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Friday, January 3rd 1:00pm Mincha 4:22pm Candle Lighting 6:00pm First Fridays Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, January 4th Parshat Vayigash 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat 12:00pm Kiddush Lunch 12:45pm Daf Shevui 4:20pm Mincha/Maariv 5:22pm Havdalah
Reminder: Starting in January 2025, we will transition to one set of announcements sent every Friday. Tuesday Ride the El announcements will no longer be a part of our regular communication with members, instead we encourage you to utilize the calendar and the website for up-to-date details about all our programming.
Mazal tov to Barbara & Lawrence Orans on the birth of their grandson, Arbor Winston Orans, born on December 30th. Mazal tov also to parents Alix Samuel & Mark Orans.
Mazal tov to Liat Kalikow and Sean Murray on the birth of their daughter, Demi Paige, and mazal tov also to big sister, Piper.
Condolences to Greg & Hillary Portnoy on the loss of Greg's father, Norman Portnoy z"l.
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.
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OPERATION DUGO annual commemoration of a Holocaust survivor’s tradition of eating falafel on January 16th. Dugo passed away in 2023, however, this tradition of thousands around the world joining him in eating falafel continues. The Westchester community has participated in “Operation Dugo” since 2022. For more information, Join the international community in spreading his story of survival and hope. Seasons Scarsdale and Falafel Taco in Pleasantville are offering 15% off on falafel on January 16th. Learn more>>
RUN 4 THEIR LIVES is an opportunity to create community while supporting the releease of the hostages in Gaza. You can read more information about our 'why' at http://Run4lives.org. The group meets weekly on Sunday mornings. Participants can walk or run as much as they would like. Learn more about the upcoming November Israel trip, as well as weekly announcements about meetup locations in the WhatsApp Group, which you can join here.
