March 2023 Bulletin

THE BULLETIN MARCH 2023 • VOL. 105 • ADAR-NISSAN, 5783 • WWW.BETHELNR.ORG

Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El Presents: SONGS OF FREEDOM: A CONCERT CELEBRATING PASSOVER WITH GALEET DARDASHTI AND DIVAHN

SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 7:30 PM Register here: BETHELNR.ORG/GALEET

RABBI’S MESSAGE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE KERUV KORNER PASSOVER SCHEDULE DAY CAMP, ARTS AND THEATER NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS TEEN COMMUNITY

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SMART GROUP 8 YOUTH & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT 9 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT 11 ISRAEL 360 10 THE SHORESH HALEV CENTER FOR JEWISH MUSIC 12 SHABBAT SCHOLAR-INRESIDENCE 13

SISTERHOOD HAPPENINGS 15 SECURITY UPDATE 15 COMMUNAL FREEZER 16 COOK FOR HOPE 16 SPRING FILM FESTIVAL 17 GREEN TEAM 17 BETH EL NEWS 18 BETH EL GIVES 18

RABBI’S MESSAGE

The Bulletin March 2023

Dear Friends, As I type these words, thousands of lives have been destroyed by an earthquake in Syria and Turkey (by the time you read this, thousands more will have been found and countless lives will be devastated). I read the news updates hourly. The photos show an apocalyptic scene of chaos and suffering.

And then, I make a sandwich and continue with my day.

The constant reminders of suffering in our daily lives - mass shootings, natural disasters, and violence in our communities - are brought close to us through media coverage and social media posts. Despite increased awareness of these tragedies, our ability to act against them does not keep pace. This oversaturation with images of suffering leads to what social psychologists call compassion fatigue (a decline in our ability to empathize) and apathy, as individuals may feel their actions are ineffective. In an essay about this, Ruth Messinger and Aaron Dorfman suggest combating this through responsible consumption, thoughtful tzedakah, using political power responsibly, and shifting our postures from pity to action and solidarity. These aims are commendable, of course.

As your clergy team, we are mindful of compassion fatigue when communicating with you after tragic events. When we do send an email, our goal is to acknowledge events that are likely on your minds, anchor our statements in Jewish values, and provide pastoral support to those seeking it. However, it’s difficult to determine a strategy for when to acknowledge

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these moments through formal emails. We grapple with many questions, such as: why address this tragedy and not another; should moral criteria be used; and does geography play a role? This is especially complicated when considering events in Israel or instances of antisemitism.

We don’t have a clear-cut solution to these dilemmas in formulating a communication strategy. Despite the lack of a systematic approach, we think that reaching out to acknowledge significant events is still valuable, even if it prompts questions about why we did not send an email about another event.

We don’t want these emails to contribute to your compassion fatigue. Despite our sincerity, such emails may come across as performative and routine, and if sent too frequently, they may lose impact. Deciding when to send these emails requires careful consideration given the frequency of such events.

While we work to find a balanced approach, know that we are always available to provide support. The aftermath of tragedy can be unsettling, and we stand by you regardless of whether we send an email.

We are always interested in hearing your thoughts about this. Feel free to share them with us by emailing clergy@ bethelnr.org L’Shalom,

Rabbi David A. Schuck

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE that all aspects of synagogue life are designed to help us achieve our collective goals. It is said that no word in the Torah is superfluous, that each is there for a specific purpose in telling the story of our people and in framing the values that lead us to purpose-driven lives. Likewise, at Beth El we strive to make sure that everything we do is the result of informed choices that collectively ensure that we are meeting our mission.

Our congregants also play a critical role in this. While our clergy and professional staff are among the hardest working and creative people I know, what we receive from them is supercharged by the degree to which we as synagogue members make suggestions, give feedback, volunteer, and participate in programs and services.

In other words, a synagogue is not the equivalent of a chatbot: we shouldn’t just expect to sit back and watch Beth El be a great synagogue, we should all put in the work that helps make it great. Only then can we truly feel a sense that we as a community have created something together. So please, come to programs, come to Shabbat services, come to minyan even once a month (it makes a difference!), or seek out ways to volunteer your time. In a world that every day seems to become more and more automated and inauthentic, let’s together continue to build something that is the product of genuine passion and human effort.

By the time you receive this edition of the Bulletin, Spring, and with it Passover, will be nearly upon us. I leave you with the wish that you have a Chag Kasher v’Sameach, and that your Seders are meaningful and joyous.

Robert Patchen

DO YOU HAVE A SIMCHA COMING UP? Are you celebrating a birthday or other milestone? Do you just love spending time with your community after Shabbat services? Sponsoring a kiddush on Shabbat is a wonderful way to share your special day with your Beth El community.

To learn more about the details of sponsoring a kiddush and to help you make a choice that is right for you and your family please reach out to Stephanie Lederman at slederman@ bethelnr.org or (914) 235-2700 x246.

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The Bulletin November 2022

Shabbat is a time for rest, reflection, and spending time with loved ones. It’s a special time for us to come together as a community and celebrate our faith and traditions. At our synagogue, we offer a variety of Shabbat services and activities for all ages. Whether you prefer a traditional service, a more relaxed and casual atmosphere, or something in between, we have something for everyone. In addition to our regular services, we also host special Shabbat events throughout the year. These events bring our community together for a night of food, music, and celebration. One of the best things about Shabbat at our synagogue is the sense of community and belonging that it fosters. It’s a time for us to come together as a family and support one another, both spiritually and emotionally. Whether you’re a lifelong member or a newcomer to our community, we welcome you to join us for Shabbat.

We hope that you’ll find a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and that you’ll leave feeling refreshed and recharged. So come, celebrate Shabbat with us and experience the joy and renewal that this special time of the week can bring. We can’t wait to see you there!

Although these words are all true, they are not mine.

They were generated when I typed the words “synagogue newsletter article” into “ChatGpt.” ChatGpt is a free artificial intelligence “chatbot” that, in what seems like a matter of only weeks, has fully entered the public consciousness. The introduction of this tool, and others like it, has raised all sorts of ethical questions, since, as the technology improves, which it surely will, we will no longer know whether a student’s term paper, a journalist’s account of current affairs, a work of art such as a poem or, dare I say, a shul President’s bulletin article, is the real thing or the product of a computer’s software.

While I am sure there will be some redeeming features that these programs bring to the world (even social media has some), for now I consider them a shortcut, a way to avoid the real, hard work that makes anything worthwhile. At Beth El, we don’t take shortcuts, and nothing happens without a great deal of thought by our clergy and professional staff. Every aspect of every program, every religious service, every musical concert, and every other offering that serves the spiritual and emotional needs of our congregation is the product of a great deal of intentionality. Our clergy meet together regularly, as does our staff, to make sure that each moment of our calendar is part of a coherent whole that, over the course of any given year, reflects the rhythm of the seasonal Jewish cycle, and that reflects the needs of our community members. And our rabbis, working together as a team, are each assigned specific roles, whether it be in designing programming, forming educational curricula, or managing chesed projects, that further ensure

Keruv Korner “Keruv” = Hebrew for “to draw closer”

On January 19th, 2023, I attended a USCJ webinar entitled “Making Amends to Interfaith Couples and Families: Healing Hearts and Inclusion”. I came away with the understanding that the principles, actions, and responsibilities concerning the inclusion of interfaith families should be applicable for inclusion of all groups; i.e. LGBTQ, people with disabilities, Jews of Color, single parents by choice, etc.

What does Inclusion look like in action? Below, are some of the bullet points that USCJ shared after the Webinar, on how Conservative synagogues can develop and change the Inclusion attitudes within their congregations: • Shifting to a culture of inclusion begins with a mindset of treating everyone b’tzelem Elohim {in the image of God – valuing the humanity of each human being} • Changing all outward facing communication - Website; Newsletter; Social Media; Email; • Changing the description of who can be an Usher/Greeter and designation of who/how Blessings can be determined (aufruf; parents of all faiths; aliyah) • Transliteration and translation • Learning Services

• Relationship building between rabbi and interfaith couples and families that include LGBTQ individuals, disabled, hearing impaired, etc.

• Changing bylaws to allow for membership • Changing cemetery burial rules Here at Beth El, our Keruv Committee has initiated a concerted effort to “say, Hi, we see you and value you,” be it with actions, words, and/or physical accommodations. We all need to be able to “signal” in different ways that all people are welcome and accepted. There are still many synagogues in the Conservative movement who choose to ignore and sweep these issues under the rug. Here at Beth El, we strive to welcome Jews of all stripes, as well the non-Jewish partners who love them. We are searching for alternative honors. The Conservative movement must continue to work on Culture Change. We must not cast aspersions on rabbis who are struggling with the Halacha and those who are forging ahead to find creative solutions. Here at Beth El, we want our spaces to be compassionate, welcoming and supportive. There is still lots of work to do and we hope that you will continue to join us in these efforts.

Carole Graham, Keruv Committee Member

Passover Schedule Sunday, March 26th 2023: Passover University: Creating a Meaningful Intergenerational Seder - 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 29th, 2023: Women’s Seder - 6:30 PM Thursday, March 30th, 2023: Teen Chocolate Seder - 6:30 PM Wednesday, April 5th, 2023: Morning Minyan/Ta’anit Bechorot - 6:30 AM Community chametz burning- 10:00 - 11:30 AM Latest time to eat chametz - 10:48 AM Latest time to sell/burn chametz - 11:53 AM Early Mincha - 1:30 PM Festival Maariv Service - 6:30 PM Thursday, April 6th, 2023: Festival Services - 9:00 AM Tot Services & Mini-Minyan - 10:30 AM Mincha/Maariv - 6:30 PM

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Friday, April 7th, 2023: Festival Services - 9:00 AM Tot Services & Mini-Minyan - 10:30 AM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:30 PM Saturday, April 8th, 2023 Tot Service & Mini Minyan - 10:30 AM Family Kehillah Service - 11 AM Mincha/Maari - 7:20 PM Havdalah - 8:09 PM Wednesday, April 12th, 2023: Festival Services - 9:00 AM Tot Services & Mini-Minyan - 10:30 AM Mincha/Maariv - 6:30 PM Thursday, April 13th, 2023: Festival Services - 9:00 AM Tot Services & Mini-Minyan - 10:30 AM Yizkor - 10:30 AM Mincha/Maariv - 7:20 PM-8:15 PM (Havdalah)

Beth El Day Camp Arts & Theater Program for Ages 8-12 A place where any artist, at any level, can connect and have fun!

June 26-August 18 — 2, 4, 6 or 8 week options Glass art Photography Yoga Dance Tie Dye Painting & Drawing Cartooning Beading Recycled sculpture Fimo Improv & Musical Theater Culinary Arts

Beth El’s Arts and Theater program is the perfect meeting place between inspired exploration, fine arts and the performing arts. Our close knit community offers a truly special environment that features individual attention along with fun-filled group activities. Our artist educators offer unique programming geared towards building creative skills while fostering relationships.

Your child will be part of a nurturing camp community where they can express themselves creatively and meet like-minded friends.

Beth El’s program is designed to nourish minds, souls and bodies. Delicious lunch and daily swim offered.

Beth El Arts & Theater Program believes “Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” - Mary Lou Cook

For more information, please call or email Julie at jrockowitz@bethelnr.org or 914.235.2700 x256, or go to betheldaycamp.org.

Happy Anniversary Torah Fund!

Make your donation on line at this safe, secure site: www.jtsa.edu/torahfund and be sure to enter ‘Beth El New Rochelle’ in the Affiliate space on the form.

Or send your check, payable to Torah Fund, to: Sheila Cohen 34 Sara Lane, New Rochelle, NY 10804 There is no better way to celebrate the 80th year of Torah Fund than by making an investment in the future of Conservative Judaism.

Sheila Cohen – Chilly321@aol.com – 914-576-1078 Risë Stern – rskstern@verizon.net – 914-761-5645

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The Bulletin March 2023

How do you celebrate a big birthday or anniversary? Torah Fund turns 80 this year. Have you acknowledged this milestone by making a donation to Torah Fund?

Your donation to Torah Fund helps support our future rabbis, cantors and Jewish lay leaders at the seminaries in the United States, Germany, Argentina and Israel. These current students will ensure the continuity of future generations of Conservative Jews.

Every Torah Fund gift of $180 will be acknowledged with our unique pin – Chazak – 80. The 80 represents the number of years of strength in Torah Fund’s global mission.

All contributions, of any amount, will be gratefully accepted and appreciated.

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Nursery School News Tu Bishvat literally means the fifteenth day of the month of Shevat and usually falls in January or February. It may be winter for us, but it is the end of the rainy season in Israel and the time when sap has started rising in the trees. In the Nursery School we celebrate Tu B’Shevat as the “birthday of the trees.”

This year we transformed the Youth Lounge into a “Tu Bishvat Expo.” Children’s natural sense of amazement, wonder and joy of discovery was evident as they entered the room and began to explore the variety of activities that awaited them. All activities focused on or used materials directly connected to the earth and trees and children independently explored and self-selected what they wanted to engage in.

Soil was the basis for a number of activities, as they scooped, patted and poured from one vessel to another.

There were no limits to the sensory experiences (nor to the mess!). Children used leaves, greenery, pine cones and flowers on overhead projectors and light tables to experiment with light and shadows. They used a variety of wooden loose parts to build on a mirrored base and built structures with large wooden blocks. Matching the picture of a fresh fruit to the dried fruit needed a lot of “concentration” and focus as the cards were turned over. Sun butter was smeared on pinecones to create bird feeders and parsley seeds were planted in small peat pots with the hope they’ll be ready for Pesach.

A birthday celebration must have special treats and this one had a few very colorful ones. Orange dried apricots and mangos, green dried kiwi, brown dates and raisins and yellow dried apples.

Tu Bishvat is an important holiday for today’s children. As our awareness of the environment becomes more essential to the future of the human race, Tu Bishvat takes on more of a global importance.

It is not just about spring, trees, and rebirth in Israel; it is about respecting, appreciating and taking care of nature. Any activities we can do to foster these values transmit the true meaning of Tu B’Shevat to our children. Celebrating Tu Bishvat as a school has given the children a deep sense of the “Kedusha (sacredness”) of trees. We believe that if the trees could talk we are certain this would be exactly the kind of celebration they would request.

“Imagine if trees gave free wifi. We’d all be planting like crazy, It’s a pity they only give us the oxygen we breathe.”

Ronnie Becher, Director Beth El Nursery School

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Teen Community building community, praying together, and spending quality time - with good food too! Our mix between offsite activities and ritual events, leadership opportunities, volunteering, learning together, and more, gives space for every teen to find something that fits them. Shout out to our Teen Leadership Board for working together to plan an awesome year! Keep up with our Instagram and emails to register for our programming! Fun programs coming up include Purim celebrations, a Breakfast Run, and an offsite activity too.

Check your teen emails for what’s on tap next!

Want to help plan a program? Reach out to Bekkah at teens@bethelnr.org.

Not sure what to do this summer? Go to www. findyoursummer.org to check out a whole bunch of exciting opportunities to see what fits you! Thinking about going to Israel this summer? Check out www.rootone.org for awesome Israel opportunities—you may be eligible for a $3,000 RootOne Voucher! Reach out to Bekkah with any questions.

We miss our Leffell seniors and hope they’re having a great time in Israel!

We had a great time at our lounge night!

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First, we are so proud of the many Beth El teens who participated in our annual Youth and Family Engagement Shabbat! It was amazing to watch you shine in so many ways over the weekend!

The second semester of the Teen Collab has been incredibly successful, working with five other Conservative synagogues-–JCC Harrison, Pelham Jewish Center, Shaarei Tikvah, Temple Israel Center, and Westchester Jewish Center—and many Beth El teens too! This program features opportunities for dynamic, engaging learning for our teens that they get to choose. Located at the Mid-Westchester JCC, there is still a module left this year (the spring semester) and each module features multiple tracks for the teens, from Israeli Culture with one of our Westchester Shinshinim, to Pirkei Avot-based improv, to a Jewish Leadership course co-taught by clergy from all of the synagogues. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner across communities and expose our teens to new peers and educators.

You can still register for the spring module at bethelnr.org/ form/teencollab2022 In addition to the Westchester Teen Collab, we can hardly believe that we’re through most of the winter with Beth El teens! In addition to bringing back monthly Lounge Nights, we are focusing on bringing teens to Beth El on Shabbat,

Senior Mature Adults Retired Together (SMART) Senior Mature Adults Retired Together (SMART) is an affinity group for active congregants and community members, dedicated to creating strong bonds, building community, and creating lives of meaning and purpose.

Like discussing Current Events?

Are you a lifelong learner?

Join us every Monday morning on Zoom from 11 am - 12 noon for a dynamic discussion led by Shari Baum, of Westchester Jewish Community Services.

Our group eagerly anticipates meeting monthly for our Lunch & Learn. We appreciate the wisdom that Tom Sullivan and Dr. Marc Lazarus shared with us earlier in the winter.

At 11:30 am on Thursday, March 9, we look forward to learning about the film industry from Darren Peister, Emmy award-winning film editor. Darren will speak on the process of cutting, arranging, and assembling the shots of a film in a way that best serves the film’s story and director’s vision.

All are welcome to attend.

12:30pm Delicious Lunch, suggested donation $7, payable at Lunch.

Paint Your World Under the direction of Cindy Shechter, an outstanding artist and educator, we are offering the opportunity to explore the world of acrylic painting. Meeting at Beth El on Thursday mornings, all you need to do is show up and bring a smock!

Consider how spectacular this is… contact Julie at jrockowitz@bethelnr.org to register if you are interested in joining this painting experience.

Explore your creativity while learning to draw and paint a landscape with acrylic paint. No experience necessary…this is perfect for beginners!

Your cost is just the cost of supplies ($25.00). Check payable to Beth El. Either leave the check in the office, or deliver it to Julie Rockowitz.

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Wednesdays: 10am Coffee 10:30am - 12:30pm Painting April 19, April 26, May 3 & May 10

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Youth & Family Engagement Department – Update!

Hi everyone, Thank you for joining us for a successful Purim! From your support through the Purim Campaign, joining us for a great time at the Purim Carnival, as well as celebrating on Purim itself with our Mini Megillah play and our full megillah reading and Purim Spiel, we enjoyed our time together. We are now focusing on Passover, and we will have a special program called “The Exodus Games” on Sunday morning, March 26. Stay tuned for details!

Best, Alyssa Schwager Director of Youth & Family Engagement

Gan (K) planted parsley in honor of Tu BiShvat and in preparation for Passover.

Kitah Hey (5th grade) enjoys their time in art

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Israel 360

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In our continuing efforts to bring a diversity of voices to our community on a range of issues related to Israel, on January 24th Rabbi Schuck was in dialogue with Jeremy Ben Ami, Founder and President of J Street. This clearly struck a chord with many in our community, bringing together over 200 people to hear the challenging questions the Rabbi posed to Jeremy and an opportunity to learn about J Street’s perspective on the concerns and criticisms held by many people.

Participants came representing the full spectrum of positions, with all coming together out of a shared sense of Ahavat Yisrael to engage in civil dialogue. Passionate disagreements may remain, but we can be proud that this program represents a commitment to our mission “to raise awareness and foster respectful and nuanced dialogue about Israel that encourages openness to the diversity of perspectives among the Beth El community and the Jewish community at large.”

By the time you’re reading this, we will have hosted a zoom event on February 26th with “Dugri” - an Israeli/Palestinian rap duo whose provocative music videos shine a light on common stereotypes and tensions to foster mutual respect and understanding. This month in March, we’re presenting a

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panel “Israeli and American Teens: What do they really think about America and Israel’’ - Westchester’s Shinshinim (youth ambassadors from Israel) and our own teens will be in dialogue with Shachar Liran Hanan, Shlichah (Westchester Senior Ambassador), sharing their experiences and perspectives on their relationships with Israel and America.

We’re excited for the additional upcoming Israel events noted below and hope you’ll be able to join us!

March 31st-April 1st Beth El Scholar-in-Residence: Michael Koplow, Chief Policy Officer, Israel Policy Forum May 21st – Israel @ 75 Westchester Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration May 30th - Israel 360 Presents: Eric Mandel, Director of the Middle East Political Information Network, Senior Security Editor of The Jerusalem Post, and Stand With Us Board Member will speak about current developments in Israel and the broader Middle East L’Hitraot, Susan Solow-Dubin and Mark Seidenfeld

Volunteer Spotlight This month we are highlighting the Keruv Committee and the work that its volunteers do to foster inclusion at Beth El 1. What does the Keruv committee do?

The Keruv Committee’s mission is to help make all members of Beth El’s diverse community feel welcomed, included and comfortable. We have subcommittees that focus on inclusion efforts for different groups such as people with mental or physical disabilities, LGBTQ+, intermarried families, Jews of Color, and people who need assistance with technology. People in these groups may at times find it difficult to participate in our Jewish community, and our committee strives to help tackle those obstacles. We do this in numerous ways - such as providing large print siddurim, hearing devices and shtenders (book stands) in the sanctuary, bringing external speakers to teach about inclusion, providing a “Let’s Talk About It” support group to discuss issues relating to intermarriage and interdating, sponsoring Pride Shabbat, sponsoring the “Jew York Pride” contingent at the Pride Parade, welcoming Chai House residents, and matching members to “tech buddies”, just to name a few!

2. Why did you get involved with the Keruv committee?

Members of our committee generally get involved because they or a member of their family falls into one, or many, of the groups who the Keruv Committee aims to support and they want to help make Beth El more inclusive.

Carrie Fox, Chair of the Keruv Committee, got involved with Keruv through her work on the Journey Vision team and the Membership Committee.

4. How can other Beth El members become involved in this work?

We would be thrilled to have volunteers to help us organize events and implement initiatives. We also welcome ideas of steps we could take to make our community more inclusive.

Anyone who wants to get involved should contact Carrie Fox (csfox99@gmail.com) or come to our next Keruv committee meeting on Sunday March 19th at 7:30pm on Zoom (the link will be on www.bethelnr.org/upcomingevents).

Volunteer at Beth El! Beth El is looking for volunteers to help lead our efforts to expand Beth El’s involvement in the following areas: social action, chesed, and community building/social programming.

If you are someone who is looking to get more involved, please contact Stephanie Lederman at slederman@bethelnr.org

Keruv committee members Marc Klee, Bob Schepp, Elise Schepp, Elise Richman, Joyce Goldklang and Jay Diamond at a Pride Parade.

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Committee Members Barry Kenter, Carrie Fox, Judy Schmeidler, Ellen Hollander, Dorothy Fox, Judi Kenter, Elise Schepp, and Carole Graham.

3. Are there any Keruv committee upcoming events or initiatives that you would like to share?

Saturday, June 24 is our annual Pride Shabbat at Beth El. Rachel Kunstadt, a queer Jewish theater producer and artistic director, will provide a special sermon about reimagining Judaism through a queer lens, and we would like to provide honors to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Please contact Elise Richman (elisekrichman@gmail.com) if you would like to participate by opening the ark, having an Aliya, reading Torah or any other way.

Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El

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Dear Friends, We are starting to gain momentum, and that’s exciting!

In the last few months, we’ve been thrilled to host Chazan Basya Schechter and her renowned ensemble, Pharaoh’s Daughter as part of our incredibly exciting Hanukkah Bash!

We commissioned Basya to write a new Hanukkah song, which we released on video. Peek inside the new song and see how it came together by watching on Beth El’s website our new “Backstory” video, featuring Rabbi Schuck in delightful conversation with Chazan Basya.

At the end of January, we had the pleasure of celebrating Shabbat Shirah with Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz, who joined us with her celebrated instrumentalists for a special Saturday night Melaveh Malkah. Deborah was joined for a couple of songs by our own Cantor Gaby and we were all lifted up by the gorgeous communal singing.

WOW! That’s the word I keep hearing after Shiratenu, Beth El’s new Children’s Choir led Youth and Family Friday

Night services in January. The children were wonderful!

They had our big crowd (250+) bouncing and singing with them. Gaggles of kids; incredible sounds and smiles; and wonderful energy.

We’re getting ready for Purim now - looking forward to celebrating and shpieling together!

Save the date: March 26, 2023, at 7:30pm! This is when we will welcome our next Shirei Neshama Guest Artist, our own Dr. Galeet Dardashti. Galeet will perform a selection of Sephardi and Mizrachi Pesach songs for us, with her band, Divahn, including a new Passover song that she is creating for us and will be premiered at this event.

If you have questions or would like to speak to me about how you can participate or support our wonderful music activities, please be in touch.

Sending you musical blessings, Jack Klebanow, Music Director Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El

Rabbi Schuck interviewing Chazan Basya Schechter about her song “Al Hanisim,” which Shoresh Halev commissioned her to create in celebration of Hanukkah.

Watch the interview here: bit.ly/3XSTeNA

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Shabbat Scholar-in-Residence with Michael Koplow March 31st/April 1st Kabbalat Shabbat Services will begin on Friday evening, March 31, at 6 PM, followed by a Community Shabbat Dinner at 7 PM. Michael Koplow will give a talk on Friday night after dinner and on Saturday after kiddush. He will also share a sermon on Shabbat morning.

Michael Koplow is the chief policy officer of Israel Policy Forum, and also serves as a senior research fellow of the Kogod Research Center at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Before coming to Policy Forum, he was the founding program director of the Israel Institute.

He holds a Ph.D. in Government from Georgetown University, where he specialized in political development and ideology, and the politics of Middle Eastern states. He writes Israel Policy Forum’s weekly Koplow Column and edits Israel Policy Exchange, which is a leading source for commentary and analysis on Israel and American Jewry, and his work regularly appears in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, the Atlantic, and the Forward, among other publications. In addition to his Ph.D., he holds a B.A. from Brandeis University, a J.D. from New York University, and an A.M. in Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University.

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Get to know Michelle Price, our new Development Director!

1. W hat are you most excited about working at Beth El? I’m truly honored to be serving this welcoming and warm community. I’m excited to experience the chaggim and high holidays, especially being so far away from our extended family back home. To me, a synagogue needs to be a home away from home, an extension of our family, and I’m experiencing that warmth and love already during our short time here at Beth El. 2. W hat’s your favorite thing about New York so far?

The bagels, the accents, and the hustle and bustle of the place.

Sydney (and Australians) operate at a different pace, so it’s quite an experience to be immersed in the New York swing of things - especially on the road!

3. What has been your favorite place to visit in New York so far?

We’ve loved the Museums and going on some local nature walks - especially arriving in Fall when all the leaves were out in full display. Was very special to witness.

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4. What do you miss most about Australia?

The coffee, my family and the variety of food. We have a big Asian population, so Thai food is a staple back home

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and something that I miss terribly! Also, our beaches and cliff walks - to be fair, we did arrive in winter here so still waiting to be charmed by an American summer. We will get out and explore as my family and I love to hike.

We also walk everywhere back home, so that’s been an adjustment to drive so much here.

5. H ow can the Beth El community best support you as you begin your new role at Beth El? Come and say hi - I’d love to meet you all and get to know this community better. Even if it’s just to hear an Aussie shorten every word possible...it’ll be worth the intro!

If you have any questions or just want to say hello, email Michelle at mprice@bethelnr.org

Sisterhood Happenings One of the benefits of being a Sisterhood member is the ability to take part in events sponsored by our fellow Sisterhoods across the NY region and even nationally when schedules permit. February presented us with such an opportunity. Beth El Sisterhood partnered with the Midway Jewish Center for a virtual event, A Culinary History of Jews in America. At the same time, the Beth El Sisterhood was able to share our February 23rd virtual event, “The Surprisingly Optimistic Current State of Small Business” featuring author Gary Rivlin, with other Sisterhoods. Partnerships such as these enable Beth El to add

value to our membership and increase our standing with the Women’s League of Conservative Judaism. If you have not yet joined Sisterhood, please reach out to Joyce Goldklang (Gemofamom1@aol.com).

March will feature two special programs sponsored by Sisterhood. Mark your calendars for March 11th for the annual Sisterhood Shabbat and the Women’s Seder on March 29th..

All Sisterhood members are encouraged to participate. For more information, or to select an assignment, contact Vicki Fisher (Vkfisher18@gmail.com).

Marcia Assor, Sisterhood President

Security Committee Update

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The Security Committee continues to meet regularly, engage professionals, and discuss current events as they relate to our own security protocols at Beth El. One of those efforts is our objective to maintain communication with, and continue to educate, the congregation. In that spirit, the Security Committee held another successful security awareness event on January 26th where we discussed and reviewed best security practices with the Beth El Community. This program was supported by Marilyn Russell, and management of CJ Security, our security contractor.

We will continue to offer future sessions and encourage you to attend. In the meantime, we can all contribute by following protocols that are given in other places—if you see something, say something. Awareness is key!

We would also like to welcome our new committee members, Jay Rehr and Avinoam Shefa, who have volunteered to participate in the ongoing efforts. They join committee members Michael Dorfman, Russ Fayer, Jeff Mittleman, and Rachel Casanova.

If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about security awareness at Beth El, we would be happy to meet with any congregants to walk through a similar awareness exercise. Please contact Michael Dorfman at michaelalandorfman@gmail.com for further information.

Thanks to everyone for your continued support!

Communal Freezer The Beth El Communal Freezer is stocked and available for ALL Beth El members. The purpose of our Communal Freezer is simply to help our community and make hectic days easier.

There may be a time in which the stress in one’s life is so overwhelming that a home-prepared meal for one’s family may be precisely what they need. Have you ever found yourself without a dinner plan after running your kids around to after school activities? Are you dealing with an illness or schlepping back and forth to care for your parents? Are you tired from running to and from doctor appointments? Whatever the reason may be, we have a freezer of home-prepared meals

for anyone. Please come to our Freezer, help yourself, and tell your Beth El friends.

We will share our menu with you via Beth El’s Ride the El emails and/or the Friday afternoon pre-Shabbat email. Recently, we had lasagna and lentil soup. We hope you all enjoy!

Are you available to help us keep our Communal Freezer stocked for our Community? We are looking for more volunteers to help us cook and stock the communal freezer. For more information, contact our communal freezer team at volunteer@bethelnr.org or visit the website at bethelnr. org/communalfreezer

Cooking for HOPE Community Services

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About a year ago, Beth El resumed our long-time commitment to provide one meal a month to the HOPE Community Services soup kitchen. We typically provide a baked pasta dish, salad, bread and dessert, as well as coffee, butter and milk.

We need volunteers to cook, shop, make salad (the day before delivery), and deliver the food to HOPE. Please sign-up at: https://bit.ly/3YrS2l9 or email Shayna Klopott at shayna. klopott@gmail.com with questions.

Below is a list of dates on which we are delivering. We need to shop the week prior for the pasta ingredients; cook on the Sunday prior to delivery; shop for the fresh ingredients and

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make salad the day before delivery; and, of course, deliver the food on the delivery date.

The summer dates will be: Thursday, March 30 Thursday, June 29 Friday, July 14 Friday, August 11 If you would like to help, but cannot come in-person, please consider making a contribution to the Sisterhood, earmarked for HOPE.

Spring Film Festival will Return with Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor Leaping from the front pages of today’s newspapers, immigration will be this year’s theme. Through the lens of four riveting films we will analyze characters who are Jewish immigrants in twentieth-century America. After a lull of three years, our METNY award-winning series will return on April 20th, for its thirty-fourth year, in its usual format--as a festive dinner-theater.

HESTER STREET, starring Carol Kane; AVALON, starring Armin Mueller-Stahl and Elijah Wood; MISS ROSE WHITE, starring Kyra Sedgwick and Maximilian Schell; and RAGTIME, starring Mandy Patinkin, Elizabeth McGovern and Jimmy Cagney in his final film role will comprise our roster. Our backdrops will be the 1890s Lower East Side, 1940s Baltimore, mid-century Brooklyn and New Rochelle in 1910.

Each session is self-contained and begins with a delightful buffet delicatessen dinner, a formal introduction to the film, a complete screening, and lively (often contentious) group discussion. Although aficionados have been attending our

series for years (some actually for decades), newcomers are immediately made to feel at home.

Our guest lecturer for three of the sessions will once again be Rabbi Azriel Fellner — distinguished congregational leader, scholar-in-residence, lecturer, podcaster, and commentator on contemporary Jewish life and American culture. Elaine Katz, founding Chairman of the Festival, former Cornell National Scholar and teacher, will present one of the sessions. We will gather on consecutive Thursday spring evenings and one asymmetrical Wednesday.

Here is an opportunity to get back inside a "movie theater" with friends and fellow congregants, to have high-level discussions of cinema, and to eat that pastrami sandwich on rye that you’ve been yearning for throughout Passover. Save April 20th, April 27th, May 3rd and May 11th and watch for registration information in later mailings.

See you at the movies!

Green Team: The Grass Is Always Greener at Beth El We are happy to remind everyone that Beth El Synagogue Center believes in keeping our planet safe and healthy for us and future generations.

One way we do this is with our food waste disposal - especially following our Shabbat Kiddush lunches and Friday night Shabbat dinners. Diners will find “bin triplets” (i.e., groups of three waste disposal barrels) in two locations in the ballroom.

Please also look at the pictures to guide you on what goes where.

COMPOST (Green bins/bags): Compostable items include: all knives, forks, and spoons, plates, hot and cold cups, (if a Bar/Bat Mitzvah - a Green Team member will assist you) and FOOD WASTE.

RECYCLING (Blue bins/bags): Recycling items include: only metal cans and plastic bottles.

TRASH (Black bins/bags): All other items, INCLUDING LIQUIDS, plastic bags, plastic film, etc. go in the black trash bags.

PLEASE CHECK THE POSTERS ON THE BINS FOR THE LIST AND DESCRIPTIONS. We are grateful for your cooperation in making the world a safer place for future generations!

-The Green Team

REFUGEE ASSISTANCE: in need of learning toys for 18-24 months

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It’s time to clean out your toy box! Some of our refugee families are in need of manipulative toys such as knob puzzles, shape toys, blocks, large Lego blocks,etc.

If you can donate anything, please send a picture of the toy to lilrhodie@gmail.com to avoid duplication. We will arrange to pick up any donations from you.

Thanks for your support. The Refugee Assistance Committee

BETH EL NEWS

THANK YOU!

Mazal tov to: Leni and Fred Wiener on the birth of their granddaughter, Daisy Elizabeth Wiener, on December 27, 2022. Mazal tov also to parents, Jared and Stacia Wiener of Santa Monica, California; Dana and Jeff Schwarcz on the bat mitzvah of their daughter, Olivia Schwarcz; Amy Kline on the bar mitzvah of her son, Dylan Kline; Beverly Marcus and Sasson Marcus on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Adam Marcus; Matthew and Stephanie Klingsberg on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Emmett Klingsberg; our member, Steven Young, on being honored at the 47th annual Westchester Jewish Council Gala, and Sandy & Sam Klein on the birth of their grandson, Asher Bryce, and also to parents, Heather & Michael Klein and big brothers, Ethan and Rory Klein; and Sandy & Sam Klein on the birth of their grandson, Asher Bryce, and also to parents, Heather & Michael Klein and big brothers, Ethan and Rory Klein. Change to Mazal tov to Sandy & Sam Klein on the birth of their grandson, Asher Bryce, and mazal tov also to parents, Heather & Michael Kalan and big brothers, Ethan and Rory Kalan.

A warm Beth El mazal tov to one and all!

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Condolences to: Elly (Teddy) Zabb on the loss of her sister, Vicki Cobb z”l; the Sommer family on the loss of our member, Jay Sommer z”l; our member and beloved Nursery School teacher Linda (Alan) Mazursky on the passing of her mother, Barbara Agular z”l; the Zarembski family on the passing of our member, Esther Zarembski z”l; Trisanne Berger on the passing of her mother, Esther Rosenberg z”l, and Richard (Lorri Liss Levine) Levine on the passing of his mother, Florence Levine z”l.

Share your milestone events with us!

If you experience a milestone or a loss in your family, contact Zoe at zraynes@bethelnr.org or 914-235-2700, ext. 228

BETH EL GIVES

General Fund: Jason & Jacqueline Friedland; Michael Siegell; Herbert & Lynda Posner; Gerald & Susan Spielholtz; In Honor Of: The Bar Mitzvah of Emmett Klingsberg, from Stephanie & Matthew Klingsberg.

The birth of Lilian Kaye, to parents Stephen Goldstein and Jaclyn Solomont, and grandparents Linda and Michael Goldstein, from Rochelle Chaiken.

The Bar Mitzvah of Benji Salama, from Judith & Seth Greenwald.

The birth of Dylan Lee, to grandparents Sheryl and Aaron Fleishaker. Mazal tov to your daughter, son-in-law, father, and all of your extended family, from Barbara and Joe Wygoda.

Rabbi Fisher, with thanks for helping Eden with her Bat Mitzvah lessons, from Jonathan & Debbie Rieber.

Steven & Lynn Gruenstein, on the birth of your granddaughter, Yael, from Shari & Marvin Chinitz.

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We record the losses suffered by our members and friends and extend to them our deepest sympathies.

In Memory Of: Robert Berman z”l, from Tom & Pearl Sullivan.

Leo Treiber z”l, beloved father of Eric Treiber, from Bob & Barbara Cohen, Michael Berkman z”l and Elaine Scheinfeld z”l, from H. Carol Bernstein-Eckstein.

Vicki Cobb z”l, beloved sister of Elly Zabb, from Lydia Read & Dan Mailick, Rosalind & Richard Kaufman, Barbara & Joseph Wygoda, and Liz & Eric Alderman.

Jay Sommer z”l, beloved father of Jason Sommer, from Rosalind & Richard Kaufman, Lawrence & Barbara Orans, and Liz & Eric Alderman.

Jeanette Parker z”l, beloved mother of Anita (Marc) Zoldessy, from Barbara & Joseph Wygoda.

Yahrzeit of (Miksa Glanz z”l), from Leslie Glanz.

Barbara Agular z”l, beloved mother of Linda Mazursky, grandmother and great-grandmother, from Liz & Eric Alderman.

Albert Madansky z”l, beloved father of Susan Groner, from Liz & Eric Alderman.

Florence Levine z”l, beloved mother of Richard Levine, from Howard Liss.

Open Beit Midrash Sponsorship In Memory of: Leo Bernstein z”l, from Paul Bernstein, Lisa Capelouto, Alyx and Ana. Herbert Fox z”l, on his first Yahrzeit, from Dorothy Fox. Baumwald Prayer Book Fund In Memory of: Jay Sommer z”l, father of Jason Sommer, from Judith Silverman.

In Memory of: Jay Sommer z”l, father of Jason Sommer, from Ralph Guggenheim, and Lori & Steve Schwartz.

The Robert Matthew Klein Fund for Inclusion and Special Needs In Honor of: Naomi Shechter and David Shechter on their birthdays, from Norma Wasserman.

Steven Young on his Westchester Jewish Council Gala honor, from Lori & Steve Schwartz.

In Memory of: Vicki Cobb z”l, sister of Elly Zabb, from Lori & Steve Schwartz.

Jay Sommer z”l, father of Jason Sommer, from Norma Wasserman.

Yvette & Herman Gordon Century Fund for Adult Teaching & Learning In Memory of: Sophia Levinsky z”l, Hyam Pincas Levinsky z”l, Ada Hirsch z”l and Meir Gordon z”l on their yahrzeits, from Yvette Gordon and family.

Vicki Cobb z”l, sister of Elly Zabb, from Steve & Joan Freedman.

Nursery School Fund In Honor of: Rafi Stein’s Beth El Teachers, Morot Eden Aronoff, Veronica Hogasten, and Anabel Beristain, from Avi & Dana Stein.

Vicki & Nate Fisher...Happy Belated ‘22 Birthday, from Pablo Esteves.

Jeremy Scheinfeld Memorial Fund In Memory of: Vicki Cobb z”l, sister of Elly Zabb, from Geralynn & David Reifer.

Mitchell L. Kaphan z”l, on his 3rd Yahrzeit, from his family - Robin, Mark, Kim, Max, Alison, Tim, Jack, Adam & Frances.

Dorothy Fleishaker Religious School Enrichment Fund In Memory of: Jeanette Parker z”l, mother of Anita (Marc) Zoldessy, from Harvey Heir, and Lloyd Sherman.

Leo Treiber z”l, beloved father of Eric Treiber, from Eric & Laurie Roth.

Vicki Cobb z”l, sister of Elly Zabb, from Harvey Heir.

Jay Sommer z”l, father of Jason Sommer, from Jeff & Susan Mittleman.

In Honor of: The birth of Dylan Lee Kalman, son of Kara and Max Kalman, grandson of Aaron and Sheryl Fleishaker and great grandson of Donald Fleishaker, from Debbie & Steven Young.

The Sylvia & Robert Scher Chesed Community Fund In Memory of: Jay Sommer z”l, father of Jason Sommer, from Phyllis Jay. Abe Walfish z”l, from Jeff & Susan Mittleman.

Youth Activities Fund In Memory of: Barbara Fozdar z”l, sister of Leslie Ruttenberg, from Susan and Elliot Lesser.

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In Memory of: Hannelies Guggenheim z”l, from Allan Guggenheim & Lucy Bolton.

THANK YOU!

Selma & Stanley Batkin Religious School Scholarship Fund

Shoresh Halev Music Fund Harriet Kaplan Suvall and Ruth Kaplan Treiber; Howard Steinman & Barbara Birshtein; Perry & Lisa Jacobs; Shari & Marvin Chinitz.

In Honor Of: Jack Klebanow, from Arnold & Ellen Bernstein, Shelley & Fred Klein, Debbie & Steven Young, and Marc Wager.

Caroline, Isaac and Leo Sonett-Assor, from Marcia Assor.

Cantor Gaby Schvartz, from Sandy & Jack Gruenberg, and Debbie & Steven Young.

In Memory of: Eliezer Klopott z”l, from Shayna Klopott.

George Tecklin z”l, from Jeff & Susan Mittleman.

Vicki Cobb z”l, sister of Elly Zabb, from Shari & Marvin Chinitz.

Esther Zarembski z”l, from Harriet Kaplan Suvall & Marc Suvall.

Edith Kutner z”l, beloved mother of Shari Chinitz, from Shari & Marvin Chinitz.

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THANK YOU!

Men’s Club In Memory of: Jeanette Parker z”l, mother of Anita Zoldessy, from Marc & Barbara Klee.

Yahrzeit Donations Cindy & Stan Arkow; Judith & Richard Aronow; Rhona Renov Aronstein & Family; Marion Auspitz; Jackie Barrett; Howard E. Berman; Phyllis K. Brown; Diana Cohen Chudnoff; Rita Cohen; Rachel Collens; Joyce Cornick; Deena Davis; Carol Diament; Noel & Leah Edelson; Barbara & Robert Ehudin; Kenneth Eisenberg; Nathan Eisler; Ruth Esses; Dalia Fenster; Vicki & Nate Fisher; Beatrice Freedman; Pam Friedman & Robert Preminger; Gelb Family; Susan Goldstein and Family; Linda & William Grabel; Peter Gross; Sy Gruza; Allan Guggenheim & Lucy Bolton; Haber Family; Marcia Kahn; Deborah Kaplan; Cindy Klein; Kenneth Klein; Deborah Frankel Koch; Kreppel Family; Melvin Leitner; Martin Levitin; Susan Lurie; Esther Mildner; Deborah Olstein; Laura Penn; Leon & Barbara Protass; Richard Robbins; Meri Jane Rochelson & Joel Mintz; Huguette Luboff Rosenthal; Robert & Huguette Rosenthal; George & Sharon Rozansky; Evelyn & Barry Salter; Harriet Schwartz; Barbara Simon & family; Ira Shechter; Raymond Shemer; Lloyd Sherman; Marsha & Warren Sherman; Lawrence Silverman; Doreen Simon; Ruth & Marc Sininsky; Lenore & Rabbi Melvin Sirner; Andrea Spitz; Erik Sulman & Dara Less; Andrew Tanneh; Norma Wasserman; Richard Watt; Nora Klion-Wolloch; Helene Wolloch; Esther Zarembski z”l; Murray Zung Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Phyllis & Harvey Jay in memory of Leo Treiber z”l, beloved father of Eric Treiber; Barbara & Bob Cohen in memory of the yahrzeits of Bob’s loving parents, Jerry and Jeanette Cohen z”l; Elise & Bob Schepp in honor of Steve Young being honored by WJC; Elizabeth Legatt in memory of Leo Treiber z”l, father of Eric Treiber; Susan & Elliot Lesser in memory of Burt Gross z”l; Nora Klion Wolloch in memory of Burt Gross z”l; Erik Sulman & Dara Less; Julie Rockowitz in honor of the Simchat Torah Honorees, Michael Dorfman, Naomi Adler, Janine Chinitz and Ann Zisser; Arthur & Barbara Margolin; Phyllis Cole in memory of Barbara Fozdar z”l, sister of Leslie Ruttenberg, and also in memory of Burt Gross z”l; Sylvia Rogers in memory of her father, Meyer Texon z”l; Charlotte & Richard Watt in memory of Freda Abramsky z”l; Leeam & Sara Aldouby; Noel & Leah Edelson in memory of Vicki Cobb z”l, sister of Elly Zabb; Eric Treiber in memory of his father, Leo Treiber z”l and with thanks to Rabbi Fisher and Cantor Gaby for officiating the funeral; Janis Demartini in memory of Vicki Cobb z”l, sister of Elly Zabb; Geralynn & David Reifer in memory of Jay Sommer z”l, father of Jason Sommer; Phyllis Cole in memory of Vicki Cobb z”l, sister of Elly Zabb; Michael & Linda Goldstein in honor of of the birth of Lilian Kaye, and also in honor of her sister, Helen Leora; Francine Rubenstein

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in memory of Barbara Fozdar z”l, sister of Leslie Ruttenberg; Alan & Brenda Guber in honor of the engagement of their son, Dr. Kenneth Guber, to Dr. Charlotte Ching; Susan Brenner in gratitude to Rabbi Schuck for his never-to-be forgotten kindness; Phyllis Cole in memory of Jay Sommer z”l, father of Jason Sommer; Micki Joseph in memory of her parents, Tola and Leon Messing z”l; Cantor’s Discretionary Fund Debbie & Jonathan Rieber in honor of Cantor Gaby, with thanks for helping Eden with her bat Mitzvah lessons

Kiddush Sponsors The Kiddush of January 21st was sponsored by Amy Kline in honor of the bar mitzvah of her son, Dylan Kline.

The Kiddush of January 28th was sponsored by Beverly Marcus in honor of the bar mitzvah of her son, Adam Marcus.

The Kiddush of February 4th was sponsored by Stephanie and Matthew Klingsberg in honor of the bar mitzvah of their son, Emmett Klingsberg.

The Kiddush of February 11th was sponsored by Carrie Fox and David Shechter in honor of the first anniversary of their daughter, Naomi, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, and David’s 50th birthday.

The Kiddush of February 18th was sponsored by Susan and Len Mark in honor of the first anniversary of the bat mitzvah of their granddaughter, Hailey FioRito, daughter of Naomi and Geoffrey FioRito.

The Kiddush of February 25th was sponsored by Allison and Alan Kellman in honor of the Anniversary of Naomi’s bat mitzvah and special family birthdays.

The Kiddush of March 4th was sponsored by Janis DeMartini, Erica Epstein, Nora Klion-Wolloch and Pearl Sullivan in honor of their birthdays.

The Kiddush of March 11th was sponsored by the Sisterhood in honor of Sisterhood Shabbat.

The Kiddush of March 18th was sponsored by Jessica and David Keusch in honor of the bar mitzvah of their son Reece Keusch and by Susan and Daniel Groner in honor of the Aufruf of their daughter Stephanie Groner and Sam Waldorf.

The Kiddush of March 25th was sponsored by Jill and Jonathan Forman in honor of their daughter’s bat mitzvah Leia Forman, and by Patrice and Isadore Huss in honor of the baby naming for their granddaughter.

5783 B’Yachad Donations The following members contributed after the printing of the last edition of the Bulletin or their names were mistakenly omitted. We thank you for contributing to Beth El’s Annual B’Yachad Fundraiser!

Shomrim Elizabeth & Peter Levine

Koach Harriet & Marc Suvall Susan & David Schlecker

Benefactor Barry and Rachel Charles Helene Wolloch Marshall Matos Samantha & Jordan Katzenberg Susan Solow Dubin and Marvin Dubin

Guardian Barbara & Robert Ehudin Brenda & Ivan Corwin Supporter Shelley & Alfred Klein Patron Donna & Gary Levy Sue & Michael Meisler Barbara Birshtein & Howard Steinman

Steward Thalia & Alan Segal Nina Luban & Scott Bonci Rita & Bruce Gilbert

Chaverim Lloyd Sherman Barbara & Arthur S. Margolin Contributor Susan and Daniel Groner Janet and Isaiah Seligman Loretta and Arthur Holland David Goldman Barbara Simon Susan and Joel Grossman Gaby and George Newfield The Cooper Family Claire and Allan Wolkoff Martin Levitin Joseph Aronauer

Esther Winik Erica and Joshua Leventhal Donna and Gary Levy Fran & David Klingsberg Malva Luban & Sidney Rothstein

Sisterhood Donations In Honor Of: Lauren Berger & Jay Rehr, on the birth of your granddaughter, Olivia Rehr, from Joyce & Michael Wechsler Donald Fleishaker, on the birth of your 14th great grandchild, from Joyce & Michael Wechsler Arlene Salman, on your Induction into the Westchester County Senior Hall of Fame, from Janet & Isaiah Seligman Ruth King, on your 100th birthday. Mazal tov! from Joyce & Michael Wechsler

Jay Sommer z”l, beloved father of Jason Sommer, from Joyce & Michael Wechsler Barbara Agular z”l, beloved mother of Linda Mazursky, from Phoebe & Peter Gross

To donate to the Sisterhood Mitzvah Fund Please send donations to: Sisterhood Mitzvah Fund: Gaby Newfield, 87 Runyon Place, Scarsdale, NY 10583 P: 914-235-4030 E: gabyn77@yahoo.com

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In Memory of: Miriam Herzberg z”l, beloved mother of Stephen Herzberg, from Phoebe & Peter Gross and Enid Glabman Leo Treiber z”l, beloved father of Eric Treiber, from Joyce & Michael Wechsler and Phoebe & Peter Gross Jeanette Parker z”l, beloved mother of Anita Zoldessy, from Joyce & Michael Wechsler and Leslie & Richard Ruttenberg Vicki Cobb z”l, beloved sister of Elly Zabb, from Joyce & Michael Wechsler, Phyllis & Harvey Jay, and Margery Reisfeld

THANK YOU!

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