Happy Rosh Chodesh Tevet (starting the month of Tevet) and Happy Hanukkah! We will be celebrating the 8th night of Hanukkah with our Community Candle Lighting at 5:45 pm. Please park your cars and come inside and join us! We will not be running the carpool line.
As a reminder, we are still collecting Gold Bond (or similar) and board games! Feel free to drop off on Thursdays or Sundays, or let us know if you want to come by another day.
While Hanukkah may be ending, we have a special Havdallah on Saturday night for our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade families, as well as mitzvah trip for our middle schoolers early on Sunday. We also have events early in January that you won't want to miss! Here's our calendar:
Thursday, December 14: Regular RS & Community Candle Lighting; no carpool line.
Saturday, December 16: Family Havdalah for 2nd-4th grade families at 6 pm. Register here.
Sunday, December 17: Regular RS & Moadon
Middle School (Ivy's class) volunteers at Hope at 7:30 am. Register here.
Mental Health Initiative event about fostering resilience and well-being as related to Israel and antisemitism at 5:30 pm.Register here.
Thursday, December 21: Regular RS (Chanukiyada)
Sunday, December 24-Sunday, December 31: NO RS- Winter Break
Saturday, January 6: Chaverim Parent Bowling at 8 pm. Register here.
Save the Date: Monday, January 15: MLK Mitzvah Day at 11 am
Family Havdallah for 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade Families Saturday, December 16 at 6 pm for families with 2nd, 3rd & 4th graders
We are kicking off our Family Havdallah programming with our 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade families. We'd love for you to join us! We will meet at Rabbi Sitkin's home, although Beth El will be a backup location in case of inclement weather. We will enjoy Havdallah, games, fire pit and s'mores. Of course, siblings are invited to join!
Fostering Resilience and Well-Being Amid October 7th Attacks, Israel's War, and Antisemitism Sunday, December 15 at 5:30 pm
During this time of war and antisemitism, many of us are experiencing the effects of increased stress and anxiety. Join an enlightening panel discussion moderated by Rabbi David Schuck as experts delve into the profound effects of vicarious trauma and stress on our physical and mental well-being, as well as that of our children. This session will offer coping strategies and a supportive space to process our feelings during these exceptionally challenging times.
This program is organized by the Beth El Mental Health Initiative. This program is underwritten by the Robert Matthew Klein for Inclusion & Special Needs.
Chaverim goes BOWLING! Saturday, January 6 from 8-9:30 pm for Parents of School-Age Children
Join Chaverim for a night of bowling without the kids! Get to know other Beth El parents while showing off your rolling arm.
Save the Date: MLK Mitzvah Day Monday, January 15 from 11 am-1 pm for the whole Beth El community
Join your Beth El community to give back in honor of MLK Day! We’ll have a variety of projects suitable for the whole family. Come any time between 11 am-1 pm to make the world a better place!
During these challenging times, we understand the impact recent events can have on families, and we want to assure you that you're not alone. That's why we're reaching out with a special invitation just for parents. Join the Beth El community on Sunday, December 17th at 5:30 pm, for Fostering Resilience and Well-Being Amid October 7th Attacks, Israel's War, and Antisemitism. Rabbi David Schuck will moderate an enlightening panel where experts will delve into the profound effects of vicarious trauma and stress on our physical and mental well-being, as well as that of our children. This session will offer coping strategies and a supportive space to process our feelings during these exceptionally challenging times. One of the panelists will also be addressing how children experience these difficult times and how to support them.
This program is organized by the Beth El Mental Health Initiative and is underwritten by the Robert Matthew Klein for Inclusion & Special Needs.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 13 All members in good standing are eligible to attend and vote upon all matters duly presented at said meeting. The meeting will be in person with the option to attend via zoom.
We invite you to join us for a pre-meeting dinner and shmooze at 7:00 pm. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:45 pm.
Register Hereto Join Us In Person for the Semi-Annual Meeting and Pre-Meeting Dinner. Join us via Zoom here.
Sunday, December 17, 5:30 pm During this time of war and antisemitism, many of us are experiencing the effects of increased stress and anxiety. Join an enlightening panel discussion moderated by Rabbi David Schuck as experts delve into the profound effects of vicarious trauma and stress on our physical and mental well-being, as well as that of our children. This session will offer coping strategies and a supportive space to process our feelings during these exceptionally challenging times.
Register Here. This program is organized by the Beth El Mental Health Initiative. This program is underwritten by the Robert Matthew Klein for Inclusion & Special Needs.
Many in the Beth El community have wondered how they can best support Israel during the ongoing crisis and deliver help where it’s needed the most. In addition to giving financial support, some have also expressed interest in providing more hands-on help, by giving to Israel – in Israel. In response, the Israel 360 Committee, in consultation with the clergy, is planning a Beth El Volunteer Mission to Israel from January 22-25, 2024. Kenes Tours, the operator of UJA's and JNF's wonderful missions to Israel, will be handling our trip. The itinerary, cost and further details can be found here. It's less than 50 days to the scheduled trip, so we need to finalize committed participants quickly. Please go hereto register by Wednesday, December 13th.
Every person who has visited Israel since October 7th has commented how each Israeli they met expressed deep gratitude for them coming and being there to show their support. If you are able to roll up your sleeves and help our brothers and sisters in Israel, we would love for you to join us!
Thursday, December 14, 5:45 pm We invite you all to join us to light the 8th night of Hanukkah together with song and dance.
No registration required.
Sunday, December 17, 9:00 am-1:30 pm Gift the gift of life by participating in the blood drive!
Appointments are preferred, however walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits. Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and a photo.
Monday, December 18, 9:30 am Join us in the Beth El Den as we discuss Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life by Jan Sherron De Hart. We look forward to lively and interesting conversations about this incredible woman whose belief in Tikkun Olam, (healing the world), informed her life. We hope you will all join us person for our last discussion of the year. You can also join on zoom with the link below.
Monday, December 18, 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 the home of Judy Schmeidler. RSVP given after you RSVP.
Tuesday, December 19, 7:30 pm The horrors of October 7th and its repercussions in Israel and North America have been described as a Jewish Peoplehood moment. Last year’s election of the most right-wing government in Israel’s history, however, strained the bonds between North American, liberal Jews and Israel. Further, preexisting fissures in Israeli society and tensions within the North American Jewish community around Israel raise important questions around boundaries, solidarity, values, and identity. The Jewish tradition—stretching from ancient texts to modern thought—uses an array of models and metaphors to describe Jewish peoplehood and collectivity. In this session, we will analyze these models along with their contemporary implications and explore a model of Jewish peoplehood that can meet the profound challenges of the moment.
Register Here. To sponsor an Open Beit Midrash Scholar Series, click here. The Open Beit Midrash Scholar Series is underwritten by the Yvette and Herman Gordon Century Fund for Adult Teaching and Learning. To ensure we can continue to offer high level adult educational programming please consider contributing to that fund here.
*Any day not listed has no scheduled programming (besides minyan).
Tuesday, December 12th 10:00 am – SilverSneakers for Seniors (In Person). Register here. 11:30 am – Lunch & Learn (In Person). Register here. 1:00 pm – Mah Jongg (In Person) 7:30 pm – Textual Magic: The Jewish Wisdom and Themes That Ignited My Love for Judaism with Rabbi David Schuck (In Person & Zoom). Join online here.
Wednesday, December 13th 6:30 pm – Hanukkah Teen Lounge Night (In Person). Register here. 7:00 pm – Pre-meeting Dinner and Shmooze (In Person) 7:45 pm – Semi-Annual Meeting (In Person & Zoom). Register here. Join online here. Thursday, December 14th 1:30 pm – Parashat HaShavua (In Person & Zoom). Join online here. 5:45 pm – Community Candle Lighting (In Person) 6:30 pm – Teen Collab Learning (In Person) (Offsite) 7:00 pm – Prayer Team (In Person)
Friday, December 15th 4:10 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat (In Person)
Saturday, December 16th
9:00 am – Shabbat Services (In Person & Livestream) 10:30 am – Mini Minyan (In Person) 10:30 am – Tot Shabbat (In Person) 12:45 pm – Daf Shevui (In Person) 4:10 pm – Mincha/Maariv (In Person & Livestream) Sunday, December 17th 9:00 am – Blood Drive (In Person) 5:30 pm – Fostering Resilience and Well-Being Amid October 7th Attacks, Israel’s War, and Antisemitism (In Person). Register here.
Monday, December 18th 9:30 am – Bagels & Books (In Person & Zoom). Join online here. 11:00 am – SMART Zoom (Zoom). Join online here. 1:00 pm – Canasta (In Person)
Tuesday, December 19th 10:00 am – SilverSneakers for Seniors (In Person). Register here. 1:00 pm – Mah Jongg (In Person) 7:30 pm – Open Beit Midrash Scholars Series: Models of Jewish Peoplehood in Times of Crisis with Dr. Sara Labaton (In Person). Register here.
The funeral service will be held inside the chapel on Wednesday, December 13 at 10:45 AM at the Beth El Cemetery (735 Forest Avenue Paramus, New Jersey) followed by the burial.
The shiva will be according to the following schedule:
Wednesday, December 13 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM with minyan at 7:00 PM at the home of Adam and Debra Mayblum (50 Andrew Lane, New Rochelle, NY)
Thursday, December 14 - 1:00 - 3:00 PM and 6:00 - 9:00 PM with minyan at 7:00 PM at the home of Adam and Debra Mayblum (50 Andrew Lane, New Rochelle, NY)
Friday, December 15 - 1:00 - 3:00 PM (visiting hours only) at the home of Adam and Debra Mayblum (50 Andrew Lane, New Rochelle, NY)
Saturday, December 16 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM with minyan at 7:00 PM at the home of Adam and Debra Mayblum (50 Andrew Lane, New Rochelle, NY)
Shiva will continued to be observed from Sunday, December 17 - Tuesday, December 19 in Boca Raton, Florida.
May the Mayblum family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
Lauren Freeman-Bosworth Beth El President
Members of our community who have suffered the loss of a loved one have been comforted by the generosity of donations made in the memory of those they have lost.
If you would like to make a donation to Beth El Synagogue Center, please click here.
During these challenging times, we understand the impact recent events can have on families, and we want to assure you that you're not alone. That's why we're reaching out with a special invitation just for parents.
Join the Beth El community on Sunday, December 17th at 5:30 pm, for Fostering Resilience and Well-Being Amid October 7th Attacks, Israel's War, and Antisemitism. Rabbi David Schuck will moderate an enlightening panel where experts will delve into the profound effects of vicarious trauma and stress on our physical and mental well-being, as well as that of our children. This session will offer coping strategies and a supportive space to process our feelings during these exceptionally challenging times. One of the panelists will also be addressing how children experience these difficult times and how to support them.
This program is organized by the Beth El Mental Health Initiative and is underwritten by the Robert Matthew Klein for Inclusion & Special Needs.
L'Shalom,
Alyssa Berman Youth & Family Engagement Director
Beth El Synagogue Center 1324 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, December 13 at 10:45 AM at the Beth El Cemetery (735 Forest Avenue Paramus, New Jersey).
The shiva will be according to the following schedule:
Wednesday, December 13 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM with minyan at 7:00 PM at the home of Adam and Debra Mayblum (50 Andrew Lane, New Rochelle, NY)
Thursday, December 14 - 1:00 - 3:00 PM and 6:00 - 9:00 PM with minyan at 7:00 PM at the home of Adam and Debra Mayblum (50 Andrew Lane, New Rochelle, NY)
Friday, December 15 - 1:00 - 3:00 PM (visiting hours only) at the home of Adam and Debra Mayblum (50 Andrew Lane, New Rochelle, NY)
Saturday, December 16 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM with minyan at 7:00 PM at the home of Adam and Debra Mayblum (50 Andrew Lane, New Rochelle, NY)
Shiva will continued to be observed from Sunday, December 17 - Tuesday, December 19 in Boca Raton, Florida.
May the Mayblum family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
Lauren Freeman-Bosworth Beth El President
Members of our community who have suffered the loss of a loved one have been comforted by the generosity of donations made in the memory of those they have lost.
If you would like to make a donation to Beth El Synagogue Center, please click here.
The private funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
The shiva will be according to the following schedule:
Tuesday, December 12 - 7:00 - 9:00 PM with minyan at 7:00 PM at the home of Hyman and Marcia Pryluck (1255 North Avenue, B2O, New Rochelle, NY)
Wednesday, December 13 - 3:00 - 5:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM with minyan at 4:10 PM at the home of Hyman and Marcia Pryluck (1255 North Avenue, B2O, New Rochelle, NY)
Thursday, December 14 - 3:00 - 5:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM with minyan at 4:10 PM at the home of Hyman and Marcia Pryluck (1255 North Avenue, B2O, New Rochelle, NY)
Sunday, December 17 - 3:00 - 5:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM with minyan at 4:10 PM at the home of Hyman and Marcia Pryluck (1255 North Avenue, B2O, New Rochelle, NY)
May the Pryluck family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
Lauren Freeman-Bosworth Beth El President
Members of our community who have suffered the loss of a loved one have been comforted by the generosity of donations made in the memory of those they have lost.
If you would like to make a donation to Beth El Synagogue Center, please click here.
