TORAH READING Deuteronomy 26:1 - 29:8 Artscroll p. 1068 Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22, p. 1201
SPEAKER R' Jack will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.
KIDDUSH Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ
UNVEILING CEREMONY ANNOUNCEMENT CBAJ member Sylvia Solomon invites relatives and friends to gather at Congregation Beth-Abraham Jacob Cemetery on Western Avenue Sunday, September 18th at 12:30 pm, for an unveiling ceremony for her late husband Michael Solomon z"l.
CONDOLENCES Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob regrets to inform you of the passing of Ethel Marilyn ("Lynn") Reich, (Miriam bat Baruch Pinchas v'Ester Malka), z''l, wife of the late Howard Reich, z"l; sister of Francine ("Julia") Helfman (Joel); mother of our dear friend and CBAJ member, Stacy Cohen (David) and Barbara Becker (Mark ob"m); grandmother of Benjamin Cohen (llana) and Steven Cohen (and fiancée Bethanne Goldman).
Stacy will sit shiva as follows: Stacy will be available for visits 2:00-5:30 pm, every day from Sunday (Sept. 18) through Wednesday (Sept. 21), at the Cohen home, 1458 Valencia Rd Niskayuna, NY 12309.
There will be Mincha & early Maariv at 5:30 PM at the Cohen home on Sunday (Sept. 18) and Wednesday (Sept. 21).
On Monday (Sept. 19) and Tuesday (Sept. 20), Stacy will join CBAJ's minyan for Mincha & Maariv at 6:40 pm.
May the family be comforted, and may Ethel's memory be for a blessing.
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! Continue to check your emails from CBAJ as more programs and events are in the works.
We extend a warm, Albany welcome to all of the 11th and 12th graders here for Northeast NCSY's Ha'Atid Shabbaton! We are so excited to have you join us this Shabbat.
I hope to see you soon at a tefilah, children's program, or social event!
This past Sunday, we commemorated the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, in which 2,996 innocent civilians lost their lives. We continue to stand with the families of those who perished. May their memory forever be for a blessing.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Ben Kean
INTRODUCING YAEL GONZALEZ: OUR NEW YOUTH DIRECTOR
We are excited to announce that Yael Gonzalez will serve as CBAJ's youth director for the 2022-2023 school year!
Groups for kids in grades kindergarten through 5th grade will resume this week, led by Yael.
Yael was highly active in Upstate NCSY at CBAJ when she was in high school, and will also serve as an NCSY advisor. Yael is very excited to be working with CBAJ youth this year.
EVENTS THIS SHABBAT & WEEKEND
SELICHOT CONCERT - Saturday, September 17 9:00 pm in the Main Sanctuary, featuring the band Bows and Bellows (led by Laura Melnicoff & Josh Sussman). Welcome the High Holy Days Season! Friday, September 16th -Sunday September 18th All Northeast NCSYers in 11th-12th will be at CBAJ this weekend for the year's opening shabbaton
APPLE PICKING - September 18 Meet up for Apple Picking at Indian Ladder Farms - 2:30 PM come out & meet Beth; CBAJ's new Programming Coordinator
HALACHIC NOTICE - PRUZBUL
Because this year is Shemitah (the Sabbatical year), all loans that a Jew has against another Jew are canceled when the current year ends. As such, one may not request repayment of such a loan after Rosh HaShanah. In order to circumvent this, one must do a pruzbul.
To learn more about pruzbul, click here. To download a pruzbul to complete, click here.
Please deal with this promptly, as it may take some time to complete. Rabbi Kean is available to assist you with this if needed.
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 Dancing - 9:00 AM. Annual Ungerman Family Breakfast & Lunch.
Torah High 2022-2023 CBAJ is holding a Torah High Open House Monday, Sept. 19, 7:00 - 9:00 PM for any students in grades 8 - 12. Pizza dinner will be served. Please email Rabbi Kean to RSVP, rabbi@cbaj.org
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
NCSY Friday, September 16th -Sunday September 18th All Northeast NCSYers in 11th-12th are invited to join the year's opening shabbaton hosted in Albany! CLICK HERE to register with Northeast NCSY directly.
Torah High 2022-2023 CBAJ is holding a Torah High Open House Monday, Sept. 19, 7:00 - 9:00 PMfor any students in grades 8 - 12. Pizza dinner will be served. Please email Rabbi Kean to RSVP, rabbi@cbaj.org
Babysitting Babysitting is available for children ages 0-5 every Shabbat morning for from 10:00-11:30 am! You do not need to be a member to drop off your kids. At least one parent or guardian must be at CBAJ for the duration of babysitting. 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.
Youth Groups Youth groups for children grades k-5 will be led by Yael Gonzalez!
Tot Shabbat Stay tuned for the next Tot Shabbat. Please contact Joshua Schulman-Marcus (jschumar@gmail.com) if you would like to be added to the Young Families WhatsApp group.
WEEKLY LEARNING AT CBAJ
WEEKLY CLASSES TORAH & TEA Torah & Tea will be on hiatus until after Simchat Torah.
PARSHAH CLASS The parshah class will be on hiatus until after 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 5:40 pm
*CBAJ ZOOM ROOM (weekday classes only) Go to https://zoom.us/join Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347 | Enter passcode: 613518
CBAJ BOOK CLUB The Adult Education Committee invites you to join our CBAJBook Club which meets 4 times per year. The current book isEinstein and the Rabbi by Naomi Levy. The Book Club meets in the *CBAJ Zoom Roomand the next meeting is November 2 at 8:00 pm.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 events@cbaj.org
DAILY SERVICES
September 18 - 23
Shacharit Sunday: 8:00 am Monday - Friday Selichot & Shacharit 6:40 am
Mincha/Maariv Sunday - Friday 6:40 pm
Candle Lighting Next week: Friday, September 23: 6:33 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: COMMUNITY WIDE EVENTS | FROM THE JEWISH FEDERATION The Jewish Federation of NENY invites the community to 2 upcoming events: A Conversation with ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt on Wednesday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. in person at the GE Theater at Proctors and Austria: Facing Its Past for a Better on Monday, September 19, 1 PM, in person at Jewish Federation (Zoom option available). Registrations are requested. Both events are free/complimentary and open to the community.
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. 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.