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Services
General information about CBE's worship services are shown on this page. More details about this month's services, including holidays, monthly family service, children's services and special services, can be found or the calendar or in the Shofar. Also, the weekly schedule is e-mailed on Thursday to the Beth Emeth members and prospective members.
The Regular (Non-Holiday) Schedule:
- Friday, 6:30 PM: Shabbat Evening Service
- Saturday, 9:00AM: Shabbat Morning Services
- Sunday, 9:00AM: Morning Minyan
- Wednesday, 8:00PM: Evening Minyan
Worship services
New Security Procedures
Guest Reservations Required to Attend Services & Related Events
- Beth Emeth members and BEECC Preschool families do not need to make reservations for yourselves – nor for your guests, if the guests will arrive with you. Please complete a reservation form for guests who plan to arrive separately.
- Guests who are not arriving with a member or BEECC family will be allowed into services with a reservation and photo identification. (If you are attending a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or other special occasion, consult your host as they may be reserving for their guests.) Reservations must be made by Friday noon for the upcoming week, including Friday night, Saturday morning, and Sunday and Wednesday minyanim.
- Guests who did not make a reservation will be advised of our policy and provided information on how to make a reservation for future services. Reservations will be required for entry until further notice.
Guest Reservation Form:
https://www.bethemeth.org/form/guest-reservations
Zoom
Currently, all Beth Emeth worship services are conducted in person, and are also accessible for those unable to attend, at http://bethemeth.org/cbe-services-zoom. (In case this link doesn't redirect you to our services due to technical issues, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83967834009 and use Passcode 156182.
Visitors to our regular Shabbat services are always welcome! It is not necessary to let us know in advance, but if you want us to know you're coming or have questions, email office@bethemeth.org.
COVID19 Policy
Vaccinations: Congregation Beth Emeth encourages and recommends that all medically eligible persons be fully vaccinated, however vaccinations are not required to participate in CBE services and activities. Please see our Vaccination Policy.
Masks are optional with the following exceptions: Masks are required (1) at events where special circumstances require masks, and (2) in offices at discretion of staff. When required, those under age 2 or unable to remove own mask are exempt.
Shabbat Services
Erev Shabbat
Friday, March 15
- Candlelighting Time: 7:01 PM
- 6:30 PM, Erev Shabbat Service (In person and Zoom).
- Not a Beth Emeth member or BEECC parent (nor arriving with a member or BEECC parent)? Please read our new security procedure and make a reservation by Friday noon.
- Siddur: Most Fridays we use the Lev Shalem Siddur – email office@bethemeth.org if you are interested in purchasing one at our discounted rate. For special musical & multigenerational services, we use our Kabbalat Shabbat Booklet.
Shabbat MORNING
Saturday, March 16
- 9:00 AM, Shabbat Morning Service (In person and Zoom), when we will honor CBE's donors together as a congregation, with a special Donor Shabbat service and luncheon. (More info)
- 11:00 AM, Torah for Tots (See below for more information.)
- Torah Service info:
- Parasha: Pekudei, Exodus 38:21-39:21 (Etz Hayim p. 564)
- Haftarah: I Kings 7:51-8:21 (Etz Hayim p. 580)
- Torah & Haftarah readings online (Triennial Year 2)
- Siddur: We use the Lev Shalem Siddur – email office@bethemeth.org if you are interested in purchasing one at our discounted rate.
- Security: Not a member or BEECC parent (nor arriving with a member or BEECC parent)? We would love to welcome you at services. Please read our new security procedure and make a reservation by Friday noon.
Regular Weekday Minyanim
Not a member or BEECC parent (nor arriving with a member nor BEECC parent)? Please read our new security procedure and make a reservation by the previous Friday at noon.
Sunday Morning, March 17
- 9:00 AM every Sunday (in person and on Zoom)
- Please make an effort to help make a minyan for members of our community who are saying Kaddish-- come for minyan, then help with Purim Carnival setup until it's time for the festivities!
Wednesday Evening, March 20
- 8:00 PM every Wednesday (in person and on Zoom)
- Please make an effort to help make a minyan for members of our community who are saying Kaddish.
Shiva Minyan
Our congregants hold most shiva minyanim in person, and in some cases in person and online. Any Zoom links will vary and will be shared via email. You can view and download the prayerbook, A Minyan of Comfort online in order to participate fully from home when that option is available.
Children and Services:
- Our monthly Music to Our Ears Intergenerational Shabbat is designed to be enjoyable and meaningful to all ages, including children. This service is generally the first Friday night of each month, but be sure to check the calendar in case of a change.
- Torah for Tots!
- Children are of course welcome to come to any services!
Learn About Participating in Services
- Learn to lead or participate in services using our audio files.
- Learn to leyn (chant Torah) – check the Adult Education schedule or call the office to locate a tutor. If you already know how to leyn, contact the Ritual-Shabbat co-directors to get signed up.
- Learn to be a gabbai or to chant Haftarah – contact David Cerny.
March Yahrzeits at Beth Emeth
Week of March 1-7
Leonard Liss, Father of Patti Brownstein
Leah Movit, Mother of Charles Movit and Grandfather of Andrew Movit
*Jay Howell, Husband of Louise Howell
Bertha Katz, Grandmother of Gail Shor
Diane Sandler, Mother of Robert Sandler
Samuel Peerless, Father of Joyce Freedman
Louise Spokane, Louise of Lawrence Liff
Gerald Proger, Father in Law of Charles Bernstein
Ruth Peerless, Mother of Joyce Freedman
*Hyman Shor, Father of Robert Shor
*Tobias Hymer
Week of March 8-14
Harry Adler, Father of Bernice Malamud
Eileen Berlin, Mother of Lyle Berlin
*Meryl Klein, wife of Mark Klein
*Reyna (Rejin) Mitrani, Mother of Sapat Mitrani
Ely Besalel, Father of Samuel Besalel
Esther Gallas, Grandmother of Brent Dann
Ada Miriam Epstein, Grandmother of Eric Epstein
*Steve Fine, Husband of Claire Fine
*Stuart J. Weiser
*Anna Perl
Week of March 15-21
Lee Wallace, Father of Steven Wallace
*Jack Levine, Father of Phyllis Konikow
Bernice Kaplan, Mother of Larry Kaplan
Jeanne Levetz, Great-Aunt of Jennifer Nisoff
*William W Woodhead, Husband of Jan Woodhead
Week of March 22-28
*Judith Rubin, Mother of Betsy Rock
Fira Fridman, Great Aunt of Alina Kirshon-Goldman
Raya Seredniak, Great Aunt of Alina Kirshon-Goldman
*Shirley Weiner
Week of March 29-April 4
*Leonard Brody, Father of Lawrence Brod
* denotes a Memorial Plaque in the sanctuary
March Oneg/Kiddush
Co-Sponsors
Thank you to all who have contributed generously to our Oneg/Kiddush fund to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other lifecyle events this month. Your contribution helps support Onegs and Kiddushes when there is not a special event.
Elise & Michael Berger in honor of their 30th wedding anniversary
The Ilene & Robert Cohen family in honor of Ilene’s birthday
The Goldin family in honor of Richard’s birthday
The Gorbach family in honor of Miriam’s birthday
The Greene family in honor of Ellen’s birthday
The Greene family in honor of Stephan’s birthday
The Ellyn & Bill Hirsch family in honor of Hillary’s birthday
Sharon & David Kamerling in honor of their wedding anniversary
The Kan/Younger family in honor of Marni’s birthday
The Joanne & Paul Levine family in honor of Paul’s birthday
The Levy-Myers family in honor of Julian’s birthday
The Janet Lindsey-Klayton & Ron Klayton family in honor of Janet’s birthday
The Myerson family in honor of Barbara’s birthday
The Noyovitz family in honor of Philip’s birthday
The Osinovsky family in honor of Sasha’s birthday
The Osinovsky family in honor of Alex’s birthday
Lauren Pachman & Kevin Reiss in honor of their 16th wedding anniversary
The Polak family in honor of David’s birthday
The Rock family in honor of Betsy’s birthday
Lauretta & Jeffrey Skigen in honor of their 55th wedding anniversary
The Kathleen & Alexander Stillman family
If you have a lifecycle event that you would like to acknowledge, please contact Judy.
Tue, March 19 2024
9 Adar II 5784
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