Shabbat Ki Teitzei
August 20-21, 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
Deuteronomy 21:20 Artscroll p. 1046
Haftarah: Isaiah 54: 14-55:5, p. 1201,1199
KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIP
Kiddush is sponsored by Nanette and Artie Brenner to mark the 1st Yahrzeit of Herbert Brenner, z'l.
OUTDOOR MUSICAL KABBALAT THIS SHABBAT
Please join us for a special outdoor musical Kabbalat this Shabbat in the CBAJ tent (weather permitting).
LEARNING OPPORTUNITES AND EVENTS
FOR UPCOMING HIGH HOLIDAYS
Monday Night Lecture SeriesCBAJ is partnering with the Jewish Center (Manhattan), Congregation Agudath Sholom (Stamford, CT) and Queens Jewish Center to present a Zoom lecture series, beginning this Monday, August 9th, at 8:30 PM.
Zoom link: zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733#
PASSWORD: 015824See flyer for details.
Daily Chofetz Chaim Learning
Starting this Sunday, August 8, between Mincha and Maariv at weekday minyan, we will learn Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan's work Chofetz Chaim on the laws of lashon hara. The Yamim Noraim is a time where we examine our relationships with others and seek to improve our behavior. This daily learning will help us improve our speech.
Shabbat Learning
We will continue learning Rambam's Hilkhot Teshuva (Laws of Repentance) between Mincha and Maariv on Shabbat.
Selichot Kumzits
Selichot begin Saturday night, August 28. Our annual Selichot Kumzits will take place at 9 pm.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Stay tuned for future Youth Programming.
MAZAL TOV
Mazal tov to Daniel Ari Govindan and Deborah Jellett on the birth of their daughter. Mazal tov to the grandparents, Barry and Leah Siegel.
CONDOLENCE
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob regrets to inform you of the passing of Harry Lopatin (Heschel ben Yosef), father of CBAJ Member Simma Kinderlehrer (and Howard Schaffer).
Notes of condolence can be sent to Simma at simmakinder@gmail.com
May the family be comforted among the mourner's of Zion and Jerusalem, and may his memory be a blessing.
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 and Thursday: 6:45 am
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:55 am
Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 7:25 pm
Candle Lighting Next week: 7:20 pm
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & NEWS
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
New Offerings: Spring 2021 JFS Support Groups
JFS has launched new virtual groups to help: teens “unload;” parents with day-to-day challenges; caregivers with information sharing; older adults with staying safe & connected; grief & loss; pandemic stress; and feeling down and disconnected.
JFS is offering many programs and help at this time, and they also seek volunteers for many of those initiatives. Click here for more information if you'd like to volunteer or participate.
Click here to register.