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As we approach Shabbat, a day meant for peace and rest, our joy is dimmed by devastating news. Tonight, two souls will not be lighting candles. We mourn the loss of Sarah Milgrim z”l and Yaron Lischinsky z”l, two young staffers of the Israeli Embassy who were shot and killed on Wednesday night outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., during a gathering of young diplomats hosted by the American Jewish Committee. Our hearts are with their families, friends, and colleagues, and with all who are grieving and afraid.
This was an antisemitic act of terror, targeting a Jewish event in the name of so-called political solidarity. While the details might still be unfolding, we know this much: violence like this has no place in our society. Support for any cause can never justify the targeting of Jews—Israeli or otherwise—and rhetoric that blurs that line only fuels fear and division. What happened last night was not just a tragedy for two families, but a painful reminder of the vulnerability so many of us feel right now.
At moments like this, we draw strength from one another. We come together to grieve, to resist despair, and to recommit ourselves to a vision of a more peaceful and just world. As we light candles tonight, may their light shine in memory of Sarah and Yaron, and may it be a symbol of our resilience and our hope.
Friday, May 23rd 40th Day of Omer 7:00am Shacharit 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat 7:55pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, May 24th 41st Day of Omer Parashat Behar-Bechukotai 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat
This week's kiddush is sponsored by
Abbe Fleishaker in honor of Sabrina Fleishaker & Alex Dorfman's aufruf, and by Fred & Leni Wiener in honor of the 60th Anniversary of Fred's bar mitzvah. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 8:00pm Mincha/Maariv 8:56pm Havdalah
Register for the Pre-Shavuot BBQ by next Wednesday
Beth El Sisterhood's We Care Blankets project members make their first blanket delivery to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla. The hospital was delighted to receive them and are looking forward to more.
Please join Beth El Synagogue Sisterhood's social outreach project called We Care Blankets in creating knitted or crocheted blankets for children undergoing Cancer treatment in hospitals. This is an ongoing project and we hope to have many more people within the community join. For more information about the project and to help, please email Cindy Shechter at wecareblankets@gmail.com
Mazal tov to Sabrina Fleishaker and Alexander Dorfman on their Auf ruf and upcoming marriage, and mazal tov to the parents—Abbe Fleishaker, Melissa Brodman, and Adam Dorfman—and extended Fleishaker and Dorfman families.
Mazal tov to Fred Wiener on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of his bar mitzvah.
Mazal tov to Rachel & Andrew Messinger on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Joshua Messinger, taking place on Memorial day.
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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MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Visit the Blue Dove Foundation website for resources each week connecting Jewish lessons related to mental health.
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.
