August is here - let's get together and Connect Belong Engage!
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS (August 4 - 11) (All underlined items below are clickable for more information) Designed for children, 3 months - 2 years and the grown ups who love them. Make happy noise and meet other parents and clergy followed by playtime in our newly designed sensory room. Led by Ashley Weitzman MA CCP-SLP. There will be free choice, group time, and playtime in our NEW sensory room.. Classes are $10 per family. - Friday, August 4 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Erev Shabbat Service Please join us in person or via Live Stream! Special Anniversary Blessing of Judith & Peter Saidel and Joanne & Bob Schnee Friday, August 4 at 5:30 pm
Torah Study with Susan Kushner in person, orjoin virtually If prompted to provide a password, use "CBE" Saturday, August 5 from 9:30 - 10:30 am
CBE goes to Lake George for Dinner and a show! Registration through Beth Emeth is currently closed, however contact the box office for your own personal tickets for Shear Madness LakeGeorgeDinnerTheatre.org/contact-us/ Saturday, August 5 from 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Dutch Apple Cruises with Brotherhood Enjoy a cruise on the Hudson River with a Hudson River historian narrating about Albany and point out sights along the river. Don't forget to bring binoculars for possible bald eagle sightings! Cruise sails rain or shine! Sunday, August 6 at 12:30 pm
Diane's Farm: Gardening Whether you're a master gardener or looking to learn, join volunteers for some gardening in Diane's Farm Sundays and Wednesdays all throughout the summer Sundays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm / Wednesdays from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
July Fun
Rabbi and Ashley Weitzman visited Eisner and Crane Lake Camps to say hi to our happy CBE campers! Did you know... that they worked and met at Eisner Camp?!
Our amazing Education Committee hosted a super fun Corn Hole Tournament for kids in grades 6-8!
MORE SUMMER FUN!
Torah at Tanglewood Join Cantor Short as we study the weekly Torah portion and enjoy some beautiful music at Tanglewood. Purchase your own lawn tickets and bring a packed lunch and your picnic blanket/lawn chairs! No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew, or Judaism is necessary to participate. Saturday, August 12 from 9:30 am-11:00 am
A Day at the Races Join Brotherhood & Sisterhood at the Saratoga Race Course! Sunday, August 13 from 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Catskill Escarpment Trail Hike & BBQ A 4-mile hike along the Escarpment Trail in the Catskill Mountains followed by a post-hike BBQ at the Kaufman-White Residence in East Durham. - Saturday, August 19, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Jewish Heritage Night with the Tri-City Valley Cats Enjoy an afternoon of baseball, beginning with Cantor Short singing the National Anthem! Gates open at 4:00 pm at Joe Bruno Stadium, game starts at 5:00 pm with post-game fireworks - 518Kosher hot dogs and more will be available for purchase on the concourse as well, we hope to see you there! Saturday, August 20 at 5:00 pm
Walk with Sisterhood: Huyck Preserve Join Sisterhood for an easy, friendly-friendly walk through the Huyck Preserve. Saturday, August 26 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet & Greet Cantor Short A Meet & Greet is an intimate and informal gathering to meet our new Cantor and her wife, Frankie. Enjoy light refreshments while visiting with other Beth Emeth members and hearing each member share their Beth Emeth story. Each event will be limited to 25 guests plus the hosts. Those that have already registered, received their first choice for events. There is still some room left on Monday, August 28 at 5:30 pm
Virtual Conversation with Dr. Traci Baxley Parenting Jewishly means seeing each child’s unique character. Recognizing and affirming our children's experiences helps us create an environment where they can thrive. Join Dr. Traci Baxley for a virtual conversation. She will dive into how intentional efforts at home can lay a secure foundation for children as they interact with the world. Dr. Baxley is a professor, consultant, parenting coach, and mother of five. August 22 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate 75 years of Israeli independence at our annual Breakfast for Israel. Learn how Jewish National Fund-USA is making the desert bloom, educating the next generation, driving population growth in the north and south, and more. Be inspired and see how you can make a difference for the next 75 years and beyond. Ido Reichman-Eisikovits is instrumental in developing the leadership skills of thousands of Israeli youths, educating them about their country’s rich history and Zionist values. From hiking to volunteering with refugees on the Ukrainian border, Ido and Green Horizons are truly going beyond the blue box.
Please check your mail for your Annual Committment Mailing.
Congregation Beth Emeth 100 Academy Road Albany, NY 12208
