From the desk of Dan Swartz - Archived

November 16th

Happy Thursday, Religious School Families,

It has been very busy around the synagogue this week.  For those of you who joined us on the March for Israel, whether on the bus from Beth El, on your own, via live stream, or on a replay, I hope it filled your soul as it did mine. If not, many of the Beth El March goers have shared pictures and the following video was created:
https://youtu.be/bNjQHEPb0NE?si=HrJBqRoEOnjSgkUH 

This week, we have another busy Sunday with T’filah for K-3rd graders, Beit Nosh to support our Synagogue Ambulance Campaign, and K/1st Parent Coffee with Rabbi Spinrad.  In addition to the programming this week, I wanted to make you aware of some key upcoming programing for kids.

1. We will have a Hanukkah Party for our 4th to 7th graders on Wednesday, December 10th.  We will make sufganiyot, participate in games, and light candles together that night.  More information will be available soon.  If you would like to volunteer to help that evening, please reach out to me at dswartz@bethelhebrew.org .
2. Our Netzer students will be creating a 9th Night of Hanukkah Celebration on Sunday December 17th.  As the Shamash helps light the other candles on the hanukiah, this program will support our congregation in raising funds for the Ambulance Campaign.  More information will be available soon. 

As a reminder, we will not have religious school next Wednesday, November 22nd and Sunday,, November 26.  Enjoy the time with your family.
Dan

ADDITIONAL UPDATES

Upcoming Events:

• Tot Shabbat (11am)

• 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

• Beit Nosh benefiting the BEHC Ambulance Project @ 9:30am
• Religious School (K-7th)
• 2nd/3rd Parent Coffee with Rabbi Spinrad (10am)
• ​​​​​​​Netzer and Confirmation in session

• December 8th: 4th Grade Student Led Services
• December 10th: 
• Beit Nosh benefiting the BEHC Ambulance Project @ 9:30am
• Religous School (K-7th)
• 6th/7th GradeParent Coffee with Rabbi Spinrad (10am
• Netzer and Confirmation Hanukkah Party (12:30p)

• Religious School (4th to 7th)
• Special Hanukkah Program

• Beit Nosh benefiting the BEHC Ambulance Project @ 9:30am
• Religious School (K-7th)
• 9th Night of Hanukkah Celebration

Beth El Hebrew Congregation & Magen David Adom Ambulance Campaign
Beth El is raising money to purchase an ambulance to send to Israel.  The total cost of a new Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) is $165,000.  Every little bit helps.  You can support this initiatives by:

• Sending your child with Tzedakah on Sundays and Wednesdays (All money collected for the year will support this project)
• ​​​​​​​Grab a sweet at our Beit Nosh on Sundays from now until the end of 2023. 
• Give at our campaign website:​​​​​​​https://www.bethelhebrew.org/ambulance-fundraiser.html
• Ask your employer to match donations (If your employer needs to give directly to Magen David Adom, please reach out for information.)
  

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 19: Kindergarten and 1st Grade
• December 3: 2nd and 3rd Grade
• December 10: 6th and 7th Grade