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.
Come celebrate Purim at Beth El this weekend! View the full schedule of Purim events here.
Our festive Seudah meal for the whole community will be this Sunday, March 24, at 10:00 am. Register here. Registration for the breakfast Seudah will close tomorrow, Wednesday, March 20, at 5:00 pm.
Tuesdays: 3/19, 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.
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.
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!
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.
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 19th
10:00 am – Silver Sneakers for Seniors 1:00 pm – Mah Jongg 7:15 pm – Hamantashen Bake with Morah Eden and Morah Shoshy. Register here.
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 21st 1:30 pm – Parashat HaShavua (In Person & Zoom). Join online here. 7:30 pm – Prayer Team
Friday, March 22nd 6:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (In Person & Livestream)
Saturday, March 23rd
9:00 am – Shabbat Services (In Person & Livestream) 10:30 am – Mini Minyan 10:30 am – Tot Shabbat 12:45 pm – Daf Shevui 7:50 pm – Maariv and Megillah Reading (In Person & Livestream)
Sunday, March 24th
8:15 am – Shacharit & Megillah Reading 10:00 am – Festive Seudah meal for the whole community!!! Register here. 11:00 am: Mini Megillah reading for our youngest community members and their families.
Monday, March 25th 9:30 am – Toddler Time 11:00 am – SMART Zoom (Zoom). Join online here. 11:00 am – Shmooze with the News
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.
Sunday, March 24, 10:00 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.
$18 per person, $72 family cap, children 2 & under are free
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.
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 Thursday, March 21, 2024 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.
THE PURIM CARNIVAL IS ON SUNDAY!!! We are so excited to see you at this huge annual event! We will start Religious School at 9 am as usual; more details below.
We are still looking for volunteers to make the Purim Carnival happen. Click here to volunteer! We will be having our 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grader classes sign up during class tomorrow.
We also have our Israeli Shuk tomorrow, plus actual Purim next week. See details below.
Thanks, Alyssa
Here is our calendar:
Thursday, March 14: Regular RS (regular dismissal)
Shuk to the Core (Israeli Shuk) from 4:30-8:30 pm.Register here.
Sunday, March 17: Regular RS until 11 am; no Moadon; PURIM CARNIVAL. Register here.
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
UPDATED Religious School Calendar:click here
Upcoming Events
Shuk to the Core (Israeli Shuk) Thursday, March 14 from 4:30-8:30 pm
Beth El is proud to host over 30 Israeli artists and artisans selling their wares. Please bring friends and neighbors to support these Israeli artists and their families. This is a great way to show support for Israel, and you can even shop during Religious School!
We may need to adjust the dismissal line at 6 pm. We'll let you know as we get closer.
Purim Carnival Sunday, March 17at 10:30 am (quiet time & Tots); 11 am general admission
Join us for our annual Purim Carnival! This big event is a blast every year, and we can't wait to see you there!
Activities include bounce house, (child-safe) axe throwing, face painting, numerous carnival games, carnival refreshments and more!
Dismissal Information: Gan (K), Kitah Alef (1st) & Kitah Bet (2nd) classes will be dismissed at 11 am. Please park and meet your child at their classroom.
Older classes (Kitah Gimel, Dalet, Hey, Middle School) will be volunteering at the carnival with their class. Please meet them by 12 pm.
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.
THE PURIM CARNIVAL IS ON SUNDAY!!! We are so excited to see you at this huge annual event! Don't forget to wear your costumes! We are still looking for many middle school, high school & adult volunteers to make the Purim Carnival happen. Click here to volunteer (adults).Click here for teens and tweens.
Here are upcoming events:
Thursday, March 14: Shuk to the Core (Israeli Shuk) from 4:30-8:30 pm. Register here.
Sunday, March 17: Purim Carnival (opens at 10:30 am for quiet/tots; 11 am-1 pm general admission). Register here to attend.
Sunday, March 24: Purim!!!
Full Megillah Reading at 8:15 am
Community Purim Seudah (brunch) at 10 am. Register here.
Mini Megillah at 11 am
Thanks, Alyssa
Upcoming Events
Shuk to the Core (Israeli Shuk) Thursday, March 14 from 4:30-8:30 pm Beth El is proud to host over 30 Israeli artists and artisans selling their wares. Please bring friends and neighbors to support these Israeli artists and their families. This is a great way to show support for Israel!
Purim Carnival! Sunday, March 17 at 10:30 am (quiet time & Tots); 11 am general admission
Join us for our annual Purim Carnival! This big event is a blast every year, and we can't wait to see you there! Activities include bounce house, (child-safe) axe throwing, face painting, numerous carnival games, carnival refreshments and more!
Mini Megillah (& Costume Parade!) Sunday, March 24 at 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.
Beth El Synagogue Center 1324 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804
We thank those of you who joined us for Shul Shenanigans! It seemed that everyone walked away with a big smile and feeling joyful. Most appropriate for the festive month of Adar!
We are enjoying your children's smiles today for Picture Day! Please find listed below upcoming dates to mark down on your calendar for the month of March:
1. Tomorrow,March 14, from 4:30 - 8:30PM, Beth El is sponsoring Shuk to the Core, an Israel vendor fair featuring over 30 Israeli artists and artisans selling their wares. Enjoy a beautiful selection of art, jewelry, Judaica, kippot, crafts, literature and more. It's going to be fantastic! Volunteers are also needed for this event. If you are available, please click here to volunteer . Register here for the event.
2. Normal dismissal time resumes this Friday, March 15 (Gezah Bet - 2:00PM and Anaf Classes - 2:30PM).
3. Beth El's Purm Carnival is this Sunday, March 17. 10:30-11AM is the quiet time and 11AM - 1PM is the full carnival. It's a day of fun for the whole family! Register here.
4. Our Hamentashen Bake with Morah Eden and Morah Shoshy will take place next Tuesday, March 19, from 7:15 - 9:00PM. Learn some spritual aspects about Purim from Morah Eden, and fabulous baking tips from Morah Shoshy, a truly gifted baker, while making your very own delicious hamentashen to enjoy at home. Register here.
5. Our Spring Parent-Teacher Dialogues will be next Wednesday, March 20. School will dismiss at noon for our Gezah and Anaf classes. There will not be any after care or hot lunch delivery on that day. Please make note in your calendar. Teachers will be in touch with you to schedule your dialogue time if they haven't done so already.
6. Sunday, March 24 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!!! 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! Register here for the Festive Seudah Meal.
Please find the month's highlights below as well as futher details about the Shuk, Hamentashen Bake and Purim Carnival.
Enjoy the beautiful day, 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 Youth Lounge to celebrate Havdallah onMondays at 9AM.
Thursday, March 14: Shuk to the Core Register here.
Friday, March 15: Normal dismissal time resumes for our full day classes.
