January 2019 • Vol. 101, No. 6 TEVET ~ SHEVAT 5779 WWW.BETHELNR.ORG
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ANNUAL GALA, SATURDAY, MARCH 9th • 8:00 pm JODI AND ROB SCHEINFELD TO RECEIVE PRESIDENT’S NE’EMANIM SERVICE AWARD
Jodi and Rob Scheinfeld were married at the Fountainhead in New Rochelle in 1983, after dating since Rob was 17 and Jodi 16 (yes, going back to 1976). Jodi grew up in Eastchester, attended Hebrew School at the Genesis Hebrew Center in Crestwood, and became bat mitzvah at Scarsdale Synagogue; Rob was raised in East Rockaway, Long Island, went through the Lynbrook public schools, Jodi and Rob Scheinfeld attended Hebrew School and became bar mitzvah at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Center. After living on Garth Road in Scarsdale for a few years, Rob and Jodi moved into their current New Rochelle home in January 1989, with their 18-month old son, Jeremy, of blessed memory. They joined Beth El that year and felt auspiciously welcomed when Cantor Uri and Judy Aqua invited them for a new members Shabbat dinner at their Roosevelt Terrace apartment (where they discovered they would soon be neighbors). This spring marks Rob and Jodi’s 30th anniversary as members of Beth El, and how fortunate and blessed they feel for the close friendships developed, and for the spiritual and religious growth and nourishment the Beth El community has helped their family cultivate over these many years. Professionally, Rob is a patent trial lawyer and partner at Baker Botts, LLP, and the head of its New York Office and Intellectual Property Group; he graduated from law school in 1984. Since 2002, Rob has also been an active member of the New York State Camp Safety Advisory Council, having been first appointed by Governor Pataki. At Beth El, Rob served on the Board of Trustees in the late 1990s, including working as a Board liaison with Julie Rockowitz during her first years as Summer Session (now Day Camp) Director. Most recently, Rob is on the Journey Vision team, a member of our Human Resources Committee, and on our Clergy Search Committee, although Rob’s greatest pleasures were coaching his children and their friends on Beth El’s basketball teams, including a championship and a few last place finishes along the exciting way. Jodi, after receiving her Masters’ Degree in English and Comparative Literature, taught high school English in Scarsdale and Mamaroneck schools, and writing at Iona College until their second child, Sarah, was born. She has volunteered in the New Rochelle community through PTA committees, the New Rochelle Public
Library Foundation, and the New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence. She currently teaches for the Sheldrake Environmental Center where she is an Environmental Educator, serving Mamaroneck, Rye Neck, and Scarsdale elementary schools, as well as a newly launched pre-school nature class at a local nursery school. One of her favorite volunteer commitments for Sheldrake is bringing nature fun to older Beth El campers, and leading Beth El trail trips at the end of each summer. Jodi has also enjoyed volunteering at Beth El over the years, serving on the Nursery School Board and writing for their newsletter, as well as the Religious School Board. She was also gratified to sing in Beth El’s Choir, Shirat El, led by Hazzan Ellen Arad, to honor Rabbi Emeritus Melvin N. Sirner at his Shabbat Retirement Service. Together Rob and Jodi run their JS Foundation for Kids and participate in the JS Publishing Center of the New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence, which sponsors the district-wide Poetry Out Loud program, founded in 1999 in memory of their son Jeremy, and more recently the Arts Out Loud and Authors Out Loud middle and high school programs. They received the New Rochelle Fund Community Spirit award in 2008. Rob and Jodi’s children—Sarah, Dan, Zach, Corey, and Maya— enjoyed formative years of their Jewish upbringing in Beth El’s Nursery and Religious Schools, Mishpacha program, Day Camp, and Teen program; and they attended New Rochelle public schools. All became a bar or bat mitzvah at Beth El (with a double simcha when Maya was named Chaya Barucha during Sarah’s bat mitzvah service!). Recently, Dan and his wife, Elyssa, were fortunate to celebrate their aufruf during a beautiful Niggun Halev service at Beth El. The Scheinfeld children are grateful that they will carry and feel inspired by these special experiences as their Jewish lives continue to evolve. Rob and Jodi are without adequate words to express their gratitude to you—the membership, leadership, and support staff, teachers and clergy of Beth El, led by Rabbi Schuck—for all you have meant to them and their family for three decades, through life’s darkest challenges and remarkable blessings and grace. They are especially touched and humbled to be part of an evening honoring Mark and Marjorie Seidenfeld, two incredibly dedicated and selfless individuals, the epitome of Beth El’s goodness; and Ellen and Rick Barlis, the deserving recipients of the Lapid Award, who have given so much to Beth El as young members, true torchbearers representing the next generation of exceptional people. The Scheinfeld family very much looks forward to celebrating with the Beth El Community on Saturday evening, March 9th!
Thursday, January 17th - Sunday, January 20th: Musician-in-Residence, Josh Warshawsky, pages 2, 3. Camp Sponsored Rock & Roll Show...page 2 Kulanu Havdalah TuBiShevat........... page 9 Open Beit Midrash for January........ page 7 Sisterhood Cinema Brunch............. page 10
S.M.A.R.T. Events...........................pages 12 Youth & Family Engagement.... pages 14, 15
ROCKwith AND ROLL SHOW Beth & Scott Monday, January 21 | 10:00–11:45 AM $5 PER FAMILY | NO RSVP NECESSARY Join Beth & Scott for a live Rock n Roll Concert! Sponsored by Beth El Day Camp ... because it’s never too soon to start thinking about camp! Stick around after the concert for a meet n greet with the camp director.
2019 CAMP SEASON | Thursday, June 27–Wednesday, August 21 Ask about our new program, “Playground, Pool, & Pizza” for Nursery School aged children. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, June 24-26. Contact Julie Rockowitz at jrockowitz@bethelnr.org or 914.235.2700 ext. 256 BETH EL SYNAGOGUE CENTER | 1324 NORTH AVENUE, NEW ROCHELLE
SINGING AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Thursday, January 17th • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Join us for singing niggunim (wordless melodies), as a way of touching the deepest recesses of our souls. Josh will join us and lead us in some of his own melodies which we will then use on Shabbat Shira! Everyone is welcome. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to sing together.
S.M.A.R.T. GROUP SOUP AND SONG Friday, January 18th • 12:15 pm Join the Yiddish Vinkyl for a “Chicken Soup for the Soul” experience with songleader Josh Warshawsky. Enjoy homemade, hot delicious chicken matzah ball soup and stay for a singing experience. Our goal is to explore new and exciting ways to allow music to enhance our daily lives. There is no charge for this experience.
Josh Warshawsky & Friends Album Release Concert Saturday, January 19th Doors open at 7:00 pm, Concert 7:30 pm No Charge • R.S.V.P. to bethelnr.org/concert Join us for a special concert celebrating the release of Josh’s newest album, “Chaverai Nevarech – Friends, Let us Bless”. Josh will be joined by fellow musicians from the album, who are coming in from near and far to play this concert. We will all sing with Josh and celebrate together in song. 2
SHABBAT SHIRA Sabbath of Song Celebrating Shabbat with Josh Warshawsky
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 6:30 P.M. Libeinu: Heart & Soul Shabbat Singing service followed by Camp Style Shabbat Dinner
Acclaimed Singer, Songleader, Musician & Composer
January 18-19, 2019
Dinner: $18 per adult; $10 per child ages 3-12; Free ages 2 & under
Josh has spent the past 18 summers at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, and the last five summers teaching and performing at Ramah camps across the country. A rabbinical student at The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, Josh travels across the country visiting synagogues and sharing music and prayer. We are excited to celebrate the release of his new album, ““Chaverei Chaverai Neverech—Friends, Let Us Bless.” Nevarech
RSVP to dinner at bethelnr.org/concert
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 9:00 a.m. | Niggun Halev: Melody of the Heart Camp Ramah Shabbat Music filled Shabbat Morning Service, with sermon by Rabbi Ethan Linden, Director of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. Additional guest prayer leader, Gabriela Schvartz.
Also featuring Deborah Sacks Mintz Co-Sponsored by Camp Ramah in the Berkshires
Noon | Kiddush Luncheon, Camp Style 12:45 p.m. | PrayerSong An hour of songs and stories led by Josh Warshawsky and Deborah Sacks Mintz
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 7:30 P.M. Josh Warshawsky and Friends Album-Release Concert Doors open at 7:00 pm | FREE RSVP to bethelnr.org/concert
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH JOSH Thursday, January 17 | 7:30–9:00 p.m. Singing as a Spiritual Practice Friday, January 18 | 12:15 p.m. SMART Group Soup and Song Sunday, January 20 | 10:00 a.m.–Noon Religious B’shvat Youth andSchool FamilyTuTu BiShevat Seder BETH EL SYNAGOGUE CENTER 1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY
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RABBI’S MESSAGE what we want people to feel on this special day. There is an important dance to be danced at a bar / bat mitzvah— the synagogue should appropriately highlight the achievements of the child and create a space for the family to celebrate this liminal moment while still preserving many aspects of the “regular” service. When this is well balanced, people who frequently attend synagogue do not feel like they have to completely give up what they cherish so deeply in the Shabbat service for the sake of a bar / bat mitzvah, and the family can feel that we celebrate this transitional moment as an important milestone for our community as well as their family. One of the most moving aspects of our son’s recent bar mitzvah was the presence of so many members of Beth El. We felt embraced by this community, and every family in our synagogue ought to have the same privilege of feeling so valued. Every Jewish child is incredibly important to us, and the joy that should be felt during this moment depends on the energy of the larger community. Our very presence conveys the notion that each family matters to us and that we are invested in making the day extraordinary. Let us show our support for our families during these incredibly important days by attending services; sharing smachot makes our community stronger and helps everyone present feel more optimistic about the future. L’shalom,
Dear Friends, One of the most powerful things about community is the ability to grieve together. When we suffer a loss, we are surrounded by people who are present, sometimes with a smile or hug, a siddur in hand during shiva, or maybe holding a tray of lasagna. Through Rabbi David Schuck any one of these acts, we know that we are not alone in our time of grief. The inverse is also true: we should be surrounded by people who want to help us celebrate our major milestones. One such time is a child’s bar or bat mitzvah. At Beth El, when we celebrate bnei mitzvah (plural for bar/bat mitzvah), the crowds are larger, the service a bit longer, and we see many people whom we don’t know. For one or all of these reasons, some folks in our shul avoid coming to services when there is a bar /bat mitzvah. The impulse to stay home is understandable; we want the service to feel like home, and when the flow of our regular service is different and there are so many people we don’t know it can feel a bit less heimish. But I want to encourage each of us not to allow this impulse to keep us home on those Shabbatot. When we stay home because there is a simcha (joyous celebration) in the synagogue, the message we send the family is that their joy is not our joy. We subtly (and unintentionally!) communicate a feeling that their simcha impedes our personal spiritual needs. This is not
Rabbi David A. Schuck
Travel to Israel with Rabbi Schuck Rabbi Schuck wants to travel to Israel with YOU! Trips being considered include a family trip or an “Off the Beaten Path” trip, for those that have been to Israel before and are looking for something ‘different.’ If you might be interested in a trip, please complete a short form to let us know your availability and what trip you would be interested in. You can access the form at bethelnr.org/israeltrip2019.
Did you know that Beth El has a library? The Library is there for you to use. Please keep in mind that there is no longer a librarian. A group of volunteers do their best to keep the library neat and useful, but we could use your help. Here is how it works. 1) The library key is available in the main office. You may take out any books except those marked REFERENCE. The reference books may be used in the library only. 2) Please fill in your name on the card that is in the book, and leave it on the desk. Note: If you visit the library on Shabbat and opt to take a book home, please come back the next day to complete the card in the book! 3) Books should be returned to the basket in the library marked RETURN BOOKS HERE. If the library is locked, you can return your book to the wall hamper right outside the library. 4) Books which you look at, but don’t take out, should be returned to the spot where they were originally found. Fiction books are filed by author’s last name. Non-fiction books are filed by call number, which is written on the spine of the book. 5) At the present time, we are accepting donations of current fiction and non-fiction books on Jewish themes or by Jewish authors. These donations should be left on the desk in the library. THANK YOU AND ENJOY YOUR LIBRARY! 4
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE As delivered at the December 12th Semi-Annual Meeting of hate will not stop us from continuing our traditions proudly and visibly so the world can see that Jews do not cower and hide in the face of anti-Semitism and will never let hate win. That Friday night was especially moving as our own Bekkah Gold brought together over 100 teens from across Westchester and Rockland Mark Seidenfeld for Shabbat for Peace. And most recently, upon the observance of the shloshim, the end of the 30 day period of mourning, for the eleven victims of the attack, our New Rochelle community gathered again. Beth El, together with all the other synagogues of New Rochelle, joined hands to remember those lost, proving again that in unity, there is comfort and strength. We must remember that as we move forward in this new world we live in. From the emotional response to this tragedy, we turned to the practical reality of how to deal with the aftermath and what it means for how we do things going forward. Our security team, together with our staff and leadership, have worked hard ever since that horrible Saturday in October to ensure that our community is safe. We have always had a close relationship with the New Rochelle Police Department (NRPD), and have worked with them and other organizations to review our security systems and procedures. The NRPD has commended us for the measures we have in place, but we never let these assurances make us complacent. As I reported previously, we increased police presence in the immediate aftermath of Pittsburgh and we have since increased our private security coverage, especially during hours when children are in our building or we’re hosting larger events open to the community. We are continuing to look at what other measures, if any, would be appropriate to implement. We do not share all of our security measures we have in place, but rest assured that the leadership and staff of Beth El place the safety of our members and all who visit us as our top priority. Despite the tragic event in Pittsburgh, we persevere and our shul continues to buzz with activity. Our Nursery School, under the leadership of Director Ronnie Becher and Assistant to the Director, Shery Rosenstein, continues to be a stellar program and has been on an upward trend in number of students. Our Religious School is having a great year as Rebekkah Gold, our Interim Director of Youth and Family Engagement, together with our Youth and Family Coordinator, Stephanie Lederman, have worked hard to continue our tradition of excellence in Jewish education and experiences for our grade school students. Our Teen Engagement program is in its second year of a three year process of review and experimentation to figure out what program is the best way to engage and educate our teens. And our Limmud adult education offerings continue to fill our members’ days with rich learning opportunities. “Gripes of Roth” and “Oh God: Sex and the Jews” are just two examples of the many interesting courses we offer. Our Open Beit Midrash (OBM), which is now our awardwinning OBM having just won United Synagogue’s Gold Award for Adult Education, continues to draw crowds and be one of our most popular offerings. The OBM has been made possible by the Sylvia and Harry Halpern Lecture Fund and the Rabbi Melvin and Lenore Sirner Fund for Jewish Inspiration, but many of the sessions are
Let’s start off with a snapshot of where things stand. As of today, we have 588 full time members and 47 sustaining members, for a total of 635 members. This means that since July 1st, the beginning of our current fiscal year, when we had 589 full time members and 48 sustaining members, we’re down only one full time member and one sustaining member. Of course, we’d like to see the numbers going up, but this is a dramatic turnaround from the trend in recent years when we have steadily lost 15-20 members year over year. While we are only half way through the current fiscal year, we are past the major points when people typically resign, so we are optimistic based on these numbers. While this is wonderful news, we can’t sit on our laurels and must work not only to maintain but to increase our membership and grow our vibrant community. Looking back over the past six months since we last met in May, there has been so much happening at Beth El. As I reported on Kol Nidre, our summer camp had a spectacular year with over 250 campers having the time of their lives under the care and guidance of our amazing camp director, Julie Rockowitz. Once camp closed down for the kids, our seniors enjoyed SummerFest—our end of summer program—with swimming, activities, trips and all the essential elements of a fun camp experience. Outside of camp, you may think that things shut down over the summer, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. For our little ones we had Toddler Time, Shabbat Shaboom, and Havdairy. And our Israel Film Series, visit from the Tzofim (the Israeli scouts), and pre-Holiday Israeli Wine Tasting and Sale are just a few examples of what kept the rest of us engaged throughout the summer. Right after Labor Day, we quickly moved in to the High Holidays, starting off with our Selichot weekend filled with music and spirituality. Joey Weisenberg once again spent that Shabbat with us and brought along the Mechon Hadar ensemble to give a very moving Selichot evening concert. Sukkot and Simchat Torah were festive as always, especially with the Shalom Singers helping us dance the night away on Simchat Torah. I want to thank Rabbi Schuck, Rabbi Sitkin, and Cantor Aqua for once again creating the beautiful and meaningful holiday experiences we all enjoyed. I would also like to acknowledge our rabbinic intern, Sam Blustein. Sam is in his 4th year at JTS and will be with us for the school year, helping and learning from our clergy team, staff, and leadership. He’s already familiar with Beth El as he previously worked in our Religious School enhancing the musical education for our children. We appreciate all that Sam will do and Beth El is proud to be helping to mentor our future rabbinic leaders of Conservative Judaism. While there are many wonderful events and developments to review, we must acknowledge the horrific event that shattered the American Jewish community in October. The shooting at Temple Tree of Life in Squirrel Hill, a synagogue and neighborhood much like Beth El and New Rochelle, left eleven dead and our souls scarred. The day after the shooting, Rabbi Sitkin spearheaded a community gathering at Beth El. Over 400 people from all faiths came together in our sanctuary as we remembered those lost, grieved together, and shared our prayers and hope for peace. The following weekend, the national initiative #showupforshabbat once again energized 500 people to come to Beth El on Shabbat to stand together, to pray together, and say we are here and the forces
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BETH EL SYNAGOGUE CENTER
Spiritual Practices NIGGUN HALEV (MELODY OF THE HEART)
Our melody-filled Saturday morning service is a beautiful balance of traditional liturgy with accessible and moving song and harmonies. Give flight to the ancient words with melodies that tug at the heart. Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.: January 19 (with special guest Josh Warshawsky), February 9, March 9, April 13, May 25 and June 22
LIBEINU: HEART & SOUL SHABBAT Join us to greet the Sabbath on Friday evenings with uplifting song, quiet meditative prayer, and inspiring words of Torah. Together, we will shake off the stresses of the work week and wrap ourselves in the light and song-filled spirit of Shabbat. Fridays at 6:30 p.m.: January 8, February March 15, 8, April 12, and May 12, 24 and May 24 January 11, 11, February January 18, March 15, April
SINGING AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Our ongoing exploration of singing and new niggunim, wordless melodies, as a way of touching the deepest recesses of our souls. No special skills or talents are required. If you’ve never prayed, this is an opportunity to experience transcendence without words of any kind. If you like to pray, these sessions will enhance and enrich your prayers. 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated: January 17, February 28, March 28, May 19 (9:30 a.m.), and June 18
KAVANNAH: MINDFULNESS AND CONTEMPLATION (FORMERLY THE CONTEMPLATIVE SERVICE) Join one of our rabbis for an hour of mindfulness, meditation, intentional study, silence, singing and prayer. This time is a gift for yourself. Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. unless otherwise indicated: January 5, February 16, April 20, May 25 (10:00 a.m.), and June 29 For more information on all of our spiritual practices, visit bethelnr.org/spiritualpractices.
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OPEN BEIT MIDRASH: JANUARY Each week (on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays), Open Beit Midrash attendees will study Jewish texts—ranging from Chassidic thought to Jewish law—with Beth El’s Rabbi David Schuck and Rabbi Zach Sitkin as well as Rabbi Ethan Linden, the executive director of Ramah Berkshires. Each Rabbi will focus on a different topic each week and you can choose which session you’d like to attend. In addition to the weekly classes, scholars from around the NY area will teach once a month on topics related to their respective fields—from prayer and ethics to contemporary Jewish issues. We begin at 7:30 p.m. with drinks and food followed by learning promptly at 8:00 p.m.
UPCOMING DATES: Thursday, January 10 Tuesday, January 15 Thursday, January 24
Explore. Seek. Learn. Transform. For more on our Open Beit Midrash, visit bethelnr.org/openbeit
OPEN BEIT MIDRASH: SCHOLAR VISIT The Loving Labor of Torah: Centering Caring Work on Jewish Thinking and Living
Tuesday, January 29 | 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Jason Rubenstein is the Howard M. Holtzmann Jewish Chaplain at Yale, in association with the Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale. For the past eight years Jason has taught on the faculty of the Hadar Institute, where he’s created classrooms, conversations, and communities that bring Torah to life by drawing on the fullness of students’ lives. Creating a community of meaning where students forge identities as Jewish leaders and relationships with one another that will continue to grow and deepen even after graduation not only enriches the lives of individual alumni—it has the potential to reshape and enliven the American Jewish landscape through those alumni’s talents and contributions.
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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Have fun with Yiddish! FRIDAYS, 1:00 pm,
LEARNERS’ SERVICE
SHABBAT, JANUARY 12th
at beth el
9:45 am - 10:45 am with Rabbi Zach Sitkin
CalL Bea Freedman, 914-337-8645.
Our community is diverse; people have varying degrees of knowledge about Jewish text, tradition, worship, and access to Hebrew vocabulary. Since Jewish prayer assumes a certain amount of background exposure and knowledge, this service is intended to create an access point into prayer for those who may feel lost and/or alienated from our typical prayer services. This service is an introductory exploration of the prayer service. Each prayer will be studied in depth and read in English to gain a basic understanding of its meaning and intent. We will discuss the basic physical mechanics of each prayer when necessary. It is our hope that over time, everyone in our community will be able to enter the sanctuary with confidence and feel at home.
TORAH PORTION STUDY PARASHA HASHAVUA with Jack Gruenberg Thursdays at 1:30 pm in Beth El’s library. No R.S.V.P.
ISRAELI DANCING
Learn old and new dances with Cantor Uri Aqua
SUNDAYS, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
$10 per class • at Beth El E-mail uaqua@bethelnr.org.Wear comfy clothes & sneakers.
Issues in Contemporary Israel with Rabbi Molly Karp
MEN’S CLUB We are proud to sponsor the annual Dr. Ed Scharfman Men’s Club Shabbat on Saturday, February 2nd. Please help us pay tribute to Ed and celebrate the entire Beth El community by joining us then. If you are interested in participating in the service, please contact Jack Renick as soon as possible at jrenick@mjrenick.com. We are looking forward to serving the Beth El Teens by sponsoring and cooking breakfast for all attending the Emek USY Kinnus on Sunday, January 27th. If you are interested in helping cook, serve and clean up, please contact Steve Young at beprez@optonline.net. Join us and Conservative shuls around the world and plan on participating in the World-Wide Wrap on Sunday, February 3rd, where we assist ALL members of the Beth El Community in wearing tefillin. Join the minyan (watch for the time). We will serve breakfast after the minyan. Our signature community service event, the annual Blood Drive, was held on Sunday, December 2nd, and was another huge success. Fifty-eight donors from Beth El, Temple Israel of New Rochelle (“TINR”), and others in our community contributed to this important event. This was a 30% increase from last year. We will once again be joining TINR at another Blood Drive in May 2019. If you have any questions or ideas for an event or want to assist us in any of the events described above, you can contact Steve Young at beprez@optonline.net.
Today’s State of Israel is a wonderful and challenging place. While Israelis have freedoms that are unheard of in the Middle East, there are many issues that arise out of the social and religious diversity of the modern state, the pluralism of World Jewry, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This course will explore issues such as religious freedom and pluralism for Jews in Israel, conversion to Judaism, and the Law of Return, the rights and challenges of the Israeli LGBTQ community, the Rabbinate and the State, the challenges of the Israeli system of electing its government, Women of the Wall, and more. This course will be responsive to current events in Israel and student interests. Materials will be supplied electronically by the instructor along with suggestions for additional optional reading. No previous knowledge is needed. This course will meet for ten Wednesday morning sessions at Beth El Synagogue Center. The dates are January 23 and 30; February 6, 13, 20, and 27; and March 6, 13, 20, and 27; 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Cost: $350, includes all classes and materials, and audio recordings of all class sessions. Early bird rate if paid by December 19, $325. Drop-ins are welcome; the drop-in rate is $35/class meeting. To learn more about Rabbi Karp, visit her website, www. rabbimollykarp.com. With questions and to enroll, contact Rabbi Karp at rabbimollykarp@gmail.com. 8
KERUV* KORNER Open the doors wide… Literally!
*“Keruv” = to bring close, to draw near
B’Shvat Havdalah Experience for families with children who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. (See below.) The program is open to anyone in the community. The Torah prohibits us from putting a stumbling block before the blind. Who are “the blind” when it comes to closed doors? Perhaps it is those of us who have no trouble entering. We are indebted to those most impacted for opening our eyes to the extent of the problem. Surely, with modern technology and the will, we can find a workable solution. It may not be inexpensive, but can we really afford to leave our own members literally “out in the cold”? As Hillel taught, “If I am not for myself who will be? If I am just for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?” Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and productive 2019 from the Keruv Committee! Elise Richman, elisekrichman@gmail.com Nina Luban, nina.luban@gmail.com
When addressing inclusion, we often speak metaphorically of holding wide open the doors to Beth El Synagogue Center. However, this month we are being quite literal: We need to make it easier to physically open the heavy doors at Beth El’s front entrance. We appreciate the tremendous time and effort expended by our lay and professional leadership in planning and implementing a new entrance to our building that would balance the twin priorities of accessibility and security. There is an inherent tension between these two goals and much was accomplished with the new design. Unfortunately, though, the doors themselves are quite heavy and can be challenging to pull open. Moreover, whoever is sitting in the security booth monitoring the entrance is not in a position to readily assist someone outside. Whether the person is pushing a stroller or a wheelchair, using a walker, cane or crutches, carrying a sleeping child, has an injury, or simply has limited upper body strength, he or she cannot independently enter our building. If another congregant happens to be there, of course we should help one another, but that is often not the case. I have heard from several people who have been frustrated when they’ve tried to enter. We must overcome this problem so that anyone seeking to enter Beth El who is not a threat can have easy access to our building. In Beth El’s “Journey” toward the future, Our Building as Home is one of the Saturday, January 26 | 6:15–6:55 p.m. synagogue’s six strategic planning pillars. The issue of the front doors as impediment Say goodbye to Shabbat and honor the trees with an informal, was raised at Journey’s Prototype Boot Camp family-friendly program designed to be accessible for children with last month. This is our opportunity to work together to ensure that the doors to our home special needs including ASD and/or intellectual impairments. are truly open to all of us. Those interested should contact Journey planning member THIS IS A FREE EVENT! and Assistant Executive Director, Abby Wise, at awise@bethelnr.org. She can put To RSVP go to bethelnr.org/kulanuservice. Walk-ins welcome. you in contact with others who are working to address this specific problem. To discuss this and other issues of inclusion, join us at SPONSORED BY: The Keruv Inclusion Committee the Keruv Committee Meeting at Beth El on Sunday, January 13th, at 11:00 am. Also in January, Keruv is sponsoring a Kulanu Tu
Kulanu Havdalah Tu B’Shvat Experience INFORMAL AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY
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 office to have it opened. (And please note: Keruv is always i nte re ste d i n re l ate d b o o k recommendations!) 9
SISTERHOOD’S Annual Cinema Brunch MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019 | 12:00–2:30 P.M. BETH EL MEMBERS: $8 in advance • $10 at the door NON-MEMBERS: $10 in advance • $12 at the door This year’s film: Yoo Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg
2019 Schedule – Join us for a lively discussion.
Aviva Kempner’s critically acclaimed film offers a humorous, captivating tribute to one of the most successful and innovative women in American broadcasting history. Register online at bethelnr.org/cinemabrunch
Beth El Celebrates January Birthdays Beth El 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 us for
Kiddush lunch on Shabbat, January 12th. If you have a January 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 info@bethelnr.org so that we
can update our records. Contact us if you do not wish to have your name appear on our birthday list. (The list reflects our adult members and post-bar/bat mitzvah children up to the age of 21.)
Michele Abo Cantor Uri Aqua Jason Aronstein Dana Asher Joan Atlas Robert Baker Daniel Bases Jessica Berman Jeffrey Bloom Sherry Brown Jocelyn Burton Abner Casanova Rachel CohenZolottev Joel Davis
Carol Herzberg David Horowitz Linda Hyman Hannah Jacobson Lily Jacobson Phyllis Jay Florence Joffe Mathilde Joseph Harvey Katzeff Richard Kaufman Adam Kerchner Jessica Keusch Ruth King Marc Klee Estelle Lebowitz
Jay Rehr Arlene Reifer Michael Rosen Nathaniel Roth Eric Roth Dana Rottman Lawrence Rubenstein Meir Salama Gwen Salmo Lori Schwartz Cynthia Shechter Simone Shteingart Arnold Silverman Marilyn Sofer Sherry Solomon
Claudia Felberg Barbara Finder Nathan Fisher Jordan Fishler Dasha Fishler Miles Forma Barry Friedman Simone Goldberg Judith Goldstein Jeffrey Gordon Meryl Gordon Bilha Gottlieb Irene Greenspan Linda Haber Ralph Heiman
Deborah Levine Lorri Levine Janice Levy Marci Lobel-Esrig Nina Luban Michelle Maidenberg Harry Mamaysky Howard Mandelbaum Jesse Morris Rachel Moster Ann Oestreicher Laura Penn Kelly Plaxin Helene Pollack Oren Popovsky
Sharon Spenser Dina Stahl Shirin Stein Carla Stein Richard Stern Marc Suvall Dylan Tait Joseph Tait Betty Troyetsky Howard Wenig Danielle Wolk Barbara Wygoda Dava Yavetz Lori Zung
KOL NIDRE C ONTRIBUTION ADDENDUM: Thank you to Drs. Scott Mellis and Melanie Kogan, and Ed and Zona Kaufman 10
Sisterhood Scene Susan Morris. Your donation to the Shiva Fund enables us to reach out to our Beth El community members with care and compassion at their time of loss. January, the start of the new year, is also when Sisterhood begins to look to the future. We are an organization that is run by volunteers. Our organization works best when many women with different ideas and strengths come together to plan and support Sisterhood and Beth El Synagogue Center. Our mission is to support and enrich the Jewish life for our members and the larger Jewish community. We have formed a Nominating Committee, chaired by Rita Kaufman, which will be meeting to compile the slate of officers for next year. There are lots of opportunities for volunteering and I’m sure that we have a job that will fit your schedule. Please think about the way you might be able to help our Sisterhood. The best way to start is to join our General Board and volunteer on a committee or program. E-mail me at rskstern@ verizon.net if you are interested in becoming active in Sisterhood. I look forward to seeing you at our Sisterhood events this month.
Happy New Year and welcome to 2019. Sisterhood has been busy at this cold and lonely time of the year. On Monday, January 14th, our Bagels and Books group will meet to discuss The Orphan’s Tale, by Pam Jenoff. On Wednesday evening, January 30th, our Wine & Cheese Evening Book Club will be meeting to discuss The Plum Tree, by Ellen Marie Wiserman. I know that both groups will have stimulating discussions about their books, the characters, plots and surrounding histories of each story. Our participants really do discuss their books so plan to join us. On Monday, January 21st, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we are having our Annual Cinema Brunch. The women of Sisterhood are serving a light brunch at noon. That will be followed by the screening of the film Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg. We look forward to seeing you at this popular event. At the end of January, watch your mailbox for our annual Tea Bag Fundraiser. The envelope will contain a poem explaining our purpose, a tea bag, and an envelope addressed to our Tea Bag Chair,
Risë Stern
TORAH FUND
Sisterhood Tea Party
As Women’s League for Conservative Judaism enters its second century, Torah Fund begins its 77th year and the State of Israel enters its 71st. This year’s Torah Fund pin, designed by Eytan Brandes, features the word “atid” within a stylized Magen David. Atid means future; how do you envision your future whether it is your personal future, the future of your family, of your community, or of the United States, Canada, and Israel? The seminaries of the Conservative/Masorti Movement, which are supported through Torah Fund, are doing the great work that helps us navigate our future together. And our sisterhoods provide the social and educational networks—the extended family—that helps us go forward into our future as Jewish people. It is our hope that by proudly wearing this pin, each of us can look forward to a bright future surrounded by love and caring.For information or to send your donation, contact:
ATID
Shortly, you will receive a tea bag in the mail from Sisterhood. Enjoy a hot cup or two, and think of Sisterhood and all they do. Then please write a check as a donation! All proceeds are designated for the Shiva Dinner Fund, which provides Shabbat dinner to all members during Shiva. Please consider writing a check to Beth El Sisterhood wiht Shiva Dinner Fund in the notation.
Join Hadassah & Sisterhood Monday, February 4th at the Eastchester Library
Tracey Wright, Director of the Eastchester Library, will review the 2018 significant works of Jewish fiction.
Barbara Horowitz Vicki Fisher 92 First Street 4 Indian Hill Road Pelham, NY 10803 New Rochelle, NY 10804 914-738-1922 914-636-1819
Dessert: 12:30 pm • Program: 1:00 pm
BAGELS & BOOKS
Sisterhood’s Ongoing Programs
Join us at Beth El for a stimulating discussion, coffee, and bagels!
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! 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 914-235-2485. 11
Monday, January 14th • 9:30 am The Orphan’s Tale, by Pam Jenoff Questions? Please contact Arlene Salman, 914-235-2485, aesalman@aol.com.
Elijah the
Prophet
Wednesday Mornings 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Exercise schedule subject to change. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers This program is free of charge, so put on your silver sneakers and join the fun!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 | 10:00–11:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. | Coffee, schmooze, and the newspaper 10:30–11:45 a.m. | Presentation
First Wednesday of the month
Jewish tradition has Elijah the Prophet on almost every page. He attends seders and brit milahs; he will announce the Messiah’s coming; and he will answer all kinds of difficult questions.
January 2: BALANCE, with Tim, North End Fitness
Second Wednesday of the month
January 9: CHAIR YOGA, with Nan
Third Wednesday of the month
January 16: GOLDEN ZUMBA, with Laura Current Events, 11:30 am, with Shari Baum, M.S.W.
We will discuss how Elijah fits into the concept of biblical prophecy and how we can learn much about the nature of God from his story.
Fourth Wednesday of the month
January 23: FLEXIBILITY, with Mary
Back by popular demand: Mr. Michael Malina, Beth El member and retired attorney will be the presenter.
Fifth Wednesday of the month
January 30: GOLDEN ZUMBA, with Laura
RSVP appreciated to Julie Rockowitz, 914.235.2700 x256 or jrockowitz@bethelnr.org
For information or to R.S.V.P. on any SMART activity, contact Julie Rockowitz at jrockowitz@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 256.
SMART Group Event (Senior Mature Adults Retired Together)
The Heart of
Comedy, Stage, Film & TV Join the SMART Group for a fascinating 4 part seminar TUESDAYS: January 22, February 12, February 26 & March 5 10:00 a.m. | Coffee, schmooze, and the newspaper 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Presentation FREE EVENT Learn about the Jewish influence on the world of entertainment. Taught by Professor S. Hantman. Funding for this seminar is provided through a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging: NYS Office for the Aging and Westchester County Office Department of Senior Programs and Services.
Held at Beth El Synagogue 1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle Questions? Contact Julie Rockowitz for more information at jrockowitz@bethelnr.org or 914.235.2700 ext. 256
The program is sponsored by:
SMART Group Event (Senior Mature Adults Retired Together)
On Friday, December 7th, Dr. Lester Zimmerman was inducted into the Westchester County Senior Hall of Fame. Lester was recognized for his achievements and contributions to others, for the role he plays in our community and for what he does to promote promote productive and enjoyable lives. The Senior Hall of Fame is sponsored by the Westchester County Departments of Senior Programs and Services and of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation, and the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services. Pictured, from left to right, seated are Rita Gilbert, Marge and Dr. Lester Zimmerman, Suzanne and Steven Soleimani; standing are Bruce Gilbert, Julie Rockowitz, Jerry Gottlieb, Jonah Atlas, Rabbi David Schuck, and Louise and Jay Silverman. 12
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-old children used an oil bottle to create a Hanukkiyyah for their families. Two-year-olds love to stuff, and they were given a wealth of materials— pompoms, pipe cleaners, beads, and wooden pieces, which they used to fill their bottles. When placed horizontally, there was amble space for tiles and bolts that were glued on to hold candles 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 44 candles necessary for the holiday.
Hanukkah is not just about candles, it is about oil as well. And what would Hanukkah be without delicious latkes fried in oil! After exploring a variety of potatoes, and cooking mashed potatoes and baked potatoes, our fours then used oil to fry latkes. They created a beautiful latke tray to bring home to their families. Our annual Hanukkah Chagigah was a fabulous success! Children and parents in our 3s and 4s classes gathered in the Youth Lounge for our traditional Hanukkah Chagigah: candle lighting, communal singing, and dancing with one of our music specialists, Lori Weber. 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
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hanukkiyyiot in the block corner, played dreidel, made their own shamash candle, explored light and dark with our light tables, and engaged in a variety of art activities related to the holiday. Although we were all a bit dizzy from spinning around like dreidels, it did not stop us from enjoying some tasty sufganiot (jelly doughnuts), latkes, and homemade applesauce. And there is nothing like a video replay—the 2-yearolds repeated a similar celebration two days later! 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 the 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. There is no question that the Hebrew month of Kislev, filled with the joyous and magical holiday of Hanukkah, could be our favorite one of all! Ronnie Becher, Director
YOUTH & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT A Note from the Director…
Happy New Year! I can hardly believe it is 2019! Our school year is flying by and the Department of Youth and Family Engagement keeps growing! We are constantly thinking about how our youth connect to Jewish life and learning—through prayer and spiritual engagement, through study through a relationship with Israel, through shared experiences with each other. Whether you are in Kindergarten, a junior in high school, or a parent, we are eager to see you find Jewish experiences that are authentic to each of you as individuals, as members of our community, and as a part of the Jewish people. We are working to better ourselves and help you find your place in the Beth El community. We are evaluating our Religious School, enhancing our youth and family programming, sprucing up our middle school educational and social experiences, and revamping our teen engagement program. Through successes and challenges, we turn to you as our community to partner with us and make Beth El our home away from home. We are so excited to come together as a community for Youth and Family Engagement Shabbat Weekend, January 11-12. Welcoming leadership from day schools in our community, Dr. Michael Kay from Solomon Schechter School of Westchester, and Nora Anderson and Rabbi Jordan Soffer from Carmel Academy, is something we look forward to each year. Please join us (flyer page 14)! Register at www.bethelnr.org/yfeshabbat. If your child is interested in participating in the Shabbat service, contact me at rgold@bethelnr.org. On January 25-27, we are thrilled to host over 100 teens from Westchester and Rockland Counties for Emek USY Kinnus! We seek your help throughout the weekend! To volunteer, go to bethelnr.org/kinnusvolunteering. To host teens over the weekend, go to bethelnr.org/usyhomehospitality. Coming together for Shabbat is one of my favorite things, and I look forward to sharing it with so many youth, teens, and parents alike. Bekkah Gold, Interim Director of Youth and Family Engagement
Looking forward to seeing you at our events this month!
Youth & Family Highlights Sunday, January 6 Friday, January 11
Kadima Ice Skating (For 6th-8th graders), 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Shevet for 8th grade Boys, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Friday Night Spiritual Singing & CommunityWide Shabbat Dinner for Youth and Family Shabbat
Saturday, January 12 Yo u t h a n d F a m i l y Shabbat Sunday, January 13 BE Mitzvah Experience Sunday, January 20 Tu B’Shevat Program for All Families
YOUTH & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SHABBAT WEEKEND! 6:00-6:15 pm Welcome & Snacks 6:15-7:30 pm Libeinu Shabbat Service with Beth El Community 7:30-9:00 pm Festive Shabbat Dinner with Beth El professionals and staff from Beth El Religious School, Carmel Academy, & Schechter Westchester
$16/child, $18/adult Family Cap: $54
8:30-9:00 am Hot Chocolate and Donuts! The first 50 youth, Grades K-12, receive a gift certificate for a free Mikey Dubb's Frozen Custard! 9:00 am-12:00 pm Family Style Shabbat Service led by clergy, our youth, & teens, plus a Parsha Play by our 1st-5th Graders (Ruach & Chaverim) 10:45 am-12:00 pm Tot Shabbat (babies through K) 12:00-1:00 pm Kiddush Lunch 1:00-2:00 pm Games for Children with one of Westchester's Shinshinim, Yuval! + Learning Sessions for Adults with Rabbi David Schuck, Rabbi Zach Sitkin, Dr. Michael Kay, Nora Anderson, & Rabbi Jordan Soffer
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YOUTH & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Religious School Highlights Tuesday, January 1 Thursday, January 3 Sunday, January 6 Tuesday, January 8 Thursday, January 10 Friday, January 11 Saturday, January 12 Sunday, January 13 Tuesday, January 15 Thursday, January 17 Sunday, January 20 Tuesday, January 22 Thursday, January 24 Sunday, January 27 Tuesday, January 29 Thursday, January 31
Teen Highlights
No RS Cooking Chug (New Years Day) RS – Note Dismissal RS – Rosh Hodesh Green Day RS Board Educator Brunch RS Cooking Chug RS – Note Dismissal Friday Night Spiritual Singing & Community-Wide Shabbat Dinner for Youth and Family Shabbat Youth and Family Shabbat RS RS Cooking Chug RS Board Meeting RS – Note Dismissal No Religious School – MLK Jr. Weekend Tu B’Shevat Program for All Families RSVP at bethelnr.org/treeseder RS Cooking Chug RS – Note Dismissal RS RS Cooking Chug RS – Note Dismissal
Wednesday, January 2 Saturday, January 5 Thursday, January 10 Friday, January 11
Kinnus Prep for 8th-12th Graders, 6:30 pm -8:30 pm Havdalah & Bowling, 7:00 pm-9:30 pm Kinnus Prep for 8th-12th Graders Friday Night Spiritual Singing & Community-Wide Shabbat Dinner for Youth and Family Shabbat Saturday, January 12 Youth and Family Shabbat Emek USY Prom (Offsite) Monday, January 14 Teen Leadership Board Meeting Wednesday, January 16 Kinnus Prep for 8th-12th Graders Thursday, January 17 Rosh Hodesh for 11th Grade Girls Tuesday, January 22 Kinnus Prep for 8th-12th Graders (Tentative) Wednesday, January 23 Kinnus Prep for 8th-12th Graders Thursday, January 24 Kinnus Prep for 8th-12th Graders (Tentative) Fri., Jan. 25- Sun. Jan. 27 Emek USY Kinnus Weekend at Beth El Thursday, January 31 USY Lounge Re-Opening Night, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
Thursday afternoon dismissal procedures for the Religious School can be found on our website at www.bethelnr.org/rsdismissal
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JANUARY 2019 MONDAY
SUNDAY 1324 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804-2190 914-235-2700 • www.bethelnr.org
A Conservative synagogue affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Rabbi .................................... David A. Schuck Associate Cantor ...............................Uri Aqua Assistant Rabbi.........................Zachary Sitkin Rabbinic Intern ............................ Sam Blustin Rabbi Emeritus ......................Melvin N. Sirner Hazzan Emeritus ....................Farid Dardashti Executive Director ..................Erica Leventhal Asst. Executive Director ................ Abby Wise Controller .................................... Olivier Vogel Camp Dir./Seniors Coord........Julie Rockowitz Nursery School Director ......... Ronnie Becher Dir. of Teen Engagement & Interim Director of Elementary Engagement ..........Bekkah Gold Facilities Director ....................... Carlos Lopez Sp. Projects Dir. /Asst.to Clergy ......L. Newman
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.
TUESDAY
EVERY SHABBAT 1 24 TEVET Shacharit 8:00am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Shabbat Tween Lounge 12:00 pm (except 1/5) Nursery and Religious Schools Closed Daf Shevui 12:30 pm Synagogue Offices Closed
Beth El offers Hebrew Ulpan classes for all levels every Monday. Beginner: 6:30 pm; Intermediate 7:30 pm; Advanced 8:30 pm. Visit us on facebook at facebook.com/BethElSynagogueCenter Try a class!
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Shacharit 8:00am
29 TEVET
Zumba 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am Chess Club 11:00 am
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1 SHEVAT
Shacharit 6:55am Walking Club 9:30 am
AFFILIATES Sisterhood President ......................Risë Stern Men’s Club President ........... Steven L. Young Religious Sch. Parent Org. ........... Ellen Barlis, Sharon Brown, Rachel Casanova, Marci Marcus Nursery Sch. Parent Org. ............ Laura Berlin Julie Berman BULLETIN EDITOR ................Linda Newman
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
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Shacharit 7:00am
2 SHEVAT
Mah Jongg 12:45 pm Sisterhood Board Meetings 6:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
ROSH HODESH
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
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Shacharit 8:00am
7 SHEVAT
14
Shacharit 6:55am
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
8 SHEVAT
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Shacharit 7:00am
9 SHEVAT
Zumba 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am BE Mitzvah Experience 10:30 am Keruv Committee Meeting 11:00 am
Sisterhood Bagels and Books 9:30 am
USY Teen Leadership Board Mtg. 6:00 pm
Open Beit Midrash: Nosh 7:30 pm, Discussions 8:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
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Shacharit 8:00am
Walking Club 11:30 am
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Musician in Residence: Josh Warshawsky Israeli Dancing 10:00 am Green Tikkun Olam 10:00 am Family Tu Bi’Shevat Program with Josh Warshawsky 10:00 am
Mah Jongg 12:45 pm
Canasta 12:45 pm
Shacharit 8:00am
15 SHEVAT
Nursery School Closed Synagogue Offices Closed Walking Club 9:30 am Rock & Roll Show Concert for children, sponsored by camp 10:00 am Sisterhood Cinema Brunch 12:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:40pm
TU BI’SHEVAT/MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
Mincha/Maariv 4:40pm
calendar page and elsewhere in The Bulletin are accurate as of the date of printing.
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Please visit the Beth El website www.bethelnr.org/calendar for the most up-to-date information.
Emek USY Kinnus
Walking Club 9:30 am
Israeli Dancing 10:00 am
Canasta 12:45 pm
NOTE: Friday evening services are held at 7:00 pm throughout the spring and summer months.
NEW YEAR’S DAY
S.M.A.R.T. Discussion Group: Elijah the Prophet 10:00 am
Canasta 12:45 pm
OFFICERS President ...............................Mark Seidenfeld Executive Vice President................Mark Silver Vice President ...........................Daniel Burton Vice President ......Lauren Freeman-Bosworth Vice President ....................... Robert Patchen Treasurer ...............................Joseph Wygoda Financial Secretary ................. Barbara Cohen Recording Secretary ..................... Daniel Yairi
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
Shacharit 8:00am
21 SHEVAT
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Shacharit 6:55am
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:50pm
22 SHEVAT
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Shacharit 7:00am
16 SHEVAT
S.M.A.R.T. Discusion with author David Greene 10:00 am (4-part seminar) Mah Jongg 12:45 pm
Kinnus Prep 4:00 pm Ritual Committee Meeting 7:30 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:40pm
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Shacharit 7:00am
23 SHEVAT
Mah Jongg 12:45 pm
Open Beit Midrash (Scholar) Nosh 7:30 pm; Scholar 8:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:50pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:50pm
TEVET ~ SHEVAT 5779 WEDNESDAY 2
Shacharit 7:00 am
25 TEVET
Limmud: Rabbi Molly Karp 9:45 am Get SMART Get Fit 10:30 am Dor L’Dor Reading Program 11:00 am Kinnus Prep 6:30 pm
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Shacharit 7:00am
3
Shacharit 6:55am
26 TEVET
3 SHEVAT
Get SMART Get Fit 10:30 am Kinnus Prep 6:30 pm College-Age Happy Hour 6:00 pm
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Shacharit 7:00am
10 SHEVAT
Get SMART Get Fit 10:30 am SMART Current Events with Shari, 11:30 am Kinnus Prep 4:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
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Shacharit 7:00am
17 SHEVAT
Limmud: Rabbi Molly Karp 9:30 am Get SMART Get Fit 10:30 am Kinnus Prep 4:00 pm
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Shacharit 6:55am
4 SHEVAT
Shacharit 6:55am
11 SHEVAT
5 SHEVAT
Shacharit 7:00am
Yiddish Vinkl 1:30 pm
Musician-in-Residence: Josh Warshawsky
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
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Shacharit 6:55am
18 SHEVAT
Toddler Time 9:15 am Limmud: Class with Rabbi Hojda 10:00 am Toddler Time 10:45 am Parashat Hashavua, with Jack 1:30 pm Kinnus Prep 4:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:40pm
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Shacharit 6:55am
Limmud: Rabbi Molly Karp 9:30 am Get SMART Get Fit 10:30 am Wine & Cheese Evening Book Club 7:30 pm
USY Teen Lounge Re-Opening Night 6:30 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:50pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:50pm
4:37 pm
Libeinu: Heart and Soul Shabbat 6:30 pm Ramah Shabbat Dinner 6:30 pm
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Shacharit 7:00am
Shabbat ends 5:30 pm
Chai House Visits Youth and Family Engagement Shabbat Birthday Shabbat Shabbat Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Learners’ Service 9:45 am Pre-Service Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Games for Kids; Learning for Adults 1:00 pm Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
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13 SHEVAT
Shabbat ends 5:38 pm
Chai House Visits Musician in Residence: Josh Warshawsky Shabbat Service 9:00 am Niggun Halev 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Service Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am PrayerSong 12:45 pm Concert with Josh Warshawsky Doors Open 7:00 pm; Concert 7:30 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:00pm
19 SHEVAT
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20 SHEVAT
YITRO
Emek USY Kinnus Yiddish Vinkl 1:30 pm
6 SHEVAT
BESHALACH
Yiddish Vinkl and SMART Group Soup & Song 12:15 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:40pm
25 SHEVAT
4:29 pm
12 SHEVAT
Musician in Residence: Josh Warshawsky Toddler Time 9:15 am Limmud: Class with Rabbi Hojda 10:00 am Toddler Time 10:45 am Parashat Hashavua, with Jack 1:30 pm Rosh Hodesh Girls 6:30 pm Singing as a Spiritual Practice 7:30 pm
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Youth and Family Engagement Kabbalat Shabbat Services 6:00 pm; Dinner 6:45 pm Libeinu: Heart and Soul Shabbat 6:30 pm
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Shabbat Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Service Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Kavannah. Mindfulness/Contem. 10:45 am Havdalah and Bowling 7:00 pm SHABBAT MEVARCHIM
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Shacharit 7:00am
28 TEVET
Shabbat ends 5:23 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:40pm
24 SHEVAT
4:22 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
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5 VAERA
Spiritual Singing and Communitywide Shabbat for Youth & Family
Open Beit Midrash: Nosh 7:30 pm, Discussion 8:00 pm
Shacharit 7:00 am
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Shacharit 7:00am
Toddler Time 9:15 am Boy/Cub Scouts 5:00 pm Toddler Time 10:45 am Parashat Hashavua, with Jack 1:30 pm Open Beit Midrash: Nosh 7:30 pm, Discussion 8:00 pm
Youth Services Committee Meeting 8:00 pm
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Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
Board of Trustees 8:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
SHABBAT
Toddler Time 9:15 am Limmud: Class with Rabbi Hojda 10:00 am Toddler Time 10:45 am Parashat Hashavua, with Jack 1:30 pm Teen Board Bonding 6:30 pm Officers Meeting 7:30 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
FRIDAY
THURSDAY
4:46: pm
Shabbat ends 5:47pm
Emek USY Kinnus Shabbat Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Serv Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Kulanu TuBiShevat Havdalah Experience 6:15 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:50pm
NEWSMAKERS
JANUARY YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES
The yahrzeit of the following deceased persons permanently inscribed on our Memorial Walls are observed on these dates:
Mazal tov to: Bernie Katz on the marriage of his grandson Avi Ben Amo, son of Laurie and Victor Ben Amo, to Evelyn Chrem, daughter of Elisa and Elliot Chrem; Barbara and David Horowitz on the marriage of their son Joshua Horowitz to Dr. Andrea Weiner, daughter of Lawrence and the late Janet Weiner.
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 22nd was sponsored by Gwen and Gary Salmo in honor of the baby naming of their granddaughter Magnolia; by Vicki and Nate Fisher on the anniversary of Vicki’s bat mitzvah; and by the Daf Shavui group in honor of their siyyum.
If you would like to sponsor a kiddush, contact Alise Liquorie at aliquorie@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 223. Save the date . . .
Saturday evening, February 9th for Westchester Jewish Council’s 43rd ANNIVERSARY GALA
HONORING: Tracey Bilski, Elizabeth Lampert, and Harry Mamaysky, Beth El member.
AIPAC Policy Conference 2019 MARCH 24 - 26 The mission of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee is to strengthen, protect, and promote the U.S.-Israel relationship in ways that enhance the security of the United States and Israel. For more information about AIPAC visit www.aipac.org. When is the conference? Sunday, March 24 – Tuesday, March 26 Where is the conference? Washington, D.C. How much does it cost to attend? Buy your ticket through Beth El! We have a discounted rate of $399/person. Want more infornation? Have any questions? Contact Rabbi Sitkin at zsitkin@bethelnr.org.
Fannie Bogash Emil Feuerstein Arline Kasakove Amelia Lyons Mary Schifter Philip Schonberg Herman Axelrod 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 Norma Singer Brandes Max Goldman Sidney Shalat Sigi Engler Eunice Fishman George Y. Winter Tola Messing Dinah Ross Maurice Isaac Cohen Gertrude Schwartz Nathan Behr Joseph Brandes
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Robert Brenner Rabbi Abraham Nowak Abraham Botwinick Dr. David L. Jasper Joseph G. Kalish William Schepp Henry Bernstein Ida B. Desnick Becky Glatman Michael Mayorowitz Benjamin Seidenstein Dr. Judah Somerstein Louis M. Braunstein Ettie Epstein Edythe Fayer Jay Robinson Anna Frankel Murray Glago Harold Morganstern Sarah Honey Galler Irving Levy Josie Schaffer Lewis Arkin Myra Karson Abraham Rosenberg Miriam Werbelosky Grace Wile Sigmund Gruberger Joseph Magenheim Ruth Faye Markel Jack Schiff Harold Tarloff Charles Thier Betty Werblow Joseph Hirsch Chana Kaplan Harry Gingold Nathan Dreizen Al Fried Lillian May Goldstein Walter Werbelosky Marvin Frankel Bernard Striar Joan Wexler
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CONDOLENCES
We record with sorrow the losses suffered by our members and friends and extend to them our deepest sympathies. Condolences to: Esther Zarembski on the loss of her son, Michael Zarembski; Frieda Zarembski Lewis on the loss of her cousin Michael Zarembski. 18
GENERAL FUND IN HONOR OF: Lester Zimmerman on his induction into the Senior’s Hall of Fame, from Sue and Michael Meisler. The Rosovsky Family, from Eugene Rosovsky. RECOVERY OF: David Parsons, from Perry Jacobs. David Schuster, from Perry Jacobs. IN MEMORY OF: Beverly Eichen and Max Mittleman on their yahrzeits, from Jeffrey and Susan Mittleman. Frieda Kalfus, beloved mother of Grace Kalfus, from Selma Aronson, and David and Dina Brot. Michael Zarembski, beloved son of Esther Zarembski, from Bettina Graf and family. Louis M. Yavetz, beloved father of Dava Yavetz, from Barbara and Bob Cohen. YIZKOR/ YAHRZEIT DONATIONS
THE DOROTHY FLEISHAKER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Rabbi David Schuck and Dr. Tali Aldouby-Schuck on the bar mitzvah of their son Nadav from Laura Lewis.
Bea Walfish from Abraham Walfish.
IN HONOR OF:
Barrie Straussberg, beloved mother of Marc Straussberg, from Dori Graf and Seth Leibowitz. Lori and Rob Weber on the bar mitzvah of their son Sam Weber, from Margo Lampert and Laura Frieda Kalfus, beloved mother of Grace Kalfus, Lewis. from Dori Graf and Seth Liebowitz IN MEMORY OF:
Frieda Kalfus, beloved mother of Grace Kalfus and grandmother to Lissy Gold and Bekkah Gold, Beth El’s Interim Director of Youth and Family IN HONOR OF: Engagement, from the Religious School Staff; Rabbi David Schuck and Dr. Tali Aldouby Schuck and Elissa, Jonathan, Joshua and Ethan Glickman. on the bar mitzvah of their son Nadav, from Robin and Mitchell Kaphan.
JEREMY SCHEINFELD MEMORIAL FUND
Barbara and David Horowitz on the marriage of their son Joshua Horowitz to Andrea Weiner, from Robin and Mitchell Kaphan. Judy and Cantor Uri Aqua on the engagement of their son, from Robin and Mitchell Kaphan.
MINYAN FUND Harriet Abrahami; Kenneth Abrahami, Judy and TEEN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIRichard Aranow, Robert Baum, Melinda and IN HONOR OF: Mark Berman, Rosanna Eisenberg and family, ENCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Judy and Cantor Uri Aqua on the engagement of Kenneth Eisenberg, Denise and Nathan Eisler, their son, from Linda and Sol Haber. IN HONOR OF: Arlene and Dr. Arthur Elkind, Ruth and Jacob Esses, Ruthie and Sandor Frankel, Caryl Fuchs, Carrie Fox and David Shechter on the bar mitzvah Bernie Katz on the birth of his great-grandson, from Linda and Sol Haber. Judith and Mel Gabriel, Helen Geffner, Florence of their son Jacob, from Laura Lewis. Graff, Marsha Green, Allan Guggenheim, Marcia Donations continued on page 20. Kahn, Shayna Klopott, Barbara and Donald Kotler, Stanley Krieg, Elizabeth Legatt, Susan and To make a donation in memory of a loved one, contact Alise Michael Lurie, Jayne Peister, Richard Robbins, Harriet Schwartz, Dorothy and Hyman Shanok, Liquorie at ALiquorie@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 223. Cynthia and Ira Shechter, Ruth and Marc Sininsky, Pearl Sullivan, Abe Walfish. SPECIAL NEEDS FUND IN MEMORY OF: My mother, Bertha Mandel, from Dalia Fenster.
THE ANDREW SHAPIRO MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF: Rabbi David Schuck and Dr. Tali Aldouby-Schuck on the bar mitzvah of their son Nadav Schuck, from Judy Shapiro. Judy and Cantor Uri Aqua on the engagement of their son, from Judy Shapiro. Mark and Marjorie Seidenfeld’s 2019 Annual Gala honor, from Judy Shapiro. Jodi and Rob Scheinfeld’s 2019 Annual Gala honor, from Judy Shapiro. IN MEMORY OF: Louis M. Yavetz, beloved father of Dava Yavetz, from Judy Shapiro. My cousin, Edward Shapiro, from Richard Brown.
Life is always a balance. Shown here, Amy Paulin State Assemblywoman, brought cookies for Hanukkah and joined the Balance exercise class before heading up to Albany. 19
SISTERHOOD MITZVAH FUND
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Avi and Jacqueline Einzig in memory of Miriam Einzig on her yahrzeit; Avi and Jacqueline Einzig in honor of Nadav Schuck becoming a bar mitzvah; Harriet and Marc Suvall in memory of Beth Breakstone’s father Raymond Breakstone; Harriet and Marc Suvall in honor of the wonderful clergy; Norma Wasserman in honor of her recent 81st birthday and in memory of her husband Burt’s birthday November 4th; Gary and Evelyn Trachten; Eric and Michelle Maidenberg; Jay and Barbara Lerman; Shelia Tanenbaum; Alan Shikowitz and Sheri Langer; Judith Szabo in honor of Rabbi Sitkin; Lida Keltz in honor of her family Beth and Ted Keltz, Lynn and Martin Keltz, Julia Keltz and Zachary Seiden, Elise, Barry Richman; Leeam and Sara Aldouby; Merill and Ellen Resnick in memory of Dr. Louis M. Yavetz, father of Dava Yavetz; Erica and Larry Epstein in honor of Nadav Schuck becoming a bar mitzvah; Leslie Jaffe in memory of Sara Aldouby’s sister; Barbara and Bob Cohen in memory of Jerry Cohen, father of Bob Cohen, on the anniversary of his yahrzeit; Barbara and Bob Cohen in memory of Jeanette Cohen, mother of Bob Cohen, on the anniversary of her yahrzeit; Charlotte Watt in memory of her mother, Freda Abramsky; Michelle Maidenberg in memory of Robert Benach; Jessica Berman in honor of Alan Kellman for spearing the effort to build a community of Torah readers at Beth El; Jessica Berman in honor of Shari Chinitz for being an incredible teacher; Jessica Berman in honor of Rabbi Isidoro Aizenberg; Erica Epstein in honor of Ellen and Jack Hollander’s grandson; Julie Rockowitz; Steve Cohen in honor of the naming of Shari and Marvin Chinitz grandaughter; Leslie Jaffe for the recovery of Lina Shane; Sol and Linda Haber in honor of Shari and Marvin Chinitz.
IN HONOR OF: Rena and Bob Strauch on the marriage of their granddaughter Kimberly Strauch to Phillip Larie, from Louise and Jason Silverman. Barbara Shulman for her kindness, expertise, and generosity of time spent, from Carole and Jeff Graham. Carrie Fox and David Shechter, on the bar mitzvah of their son Jacob, from Ellen and Jack Hollander. Barbara and David Horowitz on the marriage of their son Joshua to Andrea Weiner, from Ellen and Jack Hollander. Susan and David Schlecker on the engagement of their daughter Rose Schlecker to Adam Shamah, from Ellen and Jack Hollander. Julie Rockowitz on the engagement of her daughter Leora Rockowitz to Ben Yardenay, from Ellen and Jack Hollander, and Marcia and Hy Pryluck. Linda and Steven Newman on the engagement of their son Neil Newman to Arielle Shear, from Ellen and Jack Hollander, and Marcia and Hy Pryluck. IN MEMORY OF: Frieda Kalfus, beloved mother of Grace Kalfus, from Blanche Fried. Rabbi Isidoro Aizenberg, beloved father of Salo Aizenberg, from Marcia and Hy Pryluck. Ruth Arad, beloved sister of Graham Arad, from Ellen and Jack Hollander. Raymond Breakstone, beloved father of Beth Breakstone, from Ellen and Jack Hollander. Linda Heir, beloved wife of Harvey Heir, from Ellen and Jack Hollander. Louis Yavetz, beloved father of Dava Yavetz, from Ellen and Jack Hollander.
THANK YOU FROM HOPE FOR AMAZING RESPONSE FOR TURKEY DRIVE
Dear Beth El Community and Clergy, Our hearts are full of gratitude and appreciation for you. The support and love that we felt during shiva for Frieda Kalfus z”l and in the week after are immeasurable. Sitting and listening to our stories of our dear mother and bubby brought her back to us. Providing meals and treats ensured that we would not be hungry.
For more than twenty, years Beth El Synagogue Center has collected money to buy turkeys for our neighbors who cannot afford to purchase one themselves. I know from being part of this effort that I often wonder how my small contribution can be helpful given the large numbers of families in New Rochelle who need food assistance. We all know how as an aggregate our contributions add up to a much greater contribution. This year at Beth El we had our most successful turkey drive in our history. We raised over $3,000! This result is one which should make every donor proud. When you see the faces of mother and fathers with their children, Senior Citizens and hopeful immigrants coming to the Food Pantry at HOPE, it demonstrates how great a privilege it is to help those in our community. I thank all members of the Clergy, administrative staff, Board of Trustees and all Beth El members who made this Thanksgiving so special for those who received turkeys. As we are grateful for our many blessings, our helping others becomes our greatest blessing.
We feel blessed to be a part of such a special community. With much thanks and love, Grace Kalfus & Bruce Gold Bekkah & Lissy
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SISTERHOOD’S BAUM JUDAICA
GIFT SHOP
Let the Beth El Baum Judaica Gift Shop fulfill your Judaic dreams! Come by to see our new merchandise. We have Shabbat ritual items for your home and for gifts . . .and much more. Give us a call and we’ll meet you at the Gift Shop.
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מאחלת לכם יהיה מלא שביתכם 29 Wilmot Road ,באור , בברכהNY Scarsdale, ! ובשמחה,באושר
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J O C E LY N B U R T O N Real Estate Salesperson
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The Top Producer in the #1 Real Estate Brokerage in New Rochelle
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