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Friday, February 28th 5:27pm Candle Lighting 5:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, March 1st Parsha Shekalim
9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat
Kiddush is sponsored by Susan Eichen and Jeff Mittleman in honor of the Aufruf of their daughter, Ilana Mittleman, and Gabriel Weinstein. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 6:28pm Havdalah
THIS WEEKEND!
Purim is around the corner! We are looking for Teen Megillah readers for March 13th. If you are interested in reading the megillah this year, please contact Cantor Gaby atgschvartz@bethelnr.org.
Mazal tov to Susan Eichen & Jeff Mittleman and Michele Cydulka-Weinstein & Ed Weinstein on the Aufruf and upcoming marriage of their children, Ilana Mittleman and Gabriel Weinstein.
Break a leg, Shul Shenanigans 2 cast and crew!
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.
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.
JOIN BETH EL MEMBERS AT JOE LIEBERMAN DOCUMENTARY SCREENING FOR Q&ACentered: Joe Lieberman is coming to Regal Cinemas nationwide for a two-night premiere. Member Rebecca Lieberman, Senator Lieberman's daughter, will be participating in Q&A sessions on March 18th at 7:15pm at Regal Union Square in Manhattan, and on March 19th at 7:15pm at Regal New Roc in New Rochelle. Additional showtimes at 4:45 on these days will also take place, and tickets will be half-priced on March 18th for Regal Value Day. Reserve your seats here.
JEWISH EDUCATION PROJECT'S VIRTUAL PURIM LEARNING SESSION Join Rabba Yaffa Epstein, Senior Scholar and Educator in Residence and 2024 Covenant Award Recipient on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, 12:30pm-1:30pm. Please RSVP by Monday, March 10th via email to Heidi Kane at hkane@jewishedproject.org. Zoom link provided upon RSVP. All texts will be accessible in English, and no prior experience with Jewish learning is necessary to join.
HARTMAN TEEN FELLOWSHIP Applications for the next cohort are now open. Help inspire the next generation of Jewish leaders by referring rising 10th-12th graders or encouraging them to apply for this incredible opportunity for the 2025-2026 school year. To learn more, join a virtual open house to meet faculty, staff, and current fellows on March 12th at 8:30pm. RSVP for the open house here.
JEWISH ART EXHIBIT Visit "Spirituality Through Art: Painted Tapestries by Fred Spinowitz" at the Scarsdale JCCMW through the end of February. More detailshere.
SIP YOUR WINE, SEND HEROES TO DINE, STRENGTHEN ISRAEL Want to say thank you to an exhausted reserve soldier and equally exhausted "single-parent" spouse? Send them on a date! Perfect for a Purim or Passover gift! See the flyer here for details.
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.
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.
