By Steve Guggenheim
The days are getting shorter, the air is a little thinner, we’re talking playoffs in baseball, there are back to school specials, and while the leaves have not started to tumble from the trees it all means the High Holidays are upon us.
Rosh Hashanah begins the evening of Sunday, Sept. 13, as we welcome in 5776. By the way, you have until Sept. 3 to get in your New Year Grams.
The Board of Rabbis is sponsoring S’lihot Night at Beth El, featuring musician Ami Yares. His music merges his Jersey roots into a fusion of Israeli and Arab cultures. Schmooze and refreshments begin Saturday, Sept. 5, at 8:30 p.m.
The Beth El Men’s Club has a busy year, starting with Sukkah building on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 9:45 a.m. The annual kickoff breakfast is Sunday, Sept. 20.
The Sukkah Hop is Monday, Sept. 28, and will take place on the east side of Dutch Neck Road. Contact the synagogue if you want your Sukkah included.
Vacation may be over but that doesn’t mean you can’t think about it one last time. Happy Hour for the Tiki Bar Shabbat is at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, with services at 7 p.m. Please RSVP by Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Tired of being on the sidelines when everyone is out there dancing? You don’t have to go a dance studio. A night of Israeli dancing will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Want to make a difference without having to go to monthly meetings? Beth El is looking for a social media coordinator, so why don’t you turn your Facebook and Twitter time into something that can help the synagogue.
Among other events:
JFC Kosher Cafe East will feature discussion about end-of-life issues on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 12:30 p.m.
The Beth El Seniors opening meeting is Thursday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m.
The Beth El Book Club opens the pages to “The Elixir of Immortality,” on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 9:45 a.m.
Torah and Tea with the Rabbi is back, on Monday, Sept. 21, from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.
Beth El is a conservative synagogue serving East Windsor, Hightstown, West Windsor, Cranbury, Princeton Junction and surrounding communities. For information, call 609-443-4454, visit Bethel.net, Facebook or Twitter.
