SMART GROUP UPDATE

Our Senior, Mature, Adult Retired Together group (“SMART”), led by Shari Baum, MSW, continues to meet on Zoom on Mondays from 11am - 12 noon. Join us weekly for a discussion on Current Events. Join us on Monday, September 19, from 11 am-noon in the tent for an in person schmooze. RSVP to jrockowitz@bethelnr.org.

Beginning in November, we will be offering a Zoom class entitled, Famous Women Artists, sponsored by Westchester Community College.

Professor Courtney-Weissman will lead us in an exploration of the art, personal life, and artistic expression of four famous women artists. Professor Courtney is a Professor of Theater at WCC as well as an actress and playwright. She has written a play about Mary Cassatt “Girl in Blue Armchair” that was produced in Westchester.

Painting By Berthe Morisot, A Woman Seated at a Bench on the Avenue du Bois Photo of Frida Kahlo

November 7: Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) November 14: Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) November 21: Camille Claudel (1864- 1943) November 28: Frida Kahlo (1907-1954)

Please join us for this new class!

This online class will include Powerpoint images of each artist’s work as well as that of artists’ who influenced each of them. Reading material will include: Quotes by the artist, relevant articles, and excerpts from a play.

To register, contact Julie at 914.235.2700 x256, or Jrockowitz@bethelnr.org.

BETH EL SYNAGOGUE BAUM JUDAICA GIFT SHOP The only show in town!

The Beth El Gift Shop is located in the far-right area of the entrance lobby of the synagogue. We carry a full line of beautiful Judaic items such as mezuzah cases and klafs (parchments); challah and matzah covers; challah boards; kiddush cups; candlesticks and candles; Havdalah sets; tallitot; kippot and head coverings; holiday items such as chanukiot and dreidels, as well as assorted giftware! We are available most days and invite you to contact us to make an appointment to see the lovely items in our store. Please note that all profits are donated to Beth El, so your purchase helps to support your synagogue. Also, note that we can only accept checks and cash! Carole Graham: carolegraham@optonline.net; 914-576-6617 Ellen Hollander: ellenarts@optonline.net; 914-632-4658