Oct 01, 2010

Simchat Torah Service

6:00 PM - Services in the Main Sanctuary
7:00 PM - Dinner sponsored by Beth Emeth Sisterhood

Oct 02, 2010

Bereshit

Torah Study

9:30 am in the Library.
Join other members of our congregation and community in learning about the weekly Torah portion, its significance and meaning. This lively and open dialogue is facilitated each week by members of our clergy and professional staff as well as by lay participants. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. This program is free and open to the community.

B’nai Mitzvah of Matthew Schiller & David Cohn

10:45 AM - Services in the Main Sanctuary

Oct 03, 2010

92nd St Y Broadcast - Tzipi Livni

8:00 PM broadcast (seating begins at 7:30 PM promptly!). A special appetizer reception precedes the broadcast at 7:00 PM. $10 for Beth Emeth members; $15 for non-members. For more information, contact Deb Sokoler at 432-1392 or

Religious School

9:30 AM - Noon - Grades K-6

Baby Break

9:30 - Noon This is a relaxed drop program for parents and their children under age 5 at Beth Emeth's Parenting Center. Sip coffee, munch on a bagel and visit with new and old friends. Jewish themed crafts and age appropriate toys are available. This program is free and open to the community/pre-registration is not required. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler at

Sunday Bagels & Brotherhood Board Meeting

9:30 AM - Join Brotherhood for bagels and coffee while we read the Sunday papers, talk sports, current events, business, hobbies, movies or whatever you like with a friendly and very entertaining group of guys! For more information, contact Scott Gollop at
10:30 AM - Brotherhood Board Meeting

Grade 4 Family Ed - Unraveling the Torah

9:30 AM - students and parents meet in Wolk Hall. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler at

Oct 04, 2010

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.

Oct 05, 2010

Mah Jongg Tournament

9:00 AM - coffee & bagels; 9:30 AM - games begin. Brown bag your lunch; dessert is on us! Fee - $22. Questions? Contact Jan Rubenstein - 459-4118

Oct 06, 2010

Lunch & Learn- Fall Series with Rabbi Shpeen

Noon ~ 1:00 PM You bring your lunch; coffee, tea and dessert is on us!
What It Means to be a Reform Jew? On the 170th anniversary of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise's departure from Albany, Rabbi Shpeen will be exploring what is means to be a Reform Jew.
Lunch will be available for purchase for this session only. $10/person - lunch will be wraps and salads from the Four Corners Luncheonette. Please order your lunch no later than Monday, October 4.
For more information, contact Deb Sokoler at

Religious School

4:00 - 6:00 PM - grades 3 - 6
6:00 - 8:00 PM - GESHER - grades 7 & 8
7:00 - 8:00 PM - grades 9 & 10

Parent Time

9:30 - 11:00 AM in the Parenting Center
Coffee and tea and a relaxed Parent get-together with their babies and /or toddlers. Teacher, Emily Marynczak facilitates talks that focus on a wide variety of parenting issues.
Cost for 6 sessions: $90 for Beth Emeth member; $108 for non-members.
For more information, contact Deb Sokoler at 432-1392/

CBEYG

5:30 - 7:00 PM For more information, contact Maxine King at 516 398-8662 or

Oct 07, 2010

Information Meeting - Verizon Cell Tower

7:00 PM - in the Chapel. For more information, contact Garry Sanders -

Oct 08, 2010

WRJ-NE District Convention

Women of Reform Judaism's Northeast District Convention will be in Albany this year. For more information, contact Margie Dorkin at

Erev Shabbat Service

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

Oct 09, 2010

Noach

ROSH CHODESH

WRJ-NE District Convention

Women of Reform Judaism's Northeast District Convention will be in Albany this year. For more information, contact Margie Dorkin at

Torah Study

9:30 am in the Library.
Join other members of our congregation and community in learning about the weekly Torah portion, its significance and meaning. This lively and open dialogue is facilitated each week by members of our clergy and professional staff as well as by lay participants. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. This program is free and open to the community.

Bar Mitzvah of Iyal Basen

10:45 AM - Services in the Main Sanctuary

Oct 10, 2010

No Religious School Today

WRJ-NE District Convention

Women of Reform Judaism's Northeast District Convention will be in Albany this year. For more information, contact Margie Dorkin at

Oct 11, 2010

Temple Closed - Columbus Day

No Knit & Nosh Today

Oct 13, 2010

CBEGYG

5:30 - 7:00 PM For more information, contact Maxine King at 516 398-8662 or
MEMBERSHIP FORMS ARE DUE TODAY!!

Religious School

4:00 - 6:00 PM - grades 3 - 6
6:00 - 8:00 PM - GESHER - grades 7 & 8
7:00 - 8:00 PM - grades 9 & 10

Lunch & Learn - Fall Series with Rabbi Shpeen

Noon ~ 1:00 PM You bring your lunch; coffee, tea and dessert is on us!
What It Means to be a Reform Jew? On the 170th anniversary of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise's departure from Albany, Rabbi Shpeen will be exploring what is means to be a Reform Jew.
For more information, contact Deb Sokoler at

Parent Time

9:30 - 11:00 AM in the Parenting Center
Coffee and tea and a relaxed Parent get-together with their babies and /or toddlers. Teacher, Emily Marynczak facilitates talks that focus on a wide variety of parenting issues.
Cost for 6 sessions: $90 for Beth Emeth member; $108 for non-members.
For more information, contact Deb Sokoler at 432-1392/

Oct 14, 2010

Social Action Speaker - Steve Greenberg

6:00 PM in the Chapel. Mr. Greenberg will be talking about "Polling as a Process." For more information, contact Arlene Urell -

Oct 15, 2010

Erev Shabbat Service

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

Oct 16, 2010

Lech Lecha

NFTY - Levi Leap Regional Dance

For more information, contact Maxine King at 516 398-8662 or

Torah Study

9:30 am in the Library.
Join other members of our congregation and community in learning about the weekly Torah portion, its significance and meaning. This lively and open dialogue is facilitated each week by members of our clergy and professional staff as well as by lay participants. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. This program is free and open to the community.

Bar Mitavah of Andrew Wollner

10:45 AM - Services in the Main Sanctuary

Oct 17, 2010

Religious School

9:30 AM - Noon - Grades K-6

Baby Break

9:30 - Noon This is a relaxed drop program for parents and their children under age 5 at Beth Emeth's Parenting Center. Sip coffee, munch on a bagel and visit with new and old friends. Jewish themed crafts and age appropriate toys are available. This program is free and open to the community/pre-registration is not required. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler at

Oct 20, 2010

Religious School

4:00 - 6:00 PM - grades 3 - 6
6:00 - 8:00 PM - GESHER - grades 7 & 8
7:00 - 8:00 PM - grades 9 & 10

Lunch & Learn - Fall Series with Rabbi Shpeen

Noon ~ 1:00 PM You bring your lunch; coffee, tea and dessert is on us!
What It Means to be a Reform Jew? On the 170th anniversary of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise's departure from Albany, Rabbi Shpeen will be exploring what is means to be a Reform Jew.
For more information, contact Deb Sokoler at

Parent Time

9:30 - 11:00 AM in the Parenting Center
Coffee and tea and a relaxed Parent get-together with their babies and /or toddlers. Teacher, Emily Marynczak facilitates talks that focus on a wide variety of parenting issues.
Cost for 6 sessions: $90 for Beth Emeth member; $108 for non-members.
For more information, contact Deb Sokoler at 432-1392/

CBEYG

5:30 - 7:00 PM For more information, contact Maxine King at 516 398-8662 or

Oct 22, 2010

Erev Shabbat Service/Social Action Speaker

5:30 PM - Services in the Chapel. 6:30 PM - Oneg Speaker, Dr. Andrew D. Coates will be talking about health care reform, what we need to know; what we need to learn, and what we can do to improve the system. For more information, contact Cheryl Gelder-Kogan

Oct 23, 2010

Vayera

CBEYG Apple Overnight

For more information, contact Maxine King at 516 398-8662 or

Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study

9:30 AM in the Chapel.
Join other members of our congregation and community in learning about 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 week Rabbi Shpeen will be leading us in a Learner's Service where together we will learn about the structure of a Shabbat morning service. This program is free and open to the community.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Retreat

9:00 AM - Nosh
9:30 AM - we will be joining the congregation in the Shabbat Morning Service where Rabbi Shpeen will be leading us in a "Learner's Service."
10:45 AM ~ Noon - Bar/Bat Mizvah Retreat
For more information, contact Deb Sokoler at

Shabbat Shalom Yeladim

11:00 - Noon ~ This month we will be celebrating Shabbat by making kiddush cups and of course stories and a yummy snack. To register, contact Deb Sokoler at 432-1392 or

Oct 24, 2010

Religious School

9:30 AM - Noon - Grades K-6

Baby Break

9:30 - Noon This is a relaxed drop program for parents and their children under age 5 at Beth Emeth's Parenting Center. Sip coffee, munch on a bagel and visit with new and old friends. Jewish themed crafts and age appropriate toys are available. This program is free and open to the community/pre-registration is not required. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler at

Grade 2 - Family Education ~ Shalom Bayit

9:30 - Noon Grade 2 students and their parents are invited to join Rabbi Shpeen and Deb Sokoler as together we learn about "Shalom Bayit" - peace in the home through discussion, activities and art. This is an all morning workshop. Babysitting is available through the Parenting Center. Please reserve your space no later than Wed, Oct 20 by contacting Deb Sokoler at 432-1392 or

Grade 2 - Family Education Program

9:30 - Noon Grade 2 students and their parents are invited to join Rabbi Shpeen and Deb Sokoler as together we learn about "Shalom Bayit" - peace in the home through discussion, activities and art. This is an all morning workshop. Babysitting is available through the Parenting Center. Please reserve your space no later than Wed, Oct 20 by contacting Deb Sokoler at{encode="dsokoler@bethemethalbany.org" title=" "} or call 432-1392

Social Action Committee Meeting

9:00 - 10:00 AM For more information, contact Cheryl Gelder-Kogan at

Oct 25, 2010

Volunteer Choir Rehearsal

7:00 PM - for more information, contact Cantor Groper at or call 436-9761

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.

Oct 27, 2010

Religious School

4:00 - 6:00 PM - grades 3 - 6
6:00 - 8:00 PM - GESHER - grades 7 & 8
7:00 - 8:00 PM - grades 9 & 10

Lunch & Learn - Fall Series with Rabbi Shpeen

Noon ~ 1:00 PM You bring your lunch; coffee, tea and dessert is on us!
What It Means to be a Reform Jew? On the 170th anniversary of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise's departure from Albany, Rabbi Shpeen will be exploring what is means to be a Reform Jew.
For more information, contact Deb Sokoler at

Parent Time

9:30 - 11:00 AM in the Parenting Center
Coffee and tea and a relaxed Parent get-together with their babies and /or toddlers. Teacher, Emily Marynczak facilitates talks that focus on a wide variety of parenting issues.
Cost for 6 sessions: $90 for Beth Emeth member; $108 for non-members.
For more information, contact Deb Sokoler at 432-1392/

CBEYG

5:30 - 7:00 PM For more information, contact Maxine King at 516 398-8662 or

Oct 29, 2010

Erev Shabbat Service

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

Oct 30, 2010

Chaye Sarah

Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study

9:30 AM in the Library.
Join other members of our congregation and community in learning about 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.

Damien Center Dinner

Volunteers are needed to cook and assist with serving dinner. For more information, contact Cheryl Gelder-Kogan at

Oct 31, 2010

Religious School

9:30 AM - Noon - Grades K-6

Baby Break

9:30 - Noon This is a relaxed drop program for parents and their children under age 5 at Beth Emeth's Parenting Center. Sip coffee, munch on a bagel and visit with new and old friends. Jewish themed crafts and age appropriate toys are available. This program is free and open to the community/pre-registration is not required. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler at