Latest Shema 9:06 am Simcha Graduation & Life & Legacy Kiddush following services
Babysitting 10:00 am
Tot Shabbat 10:30 am
Talmud Class 7:10 pm
Shabbat Mincha & Seudah Shlishit 8:10 pm
Shabbat Maariv 9:19 pm Shabbat ends 9:29 pm
TORAH READING Numbers 13:1-15:41, p. 798 Haftarah: Joshua 2:1-24, p. 1184
SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah at Shabbat morning services.
SIMCHA KIDDUSH This week, Simcha Kiddush (dairy) is prepared by the Simcha Kiddush Committee, chaired by Faye Silton & Marta Koblenz. We are celebrating simchas, and honoring our graduates and our Life & Legacy donors. Sponsors and celebrants are listed below.
CONDOLENCES Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob regrets to inform you of the passing of CBAJ member & past Sisterhood president Linda Joyce (Lippman) Weisburgh (Leah bat Aharon), wife of past CBAJ president Stuart Weisburgh; mother of Adam Jacob Weisburgh, wife Cassandra, and grandmother of Alexandra; and mother of Gregory Scott Weisburgh, wife Denise, and grandmother to Ethan Nicholas and Sydney Rose.
Graveside services will be held at the Beth Abraham-Jacob Cemetery, 1620 Western Avenue, Guilderland on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 11:00am.
May the family be comforted, and may Linda's memory be a blessing.
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 personally thank everyone who has organized, contributed to, attended, and wished me well on my installation this past Sunday. Your show of support means so much to me and Miriam.
I join the shul in congratulating all of those graduating from schools of all levels this June.
I hope to see you soon at a tefilah, children's program, event, or class!
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Ben Kean
The June Simcha Kiddush, celebrating simchas & honoring our graduates and our Life & Legacy donors, is sponsored by CBAJ, and by the families of our celebrants:
B'nos Israel Mikvah in honor of Rabbi Kean and in support of his installation dinner as Rabbi of CBAJ. Laura & Sam Weisblatt, Mazal tov to Yishai Weisblatt on finishing preschool at Temple Israel! Margie & Stan Rosenberg in honor of Ephraim Rosenberg’s graduation from West Virginia University Esther Miriam & John Martino, Mazal Tov to our son Nesanel Sussman on his upcoming graduation from Albany HS! Rina & Elliot Chester in celebration of their 5th wedding anniversary Daniela & Vadim Mikhaylov in honor of Teferet Yael’s graduation from kindergarten, and in celebration of the birthdays of Vadim Mikhaylov and Nison Mikhaylov Nanette & Artie Brenner in honor of the birthday of Misha Brenner and the wedding anniversaries of Lianna Brenner and Elie Peltz and of NANETTE and ARTIE BRENNER! Sandra Sabzevari & Josh Schulman-Marcus in celebration of the birthdays of all three of their children - Odelia, Liora, and Netanel. Judy & Marty Goldman in honor of the upcoming birthdays of our sons, David & Daniel and our grandsons, Jake & Zach. Clara Roth in celebration of Scott Roth’s birthday. Tom Kligerman, Mazal tov to Adina Kligerman on her graduation from the University at Buffalo! Marjorie & Stuart Gang in honor of the birth of their 4th grandchild, Liam Harrison, Avraham Zvi, born to Danielle and David Eller. Rebekah & Joshua Wildman in honor of Adina Wildman’s 8th grade graduation from Maimonides and happy birthday to Malka Wildman! Tanya & Ben Schwartz, Mazel tov to Elior Schwartz upon graduating Albany High School! Paula and Paul Mosher z” l, in honor of granddaughter Anna Michal Dietrich completing her first year of graduate studies at Brown University. Amy Svirsky & Mitch Abolafia in honor of Aliza Abolafia; on her graduation from Harvard Divinity School with a Master's in Divinity
CBAJ would like to thank and honor our community members who have committed to leaving a legacy gift by joining our Legacy Society
Amy Svirsky Abolafia Mitch Abolafia Rabbi Moshe E. Bomzer Nanette Brenner Artie Brenner Ellen Cohen M. Bruce Cohen Stacy Cohen David Cohen Wendy Cotter Kenneth Dymond Evelyn Farbstein Laurence Farbstein Rabbi Roy Feldman Marjorie Gang Sharon Giordano Judy & Martin Goldman Dina Gottesman Nathan Graber Amanda Gurock Joshua Gurock Chana Israel Mark Israel Nina M. Israel Ellen Kaplowitz Jack Kaplowitz Marta Koblenz Mark Koblenz Ilana Kovach Rob Kovach
Stephanie Rockwood Kugler Drew Kugler Richard Kweller Simona Leifer Mark Aaron Leifer Paula Mosher Daniel Reznik Steven Rich Amarit Rosenblum Seth Rosenblum Joan Rosenblum Jack Rosenblum Sanford Rosenblum Mary Rosenstein z"l Benjamin Rosenstein z"l Howard Schaffer Frances Schwartz Arthur Schwartz z"l Tatyana Schwartz Benjamin Schwartz Laura Segal Hilton Segal Leah & Barry Siegel Theodore Strauss z"l Selma & Leonard Symansky z"l Deborah Vasquez Herm Ungerman Bess Wadler Sharon & Michael Willen
THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPONSORS & GUESTS FOR SUPPORTING RABBI KEAN'S INSTALLATION EVENT
INSTALLATION DINNER SPONSORS AND HONORARY COMMITTEE
Partner Nanette & Arthur Brenner
Investor Amarit & Seth Rosenblum Dina Gottesman, Daniel Reznik & Family
Benefactor Stacy & David Cohen Ellen & M. Bruce Cohen
Supporter Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors Robert Crystal Marjorie & Stuart Gang Judy & Martin Goldman Avi Losice Sandra Sabzevari & Joshua Schulman-Marcus Laura & Zvi Segal Johanna Steper
Friends Risa & Murray Carr Rina & Elliot Chester Diana & Asaf Elkayam Andrea & Ari Fisher Sharon Flom & Steve Huz Ellen & Jack Kaplowitz Marta & Mark Koblenz Ilana & Rob Kovach Gail & Matthew Kramer Nancy & Mike Kupferschmid Paual Mosher Gilad Muth Rabbi Dan Ornstein Julie & Barry Pollack Faye & Rabbi Paul Silton Sylvia Solomon Joyce Teitelman Nancy Worth & Edward Kean Sharon & Michael Willen
UPCOMING EVENTS
SENIOR LUNCH & LEARN - Summer Series
NEXT TUESDAY 6/20/23 " Living a Spiritual Life: What Does it Actually Mean?"
All sessions will begin at 12:30 pm. Lunch catered by 518 Kosher, supervised by the VHCD, is 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.
Next scheduled Luncheons 7/11/23 "The Person of Faith & Politics" 8/15/23 "Jewish Attitude Towards Education"
CBAJ SECURITY ANNOUNCEMENT The CBAJ Security Committee will be hosting an active shooter class Wednesday, July 19 at 7:00pm Please Register HERE
CBAJ Goes to Indian Ladder Farms
Blueberry Picking - TBD We are waiting for an update from the farmers Save the date for summer blueberry picking at Indian Ladder farms with your CBAJ friends! We will meet at Indian Ladder Farms at 2:00 PM.
Apple Picking - Sunday, September 10 *Note updated date* Save the date for pre-Rosh Hashanah apple picking at Indian Ladder farms with your CBAJ friends! We will meet at Indian Ladder Farms at 2:00 PM.
YOUTH PROGAMS
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.
Tot Shabbat 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.
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 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 -7:10pm 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
COMMUNITY BEIS MIDRASH NIGHT *New* ALTERNATING THURSDAYS Jointly presented by CBAJ & the Shteeble Next date: June 29th 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 Kaplowitzthe Life & Legacy committee chairs about partnering on this crucial initiative to ensure the vitality of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob for the next 200 years.
THE DEE PIRKEI AVOT PROJECT The Dee Pirkei Avot project was inspired by the Dee family's weekly commitment to learning and Pirkei Avot every Friday night. Each week, people connected to Lucy, Maia, and Rina, z''l, will prepare a Pirkei Avot study and discussion sheet in honor of their memory. CBAJ is proud to join in this project by distributing the Pirkei Avot sheets at services.
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 order to continue to ensure daily minyan, we ask all adult Jewish men to do their best to attend weekday minyan with greater frequency
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.
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.
