Our Mission & History
Our Mission & History
Our mission is to worship God in accordance with the tenets of Reform Judaism; to cultivate love and understanding of the Jewish heritage; to stimulate fellowship in the Jewish Community, to strengthen spiritual enrichment and the bonds of loyalty with Israel and the Jewish people everywhere; and to bring near the teaching of God through the Torah by emphasis on fairness, human responsibility and social justice.
What is Reform Judaism?
Throughout history, Jews have remained firmly rooted in Jewish tradition, even as we learned much from our encounters with other cultures. Nevertheless, since its earliest days, Reform Judaism has asserted that a Judaism frozen in time is an heirloom, not a living fountain.
Resolutions
The positions of the Reform Movement are based primarily in two sources: Resolutions adopted by the Union for Reform Judaism, and resolutions adopted by the Central Conference of American Rabbis.
The History of Beth Emeth
Beth Emeth - The 4th oldest Reform Congregation in the United States
Our Academy Road Building
Beth Emeth - The Academy Road Temple
Holocaust Memorial
Holocaust Memorial at the Beth Emeth Loudonville Cemetery
CZECH TORAH SCROLL
Bert Weinberg, who was instrumental in obtaining the Czech Scroll that we house at Beth Emeth, spends time each year with the 6th grade class of our Religious School, teaching about the Holocaust & how the Torah Scroll was hidden, saved 7 recovered.
Learn more
Read the Memorial Scrolls Trust Certificate
Learn more about The Memorial Scrolls Trust
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CBE Annual Report ~ JUNE 2021
Tue, January 31 2023
9 Sh'vat 5783
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, Feb 1st 12:00p to 1:00p
The theme for this year's Lunch & Learns is Beth Emeth at 185: Understanding Our Past, Present, & Future. We meet on Wednesdays from 12:00-1:15 pm, in-person in the Larner Library and on Zoom. We'll provide cookies & coffee, you bring your lunch, and join in the fun of discussion and study together. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023CBE & Me: Tu B'Shevat 🌳🌳🌳
Shabbat, Feb 4th 9:00a to 10:00a
0-5 year olds and the grownups who love them are invited to celebrate Tu B'Shevat with Rabbi Weitzman! We'll learn all about this special holiday honoring trees and nature with songs, arts & crafts, games, and more! -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023Grade 6 & 7 Saturday Morning Shabbat Program
Shabbat, Feb 4th 10:45a to 12:10p
Grade 6 & 7 students are invited and strongly encouraged to join us for a program to reinforce Religious School learning, learn the Bimah choreography, and prepare students for their B’nei Mitzvah. Parents and siblings are invited to attend. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023Walk with Sisterhood: Five Rivers
Shabbat, Feb 4th 1:00p to 3:30p
Join Sisterhood for a moderate, wintry hike - bring or rent snowshoes! Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are allowed on all hiking trails. Five Rivers offers snowshoes for rent during the winter, but they're only available when there is at least 6 inches of snow on the ground. There is a small fee for snowshoe rental, but rentals are free for members of the Friends of Five Rivers. If you have any questions, please reach out to cbesisterevents@gmail.com. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023Havdalah With Rabbi Weitzman
Shabbat, Feb 4th 5:00p to 9:00p
Celebrate Havdalah with Rabbi Weitzman and enjoy private tours of the the Albany Institute's extensive collection of historic artifacts. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023Brotherhood Monthly Meeting
Sunday, Feb 5th 9:00a to 10:30a
All Brotherhood members are invited to the monthly meeting to discuss upcoming events and programming. If you'd like to participate virtually, reach out to Jay (jayhurewitz@hotmail.com) for the Zoom link. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023Arba for Fours!
Sunday, Feb 5th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2023Strong Foundations - Yoga and Posture with NNORC
Monday, Feb 6th 2:00p to 3:30p
Contact Jody Ference, NNORC Coordinator of Community Health Programs, for more information Phone: 518-516-1117 jference@jfsneny.org -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2023Knit & Nosh (virtual)
Monday, Feb 6th 7:00p to 8:30p
ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2023Board Meeting
Monday, Feb 6th 7:15p to 9:00p
Questions? Contact Kathy Golderman - KGolderman@BethEmethAlbany.org