Mazal tov to Esther & Mark Mildner on the birth of their granddaughter and first grandchild, Rena Miriam Smolow. Mazal tov also to parents, Josh Smolow and Alana Mildner Smolow, grandparents, Rhoda and Craig Smolow and great grandpa for the 15th time, Donald Fleishaker.
Condolences to Dr. Mike Greenberg on the loss of his wife, Dr. Mila Greenberg z"l, and to their children David (Dara Schaefer) and Nina (Marc Jason) Greenberg.
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 FOR THEIR LIVES Westchester Run for Their Lives will meet at Kensico Dam Plaza on Sunday at 10:30am, rain or shine. Bring a friend, wear red, and wave flags, with pride, for the hostages, their families and friends, and for Am Yisrael. Release. Them. Now.
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 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 FOR THEIR LIVES Westchester Run for Their Lives will meet at Kensico Dam Plaza on Sunday at 10:30am, rain or shine. Bring a friend, wear red, and wave flags, with pride, for the hostages, their families and friends, and for Am Yisrael. Release. Them. Now.
Congratulations to Beth El Sisterhood on a Lovely Spring Gala 2024
Congratulations to Beth El Sisterhood and Honoree Phoebe Gross.
Shabbat Schedule
Friday, June 21st 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat 8:13pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, June 22nd 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services, Volunteer Shabbat Kiddush 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat
This week's kiddush is sponsored by Susan and Bob Goldstein in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary and also co-sponsored by Marty Keltz and Lynn Buckvar Keltz, and also by Beth El Synagogue Center in honor of their volunteers. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 8:20pm Mincha/Maariv 9:13pm Havdalah
This Week at Beth El
Sunday, June 23rd 8:15am Shacharit 8:20pm Mincha/Maariv
By Appointment Only. The Judaica Gift Shop can only accept checks and cash.
CAROLE GRAHAM carolegraham@optonline.net (914) 419-6270 ELLEN HOLLANDER hollanderellen550@gmail.com (914) 632-4658
Lifecycles
Mazal tov to Susan & Bob Goldstein on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Mazal tov to all of our wonderful Beth El volunteers and thank you for everything that you do for our community.
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 FOR THEIR LIVES Westchester Run for Their Lives will meet at Kensico Dam Plaza on Sunday at 10:30am, rain or shine. Bring a friend, wear red, and wave flags, with pride, for the hostages, their families and friends, and for Am Yisrael. Release. Them. Now.
Hot off the (digital) press! Find and download your favorite Gala photos here.
This Week at Beth El
Tuesday, June 18th 1:00pm Mah Jongg 8:20pm Mincha/Maariv
Wednesday, June 19th Juneteenth (All Offices Closed) 7:00am Shacharit 12:30pm Pickup Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at Beth El 8:20pm Mincha/Maariv
Thursday, June 20th 7:00am Shacharit 10:30am Bat Mitzvah of Isabel Zung and Leela Zung 1:30pm Parashat Hashavua (Zoom) 7:00pm Sisterhood Gala Dinner (Registration Closed) 8:20pm Mincha/Maariv
Friday, June 21st 7:00am Shacharit 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat 8:13pm Candle Lighting Saturday, June 22nd 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services, Volunteer Shabbat Kiddush 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat 12:45pm Daf Shevui 8:20pm Mincha/Maariv 9:13pm Havdalah Sunday, June 23rd 8:15am Shacharit 8:20pm Mincha/Maariv
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 FOR THEIR LIVES Westchester Run for Their Lives will meet at Kensico Dam Plaza on Sunday at 10:30am, rain or shine. Bring a friend, wear red, and wave flags, with pride, for the hostages, their families and friends, and for Am Yisrael. Release. Them. Now.
Thank you for joining us in ringing in Shavuot Tuesday night followed by meaningful learning and services throughout the Chag.
Shabbat Schedule
Friday, June 14th 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat 8:11pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, June 15th 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat This week's kiddush is sponsored by Daniel Feldman and Emily Rubin in honor of their son, Ilan's Bar Mitzvah. Ellen and Jack Hollander contributed to the kiddush in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv 9:11pm Havdalah
This Week at Beth El
Sunday, June 16th Father's Day 8:15am Shacharit 8:20pm Mincha/Maariv
Monday, June 17th 7:00am Shacharit 9:30am Bagels And Books (Join in person or by Zoom Here) 11:00am SMART Zoom (Join Here) 11:00am Shmooze with the News 8:20pm Mincha/Maariv
Tuesday, June 18th 7:00am Shacharit 10:00am Silver Sneakers for Seniors (Register Here) 1:00pm Mah Jongg 8:20pm Mincha/Maariv
Wednesday, June 19th Juneteenth (All Offices Closed) 7:00am Shacharit 12:30pm Pickup Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at Beth El 8:20pm Mincha/Maariv
Thursday, June 20th 7:00am Shacharit 10:30am Bat Mitzvah of Isabel Zung and Leela Zung 1:30pm Parashat Hashavua (Zoom) 7:00pm Sisterhood Gala Dinner (Registration Closed) 8:20pm Mincha/Maariv
Upcoming Beth El Events
Registration is closed. No walk-ins. Questions? Please email Erica Epstein at mmleepstein@gmail.com
Judaica Gift Shop
By Appointment Only. The Judaica Gift Shop can only accept checks and cash.
CAROLE GRAHAM carolegraham@optonline.net (914) 419-6270 ELLEN HOLLANDER hollanderellen550@gmail.com (914) 632-4658
Lifecycles
Mazal tov to Daniel Feldman and Emily Rubin on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Ilan Feldman.
Mazal tov to Ellen & Jacob Hollander on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Mazal tov to Jonathan and Lori Zung on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughters, Isabel and Leela Zung.
Mazal tov to Beth El Sisterhood Gala Honoree Phoebe Gross.
Mazal tov to Jeremy Katz on the 40th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Mazal tov to Donald Fleishaker on his 94th birthday.
Those marking a simcha, observing the loss of a loved one, or someone who is sick or recovering from an illness have delighted/comforted that their lifecycle event has inspired generosity. If you would like to make a donation to Beth El in honor or in memory, please click here.
MISHEBERACH LIST If you would like to add a name to the Misheberach list, please email Rabbi Sitkin at zsitkin@bethelnr.org.
As a service to our members, Beth El includes in this section outside events that may be of interest to members of our community. Listing an event does not constitute endorsement of the event by Beth El.
RUN FOR THEIR LIVES Westchester Run for Their Lives will meet at Kensico Dam Plaza on Sunday at 10:30am, rain or shine. Bring a friend, wear red, and wave flags, with pride, for the hostages, their families and friends, and for Am Yisrael. Release. Them. Now.
Thank you for a wonderful turnout at our annual gala last night. From the gala's co-chairs, a big thank you for helping recognize the contributions of our honorees Lisa & Rob Patchen and Lisa & Larry Mandelker.
Shabbat Schedule
Friday, June 7th 1:00pm Mincha 6:00pm First Fridays
Kabbalat Shabbat 8:07pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, June 8th 9:00am Pride Shabbat Morning Services with Laynie Solomon ("Teaching God Our Torah:" A Shabbat Morning D'var Torah) 10:30am Mini Minyan Special Minyan for Hank Zupnick 10:30am Tot Shabbat The kiddush is sponsored by
Elise and Barry Richman in honor of Pride Shabbat and their Birthdays and by Rita and Bruce Gilbert in honor of their 60th Wedding Anniversary. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 1:00pm "Lev Yodea Marat Nafsho (The Heart Knows Itself): Trans Identity and Self-Determination in Halakha" 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv 9:08pm Havdalah
This Week at Beth El
Sunday, June 9th 8:15am Shacharit 9:00am Taste of Religious School (Register Here) 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv
Monday, June 10th 7:00am Shacharit 11:00am SMART Zoom (Join Here) 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv Tuesday, June 11th-Thursday, June 13th Shavuot Holiday Schedule Below
By Appointment Only. The Judaica Gift Shop can only accept checks and cash.
CAROLE GRAHAM carolegraham@optonline.net (914) 419-6270 ELLEN HOLLANDER hollanderellen550@gmail.com (914) 632-4658
Lifecycles
Mazal tov to Beth El Gala's Honorees Lisa & Rob Patchen, and the President's Ne’emanim Award Honorees Lisa & Larry Mandelker.
Mazal tov to Rita and Bruce Gilbert on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Mazal tov to Elise and Barry Richman on their birthdays.
Condolences to Larry Hanau and Sharon Schoenholtz on the loss of Larry's mother, Lenore Hanau 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.
We've come to the end of another school year, and it's time to say shalom...
This time of year, it is easy to marvel at our students’ – your children’s – growth and maturity. Each and every one of them is now doing things they were not doing at the beginning of the year. Two year olds are taking turns, three year olds are pouring their own water at snack, four year olds are doing their own zippers and buttons, and writing with inventive spelling.
Each growth – each gain – is hard-fought and hard-earned. The long, slow, steady march of development does not come easy. A two year old taking turns is the result of hundreds (thousands) of moments of grabbing and yelling; a three year old pouring water only comes after months of spills and paper-towel-cleanups; four year olds only zip up their jackets after a whole winter of practice; and begin to spell only after years of turning the lines and curves of their scribbling into letter-like shapes.
None of this, in other words, is a “light switch” – you don’t turn skills on suddenly after a dormant period. They are always emerging; children are always on the precipice of their next major breakthrough. She’s in her Olympic training period; he’s putting in his 10,000 hours.
The jargon for what we're getting at is “frustration tolerance." Frustration tolerance is the three year old attempting to pour their water knowing it will likely spill; it is the four year old stubbornly refusing assistance with their zipper, determined to get it right this time. It is your toddler barking back at you, “Me do it!”, on tasks you know they can’t yet do. It is the ability to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get back on it – whatever “it” is.
As adults we are all too prone to step in, to intervene. To button the jacket, to resolve the dispute, to snap the Legos together. The beautiful thing about frustration tolerance is that we can help grow this in our children by…doing less. By biting our tongue, by sitting on our thumbs, by quietly backpedaling just as the going gets tough. This approach to child development acknowledges that growth is hard, but also that children are persistent and capable; it rests on the fact that there is no “light switch” to the acquisition of skills and maturity – there is only trying. When we intervene too early in our child’s struggles, we rob them of opportunities to develop frustration tolerance. Your child is already motivated – that’s why their trying to do whatever “it” is! Our early intervention sends the clear message, even if unintended – “We both know you can’t do this, so I’ll do it for you.” The thing to marvel at, this time of year, is not the new skills our children show off, but at just how hard they worked to develop them.
As we turn towards summer, we encourage you to keep “frustration tolerance” in mind as an invaluable tool in all your child’s learning and growth.
And let us extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude to each and every one of our families for having faith in our staff and in the philosophy of our school. The joy we have had with your children this year is indescribable.
What if you win the 50/50 Raffle at the GALA TOMORROW?!
Tomorrow is Beth El's Annual Gala! We are so excited to see you there. Here are answers to some of your frequently asked questions:
Where do I park? In addition to our parking lot, parking will also be available at the Ursuline Schoollocated at 1354 North Avenue. A reminder to NOT park in the CVS lot, as you will be towed.
What should I wear? We recommend you outfit yourself in your rendition of "festive attire."
What time does the Gala start? The gala begins at 7:00pm!
Will I have fun? Yes! With ample opportunities to schmooze and nosh, a raffle and silent auction, and a warm display of gratitude to our honorees, we are certain tomorrow's Gala will be a memorable bash for all who attend.
Can I continue bidding in the silent auction? Yes! Peruse the goods here.
Can I still place a journal ad? Yes! Honorees will be presented with comprehensive journals after the gala, inclusive of your last minute journal ads.
What if I didn't buy my 50/50 raffle ticket yet? No worries, you can still purchase raffle tickets at the bottom of this form. You do not need to be present to win.
It's not too late to...
Place a Journal Ad
Show gratitude for Beth El Synagogue Center community and your family's or company's place in it. The funds raised help Beth El Synagogue Center balance its budget, while providing programming and care for all generations of members—from ages 0 to 100+.
Purchase Your Tickets
We'll honor Lisa and Rob Patchen and President's Ne'emanim Award Recipients Lisa and Larry Mandelker for their leadership of our community. Dine and schmooze the night away with friends in the Beth El community. Help us with a hearty Mazal Tov
the evening of June 6!
Silent Auction is open!
View all the auction items now, and bid on unique and amazing experiences and prizes. From a reserved parking spot at Beth El (!) to dinners with rabbis, make an investment in your happiness and Beth El Synagogue Center simultaneously.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in marching or on the sidelines Sunday at the Israel Parade on 5th Avenue. We stand united as Jews across the globe, with love for Israel in our hearts. View more photos on our Instagram.
Upcoming Beth El Events
See You There This Thursday! Parking available at Ursuline School. Do not park in CVS Lot—you will be towed.
Coming Up This Friday
Tuesday, June 4th 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv
Wednesday, June 5th 7:00am Shacharit 7:30pm Sisterhood Evening Book Club (Join Here) 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv Thursday, June 6th 7:00am Shacharit 1:30pm Parashat Hashavua (Zoom) 7:00pm Beth El Gala(Purchase Tickets and Place a Journal Ad Here) 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv
Friday, June 7th 7:00am Shacharit 1:00pm Mincha 6:00pm First Fridays Kabbalat Shabbat 8:07pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, June 8th 9:00am Pride Shabbat Morning Services ("Teaching God Our Torah:" A Shabbat Morning D'var Torah) 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat 12:45pm Daf Shevui 1:00pm "Lev Yodea Marat Nafsho (The Heart Knows Itself): Trans Identity and Self-Determination in Halakha" 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv 9:08pm Havdalah
Sunday, June 9th 8:15am Shacharit 9:00am Taste of Religious School (Register Here) 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv
Monday, June 10th 7:00am Shacharit 11:00am SMART Zoom (Join Here) 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv Tuesday, June 11th-Thursday, June 13th Shavuot Holiday Schedule Below
