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SAM AND TRISANNE BERGER TO BE HONORED AT 63rd ANNUAL GALA SUNDAY, MARCH 19th • 5:00 pm Beth El Synagogue Center is proud to honor Sam and Trisanne Berger at our March 19th Gala. They have chosen as their theme, “We make a living by what we get, But we make a life by what we give.”

Georgetown University Law School. Sam was also president of the Drexel Hillel Association and a Hebrew school teacher and tutor. After law school, Sam worked for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel Winston Churchill as Counsel for Employee Benefits In 1994, Tris and Sam moved to in Washington, D.C. In 1985, Sam Scarsdale from New York City and joined Price Waterhouse’s National Tax immediately joined Beth El Synagogue Practice. In 1990, Sam was promoted Center. Their daughter Yael (Yali) to partner in PWC’s New York City was born in 1996 and their son Kenny Management Consulting Practice until arrived in 2000. IBM acquired the unit in 2002. Sam Tris, a San Diego native, became then worked as an IBM Executive a bat mitzvah and was confirmed at in IBM’s global Human Resources Sam and Trisanne Berger Temple Beth Israel, the largest and technology and consulting practices. oldest Reform Temple in San Diego. After receiving her bachelor Tris and Sam were the recipients of the President’s Ne’emanim of science degree in accounting from Cal Poly Pomona in 1985, Service Award in 2008. What a difference eight years can make! Tris worked at Price Waterhouse as a CPA. In 1992 Tris left Price When the Bergers were honored in 2008, Yali was in sixth grade Waterhouse to help manage the wealth of a high-net-worth family and Kenny a second grader at Schechter Westchester. Today, in Mount Kisco. She then worked part time for Charlesbank Capital Yali is a sophomore at the University of Southern California and Partners, a private equity firm located in Manhattan and Boston. Kenny is a junior at Schechter Westchester. Both Yali and Kenny Sam was raised outside of Philadelphia, where his parents were attended Beth El Day Camp and many mishpacha programs. Tris founding members of Temple Israel of Upper Darby (no longer in was happily working part time at a private equity firm, sometimes existence) and subsequently members of Temple Beth Sholom, in chanting Torah and Haftarah, had been involved with the Women’s Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. Sam went to public school through fifth Seder, Dinner Dance (what we called the Gala in the old days), and grade, graduated from Akiba Hebrew Academy (renamed the Jack Beth El’s Centennial Celebration Committees, and co-chaired the M. Barrack Hebrew Academy), received his bachelor of science Intergenerational Kallah. She was also finishing her second year as degree from Drexel University, his law degree from the Temple a student in the Florence A. Melton Adult Jewish Learning program University’s James E. Beasley School of Law, and his LL.M. from (Tris specifically remembers coming home continued, page 9

Casino Night..................................... page 2. Learning Opportunites.................pages 6, 7 Shabbatot in January........................ page 3 New in Our Museum......................... page 8

Day Camp Open House................... page 10 Sisterhood Cinema Brunch.............. page 13

KULANU Shabbat/ Tu BiShevat Experience

YOUTH SHABBAT SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 Arrive early and enjoy doughnuts and hot chocolate! The first 50 Youth Community members (K-12th grade) to arrive will receive a Starbucks gift card too!

Welcome Shabbat with an informal, family-friendly program designed to be accessible for children with special needs including ASD and/or intellectual impairments

Friday, February 10th 6:00 pm-6:40 pm

wiener lounge beth el synagogue center

For more information, please contact Rabbi Josh Dorsch at jdorsch@bethelnr.org or Elise Richman at elisekrichman@gmail.com

Tween Discussion Saturday, January 21st This is a place for tweens to discuss and study a topic that is relevant to tweens and/or to the Jewish calendar. It is informal and there are snacks at the beginning. After the discussion, we enter the sanctuary together for the sermon and musaf.

1 0: 30 AM - 1 1:15 AM ADDITIONAL DATES ARE February 11, March 11, April 29, May 27, June 3 3

RABBI’S MESSAGE Dear Friends, One of the questions that surfaced over this past election season is whether it is appropriate Rabbi David Schuck for a member of the clergy to speak about something happening in the political world. The way that this question is often negotiated is through the tax code, but that itself is insufficient because it does not provide conceptual clarity. For example, according to the IRS, a synagogue is “absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office.” According to the IRS, however, “The ban on political campaign activity does not restrict leaders of organizations from expressing their views on political matters if they are speaking for themselves as individuals. Nor are leaders prohibited from speaking about important issues of public policy.” In short, there is

not a ban on synagogue leaders discussing politics or public policy so long as one does not endorse or oppose a candidate. Where does that leave us? In my rabbinate, I have rarely spoken about politics or policy from the bimah. One reason for this is principled: I believe that political issues are complex and often lend themselves to multiple conclusions that span the political spectrum. Unless Jewish wisdom speaks unequivocally on an issue, and it rarely does, it may not be appropriate for a rabbi to advocate for one position over another. An additional reason for this stance is tactical: I believe strongly that faith communities are one of the last institutions in America that can create spaces in which people with opposing political views break bread together and develop deep fellowship and a shared commitment to one another’s well-being. If a rabbi becomes associated with a consistent political position, those who disagree may slowly feel alienated from their synagogue and over time, the community may become politically homogenized.

However, this election was a challenging case study in the limits of clergy silence on political issues. In the 2016 election, unlike any election in recent memory, questions of morality were at the center of the political discourse. Disparaging remarks made about religious and ethnic minorities often overshadowed deliberations about policy. Revolting remarks about women were made in debates, speeches, and on videotapes that surfaced. In the midst of these egregious and deeply troubling comments, how does a religious leader stay silent? Isn’t the task of a rabbi to make it unequivocally clear that our tradition does not permit this type of language? With our history of being singled out, scapegoated, and persecuted, how can a rabbi stay silent while the political discourse does similar things to other minorities? When such language becomes normalized and hate groups are emboldened, how can a rabbi choose not to address this issue? At what point does a rabbi lose his or her authority to speak about issues of morality if s/he stays [continued, page 5 bottom]

NOTES FROM THE HAZZAN One of the most impactful days I can remember was during the summer several years ago while I was working Hazzan Jamie Gloth at Camp Ramah in Canada. I had an entire day off – I had nowhere I had to be and nothing I had to do. And since the weather was great, I sat in a lawn chair on a dock on the lake and read a book. That’s it. For more the entire day, I just read a book in an idyllic, peaceful environment. And it was absolutely amazing. That incredible day of leisure reading has stayed with me, and at the end of it, it occurred to me that I needed to have more days like this. Of course, I am much too busy to spend time just sitting around and reading. Or am I? How many of us wish we had more time to ourselves, to do the things we want to

do, not just the things we need to do? Some say, “That’s what retirement is for.” But I disagree. I say, make the time now. Because I love reading, this past year I challenged myself to read one book a month. It seemed simple, or so I thought, but there were some months where I fell behind. Now that the year is over, however, I look back with a sense of satisfaction after completing 12 books. But doing the actual reading was not the big accomplishment. For me, just making the time to do it was the true achievement. Our Jewish tradition teaches us this exact lesson. In Pirkei Avot (The Teachings of the Sages), it warns us: “Do not say ‘When I have leisure, I will study,’ for you may never have leisure.’” This is a lesson we should all take to heart. Too many times in my career I have seen people regretting what they did not do. 4

It happens usually at funerals, for which people are seemingly willing to move mountains to attend. And yet, many of these same people do not make the same effort to attend weddings, b’nai mitzvah celebrations, anniversaries, or other simchas. They skip school activities or sporting events for their kids. Or they do not even take a day off to simply rest and recharge. This, to me, is backwards. During this season of new year’s resolutions, I propose we all pledge to make time for ourselves and for our families. Learn Hebrew. Pick up a new instrument. Exercise more. Come to synagogue more often. Or just sit and read. Whatever it is that you have always wanted to do, make this the year that you do it. Do not wait. And do not say that you do not have time. We have to make the time. I guarantee you will not regret it. Hazzan Jamie Gloth

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Please join us at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. March 26-28, 2017 Dear Friends: For the last two years, I have attended the AIPAC Policy Conference in our Nation’s Capital, and I found the conference to be an exciting and educational experience. There was a very large Westchester County presence from almost every shul in the county. While Beth El Synagogue Center has always been a strong supporter of Israel, the Beth El delegation was relatively small compared to other nearby conservative synagogues. This year we will be spearheading our drive to increase the number of Beth El members attending the Policy Conference that will take place from Sunday, March 26th through Tuesday, March 28, 2017. The AIPAC Policy Conference is the largest gathering of America’s proIsrael community with over 16,000 people in attendance last year. Through demonstrations of groundbreaking Israeli innovations, keynote speeches by top leaders from both the United States and Israel, inspiring moments on stage, intimate educational sessions, and dynamic interactive exhibits, Policy Conference attendees experience a wide range of pro-Israel activism in just a few days. This year’s conference should be very interesting given the results of the November election. In our own community, our Israel Affaurs Committee (IAC) is gearing up its programming for the upcoming year and I know

encouraging attendance at this year’s Policy Conference is a priority for them, as well. If you’re interested in joining the IAC at Beth El or learning more about what they do throughout the year, feel free to contact the new co-chairs Michael Schiffres (michael.e.schiffres@gmail.com) or Mark Samuel E. Berger Seidenfeld (mseidenfeld@scholastic.com) to learn more. I hope you can join me, our clergy, members of our Israel Affairs Committee, many of our congregants, and hopefully many new attendees at the AIPAC Policy Conference in March. I know you will come away from it enriched and with a deeper appreciation and understanding of our beloved homeland and the unique and strong American-Israeli relationship. Let’s make this the biggest Beth El delegation ever! Please be on the look out for details and further information in the near future on how you can join the Beth El delegation to attend the 2017 AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington. In the meanwhile, feel free to contact Rabbi Josh Dorsch (jdorsch@ bethelnr.org) or me (sberger@bethelnr.org) with any questions. See you in shul, Sam

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silent during such dangerous discourse? These questions highlight a shifting landscape of how religious leaders conceptualize what is appropriate to discuss and what is better left to others to debate. Some people argue that we can criticize the statements themselves and not the politician who made them, but surely, those who support the politician would not distinguish between criticizing his statements and opposing his/her candidacy. So I ask you: What are your thoughts having just lived through this election? Has anything changed with regard to what you think is acceptable political discourse in a synagogue? I want to hear from you. E-mail me or send a note. I won’t be able to respond directly to all of your comments, but I will follow this newsletter article up with another one sharing your thoughts and mine. I look forward to hearing from you and I hope that we will all be enriched by this conversation. L’Shalom,

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Contemplative Service, with Rabbi Schuck Saturday, January 14th • 10:00 am -11:15 am

Service

How can we pay better attention to living our lives with intention? You are invited to 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. In this service, we will set aside time for mindfulness meditation, contemplative study, singing, and prayer. We will focus our attention on opening our hearts and minds. Everyone is welcome; dress as you would like. Just be sure to bring an open mind. We will begin promptly at 10:00 am; please arrive a few minutes early to minimize interruptions. The service will conclude by 11:15 am. After the service, those who would like to remain in the synagogue are welcome to continue to sit quietly in the Wiener Lounge, join the rest of the congregation for the sermon and the remainder of the Shabbat morning service (until 12:00 noon), and/or join us for the kiddush luncheon at 12:00 noon.

Limmud Classes in January Wednesday, January 4 Thursday, January 5 Thursday, January 5

10:00 am 10:00 am 1:30 pm

Thursday, January 5 6:30 pm Thursday, January 5 8:00 pm Thursday, January 5 8:00 pm Saturday, January 7 12:30 pm Wednesday, January 11 10:00 am Wednesday, January 11 Thursday, January 12 Thursday, January 12 Thursday, January 12 Thursday, January 12 Thursday, January 12 Saturday, January 14 Wednesday, January 18 Thursday, January 19 Thursday, January 19 Thursday, January 19 Thursday, January 19 Thursday, January 19 Saturday, January 21 Sunday, January 22 Monday, January 23 Wednesday, January 25 Wednesday, January 25 Thursday, January 26 Thursday, January 26 Thursday, January 26 Thursday, January 26 Thursday, January 26 Saturday, January 28 Sunday, January 29 Sunday, January 29

7:30 pm 10:00 am 1:30 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 12:30 pm 7:30 pm 10:00 am 1:30 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 12:30 pm 10:00 am 1:30 pm 10:00 am 7:30 pm 10:00 am 1:30 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 12:30 pm 9:30 am 10:00 am

The Zionist Idea, with Rabbi Molly Karp Talmud’s Twists & Turns, with Rabbi David Hojda Parashat HaShavuah, with Rabbi Josh Dorsch and Jack Gruenberg Beginners Ulpan, with Miri Ben-Avi Advanced Ulpan, with Miri Ben-Avi Choir Rehearsal, with Hazzan Ellen Arad Daf Shevui Birth of the Jewish State and the Origins of the Arab-Israel Conflict, with Rabbi Molly Karp Introduction to Judaism Talmud’s Twists & Turns, with Rabbi Hojda Parashat HaShavuah (Dorsch/Gruenberg) Beginners Ulpan, with Miri Ben-Avi Advanced Ulpan, with Miri Ben-Avi Choir Rehearsal, with Hazzan Ellen Arad Daf Shevui Introduction to Judaism Talmud’s Twists & Turns, with Rabbi Hojda Parashat HaShavuah Beginners Ulpan, with Miri Ben-Avi Advanced Ulpan, with Miri Ben-Avi Choir Rehearsal, with Hazzan Ellen Arad Daf Shevui Israeli Dancing, with Cantor Uri Aqua Memories to Go, with Lynn Lowin Birth of the Jewish State, with Rabbi Karp Introduction to Judaism Talmud’s Twists & Turns, with Rabbi Hojda Parashat HaShavuah Beginners Ulpan, with Miri Ben-Avi Advanced Ulpan, with Miri Ben-Avi Choir Rehearsal, with Hazzan Ellen Arad Daf Shevui Rosh Hodesh Parent Learning, with Rabbi Dorsch Israeli Dancing, with Cantor Aqua

Questions? For Ulpan classes, contact Miri Ben Avi at miriulpan@gmail.com, or 914-602-1503. For all other classes, contact Rabbi Dorsch at jdorsch@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 260. 6

LEARNERS SERVICE

Shabbat, January 21st 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Rabbi Sitkin Have you ever wondered why we do the things we do during services, like when to bow and when to stand, or what our prayers mean and how they are organized? Do you want to learn new and traditional melodies for our liturgy? If so, please join us and we will go through the Shabbat morning service and discuss its history, theology, and profound spiritual insight.

Have fun with Yiddish! FRIDAYS, 1:00

at beth el

Questions? Contact Bea Freedman, 914-337-8645.

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KOL NIDRE APPEAL 2016 Addendum

FRIDAY, JUNE 9th to SUNDAY, JUNE 11th

Beth El Synagogue Center extends a sincere thank you to all those who contributed to our 2016 Kol Nidre Appeal. Your support of the Beth El community is greatly appreciated and it allows us to continue to provide excellent programs for all.

for Beth El’s Shabbat Retreat

% Ten Percenter: Those who increased their pledge by a minimum of 10% above their contribution last year.

(formerly known as Kallah)

KOL NIDRE CONTRIBUTORS

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Dara Spielvogel & Steven Chester% Dov & Linda Hyman Joshua & Erica Leventhal George & Gaby Newfield Robert Jay Preminger & Pamela Friedman

Shabbat Afternoon Get Together for Young Families

SEUDAH SHLISHIT (Third Meal)

Saturday, January 21 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm PLEASE COME IN CASUAL ATTIRE. Shabbat, Judaism’s most sacred day, is meant to be a time for people to breath easy and find respite from the chaos and bustle which dominates their lives during the rest of the week. Once a month on Saturday afternoons, people will have an opportunity to break bread, share a glass of wine, and learn.

THEME: “JEWISH PARENTING” 4:30 pm

SCHMOOZE, WINE, HORS D’OEUVRES

5:15 pm

LEARN WITH RABBI DAVID SCHUCK

5:45 pm MA’ARIV & HAVDALAH BABYSITTING AVAILABLE IN THE KASAKOVE FROM 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM. DINNER AND GAMES FOR CHILDREN. 7

Men’s Club Our signature community service event, The Annual Blood Drive, was another huge success. Sixty people from Beth El, Temple Israel of New Rochelle (TINR), and the community donated blood at our event. Because this is such an important service we provide, we will join TINR at a Spring Blood Drive on May 21, 2017. On Sunday, January 15th, we will again show off our sophisticated culinary skills by cooking and serving a pancake and egg breakfast to all participants in the Beth El’s Community Volunteer Day (see cover) and sign up with confidence that you will be well fed before your volunteer service. The first weekend in February brings two back-to-back important events for the Men’s Club. First, we are proud to sponsor the annual Dr. Ed Scharfman Men’s Club Shabbat on Saturday, February 4th. Contact Rob Levine at GoBrother@ralasolutions.com to participate. Then, on Sunday, February 5th, join us and Conservative shuls around the world for the World-Wide Wrap. We will assist ALL members of the Beth El community who want the participate in the experience of wearing tefillin. The Beth El Men’s Club is a proud member of the Hudson Valley Region of the Federation of Jewish Men Clubs (FJMC), and the WorldWide Wrap is a signature program of that organization. We will literally be “bound together” by focusing on this unique ritual that spans ages and generations. At Beth El, we teach and learn. Whether you put on tefillin every day, have not done it since your b’nei mitzvah, or are curious about the ritual, please join us. If you have any questions or ideas for an event or want to assist us in any of our events, e-mail Steve Young at beprez@optonline.net.

Beth El’s Path of Honor This is the perfect way to celebrate a lifecycle event, commemorate the past, honor the future, permanently engrave a tribute, and make a lasting impression. Contact Linda at LNewman@ bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 246, or www.bethelnr.org.

JUDIKA LIEBERMAN TO EXHIBIT IN THE KANNER-KURZON MUSEUM January 21st to February 26th Judika Lieberman’s earliest and happiest memories growing up were when she was creating. Her family was in the arts, so creativity was a way of life. Her parents were both survivors of Auschwitz, and went to Rome before coming to America in the late 1940s. In the United States, they learned English as their seventh language. Her father completed courses at New York University. and her mother at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her father was in the food business and eventually bought his own restaurant in New York City. Her mother was in millinery, and designed hats for a fashion house on Madison Avenue. Both of her sisters are designers, and good family friend Frank Reichenthal was a painter. Creating good food and good art was part of the fabric of her childhood. Judika learned that as an artist, she was obligated to be the guardian of beauty and was responsible to show its reflections to the world. She received a bachelor’s of science degree in Fine Arts from Pace University (magna cum laude) and a master’s of science degree in Studio Art from the College of New Rochelle. Her art and graphic design career has spanned government, publishing, advertising, and teaching. In this exhibit, she will include contemporary interpretations of abstracts and floras, as well as pen and ink work. Her energetic abstracts in acrylic contain an echo of natural, organic, and biomorphic forms. Her figurative work is impressionistic. The

texture is impasto, with a vibrant color palette and encompasses the broad scale of the color spectrum. Influenced by Kandinsky, she believes that the interrelationship between art and music drives her creative inspiration. She has exhibited widely, especially in New York, as well as in Connecticut, Vermont, and California. She has been in many different galleries, art centers, and other venues, including the Jacob Javits Center, the Agora and Gang galleries in SoHo, and the Hammond Museum. Art Speak Magazine reviewed her painting, declaring that “ . . . she is a superb colorist, has been compared to Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollack.” Her work is in many private collections. Judika enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge of art when teaching her private students, who share her enthusiasm. For more information, visit her website at www.judika. com, or e-mail judelowinger@gmail.com. Everyone is invited to the Artist’s Reception, Sunday, January 22nd, 2:00 pm4:30pm. You can also visit the museum on any other day, whenever Beth El is open. If the museum is locked, please get the key from the office or from the greeter at the front door.

A few spaces remain . . .

Join Hazzan Farid & Sheila Dardashti on a 10-Day Exploration TRAVEL FROM THE CANADIAN ROCKIES to GLACIER NATIONAL PARK This trip is not June 25 - July 4, 2017 affiliated with Beth El Synagogue Center

Questions? Contact the Dardashtis at 914-755-9933. 8

DID YOU KNOW? A BRIEF HISTORY OF LITURGICAL CHORAL MUSIC It is a common misconception to associate choral singing with church music. But if we take a closer look, we will see that this is far from the case: the earliest evidence of sacred choral singing in ancient Israel may be inferred from the Torah. After successfully fleeing Egypt through the Sea of Reeds, Moses and Miriam, both Levites, led the men and women of Israel in communal song, as in, “Az Yashir Moshe u’v’nei Yisrael.´ This was a spontaneous reaction to Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. King David is credited with the organization of more deliberate groupings of liturgical singers and musicians, and this can be dated back to the time of the Second Temple. The Mishnah (Ar.2:6) tells us that the Levitical choirs were to be comprised of no less than twelve adult male singers, all from the tribe of Levi, but there was no limit to the maximum number of singers. Both the choir and the orchestra (see Psalm 150), were instituted to enhance the sacred service of the Temple. Following the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 C.E., the rabbis abolished the sacrificial rite and its accompanying instrumental and vocal music. And even as most other elements central to the Jewish tradition survived the destruction,

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from class one day and telling Sam about an amazing teacher by the name of Rabbi David Schuck). Since those lovely days in 2008, Tris has retired from her part-time work and taken a more active role in UJA and Schechter Westchester. Tris was an area chair and divisional chair for UJA Scarsdale Woman’s Philanthropy. She currently chairs the Employment and Self Sufficiency Task Committee as part of the Caring Commission at UJA and is a member of the UJA Board of Directors. Her involvement and commitment to Schechter Westchester continues as a Trustee of the school, chair of the Development Committee, member of the Governance Committee, and sideline cheerleader (and sometimes heckler) at all of Kenny’s soccer, basketball, and baseball games. Tris accomplished her goal of competing in several half Iron-Man Triathlons by the time she was fifty and a few marathons along the way. Her goal of completing a full Iron-man was cut short

the Levites refused to divulge their “trade secrets,” and their musical culture was lost. Still, Jews in the Diaspora longed for the elevating sounds of the choir. During the Middle Ages it was the practice amongst some Ashkenazi synagogues to allow two singers, known as meshorerim, to provide musical support to the cantor. They would provide pedal tones, and hum harmonic chords to support the cantor’s davenning. As early as the 16th century, professional synagogue choirs were cropping up all over Europe, singing choral renditions of Aleinu, Ein Keloheinu, Adon Olam, and more. With emancipation of European Jewry in the 19th century, choral music became a staple of the synagogue service, and also gave rise to the creation of male a cappella singers in Orthodox synagogues in Germany, following the example of modern German Orthodox leader, Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch (18081888), who introduced a professional choir in Frankfurt. In America, the first synagogue choir was formed in 1818, at New York’s Congregation Shearith Israel. By the mid 20th century we reached the high point of liturgical choral compositions incorporated into the service, by such luminaries as A.W. Binder, Max Janowski, Ernest Bloch, and our own Cantor Lawrence Avery, z”l, to name just a few. To

date, there is a kind of renaissance of Jewish choral music, with new compositions for a variety of venues beyond the synagogue service. On college campuses across America Jewish a cappella groups are burgeoning; Jewish choral groups such as Zamir and Ha-Zamir not only perform nationally and internationally, but sponsor festivals and multi-day workshops for amateur and professional choristers alike. Closer to home, Shirat El, Beth El’s volunteer choir, encompasses most, if not all, of the above. Rooted always in authentic Jewish music, our repertoire spans the traditional to the innovative, incorporating classical concert pieces as well as contemporary congregational tunes. We kibbitz, we improve our musicianship skills, and we learn about all manner of Jewish music, from the liturgical to the secular, and we sing a little, too! Interested but can’t read music? Not a problem. Being part of Shirat El is as much about adult education as it is about music. It is simply another portal through which people can access Judaism. So? What are you waiting for? Come join us! Want a forshpeis? Come make a joyful noise with us on February 11th, when we will come together as a congregation to celebrate Shabbat Shira! B’Shira, Hazzan Ellen Arad

when she broke her elbow while on a charity bike ride in Israel for Camp Ramah’s Tikvah program. She has since seen the light and retired from competing in Triathlons, but still loves to run, bike, and swim. When not asleep on the couch from all that exercise, Tris does needle pointing and enjoys reading. Back then, Sam had been on Beth El’s Board of Trustees for many years, serving as a member and then as chair of the Nominating Committee, chair of the Human Resources (HR) Committee, and was a member of the Dinner Dance, Catering, Communications, Derech HaKavod and Kol Nidre Appeal Committees. Since that time, Sam remained actively involved with the HR Committee, various search committees and on the Board of Trustees. He eventually became a Vice President and then Executive Vice President of Beth El. Sam retired from IBM in 2013, just in time to assume the position of synagogue president in 2014. As president, Sam and his officers and other volunteers led the shul through the emotional retirement of

our beloved rabbi of forty-three years, Rabbi Melvin Sirner, to the exciting hiring of our new senior rabbi, Rabbi David Schuck. Sam will be remembered as the president who could not remember President Gerald Ford’s name on a ski lift in Vail, Colorado, as well as for his burning desire to rekindle Beth El’s Culture of Giving. As his presidency winds down, Sam is now working as a special advisor to a global consulting company and is also advising a private equity company on its portfolio companies’ approach to global markets, technology, commercialization, executive leadership and talent acquisition. He hopes to join a Board or two in the next couple of years. Sam also hopes to continue learning Talmud weekly and have more time to play golf and travel with Tris, go skiing and hiking, and enjoy good food a drink. Tris and Sam are honored to be this year’s Gala honorees and congratulate their longtime friends Donna and Abe Bartell, this year’s President’s Ne’emanim Service Award recipients.

New Rochelle Hadassah is pleased to again present

There are only two seasons—winter and …

Tracy Wright

CAMP!

director, eastchester public library

enjoy a SOUPER summer at beth el day camp 2017

What’s New! What’s Hot! in Current Books of Jewish Interest With her extensive background, Tracy will review recently published Jewish-themed books. There are so many good books to read, and so little time. Books are available for checkout; bring your library card!

welcoming children 2 – 8 years of age • Learn about the souper summer that awaits you • View camp schedules • Take home free chicken soup, prepared by New Roc Glatt

Monday afternoon, January 30th Eastchester Public Library 1 Oakridge Place, Eastchester, NY Note: You have to feed the meter, so bring quarters or a credit card.

OPEN HOUSE

Dessert: 12:30 pm; Program: 1:00 pm Everyone welcome!

Thursday, February 2 Friday, February 3 9:15am – 10:15am

drop by, no appointment necessary

WANTED: MAH JONGG SET

ENROLL NOW at www.betheldaycamp.org early bird rate through february 10, 2017

Sisterhood is in need of a donation of a Mah Jongg set for our Tuesday Mah Jongg Program. If you can help, please contact Arlene Salman at aesalman@aol.com, or 914-235-2485.

Questions? Contact Julie Rockowitz 914-235-2700, ext. 256, or jrockowitz@bethelnr.org.

JOIN THE SMART* PEOPLE

* SMART = Senior, Mature Adult, Retired Together Programs

SMART* Programs

Wednesdays, 10:30

Tuesday, January 10th, 10:00 am. Meet Albert José, aka Bobby Schmeidler, and learn of his adventures from Belgium to New Rochelle. Belgian waffles for all! No charge.

- 11:30

At Beth El. We offer the same class schedule each month! No R.S.V.P. Free for Beth El members. $60 for 10 classes for community members, or $8 for a drop in class.

First Wednesdays of the month

JANUARY 4: BALANCE EXERCISE AND FITNESS using resistance bands, with Tim from North End Fitness.

Wednesday, January 18th, 11:30 am, Current Events with Shari Baum, following exercise class.

Second Wednesday of the month

JANUARY 11: GOLDEN ZUMBA, with Laura, offering Latin rhythms for a low intensity dance workout.

Tuesday, January 24th, 10:00 am, “What’s News, What Isn’t, and Why?” Discussion led by our own Richard Watt, retired NBC Producer/Newswriter. Come at 9:30 am for coffee and enjoy reading the newspaper with friends.

Third Wednesday of the month

JANUARY 18: CHAIR YOGA, with Nan. Improve your health through adaptive, breathing exercises.

For questions or to R.S.V.P. on any SMART

Fourth Wednesday of the month

JANUARY 25: BUILD STRENGTH, BALANCE, AND FLEXIBILITY, wirh Judy.

activity, contact Julie Rockowitz at jrockowitz@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 256. 10

SISTERHOOD Sisterhood Scene The Festival of Lights has drawn to a close and I hope that you and your family and friends shared wonderful times celebrating the holiday together. Hopefully the beautiful lights from your Menorah added a glow to your home as we headed into 2017. The first month of the year is usually filled with cold temperatures, short days, long nights, and sometimes snow and ice. Instead of curling up in your home, it is a great time to come to Beth El and share the warmth of Sisterhood members. Have you ever played Canasta or Mah Jongg? Do you want to learn or just need a few refresher lessons? We are the place for you. Do you like to read and share your thoughts about a book? This month, we have the monthly Bagels & Books in the morning, and a quarterly scheduled Wine, Cheese & Evening Book Club. How about cooking for H.O.P.E. Soup Kitchen on the second Tuesday of the month? These are just a few of the on-going programs that Sisterhood runs. We need and want your participation to keep these activities going. Starting this month, we begin working on the plans for the remainder of our Sisterhood year. On Martin Luther King, Jr.,

Day, we hold our Annual Cinema Brunch. In March we have our Torah Fund event. In April, we have an evening with author Michelle Brafman and Sisterhood Shabbat. We will finish the year in May with a Sisterhood Gala, honoring Blanche Fried for her many years of service to Sisterhood and the Beth El community. We are looking for volunteers who want to give their time, share their expertise, and join us as we plan and carry out these activities. I am sure that many of you have a wide variety of experiences and talents that you can contribute to enhance the programs we are planning here at Beth El Sisterhood. If you would like to get involved, please e-mail me at rskstern@verizon.net. One last note, please watch your mail for a letter about our Tea Bag fundraiser. It will be going out toward the end of January. When you receive your envelope, make yourself a cup of tea and send a contribution to Sisterhood. The money we raise from this project is used to support our Shiva Dinner Fund. This meal is meant to help bring comfort to those members of our community who have suffered a loss. Please respond as generously as possible so that we can continue to be a true Sisterhood here for the members of the Beth El community. Risë Stern, Executive Vice-President

“BAGELS & BOOKS” BOOK CLUB Monday, January 9th, 9:30 am We will discuss Something Red, by Jennifer Gilmore. Our next session is Monday, February 27th, 9:30 We will discuss The Family, by David Laskin.

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Thursday, January 12th 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Saving Sophie

by Ronald H. Balson Free! No R.S.V.P. needed.

MITZVAH CARD PRICE RISES AS OF JANUARY 1 Sisterhood has set a new minimum contribution price for a Mitzvah Fund card. Our new price is $10 per card, up from $5.

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, 9:30 am, Monday, January 9th, for Something Red, by Jennifer Gilmore.

SISTERHOOD’S ANNUAL

CINEMA BRUNCH

Monday, January 16th (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

Join us at 10:45 am for a light meal & the feature film Deli Man Special Beth El member price: $8 in advance: $10 at the door Non-member price: $10 in advance: $12 at the door Checks payable to Beth El Sisterhood R.S.V.P. to www.bethelnr.org/cinemabrunch. Questions? Call Phoebe Gross at 914-725-8711. 11

EVENING BOOK CLUB, 7:30pm, Thursday, January 12th. Saving Sophie, by Ronald H. Balson. Free. No R.S.V.P. MITZVAH KNITTING: Free lessons and supplies. Knit at home and donate your work. Children’s hats, scarves, and 7” squares for afghans needed. E-mail Phyllis at pjf920@verizon.net. QUESTIONS? Contact Arlene Salman at aesalman@aol.com, or 914-2352485.

Keruv* Korner

*“Keruv” = to bring close, to draw near

Philadelphia’s Interfaith Opportunity Summit

Three months ago, Interfaith Family (www.interfaithfamily.com), a Jewish organization devoted to welcoming interfaith couples, partnered with the Jewish Federations of North America and the Jewish Funders Network to host a capacity crowd in Philadelphia’s National Museum of American Jewish History: An Interfaith Opportunity Summit. The Summit brought together Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, and other Jewish clergy, Jewish leaders, funders, philanthropists, and interfaith engagement practitioners to explore how to lay the groundwork for more interfaith families to engage in Jewish life and community. F o r K e r u v, t h e c o n f e r e n c e announcmement meant that Beth El is far from alone in its efforts to welcome interfaith couples. For Keruv member Liz Legatt, it immediately meant a trip to Philadelphia. With the same passion and fortitude that, no doubt, got her through

“I feel somehow responsible for my child intermarrying.”

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT! Wednesday, January 18th • 7:30 pm Parents all along the spectrum of observance—whether they are shul-goers who sent their children to Jewish Day Schools and camps, or are totally secular—very often feel guilty and responsible when their child marries someone of a different faith. Please join us to discuss this provocative topic in a safe and supportive environment, facilitated by Shari Baum, L.C.S.W. We will meet at the home of Elise and Bob Schepp, 25 Mildred Parkway, New Rochelle, 10804. Please R.S.V.P. to Elise at LCmoocow@aol.com.

medical school, Liz was a one-day, roundtrip conference attendee. “As soon as I saw the announcement, I knew that it could only help Beth El’s outreach to interfaith couples.” Conference speakers presented on widely diverse topics. The Pew Research Center, for instance, offered updates to its oft-cited 2013 research which found that slightly more than 50% of married Jews were intermarried. Several presenters focused on the fact that “intermarriage” is not monolithic: what exists in flesh and blood is a spectrum of couples who range from those proactively seeking a doorway to faith, to those who are considering but not actively seeking that doorway, to those who are prepared to reject—or already have rejected—it. Reaching out to connect Jewishly with any of these couples should be to meet them where they are, not where we wish them to be. Presenters spoke about how partners from different faiths can feel included

in the Jewish community; why Jewish wisdom offers value to life in general; where entry points into Jewish life can be created for intermarried couples. The notion of “audacious welcoming” was introduced—a two-way street where synagogue and stranger need each other—not just teaching a newcomer but having that newcomer teach us. “My favorite part of this conference,” said Liz, “was learning the specific steps that Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist synagogues have taken to welcome intermarried couples. “Certainly, invitations to Shabbat dinners are a prominent part of the welcome, but I was more intrigued by the close-up, person-to-person work that some rabbis and synagogue leaders are doing to connect and, delicately but doggedly, stay in contact with interfaith couples who reach in. Several Philadelphia synagogues have developed strong welcoming reputations, [continued, page 13] partly through

MEMORIES TO GO L’DOR VADOR It was February in Florida, but we were not there for a vacation. Since my parents could no longer travel from New York to their condominium in Florida, we were there to get it ready for sale. It was the first time I would have to poke and prod into the corners of their closets and drawers and come away with pieces of their lives. It was exhausting work. And then I saw it. On a cart filled with vases and flower pots was the pot I remembered from my childhood. I carefully removed the silk flowers and packing material and inspected it. Surprisingly, it was in perfect condition, a yellow, five-inch, square ceramic cache pot, with a bamboo design and two flowers, one red and one blue with green leaves, that adorned each side. I had forgotten that my mother had it. And, as I fingered it, I remembered it sitting on my Bubbe’s eleventh floor window sill, overlooking the Williamsburg Bridge. It housed a snake plant, which to this day, I think has only one virtue. That plant is a survivor. My Bubbe would carefully water it and my Zayde would very carefully flick his cigar ashes onto it. She would scold him and he would reply, “It’s 12

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good for it! It’s fertilizer. I laughed then, and so many decades later, I laughed again remembering the often-repeated scene. Mom had taken it when she had to clean out their apartment so many decades ago, and now it was my turn to bring it home. We only had one extra suitcase, which we carefully packed with photos, bills, papers, a tapestry, and some small items that had been important to my mother, and of course, the yellow cache pot. We went from the airport to their Brooklyn apartment so we could tell them about the progress we had made and to return their things. The last item I showed my mother was the cache pot, and I asked her if she remembered it. I reminded her of its history, but she could only smile. I asked if I could keep it, she looked at me, smiled again, and said “yes.” Alzheimer’s was stealing her memories, but she was still my mom. And so, the yellow cache pot which had adorned my Bubbe’s windowsill on the Lower East Side, had travelled to my mother’s Brooklyn apartment, and sojourned in Sunrise, Florida, came to my home in Medford, Long Island, and made the move to New Rochelle. L’dor Vador.

NURSERY SCHOOL Nursery School News One of the most joyous times of the year for children, the holiday of Hanukkah, presents a wealth of learning opportunities in the Nursery School. We pride ourselves as being a process-oriented school—a place where deep learning occurs through exploration and investigation. In general, we are not a product-oriented place where projects, usually teacher directed, are the focus. However, when it comes to our Jewish holidays, we believe in the importance of traditions. Thus, we guide children in creating a ritual object, something that families can use for many years to come. Our two -year-olds used a glass block to create a Hanukkiyyah for their families. The blocks were painted with translucent paint so light was visible through the hanukkiyyah, and beautifully illustrated the motif of light and darkness that we have explored in our classrooms. We are confident that these hanukkiyyot will be used for many years as part of our two-year-old families’ tradition. Our threes made a unique Candle Box Holder using materials that they have been exploring throughout the school year. Their box is just the right size to hold the forty-four candles necessary for the holiday. Hanukkah is not just about candles—it’s about oil as well. A unique experience for our four-year-old Anaf classes was their exposure to olives and oil. They discovered that the process of making oil is a slow one. The children experimented with different equipment and items in the classroom to

squeeze olives. They did it by hand, by placing the olive under the blocks, in garlic presses, or in other things they found in the classroom. In this way, they could see how difficult it is to get oil from an olive. We spoke about how many olives must have been needed to make enough oil to light the menorah in the Temple so many years ago. Our fours then used oil to fry latkes and created a beautiful latke tray to bring home to their families. Our annual Hanukkah Chagigah was a fabulous success! Children and parents gathered in the Crystal Ballroom for our traditional Hanukkah Chagigah—candle lighting, communal singing and dancing with our music specialist Bobby Doowah. A few highlights of our program: seeing four dads create a huge human dreidel and spin around at different speeds, and watching our clergy and synagogue leaders jump out of the frying pan and run around the room acting the part of runaway latkes. Following singing, families spent time with their children experiencing first-hand the creative process and methodology of good early childhood practice. They built hanukkiyyot in the block corner, sewed dreidels, played dreidel and “Pin the Shamash on the Menorah,” and engaged in a variety

of holiday-related art activities. Although we were all a bit dizzy from spinning around like dreidels, it did not stop us from enjoying some tasty sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts). We look forward to celebrating many more holidays together with our extended Beth El community. We all know that famous phrase, “It is better to give then to receive,” but this is a difficult concept to convey to children, who are culturally bombarded with a much different message. We would like to thank our parent body for remembering to send tzedakah coins with their children. This hands-on-approach helps the children internalize one of the important meanings of “doing a mitzvah.” As Jews, we are obligated to walk the world mindfully. We teach our children to act with kavod (respect); to realize their responsibilities towards one another and the earth. Our parent body launched a Mitzvah Committee, a program that seeks to increase our children’s understanding of what a mitzvah is and promote a desire in our children to perform acts of kindness. Many pairs of mittens and gloves were collected for Kids Closet and displayed on our Chaverim Hanukkiyyah in the lower lobby. Ronnie Becher, Director

KERUV, continued from page 12 their unobtrusive efforts to introduce interfaith families to one another. “Who in this world does not crave validation? Who does not appreciate a genuinely warm welcome? We have a long way to go, but gatherings like this identify pathways that are being created right now.” Thanks, Liz, for devoting one very full day, and approximately 250 miles, on behalf of Keruv. You’ve confirmed that Beth El is not alone, that many likeminded synagogues exist, that we have people, ideas and practical models to explore, and that we have work to do.

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YOUTH & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT A Note from Jen . . .

In the education world, we love protocols. A protocol is a highly structured conversation in which, typically, a dilemma is posed, the group asks clarifying questions, probing questions, has a discussion, and then the presenter shares back. (This is a super basic format. There are many varieties that the School Reform Initiative and others have published.). What I love about protocols is the attention to perspective. I truly believe that maintaining perspective can be one of the most challenging tasks in life. It is often so hard to recognize that what I see is hardly ever the full picture, that there are many sides to every story, and many stories to hear. Perspective is also what makes us believe that an issue is enormous, insurmountable, and the center of our whole world. It is in these moments that we often make accusations, assumptions, critiques, and often jump to conclusions. Everything shifts, however, if we can approach these moments from a position of inquiry. How can I understand this situation in a different way? Do I really understand the roots of the issue I’m addressing? What could I know more about? Before we jump to conclusions, before we make those assumptions and accusations, what would it look like if we went with a three question rule; before I make a comment, conclusion or critique, I must ask three clarifying questions. Then, if my comment is still relevant, I’ll share it. In my own work, I’ve found this approach to be tremendously powerful. The three question rule forces me to remember that I just cannot know every angle on every issue. I rely on the perspective of others to better understand the world around me. I hope this month and moving forward we can all gain some new perspective. If you try the three question rule, let me know! I’d love to hear how it goes for you!

January Youth Community Highlights Thursday, January 5 USY (9th-12th grade) Board Night Out Saturday, January 7

USY (9th-12th grade) Teen Talk during services, 10:45 am – 11:45 am

Sunday, January 8

Ruach (K-2nd grade), 11:00 am-12:15 pm Chaverim (3rd-5th grade), 12:00 pm-1:15 pm Kadima (6th-8th grade) at SkyZone New Rochelle, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Thursday, January 12 Rosh Hodesh Girls (9th grade), 6:30pm-8:30pm Friday, January 13

Sing Out Shabbat, 6:30 pm

Saturday, January 14 Emek USY Prom Sunday, January 15

Community Volunteer Day, 9:30 am

Friday, January 20

USY Shabbat Dinner at Rabbi Sitkin’s Home

Saturday, January 21 Tween Shabbat Experience, 10:30 am Community Seudah Shlishit Sunday, January 22

Emek Kadima Day

Thursday, January 26 Chaverim Youth Shabbat Play Practice USY (9th-12th grade) Saturday, January 28 ANNUAL YOUTH SHABBAT Sunday, January 29

Rosh Hodesh Parent Learning, 9:15 pm Cub Scouts Sledding, Off-Site

Watch your e-mail for information about other upcoming Youth Events!

Youth Community News

December was all about Hanukkah in the Youth Community. Ruach (K-2nd grade) made their own Hanukkah snow globes. Chaverim (3rd-5th grade) played Hanukkah Minute-to-Win-It. Kadima (6th-8th grade) enjoyed Shabbat dinner at Rabbi Sitkin’s home, and joined with USY (9th-12th grade) for a teen-planned Hanukkah scavenger hunt around the building. As we enter January,

we’re excited for a revamped version of Annual Youth Shabbat on Saturday, January 28. The Main Sanctuary service will be a family-friendly service with a teen-led Torah service. You won’t want to miss it! Don’t forget—K-12th graders who arrive early get doughnuts, hot chocolate, and each of the first fifty kids to arrive get a Starbucks gift card!

Below, Ruach (K-2nd grade) made their very own turkeys for Thanksgiving this year out of candy! Fun day for everyone.

At left, Chaverim (3rd-5th grade) competed to see who could get their cookie in their mouth the quickest without using their hands! This was just one of the many Minute-toWin-It competitions this month.

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Beth El teens explore the Anne Frank exhibit at New Rochelle High School. 14

YOUTH & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Religious School News January Religious School Highlights

December was, of course, Hanukkah themed in the Religious School. We were so excited for Musical IQ to do the Hanukkah Drum Tales program with us, thanks to the support of the Dorothy Fleishaker Religious School Fund. We also held our first Erev Shabbat program of the year for Dalet, Hey, Vav (4th-6th grade) to experience an exciting service and build community over Shabbat dinner. We are looking forward to learning together in January.

Sunday, January 8

Art for Hey & Vav

Sunday, January 15

Religious School Closed Attend the Community Volunteer Day, 9:30 am

Friday, January 20

Erev Shabbat for Kitah Bet & Gimel

Sunday, January 22

Moadon Art for Bet & Gimel

Thursday, January 26 Art for Alef & Dalet Sunday, January 29

Kitah Vav continues to prepare for their mock wedding as they learn about Jewish lifecycles this year. This is their class huppah, a canopy beneath which Jewish marriage ceremonies are performed.

Rosh Hodesh, Wear Green Day Israel 101 Teen Program with Stand With Us, 11:00 am-12:00 pm Board & Educator Brunch, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm

Follow the Religious School on Twitter! @bethelrelschool

Kitah Dalet loves to learn Hebrew together in their comfy classroom! Kitah Gimel makes dreidels in Art class to celebrate Hanukkah!

JANUARY 2017 MONDAY

SUNDAY 1324 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804-2190 914-235-2700 • www.bethelnr.org

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OFFICERS President ............................ Samuel E. Berger Executive Vice President....... Mark Seidenfeld Vice President ...........................Daniel Burton Vice President ...................Sandra Gruenberg Vice President .................Geralynn C. Reifer Treasurer ...............................Joseph Wygoda Financial Secretary ................. Barbara Cohen Recording Secretary ..................Jayne Peister AFFILIATES Sisterhood President ...........Barbara Horowitz Men’s Club President ........... Steven L. Young Religious Sch. Parent Org. ........... Ellen Barlis, Sharon Brown, Rachel Casanova, Marci Marcus Nursery Sch. Parent Org. ...Rachel Messinger

Beth El maintains morning and evening services every day of the year. Contact Associate Cantor Uri Aqua, 914-235-2700, ext. 222.

5 TEVET Religious School Closed

Mah Jongg 12:45 pm

Walking Club 9:30 am

Nursery School Board Mtg 7:30 pm 8th Day of Hanukkah NEW YEAR’S DAY

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Sisterhood Bagels and Books 9:30 am

Zumba 9:30 am Ruach 11:00 am Chaverim 12:00 pm Kadima Bounce 3:30 pm (off-site)

Walking Club 11:30 am Canasta 12:45 pm

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SMART People Discussion, led by Bobby Schmeidler 10:00 am Mah Jongg 12:45 pm

Memories to Go 1:30 pm Executive Council 7:00 pm Board of Trustees 8:00 pm

Sisterhood Executive Board Mtg. 6:30 pm Sisterhood General Board Meeting 7:30 pm

FAST OF TEVET

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Religious School Closed

Men’s Club Breakfast and Community Volunteer Day 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am

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Nursery School Closed Religious School Closed Synagogue Offices Closed

Walking Club 9:30 am

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Mah Jongg 12:45 pm

Sisterhood Annual Cinema Brunch 10:45 am

BULLETIN EDITOR ............... Linda Newman

Daily Minyan

4 TEVET Nursery School Closed Synagogue Offices Closed

Religious School Closed

A Conservative synagogue affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Rabbi .................................... David A. Schuck Hazzan ........................................ Jamie Gloth Associate Rabbi...................... Joshua Dorsch Associate Cantor ...............................Uri Aqua Assistant Rabbi.........................Zachary Sitkin Rabbi Emeritus ......................Melvin N. Sirner Hazzan Emeritus ....................Farid Dardashti Executive Director ..................Erica Leventhal Controller .................................... Olivier Vogel Day Camp Director .................Julie Rockowitz Nursery School Director ......... Ronnie Becher Dir. of Youth & Family Engagement ...Jen Vegh Special Projects Director ........ Linda Newman Maintenance Director ............... Milton Sinclair

TUESDAY

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Experience 9:30 am

Walking Club 9:30 am

Zumba 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am

Canasta 12:45 pm

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SMART People Discussion, led by Richard Watt 10:00 am Mah Jongg 12:45 pm

Artist’s Reception 2:00 pm

Shacharit*

Saturdays – 9:00 am Sundays – 8:00 am Mondays & Thursdays, 6:55 am Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 7:00 am

Evening Minyan Times Mincha and Maariv January

1 – 13 4:30 pm 14 – 27 4:45 pm 28 – 31 5:00 pm

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Rosh Hodesh Parent Learning 9:15 am Zumba 9:30 am

Israeli Dancing 10:00 am Rosh Hodesh Girls 12:30 pm Cub Scouts Sledding (off-site)

30 Walking Club 9:30 am Hadassah 12:30 pm (off-site) Canasta 12:45 pm

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Mah Jongg 12:45 pm

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TEVET ~ SHEVAT 5777 WEDNESDAY 4

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Limmud: The Zionist Idea, with Rabbi Molly Karp 10:00 am Get SMART* Get Fit 10:30 am (*Senior, Mature Adult, Retired Together) Officers Meeting 7:15 pm (off-site)

FRIDAY

THURSDAY 5

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SHABBAT 8 TEVET

Talmud’s Twists & Turns, with Rabbi David Hojda 10:00 pm 4:24 pm

USY Board Night Out 6:30 pm Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm Hebrew Ulpan, Advanced 8:00 pm

Choir Rehearsal 8:00 pm

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Get SMART* Get Fit 10:30 am (*Senior, Mature Adult, Retired Together)

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Talmud’s Twists & Turns, with Rabbi David Hojda 10:00 pm Parashat Hashavua 1:30 pm Rosh Hodesh 6:00 pm

Rosh Hodesh Group 6:30 pm Intro to Judaism 7:30 pm (off-site)

Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm Sisterhood Evening Book Club 7:30 pm

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Yiddish Vinkl 1:00 pm

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Sing Out Shabbat 6:30 pm (no dinner)

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Limmud: The Zionist Idea, with Rabbi Molly Karp 10:00 am

Talmud’s Twists & Turns, with Rabbi David Hojda 10:00 pm

Get SMART* Get Fit 10:30 am (*Senior, Mature Adult, Retired Together)

Parashat Hashavua 1:30 pm

Yiddish Vinkl 1:00 pm

Current Events, with Shari Baum 11:30 am

Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm Ritual Committee Meeting 7:30 pm

Religious School Bet and Gimel Erev Shabbat Service 6:00 pm

Hebrew Ulpan, Advanced 8:00 pm

USY Shabbat Dinner 6:00 pm (off-site)

Keruv Let’s Talk About It 7:30 pm (off-site) Intro to Judaism 7:30 pm (off-site)

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Choir Rehearsal 8:00 pm

Limmud: The Zionist Idea, with Rabbi Molly Karp 10:00 am

Talmud’s Twists & Turns, with Rabbi David Hojda 10:00 pm

Get SMART* Get Fit 10:30 am (*Senior, Mature Adult, Retired Together)

Parashat Hashavua 1:30 pm

Intro to Judaism 7:30 pm (off-site)

Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm Hebrew Ulpan, Advanced 8:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 8:00 pm

USY Town Hall Meeting 6:00 pm

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Birthday Shabbat Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Serv Oneg 10:15 am Contemplative Service 10:00 am

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4:40 pm

PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

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Bar Mitzvah Matthew Solar

Youth Services 10:45 am Daf Shevui 12:30 pm

Hebrew Ulpan, Advanced 8:00 pm

Shabbat ends 5:25 pm

Welcoming Chai House Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Service Oneg 10:15 am USY Shabbat Conversation 10:45 am Youth Services 10:45 am Daf Shevui 12:30 pm Beth El USY Reunion 7:30 pm

VAYECHI

Choir Rehearsal 8:00 pm

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VAYIGASH

Yiddish Vinkl 1:00 pm

Parashat Hashavua 1:30 pm

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Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Learners Service 10:00 am Pre-Serv Oneg 10:15 am Tween Shabbat Experience 10:30 am Youth Services 10:45 am Daf Shevui 12:30 pm Community Seudah Shlishit 4:30 pm

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4:48 pm

Yiddish Vinkl 1:00 pm

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Shabbat ends 5:49 pm

Annual Youth Shabbat Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Serv Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Daf Shevui 12:30 pm Casino Night 7:30 pm ROSH HODESH

Please visit the Beth El Synagogue Center website, WWW.BETHELNR.ORG for the most current information on meetings and events. To send us a message, e-mail info@bethelnr.org. Visit us on facebook at facebook.com/BethElSynagogueCenter

MAZAL TOV

YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES

Newsmakers . . . Mazal tov to:

Ida and Marvin Hyman on the marriage of their daughter Lisa to Ian Greenhaus, son of Joyce and Shelley Greenhaus; Rae and Barry Charles on the marriage of their son Brian Charles to Lindsey Ridell, daughter of Laurie and David Ridell; Judge Barry and Arlene Salman on the bat mitzvah of their granddaughter Megan Meese, daughter of Amy and David Meese and niece of Wendy and David Herlands; Judge Barry Salman on his retirement from the Bench of the New York State Supreme Court; Aaron and Sheryl Fleishaker on the marriage of their daughter Kara Fleishaker to Max Kalman, son of Dr. Paul Kalman and Mrs. Betty Balsam Kalman; Donald Fleishaker on the marriage of his granddaughter Kara Fleishaker; Phyllis and Harvey Jay on the marriage of their daughter Rachel Jay to Sam Shikiar, and also on the birth of granddaughter Sabrina Jay Rosenbloom, and to parents Laura and Keith Rosenbloom; Sue and Michael Meisler on the engagement of their son Jacob to Yael Mordfin, daughter of Ted and Mira Mordfin.

A Warm Beth El Mazal Tov to One and All!!

Share your milestone events with us! If you experience a milestone or a loss in your family, contact Linda at LNewman@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 246.

Kiddush The Kiddush of December 24th is sponsored by Sandy and Sam Klein on the marriage of their daughter Heather Gail Klein to Michael Nolan Kalan, son of Haviv Kalan and the late Esther Kalan. The kiddush of December 31st was be sponsored by Hazzan Ellen and Graham Arad in honor of their thirtieth wedding anniversary. The Kiddush of January 7th will be sponsored by Sharon and Craig Solar in honor of the bar mitzvah of their son Craig Solar.

Want to sponsor a Kiddush? Contact Alise Liquorie at aliquorie@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 223.

CONDOLENCES We record with sorrow the losses suffered by our members and friends and extend to them our deepest sympathies. Condolences to: Joshua Leventhal on the loss of his grandmother Ruth Leventhal; David Horowitz on the loss of his mother, Sally Horowitz; Marc Gross on the loss of his father, Sherman W. Gross; Rosalie Cohen on the loss of her husband, Stanley Cohen. 18

The yahrzeit of the following deceased persons permanently inscribed on our Memorial Walls are observed on these dates: JANUARY Max Berman Raphael Cohn Sadie Fuchs David Schifter Ruth Baum Cohen Sadie Fuchs Jeanette Cohen Linda Dinkes Sarah Fay Silver David W. Simpson Sabina Bialo Fannie Lewinsohn Eva S. Garfein Rose Katzof Ida Levine Jake Meyers Joseph Einhorn Jean Feingold David Troodler Joseph Wasserman Isadore Ginsburg Susan Kramer Yosef Rapoport Beckie Walek Alexander Ira Boner Hyman M. Charm Isidore Eisenberg Hannelies Guggenheim Edward Heligman Stanley Josell Frances Miller Leon Nirenberg Chaim Rubin Benzel Bertram Klein Jacob Sohn Beatrice Berens B. Merton Aronstein Rose Goldman Rebecca Goldstein Joseph Kurzon Samuel Zucker Rose Cohn Irving Friedman Jacob Katzof Morris Loinger Joseph Sunshine Eva Sussman Frances Rosenblum Barbara Teichman Nathan Fink Ralph P. Katz

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Rose Goldstein Ada Hirsch Ella G. Farber Myra Farber Theodore I. Garfein Helene Guggenheim Tillie Nirenberg Anna Sohn Frida Szlachter Herman E. Getzoff Rose M. Greenberg Charlotte Hirsch Florence Singer Louis H. Streger Coloman Lowenkopf Deborah Miller David Snyder Fannie Bogash Emil Feuerstein Arline Kasakove Amelia Lyons Mary Schifter Philip Schonberg Herman Axelrod Lea Ferstenberg Florence Schwartz Molly Warriner Beatrice Bergman Frances Goldman Victor Gordon Rebecca Jackson Leon A. Messing Hyman Batkin Shirley Ilberman Irving Barasch Ida Bolnik Jack H. Epstein Martin M. Fagin Seymour Kostrinsky Teresa Ginsberg David Barish Lillian Fried Dr. Max Goldstein Janet S. Levene William Rosenberg Anita Rothenberg Moses Baer Sheffer Reuben Sherman Samuel Guggenheim Daniel Halpern Harry Zuckerman

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CONTRIBUTIONS RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

GENERAL FUND

Susan and Jeff Mittleman in memory of Fay Dor, sister of Mark Seidenfeld; Susan and Jeff Mittleman in memory of Lila Stern; Linda and Warren Lesser in memory of Lila Stern; Caryl Fuchs in memory of Samuel Fuchs; Caryl Fuchs in memory of Alexander Matta; Mitchell Kaphan; Dana and Avi Stein; Erica and Larry Epstein on the bar mitzvah of Noam Schuck; Blanche Fried in honor of the bar mitzvah of Noam Schuck; Lynn and Jeff Lowin in honor of the bar mitzvah of Noam Schuck; Linda and Warren Lesser in honor of the marriage of Matt Kaufman, grandson of Bert Stern; Robyn Yairi in appreciation of her Simchat Torah honor; Eunice Kaplan in honor of the bar mitzvah of Noam Schuck; Sheila Tanenbaum in memory of Sally Horowitz, mother of David Horowitz; Annette and Mitchell Fogelman in memory of Sally Horowitz, mother of David Horowitz; Annette and Mitchell Fogelman in memory of Robert Fogelman, beloved husband of Helene Fogelman; Judith Harary in memory of Sally Horowitz, beloved mother of David Horowitz; Charlotte and Richard Watt in honor of Arlene Salman for receiving a “Women of Excellence” award from the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce; Charlotte and Richard Watt in memory of Freda Abramsky; Jacqui and Avi Einzig in honor of the bar mitzvah of Noam Schuck; Barbara and Bob Cohen in honor of the bar mitzvah of Noam Schuck; Phyllis and Harvey Jay; Geralynn and David Reifer in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Noam Schuck; Joyce Goldklang and Jay Diamond; Molly Nozyce in honor of Cantor Uri Aqua; Molly Nozyce in memory of Maximo Nozyce on his yahrzeit..

A donation was received from Diane and Eugene Phyllis Arad, beloved mother of Graham Arad, from Norma Wasserman, and Geralynn and Linett. David Reifer. IN HONOR OF:

HAZZAN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Our grandson Henry Ari Wechsler on becoming Jay Miller, beloved husband of Alvia Miller, from a bar mitzvah, from Joyce and Michael Wechsler. Beth and Sheldon Weinberg. Tali Aldouby-Schuck and Rabbi David Schuck Joseph Steinberg, beloved father of Michelle on the bar mitzvah of their son Noam, from Caryl Brick, from Beth and Sheldon Weinberg. Fuchs, Barbara and Bob Cohen, and Elise and Ruth Leventhal, beloved grandmother of Josh Bob Schepp. Leventhal, from Elise and Bob Schepp, Geralynn Sheryl and Aaron Fleishaker on the marriage of and David Reifer, and Barbara and Bob Cohen.

their daughter Kara Fleishaker, from Elise and Sally Horowitz, beloved mother of David Bob Schepp, and Barbara and Bob Cohen. Horowitz, from Elise and Bob Schepp, and The engagement of Alli Renick, daughter of Rochelle Chaiken. Barbara Finder and Jack Renick, from Elise and Bob Schepp.

Lenore and Rabbi Melvin Sirner on the birth of granddaughter Maya Hazel Cohen, daughter of Gabrielle Sirner Cohen and Morris Cohen, from Bettina Graf. IN MEMORY OF: Hilde Stern, beloved mother of Linda Newman, from Beth and Sheldon Weinberg. Lila Stern, beloved wife of Burton Stern, from Barbara and Jerry Shefsky, Susan Schlesinger, Pam Hewitt, Beth and Sheldon Weinberg, Adrienne Scheck, and Janet and Adolph Blank. Jonas Kessler, beloved husband of Claire Kessler, from Bea and Abe Walfish. Lou Bronfman, from Norma Wasserman.

JEREMY SCHEINFELD MEMORIAL FUND

YAHRZEIT/YIZKOR DONATIONS Richard Mendelsohn; Esther Robbins; Paula and Jeff Weckstein and family; Ruth Kling; Irving Baumwald; Anita Glassberg Liebowitz; William Winters; Jay and Barbara Lerman; Irene and Leon Greenspan; Valerie Rudolph; Jay and Bari Goldstein; Goldie Newman; Terry Adler; Stuart and Joan Bardin; Naomi and Zvi BenZvi; Judy Deutsch; Nathan Eisler; Michael and Davina Fisher; Ruth and Sandor Frankel; Ellen and Moshe Gelboim; Eugenie Gingold; Sylvia Gottlieb; Malcolm Graff; Donald and Barbara Kotler; Nancy Levy; Lynn and Jeffrey Lowin; Susan and Jeff Mittleman; Jayne Peister; Laura Penn; Richard Robbins; Eleanor Walfish; Ronnie and Jesse Weinberger; Edythe Berkowitz; Marion Auspitz.

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Robert and Jodi Scheinfeld in honor of the bar IN HONOR OF: IN HONOR OF: mitzvah of Jacob Carr-Gloth. Cynthia and Robert Hershkowitz on the marriage Noam Schuck, dear son of Tali Aldouby-Schuck of their daughter Rachel to Mark Kaplowitz, from and Rabbi David Schuck, on his bar mitzvah, from SYLVIA AND ROBERT SCHER Elaine and Jack Katz. Robin and Mitchell Kaphan.

CHESED COMMUNITY FUND IN MEMORY OF:

My brother Lawrence Lewis on his yahrzeit, from Laura Lewis.

DOROTHY FLEISHAKER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

Marc Lazarus, Simchat Torah honoree, from Robin and Mitchell Kaphan. My haftorah honor, from Gary Salmo.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND IN HONOR OF:

Jocelyn and Ron Burton on the bar mitzvah of Sheryl and Aaron Fleishker on the marriage of their son Zachary Burton, from Dina and David their daughter Kara Fleishaker, from Gwen and Brot. Gary Salmo. IN MEMORY OF:

ZARO SENIORS FUND

IN HONOR OF: IN MEMORY OF: Jay Miller, beloved husband of Alvia Miller, from Sheryl and Aaron Fleishaker on the marriage of Robin and Mitchell Kaphan. Harriet Engelson on her yahrzeit, from Barbara their daughter Kara Fleishaker, from Caryl Fuchs, Engelson and Marc Klee. The yahrzeits of my beloved mother and father, and Laura Lewis. Pearl and Len Salmo, from Gary Salmo. ELEANOR G. BAUMWALD Noam Schuck, dear son of Tali Aldouby-Schuck PRAYERBOOK FUND and Rabbi David Schuck, on his bar mitzvah, from TO MAKE A DONATION Marilyn and Mitch Sofer. IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF: Sally Horowitz, beloved mother of David Horowitz, from Donald Fleishaker.

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Eva Teitlebaum, from Jack R. Schwartz. Lila Stern, beloved wife of Burton Stern, from Leonora and Howard Loewentheil.

SISTERHOOD MITZVAH FUND

SPECIAL NEEDS FUND

IN HONOR OF: IN HONOR OF: Arlene Salman on receiving the Woman of Lenore and Rabbi Melvin Sirner on the birth of Excellence Award, from Erica and Larry Epstein, Maya Hazel Cohen, daughter of Gabrielle Sirner and Sharon Spenser. Cohen and Morris Cohen, from Judy Harary.

Abe and Donna Bartell, recipients of the 2017 President’s Ne’emanin Service Award, from Elizabeth and Alan Legatt.

Judge Barry and Arlene Salman upon Barry’s Dr. Ruth Gotian on earning her Ph.D. degree retirement after years of dedicated service to from Columbia University, from Elizabeth and the Bronx Supreme Court, from your friends in Alan Legatt. Bagels & Books, and Blanche Fried. The bar mitzvah of Noam Yosef Aldouby Schuck, Rabbi Melvin and Lenore Sirner upon the birth of son of Tali Aldouby-Schuck and Rabbi David their granddaughter, from Blanche Fried. Schuck, from Elizabeth and Alan Legatt.

Sally Horowitz, beloved mother of David Horowitz, from Elizabeth and Alan Legatt, and Ruth and Jacob Esses.

IN MEMORY OF:

Our beloved grandfather William Sam and Trisanne Berger, 2017 Gala honorees, Nierenberg on his yahrzeit, from IN MEMORY OF: Wendy and Alan Rosenberg. Joan Sherrow Stein, beloved sister of Florence from Elizabeth and Alan Legatt. Graff, from Tony and Mary Ilardi. SISTERHOOD MITZVAH FUND CARD PRICE RISES JANUARY 1 Phyllis Arad, beloved mother of Graham Arad, from Ellen and Jack Hollander.

The new minimum contribution price for a Mitzvah Fund card is $10.

Jonas Kessler, beloved husband of Claire Kessler, from Joan and Jonah Atlas, and Joyce and Michael Wechsler.

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Jonas Kessler, beloved father of Debra Goldfarb, from Cynthia and Jeffrey Glickman; and Sharon Schoenholtz and Larry and Matthew Hanau.

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Lila Stern, beloved wife of Burt Stern, from Eunice Kaplan. Sally Horowitz, beloved mother of David Horowitz, from Joan and Jonah Atlas, Joyce and Michael Wechsler, and Cynthia and Jeffrey Glickman.

Open by appointment. Contact Carole Graham at carolegraham@optonline.net, or 914-576-6617; Ellen Hollander at ellenarts@optonline.net, or 914-632-4658; Erica Epstein at mmleepstein@gmail.com, or 914-633-3161; Phoebe Gross at phoebegross@aol.com, or 914-725-8711.

Beth El Celebrates January Birthdays

Beth El Synagogue Center would like to extend a “Happy Birthday!” to its members with a birthday in the month of January. If you have a January birthday, we hope that you will join Jonathan Altman Claudia Felberg Cantor Uri Aqua Barbara Finder Jason Aronstein Nathan Fisher Dana Asher Dasha Fishler Joan Atlas Jordan Fishler Robert Baker Miles Forma Daniel Bases Barry Friedman Jessica Berman Marilyn Galler Jeffrey Bloom Leon Geller Sherry Brown Tanner Glickman Jocelyn Burton Simone Goldberg Micah Carr-Gloth Judith Goldstein Abner Casanova Jeffrey Gordon Rachel CohenMeryl Gordon Zolottev Bilha Gottlieb Joel Davis Irene Greenspan

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