What We Believe
Our mission is to worship God in accordance with the faith of Reform Judaism; to cultivate love and understanding of the Jewish heritage; to stimulate fellowships in the Jewish Community, to strengthen spiritual enrichment and the bonds of loyalty with the Jewish people everywhere; and to bring near the kingdom of God on earth through an emphasis on fairness, human responsibility and social justice in society at large.
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.
To learn more about the history of Beth Emeth; our building as well as our Holocaust Memorial at the Beth Emeth cemetery in Loudonville, click here:
http://www.bethemethalbany.org/index.php/site/FAQ
Professional Staff
Professional Team
Rabbi
Scott L. Shpeen
Rabbi
Dennis S. Ross
Cantor
Glenn A. Groper
Director of Education
Shara Siegfeld
Executive Director
Gail Kendall
Programming Director
Deborah Sokoler
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The next four events...
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Congregational Annual Meeting
7:00 PM Questions? Contact Joan - or 436-9761 x222
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Saturday, June 22, 2013
Shabbat Services - B’not Mitzvah of Teresa Bastiani & Sarah Vener
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
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
Chapter One Book Club
6:45 - 8:30 PM 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!!! This month's book is "Tale of Love and Darkness," by Amos Oz. Chapter One Book Club is registered with the Book House at Stuyvesant Plaza. Members can purchase books at a 10% discount. Please RSVP to Nancy Lozman at , one day prior to each meeting.
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Saturday, June 29, 2013
Shabbat Services - Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Kurlander
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
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