TORAH READING Leviticus 14:1 - 15:33 Artscroll p. 620 Haftarah: Malachi 3:4 - 24, p. 1220
SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver the yearly Shabbat HaGadol Drasha (Discourse), entitled "The Insincere Invitation," following 9:00 am morning services (approximately 11:00 am).
Between Shabbat Mincha and Saturday night Maariv, Rabbi Kean will conclude the mini-series on the laws and philosophy of Pesach.
MAZAL TOV Mazal tov to CBAJ member Nina Israel on the birth of her (first!) great-granddaughter Ayala Shulamith Cohen. Mazal to the parents, Eliana and Benji, and the entire Israel family.
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:
Rabbi Moshe & Rebbetzin Rochel Bomzer in honor of the bar mitzvah of their grandson, Tzvi Hellman, and the engagement of their granddaughter, Leah Aliza Goldblatt, to Moshe Sprei.
CBAJ, out of gratitude to all of the volunteers - from those who helped with Mishloach Manot, the Purim carnival, moving furniture, the leiners, the gabbaim - who helped make Purim such a meaningful day.
Rabbi Kean, in appreciation for all of those who helped ensure that there were two minyanim this week, both at the Schwartz family home for shiva and in shul.
On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful Shabbat.
Passover is right around the corner! Please remember to sell you chametz and donate to our annual Ma'ot Chitim (Passover Relief) Campaign. If you have any questions on any of the halachot (laws and customs) of Pesach, please reach out to me. Likewise, if you are still interested in hosting or being hosted for a Pesach seder, please reach out to me.
We mourn the tragic loss of life and injuries in recent terror attacks in Israel, continue to pray for the safety of our brethren in Israel, and continue to keep Israel and Jerusalem al rosh simchati, above our greatest joy and the forefront of our minds.
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine ongoing, I urge you to take a moment to pray on their behalf. CBAJ is joining the "Shuls for Ukraine" initiative organized by the OU, the RCA, and the National Council of Young Israel, along with over 100 other Orthodox synagogues. If you are able to, please consider donating to a relief fund for the Ukrainian people, such as the Orthodox Union's Ukraine fund. We pray for the safety of all Ukrainians, including the tens of thousands of Jewish Ukrainians. Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Ben Kean
UPCOMING PASSOVER NEWS, EVENTS & SCHEDULE
PRE-PESACH Q&A LIVE SESSION Ask your Passover questions to Rabbi Kean, Tuesday, April 12, 8:00 - 9:00 PM, in person in the Carr Chapel or via CBAJ Zoom Room
MA'OT CHITIM ~ PASSOVER RELIEF CAMPAIGN In keeping with tradition, CBAJ is collecting Ma'ot Chitim in order to ensure that all Jews are able to have a meaningful Passover with all of their needs met. In ages past, Ma'ot Chitim was actually an obligatory "tax" imposed on all members of a Jewish community. Please donate to CBAJ's Passover Relief Campaign by by donating online here or you can mail a check payable to CBAJ Rabbi Discretionary Fund.
SALE OF CHAMETZ Click here to complete an complete an online sale of chametz form Click here to download a printable sale of chametz form to complete and give directly to Rabbi Kean. Rabbi Kean will be available at the shul for authorizing the sale of Chametz immediately following morning and evening services (except Shabbat) from Friday morning, April 8, to Friday morning, April 15, or by appointment. If you need a form mailed to you, please email office@cbaj.org. The deadline to submit a chametz form to CBAJ is April 15, by 8:30AM
PRE-PESACH FOOD DRIVE Our Chesed Committee is organizing a Food Drive benefitting the Shalom Food Pantry. Please place all non-perashable food items in the box outside the shul. Chametz & non-chametz items accepted !
SECURITY TRAINING The CBAJ Security Committee is planning a CSS level 1 training - This training is open to anyone interested in joining the security committee or who would like to learn how to react in an emergency - such as the incident in Colleyville, TX. Click here to register your interest - schedule will be determined by registrations.
CBAJ CHILDREN'S BOOK DRIVE CBAJ is participating in a book drive to benefit children in our Albany community. Please drop off secular children's books in good or like new condition at CBAJ. There is a box in the lobby and a box outside the parking lot doors for your donations.
WEEKLY LEARNING AT CBAJ
WEEKLY CLASSES **Weekly classes will be on hiatus until after Pesach. The Talmud shiur will meet one more time this Shabbat.** **Please note that due to changing service times with the time change, some of our classes have changed times.**
TORAH & TEA Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*. Studying Kings 2. **On hiatus until 4/28**
PARSHAH CLASS Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the Parshah Thursday nights, in person and on the CBAJ Zoom*. **On hiatus until 4/28** TALMUD CLASS **Please note the time change** Join our Shabbat AfternoonTALMUD SHIUR in-person, at CBAJ, one hour before Shabbat Mincha. We are studying Masechet Makkot. This week, we will begin at 6:10 pm. **After this week, on hiatus until 4/30**
*ZOOM INFORMATION Go to https://zoom.us/join Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347 Enter passcode: 613518
SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES - LAWS AND HASHKAFAH OF PESACH Join us between Shabbat Mincha and Saturday night Maariv for a discussion of the laws and thought of Passover, each Shabbat between this week and Passover.
TALMUDIC PERSONALITIES The fourth and final installment of Talmudic Personalities, "Heleni HaMalka: Queen, Convert, and Moral & Halachic Role Model," will be rescheduled for a later date.
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 has concluded. The second semester is now underway! Contact Rabbi Kean to learn about enrolling
NCSY Events Chapter Shabbaton is May 7th. Upstate NCSY's Spring Regional is May 27-28.
MISHNA CLUB Stay tuned for future dates.
DAILY SERVICES
April 10 - April 15, 2022
Shacharit Sunday: 8:00 am Monday - Thursday: 6:45 am **Friday: 6:30 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
KOSHER PRICE CHOPPER PASSOVER MENU 2022 Our local Kosher Price Chopper is offering a Passover Menu - click here to view.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES JFS has launched their Spring 2022 schedulefor a variety of support groups for all ages, facilitated by JFS clinical staff. Groups are held via Zoom or over the phone.
JFS-CBAJ Volunteer Partnership CBAJ invites you to volunteer with one of JFS's programs to support seniors and vulnerable individuals in our community. Volunteer opportunities are time flexible, and include participation in the Capital District's kosher Meals on Wheels program, volunteer transportation for seniors, and grocery shopping for homebound seniors. Email Simma Kinderlehrer to learn more.
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. The next meeting is April 10. To learn more about the program, click hereor contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).
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.
