Social Action
Social Action
Welcome to Beth Emeth Social Action Committee!
Tikkun olam, healing the world, is the core of social action and the heart of social justice. Congregation Beth Emeth Social Action initiates and promotes programs and activities that provide direct services to the greater Albany community, helping those in need, and advocating for public policy change to improve society for the benefit of all.
Please read below to learn about the various activities our Social Action Committee is facilitating at Beth Emeth. If you have any questions, contact Abby Nash.
HELPING OUR COMMUNITY:
RAC-NY CALL IN DAYS:
Please join me and other CBE members of in making calls to our state legislators and to the Governor as part of RAC-NY’s Call In Days April 26-29, 2021 to pass the Less Is More bill preventing the imprisonment of thousands of people in NY State who have completed their prison sentence for minor technical parole violations. African Americans are imprisoned for technical parole violations at five times the rates of white people in New York. All you need to do is go to this website during the Call-In Days on April 26-29 to get talking points and phone numbers for your State Senator, State Assembly member, and the Governor. Then you make three calls on your own phone and fill out the quick reporting form on the results of your calls.
Thank you in advance . Together we will move New York State toward racial justice!
Feel free to contact me with any questions - Abby Nash
REFORM MOVEMENT'S RACIAL JUSTICE CAMPAIGN:
REGISTER HERE for the launch of the Reform Movement’s Racial Justice Campaign on April 28 at 8:00 pm ET. RAC-NY‘s work on Less us More parole reform in our State is an essential part of the national campaign. RAC-NY will also participate in passing federal voting rights legislation and doing anti-racism work inside our congregations. Find out more on April 28th.
SOCIAL JUSTICE:
Contact Abby Nash
INITIATIVE TO HELP LOCAL REFUGEES
Playground Community Build
During the summer of 2019 Beth Emeth worked together with Refugee Immigrant and Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) staff and families, local temples and churches, to build a new playground for the kids and families of RISSE. Multiple faith and civic organizations worked in concert over many months to make the playground a reality and established long-lasting bonds that will allow these groups to work together on future community projects.
Ongoing Projects with Refugees:
Specific refugee families have been identified in need of a variety of services and we are looking to develop a network of helpers who can be:
* Hands on mentors for refugees, or
* Service providers for refugees (eg – physicians, lawyers), or
* Provide funds, or
* Provide supplies, or
If you wish to work on any of these issues, contact Judy Kahn
MITZVAH SQUAD
Sign up to receive emailed announcements of mitzvah opportunities as they become available. Learn about specific projects, dates, times, and number of volunteers needed. No obligation to volunteer.
Read the Mitzvah Squad flyer - CLICK HERE Contact: Lucy Siegel
SOUP KITCHEN
CLICK HERE to learn how Soup Kitchen Procedures Have Been Altered to Address Health Needs Of Both Volunteers & Recipients Due To Covid-19.
Congregation Beth Emeth runs a soup kitchen on Sundays from 11 am – 2:30 pm at 369 Livingston Avenue (corner of Livingston & Thornton) in Albany. For more than three decades, our volunteers have been preparing hot meals and serving
those in need in our community. Volunteers are responsible for preparing, serving, and cleaning up. Individuals, families, congregation committees, and friends are all welcome!
Want to help? CLICK HERE to register on line. Questions? Contact Taylor Alfred or phone 585-410-0263.
DIANE’S FARM ~ BETH EMETH’S SOUP KITCHEN GARDEN
(funded by the Goodman Family Fund)
Calling ALL who want to help feed the hungry in the Capital District Community!
At the back end of the parking lot at Beth Emeth is Diane's Farm, a wonderful garden cared for by our congregants. If you have a few hours to spare, please consider signing up to help maintain our Farm -- NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! We meet Wednesdays from 4:30 - 7:00 PM and Sundays from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM. CLICK HERE to Sign Up! Questions? Contact Marni Tesser
RELIGIOUS ACTION CENTER OF REFORM JUDAISM (RAC)
Sun, June 26 2022
27 Sivan 5782
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
JunJune 26 , 2022
Sunday, Jun 26th 5:00p to 9:00p
ALL are invited to join our Religious School Families for a fun night out at a Valley Cats game. Tickets are $8.25/each + food will be available for purchase at the stadium. Register on line via the CBE web site by June 14th. Questions? Contact Kerryn Kent - kik317@gmail.com -
Monday ,
JunJune 27 , 2022
Monday, Jun 27th 4:00p to 7:00p
Questions? Contact Margie Dorkin - MDorkin@nycap.rr.com -
Monday ,
JunJune 27 , 2022
Monday, Jun 27th 7:00p to 8:30p
ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! This month we are meeting In Person as well as via zoom. You choose. To join by zoom, copy & paste link - To join our Zoom meeting, copy and paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88959786683?pwd=cDE4RTdwQU1oUTZmL3VvU2pqYisrUT09 If prompted to provide a password, it is SISTERHOOD. Questions? Contact Miriam - Miriam@BethEmethAlbany.org -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 28 , 2022
Tuesday, Jun 28th 8:30a to 3:00p
Questions? Contact Margie Dorkin - MDorkin@nycap.rr.com -
Friday ,
JulJuly 1 , 2022
Friday, Jul 1st 5:00p to 7:30p
Join Rabbi Weitzman & his family at 5:00 PM for a fun Pre-Neg nosh! Service begins at 5:30 PM (also accessible via Live Stream) & Dinner begins at 6:30 PM (Registration for dinner required no later than June 30th) Our service is free & open to the community. -
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 6 , 2022
Wednesday, Jul 6th 12:00p to 2:00p
Questions? Contact Bret Kauffman or Jeff Kellert - CBETransition@gmail.com -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 7 , 2022
Thursday, Jul 7th 6:30p to 9:00p
Join Brotherhood members for a their card night. Location TBD. RSVP & questions - Mark Swyer - mdswyer@hotmail.com -
Friday ,
JulJuly 8 , 2022
Friday, Jul 8th 5:30p to 6:30p
Our service is open to the community. You can also access the service via Live Stream via the CBE website. -
Saturday ,
JulJuly 9 , 2022
Shabbat, Jul 9th 9:45a to 1:00p
TRG invites ALL to join them for a special Torah Study followed by a rehearsal of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (Barber, Ellington & Gershwin). You purchase your own lawn tickets (www.bso.org) and meet for a picnic breakfast/lunch (bring your own). Please RSVP to Joe Schwartz by July 8th and he'll let you know where to meet. Email Joe - JoeySchwartz61@gmail.com -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 14 , 2022
Thursday, Jul 14th 7:00p to 9:00p
Come watch a Comics Artist in action!! Kevin will draw some comic book characters live and participants will have a chance to be featured on the cover of a comic!!! This program is free & open to the community though we ask you to register (via the CBE web site). Questions? Contact Brian Sinkoff - brian@miucciogroup.com or 518 354-9497