Announcements

December 6, 2023
24 Kislev 5784

Hi everyone,

Happy Hanukkah (one day early)! Don't forget that we have Hanukkah programming and Family Havdallah this month, as well as a Chaverim event for parents at the beginning of January!

Highlight in this email include:

• Saturday, December 9:
  
  • ​​​​​​​Tot Hanukkah at 10:30 am during Shabbat services.
    
  • Maccabee Madness at 6 pm. Register here.
  • Glow Party for adults at 8 pm. Register here.
• Sunday, December 10: Kites for Hope with JAFI at Westchester Day School at 1:30 pm. Register here.
  
• Saturday, December 16: Family Havdallah for 2nd, 3rd & 4th grades at 6 pm. Register here.
  
• Sunday, December 17: Mental Health Initiative event about fostering resilience and well-being as related to Israel and antisemitism at 5:30 pm.  Register here.
  
• Save the Date for Saturday, January 6: Chaverim Parent Bowling at 8 pm. Register here.

Thanks,
Alyssa

Upcoming Events

Tot Hanukkah
Saturday, December 9 at 10:30 am
for families with young children

Join us for a Hanukkah-themed Tot Shabbat! We'll sing and celebrate Hanukkah and Shabbat, and we'll end with a special Hanukkah-themed snack!

Maccabee Madness
Saturday, December 9, 6-7:15 pm
for children in K-5th grade; 6th & 7th graders can be leaders and helpers and earn community service hours

Join us in blue and white for Havdallah, Hanukkah candle lighting, a light dinner with latkes, and lots of Hanukkah-themed activities such as dreidel spin art, relay races, Hanukkah Bingo and more!

Register Here.

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!

Please eat dinner before you come!

Register Here.

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.

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.

Save the Date: Chaverim goes BOWLING!
for Parents of School-Age Children

Community Event

Register Here.