TORAH READING Deuteronomy 31:1-30 Artscroll p. 1094 Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10; Joel 2:11-27; Micah 7:18-20
SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Shabbat Shuva discourse: "L'David Hashem Ori: Confidence and Fear During the High Holy Days."
KIDDUSH Kiddush is sponsored by Paula Mosher in memory of her husband, Paul Mosher z"l, on the anniversary of his passing.
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.
I would like to thanks everybody who shared in a meaningful, uplifting and enjoyable Rosh Hashanah here at CBAJ. It was so wonderful to be able to see the shul bursting and brimming with energy, with a mix of "longtimers" and "newcomers," young and old, and out of town of town guests.
An extra measure of gratitude to those who helped in various capacities to make Rosh Hashanah possible: our chazzanim (cantors), lainers, gabbais, greeters, shofar blowers, those who helped run youth programs, prepare and set up kiddush, those who hosted meals for out of town chazzanim, and everyone else who helped and participated.
I deeply missed all of you who were not able to make it - whether you were out of town, unable to attend for medical issue or any other reason. I hope that you had a nice and meaningful Rosh Hashanah.
I hope to see you soon at a tefilah, children's program, or social event. Looking forward to a very special Yom Kippur.
Shabbat Shalom and Gmar Chatimah Tovah, Rabbi Ben Kean
The Bnos Israel Mikvah plans to open to men on Erev Yom Kippur (10 am to 1 pm on October 4).
Male attendants (ages 18 and up) are requested to ensure that mikvah can open for men's hours. The mikvah WILL NOT open unless attendants are confirmed by Monday at 5:00 pm.
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 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. **There will be an NCSY "Simchaton." More details to follow. **We are also excited to welcome back Yeshiva University's Torah Tours! **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.)
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 on Yom Kippur, 10:45 am to 12:15 am
Tot Time on Yom Kippur Children ages 0-5 and their parents, are invited for toddler programs, led by Laura Weisblatt, on 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. This week (Oct. 1) we will meet at 5:15 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
October 2 - 7
Shacharit Next week
Sunday: 8:00 am Selichot & Shacharit Monday 6:20 am Selichot & Shacharit
Tuesday Erev Yom Kippur 6:30 am Wednesday Yom Kippur 8:30 am with Yizkor
Thursday & Friday 6:40 am
Mincha/Maariv Next week
Sunday & Monday 6:15 pm
Tuesday Erev Yom Kippur 3:30 pm Mincha 6:15 Kol Nidre
Wednesday Yom Kippur 4:30 pm
Thursday & Friday 6:15 pm
Candle Lighting Next week
Tuesday Erev Yom Kippur 6:29 pm
Friday, Sept. 30 6:20 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 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.
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.
