CBAJ Notes Weekly E-mail

Shabbat Tzav

03/18/2022 12:03:57 PM

Mar18

Shabbat Tzav
March 18 - 19, 2022

Candle Lighting
6:46 pm

Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
6:45 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
10:02 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
6:45 pm

Ma'ariv
7:40 pm

Shabbat ends
7:48 pm

TORAH READING
Leviticus 6:1 - 8:36, Artscroll p.568
Haftarah: Jeremiah 7:21 - 8:3; 9:22 - 9:23, p.1167

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

Between Shabbat Mincha and Saturday night Maariv, Rabbi Kean will start a new mini-series on the laws philosophy of Pesach.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ.

MAZAL TOV
Mazal tov to Rabbi Moshe & Rebbetzin Rochel Bomzer on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Tzvi Hellman this weekend. Mazal tov to Tzvi's parents, Rabbi Jay & Faigie Hellman.

Mazal tov to Rabbi Moshe & Rebbetzin Rochel Bomzer on the engagement of their granddaughter, Leah Goldblatt, to Moshe Sprei. 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.

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

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine ongoing, I urge you to take a moment to pray on their behalf. If you are able to, please consider donating to a relief fund for the Ukrainian people, such as the Orthodox Union's Ukraine fund. We pray for the safety of all Ukrainians, including the tens of thousands of Jewish Ukrainians.

Shabbat Shalom & Shushan Purim Sameach,
Rabbi Ben Kean

NEW CBAJ ENDEAVORS

SECURITY TRAINING
The CBAJ Security Committee is planning a CSS level 1 training - This training is open to anyone interested in joining the security committee or who would like to learn how to react in an emergency - such as the incident in Colleyville, TX. Click here to register your interest - schedule will be determined by registrations.

CBAJ CHILDREN'S BOOK DRIVE
Pay it forward and donate a book!
CBAJ is participating in a book drive to benefit children in our community.
Please drop off secular children's books in good or like new condition at CBAJ.

There is a box in the lobby and a box outside the parking lot doors for your donations.

YOM HASHOAH CANDLE DISTRIBUTION
Sunday, March 20, 9:00 am-12:00 pm at Congregation Beth Emeth
Please join the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs Hudson Valley Region distribute Yellow Candles to mark Yom HaShoah. Arrive at Congregation Beth Emeth 9:00 am-12:00 pm this Sunday, and you will be assigned a route to deliver candles. Candles are delivered to all members of participating Capital District synagogues (including CBAJ).
For more information, contact Bob Crystal.

WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ

WEEKLY CLASSES
**Please note that due to changing service times with the time change, some of our classes have changed times.**

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
**Please note the time change.**
Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the Parshah
This Thursday night (3/24) at 7:45 pm.
Join for in-depth discussions on topics in the weekly parasha on the CBAJ Zoom room*.

TALMUD CLASS
**Please note the time change**
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 5:45 pm.

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

SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES -
LAWS AND HASHKAFAH OF PESACH
Join us between Shabbat Mincha and Saturday night Maariv for a discussion of the laws and thought of Passover, each Shabbat between this week and Passover.

TALMUDIC PERSONALITIES
The fourth and final installment of Talmudic Personalities, "Heleni HaMalka: Queen, Convert, and Moral & Halachic Role Model," will be rescheduled for a later date.

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 has concluded.
The second semester is now underway!
Contact Rabbi Kean to learn about enrolling

NCSY Events
Stay tuned for upcoming events, including the next Chapter Shabbaton on March 26th.

DAILY SERVICES

March 20 - March 25, 2022

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

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 6:55 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 6:55 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 & ANNOUNCEMENTS

KOSHER PRICE CHOPPER PASSOVER MENU 2022
Our local Kosher Price Chopper is offering a Passover Menu - click here to view.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
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.

Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees. The next meeting is April 10.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

JEWISH FEDERATION OF NENY EVENTS
The Jewish Federation provides a variety of ways to help connect Jewish people in our area. CBAJ is proud to cosponsor a Virtual Jewish Speed Dating for ages 50+ event on March 23, at 7PM - free to participate. Click on the link above for registration details.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Zachor Vayikra

03/11/2022 08:50:12 AM

Mar11

Shabbat Zachor Vayikra
March 11 - 12, 2022

Candle Lighting
5:38 pm

Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
5:40 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:09 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:35 pm

Shabbat ends
6:40 pm

Ma'ariv
6:55 pm

TORAH READING
Leviticus 1:1 - 5:26, p. 545
Maftir: Deuteronomy 25:17 - 19, 1066
Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2 - 34, 1214

SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE SHABBAT
Please see below for CBAJ Scholar-in-Residence Sarah Robinson's speaking schedule for Shabbat.

The Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat is sponsored by:

Millie & Daniel Grossberg
Paula Mosher
Laura & Zvi Segal
Joshua Schulman-Marcus & Sandra Sabzevari
Mark & Marta Koblenz
Dina Gottesman & Dan Reznik
Steven Rich
Marjorie & Stuart Gang
Johanna Steper

SIMCHA KIDDUSH
The Simcha Kiddush Luncheon this Shabbat is prepared by the Simcha Kiddush Committee, and co-sponsored by CBAJ, the Adult Education Committee in honor of our Scholar-in Residence guest speaker Sarah Robinson, and by the families of our celebrants:

Amy Svirsky Abolafia in honor of Mitch Abolafia’s special birthday and Jacob Abolafia’s birthday.

Stacy and David Cohen in honor of their son’s,
Ben Cohen & Steven Cohen, birthdays.

Robert Crystal in honor of his 53rd Bar mitzvah anniversary.

Debbie Fruchter Robinson, mother of our guest speaker Sarah Robinson, in memory of Debbie’s parents Rabbi Alfred and Jeannette Fruchter of Beth Tephilah Synagogue of Troy, NY.

Debra Fruchtman & Seth Rigberg in honor of the birthdays of Netanya Rigberg Simons and Johanna Steper.

Marc Gronich in honor of Paula Gronich’s birthday.

Moshe Kudan in honor of Miriam and Avi Berman on the birth of a boy! Mazal Tov to the proud grandparents Lynn & Harvey Berman and Shayna & Ruvain Kudan.

Paula Mosher, in honor of her and Paul Mosher’s ז”ל granddaughter Anna Michal Dietrich who has been admitted to the doctoral program in math at Brown University.

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.

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

I am very excited about our guest scholar, Sarah Robinson, and I hope that you will join us in learning Torah about Purim and Megillat Ester.

Please note that this week is Shabbat Zachor, and it is a mitzvah to hear Parshat Zachor (this week's Maftir).

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine ongoing, I urge you to take a moment to pray on their behalf. If you are able to, please consider donating to a relief fund for the Ukrainian people, such as the Orthodox Union's Ukraine fund. We pray for the safety of all Ukrainians, including the tens of thousands of Jewish Ukrainians.

Shabbat Shalom & Chodesh Tov,
Rabbi Ben Kean

Scholar
In Residence
Shabbat

Join us for a fun, meaningful, and enriching Shabbat of learning about Megillat Ester with guest scholar Sarah Robinson, on Shabbat Zachor, March 11-12.

As part of the Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat,
The CBAJ Adult Education Committee invites you
to attend the Scholar-in-Residence Friday Night Dinner, March 11th, at 7:00 PM (By registration only)
and
The Simcha Committee invites you to attend the Simcha Kiddush Luncheon on Shabbat, March 12th
(As always, all are welcome to Kiddush, no registration required)

Schedule of
Events

Friday, March 11
Friday night services: 5:40 PM
Friday night dinner: 7:00 PM (By registration only)
Friday night lecture: 8:00 PM
Why Does Esther Include Vashti in her Story?

Saturday, March 12
Shabbat morning services: 9:00 AM
Shabbat morning lecture: 11:00 AM
Hidden in Plain Sight: Nes Nigleh V'Nistar in the Megilah
Simcha Kiddush Luncheon: 12:00 PM
(Catered by Wandering Que)

Motzaei Shabbat (Saturday Night)
Fireside Discussion: 8:00 PM
(In-person and on CBAJ Zoom Room)
Rabbi Kean will interview Sarah on Purim, Torah learning, Jewish community issues, and viewer submitted questions!

All of the lectures, all services, and Kiddush are open to all, free of charge.
Friday night dinner is limited to paid registration.

NEW CBAJ ENDEAVORS

SECURITY TRAINING
The CBAJ Security Committee is planning a CSS level 1 training - This training is open to anyone interested in joining the security committee or who would like to learn how to react in an emergency - such as the incident in Colleyville, TX. Click here to register your interest - schedule to follow

CBAJ CHILDREN'S BOOK DRIVE
Pay it forward and donate a book!
CBAJ is participating in a book drive to benefit the children in our community.
Please drop off secular children's books in good or like new condition at CBAJ.

This book drive will be ongoing until June. To get started we would like to fill the box for Purim.
There will be a box in the lobby and a box outside the parking lot doors for your donations

PURIM AT CBAJ

PLEASE NOTE THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL MEGILLAH READINGS.
Masks are NOT required at the carnival.

Wednesday, March 16, Fast of Esther
Shacharit 6:20 AM & Mincha 6:45 PM
With Zecher L'Machatzit Ha-shekel

Maariv & Family Megillah Reading 7:15 PM
Followed by a Light Break Fast
An additional "quiet" Megillah Reading to follow
at approximately 9:00 PM

Thursday, March 17
Shacharit & Megillah Reading 6:15 AM
Remember Tzedakah for Matanot L'evyonim

Family Friendly Megillah Reading 5:00 PM
Followed by the Purim Carnival!

CBAJ & HACD PURIM CARNIVAL
A Festive Dinner ("Seudah") & Carnival 6:00 PM
(Following the Megillah Reading)
Fun, Food, Entertainment, and the World Famous Bounce Party!

WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ

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 Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*. We are studying Masechet Makkot.
The Talmud Shiur will not meet this Shabbat due to the Scholar-in-Residence Fireside Chat.

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

SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES -
TALMUDIC PERSONALITIES
The fourth and final installment of Talmudic Personalities, "Heleni HaMalka: Queen, Convert, and Moral & Halachic Role Model," will be rescheduled for a later date.

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 has concluded.
The second semester is now underway!
Contact Rabbi Kean to learn about enrolling

NCSY Events
Stay tuned for upcoming events, including the next Chapter Shabbaton on March 26th.

DAILY SERVICES

March 13 - March 18, 2022
Daylight Savings Time starts
Reset your clocks - spring forward

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am
Mon, Tues, Fri: 6:45 am

Wednesday: 6:30 am
Taanit Esther - Erev Purim
Shacharit and Selichot

Thursday: 6:45 pm
Purim

Mincha/Maariv:
Sun, Mon, Tues, Fri: 6:45 pm

Wednesday: 6:40 pm
Fast Ends 7:33 pm

Thursday: 6:45 pm
Purim

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 6:46 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 & ANNOUNCEMENTS

AN ALL WOMEN'S PURIM SHPIEL
The Friendship Circle presents Shushan Nights, an all-women's Purim shpiel, for women and girls only, on Sunday, March 13 at 5:00 PM at Albany Jewish Community Center. This is an original comedy musical written and directed by Elisheva Liberman, and starring many of our CBAJ members. Advance ticket pricing of $15(women)/$10(girls) is available until March 9th ($18 afterwards). Visit www.capitalfriends.org to purchase.

KOSHER PRICE CHOPPER PASSOVER MENU 2022
Our local Kosher Price Chopper is offering a Passover Menu - click here to view.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
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.

Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees. The next meeting is March 13.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

JEWISH FEDERATION OF NENY EVENTS
The Jewish Federation provides a variety of ways to help connect Jewish people in our area. CBAJ is proud to cosponsor a Virtual Jewish Speed Dating for ages 50+ event on March 23, at 7PM - free to participate. Click on the link above for registration details.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

REVISED: Shabbat Pekudei - many updates - please review.

03/04/2022 01:29:57 PM

Mar4

Shabbat Pekudei
March 4 - 5, 2022

Candle Lighting
5:30 pm

Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
5:30 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:15 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:40 pm

Shabbat ends
6:31 pm

Ma'ariv
6:50 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 38:21 - 40:38, p.530
Haftarah: I Kings 7:51 - 8:21, p. 1164

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by Stuart Gang.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by CBAJ.

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club
during kiddush this Shabbat with Jack Hartstein.

FAMILY LEARNING NIGHT
We invite families with children in grades K-8th to join
us for a SECOND fun-packed family learning night,
this Saturday night at 8 PM. The will be learning, refreshments, and prizes.

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.

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

Unfortunately, I am feeling under the weather, and so in keeping with CBAJ's COVID-19 policy, I will not be seeing you at shul this Shabbat. So far, I have tested negative for COVID-19, my symptoms have been relatively mild, and Miriam and I have everything that we need. We regret that we will unable to join you this Shabbat.

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine ongoing, I urge you to take a moment to pray on their behalf. If you are able to, please consider donating to a relief fund for the Ukrainian people, such the Orthodox Union's Ukraine fund. We pray for the safety of all Ukrainians, including the tens of thousands of Jewish Ukrainians.

Shabbat Shalom & Chodesh Tov,
Rabbi Ben Kean

Scholar
In Residence
Shabbat

Join us for a fun, meaningful, and enriching Shabbat of learning about Megillat Ester with guest scholar Sarah Robinson, on Shabbat Zachor, March 11-12.

As part of the Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat,
The CBAJ Adult Education Committee invites you
to attend the Scholar-in-Residence Friday Night Dinner, March 11th, at 7:00 PM (By registration only)
and
The Simcha Committee invites you to attend the Simcha Kiddush Luncheon on Shabbat, March 12th
(As always, all are welcome to Kiddush, no registration required)

Click here to register for Friday Night Dinner
Click here to be a Sponsor for Scholar in Residence Programming
Click here to be a Sponsor for the Simcha Kiddush Luncheon

Schedule of
Events

Friday, March 11
Friday night services: 5:40 PM
Friday night dinner: 7:00 PM (By registration only)
Friday night lecture: 8:00 PM
Why Does Esther Include Vashti in her Story?

Saturday, March 12
Shabbat morning services: 9:00 AM
Shabbat morning lecture: 11:00 AM
Hidden in Plain Sight: Nes Nigleh V'Nistar in the Megilah
Simcha Kiddush Luncheon: 12:00 PM
(Catered by Wandering Que)

Motzaei Shabbat (Saturday Night)
Fireside Discussion: 8:00 PM
(In-person and on CBAJ Zoom Room)
Rabbi Kean will interview Sarah on Purim, Torah learning, Jewish community issues, and viewer submitted questions!

All of the lectures, all services, and Kiddush are open to all, free of charge.
Friday night dinner is limited to paid registration.

PURIM AT CBAJ

Wednesday, March 16, Fast of Esther
Shacharit 6:20 AM & Mincha 6:45 PM
With Zecher L'Machatzit Ha-shekel

Maariv & Family Megillah Reading 7:15 PM
Followed by a Light Break Fast
An additional "quiet" Megillah Reading to follow
at approximately 9:00 PM

Thursday, March 17
Shacharit & Megillah Reading 6:15 AM
Remeber Tzedakah for Matanot L'evyonim

Family Friendly Megillah Reading 5:00 PM
Followed by the Purim Carnival!

CBAJ & HACD PURIM CARNIVAL
A Festive Dinner ("Seudah") & Carnival 6:00 PM
(Following the Megillah Reading)
Fun, Food, Entertainment, and the World Famous Bounce Party!

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 Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*. We are studying Masechet Makkot.
This week, shiur begins at 7:30 PM

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

SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES -
TALMUDIC PERSONALITIES
The fourth and final installment of Talmudic Personalities, "Heleni HaMalka: Queen, Convert, and Moral & Halachic Role Model," will be rescheduled for a later date.

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 has concluded.
The second semester is now underway!
Contact Rabbi Kean to learn about enrolling

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club during Kiddush with Jack Hartstein.

NCSY Events
Stay tuned for upcoming events

DAILY SERVICES

March 6 - March 11, 2022

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

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Friday: 5:40 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 5:38 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 & ANNOUNCEMENTS

AN ALL WOMEN'S PURIM SHPIEL
The Friendship Circle presents Shushan Nights, an all-women's Purim shpiel, for women and girls only, on Sunday, March 13 at 5:00 PM at Albany Jewish Community Center. This is an original comedy musical written and directed by Elisheva Liberman, and starring many of our CBAJ members. Advance ticket pricing of $15(women)/$10(girls) is available until March 9th ($18 afterwards). Visit www.capitalfriends.org to purchase.

KOSHER PRICE CHOPPER PASSOVER MENU 2022
Our local Kosher Price Chopper is offering a Passover Menu - click here to view.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
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.

Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees. The next meeting is March 13.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

JEWISH FEDERATION OF NENY EVENTS
The Jewish Federation provides a variety of ways to help connect Jewish people in our area. CBAJ is proud to cosponsor a Virtual Jewish Speed Dating for ages 50+ event on March 23, at 7PM - free to participate. Click on the link above for registration details.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

REVISED: Shabbat Terumah - all service times corrected

03/04/2022 12:44:43 PM

Mar4

Shabbat Terumah
March 4 - 5, 2022

Candle Lighting
5:30 pm

Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
5:30 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:16 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:40 pm

Shabbat ends
6:31 pm

Ma'ariv
6:50 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 25:1 - 27:19, Artscroll p. 444
Maftir: Deuteronomy 25:17 - 19, 1066
Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2 - 24, 1214

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by Stuart Gang.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by CBAJ.

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club
during kiddush this Shabbat with Jack Hartstein.

FAMILY LEARNING NIGHT
We invite families with children in grades K-8th to join
us for a SECOND fun-packed family learning night,
this Saturday night at 8 PM. The will be learning, refreshments, and prizes.

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.

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

Unfortunately, I am feeling under the weather, and so in keeping with CBAJ's COVID-19 policy, I will not be seeing you at shul this Shabbat. So far, I have tested negative for COVID-19, my symptoms have been relatively mild, and Miriam and I have everything that we need. We regret that we will unable to join you this Shabbat.

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine ongoing, I urge you to take a moment to pray on their behalf. If you are able to, please consider donating to a relief fund for the Ukrainian people, such the Orthodox Union's Ukraine fund. We pray for the safety of all Ukrainians, including the tens of thousands of Jewish Ukrainians.

Shabbat Shalom & Chodesh Tov,
Rabbi Ben Kean

Scholar
In Residence
Shabbat

Join us for a fun, meaningful, and enriching Shabbat of learning about Megillat Ester with guest scholar Sarah Robinson, on Shabbat Zachor, March 11-12.

As part of the Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat,
The CBAJ Adult Education Committee invites you
to attend the Scholar-in-Residence Friday Night Dinner, March 11th, at 7:00 PM (By registration only)
and
The Simcha Committee invites you to attend the Simcha Kiddush Luncheon on Shabbat, March 12th
(As always, all are welcome to Kiddush,no registration required)

Click here to register for Friday Night Dinner
Click here to be a Sponsor for Scholar in Residence Programming
Click here to be a Sponsor for the Simcha Kiddush Luncheon

Schedule of
Events

Friday, March 11
Friday night services: 5:40 PM
Friday night dinner: 7:00 PM (By registration only)
Friday night lecture: 8:00 PM
Why Does Esther Include Vashti in her Story?

Saturday, March 12
Shabbat morning services: 9:00 AM
Shabbat morning lecture: 11:00 AM
Hidden in Plain Sight: Nes Nigleh V'Nistar in the Megilah
Simcha Kiddush Luncheon: 12:00 PM
(Catered by Wandering Que)

Motzaei Shabbat (Saturday Night)
Fireside Discussion: 8:00 PM
(In-person and on CBAJ Zoom Room)
Rabbi Kean will interview Sarah on Purim, Torah learning, Jewish community issues, and viewer submitted questions!

All of the lectures, all services, and Kiddush are open to all, free of charge.
Friday night dinner is limited to paid registration.

PURIM AT CBAJ

Wednesday, March 16, Fast of Esther
Shacharit 6:20 AM & Mincha 6:45 PM
With Zecher L'Machatzit Ha-shekel

Maariv & Family Megillah Reading 7:15 PM
Followed by a Light Break Fast
An additional "quiet" Megillah Reading to follow
at approximately 9:00 PM

Thursday, March 17
Shacharit & Megillah Reading 6:15 AM
Remeber Tzedakah for Matanot L'evyonim

Family Friendly Megillah Reading 5:00 PM
Followed by the Purim Carnival!

CBAJ & HACD PURIM CARNIVAL
A Festive Dinner ("Seudah") & Carnival 6:00 PM
(Following the Megillah Reading)
Fun, Food, Entertainment, and the World Famous Bounce Party!

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 Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*. We are studying Masechet Makkot.
This week, shiur begins at 7:30 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.

Torah High
The first semester of Torah High has concluded.
The second semester is now underway!
Contact Rabbi Kean to learn about enrolling

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club during Kiddush with Jack Hartstein.

NCSY Events
Stay tuned for upcoming events

DAILY SERVICES

March 6 - March 11, 2022

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

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Friday: 5:40 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 5:38 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 & ANNOUNCEMENTS

AN ALL WOMEN'S PURIM SHPIEL
The Friendship Circle presents Shushan Nights, an all-women's Purim shpiel, for women and girls only, on Sunday, March 13 at 5:00 PM at Albany Jewish Community Center. This is an original comedy musical written and directed by Elisheva Liberman, and starring many of our CBAJ members. Advance ticket pricing of $15(women)/$10(girls) is available until March 9th ($18 afterwards). Visit www.capitalfriends.org to purchase.

KOSHER PRICE CHOPPER PASSOVER MENU 2022
Our local Kosher Price Chopper is offering a Passover Menu - click here to view.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
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.

Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees. The next meeting is March 13.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

JEWISH FEDERATION OF NENY EVENTS
The Jewish Federation provides a variety of ways to help connect Jewish people in our area. CBAJ is proud to cosponsor a Virtual Jewish Speed Dating for ages 50+ event on March 23, at 7PM - free to participate. Click on the link above for registration details.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Terumah

03/04/2022 12:27:12 PM

Mar4

Shabbat Terumah
March 4 - 5, 2022

Candle Lighting
4:54 pm

Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
5:55 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:38 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:35 pm

Shabbat ends
5:57 pm

Ma'ariv
6:15 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 25:1 - 27:19, Artscroll p. 444
Maftir: Deuteronomy 25:17 - 19, 1066
Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2 - 24, 1214

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by Stuart Gang.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by CBAJ.

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club
during kiddush this Shabbat with Jack Hartstein.

FAMILY LEARNING NIGHT
We invite families with children in grades K-8th to join
us for a SECOND fun-packed family learning night,
this Saturday night at 8 PM. The will be learning, refreshments, and prizes.

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.

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

Unfortunately, I am feeling under the weather, and so in keeping with CBAJ's COVID-19 policy, I will not be seeing you at shul this Shabbat. So far, I have tested negative for COVID-19, my symptoms have been relatively mild, and Miriam and I have everything that we need. We regret that we will unable to join you this Shabbat.

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine ongoing, I urge you to take a moment to pray on their behalf. If you are able to, please consider donating to a relief fund for the Ukrainian people, such the Orthodox Union's Ukraine fund. We pray for the safety of all Ukrainians, including the tens of thousands of Jewish Ukrainians.

Shabbat Shalom & Chodesh Tov,
Rabbi Ben Kean

Scholar
In Residence
Shabbat

Join us for a fun, meaningful, and enriching Shabbat of learning about Megillat Ester with guest scholar Sarah Robinson, on Shabbat Zachor, March 11-12.

As part of the Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat,
The CBAJ Adult Education Committee invites you
to attend the Scholar-in-Residence Friday Night Dinner, March 11th, at 7:00 PM (By registration only)
and
The Simcha Committee invites you to attend the Simcha Kiddush Luncheon on Shabbat, March 12th
(As always, all are welcome to Kiddush,no registration required)

Click here to register for Friday Night Dinner
Click here to be a Sponsor for Scholar in Residence Programming
Click here to be a Sponsor for the Simcha Kiddush Luncheon

Schedule of
Events

Friday, March 11
Friday night services: 5:40 PM
Friday night dinner: 7:00 PM (By registration only)
Friday night lecture: 8:00 PM
Why Does Esther Include Vashti in her Story?

Saturday, March 12
Shabbat morning services: 9:00 AM
Shabbat morning lecture: 11:00 AM
Hidden in Plain Sight: Nes Nigleh V'Nistar in the Megilah
Simcha Kiddush Luncheon: 12:00 PM
(Catered by Wandering Que)

Motzaei Shabbat (Saturday Night)
Fireside Discussion: 8:00 PM
(In-person and on CBAJ Zoom Room)
Rabbi Kean will interview Sarah on Purim, Torah learning, Jewish community issues, and viewer submitted questions!

All of the lectures, all services, and Kiddush are open to all, free of charge.
Friday night dinner is limited to paid registration.

PURIM AT CBAJ

Wednesday, March 16, Fast of Esther
Shacharit 6:20 AM & Mincha 6:45 PM
With Zecher L'Machatzit Ha-shekel

Maariv & Family Megillah Reading 7:15 PM
Followed by a Light Break Fast
An additional "quiet" Megillah Reading to follow
at approximately 9:00 PM

Thursday, March 17
Shacharit & Megillah Reading 6:15 AM
Remeber Tzedakah for Matanot L'evyonim

Family Friendly Megillah Reading 5:00 PM
Followed by the Purim Carnival!

CBAJ & HACD PURIM CARNIVAL
A Festive Dinner ("Seudah") & Carnival 6:00 PM
(Following the Megillah Reading)
Fun, Food, Entertainment, and the World Famous Bounce Party!

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 Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*. We are studying Masechet Makkot.
This week, shiur begins at 7:30 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.

Torah High
The first semester of Torah High has concluded.
The second semester is now underway!
Contact Rabbi Kean to learn about enrolling

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club during Kiddush with Jack Hartstein.

NCSY Events
Stay tuned for upcoming events

DAILY SERVICES

March 6 - March 11, 2022

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

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Friday: 5:05 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 5:03 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 & ANNOUNCEMENTS

AN ALL WOMEN'S PURIM SHPIEL
The Friendship Circle presents Shushan Nights, an all-women's Purim shpiel, for women and girls only, on Sunday, March 13 at 5:00 PM at Albany Jewish Community Center. This is an original comedy musical written and directed by Elisheva Liberman, and starring many of our CBAJ members. Advance ticket pricing of $15(women)/$10(girls) is available until March 9th ($18 afterwards). Visit www.capitalfriends.org to purchase.

KOSHER PRICE CHOPPER PASSOVER MENU 2022
Our local Kosher Price Chopper is offering a Passover Menu - click here to view.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
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.

Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees. The next meeting is March 13.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

JEWISH FEDERATION OF NENY EVENTS
The Jewish Federation provides a variety of ways to help connect Jewish people in our area. CBAJ is proud to cosponsor a Virtual Jewish Speed Dating for ages 50+ event on March 23, at 7PM - free to participate. Click on the link above for registration details.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Mevarchim Parshat Skelalim Vayakhel

02/25/2022 01:30:57 PM

Feb25

Shabbat Mavarchim Parshat Shekalim Vayakhel
February 25 - 26, 2022

Candle Lighting
5:21 pm

Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
5:20 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:22 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:40 pm

Shabbat ends
6:23 pm

Ma'ariv
6:40 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 35:1 - 38:20, Artscroll p. 516
Maftir: Exodus 30:11-16, 484
Haftarah: II Kings 12:1 - 17, p. 1213

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by Esther Miriam Hall, on Kriyat Shema al HaMitah, the bedtime recitation of Shema.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by CBAJ.

NCSY YOUTH SHABBATON SCHEDULE
Friday February 25th
5:20pm: Mincha/Festive Kabbalah Shabbat @ CBAJ
8pm: Oneg by the Keans (Grades 8-12)

Shabbat February 26th
11:45am Kiddish & Conversations NCSY Style
(Grades 6-12)
12:40am - Mincha
1pm Hot NY Lunch (Grades 6-12)
6:40pm Maariv at CBAJ

Saturday Night-7:15pm
Surprise Fun Activity (Details to Follow)
(Grades 8-12)

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.

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

This week, we awoke to a new reality in which Ukraine, a vibrant democracy with one of the largest Jewish communities in the world, was invaded by Russia. I urge you to take a moment to pray on their behalf. If you are able to, please consider donating to a relief fund for the Ukrainian people, such the Orthodox Union's Ukraine fund.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Ben Kean

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
*THE TALMUD CLASS WILL NOT MEET THIS WEEK, 2/26.*
The Talmud Class will resume the following week, 3/5.
Join our Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot.

*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, 3/4).
This next lecture is rescheduled for 3/4/22, entitled Heleni Hamalka: Queen, convert, moral, & halachic role model

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 has concluded.
The second semester begins 2/28/2022!
Contact Rabbi Kean to learn about enrolling

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club during kiddush with Jack Hartstein, rescheduled for 3/4/2022 *

NCSY Events
The February Shabbaton is 2/25 & 2/26

UPCOMING EVENTS

SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE - SAVE THE DATE

We are excited to announce that on Shabbat Zachor (March 11-12), we will be joined by Sarah Robinson, for a pre-Purim scholar in residence Shabbat. More details to follow.

DAILY SERVICES

February 27 - March 4, 2022

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am
Monday - Wednesday: 6:45 am
Thursday & Friday: 6:35 am
Rosh Chodesh Adar II

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday -Friday: 5:30 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 5:30 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 & ANNOUNCEMENTS

COLONIE JEWISH COMMUNITY ASSOC. ANNUAL LECTURE WEBINAR
The 2022 Colonie Jewish Community Association Annual Lecture is on Wednesday, March 2, at 7 pm. on the online UAlbany Webinar platform. Our speaker, Dr. Dina Danon will present on “Modernity in the Eastern Sephardi Diaspora: The Jews of Late Ottoman Izmir.” Dr. Danon is Associate Professor of Judaic Studies at Binghamton University. She holds a doctorate in History from Stanford University. She is the author of The Jews of Ottoman Izmir: A Modern History (Stanford University Press, 2020), a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award in Sephardic
Place: Via Zoom: https://albany.zoom.us/s/93386057765
Meeting ID: 933 8605 7765
Passcode: 520339

AN ALL WOMEN'S PURIM SHPIEL
The Friendship Circle presents Shushan Nights, an all women's Purim shpiel, for women and girls only, on Sunday, March 13 at 5:00 PM at Albany Jewish Community Center. This is an original comedy musical written and directed by Elisheva Liberman, and starring many of our CBAJ members. Advance ticket pricing of $15(women)/$10(girls) is available until March 9th ($18 afterwards). Visit www.capitalfriends.org to purchase.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
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.

Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees. The next meeting is March 13.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Ki Tisa

02/18/2022 01:25:56 PM

Feb18

Shabbat Ki Tisa
February 18 - 19, 2022

Candle Lighting
5:12pm

Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
5:10 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:28 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:40 pm

Shabbat ends
6:15 pm

Ma'ariv
6:30 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 30:11 - 34:35, Artscroll p.484
Haftarah: I Kings 18:1-39

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by Simma Kinderlehrer.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush this Shabbat 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.

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

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Ben Kean

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 Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot.
This week, the shiur starts at 7:15 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, 3/4).
This next lecture is rescheduled for 3/4/22, entitled Heleni Hamalka: Queen, convert, moral, & halachic role model

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 has concluded.
The second semester begins 2/28/2022!
Contact Rabbi Kean to learn about enrolling

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club during kiddush with Jack Hartstein, rescheduled for 3/4/2022 *

NCSY Events
The February Shabbaton is 2/25 & 2/26

UPCOMING EVENTS

SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE - SAVE THE DATE

We are excited to announce that on Shabbat Zachor (March 11-12), we will be joined by Sarah Robinson, for a pre-Purim scholar in residence Shabbat. More details to follow.

DAILY SERVICES

February 20 - 25, 2022

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

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 5:20 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 5:21 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 & ANNOUNCEMENTS

2022 Scholarships - Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
The Federation is pleased to announce the availability of academic & enrichment scholarships based on merit and/or financial need.
The deadline for all applications is February 25, 2022. Visit the Federation's website for more detailed information
The deadline for all applications is Friday, February 25, 2022.

Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
JFS Support Groups
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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Tetzaveh

02/11/2022 12:43:57 PM

Feb11

Shabbat Tetzaveh
February 11 - 12, 2022

Candle Lighting
5:03 pm

Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
5:05 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:33 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:40 pm

Shabbat ends
6:06 pm

Ma'ariv
6:25 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 27:20-30:10, Artscroll p.464
Haftarah: Ezekiel 43:10-27, p. 1159

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a special lecture following 9:00 am Shabbat morning services entitled Rabbi Meir & "Acher": A Sage and His Heretical Teacher

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by Vadim Mikhaylov, speaking about "Modeh Ani."

KIDDUSH
Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by CBAJ.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob regrets to inform you of the passing of CBAJ member and past president, Ira Woren, z''l, husband of Sheri Woren and father of Rachael Schertzer.

The funeral will take place at Temple Israel (600 New Scotland Avenue), at 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 13, followed by the internment at Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob's cemetery, 1626 Western Avenue (approximately 1:45 pm). In-person attendance is limited to close friends and family. Masks and proof of vaccination are required. All others are invited to view the funeral service by livestream at this link.

Shiva will take place at 849 Warner Road, Niskayuna, NY, and on Zoom, through out the upcoming week.
To pay a shiva call, and to see the dates and times, it is requested that you sign up on this website.

May the family be comforted, and may Ira'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.

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

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Ben Kean

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 Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot.
This week, the shiur starts at 7:10 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, 3/4).
This next lecture is rescheduled for 3/4/22, entitled Heleni Hamalka: Queen, convert, moral, & halachic role model

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.
First semester runs through 2/14/2022
Second semester starts 2/28/2022.

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club during kiddush with Jack Hartstein on 2/19/2022 *

NCSY Events
The February Shabbaton is 2/25 & 2/26

UPCOMING EVENTS

SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE - SAVE THE DATE

We are excited to announce that on Shabbat Zachor (March 11-12), we will be joined by Sarah Robinson, for a pre-Purim scholar in residence Shabbat. More details to follow.

DAILY SERVICES

February 13 - 18, 2022

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

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 5:10 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 5:12 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 & ANNOUNCEMENTS

2022 Scholarships - Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
The Federation is pleased to announce the availability of academic & enrichment scholarships based on merit and/or financial need, and financial-need.
The deadline for all applications is February 25, 2022. Visit the Federation's website for more detailed information
The deadline for all applications is Friday, February 25, 2022.

Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Terumah

02/04/2022 11:11:13 AM

Feb4

Shabbat Terumah
February 4 - 5, 2022

Candle Lighting
4:54 pm

Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
4:55 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:38 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:35 pm

Shabbat ends
5:57 pm

Ma'ariv
6:15 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 25:1 - 27:19, Artscroll p. 444
Maftir: Deuteronomy 25:17 - 19, 1066
Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2 - 24, 1214

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by Josh Schulman-Marcus on the topic of the K'toret (Incense): Smell and Its Relationship to Tefilah.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by CBAJ.

MAZAL TOV
Mazal Tov to Esther Miriam Hall and John Martino on their engagement this week.

CONDOLENCES
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob regrets to inform you of the passing of Frederick Goldman, brother of CBAJ Member Martin (and Judy) Goldman.

Shiva will take place at the home of Sheldon and Helen Goldman located at 3113 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY 11210, on Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 & 7:30-8:30 pm.

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.

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

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Ben Kean

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 Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot.
This week, the shiur starts at 6:40 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 next lecture is 2/12/22, entitled Rabbi Meir & "Acher": A Sage and His Heretical Teacher

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.
First semester runs through 2/14/2022. Second semester starts 2/28/2022.

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club during kiddush with Jack Hartstein on 2/19/2022 *

NCSY Events
Due to the inclement weather forecast, The February Shabbaton is postponed until 2/25 & 2/26

UPCOMING EVENTS

CBAJ SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING
The CBAJ Social Action Committee invites you to join them in the CBAJ Zoom room on Tuesday, February 8 at 7:00 pm with Lisa Gally from Jewish Family Services to learn about volunteer opportunities in our community. This zoom meeting is informational, there will not be pressure to sign up at the presentation.
The meeting will be introduced by Rabbi Kean speaking briefly on the Torah value of volunteering one's time.

DAILY SERVICES

February 6 - 11, 2022

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

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 5:05 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 5:03 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 & ANNOUNCEMENTS

2022 Scholarships - Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
The Federation is pleased to announce the availability of academic & enrichment scholarships based on merit and/or financial need, and financial-need.
The deadline for all applications is February 25, 2022. Visit the Federation's website for more detailed information
The deadline for all applications is Friday, February 25, 2022.

Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Mevarchim Mishpatim

01/28/2022 10:47:59 AM

Jan28

Shabbat Mevarchim Mishpatim
January 28 - 29, 2022

Candle Lighting
4:45 pm

Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
4:45 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:41 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:35 pm

Shabbat ends
5:49 pm

Ma'ariv
6:05 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 21:1 - 24:18, Artscroll p.416
Maftir: Exodus 30:11-16, 484
Haftarah: II Kings 12:1 - 17, p. 1213

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by Josh Schulman-Marcus on the topic of the K'toret (Incense): Smell and Its Relationship to Tefilah.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by CBAJ.

MAZAL TOV
Mazal tov to John Martino on his conversion to Judaism this week.

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 be prepared for snow this Shabbat morning!

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

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Ben Kean

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 Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot.
This week, the shiur starts at 6:40 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 next lecture is 2/12/22, entitled Rabbi Meir & "Acher": A Sage and His Heretical Teacher

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.
First semester runs through 2/14/2022. Second semester starts 2/28/2022.

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club during kiddush with Jack Hartstein on 2/22/2022

NCSY Events
Save the date for the next chapter
Shabbaton on 2/5/2022!

David and Rose Udelson Bray Scholarship

Applications for 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 next semester are due by Sunday, January 30, 2022.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SIMCHA KIDDUSH PARTICIPATION
The CBAJ Simcha Kiddush Committee invites you to co-sponsor the upcoming February Simcha Kiddush on February 12th - click here to sponsor.

DAILY SERVICES

January 30 - February 4, 2022

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am
Mon., Thurs., & Friday: 6:45 am
Tuesday & Wednesday: 6:35 am
Rosh Chodesh Adar I

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 4:55 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:54 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 & ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAMP GIVAH 2022
Camp Givah welcomes campers from preschool through high school. Camp Givah is hiring for Givah 2022. Interested applicants, who are at least going into the 11th grade, should apply here by February 1, 2022.

2022 Scholarships - Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
The Federation is pleased to announce the availability of academic & enrichment scholarships based on merit and/or financial need, and financial-need.
The deadline for all applications is February 25, 2022. Visit the Federation's website for more detailed information
The deadline for all applications is Friday, February 25, 2022.

Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Yitro

01/21/2022 10:34:59 AM

Jan21

Shabbat Yitro
January 21 - 22, 2022

Candle Lighting
4:36 pm

Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
4:35 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:43 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:35 pm

Shabbat ends
5:41 pm

Ma'ariv
6:00 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 18:1 - 20:23: Artscroll p. 394
Haftarah: Isaiah 5:1- 7:6, p. 1154

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by David Selis, who is visiting Albany from Washington Heights, New York City. His topic is on illuminated haggadot and other liturgical texts, and how Jews have used illustration to add meaning to our prayer. David is a PhD candidate at Yeshiva University's Bernard Revel Graduate School.

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:

Nanette and Artie Brenner and family in honor of Lianna Brenner's birthday.

Stacy and David Cohen in honor of their son Ben's marriage to Ilana Oestreicher.

Moshe Kudan in honor of Zalmy and Shterna Kudan on the birth of a boy named Moshe Aharon!!

Nina Mikhaylova and Grigoriy Mikhaylov in honor of Shabbat Hattan of Vadim Mikhaylov and Daniela Mikhaylova, first birthday of Yaakov Yehiel Perkins, and birthdays of David Mikhaylov and Nina Mikhaylova.
In honor of the Shabbat Hattan, we will be having Sheva Brachot at Kiddush.

Marcy Stryker in honor of Rabbi Bomzer and the kindness he shows to her parents.

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.

Once again, please remember to dress warmly this Shabbat!

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

This week, we feel a mix of emotions in response to the attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas last Shabbat:

Shock that an attack like this happened once again so close to home.

Anger at the fact that violent hatred of Jews remains at once so prevalent in the world, yet at the same time, is an afterthought in the media and in society at large.

Fear for our safety in light of the above and the possibility that such an attack may happen again.

Admiration for the bravery, courage, and cool and quick thinking Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, Jeffrey Cohen, and the other escaped hostages.

Gratitude, first and foremost to the Almighty, for granting safety and salvation to all of those who were trapped inside, and to the law enforcement and security personnel who have assisted in protecting our communities.

If you would like to talk about any of the feelings or fears that you may have in response to this attack, please reach out to me. I would be happy either to speak to you myself or connect you to other mental health resources in our community.

Finally, I hope that in spite of whatever fear remains, our response to this tragedy can include, along with a continued commitment to ensuring our security, a strengthened resolve not to allow hatred and anti-Semitism from deterring us even one iota from being proud of who we are as Jews and from expressing and practicing our religion.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Ben Kean

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*.

This week's parshah class was sponsored by Mark & Chana Israel and Emunah and Ron Sohn and family in memory of Shalom Hirsch ben Nachum (Mark and Emunah's father), whose yohrtzeit was this past Sunday.

TALMUD CLASS
Join our Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot.
This week, the shiur starts at 6:40 pm.

This week's Talmud class is sponsored by Mark & Chana Israel and Emunah and Ron Sohn as a merit for the refuah shalayma for Shlomo ben Basha.

*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 next lecture is 2/12/22, entitled Rabbi Meir & "Acher": A Sage and His Heretical Teacher

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.
First semester runs through 2/14/2022. Second semester starts 2/28/2022.

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club during kiddush with Jack Hartstein this Shabbat (Jan 22)! (approx. 11:30 am).

NCSY Events
Save the date for the next chapter
Shabbaton on 2/5/2022!

David and Rose Udelson Bray Scholarship

Applications for 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 next semester are due by Sunday, January 30, 2022.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SIMCHA KIDDUSH PARTICIPATION
The CBAJ Simcha Kiddush Committee invites you to co-sponsor the upcoming February Simcha Kiddush on February 12th - click here to sponsor.

DAILY SERVICES

January 23 - January 28, 2022

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

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 4:45 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:45 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 & ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAMP GIVAH 2022
Camp Givah is a wonderful Jewish camp located in the scenic Helderberg Mountains, which welcomes campers from preschool through high school.
Camp Givah is actively looking for staff for Givah 2022. Interested applicants, who are at least going into the 11th grade, should apply here by February 1, 2022.

2022 Scholarships - Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
The Federation is pleased to announce the availability of Academic based on merit and/or financial need for undergraduate and graduate students, and financial-need based scholarships for enriched Jewish experiences for children in grades k-12. Visit the Federation's website for more detailed information
The deadline for all applications is Friday, February 25, 2022.

Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Beshalach

01/14/2022 12:06:58 PM

Jan14

Shabbat Beshalach
January 14-15, 2022

Candle Lighting
4:27 pm

Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
4:30 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:44 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:30 pm

Shabbat ends
5:33 pm

Ma'ariv
5:50 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 13:17-17:16, Artscroll p. 366
Haftarah: Judges 4:4 - 5:31, p. 1151

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by Tanya Schwartz.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ.

MAZAL TOV
Mazal Tov to CBAJ members Nina and Grigory Mikhaylov on the aufruf of their son Vadim Mikhaylov and his marriage to Daniela Samaniego this weekend at CBAJ.

CONDONLENCES
We regret to inform you of the passing of Jonathan Levine, brother-in-law of CBAJ member Bob Crystal.

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.

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

As we continue to see increases in covid-19 cases nationally, locally, an in our community, I urge you keep those who are sick in your tefilot and to continue to take proper safety precautions.

Please remember to dress warmly this Shabbat!

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Ben Kean

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 Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot.
This week, the shiur starts at 6:40 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 next lecture is 2/12/22, entitled Rabbi Meir & "Acher": A Sage and His Heretical Teacher

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.
First semester runs through 2/14/2022. Second semester starts 2/28/2022.

Mishna Club
Next Mishna Club scheduled for 2/5/22 & 2/12/22

NCSY Events
Stay tuned for future events - including the next Shabbaton on 1/22/2022

David and Rose Udelson Bray Scholarship

Applications for 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 next semester are due by Sunday, January 30, 2022.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

January 16 - January 21, 2022

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

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 4:35 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:36 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 & ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAMP GIVAH 2022
Camp Givah is a wonderful Jewish camp located in the scenic Helderberg Mountains, which welcomes campers from preschool through high school.
Camp Givah is actively looking for staff for Givah 2022. Interested applicants, who are at least going into the 11th grade, should apply here by February 1, 2022.

2022 Scholarships - Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
The Federation is pleased to announce the availability of Academic based on merit and/or financial need for undergraduate and graduate students, and financial-need based scholarships for enriched Jewish experiences for children in grades k-12. Visit the Federation's website for more detailed information
The deadline for all applications is Friday, February 25, 2022.

Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Bo

01/07/2022 09:51:28 AM

Jan7

Shabbat Bo
January 7-8, 2022

Candle Lighting
4:20 pm

Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
4:20 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:44 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:30 pm

Shabbat ends
5:26 pm

Ma'ariv
5:45 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 10:1 - 13:16, Artscroll p. 340
Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-28, p. 1151

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by the Bomzers.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is co-sponsored by CBAJ and
Rebbetzin and Rabbi Bomzer in honor of the
anniversary of Rabbi Bomzer’s bar mitzvah,
the birthdays of Rabbi and Rebbetzin Bomzer,
of daughter Avigaiel Heifetz, son Rabbi Shragie
Bomzer, and all of our children and grandchildren,
BI”H.

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.

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

As we continue to see increases in covid-19 cases nationally, locally, an in our community, I urge you keep those who are sick in your tefilot and to continue to take proper safety precautions.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Ben Kean

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 Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot.
This week, the shiur starts at 5:30 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 next lecture is 2/12/22, entitled Rabbi Meir & "Acher" : A Sage and His Heretical Teacher

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.
First semester runs through 2/14/2022. Second semester starts 2/28/2022.

Mishna Club
Next Mishna Club scheduled for 2/5/22 & 2/12/22

NCSY Events
Stay tuned for future events - including the next Shabbaton on 1/22/2022

David and Rose Udelson Bray Scholarship

Applications for 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 next semester are due by Sunday, January 30, 2022.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

January 9 - January 14, 2022

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

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 4:30 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:27 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 & ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAMP GIVAH 2022
Camp Givah is a wonderful Jewish camp located in the scenic Helderberg Mountains, which welcomes campers from preschool through high school.
Gamp Giva is actively looking for staff for Givah 2022. Interested applicants, who are at least going into the 11th grade, should apply here by February 1, 2022.

2022 Scholarships - Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
The Federation is pleased to announce the availability of Academic based on merit and/or financial need for undergraduate and graduate students, and financial-need based scholarships for enriched Jewish experiences for children in grades k-12. Visit the Federation's website for more detailed information
The deadline for all applications is Friday, February 25, 2022.

Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to partipicate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Mevarchim Vaera

12/31/2021 10:32:12 AM

Dec31

Shabbat Mevarchim Vaera

December 31, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Candle Lighting
4:13 pm

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

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:42 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:25 pm

Shabbat ends
5:19 pm

Ma'ariv
5:35 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 6:2 - 9:35, Artscroll p. 318
Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24, p. 1208

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by Nanette and Artie Brenner and family to mark the Yahrzeit of Nanette's father Arie Halpern z'l (Aryeh Leib ben Mordechai Dov).

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.

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

I will be going away this coming week, from Sunday, December 26 to Sunday, January 2. I am looking forward to seeing you when I return.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Ben Kean

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 - No Talmud Class January 1, 2022
Join our TALMUD SHIUR, beginning 45 minutes after Shabbat ends, on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot.

*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 next lecture is 2/12/22, entitled Rabbi Meir & "Acher" : A Sage and His Heretical Teacher

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.
First semester runs through 2/14/2022. Second semester starts 2/28/2022.

Mishna Club
Next Mishna Club scheduled for 2/5/22 & 2/12/22

NCSY Events
Stay tuned for future events - including the next Shabbaton on 1/22/2022

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

January 2 - January 7, 2022

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am
Monday: 6:35 am
Rosh Chodesh Shevat
Tuesday - Friday : 6:45 am

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday: 4:20 pm
Monday: 4:25 pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 4:20 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:20 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

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Shemot

12/24/2021 12:11:43 PM

Dec24

Shabbat Shemot

December 24 - 25, 2021

Candle Lighting
4:08 pm

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

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:40 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:20 pm

Shabbat ends
5:14 pm

Ma'ariv
5:30 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 1:1 - 6:1, Artscroll p. 292
Haftarah: Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23, p. 1146

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
This week’s presenter is Daniela Samaniego who will present on the topic "Sim Shalom from the Amidah."

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ.

MAZAL TOV
Mazal tov to CBAJ members Stacy and David Cohen on the marriage of their son Benjamin Cohen to Ilana Oestreicher on Sunday, December 19,2021.
Mazal tov to the Cohen and Oestreicher families, including Ilana's parents Martin & Sheila Oestreicher of Wayne, NJ.

Mazal tov to Gittela and Jonathan Harris on the birth of their son, Yaakov Eliyahu, whose bris was Friday morning. Mazal tov to big brother, Yisroel Simcha, as well as the grandparents Zipporah Harris, Bruce Harris, and Shoshanah and Moish Welcher. Mazel tov to both Gittela's and Jonathan's extended families. CBAJ is happy to welcome the Harris family to Albany.

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.

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

I will be going away this coming week, from Sunday, December 26 to Sunday, January 2. I am looking forward to seeing you when I return.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Ben Kean

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 - No Torah & Tea class 12/30
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 - No Parshah class 12/30
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 - No Talmud class January 1st
Join our TALMUD SHIUR, this week starting at 6:15 pm, on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot.

*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 next lecture is 2/12/22, entitled Rabbi Meir & "Acher" : A Sage and His Heretical Teacher

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.
First semester runs through 2/14/2022. Second semester starts 2/28/2022.

Mishna Club
Next Mishna Club scheduled for 2/5/22 & 2/12/22

NCSY Events
Stay tuned for future events - including the next Shabbaton on 1/22/2022

UPCOMING EVENTS

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 26 - December 31, 2021

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

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 4:15 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:13 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

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Vayechi

12/17/2021 09:05:58 AM

Dec17

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:

Rebbetzin Rochel and Rabbi Moshe Bomzer, “Saba and Bubbie Bomzer”, in honor of Rabbi Shragie and Leebie Bomzer on the "Upshirin" of their son Chaim Zev. Mazal Tov to the whole family, including Chaim Zev’s siblings Yael, Ariel, and Talia.

Nanette & Artie Brenner and Family in honor of Elie Peltz's birthday.

Debbie Fruchtman and Seth Rigberg in honor of their family's December birthdays; Debbie Fruchtman, Ruthie Simons, and Saffi Rigberg

Marjorie and Stuart Gang, to celebrate the naming of
their granddaughter Zoe Rose Eller, Sasha Necha,
who is named to honor the memory of Marjorie's mother, (Sasha) Shirley Gorfinkel.

Jill and Howard Goldberg in honor of Shore Goldberg's engagement to Shajar Gonzalez.

The Roth Family in honor of Clara Roth’s birthday.

Nina and Grigory Mikhaylov in honor of the engagement of our son Vadim Mikhaylov with Daniela Samaniego

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.

As you will read about in today's Shabbat notes, we have many exciting events this Shabbat: a simcha kiddush celebrating so many joyous occasions, a special lecture about Beruria following services, and Mishnah club for middle schoolers.

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

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Ben Kean

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*.

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!

NCSY Events
Stay tuned for future events

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

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

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Vayigash

12/10/2021 10:04:58 AM

Dec10

Shabbat Vayigash

December 10 - 11, 2021

Candle Lighting
4:03 pm

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

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:32 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:15 pm

Shabbat ends
5:09 pm

Ma'ariv
5:25 pm

TORAH READING
Genesis: 44:18-47:27 p.250
Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28, p. 1144

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
This week's presenter is Barry Siegel, who will be speaking about the topic of Minyan and the power of Tefilah B'tzibbur (communal prayer).

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.

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

Shabbat Shalom,
R' Ben Kean

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.

*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).
The next lecture is December 18, entitled Beruria: Scholar and Glass Ceiling Breaker.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING

Youth Groups
Youth Groups will not meet this week, 12/11.
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
Stay tuned for future events

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

DAILY SERVICES

December 12 - December 17, 2021

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am
Monday, Wed. - Fri.: 6:45 am
Tuesday: Fast of Tevet: 6:30am Shacharit and Selichot

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 4:10 pm
Tuesday, Fast of Tevet: 4:00 pm
Fast ends at 4:57 pm
Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:05 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

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Chanukah Rosh Chodesh Tevet Miketz

12/03/2021 01:19:42 PM

Dec3

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

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

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.

I hope that you are having a happy and meaningful Chanukah!

Shabbat Shalom,
R' Ben Kean

MAZAL TOV
Mazal Tov to CBAJ Member Eitan Hoffman on his engagement to Ayala Stone

Mazal Tov to CBAJ Members Jill and Howard Goldberg on the engagement of their son Shore Goldberg to Shajar Gonzalez

Mazal Tov to CBAJ Members Nina and Grigoriy Mikhaylov on the engagement of their son Vadim Mikhaylov to Daniela Samaniego

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.

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

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.
.

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

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

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Mevarchim Vayeshev

11/26/2021 11:15:42 AM

Nov26

Shabbat Mevarchim
Vayeshev

November 26-27, 2021

Candle Lighting
4:06 pm

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

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:22 am

Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:10 pm

Shabbat ends
5:10 pm

Ma'ariv
5:30 pm

TORAH READING
Genesis 37:1-40:23, Artscroll p. 198
Maftir: Numbers 7:18-23, p. 766
Haftarah: Zachariah 2:14-4:7, p. 1210

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

There will be no Kiddush Conversations this week.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ.

CONDOLENCES
We regret to inform you of the passing of Sandra Segal, sister of CBAJ member Rabbi Paul Silton (and Faye). The funeral will take place at 11:30 AM ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, at Levine Chapels in Brookline, MA (470 Harvard Street). Shiva will begin in Boston, and will conclude in Albany. Visitation details to be announced. May the family be comforted, and may Sandra's memory be a blessing.

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.

I hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and I wish you a happy Chanukah.

Shabbat Shalom,
R' Ben Kean

CBAJ COVID POLICY

CHANUKAH 5782 !

CBAJ CHANUKAH CARNIVAL
The annual CBAJ Chanukah children's carnival will be on December 4th,
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. There will be carnival games, booths, latkes and doughtnuts.
More details to follow!

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. THIS WEEK, WE WILL BEGIN AT 6:00 PM.

*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, 11/30, is entitled Obliterating Amalek: Torah and Human Rights.

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 is next week, December 3-4 (Day 6 of Chanukah)! Stay tuned for details.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.
.

DAILY SERVICES

November 28 - December 3, 2021

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

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

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:04 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
The deadline has been extended for the CBAJ Social Action Committee's collection drive for families of the Philip Schuyler Academy in Albany. Please get in any items that you wish to donate ASAP.
The item categories in need include personal hygenie, household and, or baby items.
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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Vayishlach

11/19/2021 10:44:29 AM

Nov19

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

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
at
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

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.
.

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Notes for Shabbat Vayera

10/22/2021 12:07:28 PM

Oct22

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob

CBAJ COVID POLICY

Candle Lighting
5:44 pm

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Ma'ariv
5: 50 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:58 am

Outdoor Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
5:45 pm

Class between Mincha and Ma'ariv

Ma'ariv
6:35 pm

Shabbat ends
6:43 pm

Shabbat Vayera
October 22-23, 2021

TORAH READING
Genesis: 18:1 - 22:24 Artscroll p. 78
Haftarah: 2 Kings 4:1-37, p. 1134

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ, and in honor of our
Security Committee volunteers, past and present. It has been 3 years since the Tree of Life tragedy in Pittsburgh - an event that galvanized our congregation into developing a Security Committee that is dedicated to implementing safety measures while still preserving a welcoming atmosphere at CBAJ.

Current Volunteers:
David Cohen
Bob Crystal
Andrea Fisher
Ari Fisher
Josh Gurock, Committee Chair
Tom Kligerman
Ilana Kovach
Howard Schaffer
Ben Schwartz
Ra'anan Schwarzmer

Former Volunteers
Rina and Elliot Chester
Debbie Fruchtman
Stuart Gang
Seth Rosenblum
Barbara and Hesh Ungerman

MAZAL TOV
Mazal Tov to Ilana and Rob Kovach, and Barbara and Hesh Ungerman, and their families on the birth of a boy to Maya and Adam Lott.

LEARNING AT CBAJ
NEW! Weekly class in Parshat HaShavua
(Weekly Parasha)
Thursday nights at 7:30 pm.
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

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
The first semester of Torah High is underway!
For questions about enrollment, please contact Rabbi Kean.
To download the welcome booklet, click here.

SIMCHA KIDDUSH PARTICIPATION

The CBAJ Simcha Kiddush Committee invites you to co-sponsor the upcoming October Simcha Kiddush on October 30 (new date) - click here to sponsor.

In addition to any co-sponsored celebratory dedications, the October Simcha Kiddush will also honor our newest CBAJ members.

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.

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

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday  5:40 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 5:34 pm

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & NEWS

BOOK HOUSE COMING TO CBAJ
Girl Scout Troop 1150 which includes Cadettes from several CBAJ families will be installing a book house on the front lawn of CBAJ.

This project is for their Bronze Award and was started when they were Juniors (They are now Cadettes). Sadly COVID interrupted the plans so we are very pleased to announce that the installation and unveiling will be this Sunday, October 24th, at approx. 5:15 PM, before mincha.
Congratulations on this achievement to:
Simone Hull
Chana Kaufmann
Tziporah Kaufmann
Emmy Kaye
Layla Sasson
Leah Schwarzmer
Olivia Steuer
Rebecca Steuer
Adina Wildman
Miriam Cole
Hallela Isaacson

Leaders: Nirit Hull, Jennifer Steuer, and Laurie Sasson

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…
Please deposit your donations in the bin located at the main double doors (parking lot side).
For larger items or a large supply of items, 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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Notes for Shabbat Lech Lecha

10/15/2021 03:02:43 PM

Oct15

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob

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

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.

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Notes for Shabbat Noach

10/08/2021 11:01:28 AM

Oct8

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob

CBAJ COVID POLICY

Candle Lighting
6:06 pm

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Ma'ariv
6:10 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:51 am

Outdoor Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
6:05 pm

Class between Mincha and Ma'ariv

Ma'ariv
6:55 pm

Shabbat ends
7:05pm

Shabbat Noach
October 8 -9, 2021

TORAH READING
Genesis 6:9 - 11:32, Artscroll p. 30
Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1 - 55:5, p. 1132

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ

YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Youth Goups 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.

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, and Friday: 6:55 am

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday 6:00 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 6:55 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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Notes for Shabbat Mevarchim Bereshit

10/01/2021 10:30:12 PM

Oct1

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob

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

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.

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Notes for Shabbat Mevarchim Bereshit

10/01/2021 02:35:58 PM

Oct1

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob

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

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.

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.

HELP DISMANTLE THE CBAJ SUKKAH
Volunteers needed this Sunday, October 3 following Shacharit (about 8:45 AM). Please bring ladders and stools.

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Notes for Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot

09/24/2021 01:33:58 PM

Sep24

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob

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

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Notes for Shabbat Ha'Azinu / Sukkot

09/17/2021 03:04:58 PM

Sep17

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob

CBAJ COVID POLICY

Candle Lighting
6:43 pm

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Ma'ariv
6:50 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:43 am

Outdoor Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
6:45 pm

Class between Mincha and Ma'ariv

Ma'ariv
7:30 pm

Shabbat ends
7:42 pm

Shabbat Ha'Azinu / Sukkot
September 17-18, 2021

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

Between Mincha and Maariv on Saturday night, we will study the laws of building a Sukkah.

TORAH READING
Deuteronomy 32:1-52 Artscroll p. 1100
Haftarah: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ

EVENTS
SUKKOT CELEBRATION/SIMCHAT BEIT HASHOEIVA
4:30-6:15 pm Sunday, September 26 at CBAJ.
Come celebrate Sukkot with CBAJ and Congregation Shomray Torah for a joint outdoor Simchat Beit HaShoeiva for adults and children. There will be music, dancing, and children's entertainment. Light refreshments will be served.

SIMCHAT TORAH AT CBAJ
We aim to have dancing and meals outdoors, weather permitting. Services will take place indoors. Details, including youth events, to be announced.

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. This daily learning will help us improve our speech and relationships with others.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Stay tuned for future Youth Programming.

CONDOLENCE
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob regrets to inform you of the passing of CBAJ member Dr. Paul Mosher, husband of CBAJ Member Paula Mosher, father of Dr. Rebecca Mosher and William Mosher, grandfather of Max Dietrich, Anna Dietrich, Chloe Mosher, Madison Mosher, and Noah Mosher.
A private funeral took place Wednesday, and Shiva will be observed privately.

Notes of condolence can be sent to Paula Mosher and the Mosher family c/o office@cbaj.org.

May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem, and may Paul's memory be a blessing.

LULAV AND ETROG
If you placed an order for a lulav and etrog set, you should have received an email about pick-up. If you did not receive an email, please contact office@cbaj.org.

CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS
TO FINISH BUILDING THE CBAJ SUKKAH
Come one, come all!
We plan to finish building (walls and s'chach) the sukkah on Sunday Sept 19, immediately following morning services, approx. 9:00 AM.  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.

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 and Wednesday: 9:00 am - Sukkot
Thursday and Friday: 6:30 am - Chol Hamoed Sukkot

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday: 6:40 pm
Monday: 6:40 pm
Tuesday: 6:40 pm
Wednesday: 6:40 pm - Havdalah: 7:35 pm
Thursday: 6:40 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Erev Sukkot: 7:37 pm
Friday: 6:31 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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Notes for Shabbat Shuva Vayeilech

09/10/2021 10:30:28 AM

Sep10

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob

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

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Shabbat Notes for Shabbat Nitzavim

09/03/2021 12:34:01 PM

Sep3

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob

CBAJ COVID POLICY

Candle Lighting
7:08 pm

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Ma'ariv
7:10 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:38 am

Outdoor Kiddush
following services

Shabbat Mincha
7:05 pm

Class between Mincha and Ma'ariv

Ma'ariv
8:00 pm

Shabbat ends
8:08 pm

Shabbat Nitzavim
September 3-4, 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.

TORAH READING
Deut: 29:9 - 31:30 Artscroll p. 1086
Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10 - 63:9, p. 1202

KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIP
Shabbat kiddush is sponsored by the Vasquez Graber family.

Kiddush following Rosh Hashanah Services is sponsored by the Board of Directors of CBAJ wishing everyone a Shanah Tovah U'Metukah.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Shabbat Shuva/Parshat Vayelech (Saturday Sept. 11):
Rabbi Kean's Shabbat Shuva discourse will follow morning services.
There will be a Simcha Kiddush afterward. If you would like to sponsor Simcha Kiddush for your simcha this month, please email office@cbaj.org.

MAZAL TOV
Mazal Tov to Deborah Vasquez and Nathan Graber on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Lily Graber. Mazal Tov to Lily and her older brothers Noah and Jesse.

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.

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.

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
Monday : 8:00 am - Labor Day
Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:00 am or 10:00 am - Rosh Hashanah Morning Services--Please see registration form.
Thursday: 6:20 am Shacharit and Selichot - Fast of Gedalia
Friday: 6:30 am Shacharit and Selichot

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Monday : 7:00 pm
Tuesday -Wednesday: 6:55 pm - Rosh Hashanah Services--Please see registration form.
Thursday: 6:55 pm Fast of Gedalia, fast ends 7:47 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Erev Rosh Hashanah, Monday: 7:03 pm
2nd Night of Rosh Hashanah, Tuesday: after 8:02 pm
Friday: 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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

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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

Selichot Kumzits
9:00 pm

Selichot
10:00 pm

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

Monday Night Lecture Series
CBAJ is partnering with the Jewish Center (Manhattan), Congregation Agudath Sholom (Stamford, CT) and Queens Jewish Center to present a Zoom lecture series. The final installment is this Monday, August 30th, at 8:30 PM.
Zoom link: zoom.us/j/7052940733
Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733#
PASSWORD: 015824
See flyer for details.

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.

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

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