Announcements on Shabbos - July 18, 2026
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Beth El Briefings

The Shabbat Afternoon Shiur with Rabbi Segal will take place at 7:20pm on the topic of, “Challenges Facing Early American Orthodox Judaism Through the Lens of Rabbinic Responsa.”

Mazel Tov to Inbar and Max Plaut and family on the birth of their baby boy. May they raise their precious newborn to Torah, Chuppah, and Ma’asim Tovim! If you would like to provide meals for the Plaut family, please sign-up on MealTrain through the following link:

https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/44vzm2

Mazel Tov to Ashira and Avi Klausner on the birth of their baby boy. May they raise their precious newborn to Torah, Chuppah, and Ma’asim Tovim!

Mazel Tov to Debbie and Jack Schuss on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Yishai Zell. Mazel tov to parents Beth and Ariel Zell. May Yishai continue to grow and be a source of pride for his family and community.

Kiddush this week will take place in the Social Hall. Thank you to Dani and Yakir Goldring, Mayer Kahan, Noam Lefman, and James Wolfe for preparing the cholent.

Seudah Shelishiet this week will take place in the Social Hall.

The Semichat Chaver Program will be this Tuesday, Jul. 21 at 8pm with Rabbi Segal where we will continue covering halachot related to sherry casks, whiskey, and other alcoholic beverages.

Tisha B’Av: See the end of the Kishrei for halachot and customs pertaining to the day of Tisha B’Av, as well as a detailed programming schedule. There will be kinot and commentary in the morning and a video presentations (see flier) later in the afternoon prior to Mincha.

The Nine Days: The Nine Days from the evening of Rosh Chodesh Av through the day after the 9th of Av began from last Tuesday night, Jul. 14th after sunset, and will continue until the midday (12:51pm) of Friday, July 24th. During this period, the following restrictions apply:

No meat may be eaten nor wine consumed except on Shabbat

Recreational (as opposed to instructional) swimming and bathing for pleasure (as opposed to hygiene) should not take place

No laundry should be washed except children's clothing (this restriction is lifted on the evening of Thursday, July 23rd in honor Erev Shabbat)

Following the restrictions of the Three Weeks in general, weddings, parties and other festive events are not scheduled nor are they participated in. Haircutting is also restricted until after the fast on Thursday evening, July 23rd.

New Koren Sacks Yamim Noraim Machzorim: Cong. Beth El is pleased to announce that we have brand new High Holiday Machzorim for our shul (Koren Sacks Yamim Noraim Machzor). There are dedication opportunities available per machzor. Follow this link to sign up online:

https://forms.gle/SVP2b5Cdbtr8UrMq6. Alternatively, you can email the shul office.

JF&CS Family Table: Congregation Beth El’s Family Table program continues to partner with JF&CS in providing critically needed food and Jewish holiday items to more than 500 households per month. While we are no longer accepting canned or boxed goods, please consider making a monetary contribution to Family Table by sending a check to the shul made out to “JF&CS Family Table” or by emailing congbethel@rcn.com to make a pledge. Thank you to Beth El coordinator, Cheryl Levin, for coordinating these efforts.