CBAJ Notes Weekly E-mail

Candle Lighting 
5:37 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
5:35 pm

Morning Services
Shabbat
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:10 am

Simcha Kiddush 
following services

Babysitting
10:00 am

Youth Groups 
10:00

Shabbat Mincha
12:35 pm

Talmud Class 
5:55 pm

Shabbat ends
6:38 pm

Ma'ariv
6:55 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 30:11 - 34:35, Artscroll p.484  
Maftir: Numbers 19:1 - 22, p. 838
Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16 - 36, p. 1216

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning entitled "Praying for the Sinful & Forgiveness Before Teshuva."

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 restful    and meaningful Shabbat.

I would like to thank all of you for helping to make Purim so special and meaningful this year.           
In particular, I would like to acknowledge all of the many volunteers who helped make everything that we do possible:

Mishloach Committee & Distribution:                Mark & Chana Israel, Ben & Tanya Schwartz,  Kovach family, Daniel Govindan, Graber family,    Katz family, Segal family, Gurock family, Marcy Stryker, Rabbi Kean, R’ Jack, Rosenblum family, Abolafia family, Johanna Steper, Howard Schaffer and Simma Kinderlehrer, Cepler family, Kaufmann family, Debbie Fruchtman and Seth Rigberg, Brenner family, Wildman family, Barlaz family, Reznik family, Schwarzmer family, Mikhaylov family, Gang family, Cohen family, Zilberberg family, Bahir family

Purim Carnival: Dina Gottesman & Dan Reznik, Amanda, Josh, Max, & Jacob Gurock, Chana Israel
Artie Brenner, Tom Kligerman, Bob Crystal, Laura Segal, Beth Liotta Tyler, Seanan Herrick

Megillah Readers: Rabbi Moshe Bomzer, Artie Brenner, Dan Reznik, Rabbi Kean, and Rabbi Mendy Shepherd. Torah readers: Rabbi Moshe Bomzer and Ra'anan Schwarzmer.

Rabbinic Intern Jack Hartstein, for helping me distribute Mishloach Manot from CBAJ to every resident at the Massry, contributed to the HACD Purim Assembly, and assisted us running of services and Megillah readings at CBAJ.

I hope to see you soon at a tefilah, children's program, event, or class! 

Shabbat Shalom,

Rabbi Ben Kean

UPCOMING EVENTS

SIMCHA KIDDUSH 
The next Simcha Kiddush is on March 18! 
Sponsors are invited to submit their celebratory announcements by 3/15/2023.  Click here  to complete the online form or email office@cbaj.org.

The next TOT SHABBAT will be March 18! 

HAGGADAH INSIGHTS *New*
Tuesdays, March 14 & 28, 7:45-8:30 pm at CBAJ
Join Rabbi Kean for a two-part lecture series exploring the Haggadah.          Rabbi Kean's goal is to primarily share ideas that are new to him.
 
LUNCH & LEARN for SENIORS *New*
Join Rabbi Kean for the new Lunch & Learn Series for Seniors.

• March 28: Four Myths & Facts About Passover 
• May 9: Myths & Facts: Lag Ba'Omer
  

All sessions will begin at 12:30 pm. All curious minds are welcome. 
Lunch catered by 518 Kosher, supervised by the VHCD, free of charge. 
Please register by contacting our events coordinator Beth Liotta Tyler at 518.489.5819 x4 or beth@cbaj.org.

             * A Theodore Strauss z"l Endowment Fund sponsored program

 NOTE: Please feel welcome to wear a mask during the Lunch & Learn 
& take lunch home to enjoy.

COMMUNITY-WIDE SHABBAT DINNER - ONE NIGHT. ONE COMMUNITY
CBAJ will be joining in the program and CBAJ's Friday evening services will be moved to the JCC on March 31.
Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York unites with local clergy to offer the first-ever community Shabbat experience at the Albany JCC.
6:00 PM SERVICES
7:00 PM COMMUNITY KIDDUSH & DINNER
Candle lighting is 7:01 PM
Supervised by Vaad Hakashruth of the Capital District
TICKETS:
$10 per adult, $8 per senior (65+), $5 per child (up to age 12; 2 & under free)
Registration is required by Friday, March 24.
All are welcome! REGISTER HERE:  https://jewishfedny.ticketspice.com/community-shabbat

YOUTH PROGAMS 

NCSY Events
Stay tuned for more information.

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. Contact Rabbi Kean with questions. 
Registration information available here   

Tot Shabbat  Next Tot Shabbat March 18!
For children ages 0-5 and their parents at 10:30 am in classroom 3.
Please contact Joshua Schulman-Marcus (jschumar@gmail.com) if you would like to be added to the Young Families WhatsApp group. 

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.

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.

WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ  
    

WEEKLY CLASSES
NACH YOMI - *NEW*
Join Rabbi Kean for studying a chapter of NACH (Nevi'im & Ketuvim, the latter two sections of Jewish scripture) every weekday before Shacharit, Sunday through Friday, half an hour before the regular start time for morning services (7:30 am on Sundays, 6:10 am Monday - Friday) - in the social hall. 

TORAH & TEA* Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM on Zoom*. Studying Kings 2.
* A Theodore Strauss z"l Endowment Fund sponsored program

TALMUD CLASS - 5:55 pm this Shabbat
Join our Shabbat Afternoon TALMUD SHIUR 
in-person, at CBAJ, starting 45 minutes before Shabbat ends. We are studying Masechet Makkot.  

*CBAJ ZOOM ROOM (weekday classes only)
Go to https://zoom.us/join
Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347 | Enter passcode: 613518

ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING 

CBAJ BOOK CLUB  ​​​​​
Our next zoom gathering is Wednesday, May 3 at 8:00 pm.  We will discuss
The Books of Jacob by Olga Tokarczu. It is available on Amazon, Thrift Books and in local libraries. CBAJ has 2 available copies to loan.   

KABBALAH AND CONSCIOUSNESS *New*
With Simma Kinderlehrer & Howard Schaffer
Curious about Kabbalah?
We are offering a taste of the book Kabbalah and Consciousness, by Allen Afterman. We will discuss a few juicy tidbits to wet your appetite for an ongoing study of this accessible, experiential ascent from ordinary consciousness toward knowledge of and union with The Infinite.
Sunday, March 19, 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. Future sessions will be in person, time dependent on participants.
R.S.V.P. Requested by March 13. Please text response and questions to (516) 382-5201

READING CLASSICAL HEBREW COURSE *New*
Beginning after Pesach, on one evening each week students will meet 
on Zoom for a 90-minute class to learn grammar and vocabulary from the textbook  The First Hebrew Primer.
The instructor will be Mike Kupferschmid. For more information,
please send an email for him to nancylawson10@gmail.com.
(The day of the week will be determined by the availability of the students.)

COMMUNITY BEIS MIDRASH NIGHT *New*
ALTERNATING THURSDAYS 8:30-9:30 PM 
Jointly presented by CBAJ & the Shteeble
Next date: Thursday, March 16 Beginner topic: "Sources of the Seder"
Join the Shteeble & CBAJ for Beis Midrash Night! Take part in the unique experience of in-depth, textual chavrusa or individual learning in a Beis Midrash setting. Cholent & kugel will be served. 
All levels of experience are welcome—with guided options available for beginners.
For more information, contact: Rabbi Kean, Sean Ference, or Mendy Shepherd.

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

DAILY SERVICES

March 12 - March 17

Shacharit
Sunday 
Day Light Saving Day
8:00 am
(Nach Yomi 7:30 am)

Monday - Friday 
6:40 am
(Nach Yomi 6:10 am) 

Mincha/Maariv
Monday - Friday
6:45 pm 

Candle Lighting 
Friday 3/10/2023
6:45 pm
 

MESSAGE FROM LIFE & LEGACY

“The things you do for your self are gone when you are gone, but the things
you do for others remain as your legacy.” Kalu Ndukwe Kalu

WELLNESS REMINDER 
Anyone who has symptoms of any illness or is not feeling well is strongly encouraged to stay home, irrespective of vaccination status. Better to miss services than risk spreading COVID or another viral infection.
Please also wear a mask if you suspect or know of a covid exposure regardless of symptoms. 

MINYAN NOTICE
In recent weeks, guaranteeing a weekday minyan has been a greater challenge, especially for Mincha/Maariv which is early in the Winter. 
We ask that adult Jewish men to attempt to come to minyan more frequently.

PARKING NOTICE 
For security purposes, any time a CBAJ member parks in our parking lot overnight, or the B'nai Shalom parking lot at any time, we request that you
display a placard issued from the office. A supply will be left on the shelf in the hallway outside the sanctuary.  Please contact office@cbaj.org if more placards are needed. 

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Jewish Family Services - Grief & Loss Support Group
JFS is offering an in-person weekly support group for anyone who is grieving the death of a family member or friend. Select Thursdays in February & March, starting 2/16, 2 - 3 pm. Locations TBA. For dates, registration & fee information CLICK HERE