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.
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