For the eighth consecutive year, members of Congregation Beth Emeth celebrated their fifth-year-interval wedding anniversary at a special marriage reconsecration service on June 11, 2010.
Phil and Sheila Weinberg, assisted by Bill and Riva Brown, coordinated the occasion when 8 couples reconsecrated their wedding vows. Rabbi Yair Robinson and Cantor Mark Stanton officiated.
Reconsecrants included: Verna and Henry Schenker (55 yrs), Rissa and Lewis Pritzkur (40 yrs), Regina and Jeffrey Ruben (35 yrs), Ellen and William Wagner (30 yrs), Holly and Steve Krinsky (30 yrs), Helene and Richard Weinberg (25 yrs), Heather and Steven Margolin (20 yrs), and Kim and Alan vonWeltin (20 yrs).
The congregation sends a hearty mazel tov and wishes for many happy returns to these couples on their special anniversaries.
Live Generously Mitzvah Day - May 16,2010
IFSAC Lifelines - Thank You to all who donated or participated
Landscaping at Beth Emeth
Beth Emeth New Member Get-Acquainted Party
New and potential members of Congregation Beth Emeth gathered on Sunday afternoon March 21, 2010 for a get-acquainted party hosted by Dr. Edward and Leslie Goldenberg at their beautiful home in Greenville, Delaware. It was a mild, sunny afternoon and the delicious cakes, treats, and finger food combined with the lovely surroundings to create just the right atmosphere for Rabbi Robinson, temple leaders and new members to become better acquainted and enjoy each other’s company. The party is an annual event planned by membership committee co-chairs Verna Schenker and Charlotte Gluckman with the help of Adele Kessel. This year’s event was well attended and by every measure a great success.
The Muppet Megillah - Purim Shpiel 2010
The adult choir
The adult choir and friends
Big Bird was there, the Swedish chef, and Kermit, too.
A rabbi you can count on, Abby Cadabby, Snuffy & Rubber Ducky, and Miss Piggy, of course
Kermit, Big Bird, Swedish Chef, Elmo, Miss Piggy, Prarie Dawn, and others
Stars of the show: Waldorf & Statler, Gonzo (Mordechai), Oscar the Grouch (Haman), Elmo (King Ahashveraus), Miss Piggy (Esther), Rosita (Vashti), Bert & Ernie (guards), Super Grover (servant), Kermit (narrator), Rabbi Count, and Cantor Cookie Monster
Storahtelling - Feb 19 & 20, 2010
New Member Shabbat 2009
Thanksgiving Baskets Project and Potluck Supper 2009
A great family event was held at Congregation Beth Emeth on Sunday, November 22nd. This event has a big impact in our community! The project included about 160 members of Congregation Beth Emeth, Christ Church, Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, and Immanuel Church. Getting to know each other while working together on a social action project, we assembled 183 Thanksgiving Baskets to be distributed to those in need. Baskets will be distributed by agencies in our community, such as the Latin American Community Center, West End Neighborhood House, Wilmington Metropolitan Urban League, Saint Michael's, and Jewish Family Services. The children made Thanksgiving cards for all of the baskets of food which also contained a gift certificate for a turkey.
Simchat Torah 5770
Beth Emeth - Youth Group Opening Event
On Sunday, September 13, 2009, Beth Emeth's youngest youth groups (Grades K-5) came together for the opening event of the year - a full fare picnic. The children and their families enjoyed hot dogs and burgers, music, fun and games in Beth Emeth's back yard. Families celebrated with football, Frisbee tosses, giveaways, face painting and much more. Of course the highlight of the day was the moon bounce! It was the most popular activity and had a long line of eager bouncers throughout the afternoon.
And it wasn't only the children who had an amazing day. Parents relaxed and had a chance to get to know their fellow congregants. The outstanding turnout shows this year is off to a great start, with a fun and active membership.
Shabbat Schmooze & Brew Stimulates Study with Rabbi Robinson
No one snoozed at Shabbat study this past Saturday, July 11. Almost fifty people powered up their Shabbat morning with coffee and Judaica study with Beth Emeth's new Rabbi, Yair Robinson. For ninety minutes participants sipped coffee, sampled the Haftarah and savored the poetry of Jeremiah.
