Purim
Holidays
PURIM
PURIM'S ORIGINS
With celebrations including costumes, skits and songs, noisemakers, and gifts of food, Purim is definitely full of fun! Purim is a joyous holiday that affirms and celebrates Jewish survival and continuity throughout history. The main communal celebration involves a public reading—usually in the synagogue—of the Book of Esther (M'gillat Esther), which tells the story of the holiday: Under the rule of King Ahashverosh, Haman, the king's adviser, plots to exterminate all of the Jews of Persia. His plan is foiled by Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai, who ultimately save the Jews of Persia from destruction. The reading of the m'gillah typically is a rowdy affair, punctuated by booing and noise-making when Haman's name is read aloud.
Purim is an unusual holiday in many respects. First, Esther is the only biblical book in which God is not mentioned. Second, Purim, like Hanukkah, is viewed as a minor festival according to Jewish custom, but has been elevated to a major holiday as a result of the Jewish historical experience. Over the centuries, Haman has come to symbolize every anti-Semite in every land where Jews were oppressed. The significance of Purim lies not so much in how it began, but in what it has become: a thankful and joyous affirmation of Jewish survival.
CELEBRATING PURIM 2022 AT BETH EMETH:
Purim begins on the evening of March 16th and ends at sundown, March 17th.
This year our theme for Purim is "CELEBRATING EVERYDAY HEROES!" In the spirit of that theme, we are:
EINHORN CENTER & THE CBE SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTE ARE TEAMING UP TO GIVE MISHLOACH MANOT (GIFT BASKETS) TO LOCAL POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, HOSPITAL WORKERS, TEACHERS, STAFF AT AGING FACILITIES AND MORE!
Want to contribute? Bring gift items to temple no later than March 20th. CLICK HERE to learn more about what to donate. Questions? Contact Manya
MISHLOACH MANOT BAG EXCHANGE - A fun way to celebrate Purim with your CBE Family!
Please Register No Later Than Wednesday, March 9th
CLICK HERE for more info; CLICK HERE to register Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler
HAMENTASHEN MAKING WORKSHOP with CANTOR KOHN & DEB SOKOLER
In Person & via Zoom - CLICK HERE to join via zoom
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16th at Noon
MEGILAH READING VIA LIVE STREAM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16th AT 5:15 PM
Join us via Live Stream on the CBE web site. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler
PURIM SPIEL & TAKE OUT LUNCH
SUNDAY, MARCH 20th at 10:15 AM
Families with pre-schoolers --> Grade 6, please join us dressed as your favorite "Everyday Hero" and enjoy our Purim Spiel followed by a Costume Parade & fun with Seano who will provide us with a Happy Purim Performance & Interactive Workshop. Free take away hot dog or veggie burger lunch will be provided by Brotherhood though we ask that you register beforehand - register no later than March 17. CLICK HERE to register. Our Purim Spiel will also be Live Streamed.
Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler
Wed, May 18 2022
17 Iyar 5782
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 18 , 2022
Wednesday, May 18th 12:00a to 1:30p
Rabbi Monson's conversation today will be "What is the Omer? Counting the Omer? Jewish Numerology? You bring your lunch, coffee, tea & dessert is on us. You can also access our program via zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84450344046 If prompted to provide a password, it is CBE Our program is free & open to the community. Questions? Contact Shara@BethEmethAlbany.org -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 18 , 2022
Wednesday, May 18th 12:00p to 1:30p
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Thursday ,
MayMay 19 , 2022
Thursday, May 19th 8:30a to 9:30a
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Thursday ,
MayMay 19 , 2022
Thursday, May 19th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Saturday ,
MayMay 21 , 2022
Shabbat, May 21st 9:30a to 10:30a
Join members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. To access the Zoom Meeting, copy & paste this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84512316701 If prompted to provide a password, it is CBE Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org -
Saturday ,
MayMay 21 , 2022
Shabbat, May 21st 10:45a to 12:00p
Our service is free and open to the community. You can also join us on Live Stream via the Beth Emeth web site. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org -
Saturday ,
MayMay 21 , 2022
Shabbat, May 21st 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us on Live Stream via the Beth Emeth web site. Our services are also archived on the Live Stream page. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org -
Sunday ,
MayMay 22 , 2022
Sunday, May 22nd 10:00a to 2:00p
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Sunday ,
MayMay 22 , 2022
Sunday, May 22nd 2:00p to 6:00p
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Monday ,
MayMay 23 , 2022
Monday, May 23rd 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/88469905713?pwd=WUpIRkZrenYyY1hIMnY5M2NxeWlYUT09 If prompted to provide a password, it is SISTERHOOD. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org