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.
