Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Shabbat Shalom from CAS

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Vaera Shabbat Mevarchim January 21, 2023 28 Tevet 5783 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Candle Lighting 4:38 PM Mincha 4:43 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00 AM/8:00 AM/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:57 AM Sephardic Minyan 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 10:00 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code of Jewish Law 3:40 PM Mincha 4:30 PM Havdalah 5:39 PM Shabbat Shalom We are all familiar with the four languages of redemption stated at the beginning of the Parsha of Va'era. God informs Moshe, "Say to the Israelite people: I am the LORD. I will free you from the labors of the Egyptians and deliver you from their bondage. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and through extraordinary chastisements. (7) And I will take you to be My people," (Exodus 6:6-7) What is the relevance to our lives of the story and in particular the first expression of redemption? We are free. In truth, we may not always exercise our freedom. We are creatures of habit. Yes, we may be free physically, but enslaved to other things. For instance, a truly free person is one who controls time and uses it wisely. We all can improve in this area. Most of us realize that we can all find ways to spend less screen time and more soulful time. We can leave our phones off during a meal and not feel tethered to check every alert. It is hard. It is hard to break free from habits. When we are used to a lifestyle, we begin to lose sight of a better life and version of ourselves. The first step toward personal redemption is believing that we can do it. The Sfas Emes explains that this is the first step towards spiritual freedom. Sivlot (Chapter 6:6) does not only mean suffering of Egypt but Savlanut - patience. For the Jewish people to break free from the slave mentality, they needed to no longer assume that they were destined to always be slaves but could aspire and live freely in the service of God. This is the first step for all of us - breaking free from assumptions that we can never grow and our lives cannot be better. Growing up, I became a fan of the legendary motivational speaker Zig Ziglar and always remembered this metaphor for life. In this short video, he uses the example of training fleas to teach you how to break out of your old comfort zone and enjoy a new level of success. God willing, we will harness the power of our souls to break free from bad habits and aspire and live lives to our highest potential. Wishing your families a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Va'era with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here Read Rabbi Kurtz's weekly halachic essays on the parsha here. The Haftarah for Va'era is read from Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here We bless the month of Shevat; Rosh Chodesh is observed this week on Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. Molad for Shevat: Saturday, Jan. 21, 11:56 PM and 10 Chalokim Would you like to read the Torah or Haftara for your bar mitzvah parsha? Let us know by clicking here. Parsha Icebreakers (Courtesy of Yaakov Moshe Shmidman) A nickname you have or had that most people don't know (U'shmi Hashem lo nodati lahem- Hashem never revealed his four letter name to the avos). A place you would like to go to on a three day vacation (derech shloshes yamim nailaich bamidbar - Moshe asked to go to the desert for three days) Tell your blood type (plague of blood)? CAS Women's Club Request Your Opinion  The CAS Women's Club is looking to reopen Sylvia's Gift Shop and would like your feedback. Please take a moment to fill out this 3 question survey. Thank you for your help. We are grateful for our amazing team at Congregation Agudath Sholom! It was a pleasure to host them for an office staff appreciation lunch at Six Thirteen. Each one sees their roles as part of a greater mission of elevating our shul and making a difference in people'e lives. No task is too small when in the service of another human being and God. Great to be joined by president Harvey Kaminski who expressed his thanks on behalf of the shul as well. Wishing Rabbi Moshe Kurtz, Matt, Joseph, Kim, Julio, Mark, and Chris many brachot God wiling in the years ahead! Mazal Tov to Melissa & David Steinberg on Jack's Bar Mitzvah! to Kaili & Daniel Scherban on the birth of a baby girl! Mazal Tov to siblings Gabby and Liam! to Shira & Jason Saibel on the birth of a baby boy! Mazal Tov to big brothers Noah and Aiden! to Rachel & Jay Jubas on the arrival of a grandson! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Shabbat Topics & Participants Shiur Rabbi Yossi Kamman Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Torah Reader Jack Steinberg Seudat Shlishit Rabbi Moshe Kurtz Thanks To Our Sponsors Challah Deliveries: Nancy & Gadi Mimoun in memory of Nadia Mimoun and Ann Harmatz 7AM Kiddush: Ana & Albert Lilienfeld in honor of Dovi Zucker Chapel Kiddush: Bruce Newman in memory of his wife Rose z"l and in thanks to the wonderful and supportive community Sanctuary Kiddush: Melissa & David Steinberg in celebration of Jack's Bar Mitzvah Paid Advertisement Sign Up For These Events sign up Parent-Child Learning Shabbat, January 21 - 6:30 PM sign up CAS Blood Drive Sunday, January 22 - 9:00 AM sign up A Luncheon Conversation with Rabbi David Stav Monday, January 23 - 12:00 PM sign up Agudath Womens Crafty Ladies Salon Wednesday, January 25 - 10:00 AM sign up CAS Young Families Waffle Bar Party Sunday, January 29 - 9:30 AM sign up CAS Movie Club Sunday, January 29 - 8:00 PM learn more BeAware: Situational Awareness Virtual Security Training Wednesday, February 8 - 7:30 PM sign up Middle FEASTern Sephardic Food Event Motzei Shabbat, February 11 - 8:00 PM learn more Congregation Agudath Sholom's Jewish Heritage Tour of Exotic Morocco Sunday, May 7 learn more Agudath Sholoms Family Israel Adventure Monday, June 19 learn more Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships learn more The Jerusalem Journey Teen Israel Experience Tuesday, July 4 Upcoming Events Upcoming Events  Shabbat, February 11th- Guest Gil Hoffman, executive director of Honest Reporting, will deliver the sermon on "Modern day lessons from the Leadership of Moses. Thank you to the UJF Stamford, New Canaan and Darien for arranging his visit to our community. Saturday Night, February 25th - 80s Adult Purim Party Shabbat, March 10th and 11th - Scholar in Residence Rabbi Irving Elson. We will host a Shul Friday Night Dinner that weekend Literature At Lunch Roundtable Led By Dr. Richard Schwartz  Wednesday, February 15 - 12:00 PM The fifth year of the Literature at Lunch Roundtable will kick off led by Dr. Richard Schwartz in person at CAS and on Zoom. As we enter the "darkest time of the year" what better way to "LIGHTEN" the load than to join our "knock the socks off" discussions. Our first session will give you Chizuk to face the inevitable challenges and obstacles of life that begin from childhood and extend to our departing days....We will read and hear noted Irish poet Dylan Thomas recite his famous poem, "Do Not Go Gently into that Good Night." Our Torah discussions will start with the TWO creations of Light: laid out in the first chapter of Genesis and extend far beyond. We will meet Feb. 25, March 15, April 19, May 17, then June 14th. If you have any questions, please contact rj@richardjschwartz.comZoom Meeting ID: 889 0963 1794, Passcode: 7dvrX9 CAS Announcements SAVE THE DATE! 80S PURIM PARTY AT AGUDATH SHOLOM Saturday Night, February 25th. "Bring back the 80's with a totally tubular purim party! Live music, great food , 80's themed mixed drinks and Master Mentalist, David Rosenfeld (www.davidrosenfeldmagic.com). Get dressed in your favorite 80's themed costume for a chance at winning a best dressed prize and bragging rights". Open to the entire community. Be on the lookout for signup on the CAS website in the coming weeks. For more info, contact Yonnie Rubinfeld at jason.rubinfeld23@gmail.com. MAKING MITZVAH MOMENTS FOR JFS We are redoubling our efforts this season and beyond to support the Schoke JFS Kosher Food Pantry. Join Giving Thursdays at CAS. Drop off food on Thursdays (pick up an extra item when shopping for Shabbat) and we will deliver to the food pantry on Fridays. Items needed are Olive Oil/Vegetable Oil, Canned Tuna/Salmon in Water, Boxed Milk, Oat and Almond Milk, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Jarred Tomato Sauce and also consider purchasing items at Virtual Grocery Store - Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service (ctjfs.org/virtualgrocerystore). Thank you in advance! BRIDGING THE GENERATIONS Agudath Sholom is partnering with Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy to create cross-generational conversations and relationships. As King David envisioned, "Youths and maidens alike, old and young together (Psalms 148:12)." We are offering the opportunity for members of our shul to make time once a week to speak with students of BCHA, to learn from each other and forge meaningful connections. If you are interested in participating, please contact either Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Kurtz. We thank Alisa Weisser and Rabbi Josh Rosenfeld for spearheading this program. NEW WOMEN'S LEARNING OPPORTUNITY! We are starting a regular Shabbat afternoon group for women in the community to learn together. We will have a rotation of presenters preparing the chaburah-style learning. More details coming soon! If you are interested in getting involved with this initiative in any way, please contact Diane Cohen, Marisa Kurtz or Devorah Weinstock. NEW: MONTHLY YOUNG COUPLES SOUL STUDY GROUP WITH RABBI COHEN A monthly class for young couples to discuss how the Torah provides us with valuable insights in our daily lives. This class will rotate between the homes of participants and meets on the last Monday night of the month beginning on Monday, Jan 30th. Light appetizers will be served. Host Committee: Stacey & Aaron Berk, James & Lorraine Marcus, Alex & Brett Olssen, Tali & Jessie Salver, Eve & Phil Steinmetz and Michal & Yishai Zwiren. Contact Lorraine Hutzler for further details and to join. Lorraine.Hutzler@gmail.com Become a Senior Ambassador Senior Ambassadors ensure that as a community we elevate our commitment to the older members of our shul. Responsibilities of Senior Ambassadors are the following: Active Member of Healing Visits Kiddush Assistance and Partner with Youth Kiddush Ambassadors Support Senior Events (Holiday, Educational, Social) Eyes and Ears for Our Clergy Erev Shabbat Shalom Calls If you would like to join the team, please email Rabbi Cohen in the weeks ahead. HEALING VISITS UPDATE Please consider joining this important group. 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. We send out updates as needed. If you like to join this Mitzvah mission, please contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org. Shabbat Shalom In the News Check out Rabbi Cohen's interview on the Joan Herrmann show on New York's AM 970 about his recent book - The Secret of the Light Michael Feldstein's Latest Article  click here Weekday Schedule Shacharit Shacharit: Sunday 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday 6:20 AM/7:30 AM, Tuesday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM Mincha Mincha: Sunday-Thursday 4:50 PM, Friday 4:51 PM Candles Friday 4:46 PM Sunday evening - Monday Rosh Chodesh Sh'vat CAS Adult Education Join one of our CAS classes. Click for up to date schedule We Wish A Speedy Recovery To Asher Anshel Eliezer ben Baila Avraham Tzvi ben Teibel Carmiya Chaya Hadas bat Tziporah Miriam Chana bat Devorah Chava bat Miriam Eitan Micha ben Tova Eliezer ben Chana Evan ben Brayna Friedel bat Esther Gittel Batya bat Tamar Lieba Chaya bat Rivka Meita Leah bat Leiba Rachel Naomi bat Ruth Nechama Miriam bat Devorah Sara bat Barbara Sheva Pearel bat Devorah Yakov ben Nona Yisrael ben frayda Yizka bat Havah Zelda Chaya bat Chana Masha Click here to add a name to this list Community Announcements UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF STAMFORD, NEW CANAAN & DARIEN, JCRC: BUILDING BRIDGES WITH BOOKS-A COMMUNITY READ EVENT: I'M POSSIBLE: A STORY OF SURVIVAL; A TUBA AND THE SMALL MIRACLE OF A BIG DREAM, RICHARD ANTOINE WHITE January 24th at 6:30pm. If you want to be inspired and feel good, you want to read this book and attend this event! Book discussion groups in mid-January, culminating event January 24th at the Ferguson Library. Books are available at the library or for purchase at Elm Street Books in New Canaan. For more information and to register: ujf.org/books2023. Event sponsors: UJF, Mayor's Multicultural Council, Interfaith Council of Southwest Connecticut, Ferguson Library and Elm Street Books. INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY January 29th 7pm ZOOM: United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan & Darien, JCRC presents: The Calendar of Memory: From International Holocaust Remembrance Day to Yom HaShoah, Professor Avinoam Patt, Professor, Doris and Simon Konover Chair of Jewish Studies, UCONN. To register: www.ujf.org/ihrd2023 SCHOKE JFS IS HERE TO SUPPORT YOU - LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS Schoke Jewish Family Service offers a wide range of support groups to meet the various needs of the community and to help families and individuals with the transitions and challenges of life. Currently, all support groups meet on Zoom. The Divorce Support Group - Mondays, 1:00 PM; Bereavement Support Group - Thursdays, 7:30 PM; Caregiver Support Groups - Every other Sunday, 11:15 AM and every other Wednesday, 7:30 PM; COVID Support - Thursdays, 4:00 PM, 1st and 3rd Thursdays; Brain Fitness Group - Mondays, 10:30 AM and Wednesdays, 10:30 AM; Healing Chair Yoga - Class schedule to be announced on the website. To join the support groups, please fill out the form at: www.ctjfs.org/counseling/groups/ or contact Brooke Davidson, Director of Clinical and Family Life Services at bdavidson@ctjfs.org or 203-921-4161.

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