CBAJ Notes Weekly E-mail

Shabbat Vayechi

December 17 - 18, 2021

Candle Lighting 
4:05 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
4:10 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:36 am

Kiddush 
​​​​​​​following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:15 pm

Shabbat ends
5:11 pm

Ma'ariv
5:30 pm

TORAH READING
Genesis 47:28-50:26, p. 268  
Haftarah: 1 Kings 21:1-12, p. 1145 

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a special lecture following 9:00 am Shabbat morning services entitled "Beruria: Scholar and Glass Ceiling Breaker."

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
Kiddush Conversations will continue next week.

SIMCHA KIDDUSH
The Simcha Kiddush this Shabbat is prepared by the Simcha Kiddush Committee, and co-sponsored by CBAJ, and by the families of our celebrants:

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN

WEEKLY
LEARNING
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CBAJ  
    

KIDDUSH CONVERSATIONS 
Kiddush Conversations are discussions led by CBAJ members following kiddush (& before Mincha).
This year's topic is Tefilah: Making it Personal  
To sign-up to lead a conversation, email Rabbi Kean.

WEEKLY CLASSES
TORAH & TEA
Torah & Tea is back on Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*.
We will continue studying II Kings.

PARSHAH CLASS
Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the  Parshah Thursday nights at 7:30 pm.
Join for in-depth discussions on topics in the weekly parasha on the CBAJ Zoom room*.

We thank Samuel & Barbara Sonenberg for their sponsorship of the 12/16/2021 Parshah class in memory of Mordechai Arie Ben Tvi Hersh

TALMUD CLASS
Join our TALMUD SHIUR,​​​​​ beginning 45 minutes after Shabbat ends, on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot. 
This week we start at 6:00 PM.

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

SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES

SHABBAT MORNING LECTURE SERIES
A lecture series, entitled Talmudic Personalities , will be held on select Shabbat mornings following 9:00 AM services (11/20, 12/18, 2/12, 3/12).
This Shabbat the lecture is entitled Beruria: Scholar and Glass Ceiling Breaker.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 

Youth Groups
Youth groups are back on for this week! The program will end at 11:45 am this week (coinciding with the special lecture following services).
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.

Torah High
The first semester of Torah High is underway!
For questions about enrollment, please contact Rabbi Kean.

Mishna Club
During Kiddush, children grades 5-8 are invited to participate in Mishna Club with Jack Hartstein. There will be Mishna learning, games, and hot cocoa!
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NCSY Events
Stay tuned for future events

UPCOMING EVENTS 

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SIMCHA KIDDUSH PARTICIPATION
The CBAJ Simcha Kiddush Committee invites you to co-sponsor the upcoming January Simcha Kiddush on January 22 -  click here  to sponsor.

DAILY SERVICES

December 19 - December 24, 2021

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

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 4:10 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:08 pm

COMMUNITY  EVENTS

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched their new Winter series of support groups for all ages, facilitated by JFS clinical staff. Groups are held via Zoom or over the phone.

Shabbat Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh Tevet Miketz

December 3 - 4, 2021

Candle Lighting 
4:04 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
4:10 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:27 am

Kiddush 
​​​​​​​following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:10 pm

Shabbat ends
5:09 pm

Ma'ariv
5:25 pm
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TORAH READING
Genesis 41:1-44:17, Artscroll p. 220
7th Aliyah: Numbers 28:9-15, p. 890
Maftir: Numbers 7:42-47, p. 768
Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7, p. 1212 

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
This week's presenter is John Martino, who will be speaking about the prayer "Elokai Neshama" from the Amidah.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is co-sponsored by CBAJ
and by Yossi, Ari, and Adam Hoffman in honor of 
​​​​​​​CBAJ Member Eitan Hoffman's engagment. 

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN

CHANUKAH 5782 !

CBAJ CHANUKAH CARNIVAL
The annual CBAJ Chanukah children's carnival will be on
December 4th,6:45 PM - 8:00 PM.
There will be carnival games, booths, latkes and doughtnuts.


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CHANUKAH ON JAY
CBAJ is proud to partner the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and Capital Chabad Centers and several other partnering organizations to present a community-wide Chanukah celebration on Jay Street in Schenectady on December 5th, 2:00-4:00 pm. The event will include live entertainment, food, crafts, a grand Menorah lighting, and a children's Menorah contest.

For details of the event, including how to enter the children's Menorah contest, please click here for the Chanukah on Jay website.​​​​

WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ  
    

KIDDUSH CONVERSATIONS 
Kiddush Conversations are discussions led by CBAJ members following kiddush (& before Mincha).
This year's topic is Tefilah: Making it Personal  
To sign-up to lead a conversation, email Rabbi Kean.

WEEKLY CLASSES
TORAH & TEA
Torah & Tea is back on Thursday mornings, 9:30 -10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*.
We will continue studying II Kings.

PARSHAH CLASS
Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the  Parshah Thursday nights at 7:30 pm.
Join for in-depth discussions on topics in the weekly parasha on the CBAJ Zoom room*.

TALMUD CLASS
Join our TALMUD SHIUR,​​​​​ beginning 45 minutes after Shabbat ends, on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot. THE TALMUD CLASS IS CANCELED THIS WEEK FOR THE CHANUKAH CARNIVAL.

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

SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES

FALL LECTURE SERIES
Mark your calendars for our Tuesday night Fall Lecture Series - Morality and the Torah:
7:30 - 8:30 PM on Zoom 11/9, 11/23, 11/30,
and 12/7. The next lecture, on 12/7,  is entitled Mamzer: Halachically Imposed Suffering.

SHABBAT MORNING LECTURE SERIES
A lecture series, entitled Talmudic Personalities , will be held on select Shabbat mornings following 9:00 AM services (11/20, 12/18, 2/12, 3/12).
The next lecture is December 18, entitled Beruria: Scholar and Glass Ceiling Breaker.

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.

Torah High
The first semester of Torah High is underway!
For questions about enrollment, please contact Rabbi Kean.

NCSY Events
NCSY Shabbaton 
12/3 - 12/4/2021
The December Shabbaton starts this Friday night and goes all day on Shabbat!   See details below

ALBANY NCSY PRESENTS...
ROAD SHOW: CHANUKAH

Friday, December 3rd -  for Senior NCSY (Grades 8-12)
4:15 PM     Mincha / Festive Kabbalat Shabbat
5:30 PM     Special Chanukah Dinner
7:00 PM     Chanukah Tisch  

Shabbat, December 4th - for Junior and Senior NCSY (Grades 6-12)
9:00 AM       Shacharit
11:45 PM     Kiddush
12:10 PM     Mincha
1:30 PM       Albany Siyum Luncheon
2:30 PM       Dessert, Games, Hangout
4:00 PM       Advisor Q & A 
4:45 PM       "Ebbing" NCSY Style 
5:25 PM       Maariv / Havdala 
6:45 PM       CBAJ Annual Youth Chanukah Carnival

UPCOMING EVENTS 

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SIMCHA KIDDUSH PARTICIPATION
The CBAJ Simcha Kiddush Committee invites you to co-sponsor the upcoming December Simcha Kiddush on December 18th -  click here  to sponsor.
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DAILY SERVICES

December 5 - December 10, 2021

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am 
              Rosh Chodesh Tevet
Monday and Thursday: 6:45 am
Tues., Wed., Fri.: 6:45 am 

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 4:10 pm
 
Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:03 pm

COMMUNITY  EVENTS

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
New Offerings: Fall 2021
JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched new virtual groups to help: teens “unload;” parents with day-to-day challenges; caregivers with information sharing; older adults with staying safe & connected; grief & loss; pandemic stress; and feeling down and disconnected. 

JFS is helping homebound seniors with kosher meal delivery, grocery shopping and delivery and more. If you would like to volunteer 1-2 hours per week to help a senior, please click here for more information.

Shabbat Vayishlach

November 19 - 20, 2021

Shabbat Schedule

Candle Lighting 
4:11 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
4:15 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:17 am

Kiddush 
​​​​​​​following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:05 pm

Shabbat ends
5:14 pm

Ma'ariv
5:30 pm







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TORAH READING
Genesis:  32:4-36:43 Artscroll p. 170  
Haftarah: Obadiah 1:1-21, p. 1141 

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver the first lecture in the Talmudic Personalities series following Shabbat morning services. This week's topic is "Hillel & Shammai: Openness vs. Exclusion."

SIMCHA KIDDUSH 
The Simcha Kiddush this Shabbat is prepared by the Simcha Kiddush Committee, and co-sponsored by CBAJ, and by the families of our celebrants:

• Stacy Cohen and family, in honor of David Cohen on his 60th birthday and his bar mitzvah parisha.
• Marjorie and Stuart Gang in celebration of the birth of their granddaughter, Zoe Rose, born to their children Danielle and David Eller.
• Ellen Kaplowitz, in honor of her husband Jack Kaplowitz on his birthday.
• Paula Mosher in honor of the 14th Birthday of her Denver triplet grandchildren Madison, Chloe, and Noah Mosher.
• Amarit and Seth Rosenblum, in honor of Ayelet,
• Miri, and Nadav Rosenblum on their birthdays. 
• The Schwartz family, in honor of Fran Schwartz – Mazal tov on her 80th birthday!
• Amy Svirsky and Mitch Abolafia, in honor of Aliza Joy Abolafia's birthday!

Mazal tov to Marjorie and Stuart Gang on the birth of their granddaughter, Zoe Rose, born to their children, Danielle and David Eller.

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.

We hope to see you soon at one of our services, classes, youth programs or social events.

Shabbat Shalom, 
R' Ben Kean

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

Learning
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CBAJ  
    

KIDDUSH CONVERSATIONS 
Kiddush Conversations are discussions led by CBAJ members following kiddush (& before Mincha).
Starting November 13th, this year's topic is Tefilah: Making it Personal  
To sign-up to lead a conversation, email Rabbi Kean

FALL LECTURE SERIES
Mark your calendars for the start of our Tuesday night Fall Lecture Series - Morality and the Torah:
7:30 - 8:30 PM on Zoom 11/9, 11/23, 11/30,
and 12/7. The first lecture is entitled Eishet Yefat To'ar: Evolving Moral Standards.

WEEKLY CLASSES 
* No Parshat HaShavua class next Thursday, 11/25
Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class in Parshat HaShavua  - Thursday nights at 7:30 pm.
Join for in-depth discussions on topics in the weekly parasha. The class will take place on the CBAJ Zoom room. Click here to join . Passcode: 613518 

* No Torah & Tea next Thursday, 11/25
TORAH & TEA returns to Thursday mornings at 
9:30 -10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom. 
We will continue studying II Kings. 

Join our TALMUD SHIUR,​​​​​ beginning 45 minutes after Shabbat ends, and starting 11/20. The shiur will take place on Zoom. We will be studying Masechet Makkot.
This week, 11/20, we still start at 6:00 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.

NCSY Shabbaton
The next NCSY Shabbaton is December 3-4 (Day 6 of Chanukah)! Stay tuned for details.

Torah High
The first semester of Torah High is underway!
For questions about enrollment, please contact Rabbi Kean.

Mishnah Club
This week (11/20) during Kiddush, children in grades 5-8 are invited to join the Mishnah Club led by Jack Hartstein. There will be games, a raffle for prizes, and hot cocoa (in addition to fun learning)!

Family Learning Night
This Saturday night (11/20), at 6:30 PM, Jack Hartstein will run a night of learning and fun for families with children in grades k-8. Engaging packets will be provided for adults and children to learn together. Refreshments will be served and prizes will offered.

UPCOMING EVENTS 

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SIMCHA KIDDUSH PARTICIPATION
The CBAJ Simcha Kiddush Committee invites you to co-sponsor the upcoming December Simcha Kiddush on December 18th -  click here  to sponsor.
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DAILY SERVICES

November 21 - November 26, 2021

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am  
Monday: 6:45 am
Tues., Wed., Fri.: 6:55 am
Thursday: 8:00 am         - Thanksgiving Day 

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 4:10 pm
 
Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:06 pm

We are excited and honored to be partnering with 10 other local organizations in the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY™ program. Please help us pay it forward and leave a legacy for future Capital District Jews. Please speak to a Life & Legacy committee member about partnering on this crucial initiative to ensure the vitality of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob for the next 200 years. For more information, contact  office@cbaj.org ​​​​​​​.

COMMUNITY  EVENTS

CBAJ SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Between now and November 24th, The CBAJ Social Action Committee is holding a collection drive for families of the Philip Schuyler Academy in Albany.
The item categories in need include:
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Tooth brushes, tooth paste, deodorant, wash cloths, feminine products, body lotion…
HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
Laundry and dish soap, cleaning supplies, air fresheners, toilet paper, paper towels, alarm clocks, old cell phones…
FOR BABIES
disposable diapers, new or gently used onesies or other clothes, blankets, baby furniture, baby bath tubs, wipes, bottles…
Donations can be dropped off at CBAJ in the plastic bin by main double doors (parking lot side), or 
contact Simma Kinderlehrer to coordinate pick up  Simmakinder@gmail.com

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
New Offerings: Fall 2021
JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched new virtual groups to help: teens “unload;” parents with day-to-day challenges; caregivers with information sharing; older adults with staying safe & connected; grief & loss; pandemic stress; and feeling down and disconnected. 

JFS is helping homebound seniors with kosher meal delivery, grocery shopping and delivery and more. If you would like to volunteer 1-2 hours per week to help a senior, please click here for more information.

CHANUKAH ON JAY
CBAJ is proud to partner the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and Capital Chabad Centers and several other partnering organizations to present a community-wide Chanukah celebration on Jay Street in Schenectady on December 5th, 2:00-4:00 pm. The event will include live entertainment, food, crafts, a grand Menorah lighting, and a children's Menorah contest.
For details of the event, including how to enter the children's Menorah contest, please click here for the Chanukah on Jay website.

CBAJ COVID POLICY

Candle Lighting 
5:55 pm*
​​​​​​​Corrected  

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Ma'ariv
6:00pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:45 am

Outdoor Kiddush 
following services

Shabbat Mincha
5:55 pm

Class between Mincha and Ma'ariv

Ma'ariv
6:45 pm

Shabbat ends
6:54 pm
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Shabbat Lech Lecha
October 15-16, 2021

TORAH READING
Genesis: 12:1 - 17:27 Artscroll p. 54 
Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27 - 41:16, p. 1133 

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.
Eitan Schwartz will deliver a Dvar Torah in honor of his bar mitzvah, followed by members of the Schwartz family.

Afternoon shiur: Jack Hartstein will be the guest presenter for the shiur between Mincha and Maariv. He will give a shiur about the parasha titled Double Take.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by Tanya and Ben Schwartz in honor of Eitan's Bar Mitzvah.

MAZAL TOV
Mazal Tov to Tanya and Ben Schwartz on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Eitan Schwartz. Mazal Tov to Eitan and his siblings Aviva and Elior. Mazal tov to Eitan's grandparents, Arthur and Frances Schwartz, and Dora and Mikhail Zelman.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 
Youth Groups for kids in grades k-5 will run 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.

NCSY Events
Mark your calendars for the upcoming NCSY Shabbaton on October 30!

Torah High
Although the Open House was this past week, It is not too late to register for Torah High.
To download the welcome booklet, click here.
To complete the registration form, click here.

LEARNING AT CBAJ
NEW! Weekly class in Parshat HaShavua 
(Weekly Parasha)
Thursday nights at 7:30 pm.
Starting this week, October 21.
Join us for in-depth discussions on topics in the weekly parasha.
The class will take place on the CBAJ Zoom room.
Click here to join.
Passcode: 613518

SIMCHA KIDDUSH PARTICIPATION

Once a month, the Kiddush will be specially prepared by our committee and co-sponsored (at any level you'd like) by members of our community celebrating a special occasion that month. For participation in each month's kiddush, please complete the online form (or email the office at office@cbaj.org with your details, amount of sponsorship and celebratory details)  by the Sunday before the scheduled Simcha Kiddush.   

The CBAJ Simcha Kiddush Committee invites you to co-sponsor the upcoming October Simcha Kiddush on October 23rd - click here to sponsor.

LIFE & LEGACY *
We are excited and honored to be partnering with 10 other local organizations in the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY™ program. Please help us pay it forward and leave a legacy for future Capital District Jews. Please speak to a Life & Legacy committee member about partnering on this crucial initiative to ensure the vitality of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob for the next 200 years. For more information, contact office@cbaj.org.

YOU SEND IT, WE PRINT IT
Please be sure to send the CBAJ office information about celebrations or other achievements to be mentioned in the weekly e-mail.
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DAILY SERVICES
Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am  
Monday and Thursday : 6:45 am
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 6:55 am
 
Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday  5:50 pm
 
Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 5:44 pm

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & NEWS

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
New Offerings: Fall 2021 JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched new virtual groups to help: teens “unload;” parents with day-to-day challenges; caregivers with information sharing; older adults with staying safe & connected; grief & loss; pandemic stress; and feeling down and disconnected. 

JFS is helping homebound seniors with kosher meal delivery, grocery shopping and delivery and more. If you would like to volunteer 1-2 hours per week to help a senior, please click here for more information.   
 

 

CBAJ COVID POLICY

Candle Lighting 
 6:19 pm  

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Ma'ariv
6:25 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
10.47 am

Outdoor Kiddush 
following services

Shabbat Mincha
6:20 pm

Class between Mincha and Ma'ariv

Ma'ariv
 7:05 pm

Shabbat ends
7:17 pm
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Shabbat Mevarchim Bereshit
October 1 - 2 , 2021

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

We will continue to study the laws of prayer between Mincha and Maariv.
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TORAH READING
Genesis 1:1 - 6:8, Artscroll p. 2
Haftarah: Isaiah 42:5 - 43:10, p. 1130

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 
Youth Groups for kids in grades k-5 will run 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.

MAZAL TOV
Mazal Tov to Tani Israel, son of Mark and Chana Israel, and a freshman at University at Albany,  for being awarded the David and Rose Udelson Bray Scholarship by CBAJ this semester. 

CONDOLENCES
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob regrets to inform you of the passing of CBAJ member Esther Massry, wife of the late Morris Massry, of blessed memory, and mother of CBAJ Member Norman (and Micki) Massry, Jane (the late Glenn) Horne, Marilyn Massry, Linda Reynolds, Sheila (Paul) Koppel and Lisa (Jack) Bibas; grandmother of E. Julie (Jimmy), Jason (Paulette), Nicole (David), Murray (Mallory), Ellie (Briana), Esther, Laurie (Ken), Shoshana (Aaron), Murray, Esther and Alex; great-grandmother of Isaac, Ezra, Asher, Leah, Hailey, Norman, Doralice, Alaia, Jonah, Noah, Aaron, Jack and Alivia. The funeral took place yesterday.
May the family be comforted, and may her memory be a blessing.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 
Volunteers are needed to help dismantle the CBAJ sukkah this Sunday, October 3rd, at 8:45 AM - weather permitting.

LIFE & LEGACY *
We are excited and honored to be partnering with 10 other local organizations in the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY™ program. Please help us pay it forward and leave a legacy for future Capital District Jews. Please speak to a Life & Legacy committee member about partnering on this crucial initiative to ensure the vitality of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob for the next 200 years. For more information, contact office@cbaj.org.

YOU SEND IT, WE PRINT IT
Please be sure to send the CBAJ office information about celebrations or other achievements to be mentioned in the weekly e-mail.

DAILY SERVICES
Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am   
Monday: 6:45 am  
Tuesday: 6:55 am
Wednesday and Thursday: 6:35 am, 
                Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
Friday: 6:55 am  
 
Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday:  6:10pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 6:06 pm


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COMMUNITY EVENTS & NEWS

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
New Offerings: Fall 2021 JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched new virtual groups to help: teens “unload;” parents with day-to-day challenges; caregivers with information sharing; older adults with staying safe & connected; grief & loss; pandemic stress; and feeling down and disconnected. 

JFS is helping homebound seniors with kosher meal delivery, grocery shopping and delivery and more. If you would like to volunteer 1-2 hours per week to help a senior, please click here for more information.   
 

 

CBAJ COVID POLICY

Candle Lighting 
 6:31 pm  

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Ma'ariv
6:35 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:46 am

Outdoor Kiddush 
following services

Shabbat Mincha
6:30 pm

Class between Mincha and Ma'ariv

Ma'ariv
 7:20 pm

Shabbat ends
7:29 pm
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Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot
September 24-25, 2021

SPEAKER
Ra'anan Schwarzmer will deliver a Dvar Torah entitled "Why Kohellet?" following morning services.

Rabbi Kean will teach a class between Mincha and Maariv about the laws of Sukkot.

TORAH READING
Exodus 33:12 - 34:26, Artscroll Siddur p. 961
Maftir and Haftarah: Numbers 29:26-31;
Ezekiel 38:18 - 39:16, p. 973

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ

EVENTS
SIMCHAT BEIT HASHOEIVA/SUKKAH PARTY
Sun, Sep 26th, 4:30pm - 6:15pm
Celebrate Sukkot with CBAJ and Congregation Shomray Torah at the CBAJ Sukkah! Live music by Golfstrom Band, dancing, lawn games for children, a magic and science show (for kids grades k-6), and light refreshments!
 
SHEMINI ATZERET/SIMCHAT TORAH AT CBAJ
Yizkor is recited on Tuesday, September 28, during morning services (services begin 9 am).
On Simchat Torah, all services will be indoors, masks required. Weather permitting, food service and dancing will take place outdoors.
Simchat Torah Evening: Services with Hakafot begin at 6:25 pm. Pizza dinner to follow, approximately 8:30 pm.
Simchat Torah Morning: Services with Hakafot begin at 9 am. The Ungerman family breakfast and lunch will be served. A special thanks to Joshua and Amanda Gurock for organizing. 
There will be a parallel women's Torah service at approximately 11 am in the Carr Chapel.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 
Youth Goups for kids in grades k-5 begin on Shemini Atzeret (Tuesday, September 28), 10-11 am. Groups will run each Shabbat morning at 10-11 am.
On Simchat Torah (Wednesday, September 29), groups will be 11 am-12 pm.
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.

Albany NCSY will run a jam-packed Simchat Torah for teens. See attached flyer for full details.
Monday, September 27, 7:30 pm: Senior NCSY dinner following maariv.
Tuesday, September 28, after hakafot: Teen Oneg with singing and desserts (for Junior and Senior NCSY).
Wednesday, September 29, following morning services: Kiddush Conversations (Senior NCSY).
Wednesday, September 29, 3:30-5:30 pm: Hang out at the Pond (Junior and Senior NCSY).

THANK YOU TO OUR SUKKAH BUILDERS
Many thanks to all who took a few hours out of their weekend to help build the sukkah, including Eliot, Eitan, Jude, Steve, Daniel, John, Artie, Marty, Vadim, Josh, Odie, Bob, Jacob, Max, Josh, Matt, Howard, David, Nesanel, Jude, and Rabbi Kean. Thanks also to Seanan for ordering additional materials that we needed to make the sukkah a success this year.

LIFE & LEGACY *
We are excited and honored to be partnering with 10 other local organizations in the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY™ program. Please help us pay it forward and leave a legacy for future Capital District Jews. Please speak to a Life & Legacy committee member about partnering on this crucial initiative to ensure the vitality of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob for the next 200 years. For more information, contact office@cbaj.org.

YOU SEND IT, WE PRINT IT
Please be sure to send the CBAJ office information about celebrations or other achievements to be mentioned in the weekly e-mail.

DAILY SERVICES
Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am  Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Monday: 6:15 am  Hoshana Rabah
Tuesday: 9:00 am Shimini Atzeret (Yizkor)
Wednesday: 9:00 am Simchat Torah
Thursday: 6:45 am
Friday: 6:55 am  
 
Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday  6:25 pm
 *Tuesday, 6:25 pm - Mincha/Maariv with Hakafot 

Candle Lighting Next week:
Monday: 6:26 pm
Tuesday:  after 7:24 pm  
Friday: 6:19 pm


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COMMUNITY EVENTS & NEWS

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
New Offerings: Fall 2021 JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched new virtual groups to help: teens “unload;” parents with day-to-day challenges; caregivers with information sharing; older adults with staying safe & connected; grief & loss; pandemic stress; and feeling down and disconnected. 

JFS is helping homebound seniors with kosher meal delivery, grocery shopping and delivery and more. If you would like to volunteer 1-2 hours per week to help a senior, please click here for more information.   
 

 

CBAJ COVID POLICY

Candle Lighting 
 6:56 pm  

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Ma'ariv
7:00 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:40 am

Outdoor Kiddush 
following services

Shabbat Mincha
6:55 pm

Class between Mincha and Ma'ariv

Ma'ariv
 7:45 pm

Shabbat ends
7:55 pm
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Shabbat Shuva Vayeilech
September 10-11, 2021

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean's Shabbat Shuva discourse will take place after davening. Kiddush to follow.

Rabbi Kean will conclude the Rambam Hilchot Teshuva series between Mincha and Maariv on Shabbat afternoon. 

TORAH READING
Deuteronomy 31:1-30 Artscroll p. 1094  
Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10; Joel 2:11-27; Micah 7:18-20 

SIMCHA KIDDUSH 
Prepared by the Kiddush Committee and sponsored by the families of our celebrants. 

Debbie Fruchtman and Seth Rigberg, in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary.
Deborah Jellett and Daniel Govindan, in honor of the birth of their daughter Elliana Baila.
The Reznik family, in honor of Dina Gottesman’s birthday.
Margie and Stanley Rosenberg, in honor of Miriam and Ephraim Rosenberg’s birthdays and Miriam being accepted to an internship program at Disney World.

CONDOLENCES 
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob regrets to inform you of the passing of Gertrude Kamp, mother of CBAJ member Beverly Shor, grandmother of Samuel, Adam, Rachel, Sara, and Miriam.
The funeral will take place today in Syracuse.
Shiva details to be distributed.

May the family be comforted, and may her memory be a blessing.
 
WEEK DAY LEARNING 

Daily Chofetz Chaim Learning
Each evening, between Mincha and Maariv at weekday minyan, we will learn Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan's work Chofetz Chaim on the laws of lashon hara. The Yamim Noraim is a time where we examine our relationships with others and seek to improve our behavior. This daily learning will help us improve our speech.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 
Stay tuned for future Youth Programming.

CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS
TO BUILD THE CBAJ SUKKAH
Come one, come all!
We plan to build the sukkah on Sunday Sept 12 (poles) and Sunday Sept 19 (walls and s'chach), and we are looking for volunteers (bonus points will be awarded if you can bring a ladder).

COVID Safety:
Before we can build the sukkah, it needs to come down from the attic. This can be an intense workout through an area that may not be the best ventilated. N95 or comparable masks will be provided to volunteers who help with this portion.
Outside work will follow the regular CBAJ masking policy.

We will also need volunteers to dismantle the sukkah - date to be determined.

DAVID AND ROSE UDELSON BRAY
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Applications can now be submitted for the David and Rose Udelson Bray Scholarship Fund. The award is available to support undergraduate or graduate study. 

Details about eligibility, the application process, and award amounts can be found here . Inquiries and completed applications may be sent to  president@cbaj.org. Applications for the fall semester are due by Sunday, September 12.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE 
In partnership with the the Shalom Pantry (Bethlehem Chabad),  in lieu of food donations for the next few weeks we will be collecting school supplies (i.e. notebooks, folders, binders, pencils, pens, colored pencils, markers, crayons, scissors, dry erase markers, pencil/pen cases). There will be a bin outside the parking lot main entrance for convenient drop off or call the office to schedule a drop off time - 518.489.5819 x3.

LIFE & LEGACY *
We are excited and honored to be partnering with 10 other local organizations in the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY™ program. Please help us pay it forward and leave a legacy for future Capital District Jews. Please speak to a Life & Legacy committee member about partnering on this crucial initiative to ensure the vitality of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob for the next 200 years. For more information, contact office@cbaj.org.

YOU SEND IT, WE PRINT IT
Please be sure to send the CBAJ office information about celebrations or other achievements to be mentioned in the weekly e-mail.

DAILY SERVICES
Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am Shacharit and Selichot
Monday: 6:20 am Shacharit and Selichot  
Tuesday: 6:30 am Shacharit and Selichot  
Wednesday: 6:40 am Evev Yom Kippur 
Thursday: Yom Kippur -- See High Holiday registration 
Friday: 6:55 am Shacharit 

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Tuesday: 6:50 pm 
Wednesday: 6:50 pm - Kol Nidre/ Maariv 
Thursday: 5:05 pm Evening services and Havdalah 7:46 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:47 pm
Friday: 6:43 pm


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COMMUNITY EVENTS & NEWS

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
New Offerings: Fall 2021 JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched new virtual groups to help: teens “unload;” parents with day-to-day challenges; caregivers with information sharing; older adults with staying safe & connected; grief & loss; pandemic stress; and feeling down and disconnected. 

JFS is helping homebound seniors with kosher meal delivery, grocery shopping and delivery and more. If you would like to volunteer 1-2 hours per week to help a senior, please click here for more information.   
 

 

CBAJ COVID POLICY

Candle Lighting 
 7:20 pm  

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Ma'ariv
7:00 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:35 am

Outdoor Kiddush 
following services

NCSY Kick-off Programs
6:30 PM  

Shabbat Mincha
7:20 pm

Class between Mincha and Ma'ariv

Ma'ariv
 8:10 pm

Shabbat ends
8:21 pm
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Selichot Kumzits
9:00 pm

Selichot
10:00 pm 

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Shabbat Ki Tavo
August 27-28, 2021

SPECIAL EVENTS THIS SHABBAT

NCSY Kick-Off Programs
This Shabbat, August 28, there will be two programs for teens in grades 6-12. At 6:30 PM in the CBAJ tent (weather permitting), there will be snacks and games. Following Mincha at 7:45 PM, there will be ice cream and learning, entitled "But What'd I Do Wrong?" See flyer below.

Selichot Kumzits
Get in the spirit of the High Holy Days with a moving kumzits/concert in honor of the first night of Selichot, featuring Jack Hartstein and words of Torah from Rabbi Kean. The program begins at 9 PM August 28, at CBAJ. See flyer below.

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah on Shabbat morning.

Rabbi Kean will continue the Rambam Hilchot Teshuva series between Mincha and Maariv on Shabbat afternoon. 

TORAH READING
Deut: 26:1 - 29:8 Artscroll p. 1068  
Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22, p. 1201  

KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIP
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ. 

WEEK DAY LEARNING 

Shloshim for Michael Solomon
On Tuesday, August 31st at 8:00 PM, join the Chevra Kadisha of Capital District, CBAJ, and Cong. Shomray Torah for an evening of learning to honor Michael Solomon, taking place at Cong. Shomray Torah (the Shteeble, 463 New Scotland Avenue).

Daily Chofetz Chaim Learning
Each evening, between Mincha and Maariv at weekday minyan, we will learn Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan's work Chofetz Chaim on the laws of lashon hara. The Yamim Noraim is a time where we examine our relationships with others and seek to improve our behavior. This daily learning will help us improve our speech.

LULAV AND ETROG ORDERING
Please click here to order your lulav and etrog. Orders must be in by September 10th at noon.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 
Stay tuned for future Youth Programming.

DAVID AND ROSE UDELSON BRAY
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Applications can now be submitted for the David and Rose Udelson Bray Scholarship Fund. The award is available to support undergraduate or graduate study. 

Details about eligibility, the application process, and award amounts can be found here . Inquiries and completed applications may be sent to  president@cbaj.org. Applications for the fall semester are due by Sunday, September 12.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE 
In partnership with the the Shalom Pantry (Bethlehem Chabad),  in lieu of food donations for the next few weeks we will be collecting school supplies (i.e. notebooks, folders, binders, pencils, pens, colored pencils, markers, crayons, scissors, dry erase markers, pencil/pen cases). There will be a bin outside the parking lot main entrance for convenient drop off or call the office to schedule a drop off time - 518.489.5819 x3.

LIFE & LEGACY *
We are excited and honored to be partnering with 10 other local organizations in the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY™ program. Please help us pay it forward and leave a legacy for future Capital District Jews. Please speak to a Life & Legacy committee member about partnering on this crucial initiative to ensure the vitality of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob for the next 200 years. For more information, contact office@cbaj.org.

YOU SEND IT, WE PRINT IT
Please be sure to send the CBAJ office information about celebrations or other achievements to be mentioned in the weekly e-mail.

DAILY SERVICES
Shacharit
Sunday  : 8:00 am
Monday & Thurs., Shacharit and Selichot - 6:20 am
Tues., Wed., Fri.:  Shacharit and Selichot - 6:30 am

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 7:15 pm 
Candle Lighting Next week: 7:08 pm

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & NEWS

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
New Offerings: Fall 2021 JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched new virtual groups to help: teens “unload;” parents with day-to-day challenges; caregivers with information sharing; older adults with staying safe & connected; grief & loss; pandemic stress; and feeling down and disconnected. 

JFS is helping homebound seniors with kosher meal delivery, grocery shopping and delivery and more. If you would like to volunteer 1-2 hours per week to help a senior, please click here for more information.   
 

 

CBAJ COVID POLICY

Candle Lighting 
 7:42 pm  

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Ma'ariv
7:00 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:30 am

Outdoor Kiddush 
following services
  
Shabbat Mincha
7:40 pm

Class between Mincha and Ma'ariv

Ma'ariv
 8:35 pm

Shabbat ends
8:45 pm

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Shabbat Shoftim
August 13-14, 2021

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah on Shabbat morning.

Rabbi Kean will continue the Rambam Hilchot Teshuva series between Mincha and Maariv on Shabbat afternoon. 
Topics we will discuss: Who do we confess sins to? What is unique about Teshuva on Yom Kippur? How do we do Teshuva for interpersonal sins? Can I refuse to accept an apology?

TORAH READING
Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9, Artscroll p. 1024
Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12-52:12, p. 1199

KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIP
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ

OUTDOOR MUSICAL KABBALAT SHABBAT NEXT WEEK, 8/20
Please join us for a special outdoor musical Kabbalat Shabbat next week, parshat Ki Tetzei (8/20) in the CBAJ tent (weather permitting).

LEARNING OPPORTUNITES AND EVENTS
FOR UPCOMING HIGH HOLIDAYS 

Daily Chofetz Chaim Learning
Starting this Sunday, August 8, between Mincha and Maariv at weekday minyan, we will learn Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan's work Chofetz Chaim on the laws of lashon hara. The Yamim Noraim is a time where we examine our relationships with others and seek to improve our behavior. This daily learning will help us improve our speech.

Shabbat Learning
We will continue learning Rambam's Hilkhot Teshuva (Laws of Repentance) between Mincha and Maariv on Shabbat.

Selichot Kumzits
Selichot begin Saturday night, August 28. Our annual Selichot Kumzits will take place at 9 pm.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 
Stay tuned for future Youth Programming.

DAVID AND ROSE UDELSON BRAY
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Applications can now be submitted for the David and Rose Udelson Bray Scholarship Fund. The award is available to support undergraduate or graduate study. 

Details about eligibility, the application process, and award amounts can be found here . Inquiries and completed applications may be sent to  president@cbaj.org. Applications for the fall semester are due by Sunday, September 12.


LIFE & LEGACY *
We are excited and honored to be partnering with 10 other local organizations in the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY™ program. Please help us pay it forward and leave a legacy for future Capital District Jews. Please speak to a Life & Legacy committee member about partnering on this crucial initiative to ensure the vitality of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob for the next 200 years. For more information, contact office@cbaj.org.

YOU SEND IT, WE PRINT IT
Please be sure to send the CBAJ office information about celebrations or other achievements to be mentioned in the weekly e-mail.

DAILY SERVICES
Shacharit
Sunday  : 8:00 am
Monday and Thursday: 6:45 am    
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday:  6:55 am

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 7:35 pm 
Candle Lighting Next week: 7:31 pm

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & NEWS

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
New Offerings: Spring 2021 JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched new virtual groups to help: teens “unload;” parents with day-to-day challenges; caregivers with information sharing; older adults with staying safe & connected; grief & loss; pandemic stress; and feeling down and disconnected. 

JFS is offering many programs and help at this time, and they also seek volunteers for many of those initiatives.  Click here for more information if you'd like to volunteer or participate.   

 

CBAJ COVID POLICY

Candle Lighting 
 8:02 pm  

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Ma'ariv
7:00 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:23 am

Outdoor Kiddush 
following services
  
Shabbat Mincha
8:00 pm

Class between Mincha and Ma'ariv

Ma'ariv
 8:55 pm

Shabbat ends
9:05 pm

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Shabbat  Eikev
July 30-31, 2021

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah on Shabbat morning.

Rabbi Kean will teach a class between Mincha and Maariv on Shabbat afternoon. We will continue studying Maimonides' Hilkhot Teshuva (Laws of Repentence) in preparation for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.

TORAH READING
Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25, Artscroll p. 980 
Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3, p. 1197

KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIP
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ

UPCOMING LECTURE SERIES 
CBAJ is proud to partner with the Jewish Center (Manhattan), Queens Jewish Center, and Congregation Agudath Sholom (Stamford, CT) to present a pre-High Holiday lecture series via Zoom. The first lecture will be on August 9th. See attached flier for details. 

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 
Stay tuned for future Youth Programming.

LIFE & LEGACY *
We are excited and honored to be partnering with 10 other local organizations in the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY™ program. Please help us pay it forward and leave a legacy for future Capital District Jews. Please speak to a Life & Legacy committee member about partnering on this crucial initiative to ensure the vitality of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob for the next 200 years. For more information, contact office@cbaj.org.

YOU SEND IT, WE PRINT IT
Please be sure to send the CBAJ office information about celebrations or other achievements to be mentioned in the weekly e-mail.

DAILY SERVICES
Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am
Monday and Thursday: 6:45 am  
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday:  6:55 am
Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 pm 
Candle Lighting Next week: 7:53 pm

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & NEWS

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
New Offerings: Spring 2021 JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched new virtual groups to help: teens “unload;” parents with day-to-day challenges; caregivers with information sharing; older adults with staying safe & connected; grief & loss; pandemic stress; and feeling down and disconnected. 

JFS is offering many programs and help at this time, and they also seek volunteers for many of those initiatives.  Click here for more information if you'd like to volunteer or participate.   

 

Candle Lighting 
 8:14 pm  

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Ma'ariv
7:00 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:16 am

Special lecture following services

Outdoor Kiddush Luncheon
following lecture
  
Shabbat Mincha
1:30 pm*

Shabbat Ma'ariv
 9:35 pm

Sunday 
Mincha / Ma'ariv 
8:10 pm

Fast Ends 
9:06 pm

Shabbat ends
9:21 pm*

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Shabbat Hazon Devarim
July 16-17, 2021

PLEASE NOTE CORRECTED TIMES FOR:
SHABBAT END TIME, TISHA B'AV MINCHA, WEEKDAY MINCHA/MAARIV NEXT WEEK

CBAJ COVID POLICY UPDATES

• Registration is no longer required for services.
• We still request those who are able to help our Minyan status register for weekday and Friday and Shabbat afternoon services, so that we can continue to confirm a Minyan for those times.
• Fully vaccinated community members are welcome to register as "vaccinated" at this link , following which masks will be optional for those individuals. 
• If you feel sick at all, please exercise good judgment and stay home rather than attending services, regardless of vaccine status.
• Children are welcome at CBAJ, however, unvaccinated children must continue wearing face masks while indoors.
  
  

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a lecture after morning services end entitled "How Do We Understand Jewish History?" in which we will explore the tension between the Chosenness of Israel on the one hand and the legacy of our sins as the reason for our exile on the other.

TORAH READING
Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22, Artscroll p. 938 
Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1-27, p. 1195

TISHA B'AV
Tisha B'Av begins on this Shabbat, Saturday, July 17, at 8:29 pm and concludes Sunday, July 18, at 9:06 pm.
Saturday, July 17--Tisha B'Av Eve
Shabbat ends: 9:21 pm*
Maariv and Eicha: 9:35 pm
Sunday, July 18
Shacharit with Kinnot and Kinnot explanations: 9 am
Children's Tisha B'Av Picturebook reading: 2 pm in the Main Sanctuary
Text-study of Eicha (Lamentations): 7 pm in the Main Sanctuary
Mincha & Maariv: 8 pm

YOUTH PROGRAMMING

CBAJ Mini Minyan - Weather permitting only; 10:30-11:00am  All ages through 5th grade welcome. Grassy area next to the playground in the back.
Parents must accompany children under 5 years of age.  All other children may be dropped off for program and picked up at the end of the program.

SHABBOT HAZON KIDDUSH LUNCHEON
The Kiddush Committee is providing a kiddush luncheon this Shabbat. All can enjoy a picnic style luncheon after Rabbi Kean's lecture. We hope to hold kiddish and lunch outdoors, but if the weather is rainy, we will remain indoors and the protocol will be explained during the announcements. 

This kiddush luncheon is being sponsored by Stephanie and Drew Kugler (and some of their friends), and the Kuglers send the following message to the Beth Abe community: 

Dear CBAJ community,
We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all of you at CBAJ. This shul has been a warm home to us for many years and it has been our privilege to be part of this wonderful community. We have experienced many life events together and have also been honored to work beside you.

It is with mixed emotions that we are moving. Albany will always be home base for us.  We look forward to seeing you when we visit. Wishing you all many blessings, and may we celebrate future simchas together.

Much gratitude,
Stephanie and Drew

THANK YOU
Thank you to all who volunteered and worked hard to clean up and beautify our CBAJ Playground - a wonderful place for our families to meet up and enjoy time together outside.

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
The CBAJ Family is available to speak with you.
Rabbi Kean can be reached at rabbi@cbaj.org.  Please call the CBAJ Office to leave a message, 518.489-5819 x3,  or email office@cbaj.org. 
CBAJ President Artie Brenner is reachable at  president@cbaj.org . The Chesed committee can be reached through the form below.

CHESED AT CBAJ
If you would like help with shopping, errands, or other things since you are remaining home as much as possible, or conversely, if you would like to volunteer to help people in the community who may need help,  please fill out the form at this link .  Please be in touch with Rabbi Kean with any needs.

YOU SEND IT, WE PRINT IT
Please be sure to send the CBAJ office information about celebrations or other achievements to be mentioned in the weekly e-mail and printed notes.

ACCESS INFORMATION FOR OUR VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Our Zoom conferences can be accessed on a computer or smartphone at:  https://zoom.us/j/9405089347 and entering password 613518.

LIFE & LEGACY *
We are excited and honored to be partnering with 10 other local organizations in the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY™ program. We completed a successful first year!  Please help us pay it forward and leave a legacy for future Capital District Jews. Please speak to a Life & Legacy committee member about partnering on this crucial initiative to ensure the vitality of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob for the next 200 years. Please consider completing a Letter of Intent. For more information, contact office@cbaj.org.

DAILY SERVICES
Shacharit
Sunday: 9:00 am Shacharit with Kinnot  
Monday and Thursday: 6:45 am  
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday:  6:55 am
Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday  8:00 pm*
Fast Ends 9:06 pm
Havdalah (blessing for wine and final blessing only) is recited before eating. 
Monday - Thursday: 8:15 pm*
Candle Lighting Next week: 8:09 pm




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COMMUNITY EVENTS & NEWS

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
New Offerings: Spring 2021 JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched new virtual groups to help: teens “unload;” parents with day-to-day challenges; caregivers with information sharing; older adults with staying safe & connected; grief & loss; pandemic stress; and feeling down and disconnected. 

JFS is offering many programs and help at this time, and they also seek volunteers for many of those initiatives.  Click here for more information if you'd like to volunteer or participate.   

CORONA-VIRUS INFORMATION
If you have health related questions, concerns, or needs regarding COVID-19, St. Peters Health Partners has social workers and nurses available to speak with you at 518-525-1132.  If you need more emotional support during this difficult time,
the NY State COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline is 844-863-9314.