CBAJ Notes Weekly E-mail

Shabbat Ki Tisa 
February 18 - 19, 2022

Candle Lighting 
5:12pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
5:10 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:28 am

Kiddush 
​​​​​​​following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:40 pm

Shabbat ends
6:15 pm

Ma'ariv
6:30 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 30:11 - 34:35, Artscroll p.484  
Haftarah: I Kings 18:1-39

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION 
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by Simma Kinderlehrer.   

KIDDUSH
Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by CBAJ.
 

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN

On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, 
I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful Shabbat.
​​​​​​​
We hope to see you soon at one of our services, classes, youth programs or social events.

Shabbat Shalom, 
Rabbi Ben Kean

WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ  
    

KIDDUSH CONVERSATIONS 
Kiddush Conversations are discussions led by CBAJ members following kiddush (& before Mincha).
This year's topic is Tefilah: Making it Personal  
To sign-up to lead a conversation, email Rabbi Kean.

WEEKLY CLASSES
TORAH & TEA 
Torah & Tea is back on Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*.
We will continue studying II Kings.

PARSHAH CLASS
Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the  Parshah Thursday nights at 7:30 pm.
Join for in-depth discussions on topics in the weekly parasha on the CBAJ Zoom room*.

TALMUD CLASS 
Join our Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot.
This week, the shiur starts at 7:15 pm.

*ZOOM INFORMATION 
Go to https://zoom.us/join
Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347
Enter passcode: 613518

SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES

SHABBAT MORNING LECTURE SERIES
A lecture series, entitled Talmudic Personalities, will be held on select Shabbat mornings following 9:00 AM services (11/20, 12/18, 2/12, 3/4).
This next lecture is rescheduled for 3/4/22, entitled Heleni Hamalka: Queen, convert, moral, & halachic role model

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 

Youth Groups
Kids in grades k-5 will meet each Shabbat morning at 10-11 am.
Groups will be led by our youth director, Jack Hartstein, and teen youth leaders.
For more information about attending, or if your teen wants to work as a youth leader, contact Jack Hartstein.

Torah High
The first semester of Torah High has concluded. 
The second semester begins 2/28/2022!
Contact Rabbi Kean to learn about enrolling 

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club during kiddush with Jack Hartstein, rescheduled for 3/4/2022 *
​​​​​​​
NCSY Events
The February Shabbaton is 2/25 & 2/26

UPCOMING EVENTS

SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE - SAVE THE DATE

We are excited to announce that on Shabbat Zachor (March 11-12), we will be joined by Sarah Robinson, for a pre-Purim scholar in residence Shabbat. More details to follow.

DAILY SERVICES

February 20 - 25, 2022

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am 
Monday -  Friday: 6:45 am
  
 
  

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 5:20 pm 

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 5:21 pm

COMMUNITY  EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 

2022 Scholarships - Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
The Federation is pleased to announce the availability of academic & enrichment scholarships based on merit and/or financial need.
The deadline for all applications is February 25, 2022. Visit the Federation's website for more detailed information 
The deadline for all applications is Friday, February 25, 2022.
 
Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched their Spring 2022 schedule for a variety of support groups for all ages, facilitated by JFS clinical staff. Groups are held via Zoom or over the phone.

JFS-CBAJ Volunteer Partnership
CBAJ invites you to volunteer with one of JFS's programs to support seniors and vulnerable individuals in our community. Volunteer opportunities are time flexible, and include participation in the Capital District's kosher Meals on Wheels program, volunteer transportation for seniors, and grocery shopping for homebound seniors. Email Simma Kinderlehrer  to learn more.

Shabbat Terumah
February 4 - 5, 2022

Candle Lighting 
4:54 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
4:55 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:38 am

Kiddush 
​​​​​​​following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:35 pm

Shabbat ends
5:57 pm

Ma'ariv
6:15 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 25:1 - 27:19, Artscroll p. 444 
Maftir: Deuteronomy 25:17 - 19, 1066 
Haftarah:  I Samuel 15:2 - 24, 1214  

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION 
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by Josh Schulman-Marcus on the topic of the K'toret (Incense): Smell and Its Relationship to Tefilah.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by CBAJ.
 

MAZAL TOV
Mazal Tov to Esther Miriam Hall and John Martino on their engagement this week.

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN

On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, 
I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful Shabbat.
​​​​​​​
We hope to see you soon at one of our services, classes, youth programs or social events.

Shabbat Shalom, 
Rabbi Ben Kean

WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ  
    

KIDDUSH CONVERSATIONS 
Kiddush Conversations are discussions led by CBAJ members following kiddush (& before Mincha).
This year's topic is Tefilah: Making it Personal  
To sign-up to lead a conversation, email Rabbi Kean.

WEEKLY CLASSES
TORAH & TEA 
Torah & Tea is back on Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*.
We will continue studying II Kings.

PARSHAH CLASS
Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the  Parshah Thursday nights at 7:30 pm.
Join for in-depth discussions on topics in the weekly parasha on the CBAJ Zoom room*.

TALMUD CLASS 
Join our Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot.
This week, the shiur starts at 6:40 pm.

*ZOOM INFORMATION 
Go to https://zoom.us/join
Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347
Enter passcode: 613518

SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES

SHABBAT MORNING LECTURE SERIES
A lecture series, entitled Talmudic Personalities, will be held on select Shabbat mornings following 9:00 AM services (11/20, 12/18, 2/12, 3/12).
This next lecture is 2/12/22, entitled Rabbi Meir & "Acher": A Sage and His Heretical Teacher

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 

Youth Groups
Kids in grades k-5 will meet each Shabbat morning at 10-11 am.
Groups will be led by our youth director, Jack Hartstein, and teen youth leaders.
For more information about attending, or if your teen wants to work as a youth leader, contact Jack Hartstein.

Torah High
The first semester of Torah High is underway!
For questions about enrollment, please contact Rabbi Kean.
First semester runs through 2/14/2022. Second semester starts 2/28/2022.

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club during kiddush with Jack Hartstein on 2/19/2022 *
​​​​​​​
NCSY Events
Due to the inclement weather forecast, The February Shabbaton is postponed until  2/25 & 2/26

UPCOMING EVENTS 

CBAJ SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING 
The CBAJ Social Action Committee invites you to join them in the CBAJ Zoom room  on Tuesday, February 8 at 7:00 pm with Lisa Gally from Jewish Family Services to learn about volunteer opportunities in our community.  This zoom meeting is informational, there will not be pressure to sign up at the presentation.
The meeting will be introduced by Rabbi Kean speaking briefly on the Torah value of volunteering one's time. 

DAILY SERVICES

February 6 - 11, 2022

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am 
Monday -  Friday: 6:45 am
  
 
  

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 5:05 pm 

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 5:03 pm

COMMUNITY  EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 

2022 Scholarships - Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
The Federation is pleased to announce the availability of academic & enrichment scholarships based on merit and/or financial need, and financial-need.
The deadline for all applications is February 25, 2022. Visit the Federation's website for more detailed information 
The deadline for all applications is Friday, February 25, 2022.
 
Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched their new winter series of support groups for all ages, facilitated by JFS clinical staff. Groups are held via Zoom or over the phone.

Shabbat Yitro
January 21 - 22, 2022

Candle Lighting 
4:36 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
4:35 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:43 am

Kiddush 
​​​​​​​following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:35 pm

Shabbat ends
5:41 pm

Ma'ariv
6:00 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 18:1 - 20:23: Artscroll p. 394  
Haftarah: Isaiah 5:1- 7:6, p. 1154 

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION 
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by David Selis, who is visiting Albany from Washington Heights, New York City. His topic is on illuminated haggadot and other liturgical texts, and how Jews have used illustration to add meaning to our prayer. David is a PhD candidate at Yeshiva University's Bernard Revel Graduate School.

SIMCHA KIDDUSH
The Simcha Kiddush this Shabbat is prepared by the Simcha Kiddush Committee, and co-sponsored by CBAJ, and by the families of our celebrants:
 
Nanette and Artie Brenner and family in honor of Lianna Brenner's birthday.
 
Stacy and David Cohen in honor of their son Ben's marriage to Ilana Oestreicher.
 
Moshe Kudan in honor of Zalmy and Shterna Kudan on the birth of a boy named Moshe Aharon!!
 
Nina Mikhaylova and Grigoriy Mikhaylov in honor of Shabbat Hattan of Vadim Mikhaylov and Daniela Mikhaylova, first birthday of Yaakov Yehiel Perkins, and birthdays of David Mikhaylov and Nina Mikhaylova.
In honor of the Shabbat Hattan, we will be having Sheva Brachot at Kiddush.
 
Marcy Stryker in honor of Rabbi Bomzer and the kindness he shows to her parents.

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN

On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, 
I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful Shabbat.

Once again, please remember to dress warmly this Shabbat!

We hope to see you soon at one of our services, classes, youth programs or social events.

This week, we feel a mix of emotions in response to the attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas last Shabbat:

Shock that an attack like this happened once again so close to home.

Anger at the fact that violent hatred of Jews remains at once so prevalent in the world, yet at the same time, is an afterthought in the media and in society at large.

Fear for our safety in light of the above and the possibility that such an attack may happen again.

Admiration for the bravery, courage, and cool and quick thinking Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, Jeffrey Cohen, and the other escaped hostages.

Gratitude, first and foremost to the Almighty, for granting safety and salvation to all of those who were trapped inside, and to the law enforcement and security personnel who have assisted in protecting our communities.

If you would like to talk about any of the feelings or fears that you may have in response to this attack, please reach out to me. I would be happy either to speak to you myself or connect you to other mental health resources in our community.

Finally, I hope that in spite of whatever fear remains, our response to this tragedy can include, along with a continued commitment to ensuring our security, a strengthened resolve not to allow hatred and anti-Semitism from deterring us even one iota from being proud of who we are as Jews and from expressing and practicing our religion.

Shabbat Shalom, 
Rabbi Ben Kean

WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ  
    

KIDDUSH CONVERSATIONS 
Kiddush Conversations are discussions led by CBAJ members following kiddush (& before Mincha).
This year's topic is Tefilah: Making it Personal  
To sign-up to lead a conversation, email Rabbi Kean.

WEEKLY CLASSES
TORAH & TEA 
Torah & Tea is back on Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*.
We will continue studying II Kings.

PARSHAH CLASS
Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the  Parshah Thursday nights at 7:30 pm.
Join for in-depth discussions on topics in the weekly parasha on the CBAJ Zoom room*.

This week's parshah class was sponsored by Mark & Chana Israel and Emunah and Ron Sohn and family in memory of Shalom Hirsch ben Nachum (Mark and Emunah's father), whose yohrtzeit was this past Sunday.

TALMUD CLASS 
Join our Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot.
This week, the shiur starts at 6:40 pm.

This week's Talmud class is sponsored by Mark & Chana Israel and Emunah and Ron Sohn as a merit for the refuah shalayma for Shlomo ben Basha.

*ZOOM INFORMATION 
Go to https://zoom.us/join
Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347
Enter passcode: 613518

SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES

SHABBAT MORNING LECTURE SERIES
A lecture series, entitled Talmudic Personalities, will be held on select Shabbat mornings following 9:00 AM services (11/20, 12/18, 2/12, 3/12).
This next lecture is 2/12/22, entitled Rabbi Meir & "Acher": A Sage and His Heretical Teacher

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 

Youth Groups
Kids in grades k-5 will meet each Shabbat morning at 10-11 am.
Groups will be led by our youth director, Jack Hartstein, and teen youth leaders.
For more information about attending, or if your teen wants to work as a youth leader, contact Jack Hartstein.

Torah High
The first semester of Torah High is underway!
For questions about enrollment, please contact Rabbi Kean.
First semester runs through 2/14/2022. Second semester starts 2/28/2022.

Mishna Club
Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club during kiddush with Jack Hartstein this Shabbat (Jan 22)!  (approx. 11:30 am).
​​​​​​​
NCSY Events
Save the date for the next chapter 
Shabbaton on 2/5/2022!

David and Rose Udelson Bray Scholarship

Applications for can now be submitted for the David and Rose Udelson Bray Scholarship Fund. The award is available to support undergraduate or graduate study. 

Details about eligibility, the application process, and award amounts can be found here. Inquiries and completed applications may be sent to president@cbaj.org. 
​​​​​​​
Applications for the next semester are due by Sunday, January 30, 2022. 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

​​​​​​​
SIMCHA KIDDUSH PARTICIPATION
The CBAJ Simcha Kiddush Committee invites you to co-sponsor the upcoming February Simcha Kiddush on February 12th -  click here  to sponsor.

DAILY SERVICES

January 23 - January 28, 2022

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am 
Monday -  Friday: 6:45 am
 

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 4:45 pm 

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:45 pm

COMMUNITY  EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 

CAMP GIVAH 2022
Camp Givah is a wonderful Jewish camp located in the scenic Helderberg Mountains, which welcomes campers from preschool through high school. 
Camp Givah is actively looking for staff for Givah 2022. Interested applicants, who are at least going into the 11th grade, should apply here by February 1, 2022.   

2022 Scholarships - Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
The Federation is pleased to announce the availability of Academic based on merit and/or financial need for undergraduate and graduate students, and financial-need based scholarships for enriched Jewish experiences for children in grades k-12. Visit the Federation's website for more detailed information 
The deadline for all applications is Friday, February 25, 2022.
 
Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to participate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched their new winter series of support groups for all ages, facilitated by JFS clinical staff. Groups are held via Zoom or over the phone.

Shabbat Bo
January 7-8, 2022

Candle Lighting 
4:20 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
4:20 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:44 am

Kiddush 
​​​​​​​following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:30 pm

Shabbat ends
5:26 pm

Ma'ariv
5:45 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 10:1 - 13:16, Artscroll p. 340 
Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-28, p. 1151  

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION 
Kiddush conversation this week will be led by the Bomzers.

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is co-sponsored by CBAJ and
Rebbetzin and Rabbi Bomzer in honor of the
anniversary of Rabbi Bomzer’s bar mitzvah,
the birthdays of Rabbi and Rebbetzin Bomzer,
of daughter Avigaiel Heifetz, son Rabbi Shragie
Bomzer, and all of our children and grandchildren,
BI”H. 

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN

WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ  
    

KIDDUSH CONVERSATIONS 
Kiddush Conversations are discussions led by CBAJ members following kiddush (& before Mincha).
This year's topic is Tefilah: Making it Personal  
To sign-up to lead a conversation, email Rabbi Kean.

WEEKLY CLASSES
TORAH & TEA 
Torah & Tea is back on Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*.
We will continue studying II Kings.

PARSHAH CLASS
Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the  Parshah Thursday nights at 7:30 pm.
Join for in-depth discussions on topics in the weekly parasha on the CBAJ Zoom room*.

TALMUD CLASS 
Join our Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot.
 This week, the shiur starts at 5:30 pm.

*ZOOM INFORMATION 
Go to https://zoom.us/join
Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347
Enter passcode: 613518

SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES

SHABBAT MORNING LECTURE SERIES
A lecture series, entitled Talmudic Personalities , will be held on select Shabbat mornings following 9:00 AM services (11/20, 12/18, 2/12, 3/12).
This next lecture is 2/12/22, entitled Rabbi Meir & "Acher" : A Sage and His Heretical Teacher

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 

Youth Groups
Kids in grades k-5 will meet each Shabbat morning at 10-11 am.
Groups will be led by our youth director, Jack Hartstein, and teen youth leaders.
For more information about attending, or if your teen wants to work as a youth leader, contact Jack Hartstein.

Torah High
The first semester of Torah High is underway!
For questions about enrollment, please contact Rabbi Kean.
First semester runs through 2/14/2022. Second semester starts 2/28/2022.

Mishna Club
Next Mishna Club scheduled for 2/5/22 & 2/12/22
​​​​​​​
NCSY Events
Stay tuned for future events - including the next Shabbaton on 1/22/2022

David and Rose Udelson Bray Scholarship

Applications for can now be submitted for the David and Rose Udelson Bray Scholarship Fund. The award is available to support undergraduate or graduate study. 

Details about eligibility, the application process, and award amounts can be found here. Inquiries and completed applications may be sent to president@cbaj.org. 
​​​​​​​
Applications for the next semester are due by Sunday, January 30, 2022. 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

​​​​​​​
SIMCHA KIDDUSH PARTICIPATION
The CBAJ Simcha Kiddush Committee invites you to co-sponsor the upcoming January Simcha Kiddush on January 22 -  click here  to sponsor.

DAILY SERVICES

January 9 - January 14, 2022

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am 
Monday -  Friday : 6:45 am
 

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 4:30 pm 

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:27 pm

COMMUNITY  EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 

CAMP GIVAH 2022
Camp Givah is a wonderful Jewish camp located in the scenic Helderberg Mountains, which welcomes campers from preschool through high school. 
Gamp Giva is actively looking for staff for Givah 2022. Interested applicants, who are at least going into the 11th grade, should apply here by February 1, 2022.   

2022 Scholarships - Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
The Federation is pleased to announce the availability of Academic based on merit and/or financial need for undergraduate and graduate students, and financial-need based scholarships for enriched Jewish experiences for children in grades k-12. Visit the Federation's website for more detailed information 
The deadline for all applications is Friday, February 25, 2022.
 
Unpacking Israel Series for Jewish High School Students
The Federation invites Jewish teens to partipicate in an exciting new interactive program with OpenDor Media to explore what Israel means to them personally. The program begins Sunday, January 9, 1-2:30 PM, and will continue monthly through the June. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be served to all in-person attendees.
To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched their new Winter series of support groups for all ages, facilitated by JFS clinical staff. Groups are held via Zoom or over the phone.

Shabbat Shemot

December 24 - 25, 2021

Candle Lighting 
4:08 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
4:10 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:40 am

Kiddush 
​​​​​​​following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:20 pm

Shabbat ends
5:14 pm

Ma'ariv
5:30 pm

TORAH READING
Exodus 1:1 - 6:1, Artscroll p. 292  
Haftarah: Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23, p. 1146 

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
This week’s presenter is Daniela Samaniego who will present on the topic "Sim Shalom from the Amidah."

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ.

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN

WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ  
    

KIDDUSH CONVERSATIONS 
Kiddush Conversations are discussions led by CBAJ members following kiddush (& before Mincha).
This year's topic is Tefilah: Making it Personal  
To sign-up to lead a conversation, email Rabbi Kean.

WEEKLY CLASSES
TORAH & TEA - No Torah & Tea class 12/30
Torah & Tea is back on Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*.
We will continue studying II Kings.

PARSHAH CLASS - No Parshah class 12/30
Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the  Parshah Thursday nights at 7:30 pm.
Join for in-depth discussions on topics in the weekly parasha on the CBAJ Zoom room*.

TALMUD CLASS - No Talmud class January 1st
Join our TALMUD SHIUR,​​​​​ this week starting at 6:15 pm, on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot. 

*ZOOM INFORMATION 
Go to https://zoom.us/join
Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347
Enter passcode: 613518

SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES

SHABBAT MORNING LECTURE SERIES
A lecture series, entitled Talmudic Personalities , will be held on select Shabbat mornings following 9:00 AM services (11/20, 12/18, 2/12, 3/12).
This next lecture is 2/12/22, entitled Rabbi Meir & "Acher" : A Sage and His Heretical Teacher

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 

Youth Groups
Kids in grades k-5 will meet each Shabbat morning at 10-11 am.
Groups will be led by our youth director, Jack Hartstein, and teen youth leaders.
For more information about attending, or if your teen wants to work as a youth leader, contact Jack Hartstein.

Torah High
The first semester of Torah High is underway!
For questions about enrollment, please contact Rabbi Kean.
First semester runs through 2/14/2022. Second semester starts 2/28/2022.

Mishna Club
Next Mishna Club scheduled for 2/5/22 & 2/12/22
​​​​​​​
NCSY Events
Stay tuned for future events - including the next Shabbaton on 1/22/2022

UPCOMING EVENTS 

​​​​​​​
SIMCHA KIDDUSH PARTICIPATION
The CBAJ Simcha Kiddush Committee invites you to co-sponsor the upcoming January Simcha Kiddush on January 22 -  click here  to sponsor.

DAILY SERVICES

December 26 - December 31, 2021

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am 
Monday - Friday : 6:45 am
 

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 4:15 pm

Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:13 pm

COMMUNITY  EVENTS

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched their new Winter series of support groups for all ages, facilitated by JFS clinical staff. Groups are held via Zoom or over the phone.

Shabbat Vayigash

December 10 - 11, 2021

Candle Lighting 
4:03 pm
 
Mincha,
Kabbalat Shabbat,
& Ma'ariv
4:10 pm

Morning Services
9:00 am

Latest Shema
9:32 am

Kiddush 
​​​​​​​following services

Shabbat Mincha
12:15 pm

Shabbat ends
5:09 pm

Ma'ariv
5:25 pm
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TORAH READING
Genesis: 44:18-47:27 p.250
Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28, p. 1144 

SPEAKER
Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning.

KIDDUSH CONVERSATION
This week's presenter is Barry Siegel, who will be speaking about the topic of Minyan and the power of Tefilah B'tzibbur (communal prayer).

KIDDUSH
Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ.

CBAJ COVID POLICY 

MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN

WEEKLY
LEARNING
AT
CBAJ  
    

KIDDUSH CONVERSATIONS 
Kiddush Conversations are discussions led by CBAJ members following kiddush (& before Mincha).
This year's topic is Tefilah: Making it Personal  
To sign-up to lead a conversation, email Rabbi Kean.

WEEKLY CLASSES
TORAH & TEA
Torah & Tea is back on Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*.
We will continue studying II Kings.

PARSHAH CLASS
Rabbi Kean hosts a weekly class on the  Parshah Thursday nights at 7:30 pm.
Join for in-depth discussions on topics in the weekly parasha on the CBAJ Zoom room*.

TALMUD CLASS
Join our TALMUD SHIUR,​​​​​ beginning 45 minutes after Shabbat ends, on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We are studying Masechet Makkot. 

*ZOOM INFORMATION 
Go to https://zoom.us/join
Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347
Enter passcode: 613518

SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES

SHABBAT MORNING LECTURE SERIES
A lecture series, entitled Talmudic Personalities , will be held on select Shabbat mornings following 9:00 AM services (11/20, 12/18, 2/12, 3/12).
The next lecture is December 18, entitled Beruria: Scholar and Glass Ceiling Breaker.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 

Youth Groups
Youth Groups will not meet this week, 12/11.
Kids in grades k-5 will meet each Shabbat morning at 10-11 am.
Groups will be led by our youth director, Jack Hartstein, and teen youth leaders.
For more information about attending, or if your teen wants to work as a youth leader, contact Jack Hartstein.

Torah High
The first semester of Torah High is underway!
For questions about enrollment, please contact Rabbi Kean.

NCSY Events
Stay tuned for future events

UPCOMING EVENTS 

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SIMCHA KIDDUSH PARTICIPATION
The CBAJ Simcha Kiddush Committee invites you to co-sponsor the upcoming December Simcha Kiddush on December 18th -  click here  to sponsor.

DAILY SERVICES

December 12 - December 17, 2021

Shacharit
Sunday: 8:00 am 
Monday, Wed. - Fri.: 6:45 am
Tuesday: Fast of Tevet: 6:30am                  Shacharit and Selichot

Mincha/Maariv:
Sunday - Thursday: 4:10 pm
Tuesday, Fast of Tevet: 4:00 pm
                Fast ends at 4:57 pm
Candle Lighting Next week:
Friday: 4:05 pm

COMMUNITY  EVENTS

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
New Offerings: Fall 2021
JFS Support Groups 
JFS has launched new virtual groups to help: teens “unload;” parents with day-to-day challenges; caregivers with information sharing; older adults with staying safe & connected; grief & loss; pandemic stress; and feeling down and disconnected. 

JFS is helping homebound seniors with kosher meal delivery, grocery shopping and delivery and more. If you would like to volunteer 1-2 hours per week to help a senior, please click here for more information.