Pesach VII & Pesach VIII, Yizkor April 11 - April 13, 2023
TORAH READING Pesach VII Exodus 13:17-15:26, Artscroll p. 366 Maftir: Numbers 28:16-25, p. 892 Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51, p. 1225 Pesach VIII Deuteronomy 15:19-15:26, p. 1018 Maftir: Numbers 28:16-25, p. 892 Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6. p. 1224
SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah each morning of Yom Tov.
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 Yom Tov.
I hope that you have had an impactful and enjoyable Pesach and Sedarim thus far, and I hope to see you soon at a tefilah, children's program, event, or class!
While Pesach is a time for rejoicing as "Zman Cheruteinu," this year, our joy is overshadowed by the tragic murder of Rebbetzin Lucy (48), Maiah (20), and Rina (15) Dee, a British-Israeli mother and two of her five children, of Efrat, Israel.
May the Almighty comfort the their surviving family, Rabbi Leo, Keren, Benjamin, and Tali Dee in this time of unimaginable pain.
With tears, and prayers for nechama and peace, Chag Sameach,
Rabbi Ben Kean
CONCLUDING DAYS OF PASSOVER SCHEDULE
Tuesday, April 11, Passover VI Morning Services................ 6:30 am Evening Services ................7:20 pm Candle Lighting .................. 7:14 pm
Wednesday, April 12, Passover VII Morning Services.................9:00 am Evening Services. ...............7:20 pm Candle Lighting........... after 8:17 pm
Thursday, April 13, Passover VIII Yizkor is recited Morning Services...................9:00 am Evening Services...................7:20 pm Shabbat/Yom Tov ends......... .8:18 pm
YOUTH PROGAMS
No Youth Groups There will not be youth groups (for children in grades k-5) over Yomtov. Youth groups will resume over Shabbat.
Babysitting There will be babysitting (for children ages 0-5) both days of Yomtov (Pesach VII and Pesach VIII),10:00 am until the conclusion of services.
Babysitting Policy 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.
YOM HASHOAH
Save the date for April 17, at 7:30 PM, for a Capital District-wide Yom HaShoah Commemoration sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and the Capital District Board of Rabbis, and hosted by Congregation Gates of Heaven.
YOM HAZIKARON YOM HA'ATZMA'UT
Israel is turning 75! CBAJ is joining Jewish Federation on April 25 at the Massry Center for the Arts for a community-wide Tekes Ma’avar ceremony to commemorate Yom Hazikaron & special Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration with a musical performance by the a cappella group Six13 and special guests from Eshkol!
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.
