APRIL 2016 • Vol. 98, No. 9 ADAR II ~ Nisan 5776 www.bethelnr.org
SHERY AND HOWARD ROSENSTEIN TO RECEIVE THE PRESIDENT’S NE’EMANIM SERVICE AWARD at 62nd Gala Celebration • Sunday, June 5th, at 5:30pm It was over seventeen years ago, when Shery and Howard were living in Manhattan, that they decided to move to the suburbs. Their journey to Westchester began with “shulshopping,” and once they experienced the warmth of Beth El, their decision to settle in New Rochelle was easily made. After joining the shul, they enrolled their three-year-old son Adam in Nursery School, and, Shery and Howard Rosenstein along with newborn son David, quickly immersed themselves in synagogue activities. Daughter Shayna was born three years later, and by then, Beth El had become an extension of their family’s home. They have all continued to make deep-rooted friendships, share meaningful lifecycle events, and experience everlasting memories by their ongoing involvement. Shery has worn a variety of hats within the Beth El community, including co-chairing the Nursery School’s Board, Parents’ Association, and Family Fun Day, working as a Nursery School teacher, storyteller, and head counselor of the Day Camp twoBen Zoma says: “Who is wise? One who learns from all people.” (Psalms 119:99).
year-old group (the “Scoops”) since its inception seven years ago. She was the Day Camp cooking specialist prior to that. One of her favorite Beth El moments was being crowned the “Cholent Queen” at the shul’s first-ever cholent competition. Shery is completing her twelfth year on the Board of Trustees and has served on a variety of committees, including Membership, Catering, Nursery School Strategic Planning, Assistant Rabbi Search, Kol Nidre Appeal, Dinner Dance, and Religious School Board. Currently Shery is serving as Beth El’s PJ Library Coordinator, where she organizes the book program, plans young family events, and works closely with the Nursery School director. Howard’s involvement began as the Day Camp chair and he has been a familiar face working on various programs over the years, including the Family Kallah, delivering father/son Divrei Torah at the Family service, singing in Beth El’s choir Shirat El, and serving on the Dinner Dance Committee, which he co-chaired with Shery in 2010. He is also known for entertaining congregants by serving as emcee at a variety of Beth El events, writing song parodies, and for his over-the-top performances as “Haman” and the “Simchat Torah Apple” in Torah for Tots children’s shows. Shery was born and raised in Southern California’s San Fernando Valley, where she was involved in USY and had her first [continued, page 23]
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Annual Minyan Breakfast Sunday, April 10th 8:30 am – 9:30 am Join other “minyanaires” and re-connect with old friends while you enjoy a bagel brunch. Hear Rabbi Schuck discuss “Where is the Mourning in Mourner’s Kaddish.”
Save the date . . . Wednesday, May 25th for
Shiru! A Memorial Tribute to our Beloved
Please R.S.V.P. to Cantor Aqua at uaqua@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 222. Passover University.......................... page 2 SMART People.................................. page 7 Passover Service Schedule................ page 3 Spring Film Festival......................... page 9
Cantor Lawrence Avery, z”l
Sisterhood Gala............................... page 13 Annual Gala Celebration................. page 16