A Multicultural Celebration: Passover Seder Unites Scarsdale Seniors
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On April 18, 2024, the Scarsdale Parks, Recreation and Conservation Senior Club, in collaboration with Scarsdale/Edgemont Family Counseling and the Scarsdale Library, hosted a memorable Passover Seder for nearly 50 seniors from diverse backgrounds. This special event not only celebrated the rich traditions of Passover but also highlighted the unity and inclusivity within the Scarsdale Senior community.
The Passover Seder is a significant Jewish ritual that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. It is marked by a ceremonial meal that includes symbolic foods, prayers, storytelling and song. This year's Seder was made even more meaningful as it welcomed seniors from various ethnic and religious backgrounds, reflecting the spirit of togetherness and understanding.
One of the remarkable aspects of this Seder was its inclusivity. Recognizing the linguistic diversity among attendees, the Seder was translated into Mandarin for the Chinese seniors. This gesture ensured that everyone could fully participate and engage in the traditions of the Seder, regardless of their native language.
The traditional Seder plate, featuring symbolic foods such as matzo, bitter herbs, and charoset, was prominently displayed, inviting participants to explore the deeper meanings behind each item. Many thanks to Seasons Scarsdale in the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center for donating all the charoset.
The atmosphere was filled with a sense of reverence and camaraderie, as the messages of freedom, resilience and community were shared by all, and there was a palpable sense of gratitude and camaraderie for the opportunity to participate in such a meaningful experience.
Contributed by Maida Silver, Senior Services Coordinator for the Village of Scarsdale Parks, Recreation & Conservation.
Photo Opps from Westchester Reform Temple's 70th and the Scarsdale Library
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On Thursday, May 9th over 500 congregants came together at Westchester Reform Temple for their 70th year anniversary celebration! There were broadway songs, reflections on the history of the congregation and the clergy and food and drink for all.
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Art Exhibit at the Scarsdale Public Library
Don’t stop by the library if you’re hungry this month. Why? Because there’s a tempting display of paintings of donuts, ice cream sundaes, oreos and cheesecake both inside and outside the Scott Room that will make your stomach growl. The delectable show of the work of Beverly Shipko is up from now until May 22 and it’s not to be missed.
We asked Shipko for some insight into her work and here is what she shared: “Food tells a story - about our culture, our socioeconomic class, and often our identities. We gather around food for meals, for social interaction, to celebrate and to connect to our community and spirituality. Art centering around food does the same thing. It tells a story. What we see or eat is as important as what we don’t eat. You know the phrase: you are what you eat? Well, you also are what you paint.”
Shipko said she draws inspiration from Dutch still life life and contemporary painters, especially Wayne Thiebaud who painted food for decades and of course, Andy Warhol.”
See more of her work at the library and buy your own at www.beverlyshipko.com.
Scarsdale Lax Now at 6-5 After Defeating White Plains
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The SHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse team started the season with high hopes for matching their record for the past two years when they secured the regional titles. But for now, this year’s results are mixed and time will tell how the season ends up. On Wednesday, May 1 they added another win to their 5-5-record when they met the White Plains Tigers at home.
The team’s dominant players include Senior Captain, #25 Rhett Needleman who is one of the best scorers on the team. Additionally, #24 Tommy Iasiello is one of the most versatile players who can both score, assist, and take faceoffs.
The first quarter began with a back-and-forth battle between the two teams. White Plains was first to score, but Needleman quickly made the score 1 to 1. This same situation repeated itself when White Plains scored and Needleman tied it up once again. However, the tables turned when the Tigers scored two consecutive goals. While goalie #30 Nick Ebner-Borst had some great saves, the Tigers had too many opportunities and ended the quarter leading the Raiders 4 to 2.
The mistakes of the first quarter were clearly recognized by the players and coaches and in the second quarter, the Raiders began to take control. Midfielder, #23 Harry Wolf was able to shorten the Tiger’s lead with a goal and Needleman achieved a hat-trick to tie the game. White Plains then regained the lead toward the end of the second quarter, but the Raiders were quick to respond. Face-off taker, Tommy Iasiello evened up the score once again and then sophomore, #22 Colin Brennan scored and gave the Raiders the lead.
The half ended with a score of 6-6 due to a later goal by White Plains. At this point, it seemed that the teams were evenly matched and it was going to come down to who wanted the win more. The question was who was going to rise to the occasion.
Scarsdale was in absolute control during the third quarter on both sides. Defensively, Ebner-Borst had multiple clutch saves to prevent White Plains from scoring any goals. Additionally, the defenders and midfielders did a great job of making sure the Tigers didn’t get too far on offense. On the offense end, the Raiders were led by Senior Captain, #15 Trevor Knopp who had three straight goals to put the Raiders up 9-6. This was the turning point where it was clear that Scarsdale was the more dominant team.
Like the third, the fourth quarter consisted of control by the Raiders. Senior Attacker, #5 Jared Hoffman scored two consecutive goals to make the score 11-6. While White Plains scored their first goal of the half in the fourth, it was too little too late and Iasiello was able to quickly score right after the Tigers. Therefore, the final score was a victory for the Raiders: 12-7.
It’s also worth mentioning some of the other game stats. Specifically, Knopp, Hoffman, Iasiello, and Midfielder, #9 Anders Burrows each had 2 assists. Additionally, Needleman and Midfielder, #2 Leo Wetzstein each had 1 assist. Ebner-Borst had a total of 12 saves throughout the game and Iasiello won 12 out of the 20 faceoffs he attempted.
The Raiders are now 6-5 and will continue to play at home against Rye on May 7th at 4:30 pm.
Post Tributes to Your Grads in the Scarsdale10583 Graduation Edition
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This year, Scarsdale10583 will produce a special graduation issue covering all end of year activities: including prom, academic awards, senior transition day, moving up ceremonies from the five elementary schools and of course, the Scarsdale High School Graduation. We invite you to be a part of it by posting a tribute to your graduate - whether they are moving up from fifth grade, graduating from high school, college or graduate school. Details are below: To book your space and get answers to your questions, contact Sharon Higgins at sharonshiggins@gmail.com or call her at 914-261-8668. She can also help you with your artwork.
We look forward to covering all these wonderful events and making you a part of the celebration!
A New President for the Scarsdale Woman's Club
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Newly elected Scarsdale Woman's Club President Vivian Menna, right, receives the gavel from her Sprague Road neighbor, outgoing president Gini Silberberg. The woman's club elected a new boardof directors April 10.
Photo Credit: Julie Van Benthuysen
