Selma Parker z"l, wife of Gerard Parker z"l, mother of our member Nadine (Robert) Jacobson and Jodi (Jacob) Seidner, and grandmother of Mollie and Joshua Seidner and Benjamin, Hannah, and Lily Jacobson.
The funeral will be held tomorrow, Monday, November 13th at 1:30 PM at New Montefiore Cemetery (1180 Wellwood Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704).
The funeral service will also be on Zoom. The link is here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6561918769?pwd=UUZwOFBwU2VWR2dSbTZuVDhHN1d4dz09 Meeting ID: 656 191 8769 Password: 8135971
Shiva will be observed at the home of Nadine and Robert Jacobson (12 Van Meter Fens, New Rochelle, NY 10804) according to the following schedule:
Monday, November 13th after the service until 7:00PM with Minyan at 7PM
Tuesday, November 14th from 12-4pm and 6-8PM with minyan at 7:00PM
Wednesday, November 15th from 12-4pm and 6-8PM with minyan at 7:00PM
Saturday, November 18th from 6pm-8pm
Nadine will sit shiva with her sister Jodi on Thursday and Sunday (9 Blue Trail Drive, Woodbridge, CT)
May the Jacobson and Seidner families 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.
Michael Haber z"l, father of Robert (Shannon) Haber, Steven (Sharon) Haber and Alan (Sara) Haber.
The funeral will be held tomorrow, Sunday, November 12th at 10:00 AM at Beth El Synagogue Center (1324 North Ave. New Rochelle, NY 10804).
Burial will follow at Floral Park Cemetery (104 Deans Rhode Hall Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852)
Shiva will be observed at the home of Steven Haber (41 Amherst Dr. Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706) according to the following schedule:
Monday, November 13th from 5-8PM with minyan at 7:00PM
Tuesday, November 14th from 5-8PM with minyan at 7:00PM
Shiva will be observed at the home of Alan Haber (335 Sycamore Ave. Merion Station, PA 19066) according to the following schedule:
Wednesday, November 15th from 7-9PM with minyan at 7:00PM
Thursday, November 16th from 7-9PM with minyan at 7:00PM
Robert will sit shiva on Monday in Charlotte
May the Haber 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 Playground Project: A Place to Play, Grow, and Belong!
Shalom Beth El Day Camp Families!
We hope this letter finds you well and filled with warm memories of the fantastic summer we spent together at Beth El Day Camp! As we reflect on the joy shared by our campers, we are excited to announce—The Playground Project, an initiative that will enhance our children’s camp experience for many years to come.
Our beloved playgrounds, the heart of so many childhood adventures, are in need of a transformation. We envision revitalized spaces (click hereto see the plans) that will foster even more fun, creativity and adventure.
To bring this vision to life, we are turning to you, the incredible community of Beth El Day Camp for support. We believe that, together, we can create enhanced outdoor spaces that not only meet the highest safety standards but also spark the imagination of every child who steps onto them.
Here is how you can contribute:
Any amount, large or small will make a significant impact!
Naming opportunities - we have exciting naming opportunities where you may donate, dedicate or name a piece of equipment on one or more of our new playgrounds starting at $1800. You will also have your name or dedication displayed outside the playground.
Nameplate opportunities - for the honor of pledging $360, your name will be displayed on a nameplate outside the playground.
As you may know, our beloved Camp Director Julie Rockowitz recently retired and we honored her at our Simchat Torah celebration. Serving as the Director of Beth El Day Camp since 1994, Julie Rockowitz has been a tireless leader in our community. She loves camp and has treasured her summers spent with all of your children. As a token of appreciation for her tireless work and support, we thought it would be a meaningful gift to honor her with a dedicated element where our kids will play for many years to come.
We believe that these revitalized playgrounds will be a source of joy for both current campers and future generations to experience the magic of Beth El Day Camp.
Thank you for considering our request for your support. Together we can make our dream a reality! Please donate using this linkand be sure to indicate that your donation is being earmarked for “Nursery School Playground Renovation in tribute to Julie Rockowitz."
Havdairy is back and you won't want to miss it on Saturday night, December 2, from 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm. Details for Havdairy are on the flyer below.
We will be launching our Monthly Mitzvah project at this event by collecting new pajamas to be donated to those in need. Following the event, the box for the pajamas will be placed outside the Nursery School office for those who would still like to donate.
Click hereto register for Havdairy and we look forward to celebrating Havdallah together!
Please continue to scroll down for information on additional upcoming events.
We had a wonderful time making pies to donate to Hope Community Services on Sunday. Thank you to everyone who joined us! We made 11 pumpkin pies and Thankgiving cards to share with Hope's soup kitchen.
As we see the intense rise of antisemitism around the country, many of you have been asking how to talk about this with your children. We're happy to share two webinars addressing this topic—see information below.
Here is the Religious School calendar for the next few weeks:
Thursday, November 9: Regular RS
Sunday, November 12: Regular RS & Moadon
Thursday, November 16: Regular RS
Sunday, November 19: Regular RS & Moadon
4th grade parents: Beginning B’nei Mitzvah Journey at 9 am
6th grade: BE Mitzvah Experiences (with parents) at 12 pm
Meeting the Moment: Antisemitism and Your Children Monday, November 13, 1-2 pm for parents of childen ages 10+ Note: This is a free webinar.
The realities of antisemitism are both a timely and a timeless challenge for the Jewish people. In this session, Dr. Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath will explore best practices on how to address antisemitism and hate with your children. Gain contextual knowledge about antisemitism and its various manifestations, and tools for conversation with your family. Register here.
Navigating Antisemitism Today: Guidance and Support for Parents of Young Children Thursday, November 16, 8:00 pm for parents of children under 10 Note: This is a free webinar.
In this session, we'll explore what it means to be a parent of young children as we navigate the atmosphere of antisemitism in today's world. We'll discuss the challenges and fears we are facing in this difficult moment with guidance and insight from Dr. Betsy Stone. We will also discuss how to talk to young children about antisemitism and how to cultivate positive Jewish identity at this time. Register here.
Turkey Drive Celebrate Thanksgiving by donating funds to buy turkeys for our New Rochelle neighbors at HOPE. Every year Beth El is crucial to buying turkeys for hundreds of families who will not celebrate Thanksgiving without our help. Families will have a meaningful Thanksgiving through your generosity.
The last 30 days have been nothing short of difficult and complex. And, it has been comforting and hopeful to gather as a community as often as we have in order to support one another and create space for understanding, questioning, processing, and being together.
This is not ending so soon, unfortunately, and we will continue to create opportunities to come together to learn, process, and act. That said, we also believe it's fundamentally important to come together in joy as well.
With that said, we are balancing informative programming alongside fun, social opportunities to come together. Join us this month - the programs are listed below!
Typically, we'd encourage you to follow us on Instagram @bethelnr_teens. If you do choose to log into social media during this time, please try not to click on photos and videos, as they are incredibly hard to see (and unsee). We are here to support you.
Bekkah, Alyssa, Rabbi Zisser and The Teen Leadership Board
Shabbat Services and Community Dinner Friday, November 17 Service at 6:30 pm Dinner at 7:00 pm
Join us for services and dinner when Rabbi Bedo comes to visit Beth El! Register here for community Shabbat dinner with your family on Friday evening, which will be an informal opportunity to meet Rabbi Bedo.
November Lounge Night Wednesday, November 29, 6:30-8:00 pm for 8th-12th graders; in the Youth Lounge at Beth El
Join us for Trivia Night! Bring yourselves, your homework, and/or your Beth El friends! Pizza and snacks provided.
Register atwww.bethelnr.org/teenloungenights.
Lounge Nights happen monthly on the following Wednesdays all year long: Dec. 13, Jan. 24, Feb. 28, Mar. 13, April 17, and May 8. Mark your calendars!
Questions? Want to help plan? Contact teens@bethelnr.org.
Teen Collab: Now Registering Module 2! Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 pm at the JCC Mid-Westchester for 8th-12th graders
The Teen Collab is a joint project of six Conservative Synagogues in Southern Westchester. Teens from all six synagogues meet weekly to connect, socialize and learn. We offer three modules, and each module has options for two courses.
We meet on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 pm at the JCC Mid-Westchester, and each module is about 8 sessions. We are now enrolling for Module 2, which begins in January!
Module 2: January to early March (you can still sign up!)
The Ethical Life: Jewish Values in an Age of Choice
Israeli TV: Checkout
Module 3: mid-March to May (you can still sign up!)
Tonight, Tuesday, November 7, 7:45 pm Join us this evening for a captivating talk with Rabbi David Schuck as he shares his experiences from his recent mission trip to Israel with UJA-Federation of New York.
Register Here. This event is open to the whole community. Feel free to bring friends!
We have secured two buses for the Massive Rally for Israel in Washington D.C. This is a crucial event, and we want you to be part of it. Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so act quickly to reserve your spot and support this important cause. Each seat is $100 per person. Register Here. We will open registration to the larger Westchester community on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Please book your seat prior to that time.
Thursday, November 9, 7:00 pm Join us to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, with a special tekes. Our member Mark Seidenfeld will be sharing the story of his parents, who survived the Holocaust.
We're looking forward to Rabbi Bedo's upcoming visit to Beth El. Register herefor the community shabbat dinner with Rabbi Bedo on Friday evening, November 17. This will be an informal opportunity to meet Rabbi Bedo.
Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Shabbat for Rabbi Kling Perkins' visit to Beth El. We would appreciate feedback from the community. Please send any feedback to rabbisearchfeedback@bethelnr.org.
Now, more than ever we recognize the importance of being a part of our special Jewish community. Please contribute to the B'Yachad Campaign, by supporting Beth El—we can continue to act as one, together for the good of all.
Thursday, November 16, 7:00 pm Join us to learn how Sigd was observed for centuries by the Beta Israel Jews of Ethiopia and how it is observed today in Israel. Let's celebrate Sigd together with kosher vegan Ethiopian food, Ethiopian music, and a guest speaker.
$10 per person
Register Here. Beth El is partnering with UJA-NY, Westchester Jewish Council, and Temple Israel of New Rochelle for this program.
Our laws prohibit antisemitism on college campuses, and they hold institutions accountable for failing to effectively stop and prevent it.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of antisemitism in New York state, you can submit a complaint here. There is no filing fee to submit a complaint.
Click herefor events, ways to help, and resources.
Did you miss Israel 360's Breakfast Briefing with Amir Tibon? Click here to watch the recording.
Celebrate Thanksgiving by donating funds to buy Turkeys for our New Rochelle neighbors at HOPE. Every year Beth El is crucial to buying Turkeys for hundreds of families who will not celebrate Thanksgiving without our help. Each turkey costs $25.
Sunday, November 12, 10:00 am Do a mitzvah at UJA’s Dignity Project on Sunday, November 12, 10-11:30 am at Beth El Synagogue Center. We’re gathering as a New Rochelle community to do chesed and pack self-care bags with menstrual supplies for local women in need. On Monday, November 6–Wednesday, November 8, Beth El will be collecting toiletries (soap, skin, hair and dental care products) in the lobby for the project. Debbie Young is an event co-chair.
$54 per person. Teens can join for free with a registered parent/guardian.
Saturday, November 18, 7:00 pm The Night of Jewish Learning will offer 28 courses with diverse topics sure to interest everyone. After 2 sessions of teaching, we will join as a community for a kosher dairy dessert.
$20 per person by November 3rd. The price will go from $20 to $25 after November 3 and $30 the day of the event. This event will take place at Beth El Synagogue Center.
Register Here. This event is organized by the Westchester Board of Rabbis and the Westchester Jewish Council.
Tuesday, November 21, 11:30 am Come for the morning exercise or just the discussion and lunch!
10:30 am: Silver Sneakers FLEX
11:30 am: AI & You What is Artificial Intelligence - AI? Is AI safe? How do I use AI? What does the future of AI look like? Presented by Matt Lewis, Beth El member and Global Chief Artificial and Augmented Intelligence Officer of Inizio Medical
Tuesday, November 28, 7:30 pm Please join us as Dr. Jeffrey Rubenstein guides us through a close reading of three different Talmudic stories and teaches us how the Talmud weaves them together to form an interesting and cohesive literary unit.
Dr. Jeffrey L. Rubenstein is the Skirball Professor of Talmud and Rabbinic Literature in the Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies of New York University. 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.
Thursday, November 30, 7:00 pm Rabbi David Schuck will moderate a panel of experts including from BigVision, WJCS, and the Harris Project. You will hear personal stories, gain awareness in recognizing symptoms in your loved ones, learn about support and resources, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Register Here. This program is organized by the Beth El Mental Health Initiative.
*Any day not listed has no scheduled programming (besides minyan).
Tuesday, November 7th 10:00 am – SilverSneakers for Seniors (In Person). Register here. 1:00 pm – Mah Jongg (In Person) 7:45 pm – Rabbi Schuck's Israel Mission Trip Debrief (In Person & Zoom). Register here. Join online here.
Wednesday, November 8th 7:30 pm – A Very Long Walk: The Story of One Afghani Woman's walk from Uruguay to Texas (In Person). Register here. Thursday, November 9th 12:00 pm – Body & Soul: Guf & Nefesh (In Person & Zoom). Register here. Join online here. 1:30 pm – Parashat HaShavua (In Person & Zoom). Join online here. 7:00 pm – Kristallnacht Tekes (In Person)
Friday, November 10th 4:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Service (In Person & Livestream)
Saturday, November 11th 9:00 am – Veterans' Day 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) 4:20 pm – Mincha/Maariv (In Person & Livestream)
Sunday, November 12th 10:30 am – Life Shouldn't Be Interrupted. Period. (In Person). Register here. Monday, November 13th
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, November 14th 10:00 am – SilverSneakers for Seniors (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). Register here. Join online here.
The Symphony of Westchester's All Beethoven Program on Saturday, November 11, 8:00 pm. The Symphony of Westchester will present an all Beethoven concert, which will be held at the Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium in the Murphy Science and Technology Building on Summit and North Avenues in New Rochelle, across from the main campus of Iona College. Tickets are $55 for General Admission, $40 for seniors (over 65) and $15 for students with valid ID. Beth El Sisterhood partners with the Symphony and receives a portion of each ticket sold. For more information or to purchase tickets, click hereor call 914-654-4926. If you purchase tickets, please email marcia.assor@gmail.comand let her know how many you have purchased.
formerly married to Kenneth Abrahami, mother of Rachelle (Bill Gordon) Abrahami, Zev (Karen) Abraham and Naomi Abrahami z"l, and grandmother of Ethan, Jeremy and Eli.
The funeral will be held on Friday, November 3rd at 1:30PM at Riverside Memorial Chapel (101 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY). Please note the change of address for the Riverside Memorial Chapel as they have relocated to Hawthorne, NY.
Burial will follow at Sharon Gardens Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.
Shiva will be observed at the Abrahami family home (183 Wood Hollow Lane, New Rochelle, NY) according to the following schedule:
Sunday, November 5th from 1-6PM with minyan at 5:30PM
Monday, November 6th from 6-8PM with minyan at 8:00PM
May the Abrahami and Abraham families 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.
