TORAH READING Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17, Artscroll p. 998 Maftir: Numbers 28:9-15, p. 890 Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24, p. 1208
SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.
KIDDUSH Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ
MAZAL TOV Mazal tov to CBAJ members Daniel Ari & Deborah Govindan on the bar mitzvah of Yehoshua Avraham (Shua), which will take place this Sunday. Mazal tov to CBAJ members Barry & Leah Siegel.
Mazal tov to CBAJ members (and past president) Drew and Stephanie Kugler on the marriage their son Joshua Kugler to Danielle Nachbar, which will take place this Sunday in Honey Brook, PA.
On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful Shabbat.
This Shabbat is Rosh Chodesh Elul, which means that Rosh HaShanah is only one month away! This means that it is time for each of us to begin preparing our hearts and minds for the new Jewish year and Day of Judgment.
Here at CBAJ, preparations for the coming year are well underway! As you can see from this week's Shabbat notes, we are already beginning put new events on the calendar. Please continue to check your emails from CBAJ as more programs and events are in the works.
I hope to see you soon at tefilah, a youth program, or a social event!
NEW RABBINIC INTERN - Welcome Rav Jack! Jack Hartstein, originally from Scarsdale, NY, is thrilled to be entering his third year involved with the Albany and CBAJ community this time as Rabbinic Intern!
Rav Jack is currently pursuing his Rabbinic Ordination (Semicha) at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS at Yeshiva University), where he takes a variety of classes in Jewish Law, public speaking, and contemporary issues in the Rabbinate. He is also a participant in the joint RIETS-FERKAUF Graduate School of Psychology program in Mental Health Counseling.
Rav Jack loves to listen to and write music, go for runs, sing, dance, act, and learn Jewish philosophy and mysticism.
He finds it important to encourage Jews of all ages to think deeply about their unique Jewish heritage and introduce ways in which God and His holy Torah an be integrated into one’s life in a concrete and authentic way.
Rav Jack is so excited to continue to share the joy and light of Jewish life with the CBAJ family and is looking forward to being a friendly source of comfort, strength and guidance to all.
WEEKLY LEARNING AT CBAJ
WEEKLY CLASSES TORAH & TEA Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*. Studying Kings 2.
PARSHAH CLASS The parshah class will be on hiatus until after the Simchat Torah. 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 6:15 pm
*CBAJ ZOOM ROOM Go to https://zoom.us/join Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347 | Enter passcode: 613518
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
CBAJ BOOK CLUB The Adult Education committee invites you to join our CBAJBook Club which meets 4 times per year. The current book is The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks. The Book Club meets in the *CBAJ Zoom Roomand the next meeting is November 2 at 8:00 pm. The next book selection will be announced soon. Contact Simma Kinderlehrer at simmakinder@gmail.com with any questions. FEEDBACK REQUESTED The Adult Education Committee wants to hear from you! All ideas about classes, lectures, and other adult education programs of interest should be forwarded to Seanan Herrick at office@cbaj.org.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Please contact Joshua Schulman-Marcus (jschumar@gmail.com) if you would like to be added to the Young Families WhatsApp group.
NCSY SAVE THE DATE: Albany NCSY Kick-off Event! Join your friends and Rav Jack next Shabbat, September 3rd after kiddush (approximately 12:00 pm) for the 2022-2023 Albany NCSY kick-off event!
SAVE THE DATE: Ha'Atid Shabbaton for 11th-12th graders Friday, September 16th - Sunday September 18th (12pm) All Northeast NCSYers in 11th-12th are invited to join the year's opening shabbaton hosted in Albany! See Northeast NCSY's website to register or learn more!
TORAH HIGH Open House Monday, September 19, will the Open House for Torah High 2022-2023! Stay tuned for details. Contact Rabbi Kean to stay in touch about Torah High.
Youth Groups and Mishna Club All other Youth Programming are on a hiatus for the summer.
DAILY SERVICES
August 28 - September 2
Shacharit Sunday: 8:00 am Rosh Chodesh Elul Monday - Friday: 6:45 am
Candle Lighting Next week: Friday, September 2: 7:10 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
NEW: OPERATION SCHOOL SUPPLIES | SHALOM FOOD PANTRY PROJECT Operation School Supplies is a project sponsored by the Shalom Food Pantry to ensure that every child goes to school with a full backpack of new supplies. If you are in need of assistance and would like help with school supplies for your childplease click here to complete and submit an online form. If you would like to partner with us today and sponsor a full backpack and a smile on a child's face please click here to donate.
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 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. 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.
