Announcements

March 6, 2024
26 Adar I 5784

Hi everyone,

In case you didn't see them last week, check out what we've been learning in Religious School! Click here for our updates!

In addition to sharing our learning, we have so many events around Purim! We start with Shul Shenanigans on Saturday night (March 9), which is an uproarious variety show featuring hilarious song parodies about Beth El, performed by our talented members and staff. We then move on to our Purim Carnival on March 17, and then Purim itself is the following week. See below for our calendar—more details later in the email.

Thanks,
Alyssa

Here is our calendar:

• Thursday, March 7: Regular RS
  • Get Your Mahj-on(gg) at 6:30 pm. Register here.
• Friday, March 8: 5th grade family Shabbat dinner at 6:30 pm.
• Saturday, March 9: Shul Shenanigans at 8 pm. Register here.
• Sunday, March 10: Regular RS & Moadon
• Thursday, March 14: Regular RS (dismissal plan TBD)
  • Shuk to the Core (Israeli Shuk) from 4:30-8:30 pm. Register here.
• Sunday, March 17: Regular RS until 11 am; no Moadon; PURIM CARNIVAL. Register here.
• Thursday, March 21: Regular RS
• Sunday, March 24: NO RS (Spring Break); Purim!!!
  • Full Megillah Reading at 8:15 am
  • Community Purim Seudah (brunch) at 10 am. Register here.
  • Mini Megillah at 11 am
• ​​​​​​​UPDATED Religious School Calendar: click here

Upcoming Events

Get Your Mahj-on(gg)! 
Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 pm

Get Your Mahj-on(gg) on with us! Join in the fun with an intergenerational group for a Mah-Jongg Jamboree. Meet new friends, enjoy mahjitas, and great snacks while we play and learn Mah-Jongg together.  

Cost: $18/person

Register here.

Shul Shenanigans
Saturday, March 9 at 8 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! This show will be fun for anyone involved at Beth El!

Cost: $25 per person

Register here. Walk-ins welcome! 

Shuk to the Core (Israeli Shuk)
Thursday, March 14 from 4:30-8:30 pm

Beth El is proud to host over 30 Israeli artists and artisans selling their wares. Please bring friends and neighbors to support these Israeli artists and their families. This is a great way to show support for Israel, and you can even shop during Religious School!

We may need to adjust the dismissal line at 6 pm. We'll let you know as we get closer.

Cost: $5 per person

Register Here. ​​​​​

Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 17 at 10:30 am (quiet time & Tots); 11 am general admission

Join us for our annual Purim Carnival! This big event is a blast every year, and we can't wait to see you there!

Activities include bounce house, (child-safe) axe throwing, face painting, numerous carnival games, carnival refreshments and more!

Cost: $15 per child
Register here.

The carnival is only possible with support from tween, teen and adult volunteers. If you're able to help out on Saturday night or Sunday (March 16/17), please sign up here!

Mini Megillah (& Costume Parade!)
Sunday, March 24 at 11 am (after the Purim Seudah)
geared towards families with young children

Come join us for a Tot-sized Megillah Reading! Our youngest members will get to hear the megillah, boo Haman and cheer for Esther and Mordechai, and share their costumes with the community! 

Big(ger) kids and adults are invited to join the community for our communal Megillah Reading during Shacharit at 8:15 am.