TORAH READING Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9, Artscroll p. 1024 Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12-52:12, p. 1199
SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.
R' Jack will deliver a Dvar Torah at Seudah Shlishit.
KIDDUSH Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ
MAZAL TOV Mazal tov to CBAJ members Daniel Ari & Deborah Govindan on the bar mitzvah of Yehoshua Avraham Jellett Costa (Shua) this past Sunday. Mazal tov to CBAJ members Barry & Leah Siegel. In honor of Shua's Bar Mitzvah, Daniel and Shua will be called for an Aliyah this Shabbat at CBAJ.
Shabbat Babysitting Starting THIS SHABBAT, CBAJ will have babysitting available for children ages 0-5 every Shabbat morning from 10:00-11:30 am! You do not need to be a member to drop off your kids. Babysitting will take place in Classroom 3. A few key points:
*The babysitters will bring the kids to Kiddush, please remember to pick up your kids when babysitting ends! * Please make sure to inform the babysitters if your child has any food allergies/restrictions. * Children in diapers may participate, but babysitters will not be able to change diapers, so please check on kids in diapers.) Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Babysitting For babysitting on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, pre-registration is required. Click here to register.
Lulav and Etrog Click here to order your Lulav and Etrog. Orders are due September 28.
MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN
On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful Shabbat.
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 to put new events on the calendar. Please continue to check your emails from CBAJ as more programs and events are in the works.
This week will be R' Jack's first Shabbat at CBAJ as rabbinic intern. He is looking forward to seeing everyone after a summer away!
I hope to see you soon at tefilah, a youth program, or a social event!
Please contact Joshua Schulman-Marcus (jschumar@gmail.com) if you would like to be added to the Young Families WhatsApp group.
NCSY THIS SHABBAT: Albany NCSY Kick-off Event! Join your friends and Rav Jack this 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.
Babysitting Babysitting is available for children ages 0-5 every Shabbat morning from 10:00-11:30 am! You do not need to be a member to drop off your kids. Babysitting will take place in Classroom 3. The babysitters will bring the kids to Kiddush, please remember to pick up your kids when babysitting ends! Please make sure to inform the babysitters if your child has any food allergies/restrictions. Children in diapers may participate, but babysitters will not be able to change diapers, so please check on kids in diapers.
Tot Shabbat Stay tuned for the next Tot Shabbat.
Youth Groups CBAJ will announce its new youth director soon. Youth groups for children grades k-5 will resume September 17.
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 (weekday classes only) 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Selichot Concert - September 17 9:00 pm in the Main Sanctuary, featuring the band Bows and Bellows (led by Laura Melnicoff & Josh Sussman). Welcome the High Holday Days Season!
Simchat Torah at CBAJ - October 17-18 Monday, October 17: Services and dancing at 5:50 PM. Pizza Dinner 8:15 PM. Tuesday, October 18: Services and Daning - 9:00 AM. Annual Ungerman Family Breakfast & Lunch.
DAILY SERVICES
September 4 - 9
Shacharit Sunday: 8:00 am Monday - Friday: 6:45 am
Mincha/Maariv: Sunday - Friday: 7:00 pm
Candle Lighting Next week: Friday, September 9: 6:58 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
Click Here to view our calendar and service times.
CHAI CAMPAIGN
The Chai Campaign supports our educational initiatives, social programs, celebrations, holidays, and helps to ensure all who want to participate are welcome.
At this time of the High Holidays, we ask you for contributions to help us sustain this mission.
Lulav & Etrog orders are being accepted through September 28th.
Click Here to submit your order online or email office@cbaj.org with your order request &/or mail to CBAJ 380 Whitehall Rd. Albany, NY 12208
COVID/ DAILY AND SHABBAT SERVICES INFORMATION
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.
Lulav & Etrog orders are being accepted through September 28th.