TORAH READING Deuteronomy 32:1-52 Artscroll p. 1100 Haftarah: 2 Samuel 22:1-51
SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning
KIDDUSH Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ
MAZAL TOV Mazal tov to CBAJ High Holy Day Chazzan Eli and Naava Hyman on the birth of a son
CONDOLENCES Join us in offering condolences to our dear friend and CBAJ member Nina Mikhaylova (and Grigory) on the loss of her mother Chana Mishieva (Chana bat Assaf), z''l. Condolences to the entire family, including grandchildren, and CBAJ members Raisa Yashayev (and Aron) and Vadim Mikhaylov (Daniela). Nina will sit shiva in Israel.
May the family be comforted, and may Chana's memory be for a blessing
LULAV AND ETROG PICK-UP Lulav and etrog sets can be picked up at CBAJ in the social hall on Saturday evening, October 8, 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm, and on Sunday morning, October 9, 8:40 am to 10:15 am.
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 and Yom Kippur 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.
L'shanah haba'ah bi-yerushalayim - May we celebrate together next year in Jerusalem.
An extra measure of gratitude to those who helped in various capacities to make the Yamim Noraim possible: our chazzanim (cantors), lainers, gabbais, greeters, shofar blowers, those who helped run youth programs, prepare and set up kiddush and break fast, 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 and Yom Kippur.
I hope to see you soon at a tefilah, children's program, or social event. Looking forward to a very special Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah!
HELP BUILD THE CBAJ SUKKAH We need volunteers to help build the Sukkah Come ALL ! We plan to finish building the sukkah immediately following morning services (approx. 9:00 am) on Sunday, October 9 (walls and s'chach) - bonus points will be awarded if you can bring a ladder.
Thank you to the volunteers who brought all the pieces down from the attic and to those who set up the frame last Sunday!
We will also need volunteers to dismantle the sukkah - date to be determined SUKKAH PARTY AT CBAJ - October 13
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 There will be Youth Programming during Sukkot! 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. Tot Shabbat For children ages 0-5 and their parents - stay tuned for upcoming events!
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. 8) we will meet at 5:00 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 9 - 14
Shacharit Next week
Sunday: 8:00 am Erev Sukkot Monday & Tuesday Sukkot I & II 9:00 am
Wednesday - Friday Chol Hamoed Sukkot 6:30 am
Mincha/Maariv Next week
Sunday - Tuesday Erev Sukkot, Sukkot I & II 6:05 pm
Wednesday - Friday Chol Hamoed Sukkot 6:00 pm
Candle Lighting Next week
Sunday Erev Sukkot 6:29 pm
Monday Sukkot I 7:03 pm
Friday 5:56 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: Blood Drive at Temple Israel Dangerous weather conditions and floodwaters have canceled dozens of blood drives in the areas impacted by Hurricane Ian.Temple Israel is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, October 14th, 11:30 - 3:30. To schedule an appointment go toredcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: TEMPLEISRAELALB
NEW: JCC Applebaum & Bellin Awards The Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center is accepting applications for their prestigious youth awards, Click here for details.The Applebaum Award is for 12th Grade Jewish Males and Bellin for 12th Grade Jewish Females. All applicable materials must be received by Thursday, December 22, 2022 for consideration
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES NEW: CBAJ is pleased to be a sponsor of this important and timely workshop series from Jewish Family Services: Preparation Age: Plan for the expected and the unexpected. Workshop details can be viewed HERE. You can register HERE
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.
