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OCTOBER 2017 • Vol. 100, No. 3 TISHRI ~ HESHVAN 5778 WWW.BETHELNR.ORG

SUKKOT AT BETH EL

Kiddush in the Sukkah, sponsored by Sisterhood

JLiFE

(geared towards children of Kindergarten age and under)

SUPPER IN THE SUKKAH Monday, October 9th 4:30 pm - 6:15 pm Celebrate Sukkot!

Create table-top, 3-D sukkahs in our open-ended Sukkah Studio, facilitated by Play Curator Linda White.

Activities include make your own Sukkah; pizza, salad, and dessert; Lulav and Etrog shake; PJ Library story time. $5/person, babies are free. R.S.V.P. to www.bethelnr.org/ supperinthesukkah.

Questions? Contact Ronnie Becher at 914-235-2700, ext. 250; or Shery Rosenstein at ext. 235 or srosenstein@ bethelnr.org.

Installation of Rabbi Sitkin............... page 3 New Learning Opportunities.......pages 6, 7 Sisterhood Brunch for Breast Cancer.... pg 3 Keruv "Let's Talk About It"............... page 9

Men's Club October Events...........pages 10 Nursery School News ..................... page 13

Beth El is undertaking a collaborative visioning and strategic planning process which will engage all of us in a creative reimagining of what it means to be a vibrant congregation – relevant to the lives of its members, to the Jewish future, and to the wider community.

Together, we will discover a vision for Beth El that captures the legacy and values that have provided a strong foundation for our synagogue, while exploring ways to co-create a vibrant and sustainable future amidst the instability most American Jewish institutions are facing.

With optimism, open minds and open hearts, we invite you to join us on this journey.

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“How” and “Who”?

"WHY?"

“What’s Next” and “When”?

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RABBI’S MESSAGE Dear Friends, I am very excited to announce that after many months of fundraising, training, and preparations, we were notified by the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society that we have been assigned a family of five people to resettle in our community. As you Rabbi David Schuck may remember, we organized a group of religious institutions in Westchester to form the Interfaith Council of New Americans (ICNA).

Our primary motivation for this initiative is our religious mandate to help the foreigner and most vulnerable, just as we were aided in our efforts to resettle in this country throughout the 20th Century. However, I am aware that the issue of immigration has become extremely politicized in our country. As such, there are people within our community who are opposed to the synagogue aiding in the resettlement of a refugee family. I want to thank the members of our shul who have engaged in productive conversations around this issue despite opposing our decision.

I do, however, think that almost everyone in our community will be able to support our efforts because of the uniqueness of the family that we were assigned to resettle. The family is from Afghanistan, and they received a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) under the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009. SIVs are for Afghanis who worked for the United States Armed Forces or under the Chief of Mission Authority “in a capacity that required the applicant to serve as an interpreter or translator for U.S. military personnel while traveling off-base with U.S. military personnel stationed at ISAF or to perform sensitive and trusted activities for U.S. military personnel stationed at ISAF.”

This family’s safety has been compromised because of the work that the father did on behalf of the United States Military efforts.

The visa has been extended to this family because their lives have been threatened by ISIL. The mother and father have three children (10, 5, and 2 years old) and their language is Dari, though the father speaks English. We have been told that the family will arrive in October. As soon as we have more details we will share them with the community.

I want to thank Jeff Swarz for heading this initiative. He has organized a large team of people who will aid in the resettlement efforts. Once the family arrives, there will be a large amount of work to do. If you are interested in volunteering on this project, please e-mail Jeff (jswarz@mmdillon.com).

I am extremely proud of our synagogue for heading up these efforts to save the life of this family and help them start anew.

The road ahead will be arduous, but our will is great. As the Torah commands us (Leviticus 19:34):

The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I the LORD am your God. L’Shalom,

Rabbi David A. Schuck

WJCS Kids’ Kloset Fill the Van Diaper, Underwear, and Sock Collection Did you know that there are neighborhoods in Westchester with a 40% poverty rate?

We can help alleviate the situation. WJCS Kids’ Kloset is a volunteer-driven program of Westchester Jewish Community Services that provides “Bags of Love” filled with a week’s worth of donated, gently used clothing, shoes, and more to thousands of children in need in Westchester—all free of charge. All clothing and items are donated through the generosity of our friends and supporters.

The goal of “Fill the Van with Love” is to literally fill a van or truck with diapers, new children’s underwear, and new socks. These items must be purchased, as we cannot distribute used items for this pressing need. Therefore, we are reaching out to our community to be part of this program through a donation drive for these much-needed items this October.

How it works: • WJCS Kids’ Kloset will provide collection boxes • The last week of October, WJCS Kids’ Kloset volunteers will collect the donated items and to literally Fill the Van with Love!!

Questions? E-mail us at kidsklosetfillthevan@gmail.com or contact Sandy Gruenberg at gamson36@gmail.com; Stephanie Roth at 914-522-2812; or the Kids’ Kloset site 914-831-7616. Our tentative van collection date is van collection October 23rd.

Beth El will receive a mention in any Fill the Van with Love program press releases as well as a listing in the journal for their 4th Annual WJCS Kids’ Kloset Fashion Show Fundraiser on November 5th.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE four weeks earlier, this shul had armed men in fatigues stalking them across the street and asked its members to leave after services in groups out the back door for their own safety, and later in the day removed all the torahs from the building after Nazi websites posted a call to burn their synagogue. Now, we were sitting Mark Seidenfeld in their sanctuary filled with regulars davening, kibitzing and celebrating Shabbat together as they have since 1882. “Rabbi Tom” gave a sermon on the meaning of “amen” and its role as the ultimate response, and reflected on the importance of how we respond to situations and to each other and affirm community, exactly what we were all there to do.

Saturday night we went to the Chabad House for seudah shlishit and havdalah. We were welcomed by Shlomo and Channa Mayer, who have built an incredible home with a mikveh, a bikkur cholim apartment (for families of people getting medical treatment at nearby UVA Hospital), and a shul on the top floor. Shlomo explained how he tries to make everyone who enters their home feel like a king and queen and it was the perfect end to a meaningful and impactful Shabbat.

In just one Shabbat, we covered the diversity of the Jewish community from Hillel, to a Reform Synagogue, to Chabad. They all endured a horrible experience and they have all responded with resilience and commitment to continue their Jewish lives and to seek and accept support from the larger community that has responded to the horrific events of that weekend in August with unity, love and respect. I was proud to represent Beth El on this mission and made sure to tell everyone I met that I was there on behalf of our shul and that an entire congregation of people in Westchester were sending their love and support. The smiles and teary eyes told me how much they appreciated it. Reflecting on that weekend with their community gives me great hope as we enter the new year, and makes me appreciate our own community and how we are blessed to express our Judaism and celebrate our holidays together in safety and without fear. It reminded me how we need to support each other and how each of us sometimes just needs someone to show up for them, and let them know we care. In the year ahead, I’m confident we can do that for each other in our sacred community and for the larger Jewish community.

Chag Sameach, Mark

As I write this, it’s only a few days before Rosh Hashanah.

This time of reflection as we enter the yamim noraim—the days of awe—is usually a time when I try to take a step back mentally and think about the past year, its ups and downs and what it has all meant to me. It’s been a tough year for so many, from the rise in antiSemitism, hatred, and vilification of the other, to the natural disasters that have occurred around the world and at home here in the United States. In particular, I’ve been thinking a lot about what happened in Charlottesville, Virginia, on August 11-12. Seeing people marching with torches at night spewing racist slogans and marching through the streets with Nazi flags was a chilling sight that cut deeply.

How could this be happening in 2017? In the United States? Alan Zimmerman, the President of Congregation Beth Israel, a Reform congregation in Charlottesville, wrote a stirring letter about what his community endured that day that has since gone viral (https:// reformjudaism.org/blog/2017/08/14/charlottesville-local-jewishcommunity-presses). I encourage you to read it. His letter provides insight into the fear that descended upon the community, but also shines a light of hope reflected in the acts of bravery and kindness of those who stepped forward to help them. Like Jon Aguilar, a thirty-year Navy veteran, who just showed up to stand guard in front of the shul on Friday night and Saturday morning, simply because he thought it was the right thing to do. I was angry and frustrated and feeling helpless being so far away. But then I learned that UJAFederation of New York was running a mission to Charlottesville to show support for the Jewish community there. So on September 8th, I drove down to Charlottesville and joined about twenty-five other people to spend Shabbat with the community there. We were honored to be joined by Eric Goldstein, CEO of UJA-Federation of NY; Eric Fingerhut, International President of Hillel; and Danny Dayan, Consul General of Israel in NY. On Friday night, we joined 100 students at the University of Virginia Hillel for their “Unity Shabbat,” which brought together students of many faiths to share their common bonds of humanity and mutual respect. At dinner afterwards, over 200 students joined together for kiddush, motzi, and a wonderful Shabbat dinner. One student was more impressive than the next and the enthusiasm in the room was palpable. Although one student spoke of how she wasn’t going to put a mezuzah up on the door of her dorm room out of fear that “they may come back”, that same student spoke of forging ahead united to fight these forces. Their youthful optimism was invigorating and contagious.

We spent Shabbat morning at Congregation Beth Israel. Just

Save the date . . .join Beth El Synagogue Center and other partners on Thursday, November 16th • 7:30 am THANKSGIVING DIVERSITY BREAKFAST at Manhattanville College

We are delighted to honor the following outstanding members of our community: Rev. Doris Dalton, MLK Jr. Institute for Non-Violence William (Bill) Darger, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Westchester Stake Rev. Kymberly McNair, Antioch Baptist Church, Bedford Presbyterian Church, and My Sister’s Place.

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SINGING AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE October 22nd • 9:30 am- 11:00 am Music has deepened our ability to pray from the depths of our souls, sometimes with words and sometimes with melodies alone.

This group will learn how singing can itself be a Jewish spiritual practice, and we will practice different techniques that help unleash the power of communal singing. Everyone is welcome.

No prior knowledge required.

Facilitated by Rabbi Schuck and Jack Klebanow.

Also on Sunday, November 5th, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, and on Wednesday, December 13th, from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. For information, e-mail RabbiAdmin@bethelnr.org, or call Danielle at 914-235-2700, ext. 228.

SHABBAT DISCUSSION GROUP with Jack Gruenberg Saturdays, October 21st and 28th

WEEKLY TORAH PORTION STUDY with Jack Gruenberg Every Thursday at 1:30 pm in the library No R.S.V.P. required.

Limmud classes taught by Rabbi David Hojda

(note: does not meet on Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret)

A new topic will begin on Thursday, October 19th!

Contact Sam Berger at sberger@bethelnr.org for more information.

Please join us at Beth El Synagogue Center.

New Time: 1:00 PM • Cost: $105

ZUMBA WITH MARIA Sundays, 9:30 am

Dates are 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09, 11/16, 11/30

Join Rabbi Molly Karp on Wednesday mornings for

Philo and Josephus: Living Jewish in a Non-Jewish World Just as we do, many ancient Jews struggled to live Jewishly in a non-Jewish world.

This course will explore two important voices of the 1st CE. Philo of Alexandria was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived from 20 BCE–50 CE in Alexandria. He tried to reconcile the Hebrew Bible with Greek philosophy to show Jews that many Hellenistic ideas are actually taught in our Bible, and to show others that Judaism is an intellectually respectable and profound faith. He sheds light on otherwise unknown beliefs and practices of the Essenes. We will also examine the work of Josephus, a Jewish aristocrat born into a priestly family who also lived in the 1st century, and who led the Jewish forces against Rome in Galilee. Captured by Rome, Josephus was an important historian of ancient Judaism. His book The Jewish War, on which we will focus, tells the story of ancient Israel and early Judaism from the early second century BCE, and continues through the siege at Masada. We will explore the archaeological finds at Masada that support Josephus’ account, as well as his descriptions of early Christianity, including details about Pontius Pilate, various Herodian rulers, and some references to John the Baptist and Jesus. The class meets at Beth El on Wednesday mornings, from 10:00 am - 12:15 pm, October 25, November 1, 8,15, 22, 29, December 6, 13 and 20, and January 3. Cost: $350, which includes audio recordings of all class sessions. To learn more about Rabbi Karp, visit www.rabbimollykarp.com. With questions and to enroll, contact Rabbi Karp at rabbimollykarp@gmail.com.

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Hebrew Ulpan Classes Beginner 6:30 pm Intermediate 7:30 pm Advanced 8:30 pm Study with teacher Miri Ben-Avi in the relaxed setting of Beth El. Classes are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, with the option to attend one day per week or two. On Tuesdays we offer an extra class to focus on conversations in Hebrew.

Monday classes are: Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 1, 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18.

Wednesday classes are: Oct. 18, 25; Nov. 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6,13, 20 Questions? Sign up? Cost? Contact Miri at MiriUlpan@gmail.com, or 914-602-1503.

Open Beit Midrash EXPLORE • SEEK • LEARN • TRANSFORM Beginning Tuesday, November 7th, 7:30

pm

• Explore traditional texts in a contemporary way • Learn in a non-judgmental space • For those with or without a backround in Jewish learning • Free, meets weekly, refreshments served At Beth El we believe that Limmud, or Jewish learning, can change lives and lead to renewal and transformation.

This November, we are launching our Open Beit Midrash program. Traditionally, the Beit Midrash (“House of Study”) is the place where rabbis and scholars would congregate and pore over the Torah and other Jewish texts in order to better understand the essence of Judaism. The Beit Midrash is a laboratory of questioning, in which, we develop the tools to more effectively communicate the essence of Jewish life and values. In our Beit Midrash, it won’t matter if you grew up going to Jewish schools or whether you are just picking up a Jewish book for the first time; everyone is welcome. We invite you to be a part of our laboratory of question asking. The Open Beit Midrash is an opportunity to be a part of a non-judgmental space in the hopes of finding answers to questions we didn’t even know we had. All are welcome—no background in Jewish texts necessary.

The class will meet weekly on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays, through June. Rabbi Schuck; Rabbi Ethan Linden, the Executive Director of Ramah Berkshires; and Rabbi Zach Sitkin will each cover different areas of Jewish literature, from Chassidic thought to Jewish law to biblical commentaries. Dinner and drinks will be provided free of charge so we can begin each night of learning by sharing a glass of wine, or a l’chaim, and breaking bread with one another. On the last week of each month, instead of having three separate classes, a scholar will come and teach everyone something related to their field of expertise. Learning can also be a good way to honor the memory of loved ones who are no longer with us. As Jews, when someone we love passes away, there is a tradition to learn a text in their memory. Therefore, we are looking for people to sponsor nights of learning in the memory of their loved ones. It is our hope that we can continue to build a community of seekers and questioners, and that through the study of Torah, we can even begin a process of renewal and transformation.Questions?

Contact Rabbi Sitkin at zsitkin@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 338. Register at www.bethelnr.org/openbeit.

“The Facets of Mindful Parenting:

Join us for our next

Fortifying the Mindful Family.”

Contemplative Service

Facilitator: Dr. Michelle Maidenberg Tuesdays, from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

with Rabbi Schuck Saturday, November 4th 10:45

November 28, December 12, January 30 February 13 , March 20, April 17, June 12

am

ISRAELI DANCING Learn old and new dances with Cantor Uri Aqua Sundays,

10:00

am

– 11:00

am

$10 per class at Beth El Synagogue Center

October 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 30; December 7, 14

Interested? E-mail uaqua@bethelnr.org.

Thursdays, 9:30 am - 12:00 noon

Wear comfy clothes & sneakers.

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MARCIA KAHN PRESENTS “KAHNSTRUCTIONS” OCTOBER 21st - NOVEMBER 26th IN THE KANNER-KURZON MUSEUM Marcia Kahn was a Beth El member from 1960 to 2003, and all three of her children became a bar/bat mitzvah here. This will be her fourth exhibit in Beth El and her second since moving to Massachusetts to be closer to some of her family. She is now in her 95th year as an “artist and explorer.”

Marcia majored in art at Hunter College, earning a bachelor of arts degree in Design and Education. She went on to work as one of the first draftswomen in a nearly all male environment. While working in sales and design at Astro Minerals in New York City, she studied jewelry making with Douglas Laughlin, Richard Mocco, Jill Kantor, Jean Reist-Starke, and Bob Kutiche. She went to the College of New Rochelle to study for a Master of Art degree.

Marcia’s studies led to her first exhibit in Beth El's museum in 1976. She showed her sculptures and jewelry, together with photographs by her late husband, Elliot Kahn.

The year before, she had exhibited “Mineral Fantasies” at Astro. Simultaneously, she started her own business designing and manufacturing jewelry. She taught jewelry

making at Craftsman’s Crucible in Larchmont.

Ever restless, she studied painting with Alton Tobey, Charles Kingham, Richard Miller, and others. She studied sculpture with Carla Rae Johnson and Helen Beling, and stained glass making with Helmut Schardt, who executed Benoit Gilsoul’s designs for the Wiener Lounge windows. She also studied plastics with George Adamy.

Marcia has always been intrigued by clowns, the circus, acrobats, and related ideas and endeavors. She notes that they represent a world and time surrounded by gaiety and pleasure.

She has been inspired by what poets and writers have written about the circus and related topics. Even some professional clowns made a special trip to see her work at

the last exhibit in Beth El! Marcia has exhibited her acrylic paintings, drawings, wood sculptures, and books at Beth El, Gallery RG in Curacao, Arrow Louver in Porto Rico, Baruch College, Wildcliff Center for the Arts in New Rochelle, White Plains County Center, Larchmont Library, and Mari Gallery in Mamaroneck.

She continues to produce and exhibit mixed media constructions (on foam core board) since living in Massachusetts, and she will be showing her recent work in the museum. If you have seen her previous exhibits you will note that her style and vibrant colors have not changed.

Marcia has generously offered to donate proceeds to Beth El from the sale of any of the artwork on display. This should be an additional incentive to visit and purchase.

Everyone is invited to the Artist’s Reception Sunday, October 22nd, 2:00 pm-4:30 pm. The museum can be visited whenever the synagogue is open. If the museum room is locked, you can get the key from the Beth El office or from the greeter at the front door.

There Is Still Time to View the “Creation” Exhibit, in Our Museum through October 15th The curators of this exhibit are H. David Stein, a retired surgeon who became a well-recognized photographer, and Fred Spinowitz, a professional artist who produces paintings on Jewish religious themes and other types of Judaica.

This is an exhibit on the theme of “Creation.”

The curators invited many artists, sculptors, photographers, and ceramicists to submit work to display, and then chose the best of the submissions for this exhibit. Some of the artwork is abstract, as might be expected for the earliest day(s) before various flora and

fauna were produced. The later days become more representational. There are also some representations of the earliest physics such as chaos, The Big Bang, and the making of a planet. A cartoonist showed the evolution of a human. A photographer showed the 8

development of a sense of the self within the world. The ceramicist created a series of plates illustrating creation myths produced b y m a n y d i ff e r e n t cultures (this work was submitted by a daughter for her late father).

Various media were used in the artwork—oil or acrylic on canvas, oil on Bristol board, a print, watercolor, ink on paper, photography (including some photomontage, digital manipulation with Photoshop), encaustic, mixed media and clay. If the museum is locked, you can get the key from the office or greeter.

KERUV* KORNER: A GRATEFUL KERUV Last month, Mark Seidenfeld beautifully articulated why appreciation is one of the themes he has chosen for his presidency.

In keeping with that theme, the Keruv Committee would like to express our gratitude for the tremendous support we have received from the leadership and the community for our suggestions and proposals. A special thank you to past president Aaron Fleishaker and our indefatigable executive director, Erica Leventhal, for not only having a beautiful new handicapped-accessible entrance installed at Beth El, but for being so responsive to our feedback about how it could be improved. Handrails were rapidly installed before the High Holidays so those walking in from the sides would not stumble, and pushbuttons are being installed so that individuals in wheel chairs or with upper extremity weakness can open the entrance doors with ease.

Milton Sinclair, our custodial supervisor, responded with alacrity to our request

that he check each sound amplification device. When he discovered that some were not functioning correctly, Erica quickly replaced them. Similarly, Linda Newman saw that we had lost a few of our large print Mahzors last year, so Erica made sure new ones were delivered before Rosh Hashanah. Thank you to Jason Richman and Jared Sullivan for being “buddies” with children whose parents would otherwise not have been able to attend services in the sanctuary. Thank you to Elise Schepp, who has once again taken on the responsibility of organizing and hosting "Let’s Talk About It," a wonderful sounding board and support group for families with children who are inter-dating or intermarried. Facilitated by Shari Baum, MSW, it meets four times a year in someone’s home. The first gathering this year will be at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, October 17. (See box below.)

The clergy have also, as always, been tremendously open and responsive to suggestions from Keruv. One outgrowth of

such collaboration is an exciting new series called “Hot Topics in Conservative Judaism: What keeps your rabbi up at night." Next month we will have the first of these talks, given by Rabbi Schuck, addressing areas of controversy and widespread angst, Israel and the Diaspora, will be held at Beth El on Sunday evening, November 5, at 7:00 pm.

You do not want to miss any of these! Future topics will include Intermarriage and Jewish Identity and Pluralism and Community. All are welcome, so tell your friends. Thank you, Rabbi Schuck!

Finally, thank you to every one at Beth El who has offered us input, volunteered, or has been there with a smile or a helping hand. Sukkot is upon us and we are commanded to be joyful. Just thinking about all the wonderful people contributing at Beth El brings a smile to our hearts. Hag Sameah! Happy holidays!

Elise Richman and Nina Luban co-chairs *“Keruv” = to bring close, to draw near

Save the date . . .

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT! Tuesday, October 17th 7:30 pm at the home of Marcia and Nathan Assor 201 Oxford Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804

Join us to discuss the relationships between our children and their partners who are not Jewish.

Come share your story or learn from others.

All are welcome.

Facilitated by Shari Baum, L.M.S.W. WJCS Coordinator of Partners in Caring Generously funded by UJA-Federation of New York R.S.V.P. to Elise Schepp at LCmoocow@aol.com.

Sponsored by the Keruv Committee Questions? Contact Nina Luban at nina.luban@gmail.com or Elise K. Richman at elisekrichman@gmail.com 9

Sunday Evening, November 5th 7:00 pm

for our first session in our new series "Hot Topics in Conservative Judaism: What Keeps Your Rabbi Up at Night"

at Beth El Synagogue Center Join us for a talk with Rabbi David Schuck about Israel and the Diaspora

KERUV COMMITTEE Next Meeting

Sunday, November 12th 10:00 am Please mark your calendar!

Men’s Club The Beth El Men’s Club continues to serve the social, spiritual, and communal needs of Beth El. We have a busy October with two of our signature events, and need you to make your reservations quickly so we know how much food to buy. Also, if you can help out for any of these events, please drop me a line at the e-mail below.

JOIN US FOR STEAK & SCOTCH IN THE SUKKAH on Sunday, October 8th, at 7:00 pm. At just $25 for BEMC members and $30 for non-members (you can join when you get there), it will be a great night. Register at www.bethelnr.org/scotch so there will be plenty of food and libations for everyone.

Also, mark your calendar for our Annual Monday Night Football viewing party in the Youth Lounge on October 23rd for the Redskins vs. Eagles game. Pizza and beer will be served, so ages 21 and over only. Please register at www.bethelnr.org.

We want to give you advanced notice for one of our important community service events—our semi-annual Blood Drive. It will be held at Beth El on Sunday, December 10th, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, and will again be jointly sponsored with Temple Israel of New Rochelle. Look for our flyers in November. If you have any questions now, please e-mail Mitch Kaphan at BENRblooddrive@gmail.com.

It is not too early to start considering participating in the Dr. Ed Scharfman Men’s Club Shabbat on January 20, 2018. If you are interested in reading Torah or leading a part of the service, please let me know at the address below.

Steven Young, beprez@optonline.net

Sisterhood Programs SISTERHOOD’S BIG CHECK At Sisterhood's September meeting, Arlene Salman (pictured left) handed Sisterhood president Rise Stern (right) checks from the men and women who play Canasta and Mah Jong at Beth El, supporting Sisterhood and Beth El while having fun.

JOIN HADASSAH

Monday, October 23rd our speaker is

RABBI ILYSE GLICKMAN from Scarsdale Synagogue

"Sexual Pleasure in Judaism" What does our tradition say? Come explore this topic and learn why it's so important. At Beth El Synagogue Center.

Light lunch, 12:30 pm • Program 1:00 pm ~ Free. No R.S.V.P. Save the date, Monday, November 13th, for our next meeting and

learn why Hadassah is awesome.

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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!

BAGELS & BOOKS BOOK CLUB will meet on Monday, October 30th, at 9:30 am, for The Marriage of Opposites, by Alice Hoffman.

EVENING BOOK CLUB, 7:30 pm9:00 pm, Thursday, October 19th. We will discuss My Promised Land, by Ari Shavit. Free. No R.S.V.P. required.

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 914-2352485.

Sisterhood Scene

Shanah Tovah from Sisterhood. This year the Yamim Noraim were at the end of September.

Now, as we move forward into 5778, I am reaching out to all the women of Beth El to become members of Sisterhood and take part in the many programs we have planned for this year.

By now you have received our 2017 – 2018 Sisterhood Newsletter describing what Sisterhood does at Beth El Synagogue Center. Our activities enrich the lives of the women in our Jewish community and also help parts of our New Rochelle community.

Our calendar is full of opportunities for you to join us at Beth El and to interact with our inter-generational group. There are daytime and evening activities to meet the needs of women of all ages. Cooking for the HOPE Soup Kitchen takes place in our Beth El kitchen monthly. Our Bagels and Books Book Group and our Wine, Cheese, & Evening Book Club provide a time for our members to engage in stimulating and thoughtful discussion.

October is full of Sisterhood events. It is also National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Monday, October 9th, we invite everyone to have lunch in the sukkah.

Our program will include a speaker from

Sharsheret, a Women’s League partner, who will address the topic of the Jewish community, breast and ovarian cancer.

Please look for more information about this event in the Beth El Weekly Announcements.

On October 26th, we will host our PaidUp Membership Dinner. We hope every woman at Beth El will become a member of Sisterhood and join us that evening.

Finally, a brief word about Torah Fund. Last month we kicked off our campaign “IT’S NOT JUST A PIN.” Torah Fund donations do so much to ensure the continuation of the Conservative/Masorti Movement. With our future rabbis, cantors and Jewish educators living near and attending classes at Jewish Theological Seminary in NYC, or the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, or the Zacharias Frankel College in Germany, or the Seminario Rabinic Latinoamericano in Argentina and/or the Schechter Institutes in Jerusalem, Torah Fund needs your continuing help. Join us on our campaign to support the needs of the future leaders of the Conservative Movement. Reach out to Susan Morris at sgmorris@optonline.net and Phoebe Gross at phoebegross@aol.com and learn how you can be a part of our campaign Shalom,

Risë Stern, President

2017 Shop Smart, Do Good Fund-Raising Day Lord & Taylor Shopping Benefit

7:30

pm

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9th 11:00 am Join Sisterhood for a brunch in the sukkah and interesting speakers

Friday, November 17th opens at 9:00 am • Eastchester Store only!

Sponsored by Sisterhood & Nursery School

Pre-shopping (credit card only) begins on November 10th A $5 donation gives you an admission ticket, which includes two 25% bonus coupons, with very limited exclusions, and a 15% savings pass (usable all day), good on regular- and sale-priced items, including cosmetics and fragrances! Plus, you can save an additional 10% on top of all the other great savings when you use your Lord & Taylor credit card. Tickets may be purchased from Linda Resnick at cosa48@yahoo.com, or Laura Berlin in the Nursery School at lsouede@gmail.com; or in the synagogue office, 914-235-2700, ext. 223.

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“BAGELS & BOOKS” BOOK CLUB Monday,October 30th 9:30 am We will discuss The Marriage of Opposites,

by Alice Hoffman Questions? Contact Arlene Salman at aesalman@aol.com or 914-235-2485

JOIN THE SMART* PEOPLE

* SMART = Senior, Mature Adult, Retired Together Programs

GET FIT!

Get Fit! begins on Wednesday, November 1st, with Tim and BALANCE. Exercise continues every Wednesday, from 10:30 am, - 11:30 am. All are welcome, no charge!

Get out your silver sneakers and come on over!

For questions or to R.S.V.P. on any SMART activity, contact Julie Rockowitz at jrockowitz@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 256.

Israel Affairs Committee to Host Scholar Dov Maisel November 18th The Israel Affairs Committee (IAC) is arranging for Dov Maisel of United Hatzallah to be our Scholar-in-residence on the weekend of November 18th. He will give the D’var Torah on Shabbat morning, and then will return on Sunday morning to do an educational program with the students in the Religious School.

Mark your calendar now! You will want to attend this informative event, which is open to the general Westchester community.

Discover your perfect “fit.” Attend a FREE CarFit Checkup!

CarFit is a FREE, interactive and educational program that teaches participations how to make their personal vehicle ‘fit’ them to increase safety and mobility when they hit the road.  Review 12 key areas of your fit to your car such as adequate space from the steering wheel, proper seat belt use, and properly adjusted head restraints.  Learn how to use and adjust your safety devices.  Each Checkup takes about 20 minutes – this is not a driving test or mechanical inspection.

To schedule your 20-minute appointment, please call the number listed below.

Appointment spaces are limited, so don’t wait.

Where: Beth El Synagogue Center – Parking Lot 1324 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10804

When:

Tuesday October 17th, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Contact: Kathleen Golisz at Mercy College 914-674-7814 or kgolisz@mercy.edu for additional information or to schedule an appointment

For more information, visit www.car-fit.org

CarFit is an education program developed by AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

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Dov Maisel

About Our Scholar Dov Maisel Mr. Dov Maisel is the senior VicePresident of International Operations for United Hatzalah/Untied Rescue volunteer emergency response organizations. He is an active Combat Medic and a Company Commander in the Israel Defense Forces (Res.) and specializes in a mass disaster, rescue, and recovery training for both the civilian and military arenas. Mr. Maisel is an innovator and inventor of medical technologies and devices implemented in Israel and Globally and is on the International Editorial Board of the Journal of Emergency Medical Services Magazine (JEMS). In addition to his many fields of expertise, he leads Israeli rescue missions to disaster-struck countries such as Haiti and Nepal and has been spearheading international expansion by helping cities all over the world develop community-based emergency response programs based on the model of United Hatzalah.

NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS Beginnings are magical, wondrous, and filled with emotion. Whether bringing in a first child for their very first day of school, or a third child for their third year here at Beth El, this moment is special and filled with blessing. It is a blessing that our children are healthy; a blessing that we are part of a school that is able to offer abundant and rich opportunities for our children. We are blessed to work with all of you parents, relatives, and caregivers, who were so gentle and present for your children. Your trust and confidence in us helped to effectively make the giant transition from home to school so that together we could successfully launch the year ahead.

Not only does school present a moment of beginning, but Rosh Hashanah is the chief example of important beginnings, introduced by the blowing of the shofar. What does the shofar do for us? Shofar

is a sound of awakening, and a provocation to get prepared. Our staff has been “awakened” over the past few weeks, doing deep work to prepare for the arrival of your children. The letters that spell out ELUL is an acronym for Ani L’dodi V’dodi Li – “I am my beloved, and my beloved is mine.” It is a love statement. It is about what we love, what we are passionate about. Our staff is passionate about their work and love your children—that is our pledge and commitment to you as we start the school year.

Our hope is that during their time at Beth El and beyond, children will deepen their love of learning and develop a thoughtful awareness of themselves and others. Join us on our Reggio-inspired journey as we strive to create a kehillah kedoshah (sacred community) of children, parents, and faculty.

Enjoy the photos below, as we share our beginnings of the 2017-2018 school year.

WE LEARNED ABOUT SHOFAROT

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A Word from Jen This past month was filled with new experiences.

Our new teen program kicked off with Rock Climbing and learning about all of the Fall offerings. Our Ruach and Chaverim advisors, Max Leader and Val Keating, began preparing for the Sunday, October 1st Family Sukkah Decorating.

Religious School Opening Day brought new families, new educators, a new Hebrew curriculum, a new tefillah program, and our new Shinshin, Ofek, together.

What is a shinshin, you ask?

A “Shinshin” is an 18-year-old Israeli Emissary sent by the Israeli Government and the Jewish Agency for Israel to communities abroad with the goal of educating people of all ages about Israel and Israeli culture.

These bright and talented young adults have made the difficult decision to postpone their army service to participate in this rewarding program.

The Westchester community shinshinim have been selected from a pool of over 400 applicants. In addition to the training they receive to participate in this program, they come to our community with a long list of impressive experiences and skills.

Our Shinshinim are leaders in their home communities, excel academically and artistically, and are fluent in English.

Ofek and Amit are spending their days working in Carmel Academy and Solomon Schechter Day School. In the afternoons, they are working in Religious Schools in seven synagogues. Ofek is joining Beth El Religious School each Thursday to lead Israel education programs, games, projects and discussions. He will also spend time with the Beth El teen program. We hope you’ll join us in making him feel welcome!

Wishing you all a shana tova, Jen Vegh Director of Youth & Family Engagement

Youth Community Update We’re celebrating in the sukkah this month! We’re also excited and waiting for our first Ruach and Chaverim events of the year. Mark your calendar! You won’t want to miss out!

October Youth Community Highlights Sunday, October 1 Family Sukkah Decorating, 11:00 am-1:00 pm Saturday, October 7 Family Sukkah Walk (immediately following services) Monday, October 9 JLiFE Supper in the Sukkah, 4:30 pm Tuesday, October 10 USY Sushi in the Sukkah, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Parent Paint Night in the Sukkah, 8:15 pm-10:15 pm Thursday, October 12 Hakafot – Don’t miss out on prizes!

Sunday, October 22 Ruach, K-2nd grade, 11:00 am-12:15 pm

Chaverim, 3rd-5th grade, 12:00 pm-1:15 pm Saturday, October 28 Community Seudah Shlishit with special kids program Sunday, October 29 Rabbi Sitkin’s installation, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Watch your e-mail for information about other upcoming Youth Events!

Beth El teens were thrilled to hang out with Ofek, one of Westchester’s Shinshinim, at their kick off event at The Rock Club this year! Want more info about the new teen program for all 8th to 12th graders? Go to www.bethelnr.org or e-mail Bekkah Gold at rgold@bethelnr.org

Ready. Set. Re-register for Beth El Day Camp “The Shul with the Pool!”

We had such a wonderful camp season this year, but that hasn’t stopped us from having Summer 2018 on our minds! For returning families, a non-refundable $500 payment, per camper, will guarantee the Beth El Day Camp Summer 2018 at the summer 2017 rate. A $500 check and online registration must be received by Monday, October 31st. Register at bethelnr. org/campreg2018. E-mail Julie Rockowitz, jrockowitz@bethelnr.org for more information!

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A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF TEEN ENGAGEMENT

October Religious School Highlights Thursday, October 5

Closed for Sukkot

Thursday, October 12

Closed for Shemini Atzeret

Sunday, October 22

Rosh Hodesh Heshvan Crazy Hair Day

Religious School Update

Religious School began a few weeks ago with an exciting Opening Day. After sharing in a delicious bagel breakfast, learners went to their classrooms for teambuilding games while parents participated in their own icebreaker games to build relationships with other Religious School parents. It was an incredibly meaningful morning! We welcome your feedback if you have ideas, questions or thoughts on the program!

We’re excited to welcome Sam Blustin, our tefillah educator, to our team. Sam spent the summer as Rosh Shira at Camp Ramah Wisconsin and is excited to bring camp style, engaging tefillah and music to our learners.

Members of our new Gan class enjoying their first day of Religious School!

Follow the Religious School on Twitter! @bethelrelschool

Teens and Families, Have you thought about how you connect to Jewish life? Do you connect through prayer and spiritual engagement?

Through study? Through your relationship with Israel? Does sharing these moments with your friends and peers pave the way for your Jewish connection?

At Beth El, you can engage with being Jewish in ways that are authentic to each of you as individuals, as members of a community, and as part of a people.

With this in mind, we are happy to present an options-based model to our teen population, creating a menu of self-directed choices for Jewish learning and engagement for ALL of our Beth El teens. This includes learning opportunities, niche-specific experiences, social engagement, and more.

In this way, we will be able to address the varied interests and schedules of teens in a way that allows us to reach each of you personally.

So teens, join your friends and peers for an exciting year of living and learning at Beth El Synagogue Center. Sign up for what interests YOU in our new program today.

Register at www.bethelnr.org/teens.

Can’t wait to see you!

Bekkah Gold

Some Teen Activities in October Sundays, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Andrew Van Bochove will facilitate two 4-session thematic seminars reflecting upon Jewish content as it ties into the themes. Cost is $180 per 4-session seminar, which covers food, supplies, transportation, and more. The first seminar is on Hunger and Poverty. The second seminar is on Israeli Culture.

Tuesdays, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, News & Nosh with Bekkah Gold. Dinner and discussion on hot topics in the world today, reflecting on themes through a Jewish lens. Bring Bekkah a topic in advance and help create the base of conversation!

October 17, 24, 31; November 14, 28; December 12. Cost $180.

Wednesdays, 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm, Learn to Teach, Teach to Learn with Jen Vegh. Have dinner while learning cutting edge education techniques based on how people learn best.

October 18, 25; November 1, 15, 29; December 6, 13. Cost $180.

Questions? Contact Bekkah at rgold@bethelnr.org, or 914235-2700, ext. 221..

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OCTOBER 2017 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 Cantor Emeritus............... Lawrence Avery, z”l Hazzan Emeritus ....................Farid Dardashti Executive Director ..................Erica Leventhal Controller .................................... Olivier Vogel Camp Dir./Seniors Coord........Julie Rockowitz Nursery School Director ......... Ronnie Becher Dir. of Marketing & Comm. ....... Jon Chattman Dir. of Programming....................... Abby Wise Dir. of Teen Engagement ............Bekkah Gold Dir. of Youth & Family Engagement ...Jen Vegh Sp. Projects Dir. /Asst.to Clergy ......L. Newman Maintenance Director ............... Milton Sinclair OFFICERS President ...............................Mark Seidenfeld Executive Vice President....Sandra Gruenberg Vice President ...........................Daniel Burton Vice President ......Lauren Freeman-Bosworth Vice President .................Geralynn C. Reifer Treasurer ...............................Joseph Wygoda Financial Secretary ................. Barbara Cohen Recording Secretary ..................Jayne Peister AFFILIATES Sisterhood President ......................Rise Stern Men’s Club Co-Presidents .... 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

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.

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11 TISHRI

Shacharit 8:00am

Beth El Sulkah Builders Breakfast 9:00 am Zumba 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am

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TUESDAY 12 TISHRI

Shacharit 6:55am

Mah Jongg 12:45 pm

Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm

Mincha/Maariv 6:20pm

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18 TISHRI

Shacharit 8:00am

Memory Minyan 3:30 pm Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah 7:00 pm

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Shacharit 8:00am

Walking Club 9:30 am Sisterhood Brunch in the Sukkah 11:00 am Canasta 12:45 pm JLiFE Supper in the Sukkah 4:30 pm Executive Council 7:00 pm Board of Trustees 8:00 pm

25 TISHRI

Mincha/Maariv 6:00pm

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Shacharit 8:00am

9 HESHVAN

Zumba 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am Teen Workshop 11:00 am Rabbi Sitkin Installation 12:00 pm

Mincha/Maariv 5:40pm

20 TISHRI

Shacharit 7:00am

Mah Jongg 12:45 pm Community Leader Wine and Cheese in the Sukkah 6:00 pm USY Sushi in the Sukkah 6:30 pm

Mincha/Maariv 6:10pm

HOL HAMOED

26 TISHRI

Shacharit 6:55am

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Car Fit Program 9:00 am

Canasta 12:45 pm

Mah Jongg 12:45 pm

Teen Leadership Board Meeting 5:00 pm

27 TISHRI

Shacharit 7:00am

Walking Club 9:30 am

Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm

Keruv Let’s Talk About It 7:30 pm (off-site) Nursery School Board Meeting It 7:30 pm

Mincha/Maariv 6:00pm

Mincha/Maariv 6:00pm

3 HESHVAN

Shacharit 6:55am

Mincha/Maariv 5:50pm

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Singing as a Spiritual Practice 9:30 am Zumba 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am Teen Workshop 11:00 am Ruach 11:00 am Chaverim 12:00 pm Artist’s Reception 2:00 pm

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Religious School Parent Organization Paint Night in the Sukkah 8:15 pm

COLUMBUS DAY HOL HAMOED

Zumba 9:30 am Israeli Dancing 10:00 am Teen Workshop 11:00 am Divisional Kadima Kick-off 1:00 pm

Shacharit 8:00am

19 TISHRI

Shacharit 8:00am

HOL HAMOED

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Mincha/Maariv 6:20pm

Mincha/Maariv 6:10pm

Mincha/Maariv 6:10pm

Sisterhood Board Mtg. 6:30 pm Officers Meeting 7:30 pm

METNY USY Kickoff 3:00 pm

Mincha/Maariv 6:20pm

13 TISHRI

Walking Club 9:30 am Canasta 12:45 pm

Youth Community Family Sukkah Decorating 11:00 am

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Shacharit 7:00am

Friends of IDF Gala (off-site) Nursery School Social by age Walking Club 9:30 am Hadassah Lunch 12:30 pm; Program 1:00 pm Canasta 12:45 pm JECA Board Meeting It 4:00 pm Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm Men’s Club Monday Night Football 8:00 pm

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4 HESHVAN

Shacharit 7:00am

Nursery School Social by age

Mah Jongg 12:45 pm Teen News & Nosh 6:00 pm Religious School Board Meeting 8:00 pm

Mincha/Maariv 5:50pm

Mincha/Maariv 5:50pm

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Shacharit 6:55am

10 HESHVAN

Sisterhood Bagels and Books 9:30 am Walking Club 11:30 am

Shacharit 7:00am

11 HESHVAN

Nursery School Closed

Canasta 12:45 pm

Mah Jongg 12:45 pm

Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm

Teen News & Nosh 6:00 pm

Mincha/Maariv 5:40pm

Mincha/Maariv 5:40pm

TISHRI ~ HESHVAN 5777 WEDNESDAY 4

14 TISHRI

Shacharit 7:00am

FRIDAY

THURSDAY 5

15 TISHRI Synagogue Offices Closed Nursery School Closed Religious School Closed

Nursery School Closed 6:15 pm

7:43 pm

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16 TISHRI

Synagogue Offices Closed Nursery School Closed

Limmud: Jewish Wandering Rabbi Molly Karp 10:00 am

Sukkot Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Youth Services 10:45 am

Sukkot Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Youth Services 10:45 am

Mincha/Maariv 6:15pm

Mincha/Shiur/Maariv 6:15pm

Mincha/Maariv 6:15pm

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21 TISHRI

Shacharit 6:30am

Synagogue Offices Closed Nursery School Closed Religious School Closed

Nursery School Closed 6:03 pm

Limmud: Jewish Wandering Rabbi Molly Karp 10:00 am

Early Shemini Atzeret Service 6:30 am Shemini Atzeret Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Youth Services 10:45 am Simchat Torah Celebration 7:00 pm YIZKOR SHEMINI ATZERET

HOSHANA RABAH

28 TISHRI

Shacharit 7:00am

Limmud: Jewish Wandering Rabbi Molly Karp 10:00 am Teen Learn to Teach 5:00 pm Teen Cafe Ivrit 6:30 pm Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm

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Teen Learn to Teach 5:00 pm Hebrew Ulpan, Beginners 6:30 pm Teen Cafe Ivrit 6:30 pm

Shacharit 6:55am

Nursery School Social by age

Shacharit 7:00am Yiddish Vinkl 1:00 pm

Parashat Hashavua with Jack 1:30 pm Sisterh. Paid Up Member Dinner 6:30 pm

Memory Minyan 6:00 pm

Mincha/Maariv 5:50pm

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1 HESHVAN Shabbat ends 6:48 pm

Bat Mitzvah Sasha Heller METNY USY FreshFest Shabbat Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Shabbat Discussion Group 10:15 am Pre-Serv Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Daf Shevui 12:30 pm

Mincha/Maariv 5:50pm

ROSH HODESH

7 HESHVAN

5:40 pm

Cafe Shabbat 4:00 pm USY Shabbat Dinner 6:30 pm (off-site)

Mincha/Maariv 5:40pm

Shabbat ends 6:59 pm

Welcome Chai House Shabbat Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Serv Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Birthday Shabbat Daf Shevui 12:30 pm

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Jerusalem in Biblical/Rabbinic Sources, with Rabbis Shuck and Sitkin, and Dr. Carol Diament 9:30 am

Youth Services Meeting 8:00 pm

Mincha/Maariv 5:50pm

5:50 pm

Mincha/Maariv 5:50pm

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24 TISHRI

NOACH

ROSH HODESH

6 HESHVAN

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Mincha/Maariv 6:00pm

30 TISHRI

Teen Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner 6:00 pm

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Nursery School Social by age

SIMCHAT TORAH

Parashat Hashavua, with Jack 1:30 pm Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing 6:00 pm Wine & Cheese Evening Book Club 7:30 pm

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Limmud: Philo & Josephus: Jewish Living, with Rabbi Molly Karp 10:00 am

Mincha/Maariv 6:00pm

Yiddish Vinkl 1:00 pm

Mincha/Maariv 6:00pm

5 HESHVAN

Simchat Torah Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Youth Services 10:45 am

METNY USY FreshFest WJCS Sharsheret

Shabbat Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Pre-Service Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Sukkah Walk following Services, 12:00 pm Daf Shevui 12:30 pm

BERESHIT

6:00 pm

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Bar Mitzvah Robbie Stein

HOL HAMOED

23 TISHRI

Shacharit 6:55am

17 TISHRI

Shabbat ends 7:10 pm

Mincha/Maariv 6:10pm

Synagogue Offices Closed Nursery School Closed

Toddler Time 9:15 am Jerusalem in Biblical/Rabbinic Sources, with Rabbis Shuck and Sitkin, and Dr. Carol Diament 9:30 am

Mincha/Maariv 6:00pm Shacharit 7:00am

29 TISHRI

Shacharit 6:55am

6:11 pm

7:32 pm

Mincha 6:00pm/Maariv 7:00pm

Mincha/Maariv 6:00pm

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22 TISHRI

7 SUKKOT

SECOND DAY SUKKOT

FIRST DAY SUKKOT

EREV SUKKOT

SHABBAT

8 HESHVAN

Shabbat ends 6:38 pm

Bar Mitzvah Daniel Patchen

Shabbat Service 9:00 am Shabbat SPACE 9:30 am Shabbat Discussion Group 10:15 am Pre-Serv Oneg 10:15 am Youth Services 10:45 am Daf Shevui 12:30 pm

Mincha/Maariv 5:40pm

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SISTERHOOD BRUNCH IN THE SUKKAH IN RECOGNITION OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

The Sisterhood will hold a special brunch in the Sukkah on Monday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Beth El.

Rabbi Zach Sitkin

The program will feature Guest Speaker Rena Hyman of Sharsheret.

Join us at Beth El Synagogue Center for the installation of RABBI ZACH SITKIN

There is no charge for this event, but reservations are a must at bethelnr.org/sisterhoodsukkah2017.

A "Survivors' Sponsorship Committee" with members of the Beth El family will be formed, and will lend financial support to underwrite this event.

Sunday, October 29th 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Learning sessions and a brief installation ceremony, followed by mimosas and a nosh.

If you are interested in making a donation and/or if you are a survivor (male or female) and would like to join the committee, please contact Arlene Salman at aesalman@aol.com or call

More information to follow.

914.235-2485. Visit bethelnr.org/sisterhoodsukkah2017 for more information.

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NEWSMAKERS Mazal tov to: Sandy and Sam Klein on the marriage of their son, Dr. Gabriel Klein, to Kristen Roe, daughter of Cathy and Bob Roe; Steven and Debbie Fuchs and grandmother Caryl Fuchs on the engagement of Jared Fuchs to Jennie Dineen; Miriam and Fred Zucker on the marriage of their son Jonathan to Ilene Silverman, daughter of Felice and Robert Silverman.

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 October 7th will be sponsored by Carla and Laurence Stein in honor of the bar mitzvah their son Robbie Stein.

The Kiddush of October 21st will be sponsored by Stephanie and Gary Heller in honor of the bat mitzvah their daughter Sasha Heller.

The Kiddush of October 28th will be sponsored by Lisa and Robert Patchen in honor of the bar mitzvah their son Daniel Patchen.

Want to sponsor a Kiddush?

Contact Alise Liquorie at aliquorie@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 223.

Welcome to the Beth El Community Michele Abo Of New Rochelle The Grobstein Family Of New Rochelle David & GiGi Grobstein Mia, 8 The Leaderman Family Of New Rochelle Ian Leaderman & Shayna Sacks Leaderman Eli, 4

The Meckler/Meyers Family Of Scarsdale Mark Meckler & Tanya Meyers Alexander, 11; Nathan, 8; and Oriana, 14 months The Rothstein Family Of Harrison Sidney & Malva Rothstein Evan, 14 The Spiegeland Family Of Scarsdale Michael & Judy Spiegeland Eva, 9; David, 7

YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES

The yahrzeit of the following deceased persons permanently inscribed on our Memorial Walls are observed on these dates: October Fay Friedman Solomon Troodler Herman Fishman Abraham Newman Dina Ulitzky Reuben Davidson Margot Fately Rev. Wolf Joslevitz Joel Miller Samuel Schaffer Ida Schneidman Berl Wigder Esther Croland Oscar Falk Gertrude Israel Miriam Levitin Esther Sampson Peter Kardon Gross Frank Cohn Marion Noren Ruth Brenner Augusta Miller Meta Pollak Gussie Behr Edward H. Berman Selma Batkin Theresa Bellin William Alan Gold Maxine Bergman Libby Berman Irving Levine Sarah Miller Sylvia Stein Samuel Ginsburg Max Diamond Arnold Funk Harry Zeitels Ray Braten

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Ida Gordon Marianne Gosschalk Violet Katz Bella Gilbert Doba Meyerson Isidore Reiss Regina Solov Sarah Zucker Saul Bernstein Rose Belle Troodler Sima Walfish George L. Desnick Martin Kramer Sadie Cooper Jennie Friedman David Gruber Max Anderson Daniel G. Steingart Samuel Weiss Morris Worton Herman Brevda Martha Kahn Sidney Levy Edith Scheinberg David Zlotnick Sarah Bernstein Ida Garfinkel Isidore Hirsch Faye Meltzer Jay Jackson Louis M. Brown Louis Golding George Lyons Emily Kander Saul Bergman Gustav Feibelmann Annie Shanok Martin Singer

CONDOLENCES

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We record with sorrow the losses suffered by our members and friends and extend to them our deepest sympathies. Condolences to: Trisanne Berger on the loss of her father, Richard “Dick� Rosenberg; Judith Szabo on the loss of her husband, Aaron Szabo; Lynn Kuszel on the loss of her father, Aaron Szabo; Stacey and Wendy Kahn on the loss of their mother, long time Beth El member Eilene (Kellman) Kahn; Barbara Orans on the loss of her father, Marvin Gorode; Wendy Rosenberg on the loss of her husband, Alan Rosenberg, and to Kerri, Josh, and Brian (Amanda) on the loss of their father; Gladys Barish on the loss of her sister Pearl Siegel, aunt of Jay Rehr.

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CONTRIBUTIONS GENERAL FUND IN HONOR OF:

SPECIAL NEEDS FUND IN MEMORY OF:

IN HONOR OF:

Blanche Fried on her Sisterhood Gala honor, from Leon Geller, beloved father of Russell Geller, The birth of Rafi Chinitz, son of Ella and Noah Mila and Michael Greenberg. from Caryl Fuchs.

Chinitz and grandson of Shari and Marvin Chinitz, Shari and Marvin Chinitz on the birth of grandson Daisy Polencia, beloved sister of Dr. Jacob Esses, from Elizabeth and Alan Legatt.

Rafi, and to parents Ella and Noah Chinitz, from from Mila and Michael Greenberg.

Barbara and Jack Renick, Lynn and Jeffery Lowin, Jill Kaufman, beloved daughter of Burton Stern, Erica and Larry Epstein, and Rochelle Chaiken. from Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Blank.

Joyce and Michael Wechsler on the celebration of Richard "Dick" Rosenberg, beloved father of their fiftieth wedding anniversary, from Anita and Trisanne Berger, from Karen Lalli, Elise and Bob Marc Zoldessy, and Mila and Michael Greenberg. Schepp, Avigail Needleman and family, Marianne

The bar mitzvah of Eitan Gotian, son of Drs. Ruth and Amnon Gotian, from Elizabeth and Alan Legatt.

The engagement of Mark Kaphan, son of Robin and Mitchell Kaphan, to Kimberly Taboga, from Elizabeth and Alan Legatt.

Lenny Schwartz on his special birthday, from and Bob Sussman, Linda and Sol Haber, Barbara Janet Yoskowitz, and Martha Goldman. and Joseph Wygoda, Ellen and David Levy, Our Simcaht Torah Honorees—Shari Chinitz, Debbie and Steven Young, Mila and Michael Elliot Hollander, Stephanie Roth, and Jay Greenberg, Allison and Alan Kellman, and Susan Sommer, from Elise and Bob Schepp, and Barbara and Michael Meisler.

The marriage of Max Arad, son of Hazzan Ellen and Graham Arad, and Sarah Ebstein, from Elizabeth and Alan Legatt.

marriage of their son Max Arad, from Sharon and Peter Spenser.

Ray Atlas, my beloved mother, on her yahrzeit, from Deborah Olstein and family.

and Marc Klee.

The marriage of Abby Wise and Graham Fisher, from Elizabeth and Alan Legatt.

Sid Katz, beloved father of Margery Katz, from Dina and Avi Stein on their fourth wedding Robin and Mitchell Kaphan on the engagement Naomi Raber, and Mila and Michael Greenberg. anniversary, from Elizabeth and Alan Legatt. of their son Mark Kaphan to Kimberly Tobaga, Harold Keltz, beloved father of Elise Richman, Bobby and Judy Schmeidler on their fifty-third from Elise and Bob Schepp. from Rona and Ralph Parker, and Mila and wedding anniversary, from Elizabeth and Alan Ed Schwartz and the hard-working High Holidays Michael Greenberg.

Legatt.

Honors Committee, from Barbara and Marc Klee. Aaron Szabo, beloved father of Lynn Kuszel, IN MEMORY OF: Tracey and Evan Levy on the bar mitzvah of from Benny Ciola.

Herman Gordon on what would have been his their son Benjamin Levy, from Mila and Michael Leonard Baker, beloved father of Robert Baker, birthday, from Norma Wasserman.

Greenberg. from Elise and Bob Schepp.

Louis Mogil, my beloved brother, and Seymour Elizabeth and Alan Legatt on the bar mitzvah of Marvin Gorode, beloved father of Barbara Orans, Mogil, my beloved father, on their yahrzeits, from their grandson, from Mila and Michael Greenberg. from Erica and Larry Epstein, Barbara and Bob Ruth and Jacob Esses.

Judy and Bobby Schmeidler on the bat mitzvah Cohen, and Sue and Michael Meisler.

Daisy Polencia, sister of Jacob Esses, from of their granddaughter, from Mila and Michael YAHRZEIT/YIZKOR DONATIONS Elizabeth and Alan Legatt.

Greenberg.

Bernard Sunshine in memory of Joseph and Judith Leonard Baker, father of Robert Baker, from Meryl and David Mendelson on the marriage Sunshine, Jacob and Diasy Holman, Shirley Elizabeth and Alan Legatt. of their son, from Mila and Michael Greenberg. Feldman, Richard Holman, Ruth Fleischner, and Richard "Dick" Rosenberg, father of Trisanne Lynn and Steve Gruenstein on the marriage of Lenore Greiman; Dr. Patricia Greenwel-Rojkind Berger, from Elizabeth and Alan Legatt. in memory of my beloved husband, Dr. Marcos their daughter, from Mila and Michael Greenberg.

Rojkind; Jay and Emma Lewis in memory of Hazzan Ellen and Graham Arad on the marriage Raquel Kramer; Linda and Bill Grabel in memory of their son Max Arad, from Mila and Michael of Alice Levy; Marjorie Schlosberg and Mitchell Greenberg.

BERNICE FELDMAN Glick in memory of their brother Stuart Linnick; Barbara and Harvey Katzeff on the birth of Albert Fayer; Betty Barnett; Jill Kaufman and NURSERY SCHOOL FUND twin granddaughters, from Mila and Michael family; Marvin Feldman; Saralea and Robert IN MEMORY OF: Chazan; Harold Kaufman; Jessie and Ronnie Greenberg.

Weinberger; Barbara and Arthur Margolin and Natalie Aaronson, beloved mother of Cindy family; Norma Wasserman; Deborah Olstein and Aaronson, from Alisa and Ted Kesten. family; Esther Robbins; Rosalind and Richard PTA ISRAEL TRAVEL STUDY Kaufman; Stanley Krieg; Rita and Bruce Gilbert; SCHOLARSHIP FUND Evelyn and Gary Trachten; Robert Preminger and Pamela Friedman; Joel Davis; Joyce Silver JEREMY SCHEINFELD IN MEMORY OF: Koch; Elizabeth and David Goldman; Laura Penn; MEMORIAL FUND Dinah and Max Stern, our beloved parents, on Henrietta Sanford; Evelyn and Gary Trachten; and their yahrzeits, from Rise and Alan Stern.

IN HONOR OF: Howard Berman.

The engagement of our son Mark Kaphan to ELEANOR G. BAUMWALD Kimberly Tobaga, from Robin and Mitchell PRAYERBOOK FUND DOROTHY FLEISHAKER Kaphan.

IN MEMORY OF: RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Hazzan Ellen and Graham Arad on the aufruf and

IN MEMORY OF: Chaim Kalfus, beloved father of Grace KalfusGold, from Jodi and Rob Scheinfeld.

IN MEMORY OF:

Richard "Dick" Rosenberg, beloved father of Eva Teitelbaum, from Jack R. Schwartz.

Trisanne Berger, from Donald Fleishaker.

Leonard Baker, beloved father of Robert Baker, Jill Kaufman, beloved daughter of Burt Stern, from Leonora and Howard Loewentheil. from Allison and Alan Kellman.

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CONTRIBUTIONS SISTERHOOD MITZVAH FUND

THE DAY CAMP FUND

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

A generous donation was received from our Mitchell and Anette Fogelman in IN HONOR OF: memory of Bess Levy, beloved Abby Wise and Graham Fisher on their marriage, camper Avi Bebchik. mother and grandmother of Diane from Joyce and Michael Wechsler.

IN HONOROF: Levy; Eve Kessler, in memory of Bob Schepp for his Pink Hat Project, from Irene Steve and Debbie Fuchs on the engagement of her beloved father; Ruth Treiber in their son Jared Fuchs, from Nora Klion-Wolloch. memory of her beloved mother, Lilly and Howard Weitz.

Jason and Jackie Friedland on the bar mitzvah of Linda and Dov Hyman on the wedding of their Kaplan; Harriet Suvall in memory of their son Abe, from Joyce and Michael Wechsler. daughter Jenny Hyman, from Nora Klion-Wolloch. her beloved mother, Lilly Kaplan; Marc and Harriet Suvall in honor Sheila and Bob Friedland on the bar mitzvah of Our Simcaht Torah honorees Shair Chinitz, Elliot of Rabbi Sitkin; Rita and David their grandson Abe Friedland, from Joyce and Hollander, Stephanie Roth, and Jay Sommer, from Kaufman in honor of Jules (Lenny) Nora Klion-Wolloch.

Michael Wechsler.

Schwartz; Sheila Tanenbaum in Shari Chinitz, Stephanie Roth, Elliot Hollander, IN MEMORY OF: memory of Lucille Wallick; Jeffrey and Jay Sommer, our Simchat Torah honorees, Richard "Dick" Rosenberg, beloved father of Bloom in memory of Yosef, Chaya, from Blanche Fried. and Eldad Salomon; Gary and Evelyn Trisanne Berger, from Nora Klion-Wolloch.

Ellen and Graham Arad on the marriage of their son Marvin Garode, beloved father of Barbara Orans, Trachten on the yahrzeits of Morris and Shirley Trachten; Lisa Segal; Max Arad to Sarah Ebstein, from Blanche Fried. from Nora Klion-Wolloch.

Elissa Glickman in memory of IN MEMORY OF: Natalie Aaronson, beloved mother of Cindy Richard "Dick" Rosenberg.

Marvin Gorode, beloved father of Barbara Orans, Arkow Aaronson, from Nora Klion-Wolloch.

ZARO SENIOR FUND from Phoebe Gross, Joyce and Michael Wechsler, and Cynthia Glickman.

IN MEMORY OF: Richard "Dick" Rosenberg, father of Tris Berger, from Joyce and Michael Wechsler.

ENDOWMENT FUND IN MEMORY OF:

Leon Geller, beloved father of Russell Geller, from Dana Rottman.

Lilly Kaplan, beloved mother of Harriet Suvall Richard "Dick" Rosenberg, beloved father of Richard "Dick" Rosenberg, beloved father of Trisanne Berger, from Barbara and Marc Klee.

Trisanne Berger, from Judy and David Gilberg. and Ruth Treiber, from Blanche Fried.

TO MAKE A DONATION Contact Alise Liquorie at aliquorie@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 223. $18.

For Sisterhood Mitzvah cards, contact MARCIA PRYLUCK at MarciaPryluck@gmail.com.

Beth El Celebrates October Birthdays Beth El Synagogue Center would like to extend a “Happy Birthday!” to its members with a birthday in the month of October. If you have an October birthday, we hope that you will join us for Debra Ackerman Ethan Afran Eric Alderman Ryan Altman Leigh Amidror Michael Barrett Hannah Bartell Yael Berger Ana Bernstein Melvyn Bloom Frances Blumenfeld Erica Bonime Joshua Burack Nancy Chhahira Shari Chinitz Marvin Chinitz Carmel Coblence

Sylvia Cohen Leam Cohen Phyllis Cole Susan Davis Sophie Ehudin Jane Epstein Alyssa Erber Marcie Ferder Aaron Fleishaker Caroline Fox Daniel Gabel Jack Gingold Ethan Glickman Louis Goldberg Robyn Goldberg Marsha Goldstein Steven Guggenheim

Kiddush lunch on Shabbat, October 14th. If you have an October 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 Sol Haber Cari Herskowitz Dana Hilsenrath Lynn Hirsh Gary Joseph Ronnie Kaplan Arthur Kaplan Emily Katz David Kaufman Allison Kellman Theodore Kesten Sharon Kevy Richard Klee Nina Kleiman Noah Kolodny Roy Krasik Emma Kravitz

Jordana Kulak Deborah Kurlander Jacob Lenchner Martin Levitin Gary Levy Evan Levy Michael Lurie Marsha Lustig Marshall Matos Judith Matos Adam Mayblum Kyle Mayblum Ari Mayerfield Michael Meisler Trevor Norwitz Molly Nozyce Daniel Patchen 21

can update our records. Please 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.)

Deirdre Polow Leon Protass Janice Reid David Reifer Anne Reis Julie Rockowitz Naomi Rothberg Steve Rotker Joy Rotker Karen Sadok Jay Safer Elise Schepp Albert Schmeidler Peri Schwartz Blair Selber David Silberstein Shira Silver

Joshua Silverman Samuel Silverman Mary Smart Heidi Spitz Ilana Tamir Jane Turkewitz Harvey Wacht Mark Walfish Norma Wasserman Naomi Weinberger Anne Weisbrod Esther Winik William Winters Dorothy Zaro Hank Zupnick

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