SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a special lecture following 9:00 am Shabbat morning services entitled Rabbi Meir & "Acher": A Sage and His Heretical Teacher
KIDDUSH CONVERSATION Kiddush conversation this week will be led by Vadim Mikhaylov, speaking about "Modeh Ani."
KIDDUSH Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by CBAJ.
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob regrets to inform you of the passing of CBAJ member and past president, Ira Woren, z''l, husband of Sheri Woren and father of Rachael Schertzer.
The funeral will take place at Temple Israel (600 New Scotland Avenue), at 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 13, followed by the internment at Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob's cemetery, 1626 Western Avenue (approximately 1:45 pm). In-person attendance is limited to close friends and family. Masks and proof of vaccination are required. All others are invited to view the funeral service by livestream at this link.
Shiva will take place at 849 Warner Road, Niskayuna, NY, and on Zoom, through out the upcoming week. To pay a shiva call, and to see the dates and times, it is requested that you sign up on this website.
May the family be comforted, and may Ira's memory be a blessing.
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 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*. TALMUD CLASS Join our Saturday night TALMUD SHIUR on the CBAJ Zoom room*. We are studying Masechet Makkot. This week, the shiur starts at 7:10 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 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 toMishnah Club during kiddush with Jack Hartstein on 2/19/2022 * 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 13 - 18, 2022
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 & 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.
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob 380 Whitehall Rd Albany, NY 12208
