Saturday Morning, Jan. 6, 2018 The following people are assisting this Shabbat: Parashat Shemot: Dorothy Fox, President's Chair; Sandy Exodus 1:1-6:1 pp. 317-341 Gruenberg, Vice President’s Chair Susan Solow Dubin, Gabbai; Haftarah: Barbara Horowitz and David Shechter, 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23 Greeters; Robert Morris and Rachel pp. 343-346 Casanova, Ushers

9:00am Shabbat Morning Services Mazal Tovs, Condolences, & 9:00a Arielle Maliniak’s Bat Mitzvah Refuah Shleimah 9:30am Shabbat SPACE

9:45am Learners Service 10:15am Pre-Service Oneg Shabbat MAZAL TOV TO: 10:15am Shabbat Discussion Group with Ofri and Assaf Maliniak in honor of the Bat

Jack Gruenberg Mitzvah of their daughter Arielle.. 10:45am Family Kehillah Services 10:45am Tot Shabbat Herbert and Florence Joffe on the birth of 12:00pm Shabbat Tween Lounge their great granddaughter Belle Leonie and 12:00pm Kiddush to parents Eyal Benhamou and Shiri Tam. 12:30pm Daf Shevui Mazal Tov to grandparents Rochelle Joffe 4:30pm Mincha/Maariv and Serge Bernhamou as well! 5:24pm Havdalah CONDOLENCES TO: This week’s Kiddush is sponsored Arthur (Michele) Wolk on the passing of by: his mother Estelle Wolk.

The family of our Sydell Musikar. Ofri and Asaf Maliniak in honor of the Bat Those marking a simcha, observing the loss of a Mitzvah of their daughter Arielle Maliniak. loved one, or recovering from an illness have been delighted/comforted that their lifecycle event has inspired generosity. If you would like to make a donation to Beth El in honor or in memory, please click here. Minyan Times bar Zevina says: He went according to the advice of his daughter. A Sage teaches: Amram was the great man of his generation. Once he saw that the ! wicked Pharaoh said: "Every son that is Sunday 8:00am Shacharit; 4:30pm Mincha/ b o r n y o u s h a l l c a s t i n t o t h e Maariv Monday 6:55am Shacharit; 4:30pm Mincha/ river" (Exodus 1:22) he said: We are Maariv laboring for nothing. He arose and Tuesday 7:00am Shacharit; 4:30pm Mincha/ divorced his wife. All others arose and Maariv divorced their wives. His daughter said Wednesday 7:00am Shacharit; 4:30pm to him: Father, your decree is more Mincha/Maariv harsh than that of Pharaoh, as Pharaoh Thursday 6:55am Shacharit; 4:30pm decreed only with regard to the males, Mincha/Maariv but you decreed both on the males and Friday 7:00am Shacharit; 4:30pm Mincha/ on the females...Pharaoh the wicked - it Maariv is uncertain whether his decree will be fulfilled; you are righteous - your A Word of Torah decrees will certainly be fulfilled... From Torah Sparks [Amram] arose and brought back Gail Diamond, teacher, Project Oded (remarried) his wife. All arose and brought back their wives. Divrei Torah about Moses often emphasize his being chosen by God for the holy task of And this is the basis for Exodus Rabbah's leading the Israelites out of Egypt. But from statement that Shifra and Puah were actually midrashim we learn that Moses' destiny was Yocheved and Miriam: "[Miriam was called] foretold by his sister Miriam even before his Puah, because she stood up to [hofiah panim birth, suggesting that God also chose keneged] her father." (1:13). Perhaps it was Miriam too for a holy task: standing up and this defiant optimism that singled her out to standing by to make sure Moses would live receive prophecy and play an even more to fulfill his mission. significant role:

In the we find that Miriam was Seven prophetesses. Who were these? ultimately responsible for Moses even being Sarah, Miriam, Deborah, Hannah, conceived. Babylonian Talmud Sotah 12a Abigail, Hulda and Esther... Miriam, as says: it is written, "And Miriam the The verse states: "And there went a prophetess the sister of Aaron" (Exodus man of the house of Levi" (Exodus 15:20). Was she only the sister of Aaron 2:1). To where did he go? Rav Yehuda and not the sister of Moses? Rabbi says "Call Joshua and Nahman said in the name of Rav: stand," (Deuteronomy 31:14). Because she prophesied when she was the sister of Aaron and said, "My Afar Off. The expression "afar off" mother is destined to bear a son who everywhere suggests [the presence of] will save ." When he was born, the Holy Spirit, as in the passage: the whole house was filled with light, "From afar the Lord appeared unto me." and her father arose and kissed her on (Jeremiah 31:2)." the head saying, "My daughter, thy prophecy has been fulfilled.' But when This text goes on to explicate the rest of the they threw him into the river, her father verse similarly, making clear that Miriam's arose and tapped her on the head, presence is a manifestation of the Holy saying, 'Daughter, where is thy Spirit. prophecy?' So it is written, "and his sister stood afar off to know," (Exodus Each of these beautiful midrashim shows us 2:4) to know what would be the end of a different aspect of holy action. In the first, her prophecy. - Babylonian Talmud Miriam stands up to her father, speaking out Megillah 14a about what she believes is right. In the second, she receives prophecy and is open to The light that filled the house when Moses seeing a clear sign of holiness, believing in was born was the sign of his holy mission. its truth even when circumstances become But even as Amram was quick to doubt the difficult. In the third midrash, Miriam is prophecy when the situation became willing to wait and watch Hashem's plan difficult, Miriam kept faith, not only unfold, standing in for the Holy Spirit as she watching what would become of her brother, watches over her baby brother. but also watching over him to make sure he lived. According to the Mechilta of Rabbi And when we act in the world with Yishmael, Shirata 10, this was a holy act: optimism and confidence, seeking signs and speaking truth, and stand watch with great ... And his sister stood afar off, to know care, we are carrying on the tradition of what would be done to him (Exodus Miriam the Prophetess. 2:4). For the expression "standing" suggests [the [presence of] the Holy Spirit, as in the passage "I saw the Lord On Your Radar… standing beside the altar" (Amos 9:1) There will be a Contemplative Service on And it also says "And the Lord came Saturday, Jan. 13 at 10:45am. and stood" (I Samuel 3:10). And it also BESC Featured and New Announcements (Please follow us on Facebook.com/ bethelsynagoguecenter, and spread the word about news, events, and information by “liking” or “sharing!” Thank You!)

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LEARNERS’ SERVICE Rabbi Zach Sitkin will hold a Learners’ Service Shabbat at 9:45-10:45am on Saturday, Jan. 6. Our community is diverse; people have varying degrees of knowledge about Jewish text, ! tradition, worship and access to Hebrew vocabulary. Since Jewish prayer assumes a COMMUNITY COMEDY EVENT Join certain amount of background exposure and us this Saturday, Jan. 6 for a great comedy knowledge, this service is intended to create show “Standup for Peace” at the JCC of an access point into prayer for those who Mid-Westchester. UJA-Federation in New may feel lost and/or alienated from our Rochelle invites you to a pre-show Israeli typical prayer services. wine reception at 7:00pm and reserved seats for the performance at 8:00pm. Jewish HOT TOPIC THIS SUNDAY! comedian Scott Blakeman and Muslim ALL ARE WELCOME comedian Dean Obeidallah have brought www.bethelnr.org/event/keruv-presents- people together for the past 13 years with hot-topics-in-conservative-judaism-what- their show Standup for Peace. It breaks new keeps-your-rabbi-up-at-night..html ground by finding common ground -- a desire for peace and the ability to laugh out (See flyer on right) loud. New Rochelle’s Paul Warhit will be the emcee. Event co-chairs are: Brandy and Mitch Benson, Marjorie and Mark Seidenfeld, Ilissa and Paul Warhit and Debbie and Steve Young. To register, $36 p/p: www.ujafedny.org/event/view/ standup-for-peace/ SISTERHOOD BAGELS AND BOOKS Next OBM Scholar (see flyer below or visit/ The next discussion will be Monday, Jan. 8 click below) at 9:30am regarding Karolina’s Twins by https://images.shulcloud.com/985/ Ronald H. Balson. Books are available at the uploads/January-Scholar.jpg New Rochelle Public Library - mention that you are a member of Beth El Sisterhood’s Bagels & Books Group. Questions? Contact Arlene Salman at [email protected] or 914.235.2485.

HOPE Project HOPE will be preparing a meal on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 8:30am in Beth El’s dairy kitchen. All are welcome! For questions, contact Barbara Engelson, [email protected].

OPEN BEIT MIDRASH (OBM) Effective immediately our Open Beit Midrash (OBM) will begin at 7:30pm with drinks and a nosh followed by ! learning promptly at 8:00pm! Our next scheduled OBM is this Tuesday, Jan. 9. OBM is held on alternating Tuesdays and CAMPAIGN Each year, Beth El Thursdays with Schuck and Sitkin, helps our members to fulfill an important and Rabbi Ethan Linden, the executive mitzvah of Purim - Matanot Le’evyonim, director of Ramah Berkshires, helping those whose needs are greater than simultaneously teaching on different areas our own by contributing to major tzedakah of Jewish texts. On the last week of each organizations and building our Youth month a scholar will teach a specific topic in Community. You will soon receive an email their field. Free and open to the public. The with your username and password to access OBM is subsidized by the Rabbi Melvin and www.purimproject.com. If you have more Lenore Sirner Fund for Jewish Inspiration questions, contact Jen at and the Sylvia and Harry Halpern Lecture [email protected] or 914.235.2700, ext. Fund. For more information or to sponsor a 221. All orders must be placed by Friday, night, visit bethelnr.org/openbeit or contact Feb. 16. Rabbi Sitkin at [email protected].

Spiritual Singing Shabbat - Jan. 12, 2018 SMART PROGRAM Seniors, join us on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 10:00am for coffee, schmooze and the newspaper followed by a presentation at 10:30am with Michael Malina, a Beth El member and retired attorney. The topic is The Nature of Revelation.

NEW EXHIBIT Jonathan Gotian, 15, is the youngest artist to ever have an exhibit in the Kanner-Kurzon Museum. While in 8th grade, he traveled with his Schechter Westchester class to Israel. It was there that his passion for photography took off. His exhibit will include some of his favorite sights, including national parks, scenes of nature, and landscapes. This is his first photography exhibit. His work will be for ! sale with a portion of the proceeds going NURSERY SCHOOL Register now for the toward Beth El and USY. Everyone is 2018-19 school year! There is no time to invited to an artist’s reception on Sunday, delay. Sign up now and save. Contact Jan. 14 from 2:00-4:30 pm. Director Ronnie Becher at 235.2700, x250 NIGGUN HALEV or [email protected] for details. MELODY OF THE HEART Beginning Saturday, January 27, 2018, join JOURNEY As you know, we are embarking us for a new intimate, song-filled Shabbat on a collaborative visioning and strategic morning service led by Deborah Sacks planning process, which will engage all of Mintz, Jack Klebanow and Rabbi David A. us in a creative reimagining of what it means Schuck. Services will take place at 9:00am to be a vibrant congregation. Our in the Wiener Lounge on the following community will be invited into this process Saturdays: Feb. 10, March 10, April 14, and when the first two Learning Forums are held May 5. For more details, contact on Feb. 11 (more details soon). Contact [email protected]. [email protected] with any questions or comments. Learn more: www.bethelnr.org/ journey. http://www.bethelnr.org/sisterhoodfilm http://www.bethelnr.org/author

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GIFT SHOP Visit the Beth El Sisterhood School’s Out, Fun’s In! Baum Judaica Gift Shop for ALL your Contact [email protected] Judaica needs. Open by appointment. Email [email protected], or call Erica Epstein (914.633.3161), Carole Graham (914.576.6617), and /or Ellen Hollander (914.632.4658).

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! CARD ROOM The weekly Sisterhood manner that allows us to reach each of them Canasta group plays at 12:45pm on personally. Sign up now for our Israeli Mondays while the Mah Jongg group plays culture program. Questions? Visit on Tuesdays at the same time. Beginners, as www.bethelnr.org/teens or contact Rebekkah well as experienced players, are always Gold at [email protected]. welcome. Contact Arlene Salman at [email protected] or 914.235.2485. WHEREVER WE STAND, WE STAND WITH ISRAEL AIPAC CONFERENCE The American Beth El's Israel Affairs Committee would Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) like to share interesting and exciting news will hold their Policy Conference at the regarding the week's developments in Washington Convention Center from March business, culture, technology, agriculture, sports and the environment in Israel. 4-6. We are always appreciative to have a strong representation on-hand. The Israel sets new record with 3.6 million conference is the pro-Israel community's tourists in 2017 preeminent annual gathering. The event https://www.israel21c.org/israel-sets-new- attracts more than 18,000 community and record-with-3-6-million-tourists-in-2017/? student activists from all 50 states, members utm_content=bufferd79ff&utm_medium=so of Congress, and countless Israeli and cial&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campai gn=buffer American policymakers and intellectual leaders. Over three jam-packed days Policy Israeli archaeologists find 2,700 year old Conference participants choose from 'governor of Jerusalem" seal impression hundreds of informative sessions and https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel- participate in the pro-Israel community's archaeology/israeli-archaeologists- largest and most important advocacy day. find-2700-year-old-governor-of-jerusalem- For more information, visit seal-impression-idUSKBN1EQ0WH? utm_source=applenews www.policyconference.org or contact [email protected]. Limmud and Other Learning

Opportunities TEEN LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM This NEW COURSE Beginning Jan. 10, Rabbi options-based model for our teen population Molly Karp will start present Future Tense: creates a menu of choices for Jewish Jews, Judaism, and Israel in the 21st learning and engagement, including niche- Century; A Vision for Jews and Judaism in specific opportunities as well as the Global Culture. The class, which opportunities for social engagement. In this focuses on the book written by Lord Rabbi way, we will be able to address the varied Jonathan Sacks, meets Wednesday mornings interests and schedules of our teens in a from 10:00am-12:15pm Classes are Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, participants are welcome. We discuss a page 21. Cost: $350, which includes audio (daf) of the Talmud. Download the weekly recordings of all class sessions. To learn portion at www.conservativeyeshiva.org/ more about Rabbi Karp, visit category/daf-shevui. rabbimollykarp.com. Contact Rabbi Karp at [email protected] for more LEARN HEBREW IN OUR ULPAN information. CLASSES Classes with Miri Ben Avi are ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays - TALMUD FROM INSIDE OUT Join newcomers welcome. Classes are for all Rabbi David Hojda for a class for “the learners of all levels. Beginners: inquiring mind” on Thursdays Jan. 4, 11, 18, 6:30pm-7:30pm/ Intermediate: 7:30-8:30pm/ and 25 from 10:00am-12:15pm. Using Advanced: 8:30-9:30pm Questions? Talmud Gittin, presented in English Contact [email protected] or translation, this class discusses Baseless 914.602.1503. All classes are at Beth El unless otherwise Hatred and Visionless Leadership - The indicated. Talmud’s and Midrash’s take on why Jerusalem was destroyed. All levels Additional Beth El and Community welcomed. For more information, contact Events and Information Sam Berger, 914-494-6079 or [email protected]. MINDFULNESS AND MONEY Bet Am Shalom member Laura Rotter will facilitate ISRAELI DANCING Held Sundays a discussion on Mindfulness & Money, 10:00-11:00am with Cantor Aqua. $10/class. Through a Jewish Lens at Beth Am Shalom Wear comfy clothes and sneakers. Synagogue located at 295 Soundview Ave. Questions? E-mail [email protected] . in White Plains on Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 29, April 26, and May 31. This curriculum is ZUMBA is back at Beth El Sundays from designed to bring the practice of 9:30-10:30am beginning Jan. 7. For this mindfulness to our relationship class only, participants can pay $80 in advance for all ten classes from January to with money, using a Jewish vocabulary. The March. Note: Classes are held every Sunday goal of this course is to try to think through March 25, except on Jan. 14 and differently about the topic of money and the Feb. 18. Drop in rate is $10 per class. No stories we create about it. For more need to RSVP. For more information, information, contact contact Carrie Fox at [email protected]. [email protected].

TALMUD DAF SHEVUI STUDY HELP NEEDED Zachary Hoffman, a SESSION This study session occurs every family friend of one of our dear members, is Shabbat at 12:30pm in the Library. New in need of a kidney donor. The 34 year old has End Stage Kidney Disease and needs a BIOLOGY The Women's Initiative for life-saving donor blood type A or O. He is Jewish Studies will present Biology 613: A working with Renewal, a non-profit Midrashic Understanding of the Human organization that specializes in renal Body on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 8:00pm at Young donation (718-431-9831, ext. 209, Israel of New Rochelle at 1149 North Ave. www.renewal.org, [email protected].) The lecture by Rachel Rosenthal, an adjunct All inquiries are confidential and without lecturer in Talmud at the Jewish Theological any obligation. All medical costs for Seminary, is free and open to women and evaluation and surgery are covered by the men. recipient's insurance. There are over 17,000 kidney transplants per year in the U.S. and Rosenthal will discuss how Vayikra Rabbah, over 95,000 people on the waiting list to a mostly narrative collection of 5th and 6th receive a kidney. century Israeli Midrash, sought to make such seemingly esoteric topics relevant to AIDE AVAILABLE Our wonderful part- people living in a Post-Temple world. She time aide is seeking additional work hours in will examine how the rabbis applied the the Wykagyl area. If you are looking for laws at the opening of Parshat Tazria to their someone (live out) to assist your loved one, own lives, and how they understood the please contact Andrew Wallach at science of human biology in relationship to [email protected] or 917.539.4610. Torah. Please visit www.yinr.org/wijs to view the complete WIJS schedule or email KIDS’ KLOSET WJCS Kids' Kloset, a [email protected] for more information or to be volunteer-driven program providing added to our mailing list. Westchester County youth (ages newborn to 18) with donated clothing, diapers, footwear More announcements can be found at and related items free of charge, is looking www.bethelnr.org/ongoing. for rent-free space, 3-5,000 sq. feet. The space needs to have street level access or have access to an elevator and allow for loading and unloading nearby. Kids' Kloset has operated for 6 and a half years out of an office building in downtown White Plains. For more information or to help, contact Stephanie Roth at [email protected] or call 914-522-2812, or 914-338-8586