Many of us may search for ways to integrate the current reality of a post October 7th world into our sedarim this year. How do we talk about the hostages and where in the seder is the best place to have that discussion? How do we address the current rise in antisemitism both here in the United States and around the world? How do we make space for all of the innocent lives lost these past 6 months, both Israeli and Palestinian, since Hamas' brutal attack on Israel?
If you are looking for resources to include in your Seder this year,
consider reading through the below supplement created
by the Shalom Hartman Institute. Also make sure to read the introduction
that was written by our very own Rabbi Jessica Fisher.
Please join us as we warmly welcome Rabbi Sirner and Lenore Sirner back to Beth El for this Shabbat. Rabbi Sirner will be leading services starting with Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:30 followed by Saturday Shabbat services. In person and Livestream.
The Aufruf of Zach Scheinfeld and Jenna Shapiro The Babynaming of Sydney Esther Sham Scheinfeld 9:00AM Shabbat Morning Services 10:30AM Mini Minyan 10:30AM Tot Shabbat
This week's Kiddush is being sponsored by Jodi and Rob Scheinfeld in honor of their granddaughter’s baby naming, Sydney Esther Sham Scheinfeld, daughter of Dan Scheinfeld and Elyssa Sham, and in honor of the Aufruf of their son, Zach Scheinfeld and his fiancé Jenna Shapiro.
Shacharit-8:15 AM Mincha/Maariv Service- 7:30 PM Bedikat Chametz at home - in the evening
Monday, April 22nd Morning Minyan/Ta’anit Bechorot-6:30 AM Community biur chametz-10:00-11:00 AM Latest time to eat chametz- 10:36 AM Latest time to sell/burn chametz- 11:45 AM Early Mincha-1:00 PM Festival Maariv Service- 6:15 PM Candle Lighting- 7:25 PM Tuesday, April 23rd Festival Services (followed by stand-up Kiddush)- 9:00 AM Tot Services & Mini-Minyan- 10:30 AM Mincha/ Maariv Service- 6:15 PM Candle Lighting- 8:26 PM Wednesday, April 24th Festival Services (followed by stand-up Kiddush)- 9:00 AM Tot Services & Mini-Minyan- 10:30 AM Mincha/ Maariv Service- 7:30 PM Havdalah- 8:27 PM Thursday, April 25th Shacharit- 7:00 AM Mincha/ Maariv Service- 7:30 PM
Friday, April 26th Kabbalat Shabbat/ Maariv- 6:30 PM Candle Lighting- 7:29 PM Saturday, April 27th Shabbat Chol HaMoed Services (followed by stand-up Kiddush)- 9:00 AM Tot Services & Mini-Minyan- 10:30 AM Mincha/ Maariv Service- 7:30 PM Havdalah- 8:30 PM Sunday, April 28th Shacharit- 8:15 AM Festival Maariv Service- 6:30 PM Candle Lighting- 7:31 PM Monday, April 29th Festival Services (followed by stand-up Kiddush)- 9:00 AM Tot Services & Mini-Minyan- 10:30 AM Passover Play(Ground) Time- 3:00 PM Festival Maariv Service- 6:30 PM Candle Lighting- 8:33 PM Tuesday, April 30th Hashkama Minyan- 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM (Includes Yizkor) Festival Services (followed by stand-up Kiddush)- 9:00 AM Tot Services & Mini-Minyan- 10:30 AM YIZKOR- 10:45 AM Mincha/ Maariv Service- 7:40 PM Havdalah- 8:34 PM
CAP with Shari Baum
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. Please join in on Wednesday, April 25th at 7:30 PM. Please email Erica Epstein at mmleepstein@gmail.comwith any questions.
Please join us at the MetroNorth Region/Hudson Valley Area Women's League for Conservative Judaism Torah Fund Dinner Honoring Cantor Gaby Schvartz Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Link to registration form and details can be found here.
PARENT-CHILD CRAFT NIGHT
Wednesday, May 8, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Cost of materials for 1 trivet is $18. You can make one or two. Pay accordingly. The trivet can be used under your Shabbat candles or as a hot plate for dinner.
Mazal tov to Dan Scheinfeld & Elyssa Sham on the baby naming of their daughter, Sydney Esther Sham Scheinfeld, and also to Jodi & Rob Scheinfeld and Ron & Ina Sham on the baby naming of their granddaughter.
Mazal tov to Zach Scheinfeld and Jenna Shapiro on their Aufruf and upcoming marriage, and mazal tov also to their parents, Jodi & Rob Scheinfeld and Evan & Jill Shapiro.
Mazal tov to Meri Jane Rochelson and Joel Mintz on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Samuel Brian Mintz.
Those marking a simcha, observing the loss of a loved one, or someone who is sick or recovering from an illness have delighted/comforted that their lifecycle event has inspired generosity. If you would like to make a donation to Beth El in honor or in memory, please click here.
MISHEBERACH LIST If you would like to add a name to the Misheberach list, please email Rabbi Sitkin at zsitkin@bethelnr.org. Any name added to the Misheberach list will be assumed to be removed after one month. If someone needs it to remain for another month, please reach out again.
BAUM JUDAICA GIFT SHOP We have beautiful Judaica and more! You can now browse our shop online at www.bethelnr.org/giftshop. Contact Carole or Ellen for more details! New! We now have The Chinitz Zion Haggadah avaialable for sale. Carole Graham at 914-576-6617 or carolegraham@optonline.net; Ellen Hollander: 914-632-4658 or ellenarts@optonline.net.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
As a service to our members, Beth El includes in this section outside events that may be of interest to members of our community. Listing an event does not constitute endorsement of the event by Beth El. ISRAEL RESOURCES: click here for Beth El's resource page, click here for USCJ's resources page, and click herefor Westchester Jewish Council's resouces page.
A CONVERSATION WITH JENNIE MONNESS—UJA-Federation invites you to join us at Sunningdale Country Club on Thursday, April 18 at 9:30 am for a conversation with parenting guru Jennie Monness. Ms. Monness, a parent and child educator and co-founder of Union Square Play, will bze interviewed by Leya Kaufman, a Jewish activist and the publisher & SVP of Sales for Coveteur. They’ll discuss a wide range of topics, including reflections on parenting post October 7th. For more information and to register,click here.
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES As we move closer towards Pesach, we know there are hostages still not home, not safe to share the holiday with their friends and family. And there are friends and family of the hostages, heading into this holiday period with heavy hearts.And we will gather, for a short bit, this Sunday morning, April 21st, 10:30 AM, Kensico Dam Plaza. Bring a friend, wear red, and let’s wave our flags, with pride, for the hostages, their families and friends, and for Am Yisrael. Release Them Now.
NOVA FESTIVAL DISPLAY IN TIMES SQUARE The Nova Music Festival Exhibition is an in-depth remembrance of the brutal October 7th attack. Bringing the events of October 7th and the “Tribe of Nova” festival in southern Israel to New York City. The installation sets out to recreate an event dedicated to peace and love that was brutally cut short by Hamas’s attack on Israel from Gaza on that fateful day. This groundbreaking installation will be open to the public starting April 21st for a 4 week long presentation in Manhattan. To learn more, click here.
BOOTS FOR ISRAEL Save the date for Young Israel of New Rochelle's "Mission At Home" Boots for Israel Packing Event, Sunday, May 5th 10:00AM-12:00PM. Boots for Israel is a grassroots organization that has been tirelessly working to provide much needed footwear to our chayalim on the front lines. Let's join together to pack the boots, with messages of support. Suggested entry donation of $180 per family. Pack boots, write letters, eat Israeli food. To register or sponsor, click here.
