TORAH READING Deut: 29:9 - 31:30 Artscroll p. 1086 Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10 - 63:9, p. 1202
SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah on Shabbat morning.
Rabbi Yitzchok Isaac Yagod (rabbinic administrator of the Vaad HaKashrus of Eastern Canada and Maine) will deliver a Dvar Torah at Seudah Shlishit.
KIDDUSH Kiddush is sponsored by Sheryl and Aron Cepler in honor of their daughter Annie Cepler's birth and first time in shul - Annie turned 1 year old in May.
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.
I hope to see you soon at a tefilah, children's program, or social event!
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Ben Kean
ROSH HOSHANAH SCHEDULE Sunday, September 25, Rosh Hashanah Eve Selichot and Shacharit - 8:00 AM Candle Lighting - 6:29 PM Evening Services - 6:30 PM
Monday, September 26, Rosh Hashanah I Morning Services - 8:15 AM Youth Groups 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM Tot Shabbat 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Community Tashlich at Buckingham Pond - 5:00 PM Evening Services - 6:30 PM Candle Lighting After - 7:28 PM
Tuesday, September 27, Rosh Hashanah II Indoor Morning Services - 8:15 AM Youth Groups 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM Evening Services - 6:25 PM Yom Tov ends - 7:26 PM
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.
HELP BUILD THE CBAJ SUKKAH We need volunteers to help build the Sukkah Come ALL ! We plan to build the sukkah immediately following morning services (approx. 9:00 am) on Sunday October 2 (setting up the poles) and Sunday, October 9 (walls and s'chach) - bonus points will be awarded if you can bring a ladder.
We will also need volunteers to dismantle the sukkah - date to be determined
SIMCHAT TORAH We invite women to participate in the annual women's layning on Simchat Torah morning. Please contact Amy Svirsky Abolafia (a_s_a@me.com) if you are able and willing to layn this year. If you would like to learn, we will help you! (Please note: attendance at the women's layning is limited to women. 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. On Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah, there will be an NCSY "Simchaton." More details to follow. We are also excited to welcome back Yeshiva University's Torah Tours!
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
NCSY Upcoming Northeast NCSY Shabbatons: October 17-18 (Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah): "The Real Joy Simchaton" Albany chapter Shabbaton November 4-5 (Lech Lecha): "Hakdama" 8-10th Grade Regional Located in Stamford, CT, contact NCSY for sign-up December 28-31 National Yarchei Kallah Located in Stamford, CT, contact NCSY for sign-up
Stay tuned for updates from NCSY!
Torah High 2022-2023 CBAJ's Torah High begins Monday, October 24 at 7 PM! Torah High meets Mondays, 7-9 pm and is open to all students in grades 8 - 12. Pizza dinner is served. Registration information will be sent shortly. Reach out to Rabbi Kean stay in touch about Torah High (if you have not already been in touch).
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 Kids in grades k-5 will meet each Shabbat morning at 10-11 am. Groups will be led by our youth director, Yael Gonzalez, and teen youth leaders. For more information about attending, or if your teen wants to work as a youth leader, email office@cbaj.org.
Groups will run both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur, 10:45 am to 12:15 am
Tot Time on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Children ages 0-5 and their parents, are invited for toddler programs, led by Laura Weisblatt, on Rosh Hashanah Day 1 & Yom Kippur11 AM - 12 PM in classroom 3.
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. We will NOT meet this week (Sept. 24)
*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 25 - 30
Shacharit Next week: Sunday: 8:00 am Selichot & Shacharit Monday & Tuesday Rosh Hoshanna 8:15 am
Wednesday 6:20 am Selichot & Shacharit Fast of Gedalia Fast begins at 5:37 am Thursday & Friday Selichot & Shacharit 6:20 am
Mincha/Maariv Next week: Sunday Rosh Hashannah Eve 6:30 pm
Monday & Tuesday Rosh Hashannah 6:25 pm
Wednesday 6:20 pm Fast of Gedalia Fast ends 7:13pm
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 Apple Picking, Sunday October 2, 1:30 - 3:30 at Bowman Orchards (147 Sugarhill Rd. Rexford, NY). Join the Jewish Community to pick apples, schmooze, and enjoy all the orchard has to offer, including special crafts for kids. Register at JEWISHFEDNY.ORG/APPLE-PICKING by Thursday, 9/29.
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
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.
