TORAH READING Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11, Artscroll p. 958 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1-26, p. 1196 SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah at Shabbat morning services.
KIDDUSH This Shabbat Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ.
MAZAL TOV Mazal tov to CBAJ members Rob & Ilana Kovach on the brit milah of their grandson, Liam Aharon Gold. Mazal tov to the parents Jenny & Simcha Gold, the great-grandparents, CBAJ members Barbara and Hesh Ungerman and the entire Kovach, Ungerman, and Gold families.
MESSAGE FROM RABBI KEAN
Dear CBAJ Family,
On behalf of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob, I would like to wish you and your family a restful and meaningful Shabbat.
I will be on vacation for this week, from August 18 to August 25. I look forward to seeing you when I return.
As a strong supporter of Israel, and as someone who encourages Jews to be strong supporters of Israel, I believe it is important for me to echo Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israeli President Herzog, along with leaders across Israel's political and religious spectrum, in condemning yesterday's attack by Israeli vigilantes against Palestinians in the town of Jit in the West Bank. Wanton vigilante violence cannot be something that we support or condone. I hope that all those who were injured or impacted recover soon, and that those involved in perpetrating violence are swiftly brought to justice.
I hope to see you soon at a tefilah, children's program, event, or class!
Am Yisrael Chai.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Ben Kean
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Tri-City ValleyCats are hosting Jewish Heritage Night on Sunday, August 25th.
The next Senior Lunch & Learn will be Tuesday, August 27th
Summer Hiatus announcements for Youth Programming & Beis Medrash
RE: Weekly Learning Next Week No Torah & Tea Thursday, August 22 No Talmud Class next Shabbat No Nach Yomi next week, Sunday August 18 through Sunday August 25. Nach Yomi will resume on Monday August 26.
Torah High Announcment Open House for 2024-2025 Semesters See Below For More Information
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Torah High 2024-2025 Save the date for the Torah High Open House Monday, September 9 at 7:00 PM. Details forthcoming.
Tot Shabbat For children ages 0-5 and their parents at 10:30 am in classroom 3. Please contact Joshua Schulman-Marcus (jschumar@gmail.com) if you would like to be added to the Young Families WhatsApp group.
Youth Groups Youth groups for children in grades k-5 will be on hiatus for the summer.
Babysitting Babysitting is available for children ages 0-5 every Shabbat morning from 10:00-11:30 am! You do not need to be a member to drop off your kids. At least one parent or guardian must be at CBAJ for the duration of babysitting. Babysitting will take place in Classroom 3. The babysitters will bring the kids to Kiddush, please remember to pick up your kids when babysitting ends! Please make sure to inform the babysitters if your child has any food allergies or restrictions. Children in diapers may participate, but babysitters will not be able to change diapers, so please check on kids in diapers.
WEEKLY LEARNING AT CBAJ
NACH YOMI Join Rabbi Kean for studying a chapter of NACH (Nevi'im & Ketuvim, the latter two sections of Jewish scripture) every weekday before Shacharit, Sunday through Friday, half an hour before the regular start time for morning services (7:30 am on Sundays, 6:10 am Monday - Friday) - in the social hall.
TORAH & TEA* Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30 AM on Zoom*. Studying Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) * A Theodore Strauss z"l Endowment Fund sponsored program
TALMUD CLASS Join our Shabbat Afternoon TALMUD SHIUR in-person, at CBAJ, starting 1 hour before Mincha We are studying Masechet Makkot
*CBAJ ZOOM ROOM (weekday classes only) Go to https://zoom.us/join Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347 | Enter passcode: 613518
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
CBAJ BOOK CLUB
The next book is "The gifts of the Jews: how a tribe of desert nomads changed the way everyone thinks and feels" by Thomas Cahill We'll meet by Zoom on October 9 at 8pm
Summer 2024 Senior Lunch & Learn Series Topic: Talmudic Personalities & their Relevance Today
Based on your feedback, and following-up on a popular lecture series at CBAJ, we will explore the life and times of some of the greatest figures of the Mishnah and Talmud. Through exploring their lives, we will get a window into the world of the Mishnah and Talmud, the foundational texts of Rabbinic Judaism, and explore the eternal relevance of their legacies.
Please register by contacting Seanan Herrick 518.489.5819 x3 or office@cbaj.org
All sessions will begin at 12:30 pm at CBAJ 380 Whitehall Rd.
Lunch is free of charge catered by 518 Kosher Catering & supervised by the Vaad Hakashruth of the Capital District
Please feel welcome to wear a mask during the event & take lunch home to enjoy
August 27 Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi: Savior & Destroyer of “Oral Torah” September 24 Reish Lakish: The Gladiator Rabbi
Community Beit Midrash Night will be on hiatus for the summer. Stay tuned for information about the Fall series!
THE DEE PIRKEI AVOT PROJECT
The Dee Pirkei Avot project disseminates a weekly Pirkei Avot study and discussion sheet in honor of their memory of Lucy, Maia, and Rina, z''l, who were killed in a terrorist attack this year.
“The synagogue is a community which values who I am, how I live, what I give to others now and to those who follow me in years to come. It is the place where they know my name." Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
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 Paula Mosher or Ellen Kaplowitz the Life & Legacy committee chairs about partnering on this crucial initiative to ensure the vitality of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob for the next 200 years.
Please click HERE for an important message from our Security Committee & security partner, Community Security Service (CSS) regarding guidelines for attending pro-Israel events
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Tri-City ValleyCats are hosting Jewish Heritage Night Sunday, August 25th, Gates open at 3:30 pm, First Pitch at 5:00 pm Postgame: Fireworks presented by Price Chopper & Kids Run the Bases Here is the link to purchase tickets:https://bit.ly/4clsyw3. $10 Premium Tickets - Just the ticket to the game $20 - Premium ticket and a voucher for either 2 Hot Dogs or a Hamburger, Chips & Drink $28 - Premium ticket and a voucher for either 2 Hot Dogs or a Hamburger, Chips & Drink along with a souvenir ValleyCats Jewish Heritage Night Squishy Baseball
Food vouchers will be redeemable in the Pavilion down the right field line beginning at 5:15pm. The food is prepared by 518Kosher supervised by the Vaad Hakashruth of the Capital District.
JEWISH COALITION FOR LITERACY - Jewish Federation of NENY For over 20 years, the Jewish Coalition for Literacy has played an integral part in helping Kindergarten through 3rd grade students learn to read. We are looking for more volunteers and are having a Kick-off event on Thursday, September 19th at the Federation.Click here for more information.
PRICE CHOPPER KOSHER STORE RELOCATED & EXPANDED OPTIONS New Location: 1730 Central Avenue in Colonie We need you with us to show our solidarity behind the new venture, which will expand the kosher offerings in the community. The new store will host our kosher department as well as new offerings of To-Go-Meals & Kosher Sushi.
