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