SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.
KIDDUSH Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ.
MAZAL TOV Mazal Tov to CBAJ members Ilana & Rob Kovach, Hesh & Barbara Ungerman, and the entire Kovach and Ungerman families on the engagement of their daughter and granddaughter Bina Kovach to Natan Mendelson. Mazal Tov to Natan's parents, Robin & Jeff.
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.
Pesach is fast approaching! Please keep an eye out for communications about CBAJ's plans for Pesach. If there are any questions that you may have about Pesach preparation, please do not hesitate to reach out.
A reminder that TOMORROW AT 10 AM is the last time to purchase ticket's to the Community-wide Shabbat dinner hosted by the Federation next week at the Albany JCC.
As noted below, CBAJ is proud to join Yesh Tikva's annual Infertility Awareness Shabbat. In addition to Yesh Tikva's resources, if you are facing infertility, and you are looking for support, please reach out to me, and I can connect you with individuals in our community who have faced infertility in the past who can help you navigate your fertility journey.
I hope to see you soon at a tefilah, children's program, event, or class!
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Ben Kean
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob is proud to participate in Yesh Tikva's 8th annual Infertility Awareness Shabbat along with synagogues in North America, Israel, and Australia. This event aims to promote empathy for those facing infertility in our community while increasing awareness and raising sensitivity to their struggles.
Our goal is to create a more inclusive communal space for our fellow Jews who dream of growing their families.
Join Rabbi Kean for the new Lunch & Learn Series for Seniors NEXT Session: Tuesday, March 28: Four Myths & Facts About Passover
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. HAGGADAH INSIGHTS *New* Tuesday March 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.
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 10:00 AM, Friday, March 24 All are welcome! REGISTER HERE: https://jewishfedny.ticketspice.com/community-shabbat
CBAJ SHABBAT HAGADOL PRE-PESACH LUNCH Shabbat, April 1 Following morning services & the Shabbat HaGadol Drasha, join CBAJ for a delicious Pre-Pesach kiddush lunch! Free of charge, for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Seanan.
YOUTH PROGAMS
WEEKLY LEARNING AT CBAJ
WEEKLY CLASSES NACH YOMI 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 -5:45 pm this Shabbat Join our Shabbat AfternoonTALMUD 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.
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: TBA 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.
“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
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 Paula Mosher or Ellen Kaplowitz, the Life & Legacy committee chairs about partnering on this crucial initiative to ensure the vitality of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob for the next 200 years.
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 lotat 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
TEMPLE ISRAEL BLOOD DRIVE Temple Israel is hosting a blood drive Tuesday March 28th from 1-6 pm.
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
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.
