TORAH READING Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9, Artscroll p. 1024 Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12-52:12, p. 1199
KIDDUSH LUNCHEON A kiddush luncheon (dairy) is sponsored by Laura & Zvi Segal in honor of the aufruf and upcoming marriage of their daughter Talia & Ethan Swartz, son of Ronald & Jill Swartz. SEUDAH SHLISHIT Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by CBAJ.
MAZAL TOV Mazal tov to Laura & Zvi Segal on the on aufruf at CBAJ and upcoming marriage of their daughter Talia to Ethan Swartz, son of Ronald & Jill Swartz.
Mazal tov to Staci Steinfeld and Eli Raul on their aufruf this Shabbat and upcoming marriage. Mazal tov to their parents, Ari & Ivy Steinfeld and David & Michele Raul.
CONDOLENCES Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob regrets to inform you of the passing of Roy T Hall, husband of Rosanne Hall, father of CBAJ member Esther Miriam and John Martino, and grandfather of Nesanel Sussman, Devorah Leah Sussman, and Chana Vinisky. The funeral took place in Cleveland earlier this week. Esther Miriam will receive visitors wishing to offer condolences at her home on Monday, September 1, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. May the family be comforted, and may Roy'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!
It is with a profound mix of grief and relief that we receive the news this morning that the IDF has returned home the bodies of two slain hostages from Gaza, Ilan Weiss, hy''d, and a second individual whose identity has not been confirmed.
Ilan Weiss, hy''d, was killed by Hamas terrorists on the morning of October 7, 2023 while defending his home, Kibbutz Be'eri, during the Hamas onslaught. His wife and daughter were also taken hostage and were released in the November 2023 ceasefire.
We anxiously await news about the identity of the second hostage whose body was recovered.
We stand resolutely, with tears and love, with the Weiss family and all of the hostage families during this painful and difficult time, with hope and with the demand that all hostages be released immediately.
This week marked by the 90th yahrzeit of the great Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Kook, ztz''l, one of the pioneers of Religious Zionism and one of the greatest thinkers in modern Jewish history. May his legacy of firm and committed faith, belief in the future of the Jewish people, his commitment to Eretz Yisrael, his profound religious creativity, and his ability to love and see the sanctity in all kinds of Jews, and his deep yearning for the Ultimate Redemption continue to inspire us.
Am Yisrael Chai.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Ben Kean
UPCOMING CBAJ & COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kiddush Luncheon Next Shabbat, September 6 Kiddusheon Lunch for the Sheva Brachot of Eli Raul & Staci Steinfeld PJ Library Grandparents & Special Friends Tea Party Sunday, September 7th - 11:00 am
Senior Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Kean - Summer Series Tuesday, September 9th - 12:30 pm Apple Picking with CBAJ Sunday, September 14th - 2:00 pm at Indian Ladder Farms
Albany JCC Annual Run/Walk Sunday, September 14th
One-Time Screening of OCTOBER 8 Monday, September 15th - 6:00 pm
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Announcing a new CBAJ Program! The Shabbat and Yom Tov Meal Matching Program Our goal is to promote hachnasat orchim (welcoming guests) and strengthen the friendship bonds among people in our community. This is a trial process for the local Albany community. This is an opportunity to either volunteer to host members of our community, or to request a seat at a Shabbat or Yom Tov table.
Community Beit Midrash Night Alternating Sundays after Mincha/Maariv at Shomray Torah (the Shteeble). The next date of Beit Midrash Night is SEPTEMBER 7. Presented by CBAJ & Shomray Torah Guided learning Chaburah with Rabbi Kean studying Ein Yaakov. Dedicated as a merit for the refuah shleimah of Zev Chaim ben Michal Sivan.
"Intro to the Laws of Repentance" Next Summer Date: September 9th Please register by contacting the CBAJ office at: 518.489.5819 x3 or office@cbaj.org All sessions will begin at 12:30 pm at CBAJ & are free of charge Catered by 518 Kosher Catering & supervised by the Vaad Hakashruth of the Capital District * A Theodore Strauss z"l Endowment Fund sponsored program
Living Room Learning The Adult Education Committee is pleased to present Living Room Learning, an initiative givingCBAJ members an opportunity to share a Torah teaching of their choice in the informal setting of a private home. If you are interested in either hosting and or leading a future Living Room Learning, please reach out to Simma Kinderlehrer!
Torah of Health & Healing Discussion Group One Shabbat per month following Kiddush Upcoming dates: September 13 and October 18. Speak to Organizer Yosef Yishai Hilsen if you are interested in learning more, or if you would like to be a presenter!
PJ Library Grandparents & Special Friends Tea Party Sunday, September 7th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm On Sunday, September 7th, Sheryl Hoffman, (the PJ Library Coordinator at JFED NENY), will be hosting a Grandparent/Special Friends Tea Party in celebration of Grandparents Day, (location provided upon registration). Children ages 4-8 years old and their Grandparents or Special Friends are welcome to come for crafts, a story, and delicious tea party fare. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit their website.
Albany JCC Annual Run/Walk September 14th This Annual Walk/Run takes place right in front of the Albany Jewish Community Center on Whitehall Road. This fundraiser provides critical financial support for the Albany JCC programs such as Early Childhood, Afterschool and Summer Youth programs and Cultural and Community programs. For more info or to register, please visit their website. Refreshments provided by 518 Kosher, supervised by the VHCD/
Apple Picking with CBAJ September 14th - 2:00 pm Indian Ladder Farms
One-Time Screening of OCTOBER 8 Monday, September 15th - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
WEEKLY LEARNING AT CBAJ
**NEW!!!** MORNING TANYA: BREAKFAST & LEARNING Tuesdays, 7:30-8:15 am Join us in studying Tanya, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi's classic work on Chassidut, and enjoy breakfast, discussion, and comradery.
NACH YOMI Join us for studying a section 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*. Join Rabbi Kean in studying the Book of Daniel. * 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 Shabbat 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
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Torah High Planning for the 2025-2026 school year for Torah High, CBAJ's teen learning program, is underway! This year, we are opening up a fun middle school program aimed at supplementing your middle schooler's current Jewish education! Open to students 6th-12th grade. Classes will be taught by Rabbi Kean and Rav Tzvi Holt. Please contact Rabbi Kean if you are interested in enrolling your child in Torah High! Tot Shabbat For children ages 0-5 and their parents at 10:30 am in classroom 2. Please contact Joshua Schulman-Marcus 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.
DAILY SERVICES NEXT WEEK August 31 - September 5, 2025
SHACHARIT Sunday 8:00 am **Monday** 8:00 am
Tuesday - Friday 6:40 am
MINCHA/MAARIV Sunday - Thursday 7:10 pm
Friday 7:00 pm Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Maariv
CANDLE LIGHTING Friday, September 5 7:05 pm
MESSAGE FROM LIFE & LEGACY
“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. ____________________________
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING HEALTH & WELLNESS
We are eager for everyone to attend our services and programs and to feel welcome and safe while in our building. Anyone who has symptoms of any illness or is not feeling well is strongly encouraged to stay home. Better to miss services than risk spreading illness. While in attendance, frequent hand-washing is encouraged as well as minimizing close contact with others.
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob 380 Whitehall Rd Albany, NY 12208
