This Week at Beth Emeth (October 13 - 19) (All underlined items below are clickable for more information)
This past week has brought the unfathomable. At Congregation Beth Emeth you have a community that will stand up for peace. We come together in times of joy and celebration. And in times of despair and sorrow, we hold each other tight and feel the warmth of our friends, family and loved ones, both here and in Israel. For those who were unable to attend the Rally for Israel on Monday night, you can watch a recording of it here. Erev Shabbat and the Installation of Rabbi Greg D. Weitzman Friday, October 13 Join us at 5:00 pm for a Pre Service nosh. At 5:30 pm, services begin including Erev Shabbat, Prayers for Israel and The Installation of our 14th Senior Rabbi at Beth Emeth, Rabbi Greg. D. Weitzman. Following will be a festive Oneg Shabbat for those that have registered.
Torah Study with Rabbi Weitzman Saturday, October 14 at 9:30 am In Person and via Zoom. Click the underlined link above, and if you need a password, please use CBE.
Join Us At Shabbat Services Whether you join us Live Stream or In-Person, sometimes just being around other like minded people is very helpful. Seeing the community come together is a reminder that you are not alone.
How to talk to our kids about Israel Sunday, October 15, at 9:45 am, join us in the Adult Chapel. We will be offering a time for parents to gather; to talk about what we are feeling, how to support our children, questions, concerns and being together with Rabbi Weitzman, Rabbi Shara and Dara Miller, LCSW JFS Director of Clinical Services.
Social Action Opportunities The Einhorn Center for Jewish Education is opening up their Mini Mitzvah Day for any one who would like to participate. Click the image below to sign up.
The Religious Action Center is providing us with the opportunity to remind Ohio voters how to protect their reproductive rights by writing postcards to Ohio voters to encourage them to vote Yes on the ballot initiative in November. If you want to help, there is a link below to have RAC mail you postcards. You supply the postage. There is a suggested donation for the postcards but it is not required. Click here to order postcards . If you have questions, contact Deb Liebman.
Many people with economic challenges do not have access to menstrual health products, which are not covered by any public benefit assistance. To promote menstrual health equity, we’re supporting ManyCanWear, a not for profit organization created by our own Bella Bernstein, by placing a colorful collection box in the Lobby. All hygiene products you donate will stock the “Period Pantries,” located in our most underserved neighborhoods. Contact Judy Kahn for more information.
Later in the week Sisterhood Book Club Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 pm Meet in the Larner Library. We are reading the Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz. Click here to register.
Blessing of the Pets Friday, October 20 at 5:00 pm
For the Torah portion, Noach our wonderful clergy are going to bless our pets! Please bring your pet to the parking lot at 5:00 pm for a quick ceremony before our Erev Shabbat Service begins at 5:30 pm.
