TORAH READING Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25, Artscroll p. 980 Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3, p. 1197 SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning. KIDDUSH Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ
WEEKLY CLASSES TORAH & TEA Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in person in the chapel & on Zoom*. Studying Kings 2.
PARSHAH CLASS The parshah class will be on hiatus until after the Simchat Torah. TALMUD CLASS Join our Shabbat AfternoonTALMUD SHIUR in-person, at CBAJ, one hour before Shabbat Mincha. We are studying Masechet Makkot. This week, we will begin at 6:25 pm
*CBAJ ZOOM ROOM Go to https://zoom.us/join Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347 | Enter passcode: 613518
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
CBAJ BOOK CLUB The Adult Education committee invites you to join our CBAJBook Club which meets 4 times per year. The current book is The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks. The Book Club meets in the *CBAJ Zoom Roomand the next meeting is November 2 at 8:00 pm. The next book selection will be announced soon. Contact Simma Kinderlehrer at simmakinder@gmail.com with any questions. FEEDBACK REQUESTED The Adult Education Committee wants to hear from you! All ideas about classes, lectures, and other adult education programs of interest should be forwarded to Seanan Herrick at office@cbaj.org.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Tot Shabbat For children ages 0-5 and their parents the next Tot Shabbats is August 27th at 10:15 AM. Please contact Joshua Schulman-Marcus (jschumar@gmail.com) if you would like to be added to the Young Families WhatsApp group.
Youth Groups, Torah High, Mishna Club, NCSY Events All other Youth Programming will be on a hiatus for the summer.
DAILY SERVICES
August 21 - August 26
Shacharit Sunday: 8:00 am Monday - Friday: 6:45 am
Mincha/Maariv: Sunday - Thursday: 7:25 pm
Candle Lighting Next week: Friday, August 26: 7:22 pm
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
NEW: OPERATION SCHOOL SUPPLIES | SHALOM FOOD PANTRY PROJECT Operation School Supplies is a project sponsored by the Shalom Food Pantry to ensure that every child goes to school with a full backpack of new supplies. If you are in need of assistance and would like help with school supplies for your childplease click here to complete and submit an online form. If you would like to partner with us today and sponsor a full backpack and a smile on a child's face please click here to donate.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES NEW: JFS staff is available for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. They are offering a 6-week virtual support group starting in late July. Registration details: https://jfsneny.org/groups/or call 518.482.8856
JFS experienced clinicians provide in-person and remote telehealth appointments. They also accept a range of insurance plans. Click here for more information. 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. Email Simma Kinderlehrer to learn more.
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob 380 Whitehall Rd Albany, NY 12208
