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.
KIDDUSH CONVERSATIONS Kiddush Conversations are discussions led by CBAJ members following kiddush (& before Mincha). Starting November 13th, this year's topic isTefilah: 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 SimchaKiddush 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
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 tocoordinate 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
Visitors please e-mail the CBAJ office regarding registering for our services during the ongoing pandemic.
Please review and adhere to our COVID POLICY when planning your visit.
The wearing of masks will be a personal choice. This applies to both services and social activities, such as kiddish.
Fully vaccinated community members are welcome to register as "vaccinated" at this link.
If you feel sick at all, please exercise good judgment and stay home rather than attending services, regardless of vaccine status.
We still request those who are able to help our Minyan status register for weekday and Friday and Shabbat afternoon services, so that we can continue to confirm a Minyan for those times. A registration email is sent weekly.
