Cheers to 45 Years

Congregation Beth Emeth opened our doors 45 years ago. From those in 1979 to everyone that has joined since, we have made Beth Emeth a cornerstone of Jewish Life in Western Fairfax and Eastern Loudoun Counties.

We are celebrating this milestone and the members that brought us here with several events during the weekend of May 17-19 (details below). 

We hope you will join us at one or more of the weekend's events, and consider contributing to the 45th anniversary fundraising campaign introduced several weeks ago, if you haven't already.

Shabbat Dinner & Erev Shabbat Service
with Scholar-in Residence Cantor Steven Stoehr

Friday, May 17, 2024, Shabbat Dinner 5:30, Service at 7:00 (Note special time!) 

Join your Beth Emeth friends & family for a delicious, catered Shabbat dinner, followed by a special, Kabbalat Shabbat service. Our Scholar-in-Residence, Cantor Steven Stoehr, along with the CBE Chorale, will lead us in welcoming Shabbat with both traditional and new melodies for our beautiful prayers. 

For the dinner (RSVP required by Wednesday, May 8 using the 45th weekend RSVP form), we’ll enjoy a choice of Chicken or Vegetarian main dishes. Can’t make it to dinner? Come to services at the special time of 7:00 PM! Cost for the dinner, Adults (13+) $36 / Children (2-12) $10. This is waived for those who give $540 or more to the 45th fundraising campaign previously or on the CBE 45th weekend RSVP form.

45th Anniversary Shabbat Service & Luncheon Honoring Founders, Chai Members & More

Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Torah for Tots 11:00 AM

Join us for a very special Shabbat Morning Service as we celebrate CBE's 45th anniversary and honor Beth Emeth’s “Chai” (18-year) and “Double-Chai” members, weekend sponsors, past presidents, founding & earliest members and our newest members as well!  

Scholar-in-Residence Cantor Steven Stoehr will help make our service and luncheon program enjoyable and inspiring. And for our youngest families, Torah for Tots, our joyful, interactive program for young children and their grown-ups, starts at 11:00--bring the little ones and then join us for lunch! While there is no cost, RSVP for the luncheon is required by Wednesday, May 8 using the 45th weekend RSVP form. (RSVPs are never required to come to services!)

“How Sweet CBE is @ 45” Dessert Party

Saturday, May 18, 2024, 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Join your CBE friends for an evening of light hors d’oevres & dessert reception, celebrating 45 years of CBE friendships, milestones, worship, learning and fun!

Along with delicious desserts and schmoozing together, our Scholar-in-Residence, Cantor Steven Stoehr, will entertain us with uplifting Broadway, Israeli & Popular tunes. Cost for the dessert party is $25/person or $50/family, waived for those who give $540 or more to the 45th fundraising campaign (previously or on the RSVP form). RSVP required by Wednesday, May 8 using the 45th weekend RSVP form.

“CBE is Sizzling @ 45” Congregational BBQ

Sunday, May 19, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

What a great way to end our 45th anniversary celebration weekend and the Religious School year! We’ll enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, & veggie burgers with all the trimmings, prepared by our amazing Men’s Club chefs, and arts & crafts, games, volleyball, and more for the very young, young, and young-at-heart! There is no cost for the BBQ, but RSVPs are required by Wednesday, May 8 using the 45th weekend RSVP form.

L'Dor V'Dor

Whether Joining Us or Not, Please Sustain CBE for Future Generations

Message from Paul Moskowitz, VP Development

April 21, 2024
Subject: We can make the $45,000 goal
Dear members of the CBE community,

We are excited to say that we have raised 25% of our goal so far. That may not seem like much, but since only 10% of the congregation has pledged something so far, we are really encouraged. We need to raise the additional monies to cover onsite security improvements (such as better lighting and cameras) and procure our new, larger Sukkah (which costs about $15,000).

The letter you received in the mail last month said that we are working on a five-year plan that will take us to our 50th anniversary in 2029. This plan will encompass a strategy for membership enrichment and financial security. We are looking for people who want to offer input and support. If interested, email developmentvp@bethemeth.org.

Whatever you can give, large or small, your support is crucial for our continued growth and impact. Please join us in making a difference before our 45th Anniversary celebration starting May 17th.  Click here to give on-line, conveniently using the same form as your RSVPs for the 45th Anniversary weekend's events. 

Any member family that contributes $540 or more will be honored with complimentary admission to all of the 45th Anniversary events. Additionally, those who contribute $1000 will also receive reserved parking during the High Holidays. 

Our gratitude can’t be fully conveyed. You helped us reach 45 years.  You are part of our history and our family.  Thank you for considering helping us towards our 50th.  

Live Here, Give Here, You’re Home Here.
Paul Moskowitz
VP, Development