WELCOME TO BETH EMETH ~ WE'VE GONE VIRTUAL! (Scroll down for more resources)
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Lunch & Learn with Cantor Kohn
Lunch & Learn with Cantor Kohn
Wed, April 14, 2021 @ 12:00 PM
What are the sounds associated with our late winter and spring holidays? Come (re)discover rich traditions of music and texts linked to Yom haShoah, and Yom haAtzmaut? Today, we will be discussing and listening to music of Yom haShoah and Yom haAtzmut. Cantor Kohn will be joined by Al Fedak To join the zoom, copy and paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83923271565 If prompted for a password, it is CBE Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org Click Here
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GLOBAL YOM HA'ATZMAUT VIRTUAL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
GLOBAL YOM HA'ATZMAUT VIRTUAL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Thu, April 15, 2021 @ 07:00 PM
Celebrate Israel's 73rd Independence Day hosted by The Jewish Federations of North America, the Jewish Agency for Israel, Keren Hayesod and additional partners. To learn more and to register, copy and paste: https://www.jewishfedny.org/federation-events/global-yom-haatzmaut-celebration Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org Click Here
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Torah Study
Torah Study
Shabbat, April 17, 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 Bethlehem Rail Trail with Sisterhood
Walk on the Bethlehem Rail Trail with Sisterhood
Shabbat, April 17, 2021 @ 02:30 PM
ALL are invited to join Sisterhood . We can walk a loop at various paces to socially dIstance for around 45 minutes. Meet at the Slingerlands Rail Trail Parking lot.. 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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Silent Auction Bids End Tonight at 10:00 PM!
Silent Auction Bids End Tonight at 10:00 PM!
Sun, April 18, 2021 @ 12:00 AM
Questions? Contact Taylor Alfred tvv0629@gmail.com or Sara Bonder - SaraBonder@gmail.com Click Here
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Family Prayer with Rick Recht & Friends
Family Prayer with Rick Recht & Friends
Sun, April 18, 2021 @ 09:30 AM
ALL are invited to join the Einhorn Center for Jewish Education for a special program led by singer Rick Recht. You can access the program via the CBE web site's Live Stream page. Questions? Contact Shara - Shara@BethEmethAlbany.org (Religious School will join the program via Zoom) Click Here
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Knit & Nosh via Zoom
Knit & Nosh via Zoom
Mon, April 19, 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 - Jewish Community in Cuba via Zoom
Lunch & Learn - Jewish Community in Cuba via Zoom
Wed, April 21, 2021 @ 12:00 PM
Speaker Saul Berenthal, a Cuban American, will talk about the history of Jews in Cuba as we follow the story of his family and their experiences in pre and post Cuban Revolution. Saul is also runs a Kosher B & B in Cuba today. To access this zoom, copy & paste 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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Torah Study with Rabbinic Intern Alexandra Stein
Torah Study with Rabbinic Intern Alexandra Stein
Shabbat, April 24, 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
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TRG Virtual Coed Book Club - "The Spy & the Traitor"
TRG Virtual Coed Book Club - "The Spy & The Traitor"
Shabbat, April 24, 2021 @ 07:00 PM
Come to a TRG "one time" book club for ALL! Vodka cocktails encouraged! "The Spy and the Traitor," by Ben Macintyre, is a cold war spy thriller that tells the true story of double KGB agent Oleg Gordievsky. It was a No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller and shortlisted for Ballie Gifford prize and National Book Awards. Please RSVP to Karen Fein - KMFein18@gmail.com. To join our zoom meeting, copy and paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84195680949 If prompted to provide a password, it is CBE The Upper Click Here
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Walk in the Corning Preserve with Brotherhood
Walk in the Corning Preserve with Brotherhood
Sun, April 25, 2021 @ 10:00 AM
ALL are invited to join! Meet at the Corning Preserve Playground (Parking lot off of Quay Street). RSVP Requested. Contact Mark Swyer at: mdswyer@hotmail.com or 518.857.2850 Click Here
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Rick Recht & Friends Concert Fun
Rick Recht & Friends Concert Fun
Sun, April 25, 2021 @ 11:15 AM
All are invited to join us via Live Stream on the Beth Emeth web site. Questions? Contact Theo - School@BethEmethAlbany.org Click Here
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Knit & Nosh via Zoom
Knit & Nosh via Zoom
Mon, April 26, 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 - History of Jews in Argentina; Being Jewish in Argentina
Lunch & Learn - History of Jews in Argentina: Being Jewish in Argentina
Wed, April 28, 2021 @ 12:00 PM
Our guest speaker, tour guide, Jessica Cymerman will be talking with us live from Buenos Aires. To join us via zoom, copy and paste the 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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Torah Study
Torah Study
Shabbat, May 1, 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
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.