Temple Beth Emeth Albany NY

Dec 01, 2011

Interfaith Outreach Salon ~ What’s Your Snapshot?  Are You Here?

7:00 PM at The Standard Restaurant in Crossgates Mall. Join us for an informal conversation and share your story/questions. Light dinner will be served. Questions? or to register, contact Beth Monaco - .org or call 439-3400

Sisterhood Board Meeting

6:30 PM - Chat time; 7:00 PM - Board Meeting Questions? Contact Margie Dorkin -

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Dec 02, 2011

Erev Shabbat Service

5:30 Services in the Chapel. Our services are open to the community.

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Dec 03, 2011

Torah Study/Shabbat Services

9:30 AM in the Chapel ~ Join other members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion merged together with our Shabbat morning liturgy. This lively and open dialogue is facilitated by members of our clergy. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. This program is free and open to the community.

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Dec 04, 2011

Religious School Holiday Crafts Fair & Book Fair



Brotherhood Board Meeting

9:30 AM - Bagels and Shmooze; 10:30 AM - Board Meeting in the Library. Questions? Contact Rob Dorkin -

Baby Break

9:30 - Noon Drop into The Parenting Center; nosh on a bagel and visit with other families with pre-schoolers. Age appropriate toys and weekly projects are available. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler

Religious School

9:30 - Noon for Grades K - 6

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Dec 05, 2011

Beth Emeth Board Meeting

6:45 PM - Dinner
7:15 PM - Meeting
Board members - please rsvp to Joan Paley no later than the Friday before the Board meeting if you DO NOT intend to come for dinner. Contact Joan -


Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Dec 06, 2011

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Dec 07, 2011

CBEYG

5:30 - 7:00 PM Questions? Contact Brett Kessler at or 225-9580

Lunch & Learn - Film:  “Iranium”

Noon - 1:30 PM You bring your lunch; we supply coffee, tea & dessert. This week we will be viewing "Iranium," a documentary that explores how dangerous a nuclear Iran is; even if it never detonates a weapon. Lunch will be available for purchase. Program fee: Free for Beth Emeth members; $15 for a non-member
Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler at 432-1392 or

Religious School

4:00 - 6:00 PM - Grades 3-6
6:00 - 8:00 PM - Bonim (Grades 7 & 8)
7:00 - 8:00 PM - Grades 9 & 10

Adult Choir Rehearsal

8:00 PM Questions? Contact Cantor Groper at or call 436-9761 x226

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Social Action Committee Meeting

7:00 PM - Questions? Contact Cheryl Gelder-Kogan -{encode="cherylgk@gmail.com" title=" "}

Dec 08, 2011

Chapter One Book Club

6:45 - 8:30 PM You bring your beverage, we provide the "nosh." If you'd like to provide a nosh, please let us know! You do not have to be a Sisterhood member or a woman to join us!!! Please RSVP to Nancy Lozman at , one day prior to each meeting. This month, we will be reading In The Garden of Beasts, by Erik Larsen.

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Ritual Committee Meeting

7:00 PM - Questions? Contact Judith Saidel -{encode="jrsaidel@aol.com" title=" "}

Dec 09, 2011

CBEYG - Retreat at Eisner Camp

Questions? Contact Brett Kessler at or 225-9580

CBEYG - Eisner Retreat

Questions? Contact Brett Kessler at

Erev Shabbat Service

5:30 Services in the Chapel. Our services are open to the community.

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Dec 10, 2011

Torah Study/Shabbat Services

9:30 AM in the Chapel ~ Join other members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion merged together with our Shabbat morning liturgy. This lively and open dialogue is facilitated by members of our clergy. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. This program is free and open to the community.

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Dec 11, 2011

Grade 2 - Family Education ~ Shalom Bayit

9:30 - Noon Join Rabbi Shpeen and Deb Sokoler for a morning of study & crafts related to Shalom Bayit (peace in the home). Babysitting is available through The Parenting Center.Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler at 432-1392 or

Cooking with Clergy ~ Chanukah

Join our Clergy as we cook our way through Chanukah!! Questions? Contact Beth Monaco at

Baby Break

9:30 - Noon Drop into The Parenting Center; nosh on a bagel and visit with other families with pre-schoolers. Age appropriate toys and weekly projects are available. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler

Religious School

9:30 - Noon for Grades K - 6

92nd St Y - Judge Stephen Breyer:  Making Our Democracy Work

7:30 PM Broadcast in Wolk Hall (7:00 PM seating begins) Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler at 432-1392 or

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Bonim Bake Sale

9:00 AM - Noon Questions? Contact Suzi Nohai -

Dec 12, 2011

Knit & Nosh

If you like to knit or crochet or want to learn how to knit and/or crochet, this is the group for you! Join us for a relaxed night of shmooze and knitting. .For more information, contact Susan Benjamin at . If you plan to attend, Susan would appreciate hearing from you as well.

Adult Choir Rehearsal

7:00 PM Questions? Contact Cantor Groper at or call 436-9761 x226

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Dec 13, 2011

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Dec 14, 2011

CBEYG

5:30 - 7:00 PM Questions? Contact Brett Kessler at or 225-9580

Iranium:  Richard Perle, Nazie Eftekhari & Alex Traiman

Noon - 1:30 PM You bring your lunch; we supply coffee, tea & dessert. This week we will be viewing a 92nd St Y broadcast of this panel of influential & provocative people to discuss the threat of a nuclear Iran. Lunch will be available for purchase for this program. Program fee: Free for Beth Emeth members; $15 for a non-member Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler at 432-1392 or

Religious School

4:00 - 6:00 PM - Grades 3-6
6:00 - 8:00 PM - Bonim (Grades 7 & 8)
7:00 - 8:00 PM - Grades 9 & 10

Adult Choir Rehearsal

4:00 - 6:00 PM with Children's Choir. Questions? Contact Cantor Groper at or call 436-9761 x226

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Bonim Bake Sale

3:00 - 6:00 PM Questions? Contact Suzi Nohai -

Dec 15, 2011

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Dec 16, 2011

Erev Shabbat Service

5:30 Services in the Chapel. Our services are open to the community.

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Dec 17, 2011

Shabbat Shalom Yeladim

11:00 AM - Noon Join Micki Groper for a celebration of Shabbat through song, stories, crafts and of course, a nosh. This month we will be celebrating Chanukah and will be making a special Chanukah craft. This program is free and open to the community. Please RSVP to Contact Deb Sokoler at

Teen Travel - A Discussion with Rabbi Ross

8:00 PM - meet with Rabbi Ross as he discussing possible teen trips for 2012-2013. Questions? Contact Rabbi Ross -

Torah Study/Shabbat Services

9:30 AM in the Chapel ~ Join other members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion merged together with our Shabbat morning liturgy. This lively and open dialogue is facilitated by members of our clergy. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. This program is free and open to the community.

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Dec 18, 2011

Grade 1 Family Ed - Chanukah

9:30 - Noon Join Rabbi Ross and Deb Sokoler for a morning of study & crafts related to Chanukah. The morning will conclude with a Chanukah party. Babysitting is available through The Parenting Center. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler at 432-1392 or

Baby Break

9:30 - Noon Drop into The Parenting Center; nosh on a bagel and visit with other families with pre-schoolers. Age appropriate toys and weekly projects are available. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler

Religious School

9:30 - Noon for Grades K - 6

Faculty & Teen Aide Luncheon

Noon - 1:00 PM Questions? Contact

Beth Emeth Mitzvah Menorah

December 2 - 18 in the Temple lobby.



Dec 19, 2011

Choir Rehearsal

7:00 PM Questions? Contact Cantor Groper at or call 436-9761 x226

Dec 21, 2011

Chanukah Program & Dinner

5:00 PM - Chanukah Program
6:00 PM - Chanukah Dinner sponsored by Brotherhood
Questions? Andy Swartz - or 322-1858

Religious School

4:00 - 6:00 PM - Grades 3-6
No Bonim or Grades 9 & 10 tonight . . . it is expected that these students will join us for our Chanukah program.


Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Ross

Noon - 1:30 PM You bring your lunch; coffee, tea and dessert are on us! This week's topic: Hanukkah: History, Legend . . . and Both!
Jewish teachings enjoy a long & varied history about the true story of the origins of the Hanukkah celebration. Rabbi Ross will take a playful examination of historic sources -- and sources that appear to be historic -- to get at what REALLY happened and what it REALLY means!
Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler at 432-1392 or

Dec 23, 2011

Erev Shabbat Service

5:30 Services in the Chapel. Our services are open to the community.

Dec 24, 2011

Torah Study/Shabbat Services

9:30 AM in the Chapel ~ Join other members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion merged together with our Shabbat morning liturgy. This lively and open dialogue is facilitated by members of our clergy. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. This program is free and open to the community.

Dec 25, 2011

No Religious School/Winter Break



Dec 26, 2011

CBEYG - NFTY-NE December Institute

Questions? Contact Brett Kessler at or 225-9580

Temple Offices Closed



CBEGY - NEFTY NE December Institute

Questions? Contact Brett Kessler at

Dec 28, 2011

No CBEYG - School Vacation



No Religious School/Winter Break



Dec 30, 2011

Erev Shabbat Service

5:30 Services in the Chapel. Our services are open to the community.

Dec 31, 2011

Shabbat Services - Bar Mitzvah of Bradley Gordon

9:30 AM - Torah Study in the Library - Join other members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. This lively and open dialogue is facilitated by members of our clergy. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. This program is free and open to the community.
10:45 AM - Shabbat Services in the Main Sanctuary


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