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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS (August 17 - 24) (All underlined items below are clickable for more information)
Erev Shabbat Service All are welcome to join us for our Erev Shabbat Service. Join us in person or via Live Stream. Friday, August 18 at 5:30 pm
Torah Study Join Rabbi Weitzman as we study the weekly Torah portion together.No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew, or Judaism is necessary to participate. To access the Zoom Meeting, click on the link above and use the password CBE Saturday, August 12 at 9:30 am
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. Must RSVP by Friday, at 3:00 pm. Saturday,August 19 from 9:00 am - 5:00 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 - 6:00 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! Sunday, August 20 at 5:00 pm
Knit & Nosh (virtual) ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoying the company of friends Monday, August 21 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Meet & Greet's with Cantor Short
Monthly Mah Jongg (September is cancelled)
MORE SUMMER FUN! 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
In Our Community WRJ: A Symbol of Jerusalem: The Tower of David From Women of Reform Judaism... Join Shari Robins as we virtually explore one of the most identifiable symbols of Jerusalem, the Tower of David. Is it really a tower built by David? Get on the virtual bus with Shari next week and find out! Monday, August 21 12:00 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
High Holiday Advice from a 300-Year-Old Cantor (Zoom) Cantor Matt Austerklein, prayer leader, musician, and scholar, will lead us through humorous and wisdom-filled excerpts from Sefer Teudat Shlomo in preparation for the High Holidays. Tuesday, August 29 at 12:30 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. Thursday, September 28
High Holy Day 5784 Information will be included in the September Bulletin, which will be mailed to ALL congregants next week.
Congregation Beth Emeth 100 Academy Road Albany, NY 12208
