This Week at Beth Emeth (December 1 - 7) (All underlined items below are clickable for more information)
Friday, December 1 Erev Shabbat Service - 5:30 pm Join us in-person or live-stream for a warm, meaningful Erev Shabbat Service.
Saturday, December 2 Torah Study with Cantor Shortat 9:30 am In Person and via Zoom. Click the underlined link above, and if you need a password, please use CBE.
Bar Mitzvah of Isaac Meyers at 10:45 am Mazel Tov Isaac, son of Allison and David Meyers, along with brothers, William, Eliott and Avram
Sunday, December 3 Sisterhood/ Brotherhood Brunch 10:00 am - noon Join us for a musical journey through the 1970’s through the songs of several Jewish songwriters, such as Paul Simon, Carole King, Carly Simon, and Randy Newman. You will hear a range of music and themes from that era, and likely recognize some familiar tunes from the 70’s catalogue. You will also hear lesser-known songs that, though written in the 1970’s, have resonance and relevance today. The songs will be performed by members of the “Band of Gold” Carmen Lookshire, Tony Schettino, and Garry Sanders.
This event is free as a thank you to all current Sisterhood and Brotherhood members.Please click here to register for the Brunch. Reservations are required and close tonite at midnight. Wednesday, December 6 Evening Learning at 7:00 pm In-person and Zoom Discussion About Life in Israel, with our Shinshinim (Israeli emissaries,) Mia and Alon. This is a hybrid event (in-person and Zoom options) Click to Join Zoom Meeting Passcode: CBE
In Memoriam We acknowledge with profound sadness, the death of Jeffrey Brad Arensberg Son of Shirley and Richard Arensberg Brother of Darcy Stryker
Chanukah is Around the Corner! Special thanks to the Kivort family for underwriting the Chanukah Celebration.
December 8 Chanukah Service & Dinner The amazing Alan Goodis, our Artist in Residence, will be performing at our Chanukah Ruach Shabbat along with our Junior and Volunteer Choirs. Service begins at 5:30 pm Following, at 6:30 pm please join us for a festive Chanukah meal of Brotherhood's delicious Brisket, Latkes and more! Space is limited. Dinner is $21 for adults 13 and over. Registration for Dinner is required. The Chanukah Dinner is in memory of Mark Shuket.
Chanukah Raffle Our incredible Education Committee has gone above and beyond this year, preparing EIGHT amazing gift baskets for the EIGHT nights of Chanukah! Explore the descriptions of these fabulous baskets here, and don't miss the chance to participate by purchasing raffle tickets. The anticipation is building up, and you could be one of the lucky winners! Raffle winners will be drawn on Friday, December 8, at the Annual Chanukah Dinner. (you need not be present to win) Chanukah Bazaar Need candles? Need a new dreidel? Need socks? You may also purchase some of the items online to pick up during Bazaar hours: ● Sunday, December 3 from 9:30 am - noon ● Wednesday, December 6 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm Do you have some time to help Sisterhood with the Bazaar? Packing up orders or manning the table. Sign Up Here.
Mitzvah Menorah Please stop by and choose a gift request “candle” from our Menorah. These gifts will benefit local families that might not otherwise be able to afford something special or new on their holidays. Gifts must be purchased and delivered to CBE by December 15. New this year - Amazon accounts have been set up for Northern Rivers. You can use the following links Northern Rivers or Northern Rivers Residential Be sure to choose "Holiday Program" for the shipping address. For the Gift Options, put in "from your Jewish friends at Congregation Beth Emeth" Special thank you to Liz Albright for spearheading this fun and meaningful fundraiser.
Chanukah Celebration For 0-5-year-olds and the grownups who love them are invited to get ready for Chanukah with Rabbi Weitzman! We'll sing songs, do arts & crafts, and play dreidel! Please Register by clicking the link above. Saturday, December 9 from 9:00 - 10:00 am
Havdallah & Candle Lighting Join Rabbi Weitzman, Cantor Short and Alan Goodis in Paul Hall for wine and cheese. Together we will enjoy Havdalah and light the Chanukiah. Please register Saturday, December 9 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Alan Goodis in Concert Join our Religious School students in the Santuary for a spirited concert. This event is free and open to the public. Sunday, December 10 at 10:30 am Chanukah on Jay In front of City Hall in Schenectady. Presented by the Capital Region Jewish Community Come visit the Congregation Beth Emeth Booth for a fun craft project.Interested in volunteering at the event, contact Andrea. Sunday, December 10 from 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Supporting Israel If you are interested in joining a Beth Emeth group to fight antisemetism, contact Andrea McNellis. Kulanu, Hebrew for “all of us,” is a program, with the ADL, dedicated to empowering congregations to address antisemitism and hate in their communities through education, community engagement, and advocacy.
Congregation Beth Emeth is helping the cause of beautifying bomb shelters in Israel through our new Israel Shelter Fund.
We aim to fund the beautification of one bomb shelter which costs $10,000. Imagine taking a child to a bomb shelter. As difficult as it is, a little beauty can only help.
Both Rabbi Weitzman and Cantor Short have generously started this campaign off through their Discretionary Funds.
Congregation Beth Emeth is helping the cause of beautifying bomb shelters in Israel through our new 
