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Lunch & Learn - “The Changing Face of Education - Superstars with Connections to Albany."
Lunch & Learn - “The Changing Face of Education - Superstars with Connections to Albany."
Wed, January 27, 2021 @ 12:00 PM
Shara Siegfeld will have a conversation today with Rabbi Sandy Zisser, the Founder and Director of Pluralistic Rabbinical Seminary. He holds B.A. degrees in American History and Judaic Studies from the State University of New York at Albany. This program will be available via Zoom. Copy & paste this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83923271565 If asked for a password, it is CBE You can also view this program via Live Stream and it will be archived on our Live Stream page. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - DS Click Here
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Tu B'Shevat Zoom Seder with Rabbi Norman & Heather Mendel
Tu B'Shevat Zoom Seder with Rabbi Norman & Heather Mendel
Wed, January 27, 2021 @ 07:00 PM
Rabbi Norm and Heather Mendel and members of Congregation Beth El in Glens Falls NY invite you to join them in a Seder celebrating the New Year of The Trees. We will be using the booklet, "Two Tree in Eden" by Heather Mendel. It is NOT necessary to have the booklet to attend; it is available should anyone wish to have a copy. We will send out an email with the details about the fruit and wine tastings to have on hand that participants will enjoy together. Please email Heather at heathermendel@gmail.com to r Click Here
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Torah Study with Cantor Kohn
Torah Study with Cantor Kohn
Shabbat, January 30, 2021 @ 09:30 AM
Join members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. To access the Zoom Meeting, copy & paste this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84512316701 If prompted to provide a password, it is CBE Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.or Click Here
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Knit & Nosh via Zoom
Knit & Nosh via Zoom
Mon, February 1, 2021 @ 07:00 PM
ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! To join our Zoom meeting, copy and paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469905713?pwd=WUpIRkZrenYyY1hIMnY5M2NxeWlYUT09 If prompted to provide a password, it is SISTERHOOD. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org Click Here
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Lunch & Learn with Rabbinic Intern, Alexandra Stein
Lunch & Learn with Rabbinic Intern, Alexandra Stein
Wed, February 3, 2021 @ 01:00 PM
TIME TRAVEL IN THE TALMUD: The Talmud has some very cool time travel stories (seriously!), which the rabbis used to explore questions like "how are we connected to the people who came before us and will come after us?" and "why is there suffering in the world?". We'll study a few of these stories, including Moses' journey to the time of Rabbi Akiva, Adam's experiences seeing the future, and Honi the Circlemaker's very long (Rip Van Winkel -style) nap,. Copy & paste the zoom link - https://us02web.zoom. Click Here
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Virtual Shabbat Unplugged Service
Virtual Shabbat Unplugged Service
Fri, February 5, 2021 @ 05:30 PM
Join us for a spirited, musical celebration of Shabbat -- fun for ALL ages! To access our Live Stream, go to www.BethEmethAlbany.org and click on "Live Stream" Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org Click Here
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Torah Study
Torah Study
Shabbat, February 6, 2021 @ 09:30 AM
With Susan Kushner as facilitator, join members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. To access the Zoom Meeting, copy & paste this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84512316701 If prompted to provide a password, it is CBE Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org Click Here
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Walk on the Rail Trail with Sisterhood
Walk on the Rail Trail with Sisterhood
Shabbat, February 6, 2021 @ 02:30 PM
ALL are invited to join Sisterhood . Meet at the We can walk a loop at various paces to socially dIstance for around 45 minutes. Meet at The Kenwood Avenue Rail Trail Parking Lot, near Grove St in Delmar. Please wear a mask and boots (trail is snowy!) RSVP to Jacki Stein at cbesisterevents@gmail.com Hope you can join us! Click Here
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Sisterhood of the Traveling Pots & Pans with Chef Mark Burgasser
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pots & Pans with Chef Mark Burgasser
Shabbat, February 6, 2021 @ 07:00 PM
ALL are invited to join us for Havdalah and then another wonderful cooking demonstration. Tonight, Mark will be preparing an Apple Craisen Crostata and a Yono's Cheesecake (with permission from Donna Purnomo). Please register on line and a zoom link along with the recipes will be sent to you. Questions? Contact Marjie Burgasser - mrburgs@aol.com/518 281-1830 Click Here
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Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing at Pineridge with TRG
Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing at Pineridge with TRG
Sun, February 7, 2021 @ 12:00 PM
TRG invites ALL to enjoy the local beauty of the Rennselaer Plateau at the lovely Pineridge Ski Area. Cross Country Ski pass - $20 Rental - $18/ Snowshoe pass $10 - Rental $15 - pay at the door. Please RSVP to Joe Schwartz by Feb 5th - joeyschwartz61@gmail.com or call 518-698-7466.. For more info & directions about Pineridge - go to www.pineridge.com Rain date is Feb 14th Click Here
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Knit & Nosh via Zoom
Knit & Nosh via Zoom
Mon, February 8, 2021 @ 07:00 PM
ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! To join our Zoom meeting, copy and paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469905713?pwd=WUpIRkZrenYyY1hIMnY5M2NxeWlYUT09 If prompted to provide a password, it is SISTERHOOD. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org Click Here
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Lunch & Learn with Rabbinic Intern, Alexandra Stein
Lunch & Learn with Rabbinic Intern, Alexandra Stein
Wed, February 10, 2021 @ 01:00 PM
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD? Genesis 1:27 contains the intriguing suggestion that all human beings were created in the image of God. What does this mean? We'll explore some interpretations of this concept in the Mishna, Talmud, and Midrash, and their connections to diversity, equity, and inclusion work today. Copy & paste the zoom link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83923271565 If prompted to provide a password, it is CBE Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org Click Here
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Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding at Gore Mountain with Brotherhood
Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding at Gore Mountain with Brotherhood
Thu, February 11, 2021 @ 08:30 AM
ALL are invited to join Brotherhood for a full day of skiing. Meet at the outside in front of the lodge at 8:30 AM. ALL Covid-19 health requirements will be observed. RSVP to Mark Swyer - mdswyer@hotmail.com/518 857-2850 Click Here
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Shmooze & Virtual Card Night with Brotherhood
Shmooze & Virtual Card Night with Brotherhood
Thu, February 11, 2021 @ 07:30 PM
ALL are invited to join Brotherhood for a fun night of shmoozing (at 7:30 PM) and card playing (at 8:00 PM) via zoom. RSVP to Mark Swyer - mdswyer@hotmail.com Click Here
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Torah Study with Rabbinic Intern Alexandra Stein
Torah Study with Rabbinic Intern Alexandra Stein
Shabbat, February 13, 2021 @ 09:30 AM
Join members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. To access the Zoom Meeting, copy & paste this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84512316701 If prompted to provide a password, it is CBE Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org Click Here
Community & On Line Resources & How We Can Help Others
RESOURCES - BOTH ON LINE AND IN OUR COMMUNITY:
JFS is open and supporting community needs. We are:
* grocery shopping for older adults and those with underlying health conditions
* connecting to essential doctors. For grocery and essentials requests, to access rides for essential doctors’ visits or related support through Project 5, please call us at 518.514.2143.
* answering critical questions and
* To speak with a Senior Resource Network specialist, please call 518.482.8856.
* We are creating resource flyers on stress management, self-care, getting help, and more. They will be posted on our website and on Facebook (@JFSNENY).
* WAIVING ALL FEES* for counseling and related mental and emotional health services until further notice. To access our clinicians at JFS, please call us at 518.482.8856 to schedule a telephone appointment
*On Line Learning Resources for Kids/Family's and Teens - CLICK HERE
With the challenge of learning being restricted to home, our fabulous CBE teachers have been hard at work developing creative and fun lessons to keep our students engaged and connected. This page will also provide you with on-line resources that family's can access and enjoy.
*General On Line Resources
* Berkshire Jewish Film Festival -- July 6th --> August 10th
* Rockland JCC Virtual Jewish Film Festival - June 28--> July 29th* On Line Programs Through The Forward
*Unity Concert with Craig Taubman - A Digital Interfaith Celebration
* Can't Visit Israel? Come on a Gorgeous Virtual Tour Instead!
* Daily Quick Laugh with Rabbi Bob Alper
* Free Online Live Broadway Shows
* Harry Potter at Home!
* The Georgia Aquarium Live Cameras
* National Park Virtual Tours
*Museum Virtual Tours
* Experience the Tenement Museum in NYC from Home
*www.dorotusa.org (university without walls)
* 10 Spiritual Movies to Watch from the Omega Institute
* How to Create a Meaningful Shabbat Experience - suggestions from the URJ
* Play Mah Jongg On line: Real Mah Jongg (free trial & then $5.99/month); or My Mah Jongg.Net
*Metropolitan Opera
* Berlin Philharmoniker
* 20 Amazing Places You Can Visit Without Leaving Home
* Paris Opera
HOW WE CAN HELP OTHERS:
* Young and healthy people are needed to help prepare & hand out take out meals for the CBE SOUP KITCHEN,
CLICK HERE to sign up. Questions? Contact Abby Nash
* JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE - Seeking volunteers with access to a car to help deliver meals; groceries & drive seniors to appointments CLICK HERE for more information
* BLOOD DONATIONS needed: CLICK HERE to identify a location & to register to donate blood.
* Donate to the Food Pantries of the Capital District - CLICK HERE
* Residents of Daughters of Sarah & Massry Residences are quite isolated at this time. Consider sending cards to people you know
who reside there OR just make fun cards/decorations to send to residents. If sending to The Massry Residence - the address is The Massry Residence, 182 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203, and should be addressed to the resident involved or the Massry Residence Activities Director. OR be a penpal to Massry Residence residents. The Massry Residence residents would also love to be set up with pen pals. If you reach out to Sharon Rosenblum at 518-724-3404 or rosenblums@dossc.org
Our Beth Emeth
Learning
Learning at Beth Emeth is a life-long endeavor. From our toddlers to adult learners, we provide a wide range of opportunities to explore Jewish practice/tradition
Worship
Shabbat Services are held each Friday evening. Check calendar for Saturday morning service schedule.
Community
Join in Jewish Community events throughout the Capital District.
Social Action
The Social Action Network seeks to assist you to learn about and engage in social action and social justice.