TORAH READING Genesis 47:28-50:26, p. 268 Haftarah: 1 Kings 21:1-12, p. 1145
SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a special lecture following 9:00 am Shabbat morning services entitled "Beruria: Scholar and Glass Ceiling Breaker."
KIDDUSH CONVERSATION Kiddush Conversations will continue next week.
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:
Rebbetzin Rochel and Rabbi Moshe Bomzer, “Saba and Bubbie Bomzer”, in honor of Rabbi Shragie and Leebie Bomzer on the "Upshirin" of their son Chaim Zev. Mazal Tov to the whole family, including Chaim Zev’s siblings Yael, Ariel, and Talia.
Nanette & Artie Brenner and Family in honor of Elie Peltz's birthday. Debbie Fruchtman and Seth Rigberg in honor of their family's December birthdays; Debbie Fruchtman, Ruthie Simons, and Saffi Rigberg
Marjorie and Stuart Gang, to celebrate the naming of their granddaughter Zoe Rose Eller, Sasha Necha, who is named to honor the memory of Marjorie's mother, (Sasha) Shirley Gorfinkel.
Jill and Howard Goldberg in honor of Shore Goldberg's engagement to Shajar Gonzalez.
The Roth Family in honor of Clara Roth’s birthday.
Nina and Grigory Mikhaylov in honor of the engagement of our son Vadim Mikhaylov with Daniela Samaniego
On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, I would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and restful Shabbat.
As you will read about in today's Shabbat notes, we have many exciting events this Shabbat: a simcha kiddush celebrating so many joyous occasions, a special lecture about Beruria following services, and Mishnah club for middle schoolers.
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 isTefilah: 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 ParshahThursday nights at 7:30 pm. Join for in-depth discussions on topics in the weekly parasha on the CBAJ Zoom room*.
We thank Samuel & Barbara Sonenberg for their sponsorship of the 12/16/2021 Parshah class in memory of Mordechai Arie Ben Tvi Hersh TALMUD CLASS Join our TALMUD SHIUR, beginning 45 minutes after Shabbat ends, on the CBAJ Zoom room*. We are studying Masechet Makkot. This week we start at 6:00 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 Shabbat the lecture is entitled Beruria: Scholar and Glass Ceiling Breaker.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Youth Groups Youth groups are back on for this week! The program will end at 11:45 am this week (coinciding with the special lecture following services). 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.
Mishna Club During Kiddush, children grades 5-8 are invited to participate in Mishna Club with Jack Hartstein. There will be Mishna learning, games, and hot cocoa! NCSY Events Stay tuned for future events
UPCOMING EVENTS
SIMCHA KIDDUSH PARTICIPATION The CBAJ Simcha Kiddush Committee invites you to co-sponsor the upcoming January SimchaKiddush on January 22 - click here to sponsor.
DAILY SERVICES
December 19 - December 24, 2021
Shacharit Sunday: 8:00 am Monday - Friday : 6:45 am
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 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. For more information, contact office@cbaj.org .
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.
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob 380 Whitehall Rd Albany, NY 12208
