Announcements on Shabbos - March 7, 2026
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Mazel Tov to Beth and Josh Sydney on the upcoming Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Bella. Mazel tov to grandparents Judith Shrager, and Joy and Michael Sydney, and to Bella’s great grandmother Sheila Sydney. May Bella continue to grow and be a source of pride for her family and community!

Thank You to Beth and Josh Sydney for sponsoring a Kiddush luncheon this Shabbat in honor of the upcoming Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Bella.

Thank You to Beth and Josh Sydney for sponsoring Seudah Shelishiet this Shabbat in honor of the upcoming Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Bella.

Mazel Tov to Dr. Yonina Frim and Dr. Noah Lewis on the birth of a baby boy, Aviv Isaac. Mazel Tov to grandparents Gerald Frim and Bryna Klevan, Sheri Singer of LA, and Jonathan Lewis and Helayna Minsk of Chicago. Mazel Tov to great grandmother Dr. Rosalind Frim. May they raise the precious newborn to Torah, Chuppah, and Ma’asim Tovim!

Condolences to Jody and David Gastfriend on the passing of Jody’s mother Adele Oppenheim, z’l. May Hashem console the Gastfriend family among those who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem.

Condolences: It is with sadness that we share with you the passing of Robert Soll, z’l, who was a cherished part of the Beth El community for several decades before moving to Brighton. Robert was the beloved brother of Dr. David Soll who read Megillat Esther and led Selichot for our community in years past. Dr. David Soll and his brother Dr. Alan Soll will be sitting shiva through Wednesday morning at 8 Wilshire Road in Brighton. Shacharit will be 7am and Mincha/Maariv at 6:25pm. May Hashem console the Soll family among those who mourn for Zion & Jerusalem.

Shabbat Snif will not take place this week.

Sunday Activity with the Shlichot will take place this week at Beth El from 10am-12pm and will involve making chocolate balls.

High School Chaburah with Rabbi Segal on Hilchot Shabbat will continue this Sunday, Mar. 8th, time TBA.

Semichat Chaver Program: Join Raabi Segal this Tuesday, Mar. 10th 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, Mar. 12th at 11am via Zoom. Look out for the link in your email.

RECAP: Grand Finale of Parent-Child Learning: After an amazing season of Parent-Child Learning we concluded with an amazing night filled with learning, food, fun and friends! Congratulations to all the participants who won prizes. A special congrats to our Grand Finale Raffle winners: from Grades 1-5 Noa Bavli for winning the drone and Sammy Klausner for winning the electric scooter, and from Grades 6-8 Aviv Schwartz for winning the drone and Charlie Wolfe for winning the Celtics tickets. Thank you to Paula and Ernest Fraenkel for their continuous support in sponsoring this grand event, to Barbara and Arnie Andler for donating the Celtics tickets, and to Caryn and James Wolfe for sponsoring the rest of the prizes. See the end of the Kishrei for pictures of the event.

Shul Mishloach Manot Project Thank You’s: Thank you to Tanya Fischer for organizing Beth El’s Annual Mishloach Manot Progam. The packages were beautifully done and the participation of so many members in various aspects of the program was much appreciated, making for a successful fundraising campaign! Thank you to the following individuals for helping to organize and pass out the gift baskets: Paula Fraenkel, Iris Grossman, Shari Lederman, Paula Ostroff, Jess and Ayelet Singer (and friends), Liat Storm, and Phillip Vedol. Thank you to the following individuals for helping to deliver baskets: Marc and Marina Canner, Dave and Dahlia and Amalya Fischer, Doni and Tova Goldring, Stephanie Karger, Stephen and Rika Katz, Miriam Kosowsky, Chana Kutin, Marc and Shari Lederman, Sarah Okon, Craig and Paula Ostroff, Hillel and Amy Rosen, Itia and Liba Roth, Mike and Jess Singer, Ken Snow and Stephanie Pollock, Humi and Ruth Vishniavsky, and Phillip and Ilana Vedol.

Purim Thank You’s: This year’s Purim experience was augmented by your participation and the help of the many individuals who made it possible! Thank you to Eric Banks and Yakir Levin for reading the Megillah. Everyone enjoyed the Extravaganza during the night and the partying during the Purim Seudah in the day, with a guest appearance by Mentalist Peter Gross who amazed us with his skill and entertained us with his charm and wit. Thank you to Israela Kahan and her family for organizing the Extravaganza on Purim night, especially with the balloon making and variety of fun activities and to Rabbi Yudi and Ellie Riesel for the Teen Party. We would also like to thank those who made the Purim Seudah possible including Shari Lederman and Paula Ostroff for arranging the festive, colorful décor; Jeff Bellin for supervising the food service; Gourmet Catering by Andrew for making a generous contribution toward the event and for providing a truly gourmet feast fit for a king and queen; Marc Lederman for running the bar; our Patrons: Barbara and Arnie Andler, Beth and Josh Sydney, and Jone and Allen Dalezman; our Donors: Robert Fox, and Paula and Ernest Fraenkel; our Sponsors: Holly and George Flesh, Iris and Aharon Grossman, Jean Kasmer and Charles Jacobs, Cheryl and Yakir Levin, Allison and Elliot Mael, and Paula and Craig Ostroff. See the end of the Kishrei for pictures of the events.

Daylight Saving Time: This Sunday morning, Mar. 8th, clocks will be set forward by an hour (losing an hour). Please notice the later Mincha/Maariv times during the week.