Thursday, April 4, 7:30 pm Join us for a panel discussion with Rachel Klein, Executive Dir., Hillels of Westchester, Myra Clark-Siegel, Director, AJC Westchester/Fairfield and a local college student, for an up to the minute look at the rise of antisemitism since October 7th and its impact on college campuses across the nation and right in our backyard. Rachel is on the front lines at 6 college campuses in Westchester, working side by side with students to navigate these challenging times. Myra is one of the leaders of AJC's efforts to educate and empower students and parents in the fight against antisemitism and will speak about AJC's recently released report "State of Antisemitism in America 2023," which found that 44% of current or recent college students were affected by antisemitism while on campus. And we'll get a personal perspective from a local college student. Open to all.
Leaving Egypt, we left behind an absolutist political tradition. We exchanged it for a quite different system of government that would transform the world’s political options for millennia.
Tuesdays: 3/26, 4/2, 4/9 at 7:30 pm In Person & on Zoom A fundamental reality of being human is learning to grapple with our own mortality. No one escapes this world without encountering the death of friends and loved ones, nor are we immune from sickness. In this class we will explore rabbinic teachings that enrich the ways we think about the process of death and dying, as well as the rituals we've inherited that guide us through some of the most difficult moments in our lives.
Sign up now! Enrollment is limited. Thursday, April 11th Thursday, April 18th Wednesday, May 1st If the unthinkable happens it has been PROVEN that Fighting Back Works! Learning a few basic self-defense strategies will help you to not become a victim. Join us to learn tips and techniques that could save your life one day. Taught by Steve Sohn, Founder of Steve Sohn's Krav Maga Training Center in Scarsdale, NY. Watch this forty-second videoto get a better idea of what to expect!
Thursday, March 28, 7:30 pm Facilitated by our "Partners in Caring" social worker, Shari Baum, this group is designed to provide a safe space to support one another as we care for our aging parents with dignity and love.
Wednesday, April 3, 7:30 pm “Let’s Talk About It” is a discussion group comprised mainly of parents who have adult children in interfaith relationships. Led by social worker Shari Baum, we discuss issues related this and how we can incorporate our Jewish values and beliefs during the holidays and life cycle events.
This event will take place at Elise Schepp's Home: 25 Mildred Pkwy, New Rochelle, NY
Beth El is hosting the WJCS' Survivors Musical Seder on Wednesday, April 10th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Holocaust Survivors and their caregivers will join us for a musical Passover experience with time to eat a meal, sing some songs and schmooze with each other. The Chesed Community needs volunteers to help with setup/cleanup, transportation for the survivors to and from Beth El; and most important sit at the tables and shmooze. Please email Sandy Gruenberg at gamson36@gmail.com to volunteer.
Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 Months after 10/7, uncertainty, loss, and pain continue unabated in Israel and antisemitism is on the rise in North America and around the world. As the war continues and hostages are still held in Gaza, the ICJ is hearing a case against Israel for Genocide, and calls for ceasefire are increasing. How has this war changed our sense of ourselves as Americans, Israelis, and Jews? And what are the ways for American Jews and Israelis to move forward, both as separate communities and together as a people?
Wednesday, April 17th, 8:30 am Following the attack of October 7, we have all heard from our Israeli friends and loved ones that. say, “this time feels different.” Israelis have been deeply and broadly affected, physically, psychologically, personally, and sociologically. To educate our community about these complex issues and to promote Ahavat Yisrael, a love for Israel and the Israeli people, the Israel 360 Committee will host a panel discussion with several leading experts working to help a nation traumatized. Join us to learn about the various ways in which Israel and Israelis have been impacted by the attack, as well as the ways in which they are responding to these crises.
Panel Participants: Talia Levanon, CEO, Israel Trauma Coalition for Response and Preparedness (ITC); Dr. Carmit-Klar Chalamish, Head of the Research Department, The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel (ARCCI); Dana Shany Atzmonn (Social Worker - I need to get her professional title/organization); Moderated by Hanna Cohen, Psy.D., WJCS Trager Lemp Center: Treating Trauma & Promoting Resilience
Please join us as we celebrate at the Annual Gala on Thursday, June 6, at 7:00 pm.
The Annual Gala is an opportunity to show support for our honorees Lisa & Rob Patchen and President's Ne'emanim Award recipients Lisa & Larry Mandelker. Proceeds from the gala are used to support the cultural, spiritual, and educational experiences at Beth El.
New! We now have The Chinitz Zion Haggadah avaialable for sale. Note: We can only accept checks and cash!
*Any day not listed has no scheduled programming (besides minyan). **Unless otherwise indicated, all programs are in person only.
Tuesday, March 26th
10:00 am – Silver Sneakers for Seniors 11:30 am – SMART Lunch & Learn. Register here. 1:00 pm – Mah Jongg
7:30 pm – OBM Intensive: The Centrality of Mourning in Jewish Life with Rabbi Zach Sitkin (In Person & Zoom). Register here. Join online here.
Thursday, March 28th 1:30 pm – Parashat HaShavua (In Person & Zoom). Join online here. 6:30 pm – Teen Collab Learning 7:30 pm – CAP with Shari Baum. Register here.
Friday, March 29th 6:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (In Person & Livestream)
Saturday, March 30th
Sisterhood Shabbat 9:00 am – Shabbat Services (In Person & Livestream) 10:30 am – Mini Minyan 10:30 am – Tot Shabbat 12:45 pm – Daf Shevui 7:00 pm – Mincha/Maariv (In Person & Livestream) Monday, April 1st 9:30 am – Toddler Time 11:00 am – SMART Zoom (Zoom). Join online here.
Tuesday, April 2nd
10:00 am – Silver Sneakers for Seniors 1:00 pm – Mah Jongg
7:30 pm – OBM Intensive: The Centrality of Mourning in Jewish Life with Rabbi Zach Sitkin (In Person & Zoom). Register here. Join online here.
We have been enjoying a festive spirit week as we continue to embrace the joy of Adar, and are looking forward to a wonderful Purim celebration ahead. Please see below for details regarding Purim and other events happening in the Nursery School and Beth El community:
1. This Sunday, March 24 Beth El will feature Purim fesitivities at Beth El for our Nursery School families. Beginning at 10:00am, there will be a Festive Seudah Meal for the whole community (must have previously registered). Then at 11:00am, there will a Mini Megillah reading for Beth El's youngest community members and their families. Get ready to hear snippets of the megillah, shake your groggers, and enjoy a special costume parade!
2. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience, but the elevator will still not be operating on Monday. Hopefully it will be fixed in time for Tuesday, but in the meantime, if you regularly use the elevator, please enter the building through the back door near playground 1. We appreciate your understanding.
3. Our Anaf Havdallah experience this Monday will be taking place in the sanctuary.
4. On Monday, March 25, Purim will be celebrated in school with everyone dressing up in constume. Shoresh Bet will be celebrating Purim in school on Tuesday, March 26. Mishloach Manot are on their way -- get excited!
5. It's that time of year again...our Tile Wall Fundraiser is back! Children will have the opportunity to make their handprints in school on Monday, April 1, Tuesday, April 2, and Wednesday, April 3. Additional details may be found on the flyer below. Toddler Time children are welcome to make a hand print as well! Register here.
6. Our second annual Field Day will be on Sunday, May 19 at 1PM. Nursery School families are invited for a fun afternoon of relay races, yummy snacks and shmoozing. $25 per family. Register here.
Shabbat shalom and Purim Sameach - Happy Purim, Ronnie and Shery
Highlights:
Nursery School Registration for the '24-'25 School Year continues. Classes are filling up. Register here.
Anaf parents are invited to the sanctuary to celebrate Havdallah this Monday, March 25 at 9AM.
Sunday, March 24: Celebrate Purim at Beth El - 10:00am Festive Seudah Meal(must have previously registered) and Mini Megillah Reading at 11:00am.
Monday, March 25: Shushan Purim - Celebration in school - Mini Purim Carnival, children come to school in costumes.
Tuesday, March 26: Purim Celebration for our Shoresh Bet class - Children come to school in costumes.
Monday, April 1 thru Wednesday, April 3: Tile Wall Fundraiser. Register here.
Sunday, May 19 at 1PM: Our second annual Field Day! Register here.
We are excited to invite you to join us for our Annual Matanot L'Evyonim Purim Campaign.
Purim has four main mitzvot (commandments):
Mishloach Manot (gifts to friends)
Hearing Megillah (twice!)
Partaking in a Seudah (feast)
Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to those with needs greater than our own).
Beth El’s Department of Youth and Family Engagement invites you to join us in fulfilling the fourth mitzvah of Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to those with needs greater than our own). Participating in our Purim Campaign sends an e-card to your choice of recipients.
A portion of the funds raised will support two organizations: Masorti (The Conservative Movement in Israel) and Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger. This is also the primary fundraiser that helps Beth El’s Youth and Family Community continue to provide exciting programs. By joining us in the Matanot L'Evyonim Purim Campaign, you will have the opportunity to choose as many individuals as you would like to receive an e-card Purim greeting with your donation.
Please contribute before 7 pm TODAY to participate.
Details:
$36 to participate (includes one name).
Every selection thereafter: $3.00 each per name.
Reciprocity Choices:
"Specific recipients; do not reciprocate to anyone": You do not reciprocate.
"Specific recipients; reciprocate only to anyone sending directly to me/us": You reciprocate only to people who send directly to you (not to the whole community), for $3.00 per name, for a maximum of $180.00.
"Specific recipients; reciprocate to anyone sending to me/us, whether directly or by sending to all": You will reciprocate to everyone sending to you, for a maximum of $180.00.
All potential recipients: Select this to send greetings to our whole community, for $180.00. This option will add every member of the Beth El community to your list of recipients. In lieu of a "thank you gift" for those who donate $180 to the campaign, we'll be sponsoring mishloach manot packages for IDF soldiers in your honor.
We are excited to invite you to join us for our Annual Matanot L'Evyonim Purim Campaign.
Purim has four main mitzvot (commandments):
Mishloach Manot (gifts to friends)
Hearing Megillah (twice!)
Partaking in a Seudah (feast)
Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to those with needs greater than our own).
Beth El’s Department of Youth and Family Engagement invites you to join us in fulfilling the fourth mitzvah of Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to those with needs greater than our own). Participating in our Purim Campaign sends an e-card to your choice of recipients.
A portion of the funds raised will support two organizations: Masorti (The Conservative Movement in Israel) and Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger. This is also the primary fundraiser that helps Beth El’s Youth and Family Community continue to provide exciting programs. By joining us in the Matanot L'Evyonim Purim Campaign, you will have the opportunity to choose as many individuals as you would like to receive an e-card Purim greeting with your donation.
Please contribute by FRIDAY, March 22, 2024 to participate. That's tomorrow!
Details:
$36 to participate (includes one name).
Every selection thereafter: $3.00 each per name.
Reciprocity Choices:
"Specific recipients; do not reciprocate to anyone": You do not reciprocate.
"Specific recipients; reciprocate only to anyone sending directly to me/us": You reciprocate only to people who send directly to you (not to the whole community), for $3.00 per name, for a maximum of $180.00.
"Specific recipients; reciprocate to anyone sending to me/us, whether directly or by sending to all": You will reciprocate to everyone sending to you, for a maximum of $180.00.
All potential recipients: Select this to send greetings to our whole community, for $180.00. This option will add every member of the Beth El community to your list of recipients. In lieu of a "thank you gift" for those who donate $180 to the campaign, we'll be sponsoring mishloach manot packages for IDF soldiers in your honor.
A huge todah rabah (thank you!) to everyone for your support of the Purim Carnival! It was an amazing program that really brought the community together, and we appreciate your participation, whether as a participant or volunteer. It was a huge success with well over 100 families joining us!
While the Purim Carnival is over, the actual holiday is Saturday night and Sunday! We hope to see you at our Megillah Reading on Saturday night (starting at 8 pm), and at our Megillah Reading, festive brunch and maybe Mini Megillah (geared toward our Tots) that run from 8:15 am until almost 12 pm.
However...we know that many of you are on Spring Break on Sunday, so enjoy your vacations! There is no Religious School next week.
Thanks, Alyssa
Here is our calendar:
Thursday, March 21: Regular RS
Sunday, March 24: NO RS (Spring Break); Purim!!!
Full Megillah Reading at 8:15 am
Community Purim Seudah (brunch) at 10 am. Register here.
Mini Megillah at 11 am
Thursday, March 28: NO RS (Spring Break)
Sunday, March 31: NO RS (Spring Break)
Thursday, April 4: Regular RS
Sunday, April 7: Regular RS & Moadon
Thursday, April 11: Regular RS
Sunday, April 14: Regular RS & Moadon
Save the Date for our "Escape from Egypt" Escape Room!
UPDATED Religious School Calendar:click here
Upcoming Events
Communal Purim Seudah (Brunch): Sunday, March 24 at 10 am
Join us for a festive Purim breakfast Seudah for the whole community! We will have breakfast with waffles and french toast and lots of time to catch up with new and old friends.
Cost: $18 per person, $72 cap; children 2 and under free
Mini Megillah (& Costume Parade!) Sunday, March 24at 11 am (after the Purim Seudah) geared towards families with young children
Come join us for a Tot-sized Megillah Reading! Our youngest members will get to hear the megillah, boo Haman and cheer for Esther and Mordechai, and share their costumes with the community!
Big(ger) kids and adults are invited to join the community for our communal Megillah Reading during Shacharit at 8:15 am.
Save-the-Date: Escape from Egypt (Escape Room) Sunday, April 14 in the afternoon
Come join us for an escape-the-room with your Beth El friends! More information coming soon!
We are really appreciate your support with our annual Purim Campaign. We want to confirm your Purim greetings before the deadline. You have sent Purim greetings to:
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If you'd like to make any changes, you can contact Alyssa Bermanor Abby Prager, or call us at 914-235-2700.
Thanks,
Alyssa Berman Director of Youth & Family Engagement
Beth El Synagogue Center 1324 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804
We are excited to invite you to join us for our Annual Matanot L'Evyonim Purim Campaign.
Purim has four main mitzvot (commandments):
Mishloach Manot (gifts to friends)
Hearing Megillah (twice!)
Partaking in a Seudah (feast)
Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to those with needs greater than our own).
Beth El’s Department of Youth and Family Engagement invites you to join us in fulfilling the fourth mitzvah of Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to those with needs greater than our own). Participating in our Purim Campaign sends an e-card to your choice of recipients.
A portion of the funds raised will support two organizations: Masorti (The Conservative Movement in Israel) and Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger. This is also the primary fundraiser that helps Beth El’s Youth and Family Community continue to provide exciting programs. By joining us in the Matanot L'Evyonim Purim Campaign, you will have the opportunity to choose as many individuals as you would like to receive an e-card Purim greeting with your donation.
Please contribute by Thursday, March 21, 2024 to participate. That's tomorrow!
Details:
$36 to participate (includes one name).
Every selection thereafter: $3.00 each per name.
Reciprocity Choices:
"Specific recipients; do not reciprocate to anyone": You do not reciprocate.
"Specific recipients; reciprocate only to anyone sending directly to me/us": You reciprocate only to people who send directly to you (not to the whole community), for $3.00 per name, for a maximum of $180.00.
"Specific recipients; reciprocate to anyone sending to me/us, whether directly or by sending to all": You will reciprocate to everyone sending to you, for a maximum of $180.00.
All potential recipients: Select this to send greetings to our whole community, for $180.00. This option will add every member of the Beth El community to your list of recipients. In lieu of a "thank you gift" for those who donate $180 to the campaign, we'll be sponsoring mishloach manot packages for IDF soldiers in your honor.
