Starting tonight! Tuesdays: 2/6, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9 at 7:30 pm In Person & on Zoom A fundamental reality of being human is learning to grapple with our own mortality. No one escapes this world without encountering the death of friends and loved ones, nor are we immune from sickness. In this class we will explore rabbinic teachings that enrich the ways we think about the process of death and dying, as well as the rituals we've inherited that guide us through some of the most difficult moments in our lives.
This Thursday, February 8, 7:30 pm on Zoom For Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), 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.
Join us for Youth and Family Shabbat on Feb. 9th-10th! Join us for a special family dinner starting with a Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 6 pm. Registration for the 7 pm dinner is now closed. Then on Saturday, join us for a special Shabbat where the teens will take over morning services! Pastries & hot chocolate available at the start of services. After Kiddush, Rabbi Sitkin and Dr. Michael Kay will be in conversation about the state of Jewish/Israel education and how that has shifted after October 7th.
Tuesday, February 13, 7:30 pm We are so fortunate to have our very own member Dr. Marvin Chinitz discuss his highly acclaimed haggadah, The Chinitz Zion Haggadah, which will transform the meaning of Pesach from an ancient holiday to the most relevant modern Jewish/Israeli/Zionist holiday on the Jewish calendar. This Haggadah is the most-timely Haggadah for our current times, as it includes not only the traditional text, but a treatise on teaching and defending modern Israel and Judaism. The commentaries of the Haggadah are related to modern Israel, "modern" antisemitism issues, and the essays included are the core of Zionist/Israeli education that needs to be passed from one generation to the next for years to come. Do you want to know how to explain current events to your college children, friends and extended family? All of this is included in The Chinitz Zion Haggadah.
This program is sponsored by Dr. Marvin and Shari Chinitz in memory of Shari's mother יהודית ברינדל בת רחל ויצחק ז''ל and in honor of presenting The Chinitz Zion Haggadah.
Thursday February 15th, at 1:30 pm In Person Tracy Wright, who has been the Director of Eastchester Library since 2007, will be sharing her expertise on Jewish authors. She will be reviewing new authors and their books, as well as discussing established authors.
Register Here. This program is sponsored by Beth El Sisterhood and Hadassah Westchester.
Saturday, February 24, 7:30 pm Join us for a special evening of music and song, as we gather in a beautiful, casual, intimate setting. A Melaveh Malkah or "escorting the Shabbat bride," is a Saturday night of music and community, and of course, a nosh too!
This will be a wonderful evening at the home of Lynn Buckvar-Keltz and Marty Keltz. Address will be provided once you RSVP and may also be found in our membership directory.
Sunday, March 3, 11 am
$28 minimum contribution Checks to be made out to Torah Fund
This event is sponsored by Beth El Sisterhood & Women's League for Conservative Judaism
Get Your Mahj-on(gg) on with us on March 7 at 7:30. Join in the fun with an intergenerational group for a Mah-Jongg Jamboree. Meet new friends, enjoy cocktails, mocktails and great snacks while we play and learn Mah-Jongg together.
For planning purposes please and registration fill out this Google Form.
Saturday, March 9, 8:00 pm
Join us for "SHUL SHENANIGANS" – an uproarious variety show featuring hilarious song parodies about Beth El, performed by our talented members and staff. Don't miss out on the laughter and camaraderie!
All Profits go to Beth El Sisterhood then to Beth El Note: We can only accept checks and cash!
*Any day not listed has no scheduled programming (besides minyan). **Unless otherwise indicated, all programs are in person only.
Tuesday, February 6th
10:00 am – Silver Sneakers for Seniors 1:00 pm – Mah Jongg
7:30 pm – Open Beit Midrash Intensive: The Centrality of Mourning in Jewish Life with Rabbi Zach Sitkin (In Person & Zoom). Register here. Join online here.
Thursday, February 8th 10:00 am – Mainstream Series: Historic Properties and Landmarks in Westchester County. Register here.
1:30 pm – Parashat HaShavua (In Person & Zoom). Join online here. 6:30 pm – Teen Learning Collab (Offsite) 7:30 pm – We Belong Together: Neruodiversity in the Synagogue (Zoom). Register here. Join online here.
Friday, February 9th 6:00 pm – Friday night services with songs and prayers by Shirateinu (In Person & Livestream) 7:00 pm – Community Shabbat Dinner. Registration is now closed.
Saturday, February 10th
9:00 am –Teens take over Shabbat services. Pastries & hot chocolate available at the start of services (In Person & Livestream) 10:30 am – Mini Minyan 10:30 am – Tot Shabbat 12:30 pm – A conversation between Rabbi Zach Sitkin and Dr. Michael Kay, Head of School at The Leffell School 12:45 pm – Daf Shevui 5:10 pm – Mincha/Maariv (In Person & Livestream) Monday, February 12th
11:00 am – SMART Zoom (Zoom). Join online here. 11:00 am – Schmooze About the News 1:00 pm – Canasta
Tuesday, February 13th
10:00 am – Silver Sneakers for Seniors 1:00 pm – Mah Jongg
7:30 pm – Open Beit Midrash Scholar Series: The Chinitz Zion Haggadah with Dr. Marvin Chinitz. Register here.
