Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Chanukah Shabbat Celebration on Friday, both in-person and via Live Stream! What a joy to hear the Junior and Volunteer choirs sing, light the candles, and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Brotherhood!
This Week at CBE:
Erev Shabbat Services:Join us in person or via Live Stream! Fri, Dec 23 5:30-6:30 pm
Torah Study with Rabbi Weitzman: If you're joining on Zoom, use password "CBE" - Sat, Dec 24 9:30-10:30 am
Office Closure
The CBE Office will be closed on Monday, December 26. Please reach out if there is an emergency!
In Memoriam
We acknowledge with profound sadness the death of Jay Wechsler, father of our member Sam Wechsler (Jessica Reichard).
We also acknowledge with profound sadness the death of our member James Cohen, who is survived by his brother and children.
We also acknowledge with profound sadness the death of Barbara R. Schwalb, mother of our member Jonathan (Meryl) Schwalb and his brothers.
We also acknowledge with profound sadness the death of our member Harlan Steuer, husband of Jennifer and father of Rebecca, Olivia, and Benjamin.
May their memories be a blessing.
Host Yonatan!
Yonatan, our Rabbinic Intern, is looking for hosts for meals while he's in town! Whether you take him to your favorite restaurant or invite him to your home for Shabbat dinner, we want to make sure he feels welcome! Sign up for a date (or two), and reach out to Rebecca if you have any questions.
Introducing: Kulanu
CBE is proud to be a part of the Anti-Defamation League's Kulanu: Synagogues in Action Against Antisemitism. The goal of this initiative is to support congregations in sharing resources with their communities to counter antisemitism. We're looking for 10-12 people to join in a Kulanu (which means “all of us” in Hebrew) working group that will meet 3-5 times. We'd especially appreciate hearing from folks who've experienced and/or witnessed antisemitism. The first meeting will be held on Zoom in mid-January.
Grief & Loss Support Group Thursday, Mar 30th 2:00p to 3:00p Jewish Family Services is offering an in-person weekly support group for anyone who is grieving the death of a family member or friend.
CBE & Me: Passover with Grandparents Shabbat, Apr 1st 9:00a to 11:00a Kids ages 0-5 and their grandparents (and all the grownups who love them) are invited to join us for a Shabbat morning program to make your own Seder plates in preparation for Passover!
Grade 6 & 7 Saturday Morning Shabbat Program Shabbat, Apr 1st 10:45a to 12:10p Grade 6 & 7 students are invited and strongly encouraged to join us for a program to reinforce Religious School learning, learn the Bimah choreography, and prepare students for their B’nei Mitzvah. Parents and siblings are invited to attend.
Brotherhood Monthly Meeting Sunday, Apr 2nd 9:00a to 11:00a All Brotherhood members are invited to the monthly meeting to discuss upcoming events and programming. This month's meeting will be in person and on Zoom; please reach out to Jay for the link if you wish to attend by Zoom.
6th Grade Special Holocaust Program Sunday, Apr 2nd 9:30a to 11:50a Every student is requested to have a parent accompany them in the Adult Chapel when the 6th grade will have some special speakers to talk about their personal connections to the Holocaust.
Raymond Naar will be joining us to share his Holocaust story and some History of the Jewish community of Selonika Greece.
Burt Weinberg will join us to share his story and how he brought the Czech Torah to CBE.
Steve Squires will tell us about his experience and welcoming the Czech Torah.
Grade 5 Family Education Program: Loudonville Cemetery Sunday, Apr 2nd 9:45a to 11:30a PARENTS AND STUDENTS Visit the CBE Loudonville Cemetery. We will learn some History of CBE through a cemetery tour, with the expert of experts, Rabbi Shpeen. We will meet Rabbi Shpeen by the Mendleson Chapel at the Loudonville Cemetery.
Strong Foundations - Yoga and Posture with NNORC Monday, Apr 3rd 2:15p to 3:45p Contact Jody Ference, NNORC Coordinator of Community Health Programs, for more information
Phone: 518-516-1117
jference@jfsneny.org
