CBAJ Notes Weekly E-mail

Shabbat
Nachamu Vaetchanan
August 12 - 13, 2022

Candle Lighting 
7:43 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
7:00 pm

Morning Services
Shabbat
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:30 am

Kiddush 
following services, outdoors (weather permitting)

Talmud class 
6:40 pm

Shabbat Mincha
7:40 pm

Seudah Shlishit 
following Mincha

Ma'ariv
8:35 pm

Shabbat ends
8:46 pm

TORAH READING
Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11, Artscroll p. 958 
Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1-26, p. 1196
SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a ​​​​Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.
KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by Sylvia Solomon in memory of her late husband Michael Solomon z"l on his first yahrzeit.

MAZAL TOV
Mazal tov to Rabbi Moshe & Rebbetzin Rochel Bomzer and the entire Bomzer family on the dedication of a Sefer Torah to Camp HASC in memory of Rabbi Chaim Zev and Rebbetzin Leona Bomzer, ZT''L (Rabbi Bomzer's parents). This Sunday is the presentation of the Torah's mantle, with the dedication of the Torah to follow next year.

Mazal tov to Rabbi Paul & Faye Silton on the engagement of their grandson Ariel Yair Kahan to Tamar Levine this week. Mazal tov to parents David & Michal Kahan of Teaneck, NJ and Josh & Kira Levine of the Five Towns, NY.

(Belated) Mazal tov to Rabbi Paul & Faye Silton on the marriage of their grandson Ezra Moshe Silton to Tali Safran this past May. Mazal tov to parents Dr Akiva & Dr Sharon Silton of Chashmonaim, Israel, and Natan & Aliza Safran of Raanana.

CONDOLENCES
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob mourns with
two families in our community for the loss of their beloved family members:

Elaine Haber (Elka Tzivia bas Adel Motel), z''l, of Deerfield Beach, FL, sister of our dear friend and CBAJ member, Bruce Cohen (and Ellen). The funeral took place at Mount Hebron Cemetery (Flushing, NY) on Monday, August 1.

Edward Cohen (Isser Shraga ben Zev), z''l, brother of our dear friend and community member Ian Cohen. Ian will be sitting shiva at his residence, 255 Patroon Creek Blvd, Apt. 1308: 
Mincha & Maariv: 
Sunday: 6:15 pm (visitation to follow)
To be let into the apartment, call 518-453-3537.

May the families be comforted, and may Elaine's memory and Edward's memory
be a blessing.

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN

On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, 
I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful Shabbat.

I hope to see you soon at tefilah, a youth program, or a social event!

Shabbat Shalom and a happy Tu B'Av,
Rabbi Ben Kean

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WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ  
    

WEEKLY CLASSES
TORAH & TEA 
Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*. Studying Kings 2.

PARSHAH CLASS 
The parshah class will be on hiatus until after the Simchat Torah. 

TALMUD CLASS 
Join our Shabbat Afternoon TALMUD SHIUR 
in-person, at CBAJ, one hour before Shabbat Mincha. We are studying Masechet Makkot.  
This week, we will begin at 6:40 pm

*CBAJ ZOOM ROOM
Go to https://zoom.us/join
Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347 | Enter passcode: 613518

ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING 

CBAJ BOOK CLUB  
The Adult Education committee invites you to join our CBAJ Book Club which meets 4 times per year. The current book is The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks. The Book Club meets in the *CBAJ Zoom Room and the next meeting is August 18 at 8:00 pm. We will be selecting our next date at this meeting. 
Contact Simma Kinderlehrer at simmakinder@gmail.com with any questions. 

FEEDBACK REQUESTED
The Adult Education Committee wants to hear from you! All ideas about classes, lectures, and other adult education programs of interest should be forwarded to Seanan Herrick at office@cbaj.org.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 

Tot Shabbat
For children ages 0-5 and their parents the next Tot Shabbats is August 27th at 10:15 AM.
​​​​​​​
Please contact Joshua Schulman-Marcus (jschumar@gmail.com) if you would like to be added to the Young Families WhatsApp group. 

Youth Groups, Torah High, Mishna Club, NCSY Events
All other Youth Programming will be on a hiatus for the summer.

DAILY SERVICES

August 14 - August 19

Shacharit
Sunday:
8:00 am 
Monday - Friday:
6:45 am

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday:  
7:35 pm

​​​​​​​Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday, August 19: 7:33 pm

COMMUNITY  EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 

NEW: OPERATION SCHOOL SUPPLIES | SHALOM FOOD PANTRY PROJECT
Operation School Supplies is a project sponsored by the Shalom Food Pantry to ensure that every child goes to school with a full backpack of new supplies.
If you are in need of assistance and would like help with school supplies for your child please click here to complete and submit an online form.
If you would like to partner with us today and sponsor a full backpack and a smile on a child's face please click here to donate.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
NEW: JFS staff is available for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. They are offering a 6-week virtual support group starting in late July.  Registration details:  https://jfsneny.org/groups/ or call 518.482.8856

JFS experienced clinicians provide in-person and remote telehealth appointments. They also accept a range of insurance plans. Click here for more information. JFS has launched their Spring 2022 schedule for a variety of support groups for all ages, facilitated by JFS clinical staff. Groups are held via Zoom or over the phone.

JFS-CBAJ Volunteer Partnership
CBAJ invites you to volunteer with one of JFS's programs to support seniors and vulnerable individuals in our community.  Email Simma Kinderlehrer  to learn more.​​​​​​​

Shabbat
Matot-Masei  
July 29 - 30, 2022

Candle Lighting 
8:01 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
7:00 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:23 am

Kiddush 
following services, outdoors (weather permitting)

Talmud Class
6:55 pm

Shabbat Mincha
7:55 pm

Seudah Shlishit following Mincha

Ma'ariv
9:07 pm

Shabbat ends
9:17 pm

TORAH READING
Numbers 30:2-36:13, Artscroll p. 900 
Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:4-28,3:4, p. 1193 
SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a ​​​​Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.
KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by Naomi Steinberg in honor of her late husband Charles Steinberg z"l.

MAZAL TOV
Mazal tov to Sora Chanah Chisholm Heights on the bar mitzvah of her grandson Netanel Simcha Davis. Mazal tov to Netanel and his parents Rochel and Nadav. 

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN

On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, 
I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful Shabbat.

Please consider registering for weekday services for the coming week to ensure we will have a minyan. A few of our regulars for weekday minyan will be out of town for part of next week. Click here to register.

This week, I am reflecting on the power of Kevurat Yisrael, Jewish burial. In particular, I am extremely impressed and proud that this week, the CBAJ community came together to provide a minyan for the burial of Martin Madison, z''l, a Jewish man who lived in a group home and left behind a small family. In particular, I want to publicly acknowledge Rabbi Bomzer and Barry Siegel, who were indispensable in supporting me to prepare and run the funeral, as well as all those who came to be a part of the minyan. These efforts meant a tremendous deal to the family, who were clearly deeply moved by the funeral.

Today is Rosh Chodesh Av, so please be sure to review the rules for the Nine Days! As always, I am always happy to answer any questions.

I hope to see you soon at tefilah, a youth program, or a social event!

Shabbat Shalom & Chodesh Tov, 
Rabbi Ben Kean

THREE WEEKS GUIDE

RECORDING OF GUEST LECTURE

Thank you to everyone who came to hear our guest speaker, David Selis, deliver an enlightening talk on coping with destruction in the Book of Eichah (Lamentations). The recording is available to all.

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WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ  
    

WEEKLY CLASSES
TORAH & TEA 
Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*. Studying Kings 2.

PARSHAH CLASS 
The parshah class will be on hiatus until after the Simchat Torah. 

TALMUD CLASS 
Join our Shabbat Afternoon TALMUD SHIUR 
in-person, at CBAJ, one hour before Shabbat Mincha. We are studying Masechet Makkot.  This week, we will begin at 6:55 PM.

*ZOOM INFORMATION 
Go to https://zoom.us/join
Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347
Enter passcode: 613518

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 

Tot Shabbat
For children ages 0-5 and their parents the next Tot Shabbats is August 27th at 10:15 AM.

Please contact Joshua Schulman-Marcus (jschumar@gmail.com) if you would like to be added to the Young Families WhatsApp group. 

Youth Groups, Torah High, Mishna Club, NCSY Events
All other Youth Programming will be on a hiatus for the summer.

DAILY SERVICES

July 31 -August 5, 2022

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am 
Monday - Friday: 6:45 am
 

Mincha/Maariv:
Monday -Thursday  7:55 pm

​​​​​​​Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 7:52 pm

COMMUNITY  EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Community Barbecue & Siyyum
518 Kosher & the Vaad HaKashruth of the Capital District invite you to join a barbecue and siyyum on July 31st, 4-7 pm, at the Albany JCC. To place an order or for more information, visit the 518 Kosher Facebook page or order online at www.518kosher.com.

Albany Women's Beit Midrash
Albany Jewish Women's Circle presents an evening of learning on Monday, August 1 at Maimonides Hebrew Day School (404 Partridge Street), 8:30-9:30. Bring a study partner, or get paired up. Perfect for all learning levels!

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
NEW:JFS staff is available for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. They are offering a 6-week virtual support group starting in late July.  Registration details:  https://jfsneny.org/groups/ or call 518.482.8856

JFS experienced clinicians are here to help with compassionate, evidence-based interventions for people of all ages. They provide in-person and remote telehealth appointments. They also accept a range of insurance plans. Click here for more information. JFS has launched their Spring 2022 schedule for a variety of support groups for all ages, facilitated by JFS clinical staff. Groups are held via Zoom or over the phone.

JFS-CBAJ Volunteer Partnership
CBAJ invites you to volunteer with one of JFS's programs to support seniors and vulnerable individuals in our community. Volunteer opportunities are time flexible, and include participation in the Capital District's kosher Meals on Wheels program, volunteer transportation for seniors, and grocery shopping for homebound seniors. Email Simma Kinderlehrer  to learn more.​​​​​​​

Shabbat Balak 
July 15 - 16, 2022

Candle Lighting 
8:13 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
7:00 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:16 am

Kiddush 
following services, outdoors (weather permitting)

Tot Shabbat
10:15 am

Talmud Class
7:10 pm

Shabbat Mincha
8:10 pm

Seudah Shlishit following Mincha

Ma'ariv
9:10 pm

Shabbat ends
9:22 pm

TORAH READING
Numbers 22:2-25:9, Artscroll p. 856  
Haftarah: Micah 5:6-6:8, p. 1189
SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a  ​​​​Dvar Torah
KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ.
TOT SHABBAT
Children ages 0 - 5 and their parents are welcome to join Laura Weisblatt, Early Childhood Jewish educator at 10:15 am on the Playground (rain location will be the young children's classroom #3) 
 

MAZAL TOV
Mazal tov to Laura & Hilton Segal and Stephanie & Drew Kugler (past CBAJ president) on the engagement of their children, Samuel Segal and Allie Kugler. 

Mazal Tov to Rabbi & Rebbetzin Bomzer on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Yakov Goldblatt. Mazal tov to Yakov's parents, Tami and Dov Goldblatt 

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN

On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, 
I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful Shabbat.

I hope to see you soon at tefilah, a youth program, or a social event!

The fast of Shiva Asar B'Tammuz is observed this Sunday, which commences the period known as "Bein HaMetzarim" (lit. "between the straights"), culminating with Tisha B'Av. During this time, we should look for ways to mourn, commemorate, and connect to the losses and suffering of our ancestors throughout history - especially the loss of the Beit HaMikdash. This time also affords us an opportunity to heal and fix the faults of the past and aspire to a more perfect world with a restored Beit HaMikdash. 

We also ought to recognize during this time the blessing that is the State of Israel, through which so many of the blessings and prophesies of healing and redemption are fulfilled. May we merit to see (and help bring to fruition) the complete redemption soon.

Shabbat Shalom, 
Rabbi Ben Kean

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WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ  
    

WEEKLY CLASSES
TORAH & TEA 
Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*. Studying Kings 2.

PARSHAH CLASS 
Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the ParshahThursday nights, in person and on the CBAJ Zoom*.
The 7/21 class starts at 7:00 PM

TALMUD CLASS 
Join our Shabbat Afternoon TALMUD SHIUR 
in-person, at CBAJ, one hour before Shabbat Mincha. We are studying Masechet Makkot.  This week, we will begin at 7:10 PM.

*ZOOM INFORMATION 
Go to https://zoom.us/join
Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347
Enter passcode: 613518

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 

Tot Shabbat
For children ages 0-5 and their parents the next Tot Shabbats is August 27th at 10:15 AM.

Please contact Joshua Schulman-Marcus (jschumar@gmail.com) if you would like to be added to the Young Families WhatsApp group. 

Youth Groups, Torah High, Mishna Club, NCSY Events
All other Youth Programming will be on a hiatus for the summer.

DAILY SERVICES

July 17 - July 22, 2022

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am 
Monday - Friday: 6:45 am

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday, Fast of Tammuz
Mincha/Maariv 8:05 pm
Fast ends 9:07 pm
Monday -Thursday  8:10 pm

​​​​​​​Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 8:08 pm

COMMUNITY  EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Community Barbecue & Siyyum
518 Kosher & the Vaad HaKashruth of the Capital District invite you to join a barbecue and siyyum on July 31st, 4-6 pm, at the Albany JCC. To place an order or for more information, visit the 518 Kosher Facebook page.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
NEW:JFS staff is available for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. They are offering a 6-week virtual support group starting in late July.  Registration details:  https://jfsneny.org/groups/ or call 518.482.8856

JFS experienced clinicians are here to help with compassionate, evidence-based interventions for people of all ages. They provide in-person and remote telehealth appointments. They also accept a range of insurance plans. Click here for more information. JFS has launched their Spring 2022 schedule for a variety of support groups for all ages, facilitated by JFS clinical staff. Groups are held via Zoom or over the phone.

JFS-CBAJ Volunteer Partnership
CBAJ invites you to volunteer with one of JFS's programs to support seniors and vulnerable individuals in our community. Volunteer opportunities are time flexible, and include participation in the Capital District's kosher Meals on Wheels program, volunteer transportation for seniors, and grocery shopping for homebound seniors. Email Simma Kinderlehrer  to learn more.
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Shabbat Korach 
July 1 - 2, 2022

Candle Lighting 
8:18 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
7:00 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:10 am

Kiddush 
following services, outdoors (weather permitting)

Shabbat Mincha
8:15pm

Seudah Shlishit following Mincha

Ma'ariv
9:20 pm

Shabbat ends
9:29 pm

TORAH READING
Numbers 8:1-12:16, Artscroll p. 774  
Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7, p. 1182
SPEAKER
At Seudah Shlishit, Rabbi Bomzer will deliver a Dvar Torah. ​​​​​​
KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ.

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN

On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, 
I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful Shabbat.

I remain on vacation until Monday, July 4. I will not be in town for this Shabbatot.

I hope to see you soon at tefilah, a youth program, or a social event after I return from vacation.

Shabbat Shalom, 
Rabbi Ben Kean

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WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ  
    

WEEKLY CLASSES
TORAH & TEA 
Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*. Studying Kings 2.

PARSHAH CLASS 
Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the ParshahThursday nights, in person and on the CBAJ Zoom*.
The 7/7 class starts at 7:00 PM

TALMUD CLASS *NO class July 2nd 
Join our Shabbat Afternoon TALMUD SHIUR 
in-person, at CBAJ, one hour before Shabbat Mincha. We are studying Masechet Makkot.  

*ZOOM INFORMATION 
Go to https://zoom.us/join
Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347
Enter passcode: 613518

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 

Tot Shabbat
For children ages 0-5 and their parents the next Tot Shabbats are July 16th & August 27th at 10:15 AM.
Please contact Joshua Schulman-Marcus (jschumar@gmail.com) if you would like to be added to the Young Families Whatsapp group. 

Youth Groups, Torah High, Mishna Club, NCSY Events
All other Youth Programming will be on a hiatus for the summer.

DAILY SERVICES

July 3 - July 8, 2022

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am 
Monday: 8:00 am
Happy Independence Day!

Tuesday - Friday: 6:45 am

Mincha/Maariv:
Sun-Thurs: 8:20 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 8:17 pm

COMMUNITY  EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
JFS experienced clinicians are here to help with compassionate, evidence-based interventions for people of all ages. They provide in-person and remote telehealth appointments. They also accept a range of insurance plans. Click here for more information. JFS has launched their Spring 2022 schedule for a variety of support groups for all ages, facilitated by JFS clinical staff. Groups are held via Zoom or over the phone.

JFS-CBAJ Volunteer Partnership
CBAJ invites you to volunteer with one of JFS's programs to support seniors and vulnerable individuals in our community. Volunteer opportunities are time flexible, and include participation in the Capital District's kosher Meals on Wheels program, volunteer transportation for seniors, and grocery shopping for homebound seniors. Email Simma Kinderlehrer  to learn more.

Shabbat Mevarchim Sh'lach 
June 24-25, 2022

Candle Lighting 
8:19 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
7:00 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:08 am

Kiddush 
following services, outdoors (weather permitting)

Shabbat Mincha
8:15pm

Seudah Shlishit following Mincha

Ma'ariv
9:20 pm

Shabbat ends
9:30 pm

TORAH READING
Numbers 13:1-15:41, p. 798
Haftarah: Joshua 2:1-24, p. 1184
SPEAKER
At Seudah Shlishit, Rabbi Silton will deliver a Dvar Torah.
KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ.
MAZAL TOV
Mazal tov to Rabbi Moshe & Rebbetzin Rochel Bomzer on the wedding of their granddaughter, Leah Goldblatt, 
to Moshe Sprei this past Tuesday.  Mazal tov to Leah's parents, Tami & Dov Goldblatt.

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN

On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, 
I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful Shabbat.

I will be on vacation starting today, June 24, until Monday, July 4. I will not be in town for the next two Shabbatot.

If you are available at any point next week to come to weekday minyan, it would be much appreciated, as a number of regulars plan to be out of town at various points next week.

I hope to see you soon at tefilah, a youth program, or a social event after I return from vacation.

Shabbat Shalom, 
Rabbi Ben Kean

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WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ  
    

WEEKLY CLASSES
TORAH & TEA *NO class June 30th 
Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*. Studying Kings 2.

PARSHAH CLASS *NO class June 30th 
Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the ParshahThursday nights, in person and on the CBAJ Zoom*.

TALMUD CLASS NO class June 25th or July 2nd 
Join our Shabbat Afternoon TALMUD SHIUR 
in-person, at CBAJ, one hour before Shabbat Mincha. We are studying Masechet Makkot.

*ZOOM INFORMATION 
Go to https://zoom.us/join
Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347
Enter passcode: 613518

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 

Tot Shabbat
For children ages 0-5 and their parents on select Shabbat mornings.
The next Tot Shabbat is July 16th at 10:15 AM.

Please contact Joshua Schulman-Marcus (jschumar@gmail.com) if you would like to be added to the Young Families Whatsapp group.

Youth Groups, Torah High, Mishna Club, NCSY Events
All other Youth Programming will be on a hiatus for the summer.

DAILY SERVICES

June 26 - July 1, 2022

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am 
Mon., Tues., & Friday: 6:45 am
Wednesday & Thursday: 6:35 am
Rosh Chodesh Tammuz

Mincha/Maariv:
Sun-Thurs: 8:20 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 8:18 pm

COMMUNITY  EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
JFS experienced clinicians are available to help with compassionate, evidence-based interventions for people of all ages. They provide in-person and remote telehealth appointments.They also accept a range of insurance plans. Click here for more information. JFS has launched their Spring 2022 schedule for a variety of support groups for all ages, facilitated by JFS clinical staff. Groups are held via Zoom or over the phone.

JFS-CBAJ Volunteer Partnership
CBAJ invites you to volunteer with one of JFS's programs to support seniors and vulnerable individuals in our community. Volunteer opportunities are time flexible, and include participation in the Capital District's kosher Meals on Wheels program, volunteer transportation for seniors, and grocery shopping for homebound seniors. Email Simma Kinderlehrer  to learn more.

Shabbat Nasso
June 10-11, 2022

Candle Lighting 
8:14 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
7:00 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:06 am

Kiddush 
following services, outdoors (weather permitting)

Talmud Class
7:10​ pm

Shabbat Mincha
8:10 pm

Seudah Shlishit following Mincha

Ma'ariv
9:15 pm

Shabbat ends
9:26 pm

TORAH READING
Numbers 4:21 – 7:89 , Artscroll p. 748  
Haftarah: Judges 13:2 – 25, p. 1181

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah.  

KIDDUSH 
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ.



MAZAL TOV
Mazal tov to CBAJ members Sandra Sabzevari & Josh Schulman-Marcus on the birth of a son. Mazal tov to older sisters Odelia and Liora. The brit milah will take place at CBAJ on Sunday at 12:15 pm.

Mazal tov to CBAJ members Sean & Seri Ference on the birth of a son. Mazal tov to the grandparents, CBAJ members Harvey Gordon and Lea Rose. Mazal tov to older brother Naftali and older sister Liora. The brit milah will take place at CBAJ on Sunday at 1:00 PM.
The Ferences will host a Shalom Zachar at their home on Friday night, at 10:00 pm (24 Harding Street).

UNVEILING CEREMONY
CBAJ member Todd Kagan and his family invite relatives and friends to gather at Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob Cemetery on Western Avenue Sunday, June 19th at 2:00 pm, for an unveiling ceremony for the late Ethel Kagan z"l.

CONDOLENCE
With great sorrow, CBAJ regrets to inform you of the death of Emmunah Esperanza Esther Bailand Vana Wolk, daughter of Sanda Bailand Vana and Daniel Wolk, sister to Yosef, Eliyah and Yedidya. Emmunah died on June 8 at age 20. The Wolks are former members of the Albany community, and although they moved many years ago to Zichron Yaakov, Israel, they come back and visit often. Emmunah attended Maimonides Hebrew Day School, Camp Gan Israel, and attended CBAJ with her family. Her friends here remember her as fun, vivacious, colorful and interesting. May the Omnipresent comfort the family and may Emmunah's memory be a blessing.
The family is sitting shiva at 5A November-29th Street, Zichron Yaakov. The visiting hours are: Sunday, June 12 – Tuesday June 14,  4-9 pm. Condolences may be sent to clsicgrl81@gmail.com.

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN

On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, 
I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful Shabbat.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this past Shavuot such a wonderful yomtov! We had wonderful learning throughout yomtov, an exhilarating Tikkun Leil Shavuot, delicious meals that were great community bonding events featuring divrei Torah from CBAJ children, and engaging and fun NCSY and youth programming.

In particular, I would like to thank the following groups of people: 
~Those who spoke at the Tikkun Leil: Josh Gurock (with thanks to Sean Ference), Nathan Graber, Samson Goldberg.
~Those who helped prepare and serve meals over Shavuot: Amanda Gurock, Dina Gottesman, Chana Israel, Amarit Rosin & Rebecca Schwarzmer.
~Those who helped with clean-up: Artie & Nanette Brenner.
~Our NCSY advisor team: Jack, Tova, Jonathan, Rachel, Samson, and Ami.
~In addition to all the baalei tefilah, lainers, greeters, and kiddush volunteers whose constant help make everything we do possible.

I hope to see you soon at tefilah, a youth program, or a social event.

Shabbat Shalom, 
Rabbi Ben Kean

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CBAJ SPECIAL EVENTS 
SUNDAY, JUNE 12th 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
 DOUBLE BRIT MILAH
YEAR END BBQ

The annual membership meeting will be held in person at CBAJ on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 11:30 AM. We will vote on the slate of officers and directors and the budget for the coming year. All CBAJ members are invited to attend; full members in good standing will have one vote per adult member of their household.
The slate of officers and directors for 2022-23 can be found here ​​​​​​​
The proposed budget for 2022-23 can be found here 

​​​​​​​Following the meeting, starting at 12:15 PM, is a double brit milah, of Baby Boy Schulman-Marcus, son of Sandra Sabzevari and Joshua Schulman-Marcus and of Baby Boy Ference, son of Seri and Sean Ference, grandson of Harvey Gordon and Lea Rose. Attendance at the Brit Milah is open to the community.

The annual End of Year BBQ will follow the brit milah at about 1:45 PM. The Schulman-Marcus and Ference families are co-sponsoring the event together with CBAJ.

Special Event Information:
VOLUNTEER
We anticipate a large crowd for the BBQ and can use help with food service and cleanup. Please click here to sign up if you are able to help.  

***PARKING AND ENTRY***
The CBAJ parking lot will be closed to vehicles during these events. Please park on Manning Blvd., Whitehall Rd., or in the B'nai Sholom parking lot next door to CBAJ. Enter the grounds on foot via the CBAJ driveway. The Whitehall Road entry will remain locked for these events.

Dietary Needs
If you have special dietary needs, please email programs@cbaj.org to let the BBQ team know of your request.

WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ  
    

WEEKLY CLASSES
TORAH & TEA 
Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*. Studying Kings 2.

PARSHAH CLASS 
Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the ParshahThursday nights, in person and on the CBAJ Zoom*.
The 6/16 class starts at 7:00 PM

TALMUD CLASS 
Join our Shabbat Afternoon TALMUD SHIUR 
​​​​​​​in-person, at CBAJ, one hour before Shabbat Mincha. We are studying Masechet Makkot. This week, we will begin at 7:10 PM.

*ZOOM INFORMATION 
Go to https://zoom.us/join
Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347
Enter passcode: 613518

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 

Youth Groups
Kids in grades k-5 will meet each Shabbat morning at 10-11 am.
Groups will be led by our youth director, Jack Hartstein, and teen youth leaders.
For more information about attending, or if your teen wants to work as a youth leader, contact Jack Hartstein.

Tot Shabbat
For children ages 0-5 and their parents on select Shabbat mornings. The next tot Shabbat will take place on June 18.

Torah High
The second semester is now underway!
Contact Rabbi Kean to learn about enrolling 

MISHNA CLUB
Final Mishna Club will be June 18th

DAILY SERVICES

June 12 - June 17, 2022

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am 
Monday - Friday: 6:45 am

Mincha/Maariv:
Sun-Thurs: 8:20 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 8:17 pm