Announcements on Shabbos - September 5, 2026
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Beth El Briefings

The Shabbat Afternoon Shiur with Rabbi Segal will take place at 6:05pm on the topic of, “Challenges Facing American Orthodox Judaism Through the Lens of Rabbinic Responsa: Freeing American Agunot in the Wake of 9/11.”

Mazel Tov to Eliana and Andy Vidan on the upcoming Bar Mitzvah of their son Jonah. May Jonah continue to grow and be a source of pride for his family and community!

Mazel Tov to Randi & Sam Goldberger on the birth of their granddaughter to parents Ashira and Yosef Schlachet. May the precious newborn grow to Torah, Chuppah, and Ma’asim Tovim!

Condolences: We are sad to announce the passing of our long time member, Larry Speiser z’l, beloved husband of Bella Speiser, and beloved father of Sheryl Krantz, David Speiser, Rebecca Speiser Barkai and Yossi Speiser. The funeral took place and shiva has concluded. See your email for contact information to wish condolences. May Hashem console the Speiser family among those who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem.

Kiddush this week will take place in the Social Hall. Thank you to Judah Cohen, Aaron Dragushan, Dani Goldring, Mayer Kahan, Phillip Vedol, James Wolfe for preparing the cholent.

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

Welcome NCSY: Welcome to all the teens participating in this weekend's NCSY Shabbaton. Thank you to Rabbi Yudi and Ellie Riesel for organizing the Shabbaton, to all the NCSY advisors, and to the Beth El members who are hosting them.

Selichot: Please note that Motzei Shabbat Selichot will begin this Saturday night at 10:55pm. See the High Holiday schedule for detailed timing on Selichot throughout this period.

High Holiday Guide and Scheduling: Erev Rosh Hashanah this year will fall next Friday, Sep. 11th. The complete 5787/2026 Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel High Holiday Guide including the schedule can be found online: https://www.bethelnewton.org/images/hh.pdf. A physical copy of the guide will also be available later this week in the Shul foyer. Shana Tova!

Childcare and Kids Programing for 1st and 2nd days of Rosh Hashanah:

Since preparation is needed to adequately provide coverage, signing up in advance is REQUIRED for children to attend. If you haven’t already done so, sign up here:

https://forms.gle/xCKt7RKbxMR87keS7.

~Toddler through 2nd Grade Childcare at 9:45am for those that RSVP’d in advance will be located in the lower classrooms.

~3rd Graders and Older at 10:45-11:30am will have a Youth Minyan led by Dani Goldring in the first upstairs classroom followed by supervised playtime in the upper classroom next to the Library. The Library will also be open as a quiet space with children books for those that wish to read during this time.

Backyard Door & Shofar Blowing: On the two days of Rosh Hashanah the back door that opens from the Social Hall to the shul playground will be closed during the duration of davening. During Shofar blowing, the door will be opened for children to come inside with their parents to hear the Shofar. Parents, please accompany your children in and out of the shul during this time. At all other times, please use the other shul entrances. Thank you!

The Semichat Chaver Program learning chaburah with Rabbi Segal will continue learning this Tuesday night, Sep. 7th at 8pm. We will be reviewing in preparation for the upcoming test.

Shabbat Youth Group Leaders: If you are a middle schooler or high schooler who is interested in becoming a Shabbat Youth Group leader on Shabbat mornings, sign-up with this link:

https://forms.gle/3QzbSTToStf8JXxn9

High Holiday Seating: We are looking forward to coming together as a community on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to welcome the new year. The deadline for registering for seats has already passed. If you haven’t registered and would like to do so, please contact the shul office at seating@bethelnewton.org and we will try our best to accommodate your request. Ketivah VeChatimah Tovah!

Hosting Our Shlichot: We are grateful to have our Bat Ami Shlichot, Hadar and Shira, join our community. Please express our gratitude by inviting the Shlichot for Shabbat and Yom Tov meals throughout their stay with us. Sign-up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JWcg8fFdJMmTjs6B0ytdbrv-bQMg1HQ_f4CKjQ8Yvbo/edit?usp=sharing. For questions, please contact Michal Weitman, Beth El’s liaison for the Shlichot: weitmanm@gmail.com.

Safety Notice: The Shul’s backyard and playground are closed for construction as a new patio is being installed. Parents are asked to ensure that children do not enter the area due to safety concerns. Signs and caution tape have been posted at the door leading from the Social Hall to the playground. However, the door itself must remain operating from the inside as it serves as an emergency egress. The two outside gate entrances to the backyard will be locked from the outside on Shabbat.

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.