Young Israelight 5782/2022
Shabbat Mevarchim
Mishpatim
26-27 Shevat January 28-29
Board of Trustees Meeting
8:00pm
Annual Congregational Meeting to follow at
9:15pm
January 31, 2022
Notice of Annual Meeting of the Members
of the Young Israel of Scarsdale
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Meeting (“Congregational Meeting”) of the Members of Young Israel of Scarsdale (the “Shul”) will take place on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 9:15pm at the Shul, 1313 Weaver Street, Scarsdale, New York, in the Clingman Social Hall. 
 
THE PURPOSE OF THE CONGREGATIONAL MEETING:
 
(1) to elect officers for one-year terms beginning February 1, 2022.
 
(2) to elect a single trustee to fill a vacancy in the Class of 2024.
(3) to elect trustees for the Class of 2025.
 
(4) to consider such other business which may properly be brought before the membership.
 
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the “Nominating Committee Slate” of nominees is as follows:
 
Executive Committee Members / Officers:
1.    Stu Zisholtz, Co-President
2.    Ari Weinberger, Co-President
3.    Irit Tratt, Executive Vice President
4.    Jonathan Katz, First Vice President/Secretary
5.    Pamela Lauchheimer, Treasurer 
6.    Susan Schneider, Vice President 
7.    Daniel Essner, Vice President
8.    Melissa Schwechter, Vice President
9.    Steve Smith, Vice President 
    
 Trustee to Fill Vacancy in Class of 2024:
1.    Jeffrey Goldgrab
Board of Trustees Class of 2025:
1.    Joe Bednarsh
2.    Margo Marans
3.    Jeffrey Berger
4.    Danielle Mendelsohn
5.    Jason Ingerman
6.    Arnie Wilson
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT nominations by petition may be made in accordance with Article XI Section 2 and Section 3 of the Amended and Restated Constitution and By-Laws of the Young Israel of Scarsdale effective as of December 18, 2014. In the event there are nominations by petition, notice of such nominations shall be given by the Co-Presidents to the congregation no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 24, 2022.
Thank you.
 
Stu Zisholtz and Joshua Rosenbaum, Co-Presidents
Steve Smith, Secretary
Absentee Ballot and Proxy Voting Procedures for
the Congregational Meeting
on
Monday, January 31, 2022
 NOTICE OF A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS
          OF YOUNG ISRAEL OF SCARSDALE

As previously announced, the Annual Meeting (“Congregational Meeting”) of the Members of Young Israel of Scarsdale will take place on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 9:15 p.m. at the Shul, 1313 Weaver Street, Scarsdale, New York, in the Clingman Social Hall. The purpose of the meeting is:
 
      (1) to elect officers for one-year terms beginning February 1, 2022;
      (2) to elect a single trustee for the Class of 2024;
      (3) to elect trustees for the Class of 2025; and
      (4) to consider other such business which may properly be brought before the membership.                

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT nominations by petition may be made in accordance with Article XI, Sections 2 and Section 3 of the Amended and Restated Constitution and By-Laws of the Young Israel of Scarsdale effective as of December 18, 2014. In the event there are nominations by petition, notice of such nominations shall be given to the Presidents of  the congregation no later than
5:00 p.m. on January 24, 2022.
 
 
        Absentee Voting Procedure
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PLEASE FURTHER NOTE that if you are not able to attend the meeting, but would like to vote, you may do so by one of the following methods:

1. Absentee Ballot

Beginning on January 25th, there will be a voting station with ballots/envelopes set up by the side doors of the shul. The voting station will be open each day from the beginning of morning minyan services through the completion of Mincha/Maariv services in the evening.

To vote via an Absentee Ballot, please fill out the Voting Ballot included in the link below. Place the completed Voting Ballot in an unmarked envelope and then seal the envelope. Place the unmarked sealed envelope in a second envelope on which you must write your first and last name. Please note that spouses are entitled to one vote each, however, both unmarked envelopes may be placed in one envelope on which names of both spouses should appear. You may hand deliver the envelope with your name to the YIS office. All Absentee Ballots must be received in the office on or before 5:15pm Monday, January 31, 2022;

 
2. Voting by Proxy

To vote by granting a voting proxy, please fill out the Voting Proxy form included in the link below and provide the form to the member that you are granting the right to vote on your behalf.  A copy of the completed Voting Proxy form or other acceptable written evidence of proxy must be presented to one of the co-Presidents at or prior to the Congregational Meeting. Please note that no Member shall be permitted to act as a voting proxy for more than five (5) other Members. 

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NOTE, IF YOU GRANT A VOTING PROXY, PLEASE DO NOT ALSO FILL OUT THE VOTING BALLOT.
 
Thank you,
 
Joshua Rosenbaum and Stu Zisholtz
Co-Presidents
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Steve Smith, Secretary
CSS Volunteers Needed
We ask all members to sign up and volunteer for CSS. Please contact Michael Muss (michael1@thecss.org) Joe Bednarsh (joeb@thecss.org ) or visit www.joincss.org  for more information and to volunteer.
Cemetery Plots
The Young Israel of Scarsdale maintains a dedicated section at Beth El Cemetery for members and their families. If you are interested in purchasing burial plots please complete the ShulCloud Form or contact Marsha Lustig at mlustig@yisny.org. If you wish to obtain information about Beth El Cemetery, please click here Beth El Cemetery.
Current COVID-19 Guidelines
As Governor Hochul and the New York State Department of Health issued new COVID requirements for indoor establishments, including houses of worship and, in accordance with our understanding of the current mandates, we have determined that effective immediately, face masks will again be required within the shul building for anyone over 2 years of age who is medically able to tolerate wearing a mask. This applies at all times in the building, except while eating or drinking. Members are responsible to notify their guests of these requirements.

We are asking for full compliance in the spirit of community and Achdut. Our shul is full and vibrant again, and we have chosen the policy that helps keep us safe, while remaining open and welcoming to men, women, and children of all ages.


MISHEBEIRACH FOR
OUR CHAYALIM
Our community is honored to have the following young men and women affiliated with YIS families serving as IDF Soldiers. Please keep them in your prayers always: Simcha Bryks, Yaakov Eyal, Cfir Feinberg, Ori Feinberg, Ahron Finkel, Shlomo Fried, Miki Hill, Michael Kesselman, Daniel Mestel, Gabriel Mestel, Eden Shmuel.
Weekly gathering of women in our community who recite Tehillim in the merit of people who are in challenging circumstances. 
YIS has had an operational Mikveh for more than 40 years. It is convenient and a strong statement of our commitment to religious ritual. Please support our Mikveh which is open every evening by appointment for women. The Mikveh number is 914-472-0946.
Shiffy Friedman is available to answer women's questions regarding Mikveh, Taharat Hamishpacha, family planning and other intimacy-related matters.
"YIS Assists" lends available Sabbath-compliant electric scooter, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.
to shul members.

Established by the Aspis and Bryks families in memory of Israel Friedrich,
Yisroel Meir ben Mordechai and Thelma Herskowitz, Tova Leat bat Yitzchak Tzvi Hacohen 
DONATE
CLOTHING AND LINENS
Donations go to: Kupath Ezrah of Rockland County. All items should be clean and in good condition. Contact Scott Greenbaum: 914.723.1797

May your efforts be a z'chus
for the Refua Shelaimah of 
Aharon ben Henya Hadassah
DELIVER KOSHER MEALS FOR HOMEBOUND ADULTS
Meal Pick-Up and Container
Drop-Off at Sinai Free Synagogue. Contact Caron Gelles for more information: 914.668.4350
SAFETY REFLECTOR VESTS

Please pick up at the shul office.
Courtesy of Sandra and Ira Greenstein.
DEDICATIONS
YAHRZEIT PLAQUES
Will be illuminated every year on the yahrzeit. Cost: $750. Contact Ken Chorzewski: 914.235.0860.
YAHRZEIT NOTIFICATION INFORMATION
In order to assist with observing a Yahrzeit date in future years, please click below to complete the Yahrzeit form. Alternatively, you can log into your Shul Cloud account.
Community Calendar
The Annual Sheri Grauer Raskas Z"L yarzheit lecture will be taking place
 on Thursday Evening, February 3, at 8pm at Young Israel of New Rochelle. 
The lecture will be delivered this year by Senior Rabbi of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz and the topic will be "Humility and Leadership". All are welcome to attend.
Jewish National Fund-USA Presents
Leaving No One Behind: A Special Evening in Honor of Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month
Join JNF-USA for an inside look at how people with disabilities and special needs are integrated into all aspects of daily life and tightly woven into the fabric of Israeli culture. Featuring Marlee Matlin, Academy Award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author. Monday, January 31, 2022 at 8:00 pm EST via Zoom. Register at jnf.org/JDAAIMKickoff
Westchester Jewish Council
46th Anniversary Gala,
Honoring Marc Klee, Jennifer Sokol and RPW Group: Robert Weisz and Andrew Weisz 
Saturday night, February 5th
To register and make a donation toward the Gala please go to  www.wjcouncil.org/gala