We have a busy weekend here at Beth El as we get ready to officially kick off our Magen David Adom Ambulance Project. As the war continues in Israel, our synagogue is partnering with MDA (Israel’s Red Cross) to purchase a new ambulance for their fleet. As I shared last week, Fundraising has already started, but this weekend, we will officially kick off our fundraising. I hope to see you at Friday Night Services and/or or our Religious School Kickoff, here are ways you ways you can participate this weekend:
Join us Friday Night
Shabbat Potluck Dinner & bring your Shabbat Candlesticks to participate in our Community Candle Lighting
Shabbat Services will be led by our 6th grade students
Lend your voice to our post-services, camp-style Shabbat Shira hosted by Cantor Kaufman and myself
Join us Sunday Morning:
Special Beit Nosh (Cafe Nosh) will be open for donations to the BEHC Ambulance Project. This week, Ronit’s Family and the office staff will be providing baked goods in place of our regular doughnut bar. Make sure to come early, make a donation, and grab a special breakfast.
Join your child’s class at 11:30 in the sanctuary for a special kickoff assembly with Rabbi Spinrad, Cantor Kaufman, and myself. We will learn more about the BEHC Ambulance Project and sing songs together. (Families in Shalom Chaverim are welcome to attend as well.)
Reminder: 4th and 5th grade parents are invited to join Rabbi Spinrad in the Social Hall from 10-11am for a parent coffee.
I look forward to seeing everyone this weekend!
Dan
ADDITIONAL UPDATES Upcoming Events:
November 10th:
6th Grade Student Led Services, Community Candle Lighting, Potluck Dinner & Shabbat Shira
November 12th:
Beit Nosh benefiting the BEHC Ambulance Project @ 9:30am
Religious School (K-7th)
Shalom Chaverim (3-5 year olds)
4th/5th Grade Parent Coffee with Rabbi Spinrad
Netzer and Confirmation in session
November 14th:
March for Israel (Bus available from Beth El - Registration)
November 15th: Religious School (4th-7th)
November 18th:
Tot Shabbat (11am)
Wine Tasting at Negus (See Below)
November 19th:
Beit Nosh benefiting the BEHC Ambulance Project @ 9:30am
Religious School (K-7th)
K/1st Parent Coffee with Rabbi Spinrad
Netzer and Confirmation in session
November 22nd: No Religious School November 25th: No Religious School
Wine Tasting at Negus (for adults only): Negus is a new winery in Alexandria specializing in traditional Ethiopian Honey Wines. The event will take place at the winery with snacks provided by the RSY team. We hope you can join us, November 18th beginning at 7pm. Go tohttps://www.bethelhebrew.org/event/wine-tasting-.html
Canteen Coupons are HERE! Starting this week, we are selling Canteen Coupons to families of 4th grade and up to use for meals on Wednesdays and Sundays at Canteen. These coupons will be sold in packs of 6 for $40 (You get 6 meals for the price of 5!). To participate go to: https://www.bethelhebrew.org/form/canteencoupon
1. Purchase your 6-pack of coupons 2. Expect delivery to your child at religious school 3. cut out the coupon 4. Redeem for Pizza, Snack and a Drink
Beginning in November, Canteen Coupons will be available for purchase in the office on Sunday Mornings. Please see Ronit Goldstein to purchase.
Parent Coffee & Community Join Rabbi Spinrand on a Sunday morning for an opportunity to connect with parents in your grade over coffee. Fall/Winter dates are as follows:
November 12: 4th and 5th Grade
November 19: Kindergarten and 1st Grade
December 3: 2nd and 3rd Grade
December 10: 6th and 7th Grade
Dreidels & Drinks: A Spirited Paint Night presented by WRJ Saturday, December 2, 2023 • 19 Kislev 5784 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), light refreshments, and Hanukkah music. Paint a Hanukkah dreidel still life guided by artist & teacher Greta Schorn. Registration is required. Space is limited - NO WALK INS.
