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 byCBAJ.
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.
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 isTefilah: 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 ParshahThursday 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 SimchaKiddush on January 22 - click here to sponsor.
DAILY SERVICES
January 16 - January 21, 2022
Shacharit Sunday: 8:00 am Monday - Friday : 6:45 am
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 Givahis 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
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 by individuals ages 5 and older who have been fully vaccinated and boosted (as per eligibility) will be a personal choice. This applies to both services and social activities, such as kiddish.
Unvaccinated individuals must continue to wear masks while at CBAJ, in keeping with current CDC recommendations.
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.
