SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah this Shabbat. Kiddush Conversation will be led by Chana Cotter.
KIDDUSH Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by Nanci Wagner in memory of Abbott Hillel Phillips z"l, May his memory be for a blessing and by Rakhamim & Rachel Yakobov, on the birth of a daughter, who will be named this Shabbat.
CONDOLENCES Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob regrets to inform you of the passing of longtime CBAJ member Abbott Hillel Phillips. Abbott is survived by his wife, Judy Diamond Phillips, his children, Michelle Davidoff (Doug Harff), Jonathan Phillips (Amy Phillips), Tracey Nussbaum (Keith Nussbaum) and Rick Lev (Tammy Lev), Scott Phillips (Debra Phillips) and his many beloved grandchildren. The funeral took place Tuesday.
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob regrets to inform you of the passing of Rabbi Meyer Hershl Leifer, husband of Dr. Jacqueline Maier, father of CBAJ member Mark (Simi) Leifer, Nicole (Shlomo) Cohen, Daniella Leifer, Lori Leifer, David (Elaina) Leifer, and grandfather of Ella & Abby Leifer, Iddo, Aviyah, Tomer, & Shaked Cohen, and Ariella Leifer. The funeral took place Monday. Shiva in Albany: Mark, Simi, Ella, & Abby will return to Albany on Thursday to conclude shiva at the following schedule: Saturday: visiting hours: 7:30 - 9:00 pm Sunday: Shacharit at 8:45 am. Shiva concludes following Shacharit.
May the families be comforted, and may Abbott's and Rabbi Leifer's memory be a blessing.
MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN
Dear CBAJ Family,
On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, I would like to wish you and your family a restful and meaningful Shabbat. I hope to see you soon at a tefilah, children's program, event, or class!
Am Yisrael Chai.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Ben Kean
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMMUNITY BEIS MIDRASH NIGHT* NEW LOCATION! Sunday, 8:00 pm at THE SHTEEBLE (Cong. Shomray Torah)
CBAJ LIFE & LEGACY "What I Love About Beth Abe" Art Contest All art contest submission are due by Monday, March 4
SUNDAY SCHMOOZE *NEW* Next Sunday Schmooze date TBA
KIDDUSH LUNCH March 9 Rebekah Wildman and Joshua Wildman will sponsor a light kiddush luncheon next Shabbat (March 9) in celebration of the bar mitzvah of their son, Shlomo. Mazal tov!
*See the sections below for more information about these upcoming events and other programs
YOUTH PROGAMS
Tot Shabbat The next Tot Shabbat will be March 16 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. "What I Love About Beth Abe" Art Contest details Organized by CBAJ's Life & Legacy Committee, All art contest submission are due by Monday, March 4 Coordinate with the office at office@cbaj.org
Award winning art pieces will be presented, along with all submissions, at our very special Life & Legacy Simcha Kiddush on March 16. Show us your artistic talents and celebrate Life & Legacy. Our Children are indeed our future !!!
Youth Groups Kids in grades k-5 will meet each Shabbat morning at 10-11 am. Groups will be led by our youth director 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 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 or 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
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 Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) * A Theodore Strauss z"l Endowment Fund sponsored program
TALMUD CLASS Join our Shabbat Afternoon TALMUD SHIUR in-person, at CBAJ,starting 1 hour before Maariv 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
FALL SEASON OF COMMUNITY BEIS MIDRASH NIGHT Join us at the Shteeble (Cong. Shomray Torah)* new location for the new season of Beis Medrash Night 8:00 PM this Sunday.
Independent & Guided Learning Guided learning with Rabbi Kean will meet once or twice a month. Topic: Ein Yaakov - Anthology of Talmudic Aggadah.
KIDDUSH CONVERSATIONS 2023-2024 Share Jewish experiences or ideas that inspire you! Following Kiddush on winter Shabbats.
* A Theodore Strauss z"l Endowment Fund sponsored program
Announcing the winter season of Lunch & Learn for Seniors with Rabbi Ben Kean: Midrash Rewriting the Story
March 19:Who is "The King" in the Purim Story? April 9: TBA
All sessions will begin at 12:30 pm Lunch is free of charge catered by 518 Kosher and supervised by the VHCD Please feel welcome to wear a mask during the event & take lunch home to enjoy Please register by contacting our office at 518.489.5819 x3 or office@cbaj.org
Prophetic Personalities A lecture series for select winter Shabbatot March 30*Huldah with Simma Kinderlehrer *Please note new date.
THE DEE PIRKEI AVOT PROJECT
The Dee Pirkei Avot project disseminates a weekly Pirkei Avot study and discussion sheet in honor of their memory of Lucy, Maia, and Rina, z''l, who were killed in a terrorist attack this year.
“A community is too heavy to carry alone” Deuteronomy Rabbah 1:10
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.
Please click HERE for an important message from our Security Committee & security partner, Community Security Service (CSS) regarding guidelines for attending pro-Israel events
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
AMIDAH ALBANY The Amidah Albany group is hosting a zoom presentation with Professor Aren M. Maeir entitled The Current Conflict From A Modern Historical Perspective, at CBAJ March 3, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. RSVP is required -click here to register
THANK YOU LETTERS TO IDF SOLDIERS Nathan and Sarah Singer (son and daughter-in-law of CBAJ members Ruth & Sheldon) are requesting letters of appreciation to IDF soldiers to be distributed while visiting hospitals in Israel. These simple messages are very meaningful and appreciated by Israel’s defenders. Messages can be sent to Nathanesinger@gmail.com
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob 380 Whitehall Rd Albany, NY 12208
