TORAH READING Exodus 25:1 - 27:19, Artscroll p. 444 Maftir: Deuteronomy 25:17 - 19, 1066 Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2 - 24, 1214
KIDDUSH CONVERSATION Kiddush conversation this week will be led by Stuart Gang.
KIDDUSH Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by CBAJ.
Mishna Club Children in grades 5-8 are invited to Mishnah Club during kiddush this Shabbat with Jack Hartstein.
FAMILY LEARNING NIGHT We invite families with children in grades K-8th to join us for a SECOND fun-packed family learning night, this Saturday night at 8 PM. The will be learning, refreshments, and prizes.
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.
Unfortunately, I am feeling under the weather, and so in keeping with CBAJ's COVID-19 policy, I will not be seeing you at shul this Shabbat. So far, I have tested negative for COVID-19, my symptoms have been relatively mild, and Miriam and I have everything that we need. We regret that we will unable to join you this Shabbat.
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine ongoing, I urge you to take a moment to pray on their behalf. If you are able to, please consider donating to a relief fund for the Ukrainian people, such the Orthodox Union's Ukraine fund. We pray for the safety of all Ukrainians, including the tens of thousands of Jewish Ukrainians. Shabbat Shalom & Chodesh Tov, Rabbi Ben Kean
Scholar In Residence Shabbat
Join us for a fun, meaningful, and enriching Shabbat of learning about Megillat Ester with guest scholar Sarah Robinson, on Shabbat Zachor, March 11-12.
As part of the Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat, The CBAJ Adult Education Committee invites you to attend the Scholar-in-Residence Friday Night Dinner, March 11th, at 7:00 PM (By registration only) and The Simcha Committee invites you to attend the Simcha Kiddush Luncheon on Shabbat, March 12th (As always, all are welcome to Kiddush,no registration required)
Friday, March 11 Friday night services: 5:40 PM Friday night dinner: 7:00 PM (By registration only) Friday night lecture: 8:00 PM Why Does Esther Include Vashti in her Story?
Saturday, March 12 Shabbat morning services: 9:00 AM Shabbat morning lecture: 11:00 AM Hidden in Plain Sight: Nes Nigleh V'Nistar in the Megilah Simcha Kiddush Luncheon: 12:00 PM (Catered by Wandering Que)
Motzaei Shabbat (Saturday Night) Fireside Discussion: 8:00 PM (In-person and on CBAJ Zoom Room) Rabbi Kean will interview Sarah on Purim, Torah learning, Jewish community issues, and viewer submitted questions!
All of the lectures, all services, and Kiddush are open to all, free of charge. Friday night dinner is limited to paid registration.
PURIM AT CBAJ
Wednesday, March 16, Fast of Esther Shacharit 6:20 AM & Mincha 6:45 PM With Zecher L'Machatzit Ha-shekel
Maariv & Family Megillah Reading 7:15 PM Followed by a Light Break Fast An additional "quiet" Megillah Reading to follow at approximately 9:00 PM
Thursday, March 17 Shacharit & Megillah Reading 6:15 AM Remeber Tzedakah for Matanot L'evyonim
Family Friendly Megillah Reading 5:00 PM Followed by the Purim Carnival!
CBAJ & HACD PURIM CARNIVAL A Festive Dinner ("Seudah") & Carnival 6:00 PM (Following the Megillah Reading) Fun, Food, Entertainment, and the World Famous Bounce Party!
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, shiur begins at 7:30 PM
*ZOOM INFORMATION Go to https://zoom.us/join Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347 Enter passcode: 613518
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 is now underway! Contact Rabbi Kean to learn about enrolling
Mishna Club Children in grades 5-8 are invited toMishnah Club during Kiddush with Jack Hartstein. NCSY Events Stay tuned for upcoming events
DAILY SERVICES
March 6 - March 11, 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
AN ALL WOMEN'S PURIM SHPIEL The Friendship Circle presents Shushan Nights, an all-women's Purim shpiel, for women and girls only, on Sunday, March 13 at 5:00 PM at Albany Jewish Community Center. This is an original comedy musical written and directed by Elisheva Liberman, and starring many of our CBAJ members. Advance ticket pricing of $15(women)/$10(girls) is available until March 9th ($18 afterwards). Visit www.capitalfriends.orgto purchase.
KOSHER PRICE CHOPPER PASSOVER MENU 2022 Our local Kosher Price Chopper is offering a Passover Menu - click here to view.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES JFS has launched their Spring 2022 schedulefor 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.
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. The next meeting is March 13. To learn more about the program, click here or contact Shara Siegfeld (email: sharasiegfeld@gmail.com, text: 518-281-4221).
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NENY EVENTS The Jewish Federation provides a variety of ways to help connect Jewish people in our area. CBAJ is proud to cosponsor a Virtual Jewish Speed Dating for ages 50+event on March 23, at 7PM - free to participate. Click on the link above for registration details.
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