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Friday, January 24th 4:44pm Candle Lighting 4:50pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, January 25th Parashat Vaera 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat This week's kiddush is sponsored by Ilana & Uri Tamir in honor of the bat mitzvah of their daughter, Zoe. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 4:50pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Pajama Family Havdallah 5:46pm Havdalah 7:30pm Melaveh Malkah
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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.
Mazal tov to Ilana & Uri Tamir on the bat mitzvah of their daughter, Zoe. Mazal tov also to grandparents, Shari & Marvin Chinitz and Tova & Shlomo Tamir and the rest of the Chinitz and Tamir families.
Mazal tov to Nora Klion Wolloch and Richard Wolloch on the engagement of their daughter, Elana Wolloch to Eric Barwacz, son of Laurie and Ronald Barwacz. 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.
BUILDING RESILIENT KIDS Join UJA Scarsdale Families at the JCC Mid-Westchester (999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, New York) for an insightful evening on Wednesday, January 29th at 7:15pm with Dr. Tovah Klein, renowned child development expert and author of the new book Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty. Learn practical strategies to help support your children through life’s ups and downs. Register here.
We’ll also hear about UJA’s powerful work healing and rebuilding Israel, confronting the sharp rise in antisemitism, and helping New Yorkers of all backgrounds here at home.
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.
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.
