Congregation Beth Shalom, Clifton Park, NY

04/28/2016

Read the MAY bulletin athttp://www.bethshalomcp.org/bulletin.pdf

06/02/2015

Mazel tov from Obama

05/20/2015

Schedule of Shabbat services & lecture for May 2015
1: FRIDAY MAY 1 – 7:30 PM - SHABBAT EVENING SERVICE (following the service please join us for
oneg as we say good-bye to Marilyn and Larry Shapiro as they move into another phase of their lives
by moving to Florida)
2: SATURDAY, MAY 2 – 10:00 AM - SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE AND RABBI’S TORAH STUDY
3: SUNDAY, MAY 3 – 10:00 AM SUNDAY MORNING MINYAN
12:30 PM MILTON BOSS UNVEILING followed by a luncheon here at the shul
1:30 PM Boss Luncheon following the unveiling. Roberta and her family
invite the congregation to join them for lunch following the unveiling of her beloved Milton. The
luncheon is being catered by ―It Takes Two‖. Since it is being catered we ask that you RSVP to
Jackie in the office no later than April 30th
4: FRIDAY, MAY 8 – 7:00 PM - FRIDAY EVENING LIVE SERVICE WITH FNL BAND!
5: SATURDAY, MAY 9 – 10:00 AM – SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE AND RABBI’S TORAH STUDY
6: FRIDAY, MAY 15 – 7:30 PM – SHABBAT EVENING SERVICE AND HEBREW SCHOOL GRADUATION.
7: SATURDAY, MAY 16 – 10:00 AM – SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE AND RABBI’S TORAH STUDY.
8: SUNDAY, MAY 17 – 10:00 AM – RABBI’S LECTURE: WHAT’S NEXT FOR ISRAEL?
9: FRIDAY, MAY 22 – 7:30 PM – SHABBAT EVENING SERVICE
10: SATURDAY, MAY 23 –7:30 PM – Maariv service followed by Torah study with Rabbi Markowitz
11: SUNDAY, MAY 24 -7:00 PM – Yizkor followed by Maariv service
12: MONDAY, MAY 25 – 7:30 PM MAARIV SERVICE.
13: FRIDAY, MAY 29 - 7:30 PM – SHABBAT EVENING SERVICE
14: SATURDAY, MAY 30 – 10:00 AM – SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE AND RABBI’S TORAH STUDY
Rabbi’s lectures are open to the ENTIRE community. There is no fee for attending. For further
information call the Beth Shalom office at 371-0608.

05/20/2015

Congregation Beth Shalom invites you to join us for a special evening. On June 19th we will be having our next Friday Nite Live Shabbat Service. Rabbi Markowitz, accompanied by musicians, conducts a beautiful and spiritually uplifting service that is followed by a reception. It is a joyous, musical way to begin Shabbat in a warm and welcoming community.

Come and experience Congregation Beth Shalom. We are a caring community, with families and individuals from all branches of Judaism and welcoming to interfaith couples.

Look at our web site at www.bethshalomcp.org or call our synagogue office at 371-0608 for more information.

Join us on June l9th. We look forward to getting to know you.

Congregation Beth Shalom is the community synagogue for Southern Saratoga County and its surrounding communities. While our unique membership comes from all branches of Judaism, we lean toward Conservative Jewish practice.

03/28/2014

Friday, March 28th

7:30 PM Shabbat evening service led by Flo Miller

Saturday, March 29th

9:00 AM Shabbat morning service led by Flo Miller

Chanter: Sandy Roth

Wednesday, April 2nd

12:30 PM Mah Jongg

Friday, April 4th

7:30 PM Shabbat Live service

Saturday, April 5th

9:00 AM Shabbat morning service

Sunday, April 6th

10:00 AM -12:00 PM Chocolate Seder at Agudat Achim, please remember to RSVP to Flo Miller at 371-4946 or email her at [email protected] . It is very important that we give them an accurate account of the number of people who will be attending.

03/20/2014

Coming Events:

Friday, March 21st

7:30 PM Shabbat evening service with a performance by the

Beth Shalom Choir



Saturday, March 22nd

9:00 AM Shabbat morning service

Chanters: Sophie Sheffer and Rachel Sangaline

10:15 AM Jr. Congregation



Wednesday, March 26th

12:30 PM Mah Jongg



Just a reminder that Rabbi Markowitz will be on vacation from March 26th

to April 2nd . He will be back in the office on the April 3rd.

08/22/2013

Friday, August 23rd
7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat service
Friday, August 30th
7:30 PM 'Shabbat Night Live' in honor of the memory of Aaron Baum. Don't miss! Bigger and Better!
Saturday, August 31st
8:00 PM Selichot service

Rosh Hashanah evening Wednesday September 4 7:30 pm

Rosh Hashanah morning Thursday September 5 9:00 am

Junior & Pre Jr. (3/7-k/2) Cong. Thursday September 5 10:15-11:30 am
Rabbi's sermon Thursday September 5 11:00 am
Tashlich Thursday September 5 3:30 pm
Rosh Hashanah evening Thursday September 5 7:30 pm

Rosh Hashanah morning Friday September 6 9:00 am

Junior & Pre Jr. (3/7-K-2) Cong Friday September 6 10:15-11:30 am
Rabbi's sermon Friday September 6 11:00 am
Shabbat Shuva evening Friday September 6 7:30 pm

Shabbat Shuva morning Saturday September 7 9:00 am
Mark Sunday, September 29th on your calendars.
Event Type: Adult Program at the Clifton Park/Halfmoon Library from 2-4 PM
Description: Join Stephen Berk, Professor of Holocaust and Jewish studies at Union College, for this presentation of tolerance and lessons learned from the Holocaust and warnings for the future. This educational program is co-sponsored by Congregation Beth Shalom, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, St. Edward's Catholic Church, and the Library. Registration requested.
Location: Program Room A-D Registration has begun and Ends: 9/29/2013 at 2:00 PM Contact: Mike Weitzman
Contact Number: (518) 221-1021 Status: Openings

08/08/2013

Coming events:

Friday, August 9th
7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat service

Saturday, August 10th
10:00 AM Shabbat service will be held at Rabbi and Ellen's home followed by the study of the Mahzor. Kiddush will be in Ellen's garden. Please RSVP to either Jackie in the office 371-0608 or to Rabbi at 878-6299 if you will be attending.

Sunday, August 11th
7:00 PM Board meeting
Wednesday, August 14th
12:45 PM Beth Shalom Mah Jongg group

Mark your calendars for 12 noon on August 18th so you don't forget about our yearly Beth Shalom Picnic. This year there will be a Silent Auction with some wonderful gifts to bid on. Entertainment this year will be provided by Jeff Russell.

The picnic, as always, is sponsored by Beth Shalom, the Men's club and new this year is a sponsorship from Price Chopper.

08/08/2013

For High Holiday information, go to
http://www.bethshalomcp.org/hiholidays.html

07/12/2013

Friday, July 12th

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat service

Saturday, July 13th

10:00 AM An informal Shabbat service and study of the “Book of Lamentations” followed by Kiddush at the Rabbi and Ellen’s home (2 Addison Way, Rexford, NY). Please call Jackie at CBS office 371-0608 if you will be attending

Sunday, July 14th

7:00 Pm Board meeting

Monday, July 15th

7:30 PM Tisha B’Av service

Wednesday, July 17th

12:30 PM Beth Shalom Mah Jongg group

Friday, July 19th

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat service

Saturday, July 20th

9:00 AM Shabbat morning service

11:00 AM A Kiddush luncheon will be sponsored by Sandy Rubin in honor of Don’s birthday. The luncheon will be catered by Deborah Garnett, owner of Smokey G’s Kitchen. Since this is a catered luncheon, Sandy asks that you please RSVP to the shul office 371-0608 so Deborah may plan accordingly.

Friday, July 26th

7:30 PM Shabbat Night Live service which will be “Bigger and Better”

8:30 PM The Oneg this evening will be in honor of Hilde and Steve Klein, who are long time members of the Beth Shalom family and the wonderful Beth Shalom choir.

05/13/2013

Saturday, May 18, 9:00 am
Shabbat morning services, with our choir