking them for their front line volunteering efforts. This year’s group of 6 women is from Ashkelon not very far from Gaza; they work to help single moms and needy families. We are looking for families to host one guest each for September 15-25. Shalom Yisrael provides daily programming for the guests. Beth El families have hosted in the past. Interested in hosting? For details please contact Marc Karell atmamaromarc@gmail.com or Alan Greenberg at asgreenberg2@gmail.com.
As we continue to plan for our fall opening, we are reaching out with additional information:
Monday, September 9 is the first day of school. The first few sessions for some of our classes will be somewhat abbreviated in order to facilitate a smooth transition into school. With thisStaggered Schedule, our hope is that the children experience a smooth adjustment. For those children who may struggle during those beginning days, requiring a shorter schedule, please be patient with us if you receive a call from your child’s teacher asking for you to pick them up earlier than the scheduled pick-up time. Some children may require a bit more of a transition than the schedule allows for.
Before and After Carewill begin the week of September 16. REMINDER: If you indicated on the registration form that you were interested in this program and there has been a change to your needs, or you have yet to communicate your needs for this program with us, please let us know as soon as possible what your needs are (i.e. Before and/or After Care and which days) so that we may plan accordingly.
Additionally, we are sharing our 2024-2025 Parent Guidewith you. This document contains essential information and will answer many of your questions regarding school procedures. Please review it in its entirety and be sure to print out, sign and return the final page to us.
Finally, in the event that you have not had a chance to fill/download/print them out yet, we have included the previously sent documentation once again below:
We hope you continue to enjoy your summer and look forward to being in touch. If you have any questions, please call the Nursery School office at (914) 235-2700 x250. We look forward to greeting you and your child in September. Please see below for detailed information of important upcoming events...
Enjoy the summer! Ronnie and Shery
Parent Orientation and Curriculum Presentation Thursday, September 5 at 7:15pm
Mark your calendars forthis important evening when you will hear essential information regarding your child's school year. Following the general meeting, parents will be dismissed to their children's respective classrooms for a presentation by the teachers. They will share an overview of the program and discuss specific learning experiences, goals and important logistics for your child's class. At least one parent must attend, so please be sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7:15pm for our Parent Orientation and Curriculum Presentation.
Beginning to Connect: Classroom Peek and Communal Shabbat Dinner Friday, September 6
Teachers will be reaching out to schedule a time slot between 4:30pm and 5:15pm for you to come into the school building for a Classroom Peek . You and your child will be able to visit the classroom, select a cubby and gain some familiarity with the environment. These visits will be brief and in small groups.
After the Classroom Peek, families are invited to join us for an optional Nursery School Communal Shabbat Event, from 5:30pm - 7pm, which will include a musical shabbat experience followed by dinner in our outdoor tent. Children will have the opportunity to play on the playground between the Classroom Peek and the Shabbat event. Further details to follow, but be sure to mark your calendar for Friday, September 6.
Sign Up for Toddler Time
Registration is open for our Fall Session of Toddler Time, which begins on Monday, October 7. Please see details on the flyer below and click here to register:
The 2024-2025 School Calendar
Pleaseclick here for a printable copy of our school calendar for the upcoming year. Dates and times are subject to change.Your text goes here!
The 2024-2025 Parent Guide
Please click here for a printable copy of our Parent Guide
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.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 5 at 7:15pm -- Nursery School Parent Orientation and Curriculum Presentation
Friday, September 6 - Beginning to Connect: Classroom Peek will take place between 4:30pm and 5:15pm, with each family being give a time slot; Communal Shabbat - 5:30pm - 7pm.
For event accessibility needs, please be in touch so we can address them.
Today at Camp
Campers learn to make seed balls to feed the birdies on this Tikkun Olam Tuesday. See more camp memories in the making at Beth El here.
This Week at Beth El
Welcome Back Rabbi Schuck! Join us for Kiddush this Shabbat Morning
Tuesday, July 23rd Fast of Tammuz 1:00pm Mah Jongg 6:50pm Mincha/Maariv
Wednesday, July 24th 7:00am Shacharit 12:30pm Pickup Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at Beth El 6:50pm Mincha/Maariv
Thursday, July 25th 7:00am Shacharit 1:30pm Parashat Hashavua (Join Here By Zoom) 5:00pm Pickleball (Register Here) 5:30pm Youth & Family Pool Party 6:50pm Mincha/Maariv 7:30pm CAP with Shari Baum (Register Here)
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 COMMUNITY SOLIDARITY CYCLE Be part of a unique community event as we welcome a special delegation of 11 cyclists from Israel's Gaza Envelope region. These brave individuals, survivors of the October 7th attack, are on a journey of healing and connection through their passion for cycling. Join us Sunday, July 28th at 9:30am at the entrance of Chatterton Avenue and Tarrytown Road (enter the lot and make a left). To join this event in partnership with Project 24, UJA Federation NY, WJC, and Run 4 Their Lives, register 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. We meet weekly on Sunday mornings. People will be a able to 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.
DO A MITZVAH! Join UJA Westchester Families on Sunday, August 4th 11am to 12:15 pm for the annual Supplies for Success event! Engage the whole family in this intergenerational mitzvah project - kids of all ages can pack backpacks full of school supplies to help children in local, underserved communities start the school year off right and set them up for success! The event is taking place concurrently at both Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale and Bet Torah in Mount Kisco. Please see more information and register here.
LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES Westchester’s “Shalom Yisrael” has for over 20 years been bringing small groups of Israeli women for a 10 day visit as a way of thanking them for their front line volunteering efforts. This year’s group of 6 women is from Ashkelon not very far from Gaza; they work to help single moms and needy families. We are looking for families to host one guest each for September 15-25. Shalom Yisrael provides daily programming for the guests. Beth El families have hosted in the past. Interested in hosting? For details please contact Marc Karell atmamaromarc@gmail.com or Alan Greenberg at asgreenberg2@gmail.com.
Friday, July 19th 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat 8:05pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, July 20th The Bat Mitzvah of Karen Nagar
9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat This week's kiddush is sponsored by Talia Swartz Nagar & Ofer Nagar in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Karen. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 8:00pm Mincha/Maariv 9:04pm Havdalah
This Week at Beth El
Sunday, July 21th 8:15am Shacharit 6:50pm Mincha/Maariv
Monday, July 22th 7:00am Shacharit 11:00am SMART Zoom (Join Here By Zoom) 5:00pm Pickleball (Register Here) 6:50pm Mincha/Maariv
Tuesday, July 23rd Fast of Tammuz 7:00am Shacharit 1:00pm Mah Jongg 6:50pm Mincha/Maariv
Wednesday, July 24th 7:00am Shacharit 12:30pm Pickup Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at Beth El 6:50pm Mincha/Maariv
Thursday, July 25th 7:00am Shacharit 1:30pm Parashat Hashavua (Join Here By Zoom) 5:00pm Pickleball (Register Here) 5:30pm Youth & Family Pool Party 6:50pm Mincha/Maariv
Mazal tov to Talia Swartz Nagar & Ofer Nagar on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Karen Nagar. Mazal tov to Stephan Loewentheil on the recent marriage of his daughter Kara to Matthew Eubank. Mazal tov also to Leonora Loewentheil on the marriage of her granddaughter.
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.
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. We meet weekly on Sunday mornings.People will be a able to walk or run as much as they would like. Announcements about each week's location are posted before Shabbat in the WhatsApp Group, which you can join here.
DO A MITZVAH! Join UJA Westchester Families on Sunday, August 4th 11am to 12:15 pm for the annual Supplies for Success event! Engage the whole family in this intergenerational mitzvah project - kids of all ages can pack backpacks full of school supplies to help children in local, underserved communities start the school year off right and set them up for success! The event is taking place concurrently at both Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale and Bet Torah in Mount Kisco. Please see more information and register here.
LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES Westchester’s “Shalom Yisrael” has for over 20 years been bringing small groups of Israeli women for a 10 day visit as a way of thanking them for their front line volunteering efforts. This year’s group of 6 women is from Ashkelon not very far from Gaza; they work to help single moms and needy families. We are looking for families to host one guest each for September 15-25. Shalom Yisrael provides daily programming for the guests. Beth El families have hosted in the past. Interested in hosting? For details please contact Marc Karell atmamaromarc@gmail.com or Alan Greenberg at asgreenberg2@gmail.com.
We hope that you are having an amazing start of summer! If your Teens are off on their summer adventures, please share their address and we'll send them some mail!
While many Teens are enjoying their summers, we want to share what our Teen programming will look like for next year. We envision our Teen programming as having multiple avenues that provide myriad access points for our Teen Community.
These avenues are:
Leadership Programs & Social Events Teen Leaders, Hadracha, Monthly Teen Events
Education Teen Collab & JewishU
Shabbat & Holiday Involvement
For more information about our Teen opportunities, please email Alyssa Berman, Director of Youth & Family Engagement, ataberman@bethelnr.org.
Leadership Programs & Social Events
USY is hosting "Leadership Training Institute" on September 6-8 in Annandale, MN for 9th-12th graders. This heavily subsidized program is a chance for Jewish Teens from across the nation to join together for a weekend of leadership development and friends. Click here for more information.
Teen Leaders helps brainstorm, plan, prepare for, advertise and attend our monthly special events. They meet monthly to prepare for upcoming events, and are supported by the Teen Advisor.
Hadracha (Religious School Assistants) supports our Teens as they are active assistants and role models in our Religious School. There is a broad spectrum of opportunities for teens to volunteer, whether helping out in the office or supporting teachers in classrooms. Additionally, Hadracha meets regularly during Religious School hours to empower our Teens with knowledge, skills, community, and opportunities for reflection and growth. Hadracha can take place on Thursdays, Sundays, or both.
Teen Social Events occur monthly, so bring your friends! Programs include lounge nights, chesed (service) events, Israel-related programs, Shabbat/holiday programs like the Purim Carnival, fun activities like baseball games, and other activities you might suggest!
Education
Both the Teen Collab (8th-10th Grade) and JewishU (11th-12th Grade) meet at the Midwestchester JCC on Thursday evenings. You can learn more about Teen Collab and JewishU at two online information sessions on July 10th and August 14th. (Please note that these programs are open to Jewish Teens across Westchester, not just those affiliated with Beth El or other partnering organizations.)
Teen Collab is a creative and dynamic educational experience for teens (grades 8–10) interested in deepening their Jewish identity, taking their Jewish education to the next level, and meeting other Jewish teens across Westchester.
The Teen Collab will meet on Thursdays from 6:30-8 pm, and will be broken into three modules. Sign up for one, two, or all three, based on your interests and schedules. Each module costs $300 for Beth El members, or you can sign up for all three for a 10% discount.
JewishU is a new program for 11th and 12th graders in which they take college-level Jewish classes (accredited by top universities) at the JCCMW to earn college credit! Two yearly classes, both running on Thursday evenings, will be offered beginning this fall. The courses offered include Hebrew 101 or History of Jewish Immigration. Each course will meet weekly on Thursdays from 6:30-9 pm from September to May. The Hebrew 101 course, accredited by Syracuse University, will cost $1700 plus a registration fee. The History of Jewish Immigration course, accredited by American Jewish University, will cost $1300 plus a registration fee.
Teen Shabbat & Holiday Experiences
Teens have the opportunity to lead Shabbat services in many ways–through participating in our Teen Shabbat services (occur bimonthly), reading Torah or leading services in the Main Sanctuary, and by taking over Shabbat services for Youth and Family Engagement Shabbat!
If you are interested in reading Torah, leading services, or reading Megillah, we have opportunities for mentorship and support both from Cantor Gaby and from your peers who mentor new readers and leaders. Please contact Cantor Gaby for more information.
Teens are also invited for Shabbat dinners in the rabbis’ homes, which is always a really special event for our Teens and clergy.
Beth El Synagogue Center 1324 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804 (914) 235-2700
