We still request those who are able to help our Minyan status register for weekday and Friday and Shabbat afternoon services, so that we can continue to confirm a Minyan for those times.
Fully vaccinated community members are welcome to register as "vaccinated" at this link , following which masks will be optional for those individuals.
If you feel sick at all, please exercise good judgment and stay home rather than attending services, regardless of vaccine status.
Children are welcome at CBAJ, however, unvaccinated children must continue wearing face masks while indoors.
SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a lecture after morning services end entitled "How Do We Understand Jewish History?" in which we will explore the tension between the Chosenness of Israel on the one hand and the legacy of our sins as the reason for our exile on the other.
TORAH READING Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22, Artscroll p. 938 Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1-27, p. 1195
TISHA B'AV Tisha B'Av begins on this Shabbat, Saturday, July 17, at 8:29 pm and concludes Sunday, July 18, at 9:06 pm. Saturday, July 17--Tisha B'Av Eve Shabbat ends: 9:21 pm Maariv and Eicha: 9:35 pm Sunday, July 18 Shacharit with Kinnot and Kinnot explanations: 9 am Children's Tisha B'Av Picturebook reading: 2 pm in the Main Sanctuary Text-study of Eicha (Lamentations): 7 pm in the Main Sanctuary Mincha & Maariv: 8 pm
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
CBAJ Mini Minyan - Weather permitting only; 10:30-11:00am All ages through 5th grade welcome. Grassy area next to the playground in the back. Parents must accompany children under 5 years of age. All other children may be dropped off for program and picked up at the end of the program.
SHABBOT HAZON KIDDUSH LUNCHEON The Kiddush Committee is providing a kiddush luncheon this Shabbat. All can enjoy a picnic style luncheon after Rabbi Kean's lecture. We hope to hold kiddish and lunch outdoors, but if the weather is rainy, we will remain indoors and the protocol will be explained during the announcements.
This kiddush luncheon is being sponsored by Stephanie and Drew Kugler (and some of their friends), and the Kuglers send the following message to the Beth Abe community:
Dear CBAJ community, We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all of you at CBAJ. This shul has been a warm home to us for many years and it has been our privilege to be part of this wonderful community. We have experienced many life events together and have also been honored to work beside you.
It is with mixed emotions that we are moving. Albany will always be home base for us. We look forward to seeing you when we visit. Wishing you all many blessings, and may we celebrate future simchas together.
Much gratitude, Stephanie and Drew
THANK YOU Thank you to all who volunteered and worked hard to clean up and beautify our CBAJ Playground - a wonderful place for our families to meet up and enjoy time together outside.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU The CBAJ Family is available to speak with you. Rabbi Kean can be reached at rabbi@cbaj.org. Please call the CBAJ Office to leave a message, 518.489-5819 x3, or email office@cbaj.org. CBAJ President Artie Brenner is reachable at president@cbaj.org . The Chesed committee can be reached through the form below.
CHESED AT CBAJ If you would like help with shopping, errands, or other things since you are remaining home as much as possible, or conversely, if you would like to volunteer to help people in the community who may need help, please fill out the form at this link. Please be in touch with Rabbi Kean with any needs.
YOU SEND IT, WE PRINT IT Please be sure to send the CBAJ office information about celebrations or other achievements to be mentioned in the weekly e-mail and printed notes.
ACCESS INFORMATION FOR OUR VIRTUAL PROGRAMS Our Zoom conferences can be accessed on a computer or smartphone at: https://zoom.us/j/9405089347 and entering password 613518.
LIFE & LEGACY * We are excited and honored to be partnering with 10 other local organizations in the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY™ program. We completed a successful first year! Please help us pay it forward and leave a legacy for future Capital District Jews. Please speak to a Life & Legacy committee member about partnering on this crucial initiative to ensure the vitality of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob for the next 200 years. Please consider completing a Letter of Intent. For more information, contact office@cbaj.org.
DAILY SERVICES Shacharit Sunday: 9:00 am Shacharit with Kinnot Monday and Thursday: 6:45 am Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:55 am Mincha/Maariv: Sunday 8:10 pm Fast Ends 9:06 pm Havdalah 9:20 pm Monday - Thursday: 8:20 pm Candle Lighting Next week: 8:09 pm
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JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES New Offerings: Spring 2021 JFS Support Groups JFS has launchednew 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 offering many programs and help at this time, and they also seek volunteers for many of those initiatives. Click here for more information if you'd like to volunteer or participate.
CORONA-VIRUS INFORMATION If you have health related questions, concerns, or needs regarding COVID-19, St. Peters Health Partners has social workers and nurses available to speak with you at 518-525-1132. If you need more emotional support during this difficult time, the NY State COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline is 844-863-9314.
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob 380 Whitehall Rd Albany, NY 12208
