Shabbat

Light the candles, gather with loved ones, and experience the joy of Shabbat!

Warm Welcoming Faces

Whether you're a Shabbat regular or just curious, you'll find a warm welcome and friendly faces at Beth Emeth. Our services are filled with uplifting music, meaningful prayers, and a strong sense of community.

Join Us In-Person or Virtually

Can't make it to the synagogue? No worries! We stream our Friday Erev Shabbat and Saturday Morning B'nai Mitzvah services live, so you can connect with us from the comfort of your own home.

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A special thank you to Marge and Barry Hollander for underwriting our Live Stream.

Erev Shabbat Services

Join us on Friday evenings at 5:30 pm for a joyful Shabbat service filled with song, prayer, and community spirit. It's the perfect way to unwind from the week and connect with something bigger. Special events may have different start times, so be sure to check our calendar. The first Friday of every month is Ruach Shabbat with our Ruach Shabbat band, featuring either a grade from our Religious School or our Junior Choir. Come celebrate with us! 

Saturday Mornings

• Torah Study (9:30 am): Delve into the weekly Torah portion in a lively and open discussion. No prior knowledge needed, just an eagerness to learn! This program is free and open to everyone.

• Shabbat Services with B'nai Mitzvah (10:45 am): Celebrate this special coming-of-age ceremony with a meaningful Shabbat service.

Remembering Loved Ones

We honor the memory of loved ones by reading Yahrzeits during Friday night and Saturday B'nai Mitzvah services. Contact us in the clergy office to add a Yahrzeit or change the reading date (ClergyAdmin@CBEAlbany.org).

Ready to Connect?

We invite you to call Kathy Golderman at 518.436.9761 x225 or email her at Kathy@CBEAlbany.org to learn more about Shabbat at Beth Emeth.

Let us light up your Shabbat!