November 2019 • Vol. 102, No.4 HESHVAN ~ KISLEV 5780 WWW.BETHELNR.ORG
MEN’S CLUB BLOOD DRIVE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Please participate in what is potentially a lifesaving mitzvah. To register and for more information please go to bethelnr.org/blooddrive. Registration not required. Walk-ins welcome!
For more information and to RSVP, please visit bethelnr.org/ MelavehMalkahNov2019. RSVP requested but not required.
QUESTIONS? Call the office or email asgreenberg2@gmail.com.
LOCATION: At the home of Lauren Freeman-Bosworth and Brian Bosworth. Address provided upon R.S.V.P.
Looking to Volunteer? We likely have something to match your interest! Contact Abby Wise at awise@bethelnr.org.
Highlighting Our Volunteers............. page 2 S.M.A.R.T. (Senior Programming)....pgs 6, 7 Open Beit Midrash Returns................ page 3 New Exhibit in Museum.................. page 10
Sisterhood Events.............................page 11 Shabbat Shaboom........................... page 12
Volunteer of the Month: Alan Greenberg
Fill a void, use your skills, make the other’s needs and concerns your own!
Bemakom she’ein anashim, hishtadel lihyot ish. “In a place where there are no people, strive to be a person,” often interpreted to mean, “In a place where there are no leaders, strive to be a leader.”
Hillel is teaching us that someone has to take responsibility, and if there is no one prepared to do so, then you be the one. That doesn’t necessarily mean be the only one, but fill the void with the skills you have. My volunteer journey started seriously in 2001, actually to fill the void. The Bulletin listed the Religious School PTA as “To Be Determined,” and I stepped up to assume the position for the next three years, and then a fourth with Susan Davis. During that time, we tried several new things including increasing the focus on Israel, through new book fair and wine fair vendors, an outdoor campfire night fundraiser, a new Tzahal Passover Hagaddah gift for teachers, and more. Over the years I continued my journey as a volunteer, leading our “Israel at 55” event and coordinating the Men’s Club Shabbat for four years. Currently, Joyce Wechsler and I run the Summer Israel Film Festival and I encourage everyone to learn about Israel through its diverse culture. Also, for the past two plus years I’ve arranged Seudah Shlisheit each Shabbat afternoon. Fresh food and learning have led to an enriched Seudah. Together with Jayne Peister, we are leading the “Green Team” in its attempt to make Beth El more environmentally friendly. We’re starting to gain traction, and with your help we will succeed.
Do you know what our Gabbaim do?
Learn About Limmud
Volunteerism has been in my blood since I was a young child. My father and grandfather were among a small cadre of individuals who founded the Young Israel of Woodmere back in the 1950s. I can still recall that minyanim were done on a rotational basis, moving from house to house, including our own, even though they didn’t have a Rabbi. When a Rabbi was finally hired, I remember my father accompanying the Rebbetzin to purchase a house, and my parents were involved in hosting minyan, gathering people, making chulent, Sisterhood president, Youth committee, Treasurer, organizing a permanent kitchen… and too many other things. That synagogue now has about 1,000 families, eight daily morning minyanim, seven on Shabbat, all kinds of Torah classes, and has spawned countless shuls in the area. A community that started with a handful, a minyan so to speak, is now a large one of very active volunteers. In Pirkei Avot 2:6 Hillel Ben Gamliel says:
“Learning is greater than action for learning is what inspires us to act.” -Babylonian Talmud, Kiddushin 40b
Originally, the word Gabbai was an Aramaic word for a tax collector, but now it is used to describe the people/person who assist(s) the running of synagogue services. During services at Beth El, we have two types of Gabbaim, those who stand on both sides of the Torah reader, checking the text and assisting those called for a Torah Honor, and the “floor” Gabbai who assigns honors, answers questions, and acts as a liaison between the clergy and the congregation. Thirty years ago, the “floor” Gabbai was one man. Approximately twenty-five years ago, a few additional men were added to a small rotation. And, after Beth El became fully egalitarian, women were added to the rotation as well. Today, four women and three men— Susan Solow-Dubin, Avi Einzig, Lauren Freeman-Bosworth, Donna Levy, Michael Wechsler, Robin Yairi, and Steven Young—serve the congregation on a rotating basis. On Shabbat and Yom Tov mornings, the Gabbai receives a list of honors assigned to those celebrating a simcha or observing a yahrzeit. We work with the rabbis to assign any open honors and pay particular attention to newcomers and visitors. If there is a simcha, we work with the family to ensure that their guests are where they should be and that they understand their honors and roles. Additionally, we work with the ushers and greeters if there are any out of the ordinary situations that require the attention of the clergy or maintenance staff. Members are urged to call the office during the week if they have a specific reason to request an honor. The Gabbaim welcome suggestions and attempt to accommodate all requests if there are openings. We are all honored to serve the community and assist in the orderly running of the service.
Over the past few years, part of our emerging vision is the idea that Torah learning is a core value of our community. It’s our belief that Limmud, or Jewish learning, can change lives and lead to renewal and transformation. And it is for that reason that we have created many opportunities for the community to come together and learn in a way we might never have before; to explore traditional texts in the hopes of finding answers to some of the questions we didn’t even know we had. In addition to some of the daytime classes that have taken place over the years—like those taught by Rabbi Molly Karp, Rabbi David Hojda, Jack Gruenberg, Dr. Carol Diament, and Rabbi David Schuck—we now offer a few weekly learning opportunities in the evening. Most notably among these is our award-winning Open Beit Midrash initiative. Each week we come together to share food and drinks, in a setting that is relaxed and non-judgmental, in order to build new relationships and strengthen old ones. We then break up into a few classes. At the end of each month, we invite a scholar from the New York area to teach a subject in their field of study, something we do all together as one community. It is easier for words of Torah to penetrate our hearts when we are together. Another new addition to our learning programming at Beth El is our Jewish Parenting Learning Circle. This is a discussion-based learning with Rabbi Schuck for our parents of school-aged children. Parents are encouraged to think about issues involved in parenting through a Jewish lens. We are so proud of our classes and access to high-quality Torah learning and we hope that everyone connected to our community in some way or another will come and learn with us! 2
OPEN BEIT MIDRASH: NOVEMBER 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. Rabbinic Fellow, Jessica Fisher will also teach one of the classes this month. We begin at 7:30 p.m. with drinks and food followed by learning promptly at 8:00 p.m.
UPCOMING DATES: Thursday, November 7 Tuesday, November 12 (Jessica Fisher)
Explore. Seek. Learn. Transform. For more on our Open Beit Midrash, visit bethelnr.org/openbeit
OPEN BEIT MIDRASH: SCHOLAR VISIT Medieval Jews and Christians Read Scripture
Thursday, November 21 | 7:30 p.m. Robert A. Harris is professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages at The Jewish Theological Seminary, teaching courses in biblical literature and commentary, particularly medieval Jewish biblical exegesis. Over the years, Dr. Harris has served JTS in a variety of roles, including assistant to the director of The JTS Library, professor-in-residence at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, and director of several musical theater productions. Dr. Harris is an expert in the history of medieval biblical exegesis. His dissertation was titled The Literary Hermeneutic of Rabbi Eliezer of Beaugency. In 2004 he published a book in the Brown Judaic Studies series, Discerning Parallelism: A Study in Northern French Medieval Jewish Biblical Exegesis. In addition, he has published many articles and reviews in both American and Israeli journals.
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“THE WISDOM OF OZ” AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL, LITERARYp.m. & POLITICAL WRITINGS MEETINGS ARE 7:30–9:00 In Memory of Amos Oz. Discussions and Readings This is a FREE event! from Memoirs, Novels, and Political Essays 2018–2019 SCHEDULE:
Beth El Members: $65 | Community Members: $100 October 24, 2018 Session Dates | of Thursdays: The Last Watchman Old Cairo by Michael David Lukas
TORAH PORTION STUDY PARASHA HASHAVUA with Jack Gruenberg Thursdays at 1:30 pm in Beth El’s library. No R.S.V.P.
October 31 • November 7, 14, 21 • December 5, 12 January 30, 2019 The Plumbegin Tree with by Ellen Marie Wiserman Sessions a lesson from Dr. Carol Diament followed by a short break and a
May 1, 2019 political lesson from Rabbi David Schuck. Karolina’s Twins by Ronald Balston Dr. Carol Diament: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
June 27, 2019 Rabbi David Schuck: 10:45 a.m.–Noon The Female Persuasion by Meg Woilitzer
Zumba
Please buy and read for the first class:
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
“An Autobiographical Vein” 4 stories pp. 357–386 in The Amos Oz Reader, Houghton Harcourt Co. at 2009 Questions? PleaseMifflin contact Erica Publ. Epstein 914.391.6662 or
Cynthia Glickman atfrom 914.582.6297 Dear Zealots: Letters a Divided Land (Translated by Jessica Cohen) Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publ. Co. 2018. Readings to be presented in class.
Join us from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on the below dates. Each class is $10 (cash) and no advance R.S.V.P. is needed. Questions? Contact Carrie Fox at csfox99@gmail.com. - November 3 - November 10 - November 17 - November 24 - December 8 - December 15
Regsiter at bethelnr.org/oz. Walk-ins welcome! At Beth El Synagogue Center
The Den @ Beth El is opening its doors this month. Stay tuned. AIPAC CONFERENCE MARCH 1-3, 2020
Beth El Synagogue Center is proud to be a communal partner of this year’s Annual Westchester/Fairfield County THANKSGIVING DIVERSITY BREAKFAST
Join Beth El at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. Early bird registration is available! To attend with the Beth El delegation, please contact Rabbi Sitkin at zsitkin@bethelnr.org.
Misheberach List Update
Thursday, November 21st • 7:30am – 10:00am
Any name added to the Misheberach list will be automatically removed after one month. If a name needs to remain for another month, please reach out again to a member of the clergy.
Imam Mohamed Shaffleq Chace, Richard Leroy, Mecca Santana These honorees exemplify our theme of Inner Strength, Bold Action: Recognizing Those who Harness Their Individuality to Embrace Their Neighbor. The breakfast is the largest interfaith event of the year in the region.
HONORING
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Ivri for Hebrew Speakers. Look for more information soon on a mechanism we are developing for creating new “Beth El Interest Groups.” In the meantime, feel free to contact me with any ideas you have. As I mentioned on Kol Nidre, participating in Beth El’s programs is an opportunity, a privilege of being a Mark Silver member of this wonderful community, not an obligation. But while participating in our programs is not obligatory, I believe that as members of the Beth El community we do have an important responsibility to engage in acts of chesed— often translated as acts of loving kindness. We have a wonderful Chesed Committee that helps those in need. I encourage you to contact Sandy Gruenberg (gamson36@gmail.com) or Ellen Gelboim (esgelboim@gmail.com) to volunteer. Or contact Rabbi Sitkin (zsitkin@bethelnr.org) to participate in our Bikkur Cholim program (visiting the sick). But, of course, no formal mechanism is needed to help others. Feel free to use your own initiative to call or visit a person who isn’t well, invite someone to lunch or dinner, or approach a newcomer or a mourner at minyan. This is all part of how we enrich our lives while enriching those of others. See you in shul!
The current month of Heshvan is referred to as “Mar Heshvan”—“bitter Heshvan”—because unlike Tishrei, with its many holidays, Heshvan has none. Although devoid of holidays, Heshvan is an important month on Beth El’s calendar since it is when our programming year gets into full swing. So this seems like a fitting time to ask yourself how you want Beth El to fit into your plans for the coming months. What is the right activity for you to add to your Beth El portfolio? This Bulletin, our website (www.bethelnr.org), our Shabbat Announcements, the mid-week “Ride the El!” email, and the rack of flyers in the lobby offer numerous events that might hit the spot. On the other hand, we offer so many programs from which to choose that it can be overwhelming. To be honest, I don’t always make it through to the end of the Shabbat announcements and sometimes a great program sneaks up on me and surprises me. Often the best ideas come from like-minded congregants. Why not reach out to your Beth El friends to find out their favorite events—and maybe join them? Conversely, please recommend your favorites to others and bring them with you. And when you visit “The Den@Beth El” in the Wiener Lounge for a cup of coffee or a schmooze—and I hope you will—this sounds to me like a good topic for conversation. If, despite our many offerings, you don’t find exactly what you are looking for, feel free to start something new. This is how our energized and growing Green Team got started, and our Chug
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Phyllis Feingold Selected for Senior Hall of Fame Induction Friday, December 6th
COMMUNITY SHABBAT SERVICE AND DINNER November 22 • 6:30 pm Contact Jack Klebanow for details at jklebanow@bethelnr.org.
Phyllis Feingold
COLLEGE-AGE COMMITTEE
We are pleased to announce that Phyllis Feingold has been selected to be inducted into Westchester County’s Senior Citizen Hall of Fame. Phyllis will be formally inducted on Friday, December 6th, in the Grand Ballroom of the Westchester Marriott Hotel, Tarrytown, at 11:30 am.
The College-Age Committee will pack for an early Hanukkah and finals treats on
Wednesday evening, December 4th.
Reserve your spot ($65 per ticket) by contacting Julie Rockowitz, 914-235-2700, ext. 256.
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Go get your friends and come on over!
Wednesday Mornings — 10:30
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Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Come for coffee and join the fun! This program is free of charge, so put on your silver sneakers and join us! First Wednesday of the month ....... November 6: BALANCE, with Tim, North End Fitness Second Wednesday of the month ... November 13: GOLDEN ZUMBA, with Laura Third Wednesday of the month........ November 20: CHAIR YOGA, with Nan
at 11:30 am, Current Events Discussion, with Shari Baum, M.S.W. No exercise on Wednesday, November 27th. Exercise resumes on Wednesday, December 4th. Exercise instructors subject to change without notice. Newcomers welcome. For information or to R.S.V.P. for any SMART (Senior Mature Adults Retired Together) activity, contact Julie Rockowitz at jrockowitz@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 256.
SMART Group Event (Senior Mature Adults Retired Together) Join us for our first program of the year, stay for a dairy lunch, no charge, catch up with old friends and make some new ones.
MOMENTS THAT
mattered
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. | Coffee, schmooze and the newspaper 10:30 a.m. | Join author Pamela Hall, a long time New Rochelle resident, to discuss her book, Moments that Mattered. Through Pamela’s eyes, sensibilities, and wisdom, we will begin to consider the people and forces who have determined and shaped our fortunes.
Moments that mattered. No charge, RSVP for lunch is appreciated. To RSVP, please contact Julie Rockowitz at jrockowitz@bethelnr.org or 914.235.2700 ext. 256. 7
KERUV* KORNER This column reaches you during a quiet, holiday-free pause in the Jewish calendar. It was penned, however, from deep within the stream of our yamim noraim, Days of Awe (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur), as they flowed into the z’man simhateinu, Time of Our Joy (Sukkot and Simchat Torah). And it is to that earlier time, on the morning after Yom Kippur, that I’d like us to return for the rest of this column. The Keruv Committee, along with other dedicated committees and individuals, devote substantial energy toward the common goal of “inclusion”— ensuring that all who walk through Beth El’s doors seeking engagement with Judaism are welcomed and, ultimately, Jewishly enriched. During Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, sermons and speeches interspersed throughout prayer services devoted quiet but persistent attention to inclusion. Rabbi Sitkin offered the vision of a growing Bikkur Cholim effort to make certain that when individuals who desire to Jewishly engage are unable to walk through Beth El’s
*“Keruv” = to bring close, to draw near
doors, we will reverse standard operating procedure and walk through theirs. BESC President Mark Silver detailed new initiatives to bring our community closer and, in doing so, abbreviated the synagogue’s mission to eight words: Beth El’s goal is to enrich people’s lives, all lives. And Rabbi Schuck, in stirring and moving addresses, reminded us of the historical perspective on inclusion. The day after Yom Kippur saw a gathering of citizens at Westchester’s Holocaust Memorial Garden, responding to a cowardly anti-Semitic act of vandalism on erev Yom Kippur. It was certainly gratifying to see other faith leaders in attendance, yet the historical perspective—and the lesson repeatedly taught for centuries—is that if we, all of us, do not stand together, we will not stand at all. Nina Luban and Elise Richman Keruv Co-Chairs Next Keruv Committee Meeting: Sunday, November 17th, 12:00 noon (there'll be bagels)
THE HAFTARAH INITIATIVE
Exact dates will be determined by Shari and class participants. Please contact her (information below).
We are pleased to announce a new initiative to encourage broader participation in the Haftarah reading during Shabbat services. Steven Cohen has agreed to oversee this effort and will be reaching out to various groups and individuals over the coming weeks and months to solicit volunteers. We encourage all those interested in reading Haftarah to sign up using the Beth El sign up link at bethelnr.org/torahsignup and to feel free to reach out to Steven (scohen@kanekessler. com) or Cantor Aqua (uaqua@bethelnr.org) with any questions or requests for assistance. A special request is being made to those that may have given thought over the years about reading the Haftarah, but have been reluctant because of a weaker knowledge of Hebrew or trope. Please reach out to Steven on Shabbat or by email and let him know who you are— without any obligation. A evening program is being put together to provide special support to those in this category.
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CHUG IVRI
Have fun with Yiddish!
Want to practice your Hebrew-speaking skills? Join our Chug Ivri!
FRIDAYS, 1:00 pm at beth el
We meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm at Beth El (conference room).
Call Bea Freedman, 914-337-8645.
Questions? Contact Phyllis Steinberg at Phyllis. steinberg@gmail.com
ISRAELI DANCING WANT TO LEARN HEBREW?
Learn old and new dances
Join Miri for her Wednesday Ulpan classes!
with Cantor Uri Aqua
SUNDAYS, 10:00 am – 11:00
Ulpan is an Israeli method for teaching; improving all Hebrew skills, reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension. Classes are at all levels, whether you are just learning the Aleph Bet or are already carrying on a conversation in Hebrew. Beginner classes are 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm; Intermediate classes are 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm; and Advanced classes are 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
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$10 per class at Beth El Synagogue Center
Dates are November 13, 20; December 4, 11, 18.
Interested? E-mail uaqua@bethelnr.org. Wear comfy clothes and sneakers.
Contact Miri at MiriUlpan@gmail.com, or 914-602-1503.
Young Parent
BIKKUR CHOLIM SESSIONS
HAPPY HOUR
2019-2020 DATES
7:30 PM
All sessions will occur from 7:00–8:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Come join us for a great opportunity to meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment.
JOIN US ON MARCH 18 18 & MARCH 18 SEPTEMBER Bikkur Cholim Session (Learning) We will study Jewish texts to enrich our understanding of illness, aging, and death.
DECEMBER 18 & MAY 20 Bikkur Cholim Session (Processing) We will have open-group processing for anyone who regularly interacts with friends or family members living with illness, is homebound, or are struggling to navigate old age and would like to reflect on how to bring more intention and awareness to those interactions.
Please contact Rabbi Sitkin at zsitkin@bethelnr.org if you are interested in participating in this important work.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS September Growlers November 1917 at at North End Tavern November1719 The Gnarly December atat Vintage 1891 Vine December at Vintage 1891 January 21 at17North End Tavern January 21 at North End Tavern March 17 at Tavern 32 March 17 at Tavern 32 April 21 at Growlers April 21 at Growlers May 19 (place to be decided)
No registration required. Open to all.
May 19subject at The Gnarly Vine Dates to change!
Questions? For more information, contact Zach Seiden at Zach05@gmail.com.
Dates Subject to Change!
Kanner-Kurzon Museum Welcomes Artist Laura Renee Beth El is proud to welcome its newest exhibit to the museum. “Some Place Like Home,” by local artist Laura Renee, will be in our Kanner-Kurzon Museum through the end of November. There will be an artist reception on Thursday, November 21st, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Come and enjoy wine and cheese while you view her artwork! You can also view the artist’s work on her website at laurarenee.com. Ann Davis, Museum Committee
About the artist Laura Renee was born in Brooklyn, New York, and spent her childhood in New Jersey. She became interested in drawing and painting at an early age and quickly began to view the world with an artist’s eye. After developing her own style, Renee graduated from Muhlenberg College with a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art. While continuing her studies at the Arts Students League of New York and living in Hoboken, New Jersey, Renee was inspired to paint scenes capturing Hoboken’s old world charm. The vibrant colors and energy of the city had a lasting impression on the young artist. Renee spent 10 years living and painting in Hoboken where she exhibited her work at several locations including the Hoboken Historical Museum and Gallery 1200. Renee left her mark on the city with several murals which can be seen at the Hoboken Hospital, as well as the Hoboken Multipurpose Center. Now living with her husband and daughter in Westchester, NY, Renee is finding her inspiration from her newly adopted hometown of New Rochelle and the nearby towns along the Hudson River and Sound Shore. She continues to paint from life and captures the old-world charm of these historic towns. Her warm color palette, expressive brushwork, and unique use of perspective gives a fresh interpretation to some of these timeless waterfront communities most cherished landmarks. With a passion for life, her paintings bring forth images of the world around her. Her work graces many public sites and private collections nationwide. “Painting, for me, is a journey of expressing the feeling in that moment. I become involved on a personal level, capturing my experience through my art.” – Laura Renee
New Rochelle Hadassah Presents MICHAEL KAPLOWITZ
Join Beth El Sisterhood and the
Symphony of Westchester
Westchester County Legislator
Mr. Kaplowitz will discuss The State of the County
An All Beethoven Program
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th at Beth El Synagogue Center
12:00 Noon: Light Lunch 12:30 pm: Hadassah Meeting • 1:00 pm: Program New Rochelle Hadassah is thrilled to welcome Michael Kaplowitz, who has represented the 4th District (Yorktown, New Castle and Somers) since 1998. He previously served as Vice-Chairman of the Board, and on January 6, 2014 was elected as Chairman of the Board and re-elected as Chairman, unanimously, in 2016. As Chairman, Kaplowitz led the Legislature in passing major initiatives, such as a public-private partnership with the County’s historic Playland Amusement Park and most recently, the lease of the “North 60” property in Valhalla, which will soon be home to a major $1.2 billion bio-tech center and many new, good paying jobs. Throughout his 21-year career in public service, Kaplowitz has earned a reputation as a Legislator who works diligently to foster an atmosphere of collegiality with all of his colleagues.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019 | 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $40 per person Join Beth El Sisterhood and the Symphony of Westchester at Iona College for an evening of Beethoven Music including Piano Concerto no. 5 op. 73 in E flat Major. With guest artist Alon Goldstein, Israeli Classical Pianist. Tickets must be purchased in advance. All checks must be made out to Beth El Sisterhood. Please contact Carole Graham to purchase tickets at 914-576-6617 or carolegraham@optonline.net.
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Sisterhood Scene Whew! The raucous joy of Sukkot and Simchat Torah have passed and now Jewish cooks everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief. The month of Tishri is finally over and the many treks to shul have been finished, as have the many scrumptious meals been devoured. What’s next? This new month, which began with a two day Rosh Hodesh, or new moon, began on October 29th and 30th. Now comes the month of Heshvan, or Marheshvan as it is called in most Rabbinic literature. Until the Babylonian exile, the months were referred to by their order such as the first month or the fifth month, etc. Coming out of Babylonia and being influenced by their ways of life, we added names of various extractions to the list of months. These names have persisted till this day. Throughout the Mishna and the Talmud, this month is called Marheshvan or bitter Heshvan. This name is also used on legal documents and also when the new month is blessed the Shabbat before the month’s beginning. So where did this extra name come from? Why is it considered bitter? Some say that since this is a month devoid of all holidays and fast days, it is a bitter month. Our foremothers Sarah and Rachel passed away during this month. Others say that Mar means a “drop of water” since this is the month when the all Jews start praying for rain for the Land of Israel. Whatever its derivation, we at Sisterhood
have taken it upon ourselves to make the month a productive joyous one and not a bitter one this year. How? First, the ninth of the month brings our concert by the Westchester symphony at Iona College (see box, page 10). Music always lifts the heart. Our annual Paid-Up Membership Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 14th (box below). It will be complete with camaraderie, a boutique, a delicious meal, wine and hors d’oeuvres, and musical accompaniment by our own Jack Klebanow. People lift our energy. Also, our cooking for those-inneed at HOPE Soup Kitchen continues on Tuesdays, led by Barbara Engelson and her crew, and this lifts our spirits. We end the month with the American holiday of Thanksgiving, where families will gather to celebrate the Fall Harvest and our many abundances. Then we look forward to Kislev and the light of the Hanukkah holiday. Join Us!!! Let’s make the month a full, special one together. Sandy Gruenberg, Sisterhood President
Sisterhood’s Ongoing Programs
BAGELS & BOOKS
CARD ROOM: 12:45 pm weekly: Canasta, Mondays; Mah Jongg, Tuesdays WALKING CLUB: 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. E-mail Phyllis at pjf920@verizon.net.
Join us for a stimulating discussion, coffee, and bagels! We Were the Lucky Ones, by Georgia Hunter Monday, November 25 • 9:30 am
Save the Date . . . Monday, January 20, 2020 for one of our most popular events! Sisterhood’s Annual Cinema Brunch Watch the Bulletin for more details
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT ARLENE SALMAN 914-235-2485, AESALMAN@AOL.COM.
QUESTIONS? Contact Arlene: aesalman@aol.com, or 914-235-2485.
Share an evening with your Sisters at the
Sisterhood Paid-Up Membership Dinner November 14, 2019
Cocktail Hour at 6:00pm | Dinner at 7:00pm
Light Entertainment with Jack Klebanow Come see Marie Miller with her popular line of clothing and gifts (With us previously at Cinema Brunch) Please RSVP Lori Schwartz at oreomets13@yahoo.com/633-6989 if you haven’t already done so
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NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS Before Simchat Torah, many of our classes went on a Torah Walk and counted all of the Torahs in Beth El Synagogue Center. While we were in the Chapel we opened the Ark and took out a real Torah. We discussed the many parts of the Torah and we verbalized many new Hebrew vocabulary words: Beit Kenesset.................Synagogue Yad.................................Torah pointer M’eel .............................Torah cover Aron...............................Ark Degel..............................Flag Hashem..........................God Siddur ...........................Prayerbook Our gathering culminated in singing and dancing with the Torahs. Subsequently, each class created an Aron Kodesh, an ark, to house their class Sefer Torah. What a rich month October was! Ronnie Becher, Director
This past month, chock full of holidays, afforded the Nursery School children an expansive opportunity for deep learning. Shofarot, luluvim, etrogim and Torahs were in all of our classrooms. There was intense blowing, shaking, smelling, exploring and comparing. We decorated our outdoor school sukkah with murals, wall hangings, and many artistic creations. Using lumber and PVC pipes, many of our classes built their own sukkah right in their room! Classes were also able to enjoy snack and/or lunch in the many Sukkot of Beth El. We even had a few “off-site” excursions. Our four-year-old classes went by bus on two field trips related to our curriculum— apple cidering at Greenburgh Nature Center and a visit to the Stuart Farm apple orchard. They also walked to Rabbi Sitkin’s sukkah and enjoyed snacks and story time. The Gezah classes went on a fall walk and “discovered” a sukkah right on North Avenue! The children enjoyed a rice and eggroll snack in the Eden Wok sukkah! What a treat!
TODDLER TIME FOR CHILDREN WITH BIRTHDAYS: Jan. 1, 2018–Dec. 31, 2018 9:15-10:30 a.m. Begins Thursday, October 3 Registration is required. 9:15–10:30 a.m. Register at bethelnr.org/toddlertimefall2019
$490 for 14 Sessions FALL SESSION: NOVEMBER 14,17,2124 OCTOBER: 3,7,10, DECEMBER 5, 12,21 19 NOVEMBER: 7, 14, JANUARY 2, 9, 16, 23
DECEMBER: 5, 12, 19 JANUARY: 2, 9, 16, 23
•(note: Play, Art & Music classes began in October) • Make new friends and learn together!
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A Note from the Director…
Religious School Dismissal Procedures
It has been wonderful to spend time with so many of you throughout the holidays this year. From Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, to all of our Sukkot programming (Sukkah Decorating, Sushi in the Sukkah, the Sukkah Walk…), Horah with the Torah, Petting Zoo Day for Ruach and Chaverim in honor of Parashat Noach, and so much more, we’ve really kicked off the year and we can’t wait for all that’s coming in November! This month you can hang out with us for Movie Day on Election Day (November 5), so drop your kids off while you head to the polls! The “No School Party” at Sky Zone on Veteran’s Day (November 11) is open to everyone, and that’s just the beginning! There is fun for kids of all ages—community service hours are available on both of these days for our teens in addition to joining in on the programming fun themselves. Beth El College-Age students and grads: Are you home for Thanksgiving? Meet us at Mikey Dubb’s Frozen Custard on North Avenue on Wednesday, November 27th, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm! Join members of the Beth El Clergy and me for FREE frozen custard! Tell your friends and let me know if you can join us! Enjoy November! Bekkah Gold, Director of Youth and Family Engagement
In September we began a new dismissal proceedure. Religious School Dismissal takes place between 5:40 pm and 6:10 pm every Thursday that Religious School is in session. Cars should enter the parking lot through the entrance closer to North Avenue on Northfield Road, looping through the front parking lot and snaking up to the front entrance, picking up children at the red doors by the Office of Youth and Family Engagement. Families were given color-coated cards for each of their children with their name and class listed. Parents or caregivers will put one card in the driver’s side window and hand one card to Stephanie, who will get your child and your child will hand you back your card, as if to match them together so we ensure everyone is safe. For those who would like to park, please use the second entrance on Northfield Road, further from North Avenue. Bekkah will be stationed outside so that the path to the second and third parking lots are accessible to anyone trying to enter or exit the building. NOTE TO THE COMMUNITY: If you plan to enter and/or leave Beth El during this window, please park in the second and third parking lots. All October Religious School dates are listed under Religious School Highlights. We look forward to a smoother process that maintains the safety and security of our children. This is our top priority. Thank you for your patience as we get used to this dismissal procedure!
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Turn clocks back one hour—end of Daylight Savings Time Religious School (RS); Chess Club No RS Cooking Chug Religious School Religious School; Chess Club RS Cooking Chug Religious School Religious School; Chess Club RS Cooking Chug RS Board Meeting, 7:45 pm Religious School RS Kehillah for Families, 9:00 am RS Schmooze for Parents, 9:30 am Chess Club RS Cooking Chug Religious School Closed—Thanksgiving Weekend
Our Kitah Hey (5th Grade) classes in the Religious School had a build-a-class-sukkah competition! With some effort and teamwork, here is one of the finished products! 14
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November Teen Highlights
Lindsay Reis Bat Mitzvah Celebration YC Movie Day, 1:30 pm. Open to All Youth, grades K-12. Cub Scouts Talia Mamaysky Bat Mitzvah Celebration Melavah Malkah (off-site for parents), 7:30 pm YC No School Party at Sky Zone, 1:30 pm (Open to All Youth, Gr. K-12) Ruach/Chaverim & Families Shabbat Services and Dinner, 5:30 pm Alexander Meckler Bar Mitzvah Celebration Treats & Torah with Jessica Fisher, 12:45 pm after Services and Kiddush Lunch (bethelnr.org/treatsandtorah) BE Mitzvah Experience Session 2 for 6th Graders and Families, 10:30 am Cub Scouts Family Education with Jessica Fisher, 10:30 am-12:00 pm Stay tuned for details. Open to All!
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Teen Shabbat Program, 10:30 am Teen Learning METNY USY Regional Fall Kinnus (off-site) Teen Board Meeting Teen Learning Teen Challah Bake, 6:30 pm. Open to all 8th-12th graders “Screenagers� for Teens & Parents, 12:00 pm College-Age Reunion at Mikey Dubbs, 4:00 pm Rabbi Sitkin taught our teens how to make sushi in our makeshift Sukkah. The rain didn't stop us from celebrating!
All smiles at Beth El Religious School! Learning Tefillah with Kitah Dalet (4th Grade) We had a great time decorating our community Sukkah with past and newly made decorations.
Treats & Torah
New Shabbat Initiative for Families
After Kiddush November 16 & December 14
FREE EVENT Beth El kids and their grownups are invited to join rabbinic fellow Jessica Fisher for snacks, family learning, and hanging out after Kiddush at the Old Orchard house. We'll walk together from Beth El at 12:30 p.m. or you can meet us there at 12:45 p.m. Registration requested, but walk-ins are welcome. RSVP at bethelnr.org/treatsandtorah.
*COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AVAILABLE FOR ALL TEENS IN GRADES 8-12
Questions? Please contact Jessica Fisher at jessicafisher716@gmail.com for more info.
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NOVEMBER 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 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 Youth Engagement ...........Bekkah Gold Sp. Projects Dir. /Asst.to Clergy ......L. Newman OFFICERS President .......................................Mark Silver Executive Vice President.........Robert Patchen Vice President ......Lauren Freeman-Bosworth Vice President ........................ David Shechter Vice President ........................ Debbie Young Treasurer ................................ Barbara Cohen Financial Secretary ........................Ellen Barlis Recording Secretary ............Nancy Mayerfield
Daf Shevui 12:30 pm every Shabbat Beth El offers Hebrew Ulpan classes every Wednesday. Beginner: 6:30 pm; Intermediate 7:30 pm; Advanced 8:30 pm. Try a class! 3
Shacharit 8:00am
5 HESHVAN
Religious School 9:00 am Zumba 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am Chess Club 11:00 am
Mincha/Maariv 4:40 pm Daylight Savings Time Ends— Turn clock back 1 hour at 2:00 am
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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
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Shacharit 6:55am
6 HESHVAN
Mincha/Maariv 4:40 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:40 pm ELECTION DAY
13 HESHVAN
Sisterhood President .......... Sandy Gruenberg Men’s Club President ........... Steven L. Young Religious Sch. Parent Org. ........Sharon Brown, Julia Keltz, Lisa Mandelker Marci Marcus Nursery Sch. Parent Org. ......... Gayle Salama Joana Esterow
Religious School 9:00 am Zumba 9:30 am UJA Inclusion Grant 360 Assessment 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am Chess Club 11:00 am
Jewish Short Stories 10:00 am Canasta 12:45 pm Youth Community “No School Party” at Skyzone 1:30 pm (grades K-12)
BULLETIN EDITOR
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm VETERANS’ DAY
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Daily Minyan Beth El maintains morning and evening services every day of the year. Contact Associate Cantor Uri Aqua, 914-235-2700, ext. 222.
* Minyan times listed on this
calendar page and elsewhere in The Bulletin are accurate as of the date of printing. Please visit the Beth El website www.bethelnr.org/calendar for the most up-to-date information. NOTE: Friday evening services are held at 7:00 pm throughout the spring and summer months.
Shacharit 8:00am
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Religious School 9:00 am Encounter Pre-Travel Session 9:00 am Zumba 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am BE Mitzvah Experience 10:30 am Chess Club 11:00 pm Keruv Meeting 12:00 pm
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Shacharit 8:00am
26 HESHVAN
Religious School 9:00 am Rel. Sch. Kehillah & Schmooze 9:00 am Zumba 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am Family Education with Jessica 10:30 am Chess Club 12:00 pm VAT Meeting 12:00 pm Beth El Mental Health Initiative 12:00 pm Mincha/Maariv 4:10pm
Sisterhood Board Meeting 6:30 pm Audit & Finance 7:30 pm Chug Ivri 7:30 pm
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14 HESHVAN
Shacharit 7:00am
Walking Club 9:30 am
Dance Class 6:00 pm
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Shacharit 6:55am
20 HESHVAN
Jewish Short Stories 10:00 am Nursery School Pedagogy Mtg. 12:00 pm Canasta 12:45 pm Dance Class 6:00 pm
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Shacharit 6:55am
Mah Jongg 12:45 pm Open Beit Midrash: Nosh 7:30 pm; Discussions 8:00 pm
Jewish Parenting Learning Circle 7:30 pm Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
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Shacharit 7:00am
21 HESHVAN
SMART Discussion 10:00 am
Walking Club 9:30 am
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
7 HESHVAN
Religious School Closed
Shacharit 6:55am
Linda Newman
Shacharit 7:00am
SMART Discussion 10:00 am Mah Jongg 12:45 pm Youth Community Movie Day 1:30 pm (gr K-12)
Shacharit 8:00am
AFFILIATES
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Walking Club 9:30 am Jewish Short Stories 10:00 am Canasta 12:45 pm Dance Class 6:00 pm
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METNY USY REGIONAL FALL KINNUS
TUESDAY
Hadassah Meeting followed by speaker Michael Kaplowitz 12:00 pm Mah Jongg 12:45 pm Re-Introduction to Judaism 7:30 pm Chug Ivri 7:30 pm Young Parents Happy Hour 7:30 pm (off-site) Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
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Shacharit 7:00am
28 HESHVAN
Sisterhood Bagels and Books 9:30 am Jewish Short Stories 10:00 am Walking Club 11:30 am Canasta 12:45 pm Dance Class 6:00 pm
Ritual Committee Meeting 7:30 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:10pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:10pm
Mah Jongg 12:45 pm
HESHVAN ~ KISLEV 5780 WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
THURSDAY 1
SHABBAT
3 HESHVAN
Shacharit 7:00am
Dance Class 3:30 pm Cafe Shabbat 5:15 pm
8 HESHVAN
Limmud: Israeli Judaism, Rabbi Karp 9:30 am (off-site) Get SMART Get Fit 10:30 am Nursery School Half Day: Dismissal 12:00 pm CSA Pick Up 4:30 pm Green Team Meeting 7:30 pm Teen Parent Meeting 7:30 pm Cantillation Class 8:00 pm (off-site) Mincha/Maariv 4:40 pm
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15 HESHVAN
Shacharit 7:00am
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Shacharit 6:55am
9 HESHVAN
Mincha/Maariv 4:40 pm
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Shacharit 6:55am
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Toddler Time 9:15 am The Wisdom of Oz 9:30 am Limmud: Talmud with Rabbi Hojda 10:00 am Parashat Hashavua, with Jack 1:30 pm Religious School 4:00 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
Shacharit 7:00am
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Limmud: Israeli Judaism, Rabbi Karp 9:30 am (off-site) Get SMART Get Fit 10:30 am Current Events with Shari Baum 11:30 am Hebrew Ulpan 6:30 pm Religious School Board Meeting 7:45 pm HR Meeting 7:45 pm Cantillation Class 8:00 pm (off-site) Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
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Shacharit 7:00am
29 HESHVAN
Limmud: Israeli Judaism, Rabbi Karp 9:30 am (off-site) Get SMART Get Fit 10:30 am Rosh Hodesh 12:30 pm College-Age Reunion at Mikey Dubbs 4:00 pm Cantillation Class 8:00 pm (off-site) Mincha/Maariv 4:10pm
Shacharit 7:00am
Toddler Time 9:15 am The Wisdom of Oz 9:30 am Limmud: Talmud with Rabbi Hojda 10:00 am Parashat Hashavua, with Jack 1:30 pm Religious School 4:00 pm Cub Scouts 6:00 pm Teen Learning 6:30 pm Open Beit Midrash: Nosh 7:30 pm; Disc. 8pm Re-Introduction to Judaism 7:30 pm Nursery School Board Mtg 7:30 pm Mincha/Maariv 4:40 pm
Limmud: Israeli Judaism, Rabbi Karp 9:30 am (off-site) Get SMART Get Fit 10:30 am Last CSA Pick Up 4:30 pm Hebrew Ulpan 6:30 pm Teen Board Meeting 7:00 pm Cantillation Class 8:00 pm (off-site) Board of Trustees 8:00 pm
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Paid Up Sisterhood Membership Dinner Cocktails, 6:00 pm; Dinner, 7:00 pm Teen Learning 6:30 pm
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Shacharit 6:55am
10 HESHVAN
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30 HESHVAN
Nursery School, Religious School & Synagogue Offices Closed
Mincha/Maariv 4:10pm ROSH HODESH THANKSGIVING
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11 HESHVAN
METNY USY REGIONAL FALL KINNUS Officers Meeting 8:00 am
4:25 pm
Dance Class 3:30 pm
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Shacharit 7:00am Shabbat Shaboom 12:00 pm Dance Class 3:30 pm
4:19 pm
Ruach and Chaverim Shabbat Service and Dinner 5:30 pm
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Shacharit 7:00am
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Shacharit 6:55am
1 KISLEV
Nursery School Closed Synagogue Offices Closed 4:10 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:10pm ROSH HODESH
Shabbat ends 5:24 pm
Chai House Visits Birthday Shabbat
METNY USY FALL KINNUS
Bat Mitzvah Talia Mamaysky Horowitz Baby Naming Shabbat Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Service Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Melaveh Malkah 7:30 pm (loc tbd) Sis. West. Symphony 8:00 pm (off-site) Mincha/Maariv 4:30 pm
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Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast 7:30 am (off-site) Toddler Time 9:15 am The Wisdom of Oz 9:30 am 4:14 pm Limmud: Talmud with Rabbi Hojda 10:00 am Parashat Hashavua with Jack 1:30 pm Dance Class 3:30 pm Religious School 4:00 pm Libeinu Service 6:30 pm Cub Scouts 6:00 pm Teen Challah Bake 6:30 pm Community Shabbat Dinner 7:30 pm Museum Artist’s Reception 7:00 pm Open Beit Midrash: Nosh 7:30 pm; Disc. 8pm Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
Shacharit 8:00am
Bat Mitzvah Lindsay Reis Shabbat Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Service Oneg 10:15 am Teen Shabbat Program 10:30 am Youth Services 10:45 am
LECH LECHA
Mincha/Maariv 4:30pm
23 HESHVAN
Shabbat ends 6:32 pm
Mincha/Maariv 5:40pm
Mincha/Maariv 5:40pm
Shacharit 7:00am
4 HESHVAN
NOACH 5:33 pm
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18 HESHVAN
Shabbat ends 5:18pm
Bar Mitzvah Alexander Meckler Baby Naming Oriana Meckler Shabbat Service 9:00am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Serv Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Torah & Treats 12:45 pm (off-site) Casino Night 7:30 pm Mincha/Maariv 4:20pm
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25 HESHVAN Shabbat ends 5:13 pm
Chai House Visits
Shabbat Service 9:00 am Niggun Halev 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Serv Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Night of Learning 7:00 pm Mincha/Maariv 4:10pm
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2 KISLEV Shabbat ends 5:10 pm
Shabbat Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Serv Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Kavanah Services 11:00 am Mincha/Maariv 4:10pm
Beth El Celebrates November Birthdays Beth El would like to extend a “Happy Birthday!” to its members with a birthday in the month of November. If you have a November birthday, we hope that you will join us for
a Kiddush lunch on Shabbat, November 9th. If you have a November birthday, but your name does not appear on the list, we are sorry for the omission and ask that you e-mail the synagogue at 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.)
Logan Abramowitz Gabrielle Altman Gabriela Altman Jonah Atlas Roslyn Barnett Mark Berman Lola Bernstein Victoria Bloom Fredric Bomback Zachary Burton Rochelle Chaiken Barry Charles Sheila Cohen Paul Diament Jill Efron Rebecca Elkus-Ferst
Bonnie Jonas Arlene Kamer Sarah Katz Vanessa Kerchner Celia Kessel Michelle Kolodny Barbara Kotler Barbara Lazarus Elizabeth Legatt Nancy Levin Laurie Levine Matthew Lewis Sima Littman Wyatt Maidenberg Talia Mamaysky Susan Mandelbaum
Kayla Roth Laurie Roth Stephanie Roth Sidney Rothstein Evelyn Salter Jodi Scheinfeld Michael Schiffres Edward Schwartz Alan Segal Thalia Segal Samuel Shteingart Douglas Simon Darcy Stack Steven Stein Jared Sullivan Robin Sundick
Lawrence Epstein Marc Esrig Jacob Esses Davina Fisher Victoria Fisher Sheryl Fleishaker Abbe Fleishaker Moshe Gelboim Debra Goldfarb S. Elizabeth Goldman I. David Goldman Robert Goldstein Helene Goldstein Jonathan Gotian Susan Hollander Ida Hyman
Zachary Marcus Jeremy Marcus Mark Meckler Emma Medina Meryl Mendelson Tanya Meyers Marla Mishler Goldie Newman Zipporah Oksman Darren Peister Nathaniel Platzner Hyman Pryluck Marcia Pryluck Lindsay Reis Arnold Reisfeld Debbie Rieber
$20 PER PERSON BY NOV. 8TH •$25 PER PERSON AFTER Register online at www.wjcouncil.org or payable by check to Westchester Jewish Council 925 Westchester Avenue,, Suite 200 White Plains, NY 10604 For more information, contact Donna Bartell at donna@wjcouncil.org, or 914-328-7001 Kosher dairy dessert will be served.
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Jeffrey Swarz Judith Szabo Alicia Talmadge George Tecklin Jacob Tolle Richard Watt Michael Wechsler Paula Weckstein Brighita Weinberg Neil Weiss Dani Yairi Teddy Zabb Jonathan Zung Happy
Birthday!
NEWSMAKERS Mazal tov to: Rachel and Enrique Casanova on the bat mitzvah of their daughter Lucy Casanova; Michael and Linda Goldstein on the birth of their first grandchild, Helen Leora, and to parents Stephen Goldstein and Jaclyn Solomont; Michael and Linda Goldstein on the engagement of their daughter Melissa Emily Goldstein to Tuvia Chaim Peretz; Debra and Adam Mayblum on the bar Mmtzvah of their son Ari Mayblum; Paul and Hanita Schneiderman on the engagement of their son Jesse Schneiderman to Megan Lawless, daughter of Drs. Steve and Kathy Lawless; Paul and Hanita Schneiderman on the engagement of their son David to Marley Glabman, daughter of Gary and Laura Glabman.
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 November 2 will be sponsored by Anne and Andrew Reis in honor of the bat mitzvah of their daughter Lindsay Reis. The Kiddush of November 9 will be sponsored by Kelly and Harry Mamaysky in honor of the bat mitzvah of their daughter Talia Mamaysky; and by Barbara and David Horowitz and Linda and Alan Mazursky in honor of the baby naming of their granddaughter. The Kiddush of November 16 will be sponsored by Tanya Meyers and Mark Meckler in honor of the bar mitzvah of their son Alexander Meckler and the baby naming of their daughter.
Want to sponsor a kiddush? Contact Alise Liquorie at aliquorie@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 223.
Welcome to the Beth El Community The Chinitz Family Of New Rochelle Isaac and Janine Chinitz The Kenter Family Of New Rochelle Rabbi Barry and Judith Kenter Eytan, Doron The Koch Family Of New Rochelle Yonatan Koch Duncan, Jason, Avigayil The Lerner Family Of New Rochelle Michael & Sigal Lerner
The Seltzer/Sherman/ Kaminsky Family Of Larchmont Robin Seltzer Rachel Kaminsky, Samuel Sherman, Jacob Sherman The Warhit Family Of Scarsdale Ellen Teplitz and Barry Warhit Margot, Benjamin
NOVEMBER YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES
The yahrzeit of the following deceased persons permanently inscribed on our Memorial Walls are observed on these dates: Sadie Cooper 1 Harold Grad 13 Jennie Friedman 1 Ruth Roberta Wachtel 13 David Gruber 1 Pauline Karp 14 Max Anderson 2 Geula Kessel 14 Daniel G. Steingart 2 Max Bialo 15 Samuel Weiss 2 Annie Friedman 15 Morris Worton 2 Barbara Levinson 15 Herman Brevda 3 Sarah Baum 16 Martha Kahn 3 Ralph Esses 16 Sidney Levy 3 Morris Meyers 16 Edith Scheinberg 3 Irving Strum 16 David Zlotnick 3 Max Cooper 17 Sarah Bernstein 4 Philip Fried 17 Ida Garfinkel 4 Estelle Worton 17 Isidore Hirsch 4 Morris Imber 19 Faye Meltzer 4 Alexander Finn 20 Jay Jackson 6 Stanley Fuchs 20 Louis M. Brown 7 Irving May 20 Louis Golding 7 Harry Desnick 21 George Lyons 7 Donald Eisenberg 21 Emily Kander 8 Morris Rubenfeld 21 Saul Bergman 9 Jeanette Friedman 22 Gustav Feibelmann 9 Kitty S. Winter 22 Annie Shanok 9 Irene Tanenbaum 23 Martin Singer 9 Sarah Faye Weintraub 23 Ida Fashing 10 Rivka Gelboim 24 Cantor Jacob Friedman 10 Elenor Klein 24 Oscar Sussman 10 Mabel Posner 25 Sylvia Eisenberg 11 Hyman Shanok 25 Benjamin Katowitz 11 Martin Goldstein 26 Sidney Lieberman 11 Charles Kahn 26 Sophie Ruskin 11 Philip Koslow 26 Rose Wygod 11 Charles David Greene 27 Leah Belsky 12 Herbert Kander 27 Sylvia Klee 12 Charles Parker 28 Samuel Lang 12 Morton Bellin 29 Rabbi Israel H. Levinthal 12 Sarah Diamond 30 Frieda Wolfsie 12 Harold Drimmer 30 Hyman Frost 13 Edna Schulman 30 Edward Julius Glick 13
CONDOLENCES We record with sorrow the losses suffered by our members and friends and extend to them our deepest sympathies. Condolences to: Helen Younger and the Younger and Batkin families on the loss of Sandy Batkin.
To make a donation in honor or in memory of someone, contact Alise Liquorie at ALiquorie@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 223.
Richard Wolloch Of Scarsdale
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DOROTHY FLEISHAKER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
ENDOWMENT FUND
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF: Debbie and Art Kaplan in memory of Alfred Ed Schwartz and the High Holiday Honors Fayer; Jennifer and Jonathan Wirt in honor of Rabbi Sitkin for performing their daughter’s Shayna Klopott, Simchat Torah honoree, from Committee for all their time and effort, from Hebrew baby naming ceremony; Susan Biegelman Barbara and Marc Klee. Geralynn and David Reifer. Naveran in memory of Alfred Fayer; Gary and Lisa Mandelker, Simchat Torah honoree, from Evelyn Trachten; Susan and Michael Meisler in SYLVIA AND ROBERT SCHER Geralynn and David Reifer. memory of Phyllis and Jack Meisler; Randi and CHESED COMMUNITY FUND Richard Klee in memory of Alfred Fayer; Robert IN HONOR OF: THE ELEANOR G. BAUMWALD and Susan Goldstein in honor of Cantor Aqua Our dear friend Norma Wasserman, who is so for teaching me to read Torah at my niece’s bat PRAYERBOOK FUND giving to her community, from Lori and Rob mitzvah; Marc and Harriet Suvall; Jeffrey and IN HONOR OF: Weber and family. Roberta Graf in memory of Bunny Mitchnek. Noah Typrin on his bar mitzvah, from Judith Hodara and family. GENERAL FUND YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND IN HONOR OF:
IN HONOR OF: Steve Silverman, Hatan B’reishit 5780! With love, IN HONOR OF: Judy, Roberto, and Yael Hodara. Lisa Mandelker, Simchat Torah honoree, from Andrew Van Bochove on his birthday, from Bob Norene Arnold. Van Bochove. Rachel and Enrique Casanova on the bat mitzvah Marvin Chinitz on his birthday, from Deborah of their daughter Lucy Casanova, from Beth and and David Kutner. Ron Cohen. Lea Gabbay, best Savta in the world, for your beautiful rendition of the Yom Kippur Haftorah SISTERHOOD MITZVAH FUND and because we love you, from Sherri and Marc Rhonda and Scott Afran on the bat mitzvah of their Cohen. IN HONOR OF:
Steve Silverman, Simchat Torah honoree, from Risë Stern on her Simchat Torah honor of Kallat daughter Monica, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Torah, from Carol and Paul Freedman. Rabbi Debra Wechsler on being honored for Rita and David Kaufman. IN MEMORY OF: Heather and Ben Horowitz on the birth of their serving Chizuk Amuno for twenty years, from Sandy and Jack Gruenberg. daughter, from Joyce and Michael Wechsler. Alfred Fayer, beloved father of Russell Fayer, from Barbara and Bob Cohen, Tony Masella, and IN MEMORY OF: Barbara and Bob Cohen on the birth of their grandson Grayson, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Albert Fayer, beloved father of Russell Fayer, Christopher Meagher. Barbara and Jay Lerman on the birth of their from Nora Klion-Wolloch, Joyce and Michael Judy Matos, beloved wife of Marshall Matos, Wechsler, Sandy and Jack Gruenberg, and Vicki from Dolores Arbucci. grandson, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. and Nate Fisher. Harry and Sally Tiszenkel, from Howard and Barbara and Jay Lerman on their fiftieth wedding Nancy Tiszenkel. Rabbi Jeffrey Troodler, beloved brother of Barney anniversary, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Troodler, from Vicki and Nate Fisher, and Nora Robert Alan Epstein, beloved brother of Larry Yvette Gordon on the birth of her greatKlion-Wolloch. Epstein, from Geralynn and David Reifer. granddaughter, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Joel Freedman, beloved brother of Paul Freedman, Carol Lowenstein, beloved mother of Janice Reid, Barbara and Mark Goldman on their sixty-fourth from Vicki and Nate Fisher. from Geralynn and David Reifer. wedding anniversary, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Steve Winik, beloved husband of Esther Winik, Raymond David Tait, beloved brother of Joseph Elisa Singer and Tom Cohen on the engagement from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Tait, from Geralynn and David Reifer. of their daughter Jesse to Brian Schafler, from Austin Schlecker, beloved father of David Vicki and Nate Fisher. YIZKOR/ YAHRZEIT DONATIONS Schlecker, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Lisa and Mark Medin on the marriage of their Betty Barnett and Family; Alice and Irving daughter Rachel to Gil Chen-Zion, from Vicki Harold Kremins, beloved father of Michael Buchsbaum; Saralea and Robert Chazan; Ann Kremins, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. and Nate Fisher. and Joel Davis; Theodore Geffner; The Geller Elise and Barry Richman on their special Robert Epstein, beloved brother of Larry Epstein, Family; Joel Goldstein and Family; Cynthia from Vicki and Nate Fisher. birthdays, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Hershkowitz; Sarah and Andrew Katz; Fran and Carrie Fox and David Shechter on their twentieth Simmy Platek, beloved brother of Jeremy Platek, David Klingsberg; Emma Lewis; Laura Penn; wedding anniversary, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. from Sandy and Jack Gruenberg, and Vicki and Sherman Pessin; Sharon Spenser; Rachelle and Steven Stern; Evelyn and Gary Trachten; Grace Nate Fisher. Eunice Kaplan on the births of her two greatTurkewitz; Jesse and Ronnie Weinberger; Zvi Raymond Tait, beloved brother of Joe Tait, from grandsons, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Ben-Zvi; Jeffrey Mittleman. Vicki and Nate Fisher. Marianne and Bob Sussman on their fifty-fifth DAY CAMP FUND wedding anniversary, from Vicki and Nate Fisher, Bernard Pitkoff, beloved father of Karen Rosenfeld, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. and Sandy and Jack Gruenberg. IN HONOR OF: Jackie and Jason Friedland on the bar mitzvah Judy Matos, beloved wife of Marshall Matos, from Nora Klion-Wolloch, and Sandy and Jack of their son Asher, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Debbie and Adam Mayblum on the bar mitzvah of Gruenberg. their son Ari, from Vicki and Nate Fisher.
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Shayna Klopott, Simchat Torah honoree, from Rita and David Kaufman. Lisa Mandelker, Simchat Torah honoree, from Rita and David Kaufman.
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• Ranked in the Top 1% of All Agents in Westchester MLS • #1 Agent in the #1 Brokerage in New Rochelle SINGLE FAMILY HOMES • Named To Real Trends “America’s Best” List According to the HGAR media-kit, there are currently 10,300 members of HGAR, Jocelyn ranks 68 and in the Top 1% in Westchester County by all properties sold, 2018. Source: HGMLS, 2018, single-family homes, City of New Rochelle, total volume, by company. HGMLS, 2018, single family homes, New Rochelle School District, total volume, by agent, Houlihan Lawrence New Rochelle Brokerage.
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Glorianne Mattesi Presents the Best of New Rochelle Coming Soon!
LARCHMONT WOODS | New Rochelle | $1,339,000 | Web# 5104604 This stunning 4,699-sf Larchmont Woods Colonial has the combination of look, location and private property that create the perfect fit. The impressive 6-BR, 5.5-BA home offers 3 fireplaces, gracious proportions, rich architectural details and central air.
FALL IN LOVE | New Rochelle | Price Upon Request | Web# 5111877
BONNIE CREST | New Rochelle | $1,250,000 | Web# 4910171 All brick 5-BR, 3.5BA Colonial sits on half acre with in-ground pool. Boasting over 4,000-sf of living space with first and second floor master bedrooms suites.
LET THE SUN SHINE IN! | New Rochelle | $615,000 | Web# 5045004
Stylish 6-BR, 4.5-BA Colonial, custom designed and built for today’s lifestyle. This well-appointed, almost 5,000-sf home features grand foyer, gourmet kitchen, family room, oak floors & 9-foot ceilings. Plus a full finished lower level, bedroom, full bath, home/office plenty of space for a gym/yoga room.
Sleek and bright Sun Haven Ranch style home located near the New Rochelle/Larchmont border. The pristine interior features an open floor plan for easy living. Updated windows, new interior and exterior doors, new hardwood floors, recessed lighting and central air-4 years old.
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First time on the market! Custom built by current owner in 1975. Unbelievably spacious 3,100-sf brick front Colonial abuts Nature Study Woods Preserve. Step inside to find an easy flow, 2 fireplaces, family room.
Can you even imagine having water views for under $1.0M? Here it is3,700-sf brick home with glorious water views of Echo Bay and Long Island Sound. Special enclave with a sandy 300-ft private beach. Enjoy kayaking and paddle boarding from the water’s edge.
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SEAVIEW LANDING | New Rochelle | $2,499,000 | Web# 4917156
WYKAGYL PARK | New Rochelle | $965,000 | Web# 4922992
Situated on an idyllic waterfront enclave overlooking Long Island Sound, this stunning Colonial exhibits captivating water views from nearly every room. This Direct Waterfront residence with pool sits on one-half acre and is located in a gated community.
Wonderful, sun-filled 4-BR, 3.5-BA Tudor you’ve been waiting for! This 3,600-sf residence sits on approximately .80 acres of property and features 2 fireplaces, Central Air and a chef’s kitchen. Upstairs, walk-up attic with high ceilings.
CHARMING TUDOR | New Rochelle | $625,000 | Web# 5052194
NEW BONNIE CREST | New Rochelle | $779,000 | Web# 5018275
WESTWOOD GARDENS | New Rochelle | $650,000 | Web# 5095743
1270 NORTH CONDO | New Rochelle | $375,000 | Web# 4944299
If you’ve been looking for a home gushing with architectural details, prepare to fall in love with this handsome stucco Tudor filled with character and classic appointments. This 1,751 sf home features 3-BR, 2.5 BA and a new heating system.
Privately set in the heart of Bonnie Crest, offering lots of natural light and terrific flow. Freshly painted 4-BR, 2.5-BA home features a family room with fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, and central air. Move in ready!
Fantastic 1,058-sf 1-BR, 1-BA unit with separate dining alcove in Wykagyl. Enjoy this spacious unit with all of the benefits this building offers; 24-hour doorman, 1-floor living, bridge room, garden room, outdoor pool, garage parking, laundry rooms on every floor.
Welcome to a warm and inviting picture-perfect center hall colonial, ideally sited on a charming dead-end street in Westwood Gardens! This sun-filled home been beautifully maintained and provides all of the amenities for modern day living.
elliman.com/westchester 101 KING STREET, CHAPPAQUA, NY 10514 914.238.3988 © 2019 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. *HGAR MLS, JAN-DEC 2018.
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