Concluding Days of Pesach April 22-23 (Yizkor Recited)
SCHEDULE FOR THE CONCLUDING DAYS OF PASSOVER
Thursday, April 21 Chol HaMoed/Erev Yom Tov **Reminder to make an Eruv Tavshilin before Candle Lighting** Candlelighting: 7:25 pm Evening Services: 7:30 pm
Friday, April 22 Passover VII Morning Services: 9:00 am Candle Lighting: 7:27 pm Evening Services: 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 23 Passover VIII Yizkor is recited Morning Services: 9:00 am Yizkor: Approximately 10:30 am Evening Services: 7:25 pm Seudah Shlishit between Mincha and Maariv Shabbat/Yom Tov ends: 8:31 pm
TORAH READINGS FRIDAY, APRIL 22 - PASSOVER VII Exodus 13:17 - 15:26, Artscroll p. 366 Maftir: Numbers 28:19-25, p. 892 Haftarah: Samuel II 22:1-51, p. 1224
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 - PASSOVER VIII Deuteronomy 14:22 - 16:17, p. 1012 Maftir: Numbers 28:19-25 p. 892 Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32 - 12:6, p. 1226 Shir HaShirim is read, p. 1263
SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah both mornings of Pesach. KIDDUSH Kiddushes are sponsored by CBAJ.
Youth Groups Youth Groups will resume after Passover
On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful conclusion of Pesach and Shabbat.
I hope that you Passover Seders this past week were inspiring and enjoyable. A reminder that we will recite Yizkor in synagogue this Shabbat, a fitting conclusion to Passover, a holiday in which we rededicate ourselves to our people's collective historical memory.
I look forward to seeing those of you who will be local for Passover, and I look forward to seeing those who are away when they return.
Chag Kasher V'Sameach & Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Ben Kean
CBAJ is proud to partner with the Jewish Federation of NENY and the Capital District Board of Rabbis and Cantors in presenting a community-wide Holocaust Commemoration for Yom Ha'Shoah.
The program may be viewed live online, or maybe viewed at a later time to enable participation of those attending Evening Services with other commitments.
YOM HAATZMAUT & YOM HAZIKARON (Israel Independence Day & Memorial Day)
Save the date for a Jewish Community Tekes Maavar in honor of Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut at CBAJ in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York. Details regarding dinner to follow.
WEEKLY LEARNING AT CBAJ
WEEKLY CLASSES RESUME NEXT WEEK!
THURSDAY MORNINGS TORAH & TEA **Resumes 4/28** Torah & Tea meets on Thursday morning, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*. We will continue studying II Kings.
THURSDAY NIGHTS PARSHAH CLASS **Resumes 5/5** (Parshah class will not meet this week in observance of Yom HaShoah.) Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on Thursday nights. Time varies with minyan schedule. Join for in-depth discussions on topics in the weekly parasha on the CBAJ Zoom room*. The class is now open for in-person attendance in the Carr Chapel.
TALMUD CLASS **Resumes 4/30** Join our Shabbat Afternoon TALMUD SHIUR in-person, at CBAJ, one hour before Shabbat Mincha. We are studying Masechet Makkot.
*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
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 24 - April 29, 2022
Shacharit Sunday: 8:00 am Monday - Friday: 6:45 am
Mincha/Maariv: Sunday - Thursday: 7:35 pm
Candle Lighting Next week: Friday: 7:34 pm
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 .
NEW CBAJ ENDEAVORS
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.
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.
COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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. 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 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.
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