TORAH READING Deuteronomy 21:10-26:19, Artscroll p. 1046 Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12-52:12, p. 1201
KIDDUSH LUNCHEON Kiddush Luncheon this Shabbat is sponsored by Eli & Staci Raul in honor of their Sheva Brachot! SEUDAH SHLISHIT Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by Sam & Laura Weisblatt in memory of Sam's father, Steven Weisblatt, z''l, on the occasion of his yahrzeit.
MAZAL TOV Mazal tov to Sharon & Michael Willen on the birth of their first grandson to their son and daughter-in-law Aaron & Alana Willen.
Mazal tov to Bob Crystal & Linda Young on the birth of Bob's first granddaughter, Lyra Crystal Pincipato, to Bob's daughter and son-in-law Allie & Larzz Principato.
Mazal tov to Rob & Ilana Kovach on the engagement of their son Levi to Goldy Franks, daughter of Laurence & Shayna Franks and Naomi Surtees. Mazel tov to grandparents Barbara & Harry Ungerman, Rainy & Stu Kovach, Brenda Franks, and Doreen Surtees.
Mazal tov to Staci & Eli Raul on their wedding this week and on Sheva Brachot this Shabbat at CBAJ. Mazal tov to their parents, Ari & Ivy Steinfeld and David & Michele Raul.
Mazal tov to Laura & Zvi Segal on the marriage of their daughter Talia to Ethan Swartz, son of Ronald & Jill Swartz.
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 hard to believe that today marks 700 days since October 7. This means 700 days of Israel being at war. 700 days that hostages have been cruelly held and tortured by Hamas.
It is with great sadness that note the death of IDF Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Ariel Lubliner, 34, of Kiryat Bialik at the end of last week. He was the 900th IDF casualty since the beginning of the war.
We stand in support of, love for, and solidarity with the families of Israeli hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel, who Hamas recently released cruel propaganda films about today, and former Israeli hostage Idan Shtivi, hy''d, whose body was retrieved from Gaza by the IDF last week, and whose identity was only released earlier this week.
I would like to publicly thank Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Police Chief Brendan Cox, Albany District Attorney Lee Kindlon, Albany Common Council Member Deborah Zamer, Albany Chief Auditor Dorcey Applyrs, State Sen. Pat Fahy for holding a press conference to draw attention to the rise in anti-Semitic and anti-LGBT hate crimes and declare their resolute support for confronting these and all forms of hatred in our city. I was honored to join, alongside Rabbi Bomzer, most of our rabbinic colleagues in Albany, and leaders of other Capital District Jewish community institutions.
Am Yisrael Chai.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Ben Kean
UPCOMING CBAJ EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 Selichot Concert Saturday, September 13th 9:30 pm (9:00 dessert reception, 10:30 Selichot Service)
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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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!
WEEKLY LEARNING AT CBAJ
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 September 7 - September 12, 2025
SHACHARIT Sunday 8:00 am
Monday - Friday 6:40 am
MINCHA/MAARIV Sunday-Friday 6:55 pm
CANDLE LIGHTING Friday, September 12 6:52 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. ____________________________
Community Events
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/ One-Time Screening of OCTOBER 8 Monday, September 15th - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob 380 Whitehall Rd Albany, NY 12208
