Shabbat Noach Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan November 1 - 2, 2024
Friday Candle Lighting 5:29 pm
Friday Night Services 5:30 pm
Shabbat Morning Services 9:00 am
Latest Shema 10:05 am
Babysitting 10:00 am Youth Groups 10:00 am
Kiddush following services Talmud Class 4:20 pm
Shabbat Mincha 5:20 pm
Maariv 6:20 pm Havdalah 6:29 pm
TORAH READING Genesis 6:9 - 11:32, Artscroll p. 30 Maftir: Numbers 28:9-15 p. 890 Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24, p. 1208
SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.
KIDDUSH Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by CBAJ.
CONDOLENCES Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob regrets to inform you of the passing of Leila Lipman, mother of CBAJ member Lori (Akiva) Calka, Paul (Sue) Lipman of Lakewood Ranch, FL, Richard (Sandy) of Loudonville. Leila is also survived by her sister Marcia Schaefer (Richard) of Delmar, and her grandchildren Benjamin (Meegan) of Denver, CO, Alison (Oleg) of Pleasant Valley, NY, Sharon, of Waltham, MA, and Adam (Stacey), of Haverhill, MA as well as her great grandchildren, Layla, Mason, Sophia and Sam. Shiva Shiva will continue through Sunday (November 3), at the home of CBAJ Members Lori & Akiva, 15 Stonehenge Lane, 3C, at the following schedule: Friday: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Mincha at 2:00 pm. Saturday: 7:00-9:00 pm, Maariv at 7:00 pm. Sunday: Shacharit at 9:15 am. Please let Rabbi Keanknow if you intend to come to any of the shiva minyanim at Lori & Akiva's home, so that we can ensure that there will be a minyan.
Click here for a complete obituary from Levine Memorial Chapel.
May Leila's family be comforted, and may Leila'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.
On this final Shabbat before the US presidential election this Tuesday, November 5, I would like to encourage you to vote. Voting is a right, privilege, and the best way for us to demonstrate our commitment to US democracy and to have our voices heard.
Even in a state like New York, in a district like the one many of us live in where most results are probably a foregone conclusion, the numbers matter and local elections can be decided by slim margins.
Additionally, I would like to encourage you to remember that even if it is important to vote and passionately argue for the candidates, policies, points of view we support, we must also remember to have respect for Americans and members of the Jewish community, broadly and locally, even when they may have different views on the election. I believe that our shared commitments and identities as Americans and Jews must transcend the policies and politicians that we support.
Additionally, I am proud to share two initiatives CBAJ is undertaking that I would like to request your assistance with to support Israelis currently experiencing the challenges of war:
1. Skin Cream for Chayalim. In partnership with former Israeli shaliach to Albany, Yael Reshef, CBAJ will be sending 400 tubes of Aquaphor to soldiers serving on the frontlines, many of whom are experiencing extremely dry and cracked skin. If you are interested in supporting this initiative, please donate to the CBAJ Rabbi's discretionary fund, and put "Skin Cream for Chayalim" in the notes.
2. Partnership with EPIC Family. CBAJ is proud to partner with Epic Family, an organization that provides support and counseling to children living in Israel. Epic Family has seen a tremendous uptick in need in the past year since October 7 due to the war. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to support care for one child for one year, or recruit 20 people to give $25 per month for 1 year. Click here to view the flyer or visit EPIC Family's websiteto learn more. As part of this initiative, we are excited to welcome Rabbi Shlomo Pinkus, global director of EPIC family, to speak at CBAJ on Sunday, November 10, about the situation in Israel and EPIC Family's work. Details to follow.
Finally, I will be on vacation this week, leaving on Wednesday and returning on Sunday. I look forward to seeing you when I return.
I hope to see you soon at a tefilah, shiur, or other event!
Am Yisrael Chai.
Shabbat Shalom & Chodesh Tov, Rabbi Ben Kean
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY BEIT MIDRASH NIGHT Begins Again! Presented by CBAJ & Shomray Torah Opening shiur by Rabbi Rubin. Guided learning Chaburah with Rabbi Kean studying Ein Yaakov. Dedicated as a merit for the refuah shleimah of Zev Chaim ben Michal Sivan. Starting this Sunday, November 3rd at 8:00 PM at CBAJ.
FALL LECTURE SERIES LASHON HARA: LAWS, VALUES, AND PRACTICE With Rabbi Kean Tuesday, November 5 at 7:30 PM In person in the Carr Chapel & ZOOM option to be made available
KIDDUSH CONVERSATIONS BEGIN AGAIN - JOURNEY THROUGH TEHILIM - Following Kiddush on winter Shabbats, begins Nov. 9 Contact Simma Kinderlehrer or Rabbi Kean to sign up
Scroll down for additional details on all upcoming events
UPCOMING NCSY YOUTH EVENTS
CBAJ - NCSY ALBANY CHAPTER SHABBATON November 8th - 9th More details to follow soon!
APEX ENTERTAINMENT EVENT November 10, 3:00 PM for grades 6 - 12 $20 participation fee - Registration requested - Click Here
CBAJ MISHMAR & CHAPTER BOARD ELECTIONS November 19, 5:00 PM @ CBAJ for grades 6 -12 Join for an incredible meal, great learning, and the election of our new Chapter Board!
LATTE & LEARN November 26, 5:00 PM at Starbucks (1244 Western Ave.) For grades 9 - 12
contact shoremgoldberg@gmail.com with any questions
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Torah High 2024-2025 The Torah High Fall 2024 semester is underway! Taught by Rabbi Kean and Rabbi Tzvi Holt. Mondays at 7:00 pm for students in grades 8 - 12, dinner included! Any interested families whose students are interested in learning more about Torah High should contact Rabbi Kean directly, rabbi@cbaj.org Tot Shabbat New Schedule to be announced soon! 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 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 us 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 Mincha We are studying Masechet Taanit.
*CBAJ ZOOM ROOM (weekday classes only) Go to https://zoom.us/join Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347 | Enter passcode: 613518
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
Select Tuesdays at 7:30 PM November 5, November 12, December 3, December 10 In person in the Carr Chapel & ZOOM. CBAJ ZOOM ROOM (weekday classes only) Go to https://zoom.us/join Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347 | Enter passcode: 613518
Share your insights into one chapter of Tehilim (Psalms), what it means to you, and what it can teach us! Following Kiddush on winter Shabbats, begins Nov. 9 Contact Simma Kinderlehrer or Rabbi Kean to sign up
November 19 What We Know About Avraham's Son Yishmael
December 17 The Miracle of the Oil: A Miracle for Our Time
Please register by contacting Seanan Herrick 518.489.5819 x3 or office@cbaj.org
All sessions will begin at 12:30 pm at CBAJ 380 Whitehall Rd.
Lunch is free of charge catered by 518 Kosher Catering & supervised by the Vaad Hakashruth of the Capital District
Community Beit Midrash Night Begins Again! Starting this Sunday, November 3rd at 8:00 PM at CBAJ.
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. This week's installment is by Albany's own Chaya Tal!
“The synagogue is a community which values who I am, how I live, what I give to others now and to those who follow me in years to come. It is the place where they know my name." Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
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.
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
AJCC Jewish Cultural & Community Programming Event The Sidney Albert Albany JCC is hosting Avi Melamed, a geopolitical Middle East expert, author, educator, for multiple discussions November 3rd & 4th. There will be a young adult session, a leadership briefing co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of NENY for local community leaders and board of directors, and a community session. Click Herefor more information and required registration details
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NENY EVENT Target Tehran | An Evening with Co-Author, Ilan Evyatar November 7th at 7:00 PM at the Federation Click here to register and learn more about this event
518 KOSHER CATERING Learn more about 518 Kosher's Shabbos catering at their website. https://kosher518.com
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob 380 Whitehall Rd Albany, NY 12208
