Sunday, May 16 - Tuesday, May 18, 2021 This week we observe the Yahrzeits of:

6-7 Sivan, 5781

SHAVUOT

1Sunday- Tikkun Leyl Shavuot Rabbi Kornsgold - “Is Judaism Particularist or Universalist? Giving Tzedakah in a Global Era.” WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS Rabbi Nover - “ in Space.” Please Note: The Office will be closed this Monday and Tuesday, 1Shavuot Services May 17 and 18, in celebration of Shavuot. Monday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. and 7:50 p.m. *Coffee and Chat with Rabbi Matt, this Wednesday, May 19, 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 9:30 a.m. (Yizkor will be recited) (Primary Account)

*Spring into Summer with Beth El’s “Jewish Vacation Destinations” Trivia REGULAR SERVICES 1 1 Night!, this Wednesday, May 19, 8 p.m. Of course there will be questions about Friday: 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. Sunday Minyan: *8:45 a.m. the Catskills but trivia hosts (and avid vacationers) Pam and Eitan Cohen will Mincha: Ninety minutes after the conclusion of the Saturday morning service. (will test your knowledge of Jewish-themed travel around the globe. Who knows? resume in the future) Monday and Wednesday Minyanim: *8 p.m. You might just start planning your next trip! (Secondary Account) Thursday Minyan: *7:15 a.m. *Beth El Seniors and JFCS, this Thursday, May 20, 1:30 p.m. Topic: “Emigration of Jewish Farmers to New York and New Jersey.” Presenter: Arthur Sign up for in-person Minyanim, Friday Shabbat Service, Saturday Shabbat Service and Junior Congregation by calling the Synagogue Office at 609-443-4454 or emailing Finkle. (Primary Account) [email protected]. *Beth El Genealogy Club, this Thursday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. Topic: “How to Use Digitized Newspapers for Genealogical Research.” An overview of the Names of those who are asked to help make the Minyan are listed in the Shalom. available free and purchased resources for accessing digital newspapers and tips *Junior Congregation, this Thursday, May 20, 6:30 p.m., via Zoom (T&M Perlman Family Classroom) on how to use indexes to find useful information. Speaker: Brian Armstrong. *Beginners Jr. Congregation, this Thursday, May 20, 6:30 p.m., via Zoom (Religious Please contact Lew Meixler at [email protected] for Zoom login School Classroom 2) information. Junior Congregation, Saturdays, June 12 and 26, 10:30 a.m. Shabbat in the Lot, this Friday, May 21, 6 p.m. Please bring your own chair and *Tot Shabbat, for young children through kindergarten and their parents, Saturdays, mask. Sign up by calling the Synagogue Office or emailing [email protected]. 10:30 a.m. *Fridays, 5 p.m., via Zoom (Secondary Account) Confirmation, this Friday, May 21, 6 p.m. Gan Yeladim, The Children’s Garden (Babysitting), for toddlers through preschool age *Havdalah, Saturday, May 22, 9:05 p.m. (Primary Account) children, Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (will resume in the future) * Study Group, Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m. Until the Beth El community is once *JOIN OUR ZOOM MEETINGS again able to enjoy Shabbat luncheons together in the social hall, we will be having weekly discussions of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers). Pirkei Avot contains 128 Primary Account Secondary Account Mishnayot, divided into six chapters. Each week we will discuss one or more Mishnayot. https://zoom.us/j/8970033588 https://zoom.us/j/9729253056 The dialogue is always lively. We welcome all to join us. No previous attendance is Meeting ID: 897 003 3588 Meeting ID: 972 925 3056 required and there is no requirement for regular attendance. Torah Study Group will not Password: 1234 Password: 1234 meet this Thursday, May 20. Torah Study Group will now meet on Tuesdays. Or Or May Birthdays and Anniversaries, Saturday, May 22. Dial by your location Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Full schedule will resume at some point in the future. +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Please visit www.bethel.net for the most up to date information. +1 253 215 8782 US +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US +1 301 715 8592 US THANK YOU +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Kiddush Fund for sponsoring the Kiddush On The Go on Sunday, Monday and +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Tuesday in honor of Shavuot. Meeting ID: 897 003 3588 Meeting ID: 972 925 3056

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We will be livestreaming complete Friday night and Saturday morning services on the SCHEDULED MEETINGS - JUNE 2 - 3 Beth El website: www.bethel.net/live-stream *Ritual Committee – Wednesday, June 2, 8:30 p.m. *Women’s League Board – Thursday, June 3, 7:30 p.m.

*General Membership Meeting, Sunday, May 23, 10 a.m. (Primary Account) *Torah and Tea, with Rabbi Kornsgold, Monday, May 24, 2 p.m. (Primary Account) *The Observant Life, with Rabbi Kornsgold, Monday, May 24, 8:45 p.m. (Primary Account) *Religious School Graduation, Wednesday, May 26, 5:45 p.m. *Women’s League presents Rabbis, Rebels, and Supreme Court Justices: How Jewish Women Shaped Modern America, Thursday, May 27, 8 p.m. Learn how Jewish women influenced many of the key political events and social movements of our time. Speaker: Prof. Joyce Antler, Brandeis University. Register with [email protected] by Monday, May 24. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the program. Shabbat Beth El Block Party, Saturday, May 29. Please join us for an outdoor Kiddush Luncheon featuring boxed meals prepared by Deli King of Clark. Boxes include: bagel, cream cheese, egg salad, tuna salad, clementine and dessert. $10 per person. RSVP required and due by this Wednesday, May 19. RSVP to the Synagogue Office.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 1Ordination of Noam Kornsgold, Sunday, May 23, 3 p.m. Join us for the Rabbinical and Cantorial Ordination Ceremony of The Jewish Theological Seminary. Visit livestream at www.jtsa.edu./live Summer Shabbat Sermon Series 2021. It is time to announce that we will have a Sermon Series this year regardless of the state of the world around us! Congregants who have not had a chance to speak in the recent past are encouraged to speak. One has to be in-person in the Sanctuary to present a sermon. Available dates are July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; August 7, 14 and 28; September 4. Please remember that you have a 10 minute limit. If you are interested in giving a sermon, please contact Andy Granett at [email protected] or at (609) 426-9427. Let Andy know your preferred date or dates and your general sermon topic. Yvette Sarah Clayman Kosher Food Pantry needs food NOW more than ever! Please drop donations in our collection box located in front of the coatroom when coming to services or donate gift cards in the Synagogue Office. Please make sure your food donations are kosher and not expired. B’Yad Volunteers Needed. We are in need of people to volunteer their time to help those in need. This committee is here to assure that every member receives help and assistance when a need arises. Please contact Barbara Kurlan at (609) 448-8783 or [email protected] or Paul Stollman at (609) 448-3520 or [email protected].

In the spirit of Shavuot, please keep your Kippah on and refrain from using cell phones, cameras, and other electronic devices on the Synagogue premises. In addition, please do not applaud during the service. Please do not allow children to run in the hallways.

YOUTH INFORMATION USY (9th-12th grades), Brooke Getter, Youth Advisor (845) 538-2492. Kadima (6th-8th grades), Evan Benson, Youth Advisor (609) 247-1870. Pre-Kadima (3rd-5th grades), Danna Livstone, Youth Advisor (551) 265-0088.