Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Shabbat Shalom from CAS

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Bo January 28, 2023 6 Sh'vat 5783 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Candle Lighting 4:46 PM Mincha 4:51 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00 AM/8:00 AM/9:00 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Latest Shema 8:56 AM Shmuel Class 9:00 AM Teen Minyan 10:00 AM Bob's Basics 10:00 AM Latest Shacharit 10:00 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code of Jewish Law 3:50 PM Mincha 4:40 PM Havdalah 5:48 PM Shabbat Shalom A Mezuzah Moment The source of the mitzvah of placing a mezuzah on our doorposts is based on the events in this week's Torah portion of Bo. What is the significance of this symbol? In classic fashion, we can answer this question by asking another one. Why did God require the Jewish people to risk their lives by placing the blood of the Egyptian god on their homes? If the goal was to insure that the angel of death passed over the Jewish homes, would not God, who is omniscient, know the identity of who is inside? Herein lies the timeless message of the mezuzah. This historic act was intended not for God's sake but for ours. When we place a mezuzah on our doorposts, we are demonstrating the depth of our faith. Do we hide our Jewish identity or do we proclaim it with pride? Do we wait for redemption or do we partner with God in bringing it? I was reminded of this lesson when I met with a young man who wears the symbol of the mezuzah. He is on a campus with few Jews, but it is his way of affirming his identity. I also had the privilege of visiting a home and putting up a few mezuzot. It was a teachable moment as we shared the meaning of the first mezuzah in history and its relevance for us today. The mezuzot on our doors and inside our homes are a timeless symbol of our unwavering commitment to our heritage. A few years ago, we launched a Mezuzah project to provide a free mezuzah to any Jewish home in need. For more information, watch or contact me directly. Thank you for your partnership sharing this important mitzvah. Wishing your families a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Bo 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 Bo is read from Jeremiah 46:13-28 Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here 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) What is your favorite Pesach food or seder tradition? (All of hilchos Pesach in the parsha) Recall a time when you were up late in the middle of the night (Pharaoh gets up in the middle of the night after the plague of the first born) Visit to Agudath Sholom with Rabbi David Stav It was an honor to host Rabbi David Stav, one of the founders and chairperson of Tzohar and current chief rabbi of the city of Shoham. Tzohar is an invaluable organization in fostering Jewish unity and understanding for the entire spectrum of the Jewish people. Rabbi Stav's vision transcends politics and serves as inspiration for all of us. God willing, we will deepen our relationship with Tzohar in the years ahead. Special thanks to good friend and master teacher Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein for his leadership and arranging the visit to Agudath Sholom. May Hashem bless Rabbis Stav and Grunstein and Tzohar in their sacred mission and all of us to foster an environment of unity amidst the family of the Jewish people. Visit https://tzohar-eng.org/ to learn more. Mazal Tov to Dani & Chaim Bergman on the birth of a baby girl! Mazal Tov to big brother Leo! to Rabbi Josh & Chani Rosenfeld on the birth of a baby boy! Mazal Tov to siblings Sofia, Noa and Judah! to Jen & Ed Rosenfeld on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Ilan! to Kaili & Daniel Scherban on the birth of a baby girl! Mazal Tov to siblings Gabby and Liam! to Rachel & Jay Jubas on the arrival of a grandson, Chanoch Abaye/Harry Bo! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Welcome new members Dani & Michael Levine and their daughter Julia! Yael Shmilovitch & Eli Buckman and their son Asher! Shabbat Topics & Participants Shmuel Class Mark Wagshul Bob's Basics Bob Abrams Shiur Rabbi Oran Zweiter Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudat Shlishit Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Siyum on Tractate Nedarim Thanks To Our Sponsors Challah Deliveries: Rachel & Harold Terk in memory of Rachel's father, Rabbi Isaac Paru's 21st yahrzeit Chapel Kiddush & Seudat Shlishit: Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen in memory of Sandra Cohen, Sara Malka bat Aharon Avraham, Halevi on the occasion of her Yahrzeit Sanctuary Kiddush: Meryl & David Gordon in memory of Meryl's mother, Regina Greenwald, on the occasion of her first yahrzeit Paid Advertisement Sign Up For These Events sign up Parent-Child Learning Shabbat, January 28 - 6:30 PM 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 Book & Author Conversation with Rabbi Cohen at the Stamford JCC Thursday, February 16 - 7:30 PM sign up CAS Youth Fundraiser - Mishloach Manot Thursday, February 23 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. Shabbat, March 10th and 11th - Scholar in Residence Rabbi Irving Elson. We will host a Shul Friday Night Dinner that weekend CAS Young Families Waffle Bar Party  Sunday, February 12 - 9:30 AM Please note new date! CAS Young Families invites all dads and kids to join for a Waffle Bar Party. CAS Members: Free; Non-members: $10. Conference Championship Sunday - Wear your favorite NFL Jersey!!! Chairs: Adam Furmansky, Ari Goldstein, David Gilboa, Matt Kondub. Please RSVP by 2/7 on the CAS website. 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 B'NAI MITZVAH INFORMATION SESSION Calling All Families with B'nai Mitzvah in the Next Four Years. Save the Date of Monday evening, Feb 21st for a B'nai MItzvah Orientation and Information Session. Learn the Ins and Outs of Optimizing the Special Journey and Day. For more info, contact Rabbi Cohen or Levi Dulitz, B'nai Mitzvah Committee Chair. 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 at 7:30 PM. Rabbi Cohen will speak on Timeless Tips for Great Marriage from the Story of the Exodus. Light appetizers will be served. Host Committee: Stacey & Aaron Berk, James & Lorraine Marcus, Alex & Brett Olssen, Tali & Jesse 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 Kosher News  We are pleased to share this update about By the Way Bakery Articles of Interest   Shabbat Mode Appliances. For more info, contact Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Kurtz Michael Feldstein's Latest Article  click here Weekday Schedule Shacharit Shacharit: Sunday 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM Mincha Mincha: Sunday-Friday 5:00 PM Candles Friday 4:55 PM Rabbi Office Hours Update on Rabbi Cohen's & Rabbi Kurtz's Open Office HoursOpen Office Hours are an opportunity to drop by to see our Rabbis without an appointment. They will be available in their office for guidance or a chat. Rabbis will not schedule meetings during these hours, which will be held around the same time each week. Call the office to confirm Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Kurtz are not attending to an urgent matter outside the synagogue. Open Office Hour Times for this Week Rabbi Daniel Cohen Tuesday, January 31, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM at Beldotti Bakeries, 605 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06905, USA Friday, February 3, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM at Beldotti Bakeries, 605 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06905, USA Rabbi Moshe Kurtz Monday, January 30, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at CAS Wednesday, February 1, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at CAS 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 Eliezer ben Chana Gittel Batya bat Tamar Naomi bat Ruth Nechama Miriam bat Devorah Sheva Pearel bat Devorah Yisrael ben frayda Click here to add a name to this list Community Announcements 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 NEFESH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CONCERT Saturday, February 11th at 7 pm. Come enjoy an exciting and progressive acoustic band weaving together americana, folk, bluegrass, jazz and blues with timeless Jewish themes. For all ages. Temple Shalom, 259 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Tickets 13+ - $36, 12 & under - free. Purchase tickets at https://www.templeshalomweb.org/form/nefeshmountain2023 ORTHODOX YOUNG SINGLE PROFESSIONALS WHITE PLAINS SHABBATON March 24-25. Ages 24-36. $130 Early Bird Rate, $150 after March 1st. Includes meals, program & accommodations. For information, visit yiwp.org/shabbaton23. Contact shabbaton2023@yiwp.org for questions. 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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