Congregation Agudath Sholom
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| Shmini | Omer: 9 | April 18, 2020 | 24 Nisan 5780 |
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| Friday | | Candle Lighting | 7:18 PM | | Shabbat | | Shabbat Ends | 8:20 PM |
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Expressing Gratitude to a Halachic Giant in our Generation These past weeks have been challenging on many levels and, God willing, we will see healing in our community and for humanity in the days ahead. As a Rabbi, I want to take a moment to express my eternal gratitude to a mentor and guide to me, my peers and the Orthodox community over the years. We are fortunate to live in a generation with Rabbi Hershel Schachter. During this crisis, there have been so many Halachic and human questions with new realities never before experienced. The foundation of Jewish life is rooted in seeing Halacha as both timely and timeless and Rav Schachter's guidance has been invaluable to my peers and me. Halacha is not about bending God's will to our will. Sometimes we understand a psak, a Halachic decision, and sometimes not, but Rabbi Schachter has instilled these times with a rootedness in Torah, empathy and relevancy. He has written a flurry of new responsa. I and so many are grateful that our generation has the gift of Rav Schachter's genius mind, broad shoulders and sensitive heart. He has barely slept as he has been fielding life and death questions, bearing awesome responsibility to guide us halachically through this crisis. We all owe him and his son Rav Shay, who has been translating and distributing these responsa, a great debt. May Hashem bless him with length of days and years. We are eternally indebted for his leadership, humanity and wisdom. Wishing you and your family a Shabbat Shalom and good news in the days ahead. Rabbi Daniel Cohen
10 Updated Tips for Shabbat - Reach out to someone older or under quarantine. Let them know that they are not alone and that you are thinking of them.
- Print out a Torah idea today to share at the Shabbat Table. Here are four excellent resources: www.ou.org, www.aish.com, www.chabad.org, www.yutorah.org
- Pick up the phone. Think of some of the people you would normally see over Shabbat and speak with them. Join our Making Mitzvah Moments Whats App to mobilize to help people in need.
- Sing. Join Ruach and Renewal at 4:30 PM Friday with Rabbi Cohen and Jonathan Cahr on FB Live. Join us for a dial-in Kabbalat Shabbat and sing with us. We'll call in at 7 PM and start promptly at 7:05pm. Please call 605-475-6777 and enter 51122006 when prompted.
- If we can't daven together literally, let's at least daven together at the same time. We'll start our davening at home at 9am.
- Please recite this special Tefillah for the victims of the coronavirus. Keep those sick people in mind and add any names.
- Torah Reading is Shemini Vayikra 9:1- 11:47. Check out this meaningful article on Why Aharon was Chosen?
- Haftorah Samuel 2 6:1 - 7:17 One of the main themes is feeling joy in life. Check out Rav Nachman article on joy and this inspiring article about Rav Yaakov Meir Schechter.
- Dress for Shabbat. We won't be in shul, but we can still accord Shabbat the dignity and kavod it so richly deserves by dressing as if we were going to shul.
- Think about someone you miss seeing in shul. Make a mental note to call him/her after Havdalah.
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| Send a Virtual Shabbat Shalom! Join our Virtual Shabbat Shalom greetings on Friday to our shul. We may not see each other at Kiddush but we can still wish everyone a Shabbat Shalom! Send a 5-7 second video greeting from your family by 9 PM Thursday of each week to Jake Sigman at jsigman04@gmail.com. We will send out CAS Virtual Shabbat Shalom to the shul on Friday afternoon! |
| Making Mitzvah Moments - Stamford Jewish Community What's App Group A small act of kindness can change the world of one person. Join our Making Mitzvah Moments (MMM) group to assist people in our community. Whether for a shut in, the elderly, someone who is sick or others, there are small ways we can help and uplift each other. Here is the link and a feature on WNBC click here |
| Mitzvah Moment Opportunity Purchase a Lawn Sign for $10 to say "Thank You" to doctors, nurses and healthcare workers. Click on this google doc. 100 percent of the donation will be given to getusppe.org, an organization coordinating the purchase and distribution of critical personal protective equipment to our healthcare workforce. Thank you to everyone who purchased thus far and more to go! Thank you Elior Parness for igniting the mitzvah of recognizing the heroes in our midst! |
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| Kaddish Update As mentioned, Aish HaTorah will keep your loved one in mind for the recitation of Kaddish by signing up here but you may also submit the name to a standing minyan in the IDF. Sign up here |
| Rabbi Cohen's Podcast on Spirituality and Purpose in Midst of CoronaClick here |
| Ask the Therapist with Dr. Danielle Thau Sunday, April 19th at 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM. The Covid19 Pandemic is stressful for everyone. There are shared concerns and individual ones, practical and abstract ones. We know that verbalizing worries and strengthening coping strategies helps minimize the strain on our bodies and helps to protect our relationships. Dr. Danielle Thau, Psy.D. who has been in practice in Stamford for 20 years, specializesin Medical Crisis Therapy, will answer questions on a community Mental Health Call to help manage the worries we are facing. Please send questions in advance to Dr. Thau at dcmthau@gmail.com. Zoom Info: https://zoom.us/j/7052940733, Password: 015824, (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733 |
| Yoetzet Halacha Dena Block will co-present with Dr. Oshra Cohen, a renowned psychologist, on "Coping as a Couple- Tips for Keeping Marriage Strong in Our New Reality" Thursday, April 23rd at 8:30 pm. For men and women. Presented by CAS Stamford Yoetzet Halacha Initiative. Zoom info: https://zoom.us/j/98925983157, Password: 12345, (646) 558-8656, code: 98925983157 |
| Community Prayers for Healing led by Rabbi Cohen Sunday though Thursday 5:45 - 5:55 PM. Rabbi Cohen will lead in psalms 20 and 121, a brief meditation, Mi Shebreach. If you have names you would like mentioned, please email them to rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org. Link to Psalm 20 / Link to Psalm 121 Conference call number: (605) 475-6777 Password 51122006. Please feel free to share this with anyone you think would want to be included. May we all share good news in the very near future. |
| Do not underestimate the power of prayer. Join the OU everyday at 1 PM for a call to recite Psalms and hear words of inspiration. The phone number is (773) 249-0370. Whether on the call or not, recite Psalms 20, 121 and 130. Also, check out this innovative way to connect through Tehilim. https://abrahamslegacy.com/ |
| Tzedakah and Financial Support This is a very trying time for people in our community. If you or you know someone who is in need of financial support for daily needs, please reach out to me. Our communication will of course be confidential and God willing, we can renew your spirit and offer vital support for you and your family. If you are able to contribute to the CAS charity fund, your assistance is needed now more than ever. Please reach out to Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Zweiter for more information. |
| Supporting Local Establishments Please make every effort to support our local kosher and service establishments. They are hurting. Whether for food, dry cleaning, salons, or other stores, buying gift certificates now, for instance, can be a helpful way to help keep cash flowing and give them strength.May we share good news in the days ahead and thank you! |
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- to Renee Manger, Marc Manger and Joyce Maskart on the passing of their mother, Faye Manger
- to the family of Henry Stern
- to Judd Love on the passing of his brother, Steven Love
- to Howard Nusbaum on the passing of his father, Henry Robert Nusbaum
- to Corinne Chapman on the passing of her mother, Mia Needle
- to Michael Feldstein on the passing of his father, Dr. Donald Feldstein
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- to Hannah & Michael Lefkovich on the birth of a baby boy, Noam Aryeh
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Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here |
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| Food for Thought Section with Rabbi Cohen As we grow as a community, we always need reminders of the sensitivities of the multi faceted nature of our congregation and personal struggles people may experience. Below are some helpful reminders about infertility. May the families who are yearning to have children of their own be blessed with simcha and joy in the year ahead! |
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- PAY IT FORWARD! As our community grows it takes even more effort to insure the warmth of our shul. You may not realize but we have a Hospitality Team who are informed of new families who moved into community. Team members are expected to invite new families to any of the following: shabbat meal, BBQ, brunch, even coffee, a get-together in the park, or a community-wide function. It means so much to new families. To join our Hospitality Team, contact membership committee chair, Jon Makovsky at jonathanmakovsky@gmail.com.
- HEALING VISITS UPDATE: Every week, we include a note about our healing visits group. As a reminder, the group consists of volunteers who give of their time to call, email or visit people in our community who are in the hospital or in recuperation. If you like to join this Mitzvah mission, please contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-STAMFORD.org.
- CAS FREE MEZUZAH CAMPAIGN IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT Bringing Blessings to Jewish Homes. Do you know a neighbor or a friend who lacks a mezuzah? CAS offers a free mezuzah and home visit to post this sacred scroll at the entrance to all Jewish homes in the area. For more info, contact Rabbi Cohen: rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org
- JOIN THE CHEVRA KADISHA We need new volunteers for the Chevra - those willing to perform a tahara. Info: Please contact Rochel Attar at fiveximah@gmail.com
- IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING We need you to help secure our Synagogue. As you come to the building, please be aware of your surroundings. If you see something out of the ordinary, please let someone know about it. This will keep everyone safe.
- WELCOME TO OUR SYNAGOGUE PROGRAM Every Shabbat we station ushers at the doors in the sanctuary to welcome people, assist them and enhance the service. We are expanding the usher roles to include a greeter in the lobby from 9-10:30 am. Please join the usher team. We need you and your smile. Info: Mitchell Bell.
- COMMUNITY CHESED HELPERS An important role of the Chesed committee is outreach to the Shul's elderly and homebound, who are often isolated and lack a lifeline to our synagogue. Volunteer to reach out and identify needs, visit, or give a ride. Even small gestures mean a great deal Interested? Vivian Weiss at 203-323-0909 or vivianweiss@gmail.com. If you are aware of elderly or homebound members in need of outreach, please notify Rabbi Cohen.
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Join one of the online classes from CAS or in our communitySunday, April 19 | | 7:45 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: 646-558-8656, code: 708904333# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 8:00 AM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Meaning in the Morning - CAS Shacharit Experience - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 9:15 AM | Rabbi Oran Zweiter: Bible from the Beginning - zoom.us/j/8636117937 Dial in: 646-558-8656, code: 8636117937# - Zoom password: 496585 | | 5:45 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 6:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 7:30 PM | Dr. Danielle Thau: Ask the Therapist - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | Monday, April 20 | | 7:00 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 7:45 AM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Meaning in the Morning - CAS Shacharit Experience - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 8:00 AM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Tanya of the Day (8-815am), Parsha with Rashi (815-845am), Misneh Torah-Rambam (845-945am) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 10:30 AM | Levi Mendelow: Talmud for Beginners - zoom.us/j/4630297544 | | 5:45 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 6:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 8:00 PM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Daf Yomi (Again) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | Tuesday, April 21 | | 7:00 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 7:45 AM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Meaning in the Morning - CAS Shacharit Experience - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 8:00 AM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Tanya of the Day (8-815am), Parsha with Rashi (815-845am), Misneh Torah-Rambam (845-945am) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 8:15 AM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: The Depth of Genesis - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 9:10 AM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: The Power of the Prophets - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 12:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Parsha Perspectives - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 5:45 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 6:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 8:00 PM | Rabbi Oran Zweiter: Aharon's Sons and the Holocaust - An Approach to Overwhelming Tragedy - zoom.us/j/8636117937 Dial in: 646-558-8656, code: 8636117937# - Zoom password: 496585 | | 8:00 PM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Daf Yomi (Again) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | Wednesday, April 22 | | 7:00 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 7:45 AM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Meaning in the Morning - CAS Shacharit Experience - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 8:00 AM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Tanya of the Day (8-815am), Parsha with Rashi (815-845am), Misneh Torah-Rambam (845-945am) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 9:30 AM | Rabbi Oran Zweiter: 12 Minor Prophets - Book of Joel - zoom.us/j/8636117937 Dial in: 646-558-8656, 8636117937# - Zoom password: 496585 | | 6:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 6:45 PM | Levi Mendelow: Judaism and its vision for the whole world - zoom.us/j/4630297544 | | 8:00 PM | 11th Annual Women's Scholars Series featuring C.B. Neugroschl: | | 8:00 PM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Daf Yomi (Again) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | Thursday, April 23 | | 7:00 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 7:45 AM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Meaning in the Morning - CAS Shacharit Experience - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 8:00 AM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Tanya of the Day (8-815am), Parsha with Rashi (815-845am), Misneh Torah-Rambam (845-945am) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 9:15 AM | Rabbi Oran Zweiter: Rabbi Soloveitchik's work, Halakhic Man - zoom.us/j/8636117937 Dial in: 646-558-8656, 8636117937# - Zoom password: 496585 | | 6:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 8:00 PM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Daf Yomi (Again) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 8:15 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Tractate Taanit - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 8:30 PM | Dena Block and Dr. Oshra Cohen: "Coping as a Couple- Tips for Keeping Marriage Strong in Our New Reality" - zoom.us/j/98925983157 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code 98925983157# - Zoom password: 12345 | | 9:15 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Men's Learning - Finding Strength - Slonimer Insights on the Parsha - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | Friday, April 24 | | 7:00 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 7:45 AM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Meaning in the Morning - CAS Shacharit Experience - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 8:00 AM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Tanya of the Day (8-815am), Parsha with Rashi (815-845am), Misneh Torah-Rambam (845-945am) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 8:15 AM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 9:30 AM | Levi Mendelow: Studies in Tanya - zoom.us/j/4630297544 | | 10:00 AM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: "3 for 3" Three Mishnayot in 30 Minutes Pirkei Avot - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 10:45 AM | Levi Mendelow: The Weekly Parsha - zoom.us/j/4630297544 | | 12:00 PM | Jonathan Fass: Taste of Torah - zoom.us/j/276461887 | | 5:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Jonathan Cahr: Ruach and Renewal - facebook.com/events/s/ruach-and-renewal-revealing-th/541431573145033/?ti=icl | | 5:45 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 713085 | | 7:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Sing Along Kabbalat Shabbat - Dial in: Call 605-475-6777 Enter 51122006# |
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We Wish A Speedy Recovery To |
- Baruch Meir ben Hilda
- Benyamin Meir ben Slova
- Berel ben Chaya
- Chana Leah bat Esther Elke
- Chana bat Gittel
- Davida bat Rachel
- Dov ben Pnina
- Dovid Levi ben Gittel
- Esther Malka bat Chaya
| - Ha Rav Yosef Natah ben Mordechai Yitzchak Ha Cohen
- Leah bat Nehama
- Leah bat Sara
- Menachem Mendel ben Liba
- Noach ben Tikva
- Refael Ephraim ben Sima
- Ronit bat Nadia
- Shaindel Faiga bat Malcah
| - Tal bat Ronit
- Yisrael ben Rochel
- Yitchak Yaakov Meir ben Miriam
- Yonatan ben Yenta Chava
- Zev Melech ben Bedina
- Zev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
- Zev ben Shoshana
- Ziv Berel ben Alta Bracha
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- DO A MITZVAH! CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE SCHOKE JFS FREEDBERG FAMILY KOSHER FOOD PANTRY by purchasing Mitzvah Baskets and/or Mitzvah Centerpieces instead of flowers for your next simcha at CAS. Distributions from our Kosher Food Pantry have increased by more than 1000 since the recession. With this tremendous upsurge in use, Schoke JFS is constantly challenged to keep the food pantry full. Your generosity enables Schoke JFS to help those in our community in their greatest moments of need.
- CSA Interested in an affordable way to eat delicious, locally grown fruits and vegetables this summer? Join over a hundred families by investing in a share of the Stone Ledge Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Pick up your organic produce, dried coffee, mushrooms, dried beans, and more each week from June 3 - November 11 at the Stamford JCC. Questions, please contact Jessie Katz at jessica.d.katz@gmail.com.
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CAS Israel Advocacy Update |
| Take a Minute to Support Israel Supporting Israel isn't hard -- there are many things that you can do that take literally one minute. The Israel Committee now has a website built on this idea. Go to www.IsraelMinute.com for simple things that you can do, from calling your Congressional representatives to social media posts, that take only a minute or two. Check back frequently for updates and ideas for things you can do! |
| LIPS product of the week Check out our new Love Israel Products Blog (LIPS) for the latest ways to support Israel! Thank you to Lola Halperin and Aaron Goldenberg for organizing. www.loveisraelproducts.com |
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- KOSHER ALERTS The OU reminds you to always check the label before purchasing any item that needs kosher certification! And for the latest corrective actions, stay up with the latest OU KOSHER CONSUMER ALERTS & ADVISORIES...just click here
- KOSHER ADVISORY Breaking news from the OU - newly certified items! to check out the list click here
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