Announcements

January 31, 2024
21 Shevat 5784

Hi everyone,

We had an action-packed Sunday, between around 50 people joining us for ice skating and a very succesful middle school field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage! We also have a lot happening in the next few weeks, and we can't wait to see you!

As a reminder, Youth & Family Shabbat Dinner early bird registration (and $100 family cap) end tomorrow! Click here to register!

Here is our calendar:

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​Thursday, February 1: Regular RS
• Saturday, February 3: Casino Night at 8 pm. Register here.
• Sunday, February 4: Regular RS & Moadon
  • World Wide Wrap & BE Mitzvah session for 6th grade, 8:00-10:30 am. Register here.
  • World Wide Wrap & early dismissal for 7th grade, 8:00-11 am​​​​​​​. RSVP here.
  • 4th grade BE Mitzvah Date Reveal, 12 pm. Register here.
• Thursday, February 8: Regular RS 
  • We Belong Together: Neurodiversity in the Synagogue Zoom webinar at 7:30 pm. Register here.
• Friday & Saturday, February 9 and 10: ​​​​​​​Youth & Family Shabbat
  • Friday night dinner & Shirateinu performance with dinner. Register here.
  • Saturday: Teens take over Shabbat services!
• Sunday, February 11: Regular RS & Moadon
• Thursday, February 15: Regular RS
• Sunday, February 18: NO RS: February Break
• Thursday, February 22: NO RS: February Break
• Sunday, February 25: NO RS: February Break
• Thursday, February 29: Regular RS resumes
• ​​​​​​​UPDATED Religious School Calendar: click here

Upcoming Events

Youth & Family Shabbat
Friday, February 9 at 6 pm (dinner at 7 pm)
Join us for a special family Friday night! Shirateinu will sing during Kabbalat Shabbat services at 6 pm, which is followed by a delicious, fully-catered dinner at 7 pm.

Register here.

Early Bird Rate (expires Feb. 1):

• Age 13-adult: $30
• Children 3-12 years: $18
• Family cap of $100

Regular Rate (Feb. 1 - Feb. 7):

• Age 13-adult: $35
• Children 3-12 years: $20
• No Family cap available

Saturday, February 10 at 9 am
Support our Teens as they take over Shabbat services! We also
include speakers during Kiddush luncheon and invite representatives from a local Jewish day schools to join our community for this special Shabbat.

Casino Night & Silent Auction
Saturday, February 3 at 8 pm
open to all Beth El adults

Join us for Casino Night— win big prizes at our Vegas-style tables, enter the poker tournament, shop our silent auction, and L’chaim at the open bar! It’s an evening of games and cocktails for a good cause, our beloved Nursery School. Hosted by comedian Ben Asher. 

Register here.

Our online auction is live! Start your bidding today here.

We Belong Together: Neurodiversity in the Synagogue
Thursday, February 8 at 7:30 pm
on Zoom

Beth El Synagogue Center is offering a webinar by Matan to help our community understand the needs of neurodiverse individuals, potential barriers to Jewish life, and how each member of our community can help overcome those barriers to enhance inclusion. Matan guides, trains, and supports Jewish community leaders and educators to provide purposeful, enriching, and inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities and their families.

Register here.