Limmud

This Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to USYers who lack the financial resources to participate fully in Encampment, Regional Fall Kinnus, Regional Convention and USY Summer Experience. USY inspires Jewish youth to explore, celebrate and practice ethical values, Jewish living, Zionism and community responsibility based on the ideology of the Conservative Movement. Your support benefits hundreds of METNY area Jewish teens from the extraordinary USY experience. Donate or register at https://www.uscj.org/metnydinner.

Do You Know What You Can Do with Your Beth El Online Account?

Did you make a new friend at an event, but have no way to contact him/her? Do you want a quicker way to make payments and donations to Beth El? Fear not! Using your online Beth El account you can: • access the directory for contact information for members (search by first or last name of any adult or child), • pay your bill, make donations, and • register for and pay for Beth El events! If you need help to access or use the online account, see the instructions at www.bethelnr.org/logininstructions or contact: Shayna Klopott at shayna.klopott@ gmail.com, or Carrie Fox at csfox99@ gmail.com.

KERUV* KORNER

What, No Gala?

As the old joke goes, Jewish holidays are either early or late; they never come on time. But one thing we at Beth El could count on each March was celebrating our Gala, shoehorned on a weekend between Purim and Passover. Even last year, at the epicenter of the pandemic, Beth El celebrated its deserving honorees by showing off their festive finery and thespian skills virtually. So nu? How are we all going to come together and feel the love this year?

Have no fear! Keruv to the rescue… Please join the Mental Health Initiative and Keruv for a wonderful and entertaining virtual gathering on Saturday night, March 13th. You won’t want to miss the high-energy comedienne, storyteller, and inclusion advocate Pamela Rae Schuller “on stage” for What Makes Me Tic, or her powerful message to embrace what makes us different. With honesty and humor she conveys what it was like to grow up with “the most severe case of Tourette’s Syndrome” in North America. Of course, this program is inclusive…Bring your family and friends. Spread the word. Anyone from anywhere is welcome. And it’s free! Just go to bethelnr.org/WhatMakesMeTic to register. (See box on cover.)

The program will run from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm. After telling us her story, Pam will answer any questions from the audience, which is often the most enlightening portion of her program— and, she is just funny. She is always interesting to hear. When she is not on stage, Pamela has worked professionally with teens to foster inclusion and self-acceptance in Jewish institutions, so come with your family. We do recommend that younger children watch with their parents in case they have questions or concerns. Pamela will be covering some painful and difficult material.

In 2021, let’s all get together virtually to celebrate one another. No need to squeeze into your tux or find the right gown. Wear your sweats, pour yourself a drink, and order in the sushi, sliders, or whatever was your favorite at the Gala. We’ll learn together, laugh together, and I promise not to sell any raffles.

Elise K. Richman and Nina Luban, co-chairs

“LET’S TALK ABOUT IT”

Wednesday, March 3rd • 7:30 pm (via zoom)

Facilitated by Shari Baum, L.M.S.W.,WJCS Coordinator, Partners in Caring

This group is open to families who have loved ones in Jewish interfaith families, and are looking for ideas, shared experiences, and resources in a non-judgmental friendly environment. Sharing ideas around holiday celebrations has always been a helpful tool for our group. As Passover approaches, for many this will be a virtual Seder experience again. Please bring your ideas and questions so that we can help each other prepare and create a meaningful experience for our family and each other. Zoom information provided when you RSVP to LCmoocow@@aol.com. Hosted by Elise and Bob Schepp. • Generously funded by UJA-Federation of NY • Sponsored by the Keruv Committee

What Makes Me Tic

with Pamela Rae Schuller March 13th, 7:30 pm

Please see cover.

Westchester Jewish Council proudly invites you to The 26th Annual Julian Y. Bernstein Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony March 16, 2021 | 4 Nisan 5781 • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Every year, the Westchester Jewish Council honors deserving member organizations and their leaders with the Julian Y. Bernstein Distinguished Service Award (DSA). Julian Y. Bernstein was a former Westchester Jewish Council board member, who was a visionary communal leader. Julian believed that doing tzedakah was just as important as giving tzedakah. In tribute to his passion and devotion to the Jewish community, we honor those who follow in his footsteps. This year we honor twenty-six outstanding volunteers in the Jewish Community, including: Beth El member Dr. Brian P. Bosworth

and Irwin S. Davison, Esq. former Executive Director of Beth El This virtual event is free and open to all. Register at www.wjcouncil.org/what-we-do/signature-programs/. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing viewing information. To place an ad in the program go to www.wjcouncil.org, or contact Donna at donna@wjcouncil.org or 914-328-7001.