Announcements on Shabbos - December 6, 2025
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Kiddush this week will take place in the Social Hall. Thank you to Judah Cohen, Aaron Dragushan, Dani Goldring, Mayer Kahan, Phillip Vedol and James & Charlie Wolfe for preparing the cholent.

Shabbat Snif this week with our Shlichot will take place at Beth El beginning at 4:00pm for grades 2-6.

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

Parent-Child Learning—THIS WEEK: Come enjoy some Torah learning with friends and family with FOOD, ICE CREAM, TREATS, & PRIZES galore. We will be meeting this Motzei Shabbat Parshat Vayishlach, Dec. 6th at 6:15pm for grades 1-8. Packets will be distributed for learning. Grades 1-5 will be tested orally and grades 6-8 will be tested by a Kahoot Challenge for a chance to win prizes. The older group should bring a device that is capable of connecting to the kahoot. We will also have a few devices available for use. In addition to the weekly prizes, children who consistently attend will receive a grand prize at our Grand Finale—guaranteed! There will also be an even bigger prize raffled at this Grand Finale event. Come learn, have fun, eat, and win prizes!

Sunday Activity this week with our Shlichot will take place at Shaarei from 10am-12pm and will involve Hanukkah crafts.

High School Chaburah with Rabbi Segal on Hilchot Shabbat will take place this Sunday, Dec. 7th after Mincha/Maariv.

Mazel Tov to Jone and Allen Dalezman on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Benjamin in Teaneck, NJ. Mazel tov to parents, Ariana and Adam Dalezman. May Benjamin continue to grow and be a source of pride for his family and community.

Semichat Chaver Program: Join Rabbi Segal this Tuesday, Dec. 9th at 8pm as we continue to learn about the topic of Bassar B’Chalav and laws related to Kashrut.

Thursday Morning Learning: The Parshat HaShavua Shiur with Rabbi Segal will take place this Thursday morning, Dec. 11th at 11am via Zoom. Look out for the link in your email.

SAVE THE DATE: Newton Centre Public Menorah Lighting: Sunday, Dec. 14th. See Flier

SAVE THE DATE: Chanuka Carnival with Bat Ami Shlichot: Sunday, Dec. 21st at Beth El

SAVE THE DATE: Chanuka Community Concert: Cong. Beth El is a co sponsor with the Maimonides School to bring a Chanuka Unity Concert featuring 8th Day on Tuesday, Dec. 16th at 6:30pm at the Young Israel of Brookline. See flier at the end of the Kishrei to sign up for tickets.

SAVE THE DATE: Chanuka Beth El on Ice: Saturday night, Dec. 20th at Warrior Ice Stadium.

Join us for our annual Chanuka skating event where the shul rents out the entire stadium exclusively for our community. Jewish music will be played through the stadium’s sound system and hot latkes and other refreshments will be served. Other than skate rental there is no charge but please RSVP at so we can properly plan: https://forms.gle/Gqyke2YJQMwFQE9fA

See flier for more details. For questions contact Paula Ostroff at paula.ostroff@yahoo.com.

Hosting Our Shlichot: To host our shlichot for a Shabbat meal please sign up here. For questions, please contact Michal Weitman, Beth El’s liaison for the Shlichot: weitmanm@gmail.com.