Memorial Day Commemoration Service & Flag Placement Ceremony
Sunday, May 28, 2023 • 8 Sivan 5783
9:00 AM - 12:00 PMJoin us at Congregation Beth Israel at 9:00 AM for a brief ceremony commemorating and celebrating our veterans, with Schenectady's Jewish War Veterans Association. Following the service, please join us at our cemetery on Watt Street to place US flags at the graves of veterans.
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Sun, May 11 2025
13 Iyar 5785
Our Japanese Cherry Trees
Taken 4-21-2025 Note: 5-5-2025 The beauty is past! Help sponsor future trees & their care. Cherry Blossom Fund Link
Mitzvah of the Month
We are collecting donations for the upcoming May B'nai Mitzvahs (see next section below).
We love learning about organizations or causes to collaborate with for our ongoing Mitzvah of the Month social action projects.
B'Mitzvah Projects
Noah Baxt's Bar Mitzvah project is asking for donations for Linclusion. It is an organization started by a friend of the family from summer camp for kids like her youngest son who is nonverbal and has been diagnosed with autism. Its mission is to provide the opportunity for kids of all abilities to be able to experience the magic of summer camp with the organization’s support. Here is the website for more information https://www.linclusion.org
To donate to Linclusion in honor of Noah use this QR code:
Tessa Lynch’s Bat Mitzvah project is raising money for the non- profit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This organization works with not just Broadway performers and crew but for theater professionals across the country. They work to inform, teach, and help support those living with HIV/AIDS. They also work to support the national theater community whenever there is a disease (COVID) or other medical issue that affects the theater community. This issue is very close to Tessa’s heart, as she’s been involved with our local theater groups, whether it’s performing with DramaKids, doing a summer program with SCT, or with her dance studio. Link to donate in honor of Tessa Lynch
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Link for Jill Gilman's Project For Jill's bat mitzvah project, she decided to collect supplies and raise money for the Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of New York (HBDRNY). HBDRNY is not a shelter and does not have a facility, all the dogs live in foster homes in the area. The dogs eat, sleep, and live with their foster family so the family gets to know the dog well, which gives them the opportunity to match families up with the dogs so a home really is forever! The rescue group relies on donations to pay for food and medical bills (including spaying and neutering all the dogs, and vaccinations).
