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Friday, January 17th 4:36pm Candle Lighting 4:40pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, January 18th Parshat Shemot 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services Please note there will be an alternate setup for Shabbat services. 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat 11:00am Kavannah Contemplative Service 12:45pm Daf Shevui 4:40pm Mincha/Maariv 5:37pm Havdalah
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Beth El Board of Trustees & Officer Nominations The nominating committee is actively working towards selecting candidates for positions on the Board of Trustees and as Officers of the synagogue. If you are interested in being considered for a position in synagogue leadership, or have questions about what such a position entails, please send an email to robpatchen@gmail.com.
2024 Tax Receipts The 2024 tax receipts were emailed on January 15, 2025. Please make sure to check your inbox (and your SPAM folder). If you need another copy via email, please email accounting@bethelnr.org.
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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SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA FIRE VICTIMS We have been following the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area with deep concern, and our hearts go out to all those affected by this disaster. We know that many of you have loved ones who are impacted, and we stand with you in support and solidarity.
A CONVERSATION WITH DR. EINAT WOLF Women's Initiative for Jewish Studies is hosting Dr. Einat Wolf, Leading Author and Speaker on Israel & Foreign Policy, and a past member of the Knesset. Dr. Wolf spoke at Beth El a couple of years back, and we invite you to join this Zoom event on Sunday, January 26th at 10:30am. For Zoom information, please email wijs@yinr.org. See the event flyer here.
VOLUNTEER IN ISRAEL MISSION Jewish National Fund-USA invites you on a Westchester/ Southern Connecticut Mission March 16th-20th. Rebuild Israel's Southern and now Northern communities affected by terrorist attacks. Learn more on the flyer here. Register here.
COMMUNITY DOCUMENTARY SCREENING OF UNCHARITABLE Inspired by Dan Pallotta, whose TED talk on charity was voted the most persuasive of all time, the documentary makes a compelling case for giving nonprofits the freedom to be a greater force for good. The 90-minute film will be followed by conversation facilitated by Theresa Kump Leghorn, President of the New Rochelle Council on the Arts. See it at the New Rochelle Public Library on Wednesday, January 22nd 12pm-2pm. More info at nrpl.org.
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.
