Program Guide 2021-2022

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CHABAD OF BEDFORD

PROGRAM GUIDE
2021-2022

HOLIDAYS

ROSH HASHANAH
AND YOM KIPPUR

Outdoor Services that are Spiritual, Soulful and Safe
325 West Patent Road, Bedford Corners
Sponsored By: Bonnie & Brad Klein,
Michele & Matt Ludmer, Amy & Evan Wildstein

SHOFAR

in the Park

A meaningful Tashlich service at Leonard Park in Mount Kisco on
the first day of Rosh Hashanah -

Tuesday, September 7 at 4 PM.

Rain date Wednesday, September 8.
Sponsored By: Daphne & Zachary Viders

SUKKAH DINNER

September 26 4:00-7:00pm

Shawarma in the Sukkah. Fill your pita with
Israeli salads, falafel, fresh shawarma. ZIPLINE

Chaired By: Marcy Shriber
Sponsored By: Darielle & Larry Cohen

SIMCHAT TORAH
Celebration

September 29 - 6:00pm

Torah dancing, flags, dinner and peklach

Sponsored By: Dayna & Scott Beicke, Alice & Ron Ceisler,
Raina & Jim Laredo, Maureen & Eric Pasinkoff

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HOLIDAYS

Bedford

MENORAH LIGHTING

Sunday, November 28th 4:00pm

BEDFORD VILLAGE TURNS INTO CHANUKAH VILLAGE!
Chaired By: Rachel Klein, Lauren Israelovitch, Mellisa Kirshenbaum
Sponsored By: Holly & Gary Blum, Patti & Alan Howard,
Marci & Steven McCormick, Andrea & Bradley Tukel

Pound Ridge

MENORAH LIGHTING

Sunday, November 28th 6:00pm

DOUGHNUTS, GELT & CHANUKAH GIFT BAGS!
Sponsored By: Liz & Rob Ades, Pauline & Michael Daglio,
Dawn & Scott Davidson, Gayle & Doug Mazlish
Chaired By: Robin & Alan Bell, Nicole & Brian Fields,
Dawn & Scott Davidson, Jocelyn & Nick Gruber, Kim & Alex Goldfarb

CHANUKAH SHABBAT
SERVICE & DINNER

Friday, December 3rd,
6:00pm Service, 7:00pm Dinner

Sponsored By: Debbie & Adam Heine

CHANUKAH
MITZVAH DAY

JCCA COTTAGE SCHOOL -

Sunday, December 5th - 12:00pm

Sponsored By: Lori & Billy Ceisler, Amy & Adam Lehrhoff,
Marnie & Andrew Zebrak

Chaired by: Alicia Sands, Lisa Soraci, Marcy Shriber

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HOLIDAYS

MEGILLAH READING
March 16
PURIM SEUDAH &
CELEBRATION
March 17
Chaired by: Neely Konak
Sponsored by: Julie & Bruce Jakubovitz
Purim Baskets
sponsored by Jonathan Schachter

CHABAD FAMILY
PASSOVER

SederApril 15

Relive the exodus, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah,
and enjoy a community Seder complete with hand-baked matzah, wine,
and a wonderful kosher dinner spiced with unique traditional customs.
Sponsored By: Julie Scott & Doug Shapiro

BBQLAG BAOMER

May 15

Sponsored By: Faith & Michael Koren, Cecile & David Schwartzman,

SHAVUOT

Climbing wall - Mt Sinai!
10 commandments Live!

June 5

Sponsored By: Meredith & Gregg Leff,
Miriam & David Souccar

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ADULT EDUCATION

4 Tuesdays starting November 2, 2021

Sponsored By: Julia & Jonathan Khaldarov
6 Tuesdays starting February 1, 2022

Sponsored By: Amy & Robert Bernstein
6 Tuesdays starting May 17, 2022

Sponsored By: Felicia & Michael Freedman

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WOMEN

Chabad
Women's

Circle

CHAIRED BY: Marissa Nadel
SPONSORED BY: Shelley & Norm Brier, Jody & Todd Hirsch,

Lisa & Adam Lubart, Stacey Sporn, Amy & Brad Rinzler

Women’s Torah & Tea – 11:00am

• NOVEMBER 2
• DECEMBER 9
• JANUARY 13
• FEBRUARY 3
• MARCH 3

Women’s Trip to Brooklyn

SUNDAY, APRIL 3
Visit the Mikvah, the matzah bakery, the wig salons,
lunch in Sara’s mom’s home & shop on Kingston Ave.

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LECLTEUCRTEURSERIES

CHABAD LECTURE SERIES

Inside Israel's Iron Dome

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 AT 7 PM
An evening with Ari Sacher
Ari Sacher is an accomplished rocket scientist and has worked in the design and
development of Israel’s Iron Dome. He has briefed Capitol Hill three times on Israeli Missile
Programs. A riveting speaker, he uses his experience in the defense industry that is
simultaneously enlightening and entertaining.

Sponsored by: Pam & Elliot Barsh, Stephanie & Louis Bell, Melissa & Mitti Liebersohn

A Shrek of a Trek –

The Wild Spiritual Ride of a Hollywood Screenwriter

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 AT 7 PM
An evening with David Weiss
From Jewish born, to Christian youth worker, to blockbusting screenwriter with a rich, Torah
observant lifestyle, David's hilarious and moving tale will help you find that at any point and at
any time we can all take one step closer to reaching our fullest potential.
David Weiss has written for some of Hollywood’s most endearing family films, from Academy
Award nominated features, “Shrek 2” “Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius” to the “Rugrats Movies,”
“The Smurfs” and “Smurfs 2.” David’s combined box office now exceeds $2.3 billion world-
wide.

Sponsored by: Roxanne & Michael Cohen, Allison & Brian Ripka

Israel's Challenges and
Opportunities in a
Changing Middle East

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 AT 7 PM
With noted scholar and lecturer Dr. Mordechai Kedar
Dr. Mordechai Kedar is a senior research associate at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic
Studies. He is a lecturer at Bar-Ilan University’s Department of Arabic and Middle East
Studies, and is director of the Center for the Study of the Middle East and Islam at Bar-
Ilan University. He served for 25 years in IDF military intelligence specializing in Syria, Arab
political discourse, Arab mass media, Islamic groups, and Israeli Arabs.

Sponsored by: Sandra Saiger & Roger Goldman, Kathi & Ed Lapidus, Janet & Brad Sacks

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

After all the pop-physiology and therapy, what is it that really holds a relationship together?

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 10 AT 7 PM
An evening with Rabbi Manis Friedman
World-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher, Rabbi Manis Friedman
combines ancient Torah wisdom with modern wit to captivate audiences around the world.
He hosts his own critically acclaimed cable television series, Torah Forum with Manis
Friedman, syndicated throughout North America and is known as “Youtube’s Most Popular
Rabbi”.

Sponsored by: Linda Jacobs, Lynda & Jeff Kruman, Jennifer Powell & Bill Lunder,
Debbie & Marc Spiro

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NEW CENTER

CHABAD NEW CENTER

Final Stage

CJCRCeuhriunbaetebbtmi2oano0ndgn2y2 HONOR OUR HERITAGE,
BUILD OUR FUTURE

Leave a lasting legacy for your family
by contributing to a building that will
serve the community for generations
to come.

For naming opportunities and
dedications, contact Rabbi Arik at
[email protected]

Ribbon Cutting Chaired by: Julia &
Jonathan Khaldarov, Rachel Klein, Marc
Weisenfreund.

NEW CENTER

DEDICATION
OPPORTUNITIES

TOGETHER WE DREAM, TOGETHER WE GROW, TOGETHER WE BUILD

 Building Dedication. . . . . . . $1,000,000  Prayer-book Cabinet (3). . . . . . $18,000
 Synagogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500,000  Ner Tamid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000
 Social Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $360,000  Rabbi's Lectern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000
 Hebrew School Dedication. $250,000  Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000
 Educational Wing . . . . . . . . . . $180,000  Synagogue Mezuzah (2). . . . . . $18,000
 Entrance Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . $180,000  Ritual Washing Station. . . . . . . $10,000
 Educational Wing Lounge. . . $150,000  Mezuzahs (20) (10 reserved). . . . . $5,000
 Ark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000
 Classrooms (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000 A Donor Wall prominently acknowledging the
 Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000 generous support categories will be a perma-
Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000 nent fixture of beauty and tribute in the new
 Rabbi's Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000 Chabad Center.
 Sara's Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000  Founder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180,000
 Playground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000  Builder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000
 Bima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,000  Benefactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000
 Courtyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,000  Pillar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000
 Patio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,000  Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000
 Administration Offices. . . . . . . $25,000  Supporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000
 Main Entrance Mezuzah. . . . . . $18,000  Donor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
 Synagogue Mezuzah . . . . . . . . . $18,000

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CHILDREN

The mind is not a vessel that needs filling,
but wood that needs igniting. — Plutarch

At Gan Montessori, we educate young
children in a respectful and nurturing learning
environment, helping them grow into self-
aware, empathetic, capable learners for life.

Educate a child in his youth…and it will stay
with him forever. - Proverbs

During the years of early childhood, the
brain, the only organ not fully formed at birth,
develops, and much of its ‘wiring’ is laid.
Although not part of our conscious memory,
the experiences and relationships we have
in our youngest years have a direct affect on
the adults we become. At Gan, we honor our
roles as teachers because the education we
invest in young children shapes them for the
rest of their lives.

Our methodology is shaped by the shared
values of Judaism, and the Montessori
method.

Special programs & events sponsored by:
Moran & Drew Forman, Andrea & James Kreckler,
Hillary & Andrew Stein

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CHILDREN

Special Hebrew School programs and events sponsored by:
Emily & Alan Ginsberg, Cristy & Rob Harris, Rachel Klein & Malik Khalil,

Sara & Evan Manes, Lisa Soraci & Chris Zaberto
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TEENS

CTEEN
EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 2

HONEY CAKE BAKING

SEPTEMBER 23, 7:00PM

SUKKAH DINNER
& MACHANAYIM

OCTOBER 22

SHABBAT DINNER WITH IDF

NOVEMBER 11

SOUP FOR SENIORS

VETERANS DAY

FEBRUARY 25-27

INTERNATIONAL CTEEN SHABBATON

MARCH 13

PURIM BASKET ASSEMBLY
AND DELIVERY

APRIL

PASSOVER MAOT CHITIM

DRIVE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED

MAY

ISRAEL PRIDE!

Sponsored By: Amy & Jonathan Kass, Caryn & David
Schechtman, Linda & Barry Sommers
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SYNAGOGUE

SHABBAT SERVICES &
YOUNG FAMILY SHABBAT

Shabbat Songs, Stories,
Parsha Play & Kiddush
October 23, November 20,
December 11

Sponsored By: Melissa & Andrew Kirshenbaum,
Johanna & Tyler Kremberg, Marissa & Roger Nadel
Chaired by: Leah Sevi

S H A B B AT
MORNING
SERVICES

Saturday morning has traditionally been a time dedicated to
meditation, prayer, deep thought and group learning. At Chabad, the
Saturday morning prayers come to life through song and thought
provoking explanations. When the Torah scroll is read it is accompanied
with relevant lessons and lively discussion led by Rabbi Arik.

COMMUNITY LED SHABBAT OCTOBER 30 Sponsored by
SECURITY AWARENESS SHABBAT NOVEMBER 13 Laurie & Shauli Dover
GUEST CANTOR DECEMBER 18 Kim & Michael Joseph
WHISKEY TASTING JANUARY 15 Dawn & Scott Davidson
CHOLENT SMORGASBORD FEBRUARY 12 Mara & Mark Epstein
MEDITATION SHABBAT MARCH 12 Carol & Mark Weibman
ISRAELI SHABBAT APRIL 30 Naomi Leiseroff & Van Wallach
CHALLAH SMORGASBORD MAY 21 Stacey & Mitch Edenbaum
MORROCAN SHABBAT JUNE 18 Marion Giardina
VEGAN SHABBAT JULY 23 Lisa & Pinchas Dahan
RUSSIAN SHABBAT AUGUST 20 Nuda & Rick Joseph
Julia & Jonathan Khaldarov

Sponsored By: Joanne & Mark Hershman, Tracy Shevell & Brian Hines, Karyn & Steve Steckler
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Dear Friend,

Over the past decade, the lives of so many members in our community have been touched by the warm, joyous, and
inspiring nature of Chabad of Bedford programs.
Premised on the idea that every individual has an indispensable contribution to make to the totality of the human experience,
the Chabad Center aims to be a place for Jewish discovery where open-minded exploration is the key, not background or
affiliation. Our programs celebrate Judaism with joyfulness and creativity, lending meaningful perspective to our daily lives.
BECOME A PARTNER IN THIS GROWING COMMUNITY.
Tzedakah, the Jewish concept of giving back to others, reflects the idea that we each have a RESPONSIBILITY to our
community and world. In Jewish thinking, the spiritual benefit of giving is so great, that this fundamental mitzvah is seen to
benefit the giver in ways that surpass the help s/he is providing. Sharing is that powerful!
Chabad works towards inspiring a STRONGER JEWISH TOMORROW and your generosity helps in that endeavor. We have
no membership dues or assessments; our programs and activities are supported by the generous free-will giving of our
local friends.
By partnering with us, you play a vital role and MAKE A DIFFERENCE in strengthening our extended Jewish family.
Please take a few minutes and fill out your partnership commitment and send it back. Every amount counts! Alternatively you

can fill the out the form online at www.chabadbedford.com/partnership.
Thank you for your support and may G-d grant you and yours a happy and healthy New Year.

Rabbi Arik & Mrs. Sara Wolf

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SYNAGOGUE

PARTNERSHIP FORM
5782 / 2021-2022

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HIGH HOLIDAYS 100 South Bedford Rd, Suite 300 Non Profit Org
Engaging, explanatory and inclusive Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 US Postage
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES Tel: 914.666.6065 www.chabadbedford.com PAID
Change Service Requested
High Holiday Services at White Plains, NY
OUTDOORS Permit #801

325 West Patent Road, Bedford Corners

• Traditional services with contemporary message
• Hebrew-English prayer books provided
• Educational Family Service

High Holiday Family Service sponsored by Amy & Evan Wildstein

RESERVATIONS NECESSARY

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