Thursday, April 4, 7:30 pm Join us for a panel discussion with Rachel Klein, Executive Dir., Hillels of Westchester, Myra Clark-Siegel, Director, AJC Westchester/Fairfield and a local college student, for an up to the minute look at the rise of antisemitism since October 7th and its impact on college campuses across the nation and right in our backyard. Rachel is on the front lines at 6 college campuses in Westchester, working side by side with students to navigate these challenging times. Myra is one of the leaders of AJC's efforts to educate and empower students and parents in the fight against antisemitism and will speak about AJC's recently released report "State of Antisemitism in America 2023," which found that 44% of current or recent college students were affected by antisemitism while on campus. And we'll get a personal perspective from a local college student. Open to all.
Leaving Egypt, we left behind an absolutist political tradition. We exchanged it for a quite different system of government that would transform the world’s political options for millennia.
Tuesdays: 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.
Sign up now! Enrollment is limited. Thursday, April 11th Thursday, April 18th Wednesday, May 1st If the unthinkable happens it has been PROVEN that Fighting Back Works! Learning a few basic self-defense strategies will help you to not become a victim. Join us to learn tips and techniques that could save your life one day. Taught by Steve Sohn, Founder of Steve Sohn's Krav Maga Training Center in Scarsdale, NY. Watch this forty-second videoto get a better idea of what to expect!
Thursday, March 28, 7:30 pm Facilitated by our "Partners in Caring" social worker, Shari Baum, this group is designed to provide a safe space to support one another as we care for our aging parents with dignity and love.
Wednesday, April 3, 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 Elise Schepp's Home: 25 Mildred Pkwy, New Rochelle, NY
Beth El is hosting the WJCS' Survivors Musical Seder on Wednesday, April 10th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Holocaust Survivors and their caregivers will join us for a musical Passover experience with time to eat a meal, sing some songs and schmooze with each other. The Chesed Community needs volunteers to help with setup/cleanup, transportation for the survivors to and from Beth El; and most important sit at the tables and shmooze. Please email Sandy Gruenberg at gamson36@gmail.com to volunteer.
Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 Months after 10/7, uncertainty, loss, and pain continue unabated in Israel and antisemitism is on the rise in North America and around the world. As the war continues and hostages are still held in Gaza, the ICJ is hearing a case against Israel for Genocide, and calls for ceasefire are increasing. How has this war changed our sense of ourselves as Americans, Israelis, and Jews? And what are the ways for American Jews and Israelis to move forward, both as separate communities and together as a people?
Wednesday, April 17th, 8:30 am Following the attack of October 7, we have all heard from our Israeli friends and loved ones that. say, “this time feels different.” Israelis have been deeply and broadly affected, physically, psychologically, personally, and sociologically. To educate our community about these complex issues and to promote Ahavat Yisrael, a love for Israel and the Israeli people, the Israel 360 Committee will host a panel discussion with several leading experts working to help a nation traumatized. Join us to learn about the various ways in which Israel and Israelis have been impacted by the attack, as well as the ways in which they are responding to these crises.
Panel Participants: Talia Levanon, CEO, Israel Trauma Coalition for Response and Preparedness (ITC); Dr. Carmit-Klar Chalamish, Head of the Research Department, The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel (ARCCI); Dana Shany Atzmonn (Social Worker - I need to get her professional title/organization); Moderated by Hanna Cohen, Psy.D., WJCS Trager Lemp Center: Treating Trauma & Promoting Resilience
Please join us as we celebrate at the Annual Gala on Thursday, June 6, at 7:00 pm.
The Annual Gala is an opportunity to show support for our honorees Lisa & Rob Patchen and President's Ne'emanim Award recipients Lisa & Larry Mandelker. Proceeds from the gala are used to support the cultural, spiritual, and educational experiences at Beth El.
New! We now have The Chinitz Zion Haggadah avaialable for sale. 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, March 26th
10:00 am – Silver Sneakers for Seniors 11:30 am – SMART Lunch & Learn. Register here. 1:00 pm – Mah Jongg
7:30 pm – OBM Intensive: The Centrality of Mourning in Jewish Life with Rabbi Zach Sitkin (In Person & Zoom). Register here. Join online here.
Thursday, March 28th 1:30 pm – Parashat HaShavua (In Person & Zoom). Join online here. 6:30 pm – Teen Collab Learning 7:30 pm – CAP with Shari Baum. Register here.
Friday, March 29th 6:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (In Person & Livestream)
Saturday, March 30th
Sisterhood Shabbat 9:00 am – Shabbat Services (In Person & Livestream) 10:30 am – Mini Minyan 10:30 am – Tot Shabbat 12:45 pm – Daf Shevui 7:00 pm – Mincha/Maariv (In Person & Livestream) Monday, April 1st 9:30 am – Toddler Time 11:00 am – SMART Zoom (Zoom). Join online here.
Tuesday, April 2nd
10:00 am – Silver Sneakers for Seniors 1:00 pm – Mah Jongg
7:30 pm – OBM Intensive: The Centrality of Mourning in Jewish Life with Rabbi Zach Sitkin (In Person & Zoom). Register here. Join online here.
