Congregation Beth Emeth, Albany, NY

Mar 01, 2012

Sisterhood Board Meeting

6:30 PM - Chat time; 7:00 PM - Board Meeting Questions? Contact Margie Dorkin -

Mar 02, 2012

Erev Shabbat Service

5:30 Services in the Chapel. Our services are open to the community.

Mar 03, 2012

Moveable Feast & Silent Auction

5:30 PM - Havdallah & Silent Auction; 7:00 PM - Dinner at host homes. Questions? Contact Nancy Simon -

Torah Study/Shabbat Services

9:30 AM in the Chapel ~ Join other members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion merged together with our Shabbat morning liturgy. This lively and open dialogue is facilitated by members of our clergy. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. This program is free and open to the community.

Mar 04, 2012

Religious School Faculty Meeting

Noon

Brotherhood Board Meeting

9:30 AM - Bagels and Shmooze; 10:30 AM - Board Meeting in the Library. Questions? Contact Rob Dorkin -

Baby Break

9:30 - Noon Drop into The Parenting Center; nosh on a bagel and visit with other families with pre-schoolers. Age appropriate toys and weekly projects are available. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler

Religious School

9:30 - Noon for Grades K - 6

Mar 05, 2012

Beth Emeth Board Meeting

6:45 PM - Dinner
7:15 PM - Meeting
Board members - please rsvp to Joan Paley no later than the Friday before the Board meeting if you DO NOT intend to come for dinner. Contact Joan -


Mar 06, 2012

Program Committee Meeting

7:00 PM

Mar 07, 2012

CBEYG

5:30 - 7:00 PM Questions? Contact Brett Kessler at or 225-9580

Religious School

4:00 - 6:00 PM - Grades 3-6
6:00 - 8:00 PM - Bonim (Grades 7 & 8)
7:00 - 8:00 PM - Grades 9 & 10

Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Shpeen

Noon - 1:30 PM Rabbi Shpeen will be discussing, Finding Faith to Cope with Life; Insights from Pirke Avot, the Ethics of Our Sages. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - This program is free and open to the community.

Mar 08, 2012

Chapter One Book Club

6:45 - 8:30 PM This month we will be reading The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht. You bring your beverage, we provide the "nosh." If you'd like to provide a nosh, please let us know! You do not have to be a Sisterhood member or a woman to join us!!! Please RSVP to Nancy Lozman at , one day prior to each meeting.

I.T.Committee Meeting

6:30 PM Questions? Contact Brett Kauffman ,

Mar 09, 2012

Brotherhood Erev Shabbat Service & Dinner

5:30 - Service in the Chapel
6:30 - Dinner
Questions? Contact Rob Dorkin at

Mar 10, 2012

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Retreat

9:00 AM - Nosh
9:30 AM - Join congregation in our morning service
10:30 AM - Retreat
Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler at 432-1392 or

Mar 11, 2012

Purim Service & Carnival

11:00 AM - Service - come in your favorite costume
Noon - Purim Carnival run by CBEYG
Questions? Contact Brett Kessler at

Religious School

9:30 - Noon for Grades K - 6

No Baby Break Today

Mar 12, 2012

Knit & Nosh

If you like to knit or crochet or want to learn how to knit and/or crochet, this is the group for you! Join us for a relaxed night of shmooze and knitting. .For more information, contact Susan Benjamin at . If you plan to attend, Susan would appreciate hearing from you as well.

Education Committee Meeting

7:00 PM Questions? Contact Nancy Simon -

Choir Rehearsal

8:00 PM - rehearsal for Founder's Day Service on March 30. Questions? Contact Cantor Groper - {encode="cantor@bethemethalbany.org" title="cantor@bethemethalbany.org"

Mar 13, 2012

Mah Jongg Tournament

9:00 AM - coffee & bagels; 9:30 AM - games begin. Brown bag your lunch; dessert is on us! Fee - $22. Questions? Contact Jan Rubenstein - 459-4118

Mar 14, 2012

CBEYG

5:30 - 7:00 PM Questions? Contact Brett Kessler at or 225-9580

Grade 5 Mikvah/Conversion Program

4:00 - 6:00 PM - Grade 5 (and any parents who wish to join us) will be visiting the Albany Community Mikvah at the SAAJCC. Drop off and pick up of the students will be at the SAAJCC on Whitehall Road. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler -

Religious School

4:00 - 6:00 PM - Grades 3-6
6:00 - 8:00 PM - Bonim (Grades 7 & 8)
7:00 - 8:00 PM - Grades 9 & 10

Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Shpeen

Noon - 1:30 PM Rabbi Shpeen will be discussing, Finding Faith to Cope with Life; Insights from Pirke Avot, the Ethics of Our Sages. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - This program is free and open to the community.

Mar 15, 2012

92nd St Y - Sandra Day O’Connor

8:00 PM Broadcast; seating begins at 7:30 PM. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - This broadcast is undewritten by The Elaine & Myron Cohn Foundation as well as the Davidoff Family.

Mar 16, 2012

CBEYG - NFTY-NE Spring Conclavette

Questions? Contact Brett Kessler at or 225-9580

Erev Shabbat Service

5:30 Services in the Chapel. Our services are open to the community.

Mar 17, 2012

Shabbat on the Slopes

We're joining Gates of Heaven for a fun day at Jiminy Peak. Cost: $86 for an Adult/$68 for a child (10 and under). Price includes a ful day of skiing and a light dinner (finger foods). Day begins with morning Shabbat Services and will conclude with Havdalah. Interested? Contact Donna Futia at

Torah Study/Shabbat Services

9:30 AM in the Chapel ~ Join other members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion merged together with our Shabbat morning liturgy. This lively and open dialogue is facilitated by members of our clergy. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. This program is free and open to the community.

Mar 18, 2012

Baby Break

9:30 - Noon Drop into The Parenting Center; nosh on a bagel and visit with other families with pre-schoolers. Age appropriate toys and weekly projects are available. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler

Religious School

9:30 - Noon for Grades K - 6

Sisterhood Way to Start the Day

9:30 - Noon -- Join us for a 2 mile walk and some relaxation time! RSVP to Ruth Brass - or call 253-1614

Bonim - Trip to Tolerance Center in NYC

For more information, contact Joni -

Mar 19, 2012

Knit & Nosh

If you like to knit or crochet or want to learn how to knit and/or crochet, this is the group for you! Join us for a relaxed night of shmooze and knitting. .For more information, contact Susan Benjamin at . If you plan to attend, Susan would appreciate hearing from you as well.

Choir Rehearsal

7:00 PM - rehearsal for Founder's Day Service on March 30. Questions? Contact Cantor Groper -

Mar 20, 2012

Yom Ha’ Shoah Candle Bagging & Dinner

6:00 PM with Chinese Food dinner! Questions? Contact Tony Linsk -{encode="tlinsk@gmail.com" title=" "}

Mar 21, 2012

CBEYG

5:30 - 7:00 PM Questions? Contact Brett Kessler at or 225-9580

Religious School

4:00 - 6:00 PM - Grades 3-6
6:00 - 8:00 PM - Bonim (Grades 7 & 8)
7:00 - 8:00 PM - Grades 9 & 10

Lunch & Learn - “Prophets”

Noon - 1:30 PM Father Romaeus Cooney, OCARM, will be exploring the Prophets through sculptures that he has created. Father Cooney is from St. Joseph's Church in Troy. This Lunch & Learn is co-sponsored by the Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Committee. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler - This program is free and open to the community.

Mar 23, 2012

Erev Shabbat Service/Religious School Service & Congregational Dinner

5:30 PM - Service in the Chapel
6:00 PM - Religious School Service in the Barnet Room
6:30 PM - Dinner prepared by our Brotherhood chefs (sponsored by the Religious School)
Questions? Contact

Mar 24, 2012

CBEYG Havdallah Overnight

Questions? Contact Brett Kessler -

Shabbat Services - Bar Mitzvah of Adam Welton

9:30 AM - Torah Study in the Library - Join other members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. This lively and open dialogue is facilitated by members of our clergy. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. This program is free and open to the community.
10:45 AM - Shabbat Services in the Main Sanctuary


Mar 25, 2012

Grade 5 Family Ed - Talking About Death & Dying

9:30 - Noon Parents start the morning by meeting with Rabbi Shpeen at 9:30 AM where together, they will view and discuss the film, "Generation to Generation: Jewish Families Talk About Death." Students will view the film with discussion with Deb Sokoler at 10:30 AM. Babysitting is available through The Parenting Center. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler at 432-1392 or

Cooking with Clergy ~ Passover

10:00 AM - Noon Join Clergy for a Passover cooking experience. Questions? Contact Beth Monaco at

Baby Break

9:30 - Noon Drop into The Parenting Center; nosh on a bagel and visit with other families with pre-schoolers. Age appropriate toys and weekly projects are available. Questions? Contact Deb Sokoler

Religious School

9:30 - Noon for Grades K - 6

Mar 26, 2012

Knit & Nosh

If you like to knit or crochet or want to learn how to knit and/or crochet, this is the group for you! Join us for a relaxed night of shmooze and knitting. .For more information, contact Susan Benjamin at . If you plan to attend, Susan would appreciate hearing from you as well.

Choir Rehearsal

7:00 PM - rehearsal for Founder's Day Service on March 30. Questions? Contact Cantor Groper -

Mar 28, 2012

Finance Committee Meeting

8:15 AM in the library. Questions? Contact Gail Kendall -

CBEYG

5:30 - 7:00 PM Questions? Contact Brett Kessler at or 225-9580

Religious School

4:00 - 6:00 PM - Grades 3-6
6:00 - 8:00 PM - Bonim (Grades 7 & 8)
7:00 - 8:00 PM - Grades 9 & 10

Choir Rehearsal

8:00 PM - rehearsal for Founder's Day Service on March 30. Questions? Contact Cantor Groper - {encode="cantor@bethemethalbany.org" title="cantor@bethemethalbany.org"

Lunch & Learn ~ 92Y - Unprotected Texts:  Controversial Elements in the Bible

Noon - 1:30 PM Bart Ehrman, Jennifer Wright Knust & David Gibson, panelists. The Bible is arguably the most important book in history, influencing centuries of church doctrine, politics and culture and it also remains a constant source or debate & controversy. Examine the Bible's many mixed messages on sex & sexuality, & its lasting influence on hot-button issues from the priesthood to gay marriage, with the two leading Biblical scholars whose recent books touched a nerve with readers and set off fierce public debates.

Mar 29, 2012

Sisterhood Board Meeting

6:30 PM ~ Chat Time; 7:00 PM ~ Meeting Questions? Contact Margie Dorkin -

Mar 30, 2012

Founders Day Shabbat Service at Congregation Beth Emeth

7:30 PM ~ A music-filled "Shabbat Alive" service that honors the yahtzeits of the founders of the HUC-JIR. Rabbi Kenneth Kanter, Director of the Rabbinical School for the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio will be our guest speaker. This service is open to the community.

Choir Rehearsal

6:30 PM - rehearsal for Founder's Day Service on March 30. Questions? Contact Cantor Groper -

Mar 31, 2012

NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four Semi-Finals

6:30 PM Join Brotherhood in Wolk Hall for a good basketball viewing night! Questions? Contact Rob Dorkin at

Shabbat Shalom Yeladim

11:00 AM - Noon Join Micki Groper for a celebration of Shabbat through song, stories, crafts and of course, a nosh. This month we will be celebrating Passover and will be making a Cup of Elijah. This program is free and open to the community. Please RSVP to Contact Deb Sokoler at

Shabbat Services - Bat Mitzvah of Emily Crandall

9:30 AM - Torah Study in the Library - Join other members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. This lively and open dialogue is facilitated by members of our clergy. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. This program is free and open to the community.
10:45 AM - Shabbat Services in the Main Sanctuary