We acknowledge with profound sadness the death of our member Dorice Brickman, mother of our member Ellen Brickman and her siblings Anna and David.Â
May her memory be a blessing.
Community Events
RAC-NY is committed to taking action to combat climate change. In 2022, a state ballot measure was passed that will provide funding to protect our environment, expand green energy infrastructure, and advance environmental justice. At the next meeting on Wednesday, January 11 from 7-8 pm on Zoom, you will be asked for your feedback on various proposals for the upcoming year. Your input is very important – anyone is invited to join. Reach out to Abby Nash if you have any questions.
Did you know Yonatan is a fifth year rabbinical student originally from Jerusalem who loves dancing? Learn more about him by hosting him for a meal while he's in town! ​​​​​​​Sign up for a date (or two), and reach out to Rebecca if you have any questions.Â
Get Involved with 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.
Congregation Beth Emeth 100 Academy Road Albany, NY 12208
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
