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www.BethEmethAlbany.org March 2018

The Bulletin this year is being generously underwritten by Margie & Larry Kirschin memory of their parents, Marion & Alvin Kirsch and Ruth & Archie Linn

Join Us to Celebrate 180 Years Together!

Ongoing Send in your recipes for our 180th Anniversary Family Cookbook (page 21)

March 25 The Einhorn Center for Jewish Education 180th Birthday BashApril 22 TRG Sponsored Tour of Old Albany with Rabbi ShpeenJune 9 180th Dinner and Show

5:00 pm Pre-Neg5:30 pm Service6:30 pm DinnerMarch 2

Avila ShabbatFriday, March 16page 14

WednesdayLunch andLearn March 7 , 14 Shara SiegfeldMarch 21 Rabbi Shpeen and

Bishop ScharfenbergerMarch 28 Rabbi Shpeen

Purim CarnivalMarch 4 page 8

Union Shabbatat Berith Sholomin Troy

Friday, March 23page 14

Non-Moveable FeastSaturday, March 17page 4

Shabbat in Floridapictures pages 2 and 5

Florida CelebrationsThe celebration of our 180th anniversary is well un-derway and included two wonderful events this winterheld in South Florida (in Boca Raton and Sarasota)joined by over 200 people to share in the festivities.

Heartfelt thanks to those who made each event such agreat success: Jane and Mark Levine for their annualunderwriting of the Boca Shabbat as well as Sara Leeand Barry Larner/Diane and Ira Rubtchinksy (AYELETTOURS) for hosting the cocktail reception; Larry and

Doreen Smith for providing the dinner wine; AmyManchester for the table centerpieces; Nancy andBarry Simon / Beth and Mark Scher for providingdessert. Once again, David Siegal graciously providedthe underwriting for the Sarasota Shabbat Brunch. OurCBE ace photographers were Billy Golderman (Boca)and Susan Hager (Sarasota).

The celebration is off to a great start and continueswith many special events all spring. Looking forwardto EVERYONE sharing in this momentous milestone inthe history of our congregation as the “fourth oldestReform Congregation in America.”YESTERDAY.....TODAY....ALWAYS!

Rabbi Scott Shpeen

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A Message from Rabbi Shpeen

More Florida Pictures on page 5

180th Boca Shabbat Gala

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Worship ServiceScheduleFriday Evening, March 2 5:30 pm Shabbat Unplugged Service Bar Mitzvah of Alex Brody Shabbat Ki Tisa Exodus 30:11-34:35Saturday Morning, March 3 9:30 am Torah Study with Jesse PaikinFriday Evening, March 9 5:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service Shabbat Vayak'hel-Pekudei Exodus 35:1-40:38Saturday Morning, March 10 9:30 am Torah Study with Cantor Schechtman 10:45 am Bat Mitzvah of Maxine AlpartFriday Evening, March 16 5:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service Shabbat Vayikra Leviticus 1:1 - 5:26Saturday Morning, March 17 9:30 am Torah Study with Jesse Paikin 10:45 am Bar Mitzvah of Daniel LangerFriday Evening, March 23 7:00 pm Founders Day Shabbat Berith Shalom in Troy NO SERVICE AT CBESaturday Morning, March 24 9:30 am Torah Study with Cantor Schechtman 10:45 am Bat Mitzvah of Ava ZandriFriday Evening, March 30 Passover - First Seder - No ServicesSaturday Morning, March 31 9:30 am No Torah Study - Passover 10:45 am Shabbat Morning / Festival Service

Over two weekends in January, more than 200 peoplegathered to celebrate Beth Emeth’s 180th Anniversary-not in Albany, but in Florida. The warmth and depthof feeling for Beth Emeth was amazing and inspiring.

Some attendees were current members of Beth Emeth,others were not. But everyone shared some connectionto and through Beth Emeth. Without Beth Emeth, thoseconnections and that community would not exist.

Returning to Albany, at February’s Shabbat Unpluggedfollowed by Shabbat dinner shared by over 60 people,it was wonderful to witness more of these connectionsand community being fostered at Beth Emeth.Wherever life takes you and whatever befalls you, BethEmeth is there for you.

Perhaps this is a key reason for thesuccess of the 180th AnniversaryEndowment/Sulpture Garden TerraceBrick Campaign: so many want to leavea personal connection to futuregenerations of the Beth Emeth commu-nity, as well as to help ensure that thecommunity will always exist, long afterthey are no longer physically present.

In Florida, it was heartwarming to see and hear peoplecatching-up and sharing stories and memories of BethEmeth, just as it was coming home listening to bothfamiliar and new melodies at the Shabbat Unpluggedservice sung by yet another generation. May ourcommunity continue always to thrive!

Lee Rosen, President leejrosen@yahoo.com or 518.857.3084

President’sPerspective

Congregation Beth Emeth BulletinDeadline for the April Bulletin is March 5.Published monthly except in August.Please submit to DebbieSchaffer18@gmail.com.

ConnectBelong Engage

18th Annual SAAJCC Pillars of the Community Sunday, April 22, 9:30 am ~ at Temple IsraelHonoring: Sherry and Steve Einhorn Robyn and Edward Marinstein Barbara ZaronApplebaum Award: Jacob BrassBellin Award: Haley Golderman

Our Temple Family

It is our practice to acknowledge congregants onspecial birthdays (starting at age 35) and anniversaries(beginning with the 10th) in multiples of five years.Please send events you want to share, or ones we havemissed to Bulletin@BethEmethAlbany.org.

March BirthdaysJulie AdlerAlan ArnoldSofya BerinaRick DavisRuthie EllenbogenMaria EnglertFred ErlichIris FalkJudy GlattJeff GordonEllen HarrisHelene HavenPhil Itzkow

Herb JacobsonElizabeth LangerLisa LevineSusan LiebermanElinor NaiglesAbby NashMarc NashLeslie NewmanSteven ParnesElaine PeckEduard RaskinJordan Rosen Ken Wolberg

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In MemoriamBeth Emeth recognizes with profound sorrow thedeath of our member:Stephen StracherHusband of Bette Stracher, Father of Hilary (Jeffrey) Teitel, Brother of Richard L. (Ellen) Stracher

Beth Emeth extends sympathy to those in ourcongregation who have lost a loved one:Arthur LederhandlerFather of Jami (Peter) EisenbergPhillip LeftonFather of Dr. Andrea LeftonMonio PilpelFather of Dr. Sylvia (Dr. Hal) SossnerLaura TepperSister of Marvin (Miriam) Grode

Mazel Tov to...Jan and Alan Rubenstein and Harriet Weintraub onbecoming great grandparents and to Ellen and AlanWeintraub, grandparents of Connor Patrick Udall, bornJanuary 22, son of Rachael and Chris Udall ofPennsylvania.

March AnniversariesWendy and Ed Sossner ~ 25 yearsJoyce and Sandy Bookstein ~ 65 years

180th Anniversary ShowWe would love to have you participate in the showcelebrating the milestone anniversary of CBE.

EVERYONE HAS A PLACE IN THE SHOW!

Sunday, March 4 at 4:00 pmOur first show rehearsal at CBE

Saturday evening, June 9The Anniversary Show, along with the rest of thewonderful 180th Celebration and Dinner!

Questions: Garry Sanders GarrettRSanders@gmail.com or 518.588.0992

CBE’s Annual Non-Moveable Feast March 17This is a major fundraiser for the Einhorn Center for Jewish EducationLook for your invitation in the mail.Contact: Jill Hildreth at JillyHaz@gmail.com

Sunday, April 2910:30 am - 2:30 pmVolunteers are needed during shifts:8:00 -10:30 am, 10:15-12:30 pm, 12:15-2:30 pmMarket your business to hundreds. Contact Claire Sigal to volunteer and/or purchase booth space.ClaireS@AlbanyJCC.org or 518.438.6651 x112

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Mayor to Declare March 25, 2018CBE Day in Albany!March 25, 2018 is CBE’s actual 180 Birthday! Inrecognition of this significant milestone two verywonderful things are happening.

First, our Einhorn Center for Jewish Education isthrowing a birthday party that morning for all of ourkids. When we began planning last summer, weknew that to be meaningful, our year-long celebra-tion had to touch all members of our congregationalfamily. We understood that would necessitate havinga variety of events reflecting the diverse interests,ages, and backgrounds of our members. Coordinat-ing our efforts with those of our clergy, staff, lay lead-ers and affiliates we’ve tried to do that….and in thatvein, Sunday, March 25 is all about and for our kids,our future. We’re so excited that Einhorn CenterDirector, Shara Siegfeld, is planning an awesome

celebration and hope that YOUR kids will be part of it!We’re certain that it will be a day theywill remember!

Second, in recognition of CBE’s storied history,vibrant present and ongoing consequential involve-ment with social action and inter-faith/inter-religiousefforts in Albany, we are extremely pleased andproud to tell you that Mayor Kathy Sheehan will beproclaiming March 25, our birthday, as CongregationBeth Emeth Day in the City. We are most appreciativeof the Mayor for bestowing this significant recogni-tion upon our beloved congregation.

There’s still more to come! Please be on the look-outfor information about the variety of interestingupcoming anniversary events. We look forward toseeing you and celebrating with you!

Warm Regards,Julie and Andy Safranko

Jill Goodman and Artie Malkinco-chairs, 180th Celebration

CELEBRATING OUR 180TH ANNIVERSARY

Florida Shabbatscontinued

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Sisterhood

CBE’s Sisterhood is one of hundreds of congregationalSisterhoods affiliated with WRJ, (Women of ReformJudaism.) According to their website, “(WRJ) strength-ens the voice of women worldwide and empowersthem to create caring communities, nurturing congre-gations, cultivate personal and spiritual growth andadvocate for and promote progressive Jewish values.”It takes dedication, guidance and leadership to fulfilleach of these tenets, and there are several CBE womenwhom have played a major role in doing just that.

It is a pleasure to announce that in early March,Robin Sobol, a member of the Sisterhood LeadershipTeam and board member of the congregation will behonored at the WRJ Fried Leadership Convention inNashville, TN. She will be recognized for her selflesscommitment as a member of the WRJ North AmericaBoard of Directors.

Robin is a lifetime member of CBE, andin most recent years her involvementspans from leading services and songsessions, to delivering divrei Torah, tochairing numerous committees, toserving as president of Sisterhood. She has combined her love for Beth Emeth with herlove for WRJ to become a respected and valued leaderin both communities. She has touched the heart andsoul of those around her with her voice, and gentle,compassionate ways. Robin is a role model and trueleader who epitomizes what WRJ represents.

Please join us in congratulating Robin on this welldeserved tribute for her contributions to Sisterhoodand WRJ. Mazel tov Robin!

Tikkun OlamHealing the WorldWe are continuing to make progress identifying groupand individual volunteer opportunities available forhelping to support local refugees. There will be aninformational meeting and kickoff for the CBE Volun-teer effort on behalf of refugees on March 18 begin-ning with light refreshments at 9:30 am. Rabbi Shpeenand Dahlia Herring, Co-Leader of the Capital RegionRefugee Round Table, will be speaking to us. There willbe time for questions. Watch for more detailed infor-mation on the CBE website and weekly emails.Individuals will be available to get you signed up tobecome formal volunteers in affiliation with RISSE(Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus)and/or other community organizations with strongrefugee support programs. We hope you will join us!Contact Abby for more information.

Barry participated in a program about the new PoorPeople’s Campaign, A National Call for Moral Revival.There will be 40 days of action beginning on Mother’sDay, May 13. This is updating the Poor People’sCampaign launched fifty years ago by the Rev. Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. and others. The campaign wasintroduced to participants at the URJ Biennial inDecember by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber a leader of thenew Campaign. Visit www.poorpeoplescampaign.organd facebook.com/NYSPPC. Contact Barry for moreinformation.

Barry Davis, BarryZDavis@gmail.com and Abby Nash, ANash1@me.comSocial Action Committee Co-chairs

One of our ownto be honored

at WRJ Convention

CBE Volunteer Kickoff for Refugee ProjectsSunday, March 18Come Get Involved in Helping Others

9:30 amLight Breakfast 10:00 am Presentations from Dahlia Herring (Co-Leader of Capital Region Refugee Round Table) followed by Q&A 11:30 am Rabbi Shpeen to speakPeople will be available to help congregants sign up CONTACT: Abby Nash at ANash1@me.com or 518.466.1244

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The TribeCBE’s Social Group for Young Jewish AdultsThe Tribe is celebrating it’s growth and commitment tothe CBE Community. With each event, we see newand returning faces who are eager to participate inactivities that combine the interests of young adultsand a connection to Judaism. Whether it’s a Shabbatdinner or just a calming event after work, come jointhe Tribe, for a wide range of monthly activities,ranging from Shabbat and holiday dinners to cook-offs.No matter your reason for joining, we’re alwayswelcoming young adults to join us for new events.Stop by to see what the Tribe has to offer.

Brad Morris

The Renaissance Group“If I am not for myself, who isfor me”With spring still weeks away, TRG plans to offer eventsto enrich and warm our minds and spirits. This is thetime of year when the companionship of friends is soimportant.

Fresh off of February’s TRG day at the Soup Kitchenand an extended Kiddush after Torah Study, we areready with two new events:

March 9 after Shabbat services is a dinner, and talk bybusinessman, philanthropist, and fellow congregant,Steve Lobel. Based on his book “Failing My Way toSuccess,” it’s never too late to learn fromSteve’s personal story as we address thechanges in our own lives.

On April 22 join TRG for a light lunch and afternoonhistorical trolley tour of old Albany narrated by RabbiScott Shpeen.

Looking for a great way to meet people and help thecongregation? Think about helping serve at a congre-gational dinner. There is no heavy lifting – serving isby buffet or with rolling carts. Please contact Susan ifyou are available for March 2, April 23, April 27 orMay 4.

Susan Hager, Susan.k.hager@gmail.comJoe Schwartz, joeyschwartz61@gmail.com

TRG Co-Chairs

TGIF Tribe Potluck Shabbat Dinner

TRG at Soup Kitchen - February 4From left: Sue Melnikoff, Laura and Dan Dembling,Nancy Allen, Liz and Ed Berger

Nominations for the Board of Trustees - UpdateThe following individuals have graciously agreed toserve on the Nominating Committee: Ruth Brass,Gayle Farman, Karen Glaser, Garry Sanders,Robin Sobol and Alison Johnson.

Michael Lurie will serve as Chair.

The Committee will meet in March to nominateone person for each Trustee position to be filled atthe next Annual Meeting.

Thank you to all who have submitted names forconsideration.

Nominees will be announced in the May Bulletin.

Purim

Kids

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The Einhorn Center for Jewish Education

In Pirkei Avot, the section of Mishna referred to asEthics of the Fathers 4:2, Rabbi Shimon Ben Azzaideclares “Mitzvah Goreret Mitzvah”, one fulfillmentof a commandment or performance of a good deed,leads to another. Mitzvah Goreret Mitzvah is also afantastic United Jewish Federation of North Eastern NYcoordinated program to teach 6th graders the impor-tance of tzedakah. The program’s goal is to educateabout how to make informed philanthropic decisionsand to ensure that the charitable nature of Judaism iscarried forth by our Jewish youth.

Under the guidance of their extraordinary teacher,

Andrew Abramowitz, small groups of our studentsresearched and chose Jewish causes they felt weredeserving of contributions. All of the 6th graders at theprogram presented their charity before peers fromother Capital Region Religious Schools. There was ahead to head competition, resulting in one charitybeing voted the ultimate winner.

Our students shined and were thewinners - CBE can be very proud!Their selected charities were Lev LaLev, a girls orphan-age in Netanya Israel and Yad Sarah, which provides aspectrum of services designed to make life easier forthe sick, disabled, and elderly in Israel. As a reward fortheir success, tzedakah collected in our school thisyear will be donated to the two charities our6th graders chose. Amazing work SUPERSTAR 6thgraders!

Mitzvah Goreret Mitzvah - mark your calendars -Mitzvah Day is April 15!

Shara Siegfeld, Director of EduationSharaSiegfeld@gmail.com

K'tanimFor Our Families with Little OnesMarch 25 at 10:30 am Join in the fun, as we create community for our familieswith newborns to pre-school age children. Programming includes the celebration of Shabbat and

holidays through stories, music, crafts, and a nosh!Program generously underwritten by Ilene and Chip Stein and Family

Sunday, March 4 9:30 am Religious School Begins10:15 am Purim Spiel11:00 am Purim Carnival Hosted by Brotherhood Religious School, and CBEYG (Lunch will be available for purchase) Open to the community. We can’t wait to see your costume!

CBEYG’s Havdallah OvernightMarch 24-25This fun evening begins at 6:30 pm, and involves aHavdallah service, programing and a fun overnight.8th Graders are welcome to join us to clown aroundwith CBEYG!

Mitzvah GoreretMitzvah

All b’nai mitzvah participate in candle lighting andKiddush at the Friday evening services prior to their baror bat mitzvah.

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B’nai Mitzvah

Daniel Langer, son of Michael and Elizabeth Langer,will become a bar mitzvah onSaturday, March 17.Daniel enjoys playing violin inhis middle school concertorchestra and is an activemember of Boy Scouts. He alsoenjoys spending time with hisfriends, playing video games and

riding bicycles. Daniel loves animals and is doing amitzvah project to benefit the Mohawk HudsonHumane Society.

Maxine Li Ling Alpart, daughterof Cindy Chan and Andy Alpart,will become a bat mitzvah onSaturday, March 10.Maxine’s mitzvah project isparticipation in the Sources ofStrength peer support and coun-seling program, where she helpsto identify, direct, and aid fellowstudents who may be having

social or emotional difficulty. Maxine is an avidviolinist, singer, actress, runner, skier and skater.

Alex Brody, son of Alyson andDavid Brody, will become abar mitzvah on Friday, March 2.Alex's mitzvah project is volun-teering at the Beth Emeth soupkitchen in Albany. His interestsare: VMS Drama Club, readingabout history, and spending timewith friends with family.

Was Your Child Born in 2007?We are currently putting together our schedule ofb’nai mitzvah for the year 2020. Forms have beenmailed to parents of those students who were bornin 2007 (or those born in late December 2006 whohave not yet set a date). These forms should becompleted and returned to the Temple office byApril 1. 

If you do not receive a form by March 1, pleasecontact Susan at SDebronsky@BethEmethAlbany.orgor 518.436.9761, ext. 224. As always, if you haveany questions or concerns, feel free to contact RabbiShpeen. 

Ava Zandri, daughter of LauraRoth and Vincent Zandri, will become a bat mitzvah onSaturday, March 24.Ava is in 7th grade at ShakerJunior High School. She enjoysacting, music, makeup, andtravel. She also volunteers at thesoup kitchen and the parentingcenter. She is the 7th generation

of her family to be a member of Beth Emeth.

Happy 180th Birthday Beth Emeth!Sunday, March 25Come Celebrate withThe Einhorn Center of Jewish Education9:30 am: Meet and greets with the Cantor Groper andhis daughter, Rebekah. Students will be treated toCantor Groper reading Peas and Luv, a book thatRebekah and Micki Groper wrote together.

A framed photo of Micki will bededicated in the ParentingCenter as part of the celebration.

10:00 am: Students and teachers continue the partywith a performance from Circus Theatricks, starringSean Fagan as Ringmaster. The kids will then learnbalance performance, juggling, tumbling, acrobatics -and more, with unbelievable carnival and circus funthat will not soon be forgotten.

This program is generously underwritten by The Wendy Barnet Endowment for CreativeEducationsl Experiences11:40 am - Parents are invited to join us for cupcakesas we sing happy birthday to our beloved CBE.

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Andrew Ross AbramowitzHarriet and Fred AckermanAnonymousDavid ArdmanMarcia AronowitzSusan and Howard AxelrodSusan and Ronald BackerEd and Liz BergerPhyllis and Celia BerkRoberta and Ned BerkowitzHoward BerkunSusan and Joseph BiermanPatti and Steve BoocheverJoyce and Sanford BooksteinJessica and Alex BrandLinda and Howard Carr David and Jennifer Colman Ruth ColmanJoan and Peter DanzigerJoanne DavidoffIleen and Daniel DuffyBeth and Barry DavisSusan and Brian DebronskyMargie and Rob Dorkin Lois and Jan DormanAmy and Rich DruckerRobyn Easton and

Jerry DormanSherry and Steve EinhornElizabeth and Brian EpsteinPaul and Natalie FeigenbaumKaren and Steve FeinRenee and Evan FeinmanElliot FeinmanMarcy and Jeff FeinmanLeslie and Barry FeinmanMargaret and Sam FeldmanMichelle and Mark FlusterBarbara Hai FreedCynthia FreedmanLisa FreedmanSherry and Marvin FreedmanJoan and Harvey Friedman Pat and Bob FriedmanRobert and Patricia FuttermanKaren and Peter Gerstenzang Carolyn and Bruce GinsburgKaren and Mark GlaserKathy and Billy GoldermanHarold and Carol GoldmanLiz and Jerry Goldstein

Jane and Neil GolubIna Gonick z”l Denise and Stephen GonickJill Goodman and

Artie MalkinMarion and Merill GreenbergMelissa and Ron GreenbergMiriam and Marvin Grode Ed and Helene Haven Morton and Ellie HessJill and Scott Hildreth Stephen and Phyllis HillingerNancy Hoffman

and Tom SpagnolettiMarge and Barry Hollander David, Alex and

Michael IselinLauren and Harold IselinDianne and Harvey KahalasJudy and Bill Kahn Katherine L. KaplanMadeline and Bret Kauffman Jocelyn and Robert KivortJulie and Mike Koenig Cheryl Gelder-Kogan

and Barry KoganJudith KoretzEllen and Larry KotlowKathy and Richard Kotlow Dorry KotzinMeredith Ray-LaBatt

and David LaBattMark and Leslie LavenDavidine and Jerry LeBoyerNancy and Steven LernerJulie and Dan LevinSusan LiebermanVivian and Steve LobelGreg and Eileen LurieMichael and Melissa LuriePenny and Neil Manasse Ruth and Curtis ManasseRobyn and Ed MarinsteinLouise and Lawrence Marwill

Allison and David MeyersRichard and Kathleen MeyersJim and Amy MilsteinRaymond and Sigrid NaarAdrienne and Douglas

NadoraskiBetty and Bill NathanCaryl NewhofCheryl Patack and

Chris ShenkerJonathan and Lisa PierceDebbie and Lee RatnerEllen ReohrAlan and Jessica RicherMichael and Lisa RomeDonna and Lee Rosen Bonnie and Stuart RosenbergKatherine and Michael

RosenblattCarol and Robert RosenblattCarl Rosenbloom Adrienne and Jay RosenblumJudy Roth Lisa and Malcolm RothJulie and Andrew Safranko Peter and Judith SaidelJane and Garry SandersCantor Jodi Schechtman and

Gene LaksMeredith and

Paul Schoenblum

Susan and Joseph SchwartzMillie and Mike Serling William and Monica SharpCindy Shenker and

Jim CampbellRabbi Scott L. ShpeenSteven and Lynda Shrager David SiegalCookie and Peter SiegelStephen SillsPhyllis O. SilvermanNancy and Barry SimonHarris SitrinRobin and Ted SobolRichard and Debbie SokolerValerie and Spike SolomonArleen and Marty SteinCharles and Sandra Stern Marion StrasserBeth and Andrew SwartzEd SwyerBeverly VenerStephanie Wacholder and

Ira Mendleson IIIToby and Fred Wander Lynn and Andrew WarheitAllison and Martin WarzalaMel Wilcove

180th Anniversary BrickCampaignDonorsThe following have made contributions as of February 4.

We are creating a brick terrace outside the Temple entrance and are offeringc

 

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March CalendarFriday, March 2

Wednesday, March 7

12:00 pm Lunch and Learn with Shara Siegfeld

Friday, March 95:30 pm6:30 pm6:45 pm

Erev Shabbat ServicesTRG Dinner and Program / Steve LobelVideo Game Shabbat with Tribe

9:30 am Torah Study with Jesse Paikin

Saturday, March 10

9:30 am10:45 am

Torah Study with Cantor SchechtmanBat Mitzvah of Maxine Alpart

Wednesday, March 14

Friday, March 16

Saturday, March 179:30 am

10:45 am7:00 pm

Torah Study with Jesse PaikinBar Mitzvah of Daniel LangerNon-Moveable Feast

Pre Neg NoshShabbat Unpluggged ServiceBar Mitzvah of Alex BrodyDinner

Saturday, March 3

Sunday, March 4

5:00 pm5:30 pm

Shabbat at AvilaErev Shabbat Services

5:00 pm5:30 pm

6:30 pm

9:30 am10:00 am10:15 am4:00 pm6:00 pm

Arba for Fours!Knit and NoshPurim Celebration / CBEYG Carnival180th Anniversary Show RehearsalAcademy Awards Night / Brotherhood

12:00 pm6:45 pm

Lunch and Learn with Shara SiegfeldChapter One Book Club

Monday, March 5

7:15 pm Board Meeting

Sunday, March 18

Monday, March 19

Friday, March 23

Saturday, March 249:30 am

10:45 am6:30 pm

Torah Study with Cantor SchechtmanBat Mitzvah of Ava ZandriCBEYG Havdalah Overnite

7:00 pm Union Shabbat at Berith Sholom - Troy

Wednesday, March 28

12:00 pm Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Shpeen

Tuesday, March 139:00 am6:00 pm

March Mah Jongg TournamentBrotherhood Yom Hashoah CandleBagging and Dinner

Wednesday, March 21

Sunday, March 25

9:30 am9:30 am

10:00 am

ARBA for Fours!Religious School Celebrates CBE’s 180th Anniversary Knit and Nosh

Thursday, March 8

6:30 pm Brotherhood Card Night (off site)

Sunday, March 11

9:30 am10:00 am10:45 am12:15 pm

Brotherhood Bagels / Board MeetingKnit and NoshSunday Morning Yoga8th Grade “Meet and Eat”

9:30 am9:30 am9:45 am

10:00 am

Volunteer Kickoff for Refugee ProjectYom Hashoah Candle DistributionGrade 5 - Family Ed - Death and DyingKnit and Nosh

6:00 pm7:00 pm

TRIBE Trivia NightSisterhood Board Meeting

12:00 pm Lunch and Learn - Jewish/CatholicRabbi Shpeen / Bishop Scharfenberger

Thursday, March 22

6:30 pm Brotherhood Social Committee Mtg

Monday, March 26

7:00 pm Decluttering/Sisterhood Wellness Event

Friday, March 30

2:00 pm Offices Close for PassoverNo Erev Shabbat Service - Passover

Saturday, March 31

9:45 am10:45 am

No Torah Study - PassoverShabbat Morning/ Festival Service

Need a ride? Don’t sit home!Thanks to a B’nai B’rith Grant, we can arrange and pay for a ride for you.We are happy to help! Call Joan 518.436.9761 x222

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Events For any registration questions, please contact Deb Sokoler at 518.436.9761 x230 or DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org.Checks should be made payable to CBE unless otherwise noted.

Shabbat Unplugged Celebrating March Birthdays

Shabbat Unplugged is a time to unplug from technology and plug into yourcommunity, family, and soul. PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES. Pre-neg at 5:00 pm, followed by 5:30 pm service and 6:30 pm dinner.

COST: $7 per adult Asian stir fry (chicken, tofu, snow peas, baby corn, bokchoy, bean sprouts) / kids free

CONTACT: Deb Sokoler at DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org REGISTER: Online at BethEmethAlbany.org

Friday, March 2, 5:00 pm

Brotherhood Card Night and Dinner Bond with the Boys

Brotherhood invites you to card night and dinner. Register early as spaceis limited. Location is off site.

REGISTER: Mark Swyer at MDSwyer@hotmail.com

Thursday, March 86:30 pm

Brotherhood Academy Awards Night Watch with friends on the big screen

Get together with old friends, and make some new! All are welcome towatch the stars winning Oscars on our 25’ screen in Wolk Hall. Brother-hood will supply hot corned beef/pastrami sandwiches, turkey sausage/peppers and onions and chicken fingers. BYOB.

COST: Free to congregants and their guestsRSVP: Steve Lerner at SLerner@VanguardFine.com or

518.577.8005 (by March 1)Sunday, March 4, 6:00 pm

Lunch and Learn Jewish Journeys with Shara

Shara Siegfeld will lead a conversation regarding the changing role ofwomen in Judaism, and how the different movements have redefinedthemselves. We will also be exploring how we establish our own Jewishidentities.

COST: Free (bring your lunch - coffee, tea and dessert are provided)CONTACT: Deb Sokoler at DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org

Wednesdays, March 7 and 14noon

Knit and Nosh Knitting friendships with each other

If you like to knit or crochet or want to learn how, this is the group for you!Join us for a relaxed morning of shmoozing and knitting. One of ourprojects is knitting/crocheting baby blankets for Mary's Corner.

CONTACT: RSVP to Marion Greenberg at MarionLeeG@aol.com

SundaysMarch 4, 11, 18 and 25,10:00 am

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Shabbat Dinner and Learn with Steve Lobel Services and TRG Inspiration Talk

“I believe my story of both failure and success resonates with everyone onsome level. Each time I tell the story it is my hope that it opens a new doorfor someone to share their difficulties and discover how they can transformtheir own life experience,” Steve Lobel, author, businessman and CBE boardmember. Failing My Way to Success will be available. $5 of every $15 copyof the book will be donated back to CBE!

COST: $15 per person includes salad, main course and dessert main course from Cardona's (vegetarian option)

CONTACT: Debbie Ratner at dzratner@gmail.com or 518.779.0010

Friday, March 95:30 pm -Shabbat Services6:30 pm -Dinner 7:30 pm -Presentation bySteve Lobel

TRIBE Video Game Night A fun night of relaxed gaming

Meet the TRIBE at Shabbat Service and stay for a potluck dinner and a nightof video games. Please bring a dish to share

CONTACT: Brad Morris at BAMorris1991@gmail.com

Friday, March 9, 5:30 pm

Mah Jongg Tournament Test your skill, strategy, intelligence and luck

Beth Emeth Sisterhood sponsors a monthly all-day Mah Jongg tournamentat CBE. Bring a brown bag lunch. We have cash prizes and refreshments!National Mah Jongg League rules will apply. Next date, April 17.

COST: $22 (inclusive entry fee)CONTACT: Jan at JanR@nycap.rr.com or 518.459.4118REGISTER: Online at BethEmethAlbany.org or mail check to:

Jan Rubenstein, 17 Frantone Lane, Loudonville, NY 12211

Tuesday, March 139:00 am9:30 am

Bagels and CoffeeGames Begin

Sunday Morning Yoga Namaste

Join us for a soothing, relaxing, and strengthening yoga practice suitablefor all levels. Babysitting can be arranged at The Parenting Center (RSVPby the Wednesday prior). COST: $12 per person

REGISTER: Online at BethEmethAlbany.org or 518.436.9761 x230

Sunday, March 11, 10:45 am

Brotherhood Candle Bagging and Dinner Yom Hashoah

Join Brotherhood for a night of “many hands, make little work.” All thebags of yellow candles that get delivered to Jewish homes in the area needto be sorted and bagged. Dinner will be served.

CONTACT: Mark Swyer at MDSwyer@hotmail.com

Tuesday, March 13, 6:00 pm

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Lunch and Learn You bring lunch; coffee and dessert are on us!

The topic of Lunch and Learn is “Reflections on our joint trip to EasternEurope.” Bishop Edward Scharfenberger and Rabbi Scott Shpeen will bothrelate their memorable impressions on their recent travels together. Thefollowing week (3/28) Rabbi Shpeen will be highlighting the history of CBE.

CONTACT: Deb Sokoler at DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org

Wednesday, March 21, noon

More Events All congregants are welcome to join any ofthese activities. Need a ride? B’nai B’rith willprovide free transportation. Call Joan 518.436.9761 x222

TRIBE Trivia Bring your smart friends!

Join the TRIBE for Trivia at Juniors in Troy (trivia starts at 7:00 pm); 48 NorthGreenbush Road; Troy, NY 12180 Please arrive early to enjoy appetizersprovided by the TRIBE and to hang out. Drinks and food for purchase.

CONTACT: Brad Morris at BAMorris1991@gmail.com

Monday, March 19, 7:00 pm

Shabbat at Avila Bring Shabbat to our Community

Please join us for the annual Avila Welcoming Shabbat and Dinner. Wewill meet at 5:00 pm for services in the Community Room, followed byDinner (For Avila residents only)

RSVP: For dinner only by March 10 to Katherine Rosenblatt, 518.366.6424 or KathRosenblatt@gmail.com

Friday,March 16, 5:00 pm

Chapter One Book Club Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan

Wednesday, March 14,6:45 pm

Manhattan Beach is an award winning historical novel taking place in NYCduring the 30’s and 40’s. Our Book Club is registered with the Book Houseat Stuyvesant Plaza. Members can purchase books at a 10% discount. Futuredates can be found on the website. We meet in Room 10. New memberswelcome. April’s book: The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish

CONTACT: Nancy Lozman at NLozman1@gmail.com

Union Shabbat Join us at Berith Sholom

Berith Sholom is hosting Founders’ Day. The speaker will be dynamic andinsightful, Evan Traylor, the inaugural Presidential Fellow for Millenial En-gagement at the Union for Reform Judaism. Beautiful oneg to follow.

CONTACT: Deb Sokoler at DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org

Friday, March 23 7:00 pm

Decluttering with Sisterhood Pretty Neat Home Organizing

Cheryl Libutti, will offer us techniques for making decisions that lead to acalmer, more peaceful, organized, functional and beautiful home.

COST: $5 for Sisterhood Members; $8 for non-MembersCONTACT: Jami Eisenberg at JamiAndPete@gmail.comREGISTER: by March 24 0nline at BethEmethAlbany.org

Monday, March 26, 7:00 pm

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Save the DateLunch and Learn 180 Years of CBE History: Yesterday...Today...Always

From tumultuous beginnings with a fist fight on the Bima, Beth Emeth’shistory as the fourth oldest Reform Congregation is a rich reflection of theevolution of the Reform Movement in America. We will be exploring someinteresting aspects of our congregational history as well as their impact onthe Capital District community and the Reform movement. On Wednesday,April 25, we’ll be doing a tour of the Bethlehem and Loudonville Cemeteries.

CONTACT: Deb Sokoler at DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org

Shabbat Unplugged Celebrating April Birthdays

Shabbat Unplugged is a time to unplug from technology and plug into yourcommunity, family, and soul. PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES. Pre-neg at 5:00 pm, followed by 5:30 pm service and 6:30 pm dinner.

COST: $7 per adult / kids free - chicken, basmati rice, seasonal veggie, salad, dessert. Veggie option available.

CONTACT: Deb Sokoler at DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org REGISTER: Online at BethEmethAlbany.org

Friday, April 13, 5:00 pm

Wednesdays,March 28,April 11, April 18 andApril 25

noon

Deli and Movie Night Women’s Balcony

Spend a Saturday night with new friends and old at CBE! Dinner will bedeli from Ben and Bills, movie is Women’s Balcony, a comedy in which abar mitzvah mishap causes a major rift in a devout Orthodox communityin Jerusalem. Discussion led by Rabbinic Intern, Jesse Paikin.

COST: $20 CBE Members/ $25 Non MembersCONTACT: Deb Sokoler at DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org REGISTER: Online at BethEmethAlbany.org

Saturday, April 14, 6:30 pm

TRG - Old Albany Tour Another 180th Special Event

As part of our 180th Anniversary celebration, join Rabbi Shpeen for a tourof Old CBE Albany and the Bethlehem Cemetery. Hop on board for a funand educational afternoon!

CONTACT: Deb Sokoler at DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org REGISTER: Online at BethEmethAlbany.org

Sunday, April 22, 1:00 pm

Dinner with Sisterhood Take a night off cooking

Come out from the cold and join the ladies for a night out. All are welcometo join for dinner - or even just a glass of wine. We will be getting separatechecks, so even if you can’t get there right at 7:15 pm, stop by to say ‘hi.”

CONTACT: Debbie Schaffer at DebbieSchaffer18@gmail.com

Tuesday, April 10, 7:15 pm

5 Vista Blvd., Slingerlands

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CBE mails receipts to individuals whohave made contributions in excess of$100. Notification cards are mailed to allrecipients, and appear in the Bulletinshortly thereafter. This list includes newgifts received by February 4.

Clergy Funds

Rabbi Scott Shpeen Discretionary Fund  Shirley Feldman in honor of the special birthday of Doreen Smith

Shirley Feldman in honor of thebirthday of Larry Smith

Jay and Gail Hurewitz in appreciation of Rabbi Shpeen

Stuart Lipsitz in appreciation of Rabbi Shpeen

Sandi Zarch in memory of Laura Tepper Weiss

Rabbi Shpeen DistinguishedArtist FundDan and Joni Fine in memory of Laura Tepper

Julia and Gene Robinson in memory of Elsa deBeer

Cantor Jodi Schechtman Discretionary Fund    Pat Snyder in honor of the specialbirthday of Cantor Schechtman

Pat Snyder in honor of the special birthday of Gail Russ

Pat Snyder in honor of the special birthday of Sara Barr

Pat Snyder in honor of the special birthday of Howard Berkun

Pat Snyder in honor of the special birthday of Fred Simon

Pat Snyder in honor of the special anniversary of Sigrid and Raymond Naar

Pat Snyder in honor of the special anniversaryof Anne and Harry Rosenfeld

The Weintraub family in memory ofStanley Weintraub

The Weintraub family in appreciation of Cantor Schechtman

Helping our Synagogue

180th Anniversary Endowment FundSue and Paul Lipman

Teresa and Burton Segel

Sofiya Smelyankaya in honor of Beth Emeth’s 180 yearsGeneral FundBeverly and John Fox in appreciation

Lauren and Harold Iselin in memory of Dr. John W. Abbuhl

Donna and Lee Rosen in honor of the bar mitzvah of Alex Brody

Donna and Lee Rosen in honor of the bat mitzvah of Maxine Alpart

Donna and Lee Rosen in honor of the bar mitzvah of Daniel Langer

Donna and Lee Rosen in honor of the bat mitzvah of Ava Zandri

Julie and Andy Safranko in memory of Stephen Stracher

Florence Speigel in memory of Laura Tepper

Herm Ungerman and Audrey Hoffman in honor of the special birthday of Doreen Smith

The Parenting Center FundPatricia Snyder in honor of the birth of Claire Maria Taft, great granddaughter of Jane Loeb

Debbie and Rick Sokoler in memory of Arthur Lederhandler

Sharon Seiden Stein Memorial FundRoberta and Richard Seiden in memory of Stephen Stracher

Sisterhood General FundLauren and Harold Iselin in memory of Arthur Lederhandler

Nancy and Jeffrey Lozman in honor of the birth of Connor Patrick Udall

Robyn and Ed Marinstein in memoryof Arthur Lederhandler

Robyn Marinstein in honor of Robin Sobol's leadership as a member of the WRJBoard of Directors

Sylvia and Henry Braun JudaicaLibrary FundBernard, Diane, Jenifer and Brian Kern in memory of Natalie Reichel Kern

The Tribe FundThe family of Dr. Robert C. Lieberman

Yom Kippur AppealIlene and Jerry Sykes

Youth Scholarship Fund Bert Weinberg in memory of WendyWaplinger

Helping ourWorld

David Goodman Memorial Reyut Fund Patricia Snyder mazel tov to Sherry and Steve Einhorn, receivingthe Sidney Albert Albany JewishCommunity Center Pillars Award

Patricia Snyder mazel tov to Robyn and Ed Marinstein, receivingthe Sidney Albert Albany JewishCommunity Center Pillars Award

Patricia Snyder mazel tov to Barbara Zaron, receiving the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center Pillars Award

Patricia Snyder wishing a continuing and complete recovery to Deb Sokoler

Patricia Snyder sending good thoughts to Roz Coleman

Patricia Snyder in memory of Dr. Arthur Goldstein

Patricia Snyder wising a speedy recovery to Marvin Grode

Donations

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Debbie and Rick Sokoler in memoryof Jill Goodman and Artie Malkin’sAunt Blossom

Diane’s FarmNancy and Eric Yaffee in honor of the special birthday of Dr. Norm Ellenbogen

Social Action Tzedakah Fund Jill Goodman and Arthur Malkin in memory of Elizabeth Field

Ruth and Curtis Manasse in honor ofthe special birthday of Doreen Smith

Ruth and Curtis Manasse in memory of Laura Tepper

The Ortiz family in memory of Jack Sissman

Carol G. Rosenthal in honor of the special birthdays ofKerri and Steve Fischer

Beverly Vener in memory of Arthur Lederhandler

Bert Weinberg - contribution

Helping OurChildren

Fund For Jewish EducationJoni Lieberman Basen and Don Basenin memory of Arthur Lederhandler, father of Jami Eisenberg

Joni Lieberman Basen and Don Basenin memory of Phillip Lefton, father of Andrea Lefton

Joni Lieberman Basen and Don Basenin honor of the birth of greatgrandson of Jan and Alan Rubenstein

Joyce and Sanford Bookstein in honorof special birthday of Doreen Smith

Bernard, Diane, Jennifer and Brian Kern in memory of Bessie Selector Reichel

Sue and Paul Lipman in memory of Robert Sonne

Bert Weinberg

Rosen Fund For Jewish EducationBarbara Manning in memory ofLaura Tepper

Sisterhood YES FundJoan Paley in honor of special birthdayand speedy recovery of Doreen Smith

Joan Paley in honor of the birth of Connor Patrick Udall

Jan and Alan Rubenstein in honor of special birthday and speedyrecovery of Doreen Smith

Sisterhood in honor of the special birthday of Dr. Martha Lepow

Sisterhood in honor of the special birthday of Beatrice Cohen

Tree of Life FundBeth and Barry Davis in memory of Rose Pearl Davis

Beth and Barry Davis in memory of Micki Groper

Susan and Brian Debronsky in memory of Phillip Lefton, father of Andrea Lefton

Mitzvah Day Sunday, April 15Check-in and lunch start at 11:30 am at CBE.

Registration deadline – April 8thLook for registration and detailed project information at BethEmethAlbany.org

Mitzvah Projects for every age, including:Sorting and packing food for the hungry•Cooking and baking for families with ill children•Making warm child-size blankets•Baking goodies and packing bag lunches for•the homeless Preparing the garden to grow vegetables for the•soup kitchen Assembling birthday party boxes for families•in-needCreating arts & crafts kits for hospitalized•childrenMaking ribbons for breast cancer education•Packing supply bags for refugee families•Making after-school snack packs for•low-income childrenA special TRIBE social action project•Folding and wrapping towels for the homeless•Clean-up at Beth Emeth Cemetery or cemetery•chapelAnd more!•

Blood Drive as part of Mitzvah Day Wednesday, April 18 from 2 - 7 pm

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Mollie Barnet AufsesserMinna H. BachLouis BaereLawrence BloombergLottie BondyDora Schlesinger BookheimGertrude R. BooksteinNettye Anker ClapkinAlex Zolzensky ColinLois Adele FacherDan FishellStanley FreedgoodSophie FriedlanderHerbert S. GroperJoseph B. HaiArnold A. HavenAbraham IllchJulius IllchSanford JaffeeLouis KaminskyArnold M. KaplanNatalie Reichel KernIsidore KrounerBernie Meyer Levy

Dr. Edwin A. LockeFrank S. LyonsStanley NevettSara Miller NewellJohn RitzWilliam RogowskiKate C. RonsonHarvey M. RosenHerman RosenbaumValerie RosenbergSampson RosendaleErvin RosenfeldBernice F. RosenstockRae Friedman RosenthalBenjamin RothAbraham SafrankoHyman ShapiroEileen R. ShieldsHarry W. SimsAdolph SommersFannie TarseyHarry J. TaubeNannie ValkenburghJames B. Wennar

Shabbat of March 2-3

Yahrzeits Kaddish will be recited for those beloved departed whosenames are perpetuated in Permanent Memorialsestablished by their families. We invite your inquiriesabout this thoughtful way of remembrance.

Shabbat of March 9-10Carole K. BalickRebecca BarnetEva BraunLillian Joseph BraunGertrude M. CadanSamuel CaplanShirley L. CohenAmelia CohnFannie CohnRuth Ratner CowanMay DachsHarry H. FeldmanPearl Silberg FigarskyMame FinkelsteinMolly GlattIsrael William GoldfarbJulius J. GoodmanMorris GrossmanWilliam IllchRuth Weil JosephFrieda KadishHenry H. KoblintzPeggy Levitan KraftRose Krips

Meyer S. LevyMax MillerLewis MuhlfelderFlorence L. MyersHon. George MyersMinna MyersArthur Harris NadellJohn P. NewellLouis PearlmanIrving A. PerlesBessie PickarElla Rosenberg PielJoseph RosengardenSamuel RubinJohn J. SandlerDr. Joseph SchleifsteinBertha ShapiroIsedore SiegalGertrude Paul SolomonDr. Henry SwartzRae Heitner TurkoRose H. UrbachMarvin F. WiseMary Aronson Yunich

Ernest O. BermanHenry L. BlochFrederick S. deBeer, Sr. Elaine Applebaum

EdwardsHelen EttingerIrving S. FleishmanHenry FlusterDr. Philip L. ForsterFanny HandlerI. Robert HollandLillian Warshaw

HorovitzMax S. HymanHenrietta IllchGertruyd JaffeLouis JaffeIsabella LaventallFlora Nusbaum

MandelbaumHerman S. Mendelson

Augusta D. MillerLeon S. MoosTillie M. MoosEdith Braunold

MuhlfelderTheresa NeumanLillian Block OdesAbraham PressSamuel RatzkerLois A. RiceGertrude RosenLillian Klein RuzowDorothy Aufsesser SaidelCharles SerlingLillian E. SiegelRabbi Martin I.

SilvermanMarcia S. SimsFannie SternEsther F. Stracher

Shabbat of March 23-24 - Names will be recited Friday at Berith Sholom, Troyand Saturday Morning at Beth Emeth

Mollie Seltzer AckermanLazarus S. BachSelma E. BarnetMarvin BermanHenry BischofIsadore R. BlatnerMorris Jacob BloombergHarry S. BraunMae Hai BrecherElias BrodyDonald BronsteinMeyer J. EfronMiriam ElkindSadie Finks FogelFrieda FoxEllis O. FriedmanIrene Stein GangbergLeah Meyerson GertskinMarvin Harris GingoldFrank Milton GoldbergGertrude M. GoodmanDoris “Duch” GroperJoseph B. HalpernJacob HandlerAnnette HerbstCarrie HessbergSophie J. HollanderDr. Gerald M. KotzinPercy Lieberman

Irving S. LozoffSylvia Plotkin MalkinAmalie MillerMoses NaumoffThelma ‘Toby’ Ziegler

NeifeldDr. Evans H. NelsonLeo H. NeumanAlbert NewellArthur NewellBessie Selector ReichelHarriet Adler RosenbergDr. Irving RosenthalBernard J. RoskinPaul J. RothSarah Feltman RudofIrving H. SabghirEdna Shapiro SchafferMartin V. B. SchusterEva SegallMartin Leo SlawskyAlfred J. Sporborg, Jr. Charles M. SternLewis SumbergRosara Kotzin SundellHarriet Danziger SwartzHarris SwartzMarvin D. WeilGoldie Sherman Zubres

Shabbat of March 16-17

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Perpetual MemorialsEstablishing a Perpetual Memorial ensures thatKaddish will always be recited for your loved ones.Each year the name is added to the Kaddish list and aplaque is hung in the Chapel. Notices are sent toremind you of the upcoming Yahrzeit and the name islisted in the Bulletin. You can also add your loved one’sname to the Yahrzeit list by calling the office by thepreceding Thursday.

Jessica and Alan Richer in memory of Evelyn Tower Locke

Bessie S. AkerMorris AlpartSpencer Jay AndreLeon AronowitzHoward BerkSamuel BermanHenrietta Lowenstein

BernhardJudah BettmanBessie BloomRuth I. ClonickLouis CohnDavid DemboRose D. EinhornCaroline FeinEllis FerberLeigh M. FineCharles FinkleMoses I. FrankNathan Herskowitz

Michael HydemanJacob IsaacsMeyer A. JeneroffHoward M. KahnEvelyn KatzmanLizzie Blatner KaufmanDavid KlugmanRecilla Rudnick KoblintzSyril P. KotzinRichard LaksArchie LinnLena LivingstonDr. Philip L. LivingstonLeah Waldman MannSanford S. MarkowitzGoldie S. MecklerWilliam MecklerRosalie MendlesonBurt MeyersMildred M. Miller

Passover March 30 – NO EREV SHABBAT SERVICE-Shabbat March 31 - Names will be recited Saturdaymorning

Yahrzeits (cont.)

The Einhorn Center for Jewish Education

“From Consecration to Confirmation”

Please Give To The Tree Of LifeHelp Us Provide A Meaningful JewishEducation For All Of Our Children

Your generous support of the CBE Tree of Life Fund

strengthens our Einhorn Center for Jewish Education

with scholarships, learning support, and enrichment

programming for all of our children!

Please help us continue to build strong Jewish

identities with your donation to The Tree of Life.

Bernard G. MilsteinHelen Bach MossHannah Holzer NewhofEleanor Gunst Barnet

OppenheimerBelle Muhlfelder PareiraSadie E. PoskanzerMartin L. PressMurray L. RonsonH. Robert RosenblumHerman RosnerAnne Kaplan SafrankoTherese Schaler

Barnard SchmidtRudolph W. SchwartzJo Ann Tinkle SonisGary Alan SpeigelFlora SperryAnna Sittenfield StoneSamuel SummerRose D. SussmanHarry TutshenAdolph ValkenburghSophie WeinbachRabbi Isaac Mayer Wise

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Shabbat of January 12-13 In Memory OfHerb Dembo Hersh Dembo

Shabbat of January 19-20 In Memory OfPeter Spitalny Miriam (Mim) Spitalny

Shabbat of January 26-27 In Memory OfPeter Spitalny Dr. Jack M. Spitalny

Shabbat of February 2-3 In Memory OfSusan and Al Volo and

Harriet and Fred Ackerman Roy Cohen

Shabbat of February 9-10 In Memory OfJiggs Englander Richard M. EnglanderMarian Schwager Edward Ernst SchwagerMarion L. Strasser Myron S. Strasser, Jr.

Shabbat of February 16-17 In Memory OfSherry and Steven Einhorn Adelaide Marx Einhorn

Shabbat of February 23-24 In Memory OfGytelle Bloom Ida L. FaberEleanor Breinan Murray DorkinThe Friedlander family Anna Friedlander JacksonJacqueline Swartz Morton Swartz

Shabbat of March 2-3 In Honor OfAlyson and David Brody bar mitzvah of Alex Brody

In Memory OfLisa, Max and William Brown Stanley Freedgood Lisa, Max and William Brown Herman RosenbaumThe Friedlander family Sophie FriedlanderDavid A. Galletly Stanley NevettHelene and Ed Haven Arnold HavenKathie Kaplan and family Arnold KaplanDorry S. Kotzin Harry W. SimsThe Newell family Sara NewellJessica, Alan and Alexandra Richer Dr. Edwin A. LockeMark Rosen and Leslie Newman Harvey RosenCarol G. Rosenthal and family Sanford JaffeeLinda and Larry Schechter Sanford Jaffee

Shabbat of March 9-10 In Honor OfCindy Chan and Andy Alpart bat mitzvah of

Maxine Alpart

Shabbat of March 9-10 In Memory OfJoan and Harvey Friedman Irving A. PerlesPat and Bob Friedman Honorable George MyersA. Richard Goodman Julius GoodmanThe Leff and Shapiro families

and Barbara Kauke Bertha ShapiroBeverly G. Pearlman Israel GoldfarbJackie Rosenthal and family Gertrude M. CadanLinda Rosenthal Gertrude M. CadanValerie and Spike Solomon Gertrude Paul SolomonKathleen and Richard Meyers

and family Mary Yunich

Shabbat of March 16-17 In Honor OfElizabeth and Michael Langer bar mitzvah of

Daniel LangerIn Memory Of

Nancy Sporborg Green Alfred J. Sporborg, Jr.Dorry S. Kotzin and family Dr. Gerald M. KotzinDorry S. Kotzin and family Rosara Kotzin SundellAmy and Jim Milstein Rosara Kotzin SundellCarol G. Rosenthal and family Marvin A. GingoldLinda and Larry Schechter Marvin A. GingoldRabbi Scott L. Shpeen and family

Gertrude “G.G.” M. GoodmanValerie and Spike Solomon Dr. Evans H. NelsonSteven Sumberg Lewis A. SumbergThe Sykes family Edna Schaffer

Shabbat of March 23-24 In Honor OfLaura Roth bat mitzvah of Ava Roth Zandri

In Memory OfThe Davidoff family Lois A. RiceSusan and Brian Debronsky and family Lillian Klein RuzowDorry S. Kotzin and family Marcia S. SimsMillie and Mike Serling Charles SerlingCookie and Peter Siegel Lillian E. SiegelPhyllis O. Silverman

and family Rabbi Martin I. SilvermanLori M. Strong Herman S. Mendelson

Shabbat of March 30-31 In Memory OfCelia Berk Howard BerkPhyllis L. Berk Howard BerkThe Davidoff family David DemboFlorence Speigel,

Cindy and Neal Greenstein,Adam and Robyn Greenstein and Eric Greenstein Gary Alan Speigel

Margie and Larry Kirsch Archie LinnDorry S. Kotzin and family Syril P. KotzinZalie and Bob Linn Archie LinnKathleen and Richard Meyers

and family Burt MeyersAmy and Jim Milstein Syril P. KotzinDavid Oppenheimer and the Hank and Tom Barnet families

Eleanor Gunst Barnet OppenheimerEllie Safranko and family Anne Kaplan SafrankoEllie Safranko and family Jo Ann Tinkle SonisLynn Shaw and Paul Katzman Evelyn Katzman

BeautificationThis fund enhances our synagogue campus andworship experiences with bima flowers. Please sendthe name of the donor, and the name of the deceased(with date of Yarhzeit) or the name of the honoree,with a check payable to CBE to Lynn Warheit,17 Marion Ave., Albany, NY 12203 or send an emailto BeautificationFund@gmail.com. Listed are thedonations received by February 4. Donationsreceived after, will be listed in next month’s Bulletin.

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Holocaust MemorialDayService at B’nai SholomWednesday, April 117:00 pm

April 13

5:00 pm Preneg5:30 pm Service6:30 pm Dinner

SederLooking for a home, or happy to host someone, let us know

Contact: Deb Sokoler

180th AnniversaryTour of Old Albanyand Bethlehem Cemetery

Sunday, April 22