CBE's Weekly Blog

MITZVAH MENORAH IS IN THE TEMPLE LOBBY!
Our Social Action Committee is once again sponsoring our Mitzvah Menorah - filled with gift requests for those in need in our community. Come to the lobby of CBE and pick which gifts you'd like to purchase and then return them, unwrapped no later than Friday, Dec 17th Questions? Contact Liz Albright 

CHANUKAH BRISKET TAKE OUT DINNER PREPARED BY BROTHERHOOD - Dec 4th at 5:30 PM
Dinner includes:  Brisket, latkes, candied carrots, challah roll & David's cookie. Vegetarian Option:  Wild mushroom ravioli with marinara sauce in lieu of brisket
Cost:  $15/person.  Order by Friday, Dec 3rd.  
CLICK HERE  to order  Unable to get to Beth Emeth?  Contact  Deb Sokoler  to arrange for home delivery.

A TASTE OF CARNEGIE DELI - January 9th
Brotherhood is sponsoring this delicious sale.  Pre-order your deli items by Tuesday, December 14th.  
CLICK HERE  for the menu & prices.   CLICK HERE  to place your order.  Can't get to temple?  We can deliver it 
to you.  Contact  Deb Sokoler

8 NIGHTS OF "FUN"DRAISER CHANUKAH BASKET RAFFLE TO SUPPORT THE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
CLICK HERE for more info & to purchase raffle tickets
Questions?  Contact Kerryn Kent

REFORM MOVEMENT'S CALL FOR ACTION TO SUPPORT THE BUILD BACK BETTER ACT - CLICK HERE to learn more 

THIS WEEK AT CBE:

REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO ORDER YOUR CHANUKAH DINNERS
CLICK HERE ​​​​​​​ for more info & to order!!

9:30 AM ~ TORAH STUDY via zoom, led Rabbinic Intern, Alexandra Stein.  New members always welcome! For In Person, please bring proof of vaccination & wear a mask. CLICK HERE to access zoom.  If prompted to provide a password, it is CBE.  Questions?  Contact Deb Sokoler

10:45 AM ~ Bar Mitzvah of Matthew Favicchio
CLICK HERE to access via Live Stream

5:00 PM ~ MENORAH LIGHTING IN CBE PARKING LOT
                  Also accessible via Live Stream
5:15 PM ~ "FUN"DRAISER RAFFLE

5:30 PM ~ PICK UP - CHANUKAH BRISKET DINNER TAKE OUT PREPARED by BROTHERHOOD

  9:30 AM ~ RELIGIOUS SCHOOL (grades K --> 6)
                ~ BROTHERHOOD BOARD MEETING (off site)
12:15 PM ~ 8th GRADE MEET & MINGLE

11:00 AM ~ HELP AT THE SOUP KITCHEN
CLICK HERE to register;
Questions? Contact Taylor Alfred

2:00 - 5:00 PM ~ CHANUKAH ON JAY STREET
On Jay St in front of Schenectady City Hall. Live music & food, master illusionist Ilan Smith, crafts, food, grand Menorah Lighting + more. Beth Emeth will have a fun crafting booth. Fun for all ages!!! Questions? Contact  Kerryn Kent 

5:15 PM ~ MENORAH LIGHTING  & RAFFLE via zoom & Live Stream ​​​​​​​. CLICK HERE to join zoom.  If prompted to provide a password, it is CBE. 
Questions?  Contact Deb Sokoler

7:15 PM ~ TEMPLE BOARD MEETING

7:00 PM ~ SISTERHOOD LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING via zoom

NOON ~ COME IN & LEARN with Shara Siegfeld
"Jews & The History of Messianism" Dec 8, 15 & 22.
We ask that ONLY VACCINATED participants join us In Person & plan to wear your mask at all times. We will not be providing any snacks or beverages as eating is not permitted in our building at this time. If you prefer to join via zoom , CLICK HERE    If prompted, the password is CBE You can also access the program via Live Stream on the CBE web site. Our program is free & open to the community. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler   or
​​​​​​​518 436-9761 x230

4:00 PM ~ RELIGIOUS SCHOOL (grade 7)
4:30 PM ~ VIRTUAL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL (graddes 3 --> 6)
6:00 PM ~ CBEYG
7:00 PM ~ RELIGIOUS SCHOOL (grades 9 & 10)

6:30 PM ~ CARD NIGHT with BROTHERHOOD
(off site)

7:00 PM ~ SISTERHOOD DONOR DINNER PLANNING MEETING

We report with sorrow the loss of Esther Doris Mitkoff, mother of our member Michele (Charles) August 

5:30 PM ~ EREV SHABBAT SERVICE +
HONORING KATHY GOLDERMAN uponher receiving the Myron E. Schoen SERVICE TO COMMUNITY award.