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 SeriesCBAJ 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: 015824See 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.
Click here to register.