Shabbat Mincha 12:15 pm Talmud Class 4:30 pm
Havdalah 5:13 pm Maariv 5:30 pm
TORAH READING Genesis 25:19-28:9, Artscroll, p. 124 Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7, p. 1137
SPEAKER Rabbi Kean will deliver a Dvar Torah Shabbat morning titled "The Consequences of Deception & Jealousy."
Kiddush Conversations will be led by John Martino on the topic "Yitzchak’s Blessing: The Promise of Geulah."
KIDDUSH
This Shabbat Kiddush is sponsored by CBAJ.
MAZAL TOV Mazal tov to CBAJ members and youth directors Shajar & Shore Goldberg on the birth of a son! Mazal tov to the grandparents, CBAJ members Jill & Howard Goldberg and Maggie & Tino Gonzalez, to older brother Naftali, and to uncles and aunts Samson Goldberg & Elana Pogal, Elijah Goldberg, Yael Gonzalez and Naomi Gonzalez. The Shalom Zachar will be take place Friday, November 21, 7:30-9 pm, at Shore & Shajar's home. The Brit Milah will take place on Monday, November 24, at CBAJ at 12:00 pm.
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 wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving! In writing about the question of celebrating Thanksgiving, Rav Moshe Feinstein reminds us of the importance of gratitude for the open and welcoming society that America has been for the Jewish people.
We fervently daven for and demand the return of the three remaining bodies of fallen hostages, Ran Gvili, 24, Dror Or, 48, and Sudthisak Rinthalak, 43, hy''d.
Am Yisrael Chai.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Ben Kean
UPCOMING CBAJ EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Living Room Learning Tomorrow! - Saturday, November 22 | 7:00 PM | See below to sign up! Fall Lecture Series: "Foundations of Faith" with Rabbi Kean Tues., December 2 | 7:00 PM | @ CBAJ & on Zoom
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat: Dr. Malka Simkovich Save the date of December 5-6 for an unbeatable Shabbat with renowned scholar, editor-in-chief of the Jewish Publication Society & Yeshiva University professor, Dr. Malka Simkovich!
LIVING ROOM LEARNING Torah by CBAJ members, in your homes. Next date: Saturday, November 22, 7:00 PM Topic: For Those Who Dare to Think - Approaching Tefilah, a Philosophical Method Presenter: Rabbi Dr. David Bauman Location: Bauman home
FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH - CBAJ FALL LECTURE SERIES With Rabbi Kean What does it mean to be a believing Jew? How do we respond to questions in faith? Tuesday, December 2 | 7:00 PM At CBAJ in person and on Zoom (Zoom link to be shared ahead of event).
COMMUNITY BEIT MIDRASH NIGHT Alternating Sundays, 8-9 pm Presented by CBAJ & Shomray Torah Guided learning Chaburah with Rabbi Kean studying Ein Yaakov. Next meeting: Sunday, December 7
KIDDUSH CONVERSATIONS
2025/2026 Topic: PARSHA PERSPECTIVES Got an insight? Lead a session! Develop and share your insights and understanding of a Parashah. Speak to Rabbi Kean or Simma K if you are interested in learning more.
HALACHA YOMI **NEW** Mondays, Wednesdays - Fridays following Shacharit (approx. 7:20 on Tues/Fri, 7:30 on Mon/Thurs). Join us in studying halacha every morning Kitzur Shulchan Aruch for 5-10 minutes following weekday Shacharit.
MORNING TANYA: BREAKFAST & LEARNING Tuesdays, 7:30-8:15 am. Join us in studying Tanya, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi's classic work on Chassidut, and enjoy breakfast, discussion, and camaraderie.
NACH YOMI Join us for studying a section 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*. Join Rabbi Kean in studying the Book of Daniel. * 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 Shabbat Mincha. We are studying Masechet Taanit.
*CBAJ ZOOM ROOM (weekday classes only) Go to https://zoom.us/join Enter meeting ID: 940 508 9347 | Enter passcode: 613518
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Torah High The 2025-2026 school year for Torah High, CBAJ's teen learning program, is underway! This year, we are opening up a fun middle school program aimed at supplementing your middle schooler's current Jewish education! Open to students 6th-12th grade. Classes will be taught by Rabbi Kean and Rav Tzvi Holt. Please contact Rabbi Kean if you are interested in enrolling your child in Torah High! Tot Shabbat For children ages 0-5 and their parents at 10:30 am in classroom 2. Please contact Joshua Schulman-Marcus if you would like to be added to the Young Families WhatsApp group. *Remaining Tot Shabbat Dates for the 2025 - 2026 year: 12/6, 1/3, 1/10, 2/7, 2/28 & 3/14. Youth Groups Kids in grades k-5 will meet each Shabbat morning at 10-11 am. Groups will be led by our youth director and teen youth leaders. For more information about attending, or if your teen wants to work as a youth leader, email office@cbaj.org. Babysitting Babysitting is available for all children ages 0-5 every Shabbat morning from 10:00-11:30 am!
DAILY SERVICES NEXT WEEK November 22 - November 28, 2025
SHACHARIT Sunday 8:00 AM Mon - Wed & Friday 6:40 AM
Thursday *Thanksgiving* 8:00 AM
MINCHA/MAARIV Sunday - Friday 4:10 PM
CANDLE LIGHTING Friday, November 28, 2025 4:05 PM
MESSAGE FROM LIFE & LEGACY
“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.
The Shabbat and Yom Tov Meal Matching Program
Our goal is to promote hachnasat orchim (welcoming guests) and strengthen the friendship bonds among people in our community. This is a trial process for the local Albany community. This is an opportunity to either volunteer to host members of our community, or to request a seat at a Shabbat or Yom Tov table.
