This Week at Beth Emeth (March 7 - 16) More than a week - but we have some exciting things you won't want to miss!
Friday, March 8 5:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service Join us for a warm welcoming of Shabbat either in-person or on live stream. Mazel tov to Sarah Meyers and Justin Cohen who will receive their wedding blessing.
1:00 pm Sisterhood Walk Join with friend, or make some new ones, at this 2 mile loop around the reservoir at 6 Mile Waterworks, in Albany (this is a family friendly walk).
Join Brotherhood for Havdalah at Capital Rep 5:30 pm Doors Open for Congregation Beth Emeth 5:45 pm Welcoming Remarks 6:00 pm Havdalah Service 6:15 pm Short Tour of Capital Rep 7:30 pm House Opens to Public 8:00 pm Show "Sweat" Begins
Sunday, March 10 10:00 am Sisterhood Speaker Series: Raising Interfaith Children Shira Etzion, JFS Marriage and Family Counselor, will be leading this session. What are the challenges of raising our kids as Jews in an interfaith environment? How can parents, extended families and the community provide support to the kids and the marriage? Please register
Monday, March 11 7:00 pm Knit and Nosh (Virtual) ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends!
7:00 pm Join Cantor Short and her musical team to learn two fun pieces to sing in the Installation Concert on Saturday, March 16. All ages and musical experiences are welcome! If you have any questions, please reach out to Cantor Short.
Wednesday, March 13 12:00 pm Lunch & Learn Continuing the theme of Israel at 75. In-person only. Thursday, March 14 9:00 am 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, March 8. 5:30 pm Yom Hashoah Candle Bagging and Prep Join Brotherhood to help organize the bags that hold the yellow candles that arrive on your doorstep every year. 43 years ago, the Shoah Yellow Candle™ was created as a living symbol for home observance of Yom HaShoah Day. We light the Shoah Yellow Candle™ at sundown on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Learn more here.
COMING SOON!
Cantor Emily Short's Installation is almost here! Please click here for more information and to sign up for this momentous occasion!
Baking for the Oneg Let's make the celebration even better! While we have an amazing caterer for the savory dishes at Friday Night's Oneg, your homemade delights will make the night sweeter! Click here to sign up.
It's not too late to help support the amazing gift of learning at The Einhorn Center for Jewish Education. Donate to The Larner Family Tree of Life Fund.
Get Involved! Your action is crucial as we work together to build a democracy we can be proud of: register today for the launch of our 2024 Every Voice, Every Vote Campaign on Wednesday, March 20 at 8:00 pm. Join the hundreds of people who are ready to make sure every voice is heard and every vote is counted. We will hear from leaders in our Movement about what is at stake this election season and how we can act to protect the freedom to vote, reproductive freedom, and more. The Center for Common Ground's founding board member, Andrea Miller, will join us as we launch our postcarding effort and commit to actions that will strengthen democracy.
In Our Community
Grief & Loss Support Group Join others who have experienced a loss of someone close to them. Groups facilitated by a licensed clinician.
Wednesdays, March 13 – April 17 (6 weeks) 6 p.m. (time can change based on participant consensus) 6 Automation Ln, Albany $100 for the series
Complete an initial registrationhereor call 518-482-8856, option 0 to register.
Cuts Aross Culture: Papercuts From Capital Region Artists and Gallery, 129 Jay Street, Schenectady, on the Jay Street Marketplace pedestrian mall. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, until March 24.
Have you ever volunteered at our Soup Kitchen? It is such a WONDERFUL experience! We meet at Sister Maureen Joyce Center at 369 Livingston Avenue, Albany from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on assigned Sundays. Everyone is assigned simple instructions. What a wonderful, quick, easy way to help others and feel great making friends and food! Sign up here. Look at our amazing student volunteers who helped last weekend!
Supporting Israel
“Run for Their Lives” is a global movement to continue to raise awareness and attention calling for the immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas. The local Albany group will meet 1x / week for a walk run of at least 1km. We wear unified shirts for the hostages. Collectively it is a group that is peaceful (we will not be protesting) and is united by our love for one another. This organization is inclusive- we encourage individuals of all religions and ethnicities to join if interested. 💙🤍💙 You can find more infohere. Link to shirts
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