TORAH READING Genesis: 12:1 - 17:27 Artscroll p. 54 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27 - 41:16, p. 1133
SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.
KIDDUSH Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ. .
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.
First, I would like to thank everyone who joined us in welcoming a beautiful new Torah this past Sunday! It was truly wonderful to share this simcha with so many of you! In particular, my gratitude to all of those who helped make the event possible.
A reminder that this Tuesday, November 8th, is Election Day, and I urge you to make sure that you cast your vote (if you have not done so already). Especially in the digital age with incredibly precise demographics on voting, it is imperative that we make our voices heard.
I trust that you have received my and Laura's message on an anti-Semitic incident last Shabbat. Please know that we are monitoring the situation closely. Additionally, you may have seen that the FBI had announced a credible terror threat to synagogues in New Jersey. We were assured by Federation that this threat was NOT relevant to Albany, and furthermore, the threat has been neutralized. As always, please remember to remain calm and vigilant.
Miriam and I will be away next Shabbat, but we look forward to seeing you when we return!
As the year progresses, we have many new programs and events, and I hope to see you soon!
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Ben Kean
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW SEATING SECTIONS IN SANCTUARY The sanctuary seating has been reconfigured, starting this Shabbat. We have created new mask-only seating sections on both the Women's and Men's sections, in both the front and the back of the Sanctuary. You must wear a mask to sit in any of the designated areas. The rest of the sanctuary has been reconfigured to more closely reflect our setup prior to COVID-19. The purpose of this configuration is to enhance our experience of tefilah as a close community, while also ensuring that COVID-19 precautions
TIME CHANGE Please remember to set your clocks back Saturday night, as daylight saving time ends. A couple notes about the schedule: 1. We will be changing to early Mincha following Kiddush on Shabbat, starting November 12. (We will also be resuming Kiddush Conversations, see below.) 2. Maariv on Saturday night will take place 15 minutes after Shabbat ends. 3. The Talmud class on Shabbat will continue to be in person at CBAJ, and will begin 45 minutes before Shabbat ends. 4. We will need extra help ensuring a minyan at evening services on weekdays - if you have availability in the late afternoon/early evening, please consider joining us.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SIMCHA KIDDUSHES RETURN!
The November Simcha Kiddush is on 11/19/2022 ! This will also be a our New Members Luncheon. Sponsors are invited to submit their celebratory announcements by 11/17/2022. Click here to complete the online form or email office@cbaj.org
SAVE THE DATE, DECEMBER 2-3 "Bringing L'Chaim's to Life" - A Shabbat with Rabbi Drew Kaplan Presented by the CBAJ Programming Committee Friday Night Dinner, followed by post-dinner talk & wine tasting "Blessings on Wine in Judaism" Pre-paid RSVP required Shabbat morning sermon: "Drinking in Genesis: The Importance of Moderation" Kiddush Luncheon, including "Text & Tasting: Whiskey in Jewish Life" RSVP requested, no charge Motza'ei Shabbat (Saturday Night) Event: "Text & Tasting: How Beer Became Acceptable for Havdallah" Please note: CBAJ encourages its members to only drink responsibly. All events with alcohol are optional, following the conclusion of services. No alcohol will be served to anyone under 21. RSVP details are forthcoming.
Youth Programs
NCSY UPCOMING Northeast NCSY Shabbatons: November 4-5 (Lech Lecha): "Hakdama" 8-10th Grade Regional Located in Stamford, CT, contact NCSY with any questions. 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 meets Mondays, 7-9 pm and is open to all students in grades 8 - 12. Pizza dinner is served. Registration information available here
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. Tot Shabbat For children ages 0-5 and their parents - Please join our upcoming Tot Shabbats on November 19 and December 17 at 10:30 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 & TEAis back! Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*. Studying Kings 2. TALMUD CLASS Join our Shabbat AfternoonTALMUD SHIUR in-person, at CBAJ, one hour before Shabbat Mincha. We are studying Masechet Makkot. This week (Nov. 5) we will meet at 4:20 pm.
*CBAJ ZOOM ROOM (weekday classes only) Go to https://zoom.us/join Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347 | Enter passcode: 613518
KIDDUSH CONVERSATIONS - RETURNS NOVEMBER 19! This year's Topic: "The World of Midrash" Join CBAJ members in discussing a different Midrash every week! Midrash is one of our Tradition's most powerful and ancient tools for understanding the Torah and demonstrating its relevance to later generations. To volunteer to present, please reach out to Rabbi Kean. Begins November 19, and will take place following Kiddush. More details to follow!
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
November 6 - 11
Shacharit NOTE: Daylight Savings Ends Sunday 8:00 am
Monday - Friday 6:40 am
Mincha/Maariv Sunday - Friday 4:25 PM
Candle lighting Friday, Nov. 11 4:18 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
KRISTALLNACHT INTERFAITH COMMEMORATION The Jewish Federation of NENY and partners invite you to the Kristallnacht Interfaith Commemoration and premiere of the one-time screening of The Rescuers, an inspiring documentary about non-Jewish diplomats who helped save thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, that will take place next Thursday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m., at Page Hall, University at Albany downtown campus. Free and open to the public. 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. November 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.
