Kiddush following services, outdoors (weather permitting)
Tot Shabbat 10:15 am Talmud Class 7:10 pm
Shabbat Mincha 8:10 pm Seudah Shlishit following Mincha
Ma'ariv 9:10 pm
Shabbat ends 9:22 pm
TORAH READING Numbers 22:2-25:9, Artscroll p. 856 Haftarah: Micah 5:6-6:8, p. 1189 SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah KIDDUSH Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ. TOT SHABBAT Children ages 0 - 5 and their parents are welcome to join Laura Weisblatt, Early Childhood Jewish educator at 10:15 am on the Playground (rain location will be the young children's classroom #3)
MAZAL TOV Mazal tov to Laura & Hilton Segal and Stephanie & Drew Kugler (past CBAJ president) on the engagement of their children, Samuel Segal and Allie Kugler.
Mazal Tov to Rabbi & Rebbetzin Bomzer on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Yakov Goldblatt. Mazal tov to Yakov's parents, Tami and Dov Goldblatt
On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful Shabbat.
I hope to see you soon at tefilah, a youth program, or a social event!
The fast of Shiva Asar B'Tammuz is observed this Sunday, which commences the period known as "Bein HaMetzarim" (lit. "between the straights"), culminating with Tisha B'Av. During this time, we should look for ways to mourn, commemorate, and connect to the losses and suffering of our ancestors throughout history - especially the loss of the Beit HaMikdash. This time also affords us an opportunity to heal and fix the faults of the past and aspire to a more perfect world with a restored Beit HaMikdash.
We also ought to recognize during this time the blessing that is the State of Israel, through which so many of the blessings and prophesies of healing and redemption are fulfilled. May we merit to see (and help bring to fruition) the complete redemption soon.
WEEKLY CLASSES TORAH & TEA Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*. Studying Kings 2.
PARSHAH CLASS Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the ParshahThursday nights, in person and on the CBAJ Zoom*. The 7/21 class starts at 7:00 PM TALMUD CLASS 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 7:10 PM.
*ZOOM INFORMATION Go to https://zoom.us/join Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347 Enter passcode: 613518
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Tot Shabbat For children ages 0-5 and their parents the next Tot Shabbats is August 27th at 10:15 AM.
Please contact Joshua Schulman-Marcus (jschumar@gmail.com) if you would like to be added to the Young Families WhatsApp group.
Youth Groups, Torah High, Mishna Club, NCSY Events All other Youth Programming will be on a hiatus for the summer.
DAILY SERVICES
July 17 - July 22, 2022
Shacharit Sunday: 8:00 am Monday - Friday: 6:45 am
Mincha/Maariv: Sunday, Fast of Tammuz Mincha/Maariv 8:05 pm Fast ends 9:07 pm Monday -Thursday 8:10 pm
Candle Lighting Next week: Friday: 8:08 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 .
COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community Barbecue & Siyyum 518 Kosher & the Vaad HaKashruth of the Capital District invite you to join a barbecue and siyyum on July 31st, 4-6 pm, at the Albany JCC. To place an order or for more information, visit the 518 Kosher Facebook page.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES NEW:JFS staff is available for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. They are offering a 6-week virtual support group starting in late July. Registration details: https://jfsneny.org/groups/or call 518.482.8856
JFS experienced clinicians are here to help with compassionate, evidence-based interventions for people of all ages. They provide in-person and remote telehealth appointments. They also accept a range of insurance plans. Click here for more information. 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.
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.
