Join our adult-only Hanukkah bash! DJ beats (including a set by DJ Rabbi Schuck), dance floor thrills, delicious latke bar, signature cocktails, and a dazzling candle lighting ceremony. It's the ultimate celebration – don't miss out!
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.
If you have not yet made your B'Yachad contribution, please take a moment to do so today.
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 here to 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!
Tuesday, December 12
Come for the morning exercise or just the discussion and lunch!
10:00 am: Coffee 10:30 am: Silver Sneakers FLEX 11:30 am: Jewish Comedians from the Catskill era until now presented by Aytan Adler, RTR 12:30 pm: Latkes & Lunch
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.
Click herefor events, ways to help, and resources.
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 the project of 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 5th 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). Join online here.
Wednesday, December 6th 6:30 pm – Teen Board Meeting (In Person) Thursday, December 7th 1:30 pm – Parashat HaShavua (In Person & Zoom). Join online here. 6:30 pm – Teen Collab Learning (In Person) (Offsite)
Friday, December 8th 4:10 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat (In Person)
Saturday, December 9th
9:00 am – Shabbat Services (In Person & Livestream) 10:30 am – Mini Minyan (In Person) 10:30 am – Tot Shabbat (In Person) 11:00 am – Kavannah Service (In Person) 11:15 am – Parsha Club (In Person) 12:45 pm – Daf Shevui (In Person) 4:10 pm – Mincha/Maariv (In Person & Livestream) 6:00 pm – Maccabee Madness (In Person). Register here. 8:00 pm – Hanukkah Glow Party (In Person). Register here. Sunday, December 10th 10:30 am – Bar Mitzvah of Maxwell Sherman (In Person, Private service)
Monday, December 11th 11:00 am – SMART Zoom (Zoom). Join online here. 1:00 pm – Canasta (In Person)
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.
Kites of Hope on Sunday, December 10, 1:30-3:00 pm at Westchester Day School in Mamaroneck, NY. Registerhere.
