CBE's Weekly Blog

This Week at Beth Emeth
(December 8-14)
All underlined items below are clickable for more information.
If you would like to attend an event, the easiest place to register is by navigating to the calendar page of our website and clicking on the event.
Please register for events that require it.
This helps with both security and planning.

 Happy Chanukah!
Special thanks to the Kivort family for underwriting our Chanukah Celebrations.


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.
The 5:00 pm preneg will consist of kid-friendly snacks for our children.

The Chanukah Dinner is Currenly SOLD OUT!
We are so excited to have a sold out event. 
If you are not feeling well, please stay at home and let us know.
We are creating a waitlist and will fill your seat if we are able.
While Dinner is sold out, you are welcome and encouraged to join us for the Chanukah Service at 5:30 pm.



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)


CBE & Me 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


Torah Study with Susan Kushner
In Person and via Zoom. Click the underlined link above,
and if you need a password, please use CBE.
Saturday, December 9 at 9:30 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


Brotherhood Bagels and Meeting
Enjoy a nice bagel breakfast with the Brotherhood Team and help plan and get involved in upcoming events. All are welcome.
Sunday, December 10 at 9:00 am


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

​​​​​​​Office Closed on
Monday, December 11 from 12:30 - 3:00 pm


Lunch & Learn
Donut & Latke Baking with Rabbi Weitzman
Come join Rabbi in the kitchen and watch while he creates some 
delicious Chanukah delights! 
Bring your lunch. Dessert, coffe and tea will be served.
Registration required. 
Wednesday, December 13 at noon

Mah Jongg Tournament
Whether you're a seasoned player or looking to practice, join Sisterhood for their mothly Mah Jongg Tournament. Please sign up by Friday, December 8.
Thursday, December 14 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Brotherhood Dinner and Card Night
Join Brotherhood members for their monthly card night. Location TBD. 
RSVP and questions - Mark Swyer .
Thursday, December 14 at 6:30 pm


Chanukah (C)happy Hour
Come to meet new friends, reconnect with old friends, and celebrate the miracle of Chanukah together!
WHERE - Wolff's Biergarten at 895 Broadway, Albany NY 12207
FIRST ROUND OF DRINKS is on Congregation Beth Emeth!
We'll have appetizers ready for schmoozing,
and you'll also leave with a deep-fried delicious dessert. 
Wear your favorite ugly Chanukah sweater! 
Please contact Cantor Short if you have any questions.
Thursday, December 14 from 7:00-9:00 pm



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. 

Supporting Israel
If you are interested in joining a Beth Emeth group to fight antisemitism,
contact  Andrea McNellis . 

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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 to beautify bomb shelters in Israel through our new  Israel Shelter Fund. We aim to fund the beautification of one bomb shelter which costs $10,000.
​​​​​​​You can  click here  for more information about this project,

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208