NOVEMBER 2017 • Vol. 100, No. 4 HESHVAN ~ KISLEV 5778 WWW.BETHELNR.ORG
BETH EL TO LAUNCH COMMUNAL JEWISH LEARNING EXPERIENCE Rabbi and Scholar Led Beit Midrash, Free and Open to All
Non-judgmental communal learning— especially given the current political and social climate—is crucial. That’s why Beth El has created our Open Beit Midrash, a yearlong Jewish learning initiative that is free and open to the public, Tuesday, November 7th, at 8:00 pm. “This is not simply a class or a program. This is a unique experience,” Rabbi Zach Sitkin explained. “It’s an opportunity for the community to come together and learn in a way they never have before: to explore traditional texts in the hopes of finding answers to questions they didn’t even know they had. At Beth El, we believe that Limmud, or Jewish learning, can change lives and lead to renewal and transformation.” Each week (on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays), Open Beit Midrash attendees will study Jewish texts, from Chassidic thought to Jewish law, with Beth El Rabbis Sitkin and David A. Schuck, as well as Rabbi Ethan Linden, the executive director of Ramah Berkshires. Scholars will teach once a month on topics related to their respective fields,
from prayer and ethics to contemporary Jewish issues. They include Rabbi Danny Nevins, the dean of the rabbinical school at the Jewish Theology Seminary; Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, Ph.D. of Mechon Hadar; and Rabbi Bronwen Mullin of Town & Village Congregation. (For full list of scholars, please visit bethelnr.org/openbeit.) Overall, the initiative expands on the traditional Beit Midrash or “House of Study” concept, which Rabbi Sitkin explains as, “the place where rabbis and scholars would congregate and pour over the Torah and other Jewish texts in order to better understand the essence of Judaism.” Rabbi Linden is thrilled to be involved with the Open Beit Midrash. “Part of our mission at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is to partner with synagogues in our region to find ways to expand Jewish learning and community. Beth El is doing some of the most exciting work around on those issues,” he said. “It was thrilling to be asked to be part of such an inspiring effort to bring continued, page 7
Complete details on page 3! Turkey Drive...................................... page 2 Jerusalem with Schuck & Diament... page 4 HavDairy........................................... page 2 Mindfulness Parenting...................... page 7
What Keeps Your Rabbi Up ............. page 9 Scholar Dov Maisel to Visit ........... page 12
Turkey Drive 2017 Give generously to enhance our efforts of buying turkeys by contributing a check for $25 or more, made payable to Beth El Synagogue Center. It may be dropped off at the office or mailed to Beth El. Please write HOPE TURKEY DRIVE on the memo line of your check.
It is hard to imagine that HOPE’s food pantry will give out 365,580 meals this year. Likewise, it is hard to grasp that 86,976 meals will be served in HOPE’s soup kitchen. But you don’t have to imagine it. You can visit HOPE and see the people come every night for dinner. You can go twice a month to see the food pantry give groceries to families. These families would not be able to eat without HOPE.
When you celebrate Thanksgiving, you will have another reason to give thanks. You will be giving thanks that you have shared with your neighbors. Now that is a great feeling!
Beth El has been preparing meals for the HOPE soup kitchen for more than twenty years. Every year at Thanksgiving time, Beth El families have been generously donating $25 or more to purchase turkeys for our neighbors who would not have a turkey without Beth El. To demonstrate his commitment to HOPE, Rabbi David Schuck has joined the HOPE Board of Directors.
Each family who supports our Turkey Drive will put their names on a turkey and stick it on our wall in the lower lobby.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving by making Thanksgiving possible for our neighbors and their families!
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Help fill our wall!
HavDairy! Saturday, November 18th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
HAVDALAH (Hebrew, meaning “separation”) is a Jewish religious ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat and ushers in the new week. Shabbat ends on Saturday night after the appearance of three stars in the sky.
Join us for a delicious Dairy DINNER, a musical HAVDALAH service, an exciting art activity, and a SNUGGLE STORY from PJ Library. $30/family • $25/family (Beth El members only) REGISTER AT BETHELNR.ORG/HAVDAIRY
Come in your PJs! Your teachers will be wearing PJs too!
For more information, please contact Ronnie Becher or Shery Rosenstein at nursery@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 250. 2
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RABBI’S MESSAGE Dear Friends, This month, my Bulletin article is based on a reflection that I wrote a few years ago about the challenge of prayer. It is based on a poem written by one of the great Jewish poets of the 11th Century, Solomon Ibn Gabirol. In it, he transforms the most basic biological act—breathing—into an act of prayer.
Rabbi David Schuck
With lowly spirit, lowered knee and head In fear I come; I offer Thee my dread. But once with Thee I seem to have no worth More than a little worm upon the earth. O Fullness of the World, Infinity – What praise can come, if any can, from me? Thy splendor is not contained by the hosts on high, And how much less capacity have I! Infinite Thou, and infinite Thy way; Therefore the soul expands to sing Thy praise. -Solomon Ibn Gabirol (11th Century Spain)
our words or song, but through our breath.
The irreconcilable problem of liturgy is that it is comprised of words. No matter how one strings together letters, they cannot capture God’s infinitude. In this poem, Ibn Gabirol expresses this frustration: “O Fullness of the World, Infinity- what praise can come, if any can, from me?” Art, music, poetry (even liturgical poetry), and architecture can all function as vehicles to express awe and radical amazement, but all of them fall short of capturing the true essence of God. King Solomon expressed this after he built the Holy Temple when he said, “Even the heavens to their innermost reaches cannot contain You; how much less this house that I have built (I Kings 8:27)?” The poet’s crisis is that he stands before God armed with hopelessly ineffective tools for expressing his wonder. This lowly, worthless spirit (ruah) with which he begins the poem symbolizes his mortality, and when he faces the fact that death is inevitable, he feels no more superior than “a little worm upon the earth.” How can a human being, a lowly creature whose time in this world is finite, stand before the presence of the Infinite God and offer up meaningful praise? If “the hosts on high” cannot comprehend and contain God’s splendor, then we humans certainly can’t. This problem appears to be impenetrable. How does he resolve his crisis? The reductive notion that human beings are somehow deficient because we are just physical beings whose breath will cease is encapsulated by the term Ibn Gabirol uses for “spirit,” which is ruah, a word that also means breath. The resolution of the problem rests entirely on this word and its metamorphosis into something glorious by hearkening back to Genesis, when God “blew into his nostrils the breath of life” (nishmat hayyim). Ibn Gabirol ends his poem by transforming the lowly breath (ruah) into a lofty soul (neshamah) that expands and successfully “sings Thy praise.” In the words of Professor Raymond Scheindlin, “Since the soul of man is of divine origin, man does in some sense contain God. For all of man’s smallness and insignificance as a creature of the material world, he is entitled by virtue of his soul to speak of Him” (The Gazelle, p.180). It is when we realize that our very breath was blown into our nostrils by God that we find the strength to stand before God and sing God’s praises, not through
We do not need to know the right words to praise God. We do not need to know the right tunes to praise God. We do not need to know anything to praise God. We need only to breathe. Remembering that our breath itself intimately connects us to the Holy One enables us to stand before God not as lowly creatures, but as the zenith of God’s creation, even higher than angels. Try it. Stand before God to pray your deepest desire; reach toward God, but do not utter a sound. Just breathe. B’chvod Rav (With great respect), Rabbi David A. Schuck
November 2, 9, 16, 30; December 7, 14 Thursdays, 9:30 am - 12:00 noon
We will pair Jerusalem in Biblical/Rabbinic sources with Jerusalem in Modern Israeli Literature 4
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Friends: We’ve just finished the holidays and shul life is starting to return to its routine. But I want to take a moment to thank everyone who played an integral role in making the holidays the wonderful experiences they were for all who attended. To all our clergy who prepared extensively since the summer and worked tirelessly to make the holidays meaningful for each of us, and to our entire staff who insured that everything ran smoothly, we thank you. And to the lay leaders and many members who gave of their time—from the High Holiday Honors Committee to the ushers and greeters, adults, and teens who helped run all our youth services and programs throughout the holidays, and our security team who insured our safety—we owe each of them a debt of gratitude for giving of themselves so our community could enjoy the holidays. Thank you to all!! Over Sukkot, Rabbis Schuck and Sitkin spoke about how we spend time in the sukkah, our temporary dwelling for the holiday. We enter the sukkah without furniture, TVs, phones, and all the usual amenities in our house. Instead, we come in to the sukkah only with what really matters—family, friends and food. It’s a fun and festive holiday that highlights what we hold dear in our lives, plus the essential ingredient to every Jewish holiday—food! And it’s the perfect way to end this season of Jewish holidays, by gathering friends and families together. Looking back at Sukkot at Beth El, it’s amazing how many programs we ran for all different members of our community. Sisterhood’s beautiful brunch in the sukkah, JLiFE Supper-in-the-Sukkah for our youngest kids, “Sushi-in-the-Sukkah” for our teens, “Paint Night”-in-the-Sukkah for parents, and a special “Memory Minyan”-in-the-Sukkah for those suffering from dementia and their families. We again invited the civic, political, and religious leaders of New Rochelle into our sukkah to reinforce our unity and common goals and to emphasize that Beth El is a willing partner in the work of our larger community. These were all wonderful
events for those that attended and truly focused us on an important message of Sukkot—the importance of family, friends and community. But I realize that Sukkot is also the perfect segue to our national holiday that celebrates all we are thankful for in Mark Seidenfeld our lives and is also celebrated with a gathering of family and friends for a festive meal. Thanksgiving is a day that we all gather to take stock of the many blessing in our lives. We come together to appreciate all that we are thankful for. As we get back to the routine at shul and look forward to another year, Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to continue the spirit of Sukkot. Instead of just getting lost in the usual routine of school and work, Thanksgiving is another reminder for us to step back and appreciate all that we have to be thankful for. At Beth El, we are fortunate to have caring clergy, hard-working staff, and committed leadership and lay volunteers who all work in partnership to create meaningful religious, social, cultural, educational, and spiritual experiences for which we can all be thankful. From my family to yours – Happy Thanksgiving! See you in shul, Mark Community Leaders in Sukkah
Join Beth El Synagogue Center and other partners on Thursday, November 16th • 7:30 am - 10:00 am THANKSGIVING DIVERSITY BREAKFAST at Manhattanville College
"HEALING OUR FRACTURED SOCIETY"
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Stephen W. Pogue, Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church, Mount Vernon honoring those who strengthen our diverse community:
Rev. Doris Dalton, MLK Jr. Institute for Non-Violence William (Bill) Darger, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Westchester Stake Rev. Kymberly McNair, Antioch Baptist Church, Bedford Presbyterian Church, and My Sister’s Place $16 in advance/ $25 at the door • To R.S.V.P. visit global.ajc.org/westfair/diversity2017 For information, contact the Westchester Jewish Council at 914-328-7001 5
Service
Contemplative Service, with Rabbi Schuck Saturday, November 4th • 10:45 am
How can we pay better attention to living our lives with intention? Make time for yourself at our Contemplative Service, which is designed to slow the pace of our lives down in order to listen to what emerges from the silence. We will set aside time for mindfulness meditation, contemplative study, singing, and prayer, and focus our attention on opening our hearts and minds. Everyone is welcome; dress as you would like, and bring an open mind! Please arrive a few minutes early to minimize interruptions. After the service, you are welcome to continue to sit quietly in the Wiener Lounge or join the rest of the congregation for the sermon and remainder of the Shabbat morning service. Please join us for the kiddush luncheon at 12:00 noon.
SINGING AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Sunday, November 5th • 9:30 am- 11:00 am Music has deepened our ability to pray from the depths of our souls, sometimes with words and sometimes with melodies alone. This group will learn how singing can itself be a Jewish spiritual practice, and we will practice different techniques that help unleash the power of communal singing. Everyone is welcome.No prior knowledge required.
Facilitated by Rabbi Schuck and Jack Klebanow. Also on Wednesday, December 13th, from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Questions? E-mail RabbiAdmin@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 228.
Join Rabbi Molly Karp on Wednesday mornings for
Philo and Josephus: Living Jewish in a Non-Jewish World Just as we do, many ancient Jews struggled to live Jewishly in a non-Jewish world. This course will explore two important voices of the 1st CE. Philo of Alexandria was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived from 20 BCE–50 CE in Alexandria. He tried to reconcile the Hebrew Bible with Greek philosophy to show Jews that many Hellenistic ideas are actually taught in our Bible, and to show others that Judaism is an intellectually respectable and profound faith. He sheds light on otherwise unknown beliefs and practices of the Essenes. We will also examine the work of Josephus, a Jewish aristocrat born into a priestly family who also lived in the 1st century, and who led the Jewish forces against Rome in Galilee. Captured by Rome, Josephus was an important historian of ancient Judaism. His book The Jewish War, on which we will focus, tells the story of ancient Israel and early Judaism from the early second century BCE, and continues through the siege at Masada. We will explore the archaeological finds at Masada that support Josephus’ account, as well as his descriptions of early Christianity, including details about Pontius Pilate, various Herodian rulers, and some references to John the Baptist and Jesus. The class meets at Beth El on Wednesday mornings, from 10:00 am - 12:15 pm, November 1, 8,15, 22, 29, December 6, 13 and 20, and January 3. Cost: $350, which includes audio recordings of all class sessions. To learn more about Rabbi Karp, visit www.rabbimollykarp.com. With questions and to enroll, contact Rabbi Karp at rabbimollykarp@gmail.com. 6
WEEKLY TORAH PORTION STUDY— PARASHA HASHAVUA with Jack Gruenberg Every Thursday at 1:30 pm in the library No R.S.V.P. required. Does not meet on Thanksgiving.
ZUMBA WITH MARIA Sundays, 9:30 am
Hebrew Ulpan Classes Beginner 6:30 pm Intermediate 7:30 pm Advanced 8:30 pm Study with teacher Miri Ben-Avi in the relaxed setting of Beth El. Classes are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, with the option to attend one day per week or two. On Tuesdays we offer an extra class to focus on conversations in Hebrew. Monday classes: Nov. 1, 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18. Wednesday classes: Nov. 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6,13, 20 Questions? Sign up? Cost? Contact Miri at MiriUlpan@gmail.com, or 914-602-1503.
OPEN BEIT MIDRASH, cont. from page 1 serious Jewish learning to adults.” While the learning will be intensive, Rabbis Schuck and Sitkin reiterated the atmosphere will be very relaxed. “The evenings will be informal—conversation and spirits (in all senses of the word) will flow. There will be themes that touch on all aspects of life. All are welcome: seekers and skeptics, religious and secular,” Rabbi Schuck explained. Keeping with the informal theme, Rabbi Sitkin said people should attend as often as they would like, and are encouraged to bring friends to share in the experience. “Come for some or all. We will start with a l’chaim by sharing a glass of wine; we will break bread with one another. Bring friends and/or make new ones,” he said. Adding to that sentiment, Rabbi Schuck said, “This is an opportunity for friends to have a drink and share some food together and then spend time engaging with ideas that have animated people for thousands of years.” We are currently seeking sponsorships for the Open Beit Midrash program, which can be made in honor of someone or in memory of a loved one who has passed away. As Rabbi Schuck explained, “Our tradition teaches that we can honor a person’s life by learning a text in their memory. Sponsoring one or more of our nights of learning in someone's honor is a beautiful way to celebrate the lives of those we love.” For more information or to sponsor one or more nights, please visit bethelnr.org/openbeit, or contact Rabbi Sitkin at zsitkin@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 338.
Talmud from the Inside Out: A Class for the Inquiring Mind Initial Text: Talmud Gittin, presented in English translation
Topic: Baseless Hatred, Visionless Leadership—The Talmud's and Midrash's take on why Jerusalem was destroyed. We will analyze the Talmud's account of why Jerusalem was destroyed. All levels welcome. Just bring a friendly disposition, an inquiring mind, and a desire to think.
Thursdays, through November 30th 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm at Beth El Synagogue Center with Instructor Rabbi David Hojda
For information or tuition, contact Sam Berger, 914-494-6079, or sam.hr.berger@gmail.com Rabbi David Hojda is a teacher, translator, editor, and author. He specializes in text-based classes on Jewish ideas to adults of diverse backgrounds. Known for his insight and wit, Rabbi Hojda's Westchester courses through WAJE have attracted a steady following. 7
OPEN BEIT MIDRASH SCHOLAR PRESENTATION Tuesday, November 21st at 8:00 pm A MODERN UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLICAL BOOK OF JOB Rabbi David L. Blumenfeld, Ph.D. (Near Eastern Literature and Languages)
Job is one of the most powerful epic books in the Bible. It is the dramatic story of a good man who dares to challenge God’s judgment in the face of human suffering. It is a rich theological work that lends itself to a variety of profound observations about the human condition, past and present. Close examination of the text should lead to an animated exchange of thoughts as to why “bad things happen to good people.”
All are welcome to learn with us!
MARCIA KAHN PRESENTS “KAHNSTRUCTIONS” THROUGH NOVEMBER 26th IN THE KANNER-KURZON MUSEUM This is the fourth exhibit in our museum of work by Marcia Kahn, a former Beth El member. She is now in her 95th year as an “artist and explorer.” Marcia majored in art at Hunter College, earning a bachelor of arts degree in Design and Education. She went on to work as one of the first draftswomen in a nearly all male environment. While working in sales and design at Astro Minerals in New York City, she studied jewelry making with Douglas Laughlin, Richard Mocco, Jill Kantor, Jean ReistStarke, and Bob Kutiche. She went to the College of New Rochelle to study for a Master of Art degree. Ever restless, Marcia studied painting with Alton Tobey, Charles Kingham,
Richard Miller, and others. She studied sculpture with Carla Rae Johnson and Helen Beling, and stained glass making with Helmut Schardt, who executed Benoit Gilsoul’s designs for Beth El's Wiener Lounge windows. She also studied plastics with George Adamy. Marcia has always been intrigued by clowns, the circus, acrobats, and related ideas and endeavors, noting they represent
a world and time surrounded by gaiety and pleasure. She has been inspired by what poets and writers have written about the circus and related topics. Marcia has exhibited her acrylic paintings, drawings, wood sculptures, and books at Beth El, Gallery RG in Curacao, Arrow Louver in Puerto Rico, Baruch College, Wildcliff Center for the Arts in New Rochelle, White Plains County Center, Larchmont Library, and Mari Gallery in Mamaroneck. Marcia continues to produce and exhibit mixed media constructions (on foam core board) since living in Massachusetts, and she will be showing her recent work in this exhibit. She has generously offered to donate proceeds to Beth El from the sale of any of the artwork on display. Stop by whenever the synagogue is open!
AIPAC Discussion with Dan Shapiro
Fulfill the Mitzvah of Reading Torah
AIPAC and Westchester Reform Temple invite members of Beth El Synagogue Center to join the wider Westchester and Riverdale proIsrael community on November 7th, at 8:00 pm, for a discussion with Ambassador Dan Shapiro. Ambassador Shapiro served as the United States Ambassador to Israel from July 2011 until the end of the Obama Administration. Among Amb. Shapiro’s major contributions was the negotiation of the $38 billion Memorandum of Understanding for U.S. military aid to Israel. Rabbi Jonathan Blake of Westchester Reform Temple and Amb. Shapiro will discuss the state of the U.S.-Israel relationship today, and will reflect on the Ambassador’s experiences during his tenure. This event will take place at Westchester Reform Temple, 255 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583.
ISRAELI DANCING Learn old and new dances with Cantor Uri Aqua Sundays,
10:00
am
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am
$10 per class at Beth El Synagogue Center
Cantor Aqua invites you to read Torah in honor of your birthday, anniversary, or just to fulfill a mitzvah on any Shabbat. Just contact him at uaqua@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 222. He will be happy to work with you or e-mail you a recording.
Interested? E-mail uaqua@bethelnr.org.
Wear comfy clothes & sneakers. 8
KERUV* KORNER
*“Keruv” = to bring close, to draw near
Interested in Knowing What’s Keeping Our Rabbi Up at Night? Have you experienced the occasional (or more than occasional) bout of sleeplessness while mulling over a problem, a concern, or a goal not-yet-reached? You are not alone. That fact may not surprise you. Nor should the fact that members of the clergy, too, experience their own tossing and turning like we do when reviewing the day, the year, the world around us. What may surprise you, though, is that the Beth El community has an opportunity to learn what it actually is that keeps a rabbi— our senior rabbi, to be precise—up at night. We were bold enough to ask Rabbi Schuck if he would share those thoughts with us. The result is a three-part Sunday evening series in which Rabbi Schuck will share what he considers to be Conservative Judaism’s most pressing issues, “Hot Topics in Conservative Judaism...What keeps your rabbi up at night?” Beth El’s Israel Action Committee is co-sponsoring the first session of the series; Sisterhood and the Men’s Club are co-sponsoring the entire series. Clearly, these critical topics are of interest not only to rabbis. Their direction and outcome will
KERUV COMMITTEE MEETING Sunday, November 12th at 10:00 am Newcomers are welcome!
Did you know . . . Keruv maintains a growing shelf of Beth El library books and resources addressing special needs, intermarriage, LGBTQ, and “inclusion” generally. You are welcome to peruse at any time! If the library door is locked, please ask security or a custodian to have it opened. (And please note: Keruv is always interested in related book recommendations!)
shape the future of Conservative Judaism. The first of the series, at 7:00 pm, Sunday evening, November 5th, is about Israel and the Diaspora. The second, on Sunday, January 7th, also at 7:00 pm, will be Intermarriage and Jewish Identity. Finally, the third, Pluralism and Community, will be at 7:00 pm on Sunday, March 11th. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be time for discussion. As fascinating as these topics are, you may wonder what they have to do with Keruv. Keruv is about inclusion. Part of being an inclusive community involves feeling comfortable with others whose perspectives
vary from one’s own. Many of us have passionately divergent views on these topics despite the fact that—or perhaps because— we care deeply about the future of our community and our home here at Beth El. To be able hear and tolerate opposing views and still respect and appreciate one another is at the core of inclusion. If you agree (or if you respectfully disagree), please mark your calendars now for each of these opportunities to wrap our minds, arms and hearts around Conservative Judaism’s most pressing issues. Nina Luban and Elise Richman Co-Chairs, Keruv Committee
Keruv Committee Presents
Co-sponsored by the Beth El Sisterhood and Men's Club
What Keeps Your Rabbi Up at Night?
RSVPs encouraged but walk-ins welcomed! For more information or to register, contact Keruv Co-Chairs Elise Richman (elisekrichman@gmail.com) or Nina Luban (nina.luban@gmail.com). 9
Men’s Club The Beth El Men’s Club continues to serve the social, spiritual, and communal needs of Beth El. One of our important community service events—our semi-annual Blood Drive—will be held at Beth El on Sunday, December 10th, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, and will again be jointly sponsored with Temple Israel of New Rochelle. If you have any questions, please e-mail Mitch Kaphan at BENRblooddrive@gmail.com. It is not too early to start considering participating in the Dr. Ed Scharfman Men’s Club Shabbat on January 20, 2018. If you are interested in reading Torah or leading a part of the service, please contact me at the address below. Steven Young, beprez@optonline.net
Men’s Club Dates to Remember: Sunday, December 10, 2017 Blood Drive Saturday, January 20, 2018 Dr. Ed Scharfman Men’s Club Shabbat Sunday, February 4, 2018 World Wide Wrap
ORDER 2018 MAH JONGG CARDS Orders must be placed by January 1, 2018. Large print cards $9 each Standard print cards $8 each Cards will be mailed directly to you from the National Mah Jongg League. Please return below:
Name__________________________________________ Address________________________________________ City, State, Zip___________________,_______,________ Phone Number_________________________________ # of cards each: ___________Large Print($9/each) ___________Standard($8/each Total enclosed $___________________ Please make checks payable to Beth El Sisterhood and return to Beth El Synagogue Center ATTN: Arlene Salman 1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY, 10804
JOIN THE NEW ROCHELLE HADASSAH
on Monday, November 13th and learn why Hadassah is awesome! Meet our leaders—past Westchester region presidents— Sheila Macks, Karen Everett, Fern Tannenbaum, Deborah Wiskind, and current president Rachel Freedman. In an exciting presentation, they will share Hadassah highlights in medicine, Youth Aliyah, and Hadassah's work to support the people of Israel. Hear about the latest research and innovations. Learn why everyone loves Hadassah. At Beth El Synagogue Center. Light lunch at 12:30 pm, and program at 1:00 pm. No R.S.V.P., no cost—Just come! 10
Sisterhood Programs CARD ROOM, 12:45 pm weekly: Canasta,Mondays; Mah Jongg, Tuesdays. WALKING CLUB meets every Monday at 9:30 am for a nice easy walk—not a jog. All are welcome! BAGELS & BOOKS BOOK CLUB will meet Monday, November 27th, at 9:30 am. (see box on next page) MITZVAH KNITTING: Free lessons and supplies. Knit at home—donate your work. Children’s hats, scarves, and 7” afghan squares needed. E-mail Phyllis, pjf920@verizon.net. Q U E S T I O N S? Contact Arlene Salman: aesalman@aol.com, or 914-235-2485.
Sisterhood Scene
A few weeks ago I was having lunch with a friend and she asked me why I got involved with Sisterhood when I retired. I said that I knew that Women’s League and Sisterhood were organizations that I wanted to support and serve. They did good things for women and community. Her response was, "What is Women’s League?" I told her that our Sisterhood is part of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, which was founded 100 years ago by Mathilde Schechter to unite and educate the Jewish women in Conservative synagogues in America. Today it has lots of departments to link, educate, and serve Sisterhoods all over the world. When I was growing up, my parents joined their synagogue and I heard my mother talk about her Sisterhood and their pledge to Women’s League for the Mathilde Schechter Residence Hall at JTS. Through Torah Fund donations that building became a reality for the young people who came to JTS to become rabbis, cantors, educators, and Jewish leaders. They no longer had to live in dormitories with broken walls, peeling paint and unpleasant conditions. The women who lived in that dormitory were some of the young women who pushed the Conservative movement to make changes
and eventually ordain female rabbis and cantors. I remember those years because my cousin, who was a resident in that dormitory, would visit us and talk at length about why there should be women rabbis. She was one of those early advocates for that change. As time went on the members of Women’s League became more vocal. They became an independent member of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, World Jewish Congress, World Council of Synagogues and over twenty other agencies devoted to communal service. Our voice continued to grow stronger in Israel and in MERCAZ (the Zionist branch of the Conservative movement.) Now in the 21st century, Women’s League continues to strengthen their role both in America and in Israel. It is an active arm of the Conservative/Masorti movement and the largest synagogue based women’s organization worldwide. They continue to expand communal involvement and support klal Yisrael. My friend, who is a member of another conservative synagogue in Westchester, turned to me and said she would definitely join the sisterhood at her synagogue. She wants to become part of this big group of women who educate, advocate and work for the good of women and the Jewish community both here and in Israel.
I hope that all of you have decided that this is the year you will join Beth El Sisterhood and I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events. Shalom, Risë Stern
“BAGELS & BOOKS” BOOK CLUB Monday,November 27th 9:30 am We will discuss The Paris Architect, by Charles Belfoure Questions? Contact Arlene Salman at aesalman@aol.com or 914-235-2485
2017 SHOP SMART, DO GOOD FUND-RAISING DAY Lord & Taylor Shopping Benefit Friday, November 17th opens at 9:00 am • Eastchester Store only! Sponsored by Sisterhood & Nursery School
Pre-shopping (credit card only) begins on November 10th A $5 donation gives you an admission ticket, which includes two 25% bonus coupons, with very limited exclusions, and a 15% savings pass (usable all day), good on regular- and salepriced items, including cosmetics and fragrances! Plus, you can save an additional 10% on top of all the other great savings when you use your Lord & Taylor credit card. Tickets may be purchased from Linda Resnick at cosa48@yahoo.com, or Laura Berlin in the Nursery School at lsouede@gmail.com; or in the synagogue office, 914-235-2700, ext. 223. 11
JOIN THE SMART* PEOPLE
* SMART = Senior, Mature Adult, Retired Together Programs
Wednesday Mornings 10:30 am - 11:30 am At Beth El • Schedule subject to change • No R.S.V.P. • No fee.
First Wednesday of the month
NOVEMBER 1: BALANCE, with Tim from North End Fitness.
Second Wednesday of the month
NOVEMBER 8: GOLDEN ZUMBA, with Laura.
Third Wednesday of the month
Israel Affairs Committee to Host Scholar Dov Maisel Saturday, November 18th The Israel Affairs Committee (IAC) is pleased to sponsor Dov Maisel of United Hatzallah as our Scholar-in-residence on Shabbat, November 18th. He will give the D’var Torah on Dov Maisel Shabbat morning and do a Q & A after kiddush lunch and will be displaying the ambucycle then! Please be sure to mark your calendar now! You will want to attend this informative event, which is open to the general Westchester community.
NOVEMBER 15: CHAIR YOGA, with Nan.
Fourth Wednesday of the month
NOVEMBER 22: GOLDEN ZUMBA, with Laura.
Fifth Wednesday of the month
NOVEMBER 29: CHAIR YOGA, with Nan.
School's Out... Camp's In!
S.M.A.R.T. Discussions in November WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8: Current Events, 11:30 Shari Baum, M.S.W.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 10:00 am: Coffee, schmooze, and the newspaper 10:30 am: An Overview of Westchester County Surrogate's Court: What You Need to Know, with presenter Surrogate Brandon Sall TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 10:00 am: Coffee, schmooze, and the newspaper 10:30 am: Technology/Artificial Intelligence, Religion, & Evolution Presenter: Herbert Fox, Ph.D. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16: TRIP TO THE BRUCE MUSEUM 10:00 am: Depart from Beth El for a private, docent-led tour of the Toulouse-Lautrec portraits from the Herakleidon Museum, at the Bruce Museum, Greenwich, CT. Cost: $25/person, includes coach bus and private docent-led tour. Your check, payable to Beth El, is due by November 8th to reserve your space. Afterwards we will go out to lunch in Greenwich. Activity Level: Easy going. Bring your friends! This is a spectacular opportunity! For questions or to R.S.V.P. on any SMART activity, contact Julie Rockowitz at jrockowitz@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 256. 12
FUN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10th 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Join your friends for soccer, art, Gaga, music, and pizza bagels! $25 per child (if you've already signed up for 2018)
$30 per child (if you have not)
Visit www.bethelnr.org/daycamp and register at "campinNovember." CAMP DATES JUNE 25th - AUGUST 16th For more information, contact Julie Rockowitz, Director, at jrockowitz@bethelnr.org, or 914235-2700, ext. 256.
NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS This past month, chock full of holidays, afforded the Nursery School children an expansive opportunity for deep learning. Shofarot, lulavim, etrogim, and Torahs were in all of our classrooms. There was intense blowing, shaking, smelling, exploring, and comparing. We decorated our outdoor school sukkah with murals, wall hangings, and many artistic creations. Using lumber and PVC pipes, many of our classes built their own sukkah right in their room! Classes were also able to enjoy snack/and or lunch in the many Sukkot of Beth El. We even had a few “off-site” excursions. Our full day classes went on a fall walk and “discovered” a sukkah right on North Avenue! The children enjoyed a rice and eggroll snack in the Eden Wok sukkah! What a treat! In addition, our four-year-old class went by bus on two field trips related to our curriculum—apple cidering and Bee Keeping at Greenburgh Nature Center.
Before Simchat Torah, many of our classes went on a Torah Walk and counted all of the Torahs in Beth El Synagogue Center. While we were in the Chapel we opened the Ark and took out a real Torah. We discussed the many parts of the Torah and we verbalized many new Hebrew vocabulary words: Beit Kenesset...............synagogue Yad..............................Torah pointer M’eel...........................Torah cover Aron............................ark Degel...........................flag Hashem.......................God Siddur..........................prayer book Our gathering culminated in singing and dancing with the Torahs. Subsequently, each class created an Aron Kodesh, an ark to house their class Sefer Torah.What a rich month October was! Ronnie Becher, Director
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Youth Community Update What an exciting month this has been in the Youth Community! From the Family Sukkah Walk, to our first youth group events of the year, this month was tons of fun. Max Leader and Val Keating, our youth advisors, hosted Anthony from The Nature Company for Noah’s Animal Day in celebration of the reading of Parashat Noach. Ruach (K-2nd grade) and Chaverim (3rd-5th grade) got to learn about and touch eight different live creatures. Kadima (6th-7th grade) had a blast doing mini golf and a 3-D simulation at New Roc City over Hol Hamoed Sukkot. USY (8th-12th) enjoyed making delicious sushi in Rabbi Sitkin’s sukkah. There is no school on Election Day so come party with us! Drop your kids off (Kindergarten-12th grade welcome!) at Beth El from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm so you can head to the polls. We’ll have games, a movie, pizza and snacks. Make sure to watch your e-mail for all the details for our Safrai Art Exhibit weekend. There will be special programs for school-age children and their parents. Beth El College Students and Grads: Home for Thanksgiving? Meet us at 16 Handles! Join members of the Beth El clergy and Youth & Family Engagement staff for FREE frozen yogurt on Wednesday, November 22nd, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. Tell your friends! Follow the Religious School on Twitter! @bethelrelschool
November Youth Community Highlights Sunday, November 5 BE Mitzvah Experience for 6th graders, 10:30 am-12:00pm Tuesday, November 7 Open Beit Midrash begins, 8:00 pm Thursday, Nov. 9-Saturday, Nov. 11 Safrai Art Exhibit Friday, November 10 Kadima Shabbat Dinner, 6:00 pm Sunday, November 12 Ruach, K-2nd grade, 11:00 am-12:15 pm Chaverim, 3rd-5th grades, 12:00 pm-1:15 pm Saturday, November 18 JLiFE Havdairy, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm Sunday, November 19 Rosh Hodesh Parent Learning, with Rabbi Sitkin Wednesday November 22 College Student Reunion at 16 Handles, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Thursday, November 30 Rosh Hodesh Girls Watch your e-mail for information about other upcoming Youth Events!
November Religious School Highlights Thursday, November 2 Gan-Gesher (K-6th Grade) Educator Meeting, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Tuesday, November 7 No Hebrew through Cooking Chug Thursday, November 9 Dorothy Fleishaker Dancing Letters for Alef and Bet Sunday, November 19 Rosh Hodesh Kislev Superhero Day, Musician in Residence: Eliana Light Special Program Thursday, Nov. 23-Sunday, Nov. 26 Closed for Thanksgiving
Kadima (6th-7th graders) had a blast at New Roc City! What a great kick off to the year. Can’t wait for Shabbat dinner on November 10 at Rabbi Sitkin’s family home!
Religious School Update October was a busy month of holidays. Now that they are behind us, our Religious School classes will be exploring the full spectrum of their curriculum. From theology and Tanach to Hebrew and Jewish values, there is so much to learn and so many creative ways to learn! Our classes can be found playing Hebrew Twister, building with natural materials, recreating historical moments, writing their own midrashim, playing tefillah (prayer) matching games and more. We’d love to share some of the amazing learning that happens in the Religious School. Stop by to learn more!
Beth El teens (8th-12th Graders) had so much fun at Sushi in the Sukkah at Rabbi Sitkin’s home. It was great to hang out with teen educator Andrew Van Bochove and Bekkah too! Want info on this fall’s teen offerings? Go to www.bethelnr.org/teens. 14
Kitah Alef and Kitah Gimel celebrating sukkot.
Join the College-Age Committee for Hanukkah packing and a Special Speaker Monday, December 4th 7:00 pm College Packing; 8:00 pm Speaker Laura Rotter Topic: Wise Transitions Come explore the Torah of your Life with our Wise Transitions Group. We could not be prouder of our children’s growth and accomplishments as they are off in college. We may also feel a deep sense of loss as our routines change and even shifting identities. How can we use this transition to explore questions such as, how do I manifest in the world in the way that feels most authentic to me? How can I align what I do with who I really am? We will bring contemplative practice, text study and conversation to these questions as we explore and confront the challenges and wonder of this transitional time. All are welcome! If there is enough interest we will turn this into an ongoing group. Questions, comments, or ideas? Please e-mail Debra Ackerman at Acker5family@gmail.com, or Lori Schwartz at Oreomets13@yahoo.com 15
NOVEMBER 2017 MONDAY
SUNDAY 1324 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804-2190 914-235-2700 • www.bethelnr.org
Beth El offers Hebrew Ulpan classes for all levels every Monday and Wednesday. Beginner: 6:30 pm; Intermediate 7:30 pm; Advanced 8:30 pm. Try a class!
A Conservative synagogue affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Rabbi .................................... David A. Schuck Associate Cantor ...............................Uri Aqua Assistant Rabbi.........................Zachary Sitkin Rabbi Emeritus ......................Melvin N. Sirner Cantor Emeritus............... Lawrence Avery, z”l Hazzan Emeritus ....................Farid Dardashti Executive Director ..................Erica Leventhal Controller .................................... Olivier Vogel Camp Dir./Seniors Coord........Julie Rockowitz Nursery School Director ......... Ronnie Becher Dir. of Marketing & Comm. ....... Jon Chattman Dir. of Programming....................... Abby Wise Dir. of Teen Engagement ............Bekkah Gold Dir. of Youth & Family Engagement ...Jen Vegh Sp. Projects Dir. /Asst.to Clergy ......L. Newman Maintenance Director ............... Milton Sinclair OFFICERS President ...............................Mark Seidenfeld Executive Vice President....Sandra Gruenberg Vice President ...........................Daniel Burton Vice President ......Lauren Freeman-Bosworth Vice President .................Geralynn C. Reifer Treasurer ...............................Joseph Wygoda Financial Secretary ................. Barbara Cohen Recording Secretary ..................Jayne Peister
TUESDAY
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Shacharit 8:00am
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Singing as a Spiritual Practice 9:30 am Zumba 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am Beth El Mitzvah Experience 10:30 am Teen Workshop 11:00 am Religious School Parent Org. Event 4:00 pm Keruv: Hot Topics in Conservative Judaism 7:00 pm
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Shacharit 6:55am
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Shacharit 8:00am
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Menachem of Safrai Art Exhibit and Sale
Zumba 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am Keruv Committee 10:00 am
Shacharit 7:00am
18 HESHVAN
Religious School Closed Dor L’Dor 11:00 am Mah Jongg 12:45 pm
Walking Club 9:30 am Canasta 12:45 pm Teen Leadership Board Meeting 5:00 pm Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
Daylight Savings Time Ends— Move clock back 1 hour at 2:00 am
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Youth Community No School Party 3:00 pm Teen Nosh & Drash 6:45 pm Community Pro-Israel Disc. 7:30 pm (off-site) Nursery School Board Meeting 7:30 pm Open Beit Midrash 8:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
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Menachem of Safrai Art Exhibit and Sale Walking Club 9:30 am New Rochelle Hadassah 12:30 pm Canasta 12:45 pm
Shacharit 7:00am
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SMART People Discussion 10:00 am Mah Jongg 12:45 pm
AFFILIATES Sisterhood President ......................Rise Stern Men’s Club Co-Presidents .... Steven L. Young Religious Sch. Parent Org. ........... Ellen Barlis, Sharon Brown, Rachel Casanova, Marci Marcus Nursery Sch. Parent Org. ............ Laura Berlin Julie Berman
Teen Workshop 11:00 am Ruach 11:00 am Chaverim 12:00 pm
Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm
Sisterhood Board Mtg. 6:30 pm Israel Affairs Committee Mtg. 7:30 pm Religious School Board Meeting 8:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
BULLETIN EDITOR ................Linda Newman
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Daily Minyan Beth El maintains morning and evening services every day of the year. Contact Associate Cantor Uri Aqua, 914-235-2700, ext. 222.
* Minyan times listed on this
calendar page and elsewhere in the Bulletin are accurate as of the date of printing.
Shacharit 8:00am
1 KISLEV
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm ROSH HODESH
Shacharit 8:00am
8 KISLEV
Religious School Closed Ruach UsY turkey Jam Israeli Dancing 10:00 am
Please visit the Beth El website www.bethelnr.org/calendar for the most up-to-date information. Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
2 KISLEV
Walking Club 9:30 am
Zumba 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am Teen Workshop 11:00 am
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Shacharit 6:55am
Teen News & Nosh 6:00 pm
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Shacharit 7:00am
Canasta 12:45 pm
Mah Jongg 12:45 pm
Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm
Teen Nosh & Drash 6:45 pm Open Beit Midrash 8:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
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Shacharit 6:55am
9 KISLEV
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Shacharit 7:00am
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Sisterhood Bagels and Books 9:30 am Walking Club 11:30 am
SMART People Discussion 10:00 am
Canasta 12:45 pm
Mah Jongg 12:45 pm
Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm
Teen News & Nosh 6:00 pm Officers Meeting 7:30 pm Mindfulness Parenting Group 7:30 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
HESHVAN ~ KISLEV 5778 WEDNESDAY 1
Shacharit 7:00am
12 HESHVAN
FRIDAY
THURSDAY 2
Shacharit 6:55am
13 HESHVAN
3
Shacharit 7:00am
14 HESHVAN
METNY USY Kinnus
Teen Learn to Teach 5:00 pm Teen Cafe Ivrit 6:30 pm Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm Officers Meeting 7:30 pm
Limmud: Talmud from the Inside Out, with Rabbi David Hojda 1:00 pm Parashat Hashavua, with Jack 1:30 pm Teen Lounge Night 6:00 pm Religious School Educator Meeting 6:00 pm
Yiddish Vinkl 1:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 5:40pm
Mincha/Maariv 5:40pm
Mincha/Maariv 5:40pm
Get SMART Get Fit 10:30 am
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Shacharit 7:00am
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Nursery School Half Day 3s & 4s Menachem of Safrai Art Exhibit and Sale Philo & Josephus with Rabbi Karp 10:00 am Get SMART Get Fit 10:30 am Current Events with Shari Baum 11:30 am Nurs. Sch Parent Teacher Confer. 12:00 pm Art: Special BOT Preview 6:30 pm Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm Teen Cafe Ivrit 6:30 pm Board of Trustees 7:00 pm Art: Patrons & Sponsors 7:30 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
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Shacharit 7:00am
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Limmud: Philo & Josephus: Jewish Living, with Rabbi Molly Karp 10:00 am Get SMART Get Fit 10:30 am Teen Learn to Teach 5:00 pm Teen Cafe Ivrit 6:30 pm Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm Youth Services Meeting 8:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
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Shacharit 7:00am
4 KISLEV
Nursery School Half Day 3s & 4s
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Shacharit 6:55am
20 HESHVAN
Menachem of Safrai Art Exhibit and Sale Jerusalem in Biblical/Rabbinic Sources, with Rabbis Shuck and Sitkin, and Dr. Carol Diament 9:30 am Limmud: Talmud from the Inside Out, with Rabbi David Hojda 1:00 pm Parashat Hashavua, with Jack 1:30 pm Art Festival Public Viewing 6:15 pm USY Program 6:30 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
KRISTALLNACHT
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Shacharit 6:55am
5:31 pm
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Shacharit 7:00am
21 HESHVAN
4:23 pm Day Camp Program 9:00 am Art Festival additional hours 9:00 am
Yiddish Vinkl 1:00 pm Kadima Shabbat Services & Dinner 5:30 pm
Shacharit 7:00am
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5 KISLEV
Synagogue Offices Closed Nursery School Closed Religious School Closed
Limmud: Philo & Josephus: Jewish Living, with Rabbi Molly Karp 10:00 am Get SMART Get Fit 10:30 am College Student Reunion 4:00 pm (off-site) Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm
Yiddish Vinkl 1:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm Shacharit 7:00am
22 HESHVAN
Shabbat ends 5:22 pm
Veterans’ Shabbat Birthday Shabbat Menachem of Safrai Art Exhibit and Sale Shabbat Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Serv Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Daf Shevui 12:30 pm Art Sale, Drinks & Live Jazz 7:30 pm VETERANS’ DAY
Emek USY Overnight Kabbalat Shab. Sisterhood Fundraiser at 4:17 pm Lord & Taylor Eastchester
Shacharit 8:00am
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Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast 7:30 am (off-site) Jerusalem in Biblical/Rabbinic Sources, with Rabbis Shuck and Sitkin, and Dr. Carol Diament 9:30 am Limmud: Talmud from the Inside Out, with Rabbi David Hojda 1:00 pm Parashat Hashavua, with Jack 1:30 pm Teen Nosh & Drash 6:45 pm Open Beit Midrash 8:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
Welcome Chai House Visitors Shabbat Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Service Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Contemplative Service 10:45 am Daf Shevui 12:30 pm
CHAYEI SARAH
Menachem of Safrai Art Exhibit and Sale
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15 HESHVAN
Shabbat ends 6:30 pm
Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
27 HESHVAN
4 VAYERA
Jerusalem in Biblical/Rabbinic Sources, with Rabbis Shuck and Sitkin, and Dr. Carol Diament 9:30 am
Limmud: Philo & Josephus: Jewish Living, with Rabbi Molly Karp 10:00 am
SHABBAT
18 TOLDOT
29 HESHVAN
Shabbat ends 5:16 pm
Emek USY Overnight Shabbat Mevarchim Scholar Dov Maisel Shabbat Visit Shabbat Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Serv Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Daf Shevui 12:30 pm HavDairy 5:30 pm WJC Night of Learning 7:30 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
6 KISLEV
Synagogue Offices Closed Nursery School Closed
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4:13 pm
7 KISLEV
Shabbat ends 5:12 pm
Shabbat Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Serv Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Daf Shevui 12:30 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
THANKSGIVING DAY
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
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Shacharit 7:00am
11 KISLEV
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Shacharit 6:55am
Mincha/Maariv 4:10pm
12 KISLEV
Teen Learn to Teach 5:00 pm Teen Cafe Ivrit 6:30 pm Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm Mental Health Panel 7:00 pm
Jerusalem in Biblical/Rabbinic Sources, with Rabbis Shuck and Sitkin, and Dr. Carol Diament 9:30 am Limmud: Talmud from the Inside Out, with Rabbi David Hojda 1:00 pm Parashat Hashavua with Jack 1:30 pm Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing 6:00 pm Open Beit Midrash 8:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
Limmud: Philo & Josephus: Jewish Living, with Rabbi Molly Karp 10:00 am Get SMART Get Fit 10:30 am
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
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NEWSMAKERS
YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES
Mazal tov to: Robert Kattan on the engagement of his daughter Amy Joy to Daniel Michelson, son of Ellen and David Michelson; Dalia Fenster on the bar mitzvah of her grandson Aaron Asher Fenster, son of Rachel and Jeffrey Fenster; Dorothy and Herbert Fox on the birth of their great-grandson Naveh Tzvi, and to parents Sharon and Maayan Fox and grandparents Paul and Saralee Shrel-Fox; Sheryl and Aaron Fleishaker on the aufruf of Jonathan Ravski on his upcoming marriage to Andrea Fleishaker; Lauren Berger and Jay Rehr on the birth of a grandson, and to parents Elana and Josh Rehr; Ellen and Jack Hollander on the marriage of their son Brian to Jessica Pappas.
The yahrzeit of the following deceased persons permanently inscribed on our Memorial Walls are observed on these dates:
November Ida Fashing Cantor Jacob Friedman Oscar Sussman Sylvia Eisenberg Benjamin Katowitz Sidney Lieberman Sophie Ruskin Rose Wygod Leah Belsky Sylvia Klee Samuel Lang A Warm Beth El Mazal Tov to One and All!! Rabbi Israel H. Levinthal Frieda Wolfsie Hyman Frost Edward Julius Glick Share your milestone events with us! Dr. Harold Grad If you experience a milestone or a loss in your family, contact Ruth Roberta Wachtel Linda at LNewman@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 246. Pauline Karp Geula Kessel Max Bialo Annie Friedman Barbara Levinson Sarah Baum Ralph Esses Morris Meyers Irving Strum The Kiddush of November 4th will be sponsored by Norma Max Cooper Wasserman in honor of her special birthday. Philip Fried The Kiddush of November 18th will be sponsored by Sheryl and Estelle Worton Aaron Fleishaker in honor of the aufruf and upcoming wedding of Morris Imber Alexander Finn Jonathan Ravski and their daughter Andrea Fleishaker. Stanley Fuchs Irving May Harry Desnick Want to sponsor a Kiddush? Donald Eisenberg Morris Rubenfeld Contact Alise Liquorie at Jeanette Friedman aliquorie@bethelnr.org, Kitty S. Winter Irene Tanenbaum or 914-235-2700, ext. 223. Sarah Faye Weintraub Rivka Gelboim Elenor Klein Mabel Posner Hyman Shanok We record with sorrow the losses suffered by our members and friends and extend to them our deepest sympathies. Condolences to:
Kiddush
CONDOLENCES
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Martin Goldstein Charles Kahn Philip Koslow Charles David Greene Herbert Kander Charles Parker Morton Bellin Sarah Diamond Harold Drimmer Edna Schulman Menucha Bryna Benzel Samuel Fuchs Milton H. Farber Arnold Feingold Morris Geller David Sirner Benjamin Solov Harriet Engelson Sadye Lesser Marjorie Silberman Nathan Cooper Avraham Gelboim Rose Levin Beate Grunauer Anne Polow Adele Scheffler Lena Weinrib Florence Zarovsky Dorothea Bernstein Alexander Brenner Sydell Heimowitz Marjorie Price Andrew Kaplan John Linden Rhea Newman Samuel Nathan Rubin Anna Stein Selma Batkin Hortense Miller Fanny Muller Ida Pearlman William Root Dr. Louis Scheinberg Bella Sheffer
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Welcome to the Beth El Community The Katz/Koenig Family Of Rye Margery Katz Rachel Koenig, 16; Mark Koenig, 18
Avraham Shahar on the loss of his sister, Mazal Mizrachi; Bob and Elise Schepp on the loss of their brother-in-law, Paul Wasley, husband of Sandie Wasley and father of Melissa Wasley Hirsch. 18
CONTRIBUTIONS RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Bobby and Judy Schmeidler in honor of Simchat Torah nominees Stephanie Roth, Jay Sommer, Elliot Hollander, and Shari Chinitz; Judith Szabo in memory of her beloved husband, Aaron Szabo; Sharon Spenser in memory of her beloved mother, Sylvia Newmark; Alisa and Ted Kesten in memory of Mazal Mizrachi, sister of Avi Shahar; Leeam and Sara Aldouby in honor of the High Holidays; Jeffrey Mittleman and Susan Eichen in memory of Marvin Gorode, father of Barbara Orans; Harriet and Marc Suvall in honor of Simchat Torah honorees Stephanie Roth, Jay Sommer, Elliot Hollander, and Shari Chinitz; Dana Asher and Scott Reiner in honor of the Simchat Torah nominees Stephanie Roth, Jay Sommer, Elliot Hollander, and Shari Chinitz; Mitchell and Robin Kaphan; Sally ShoreWittenberg in honor of the scholar-in-residence Shabbat with Joey and Deborah; Rita and David Kaufman in memory of their beloved mothers, Etta Rosenfeld and Pearl Kaufman, on their yahrzeits.
THE ENDOWMENT FUND IN MEMORY OF: Sylvia Klee, from Barbara and Marc Klee.
SYLVIA AND ROBERT SCHER CHESED COMMUNITY FUND
SISTERHOOD MITZVAH FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Larry Epstein, in gratitude, from Phyllis Jay. Robyn Yairi, in gratitude, from Phyllis Jay.
Margie Zimmerman, wishing a speeding recovery, from Carole Graham. Miriam Rabin, sending get well wishes, from Carole Graham.
Jay Sommer on his well-deserved Simchat Torah honor, from Faye and Jack Gingold, Peter and Bernice Ward, sending get well wishes, from Carole Graham. Sharon Spenser, and Vicki and Nate Fisher. Shari Chinitz on her well-deserved Simchat Torah Mike Greenberg for his expert curatorship of our honor, from Faye and Jack Gingold, Peter and museum, and wishing him a speedy recovery, from Carole Graham. Sharon Spenser, and Vicki and Nate Fisher. Elliot Hollander on his well-deserved Simchat Robin and Mitchell Kaphan on the engagement of Torah honor, from Faye and Jack Gingold, Peter their son Mark to Kimberly Taboga, from Vicki and Sharon Spenser, and Vicki and Nate Fisher. and Nate Fisher. Stephanie Roth on your well-deserved Simchat Lynn and Steve Gruenstein on the marriage of Torah honor, from Peter and Sharon Spenser, and their daughter Diana to Raphael Baidrici, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Vicki and Nate Fisher. IN MEMORY OF: Gaby and George Newfield on the birth of their grandson Alexander, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Alan D. Rosenberg, husband of Wendy Rosenberg, Tracey and Evan Levy on their twenty-fifth from Joyce and Michael Wechsler, Vicki and Nate wedding anniversary, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Fisher, and Blanche Fried.
Debbie and Steve Young on their fortieth wedding Dick Rosenberg, beloved father of Tris Berger, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. anniversary, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Ronnie and Michael Schiffres on the birth of their Leonard Baker, beloved father of Rob Baker, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. grandson Parker, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Micky and Fred Zucker on their simcha, from Lilly Kaplan, beloved mother of Ruth Trieber, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Vicki and Nate Fisher. Barbara and Harvey Katzeff on the birth of their Lilly Kaplan, beloved mother of Harriet Suval, twin granddaughters Stella and Juliette, from from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Vicki and Nate Fisher. Israel Feldman, beloved father of Dan Feldman, Ruth and Amnon Gotian on the bar mitzvah of from Vicki and Nate Fisher. their son Eitan, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Phoebe Peister, beloved mother of Darren Peister,
IN HONOR OF: Shari Chinitz, Elliot Hollander, Stephanie Roth, Jackie and Jason Friedland on the bar mitzvah of and Jay Sommer on their well-deserved honors on their son Abe, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Simchat Torah, from Ellen and Moshe Gelboim. Sheila and Bob Friedland on the bar mitzvah of Lenny Schwartz on his special birthday, from their grandson Abe Friedland, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Madeline Dannis.
from Vicki and Nate Fisher.
Herbert Platzner, beloved father of Rick Platzner, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Mary Maxin, beloved mother of Linda Silver, from Vicki and Nate Fisher.
Lauren Berger and Jay Rehr on the birth of their Harold Schoenholtz, beloved father of Sharon grandson, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Schoenholtz, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Alan Rosenberg, wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, from Beth and Edward Halperin, and Bobbie Schmeidler, wishing him a speedy Marvin Gorode, beloved father of Barbara Orans, recovery, from Carole Graham. Ellen and Moshe Gelboim. from Vicki and Nate Fisher. IN MEMORY OF:
Natalie Aaronson, beloved mother of Cindy Arrow, from Ellen and Moshe Gelboim.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
JEREMY SCHEINFELD MEMORIAL FUND
Jay Sommer on his Simchat Torah honor, from Geralynn and David Reifer.
IN HONOR OF: Lilly Kaplan, beloved mother of Ruth Treiber and Harriet Suvall, from Ellen and Moshe Gelboim. Stephanie Roth on her Simchat Torah honor, from Geralynn and David Reifer.
IN HONOR OF: The engagement of our son Mark Kaphan to Kimberly Taboga, from Robin and Mitchell Kaphan.
BERNICE FELDMAN NURSERY SCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF:
Shari Chinitz on her Simchat Torah honor, from Debbie Mayer on the marriage of her son Jared to Alli Fried, from Dina and David Brot. Geralynn and David Reifer. IN MEMORY OF:
IN MEMORY OF:
ELEANOR G. BAUMWALD PRAYERBOOK FUND IN MEMORY OF: Marvin Garode, beloved father of Barbara Orans, from the Olstein family. Eva Teitelbaum, from Jack R. Schwartz.
THE MEN’S CLUB FUND IN HONOR OF:
Marvin Gorode, beloved father of Barbara Orans, Alan Rosenberg, wonderful husband, father, and Elliot Hollander on his Simchat Torah honor, from Geralynn and David Reifer. grandfather, from Barbara and Larry Newman. from Geralynn and David Reifer. 19
CONTRIBUTIONS
SISTERHOOD’S BAUM JUDAICA
GENERAL FUND
GIFT SHOP
IN HONOR OF:
Let the Beth El Baum Judaica Gift Shop fulfill your Judaic dreams! Come by to see our new merchandise. We can be a stop on your Hanukkah shopping excursion.
Lenny Schwartz on his special birthday, from Rosalie and Steve Tenenbaum, and Shelley and Marty Desatnik. Our Simcaht Torah honorees—Shari Chinitz, Elliot Hollander, Stephanie Roth, and Jay Sommer, from Elise and Barry Richmnan, Erica and Larry Epstein, and Rochelle Chaiken. Shari Chinitz on her Simchat Torah honor, from Naomi Raber, and Jessica Berman and Neil Weiss.
We have beautiful giftware items, specialty Menorahs, and some very unusual dreidels.
Robin and Mitchell Kaphan on the engagement of their son Mark Kaphan to Kimberly Taboga, from Elise and Bob Schepp. With thanks for our Kol Nidre honor, from Elise and Barry Richman. IN MEMORY OF: Alan Rosenberg, beloved husband of Wendy Rosenberg, from the Laney and Longert families. Richard Rosenberg, beloved father of Trisanne Berger, from Margie and Bob Kohn, Dena Bloom, Dina and David Brot, Shirin and Steven Stein, and Geralynn and David Reifer.
Open by appointment. E-MAIL GIFTSHOP@BETHELNR.ORG
Aaron Szabo, beloved father of Lynn Kuszel, from Mr. & Mrs. Adolph Blank, and the Brandt family.
or call
Carole Graham, 914-576-6617 Ellen Hollander, 914-632-4658 Erica Epstein, 914-633-3161
Marvin Gorode, beloved father of Barbara Orans, Shirin and Steve Stein. YIZKOR/YAHRZEIT DONATIONS Mrs. Marsha Green, Ms. Ellin Bousel, Dr. Bernard Schanzer, Ms. Betty Barnett,
TO MAKE A DONATION Contact ALISE LIQUORIE at aliquorie@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 223. Min. $18. Mail your payment to Beth El Synagogue Center, attn: Alise, 1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804.
Beth El Celebrates November Birthdays Beth El Synagogue Center would like to extend a “Happy Birthday!” to its members with a birthday in the month of November. If you have a November birthday, we hope that you will
join us for Kiddush lunch on Shabbat, November 11th. If you have a November birthday, but your name does not appear on the list, we are sorry for the omission and ask that you e-mail the synagogue at
Logan Abramowitz Gabrielle Altman Gabriela Altman Jonah Atlas Roslyn Barnett Mark Berman Victoria Bloom Fredric Bomback Zachary Burton Stacy Cerny Rochelle Chaiken Barry Charles Luba Chernov Emma Cohen Sheila Cohen
Robert Goldstein Helene Goldstein Jonathan Gotian Sasha Heller Susan Hollander Ida Hyman Bonnie Jonas Arlene Kamer Vanessa Kerchner Celia Kessel Jonas Kessler Michelle Kolodny Barbara Kotler Barbara Lazarus Elizabeth Legatt
Paul Diament Jill Efron Lawrence Epstein Marc Esrig Jacob Esses Davina Fisher Vicki Fisher Sheryl Fleishaker Abbe Fleishaker Joan Ganeles Moshe Gelboim Debra Goldfarb I. David Goldman S. Elizabeth Goldman
Nancy Levin Laurie Levine Matthew Lewis Sima Littman Susan Mandelbaum Emma Medina Meryl Mendelson Marla Mishler Goldie Newman Zipporah Oksman Darren Peister Nathaniel Platzner Hyman Pryluck Marcia Pryluck Arnold Reisfeld 20
info@bethelnr.org so that we can update our records. Please contact us if you do not wish to have your name appear on our birthday list. (The list reflects our adult members and postbar/bat mitzvah children up to the age of 21.) Debbie Rieber Laurie Roth Stephanie Roth Evelyn Salter Jodi Scheinfeld Michael Schiffres Edward Schwartz Alan Segal Thalia Segal Samuel Shteingart Douglas Simon Darcy Stack Deborah Stampfer Steven Stein Jared Sullivan
Robin Sundick Jeffrey Swarz Judith Szabo George Tecklin Richard Watt Michael Wechsler Paula Weckstein Brighita Weinberg Neil Weiss Daniel Yairi Teddy Zabb Jonathan Zung Happy
Birthday!
Rabbi Schuck will be teaching a class.
There will be 30 courses with diverse topics sure to interest everyone. Questions? Contact Donna Bartell at 914-3287001, or donna@wjcouncil.org.
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Please feel free to visit our new location.
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Providing creative solutions to individuals and the business community
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• Real Estate: Commercial and Residential • Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration • Business Services, including Contracts, New Business Formations, and Sales/Purchases • Land Use: Zoning Board, Planning Board
Just off Exit 7 of the Cross County Parkway East
The Source of Support for the Jewish Community since 1897 www.riversidememorialmountvernon.com Charles S. Salomon • Joel E. Simon
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WYKAGYL PARK |New Rochelle | $2,125,000 | Captivating residence nestled on nearly one acre replete with lush lawns and a sensational 20’x40’ Gunite heated pool in a tranquil setting. The comfortable and inviting 5900 sf interior boasts hardwood floors, exquisite millwork, four fireplaces and central air. Web# 4722766
PREMIER LOCATION | New Rochelle | $895,000 | Wonderful 4-bedroom Bonnie Crest stucco home pleases with great curb appeal and an inviting layout. Spacious 3037-sf interior features hardwood floors, classic millwork and abundant natural light. Sought-after neighborhood close to park, school, and shops. Web# 4742134
BONNIE CREST | New Rochelle | $869,000 | Classic center hall Colonial in prized neighborhood. Handsome stucco exterior with charming front portico opens into graciously proportioned 3298-sf layout. Hardwood floors and traditional millwork in foyer, living room with fireplace, den/study with built-ins and generous formal dining room. Web# 4726116
TRULY SPECIAL | New Rochelle | $749,999 | Elegantly renovated Fieldstone Colonial situated on a quiet cul-de-sac on Larchmont border in sough-after location less than 1-mile to train, shops and restaurants. Inviting interior is highlighted by hardwood floors, classic millwork, 2 fireplaces and enclosed porch with sliders to private yard. Web# 4733753
RESIDENCE PARK | New Rochelle | $649,000 | Vintage Victorian style home is tucked away on a quiet street. Welcoming wrap-around porch opens into sun-filled interior featuring period hardwood floors, high ceilings and French doors. Warm and inviting home boasting 4-bedrooms and 2.5-baths sits on a beautifully landscaped level lot. Web# 4726368
LUXURY CONDO COMPLEX IN WYKAGYL | New Rochelle | $275,000 Bright 1-bedroom unit in full-service building with exceptional amenities including outdoor pool, patio, library/movie room with full kitchen, gym with sauna, plus covered parking for residents and visitors. Laundry room on every floor. Close to shops, restaurants and houses of worship. Web# 4721905
Glorianne Mattesi Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker Direct: 914.393.6990 Glorianne.Mattesi@elliman.com
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NEW YORK CITY | LONG ISLAND | THE HAMPTONS | WESTCHESTER | CONNECTICUT | NEW JERSEY | FLORIDA | CALIFORNIA | COLORADO | INTERNATIONAL 101 KING STREET, CHAPPAQUA, NY 10514 914..238.3988 © 2017 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.
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Glorianne Mattesi Ranked #1 Agent in New Rochelle for 2016*
129 MELROSE DRIVE, NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10804 $1,589,000 Classic style and outstanding renovations blend seamlessly for effortless living and gracious entertaining in this prominent and admired Colonial. Stately brick exterior with copper portico and distinctive slate roof create timelessly elegant curb appeal. Spacious, beautifully detailed interior distinguished by hardwood floors, superb millwork, high ceilings, Marvin windows, and French doors from multiple first level rooms to expansive bluestone patio and sweeping backyard. Main living areas are highlighted by an inviting living room with fireplace; banquet-sized dining room; high-end granite eat-in-kitchen, cherry cabinetry, separate Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, Wolf gourmet 6-burner stove; family room with fireplace and cherry built-ins; den; and gallery with unique barrel ceiling. Generous master suite (fireplace and master bath) and two additional bedrooms on second level, plus first floor guest bedroom with bath; and private guest bedroom and bath. Sought-after Larchmont Woods location.
Glorianne Mattesi
Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker Direct: 914.393.6990 Glorianne.Mattesi@elliman.com
elliman.com
101 KING STREET, CHAPPAQUA, NY 10514 914..238.3988 © 2017 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. *HGAR MLS, JAN-DEC 2016, $19,941,500 IN TOTAL DOLLAR VOLUME.
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BETH EL SYNAGOGUE CENTER 1324 NORTH AVENUE NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10804-2190
Non Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID White Plains, N.Y. Permit No. 925
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
SHERY ROSENSTEIN Sales Associate
Personalized attention מאחלת לכם to you and your needs. שביתכם יהיה מלא
B: (914) 723-8228 , באור,בברכה C: (914) 420-8556 ! ובשמחה,באושר E: s.rosenstein@yahoo.com 29 Wilmot Road W: www.clairedleone.com Scarsdale, NY
Wishing that your home is filled with blessings, light, happiness and joy.
Happy Thanksgiving
“A GENUINELY HAPPY PERSON IS ONE WHO HAS RENDERED OTHERS HAPPY.” DAISAKU IKEDA
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Licensed R.E. Associate Broker ABR, CBR, CDPE, CRS, GREEN, GRI, SRES c: 914.907.2645 • gay.rosen@juliabfee.com gayrosen.com Larchmont Brokerage • 1946 Palmer Avenue Each office is independently owned and operated
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