From the comfort of your own home, join the URJ Religious Action Center (RAC) in helping to Get Out the Vote! Interested in mailing postcards or becoming part of a Steering Committee? Reach out to Abby or (518) 466-1244 for more details.
------------------------------------------------------------------- RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SUMMER RAFFLE TO SUPPORT LOCAL RESTAURANTS AUGUST raffle tickets available now! CLICK HERE for more info CLICK HERE to purchase your raffle tickets. This week's winners is the Lerner family .
UPCOMING EVENTS:
FRIDAY, JULY 31:
5:30 PM ~ EREV SHABBAT SERVICE - Live Stream CLICK HERE to go to Live Stream. Services are also archived. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1:
9:30 AM ~ TORAH STUDY led by Rabbinic Intern, Alexandra Stein. To join Zoom Meeting, CLICK HERE If prompted for a password, it is CBE Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2:
7:15 PM ~ Family Rafting Trip on the Hudson & Indian Rivers with Brotherhood - ALL are invited for a safe, socially distanced rafting trip down the Indian & Hudson Rivers. Each family is in a private raft with a guide. Go to www.aroadventures.com for more details. Reservation required & made directly to ARO. Call 800-525-7238 Questions? Contact Mark Swyer or 518-857-2850
10:00 AM ~ HELP AT DIANE'S FARM - We are limiting to groups of 6 so that we can maintain proper social distancing. No experience necessary and all ages welcome! Please also come to the farm wearing a mask. To register to help - CLICK HERE. Questions? Contact Marni Tesser
11:00 AM ~ Volunteer at the CBE SOUP KITCHEN CLICK HERE to register. Questions? Contact Taylor Vogt or 585-410-0263.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3:
7:00 PM ~ KNIT & NOSH -Join us for a shmooze while you do whatever project that is keeping you busy these days. New members always welcome! To join Zoom Meeting CLICK HERE Password is SISTERHOOD Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4:
10:00 AM ~ Ritural Committee Meeting
5:00 PM ~ HELP AT DIANE'S FARM - We are limiting to groups of 6 so that we can maintain proper social distancing. No experience necessary and all ages welcome! Please also come to the farm wearing a mask. To register to help - CLICK HERE. Questions? Contact Marni Tesser
7:30 PM ~ Sisterhood invites you to come and meet Cantor Kohn for a relaxed shmooze! CLICK HERE to join the Zoom Meeting. If prompted, the password is SISTERHOOD. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler
WEDNESSDAY, AUGUST 5:
4:00 PM ~ Milkshakes & Masterpieces Calling all school-aged kids! Artist Libby Z. Evan will be guiding you through a painting activity while you enjoy a homemade milkshake (made by you)! CLICK HERE for more information
7:00 PM ~ Religious School Restaurant Raffle Drawing CLICK to join the Zoom Meeting. If prompted, password is CBE CLICK HERE to purchase August raffle tickets. You do not need to attend the meeting to win. Questions? Contact Robin Sobol
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9:
9:00 AM ~ WALKING OVER THE HUDSON STATE HISTORIC PARK WITH BROTHERHOOD CLICK HERE for more information. Questions? Contact Jay Hurewitz
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13:
7:30 PM ~ RABBI SHPEEN IN CONVERSATION WITH MARCUS PRYOR Marcus Pryor is an Albany native and businessman who is active on many community boards. His father, Peter Pryor, in 1954 was the first Black graduate of Albany Law School since the Reconstruction era, and he went on to become a celebrated civil-rights lawyer. Our program will be on Live Stream which you can access via the Beth Emeth web site - CLICK HERE . Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler -
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20:
7:30 PM ~ "VIRTUAL" Book Club - This month's book is"This is Real & You Are Totally Unprepared," by Rabbi Alan Lew. CLICK HERE to learn more about the author. Cantor Kohn to lead tonight's discussion. Read first 6 chapters and send questions to Cantor Kohn. CLICK HERE for the zoom link for tonight's program. If prompted to provide a password, it is SISTERHOOD Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler -
IN MEMORIAM:
We report with sorrow, the loss of: Our member Felix Shmidov, husband of Yelena Shmidova & father of Lyuda Shmidova (Stephen Swartz)
Our member Marilyn (nee Freedman) Frisch, mother of James (Yvonne) Frisch
COMMUNITY & ON LINE RESOURCES & HOW WE CAN HELP OTHERS:
****We are continuously updating THE CBE web site to share resources as well as opportunities to help our neighbors. CLICK HERE and scroll down on our home page to the "Community & On Line Resources & How We Can Help Others" - there will be links appropriate for ALL ages!
Virtual Groups Have Been Extended to the end of June & One Until July - CLICK HERE for more info * Coming Up For Air: A Discussion Group for Seniors - THIS GROUP IS ALSO BEING EXTENDED CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO * Student Chat * Mindfulness Practice & Discussion to Combat Tension * Building Resilience for Emotional Well-Being * CLICK HERE to learn about all that JFS has to offer
JFS IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP DELIVER KOSHER MEALS, GROCERIES & DRIVE SENIORS TO APPOINTMENTS - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
