Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Shabbat Shalom from CAS

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Yitro February 11, 2023 20 Sh'vat 5783 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Candle Lighting 5:04 PM Mincha 5:09 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00 AM/8:00 AM/9:00 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Latest Shema 8:50 AM Shmuel Class 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 9:56 AM Bob's Basics 10:00 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code of Jewish Law 4:05 PM Mincha 4:55 PM Havdalah 6:05 PM Shabbat Shalom Spiritual Struggles Thank you so much for all of the warm wishes on the recent births of our grandchildren. God willing, we will share many joyous occasions together in the years ahead. We are blessed to welcome Dr. Gil Hoffman this Shabbat to deliver the Shabbat morning sermon in the sanctuary on the topic: "Modern day lessons from the leadership of Moses." He will also lead a Post Kiddush Conversation at 20 minutes following the start of kiddush in the sanctuary on the topic: "Behind the Scenes in the fight for Israel on the military and media battlefield." Gil Hoffman serves as executive director of Honest Reporting. We are grateful to Diane Sloyer, CEO and the United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien for bringing Gil to the community. What inspired Yitro to join the Jewish people? Why is the Torah portion - which is arguably one of the most important - named after him? The Torah offers a clue at the very beginning of the Parsha. The verse states: "Moses' father-in-law, Yitro, the head of Midian and Moshe's father-in-law, heard all that God had done for Moses and for Israel, His people that God had taken out of Egypt." Rashi quotes the Midrash, which ponders, "What did Yitro actually hear?" What motivated him specifically to forgo his honor and transform his life? The Midrash answers that Yitro heard about the miracle of the splitting of the Red Sea and the battle of the Jewish people against Amalek. Both are very impressive and inspiring expressions of God's presence. Yet, why was the great miracle at the sea not enough to inspire Yitro? Why the battle against Amalek as well? Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch offers a profound and relevant answer. The miracle at the sea clearly demonstrated the power of God. However, our relationship to God cannot only be sustained by miracles. The miracles will not last and our relationship with God will not endure. Our responsibility is to struggle and personally invest in our relationship with God. The spiritual struggles insure a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God. This reality of a faith rooted not only in miracles but personal investment, endurance and growth inspired Yitro to change his life and embrace Judaism. Each of us confronts challenging experiences. We have a choice in those moments. Do we see them as obstacles or opportunities? Yitro serves as a timely and timeless role model for all of us to view life's seeming problems as God's way of prodding us to unlock new possibilities and potential in our lives. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom from Israel, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Yitro 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 Yitro is read from Isaiah 6:1- 7:6 and 9:5-6 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) Describe a time you listened to someone's advice (Moshe listens to Yisro's advice). Describe a way you enjoy learning or keeping the Torah (matan Torah in the parsha). Michael Feldstein: Tova, z"l click here Condolences to Shirley (Bahar) Ephraim, David Bahar, Aviva Maller, Janine Bahar and Darren Bahar on the passing of their brother and uncle, Ezekiel Bahar to Rabbi Zalman and Malya Shmotkin on the passing of his beloved sister Henya Federman. Rabbi Shmotkin will be sitting shiva at his home - 15 Francis Ave in Stamford - Monday evening from 7:00 pm, Tuesday and getting up Wednesday We wish a speedy and full recovery to the victims of the terror attack today in Jerusalem. Please say Psalms and have them in your prayers: Avraham Noach Ben Yehudis; Moshe Yehuda Ben Chana; Chaya Bas Sarah; Asher Menachem Ben Chana Devorah; Devorah bas Sarah For up to date shiva and contact info: www.cas-stamford.org/shiva To make a memorial contribution online, and have us send an acknowledgement to the family, please click here Mazal Tov to Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen on the birth of a grandson, Naftali Yosef, born to Adina and Moshe Averick and on the birth of a granddaughter born to Sara Malka and Avi Petrushka! to David Pitkoff on receiving the Morton G. Scheraga President's Award at the BCHA Gala dinner! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Thank You to Meredith Cohen, Tina Notik, Aviva Maller, Alice Janush and all of the volunteers and sponsors for organizing and supporting the upcoming Middle FEASTern Event! Shabbat Topics & Participants Shmuel Class Mark Wagshul Bob's Basics Bob Abrams Shiur Rabbi Joshua Rosenfeld Sanctuary Sermon Dr. Gil Hoffman: "Modern day lessons from the leadership of Moses" Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudat Shlishit Rabbi Moshe Kurtz Thanks To Our Sponsors Challah Deliveries: Marina Sapir and Alex Podelko in commemoration of Marina's grandfather, Moshe ben Isroel yahrzeit Early Minyan Kiddush: Co-sponsored by David Bessaleli In memory of his father, Harav Menashe Ben Yosef's 80th anniversary of his passing; and Ana & Albert Lilienfeld in memory of the yahrzeits of Sarah Elson, z"l (Ana's grandmother) and Helen Lilienfeld, z"l (Albert's mother) Chapel Kiddush: The Boxer Family for Hedda Boxer's first Yahrzeit Sanctuary Kiddush: Josh & Tova Goldberg and Gerry & Karen Goldberg in honor of the birth of their daughter and granddaughter, Shira Batya Sign Up For These Events learn more CAS Annual Festive Dinner Sunday, March 19 - 5:00 PM learn more Book & Author Conversation with Rabbi Cohen at the Stamford JCC Thursday, February 16 - 7:30 PM sign up Conversational Hebrew with Moshe Shapiro Tuesday, February 21 - 10:15 AM sign up BNai Mitzvah Orientation and Information Session Tuesday, February 21 - 7:30 PM sign up CAS Youth Fundraiser - Mishloach Manot Thursday, February 23 sign up Back to 80s Purim Party Shabbat, February 25 - 8:30 PM sign up Siyum Celebration on Meseches Megillah Sunday, February 26 - 9:30 AM sign up CAS Movie Club Sunday, February 26 - 8:00 PM learn more Congregation Agudath Sholom's Jewish Heritage Tour of Exotic Morocco Sunday, May 7 learn more Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships 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 Literature At Lunch Roundtable Led By Dr. Richard Schwartz  Wednesday, February 15 - 12:00 PM Introducing lunch at our next Literature at Lunch Roundtable. Sandwiches and sides to be provided from 613. If you plan to attend in person please respond by Monday, February 13 so I can order accordingly.Bob Zimmerman Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the release of The Freewheelin Bob Dylan album, we will hear and discuss Dylan's memorable ballad of protest, Blowin' in the Wind with with its perennial connections to yesterday's and today's events. We will segue to the many references and connotations in the Tanach to Ruach beginning in Genesis 1:2 up to and including Ezekial 3:12 (read verses 1-12). We will continue to meet at noon on Wednesdays, March 15, April 19, May 17 then June 14. If you have any questions please contact rj@richardjschwartz.com.Zoom Meeting ID: 853 5962 2698, Passcode: 915013 The Jerusalem Journey Teen Israel Experience  Tuesday, July 4 The Anne Samson Jerusalem Journey (TJJ) is a four-week touring experience in Israel for public school students. TJJ is an exhilarating, action-packed, transformative journey which allows participants to learn more about their Jewish heritage and culture by interfacing with the history, people, and Land of Israel. TJJ is highly subsidized for public school students - $3,299.For more information, contact Dovi Siderson - sidersond@ncsy.org CAS Announcements NEW INITIATIVE FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING FERTILITY CHALLENGES Are you or someone you know experiencing fertility challenges or pregnancy loss? If you/they could use help with meals, please reach out to Chani Zweiter at chani.kovacs@gmail.com and she can arrange meals for the family. The recipient can remain anonymous and will receive dinners from strictly kosher homes. The community is here to support those experiencing difficult challenges. 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! 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 Check out this article in the Jewish Link click here Weekday Schedule Shacharit Shacharit: Sunday 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM Mincha Mincha: Sunday-Thursday 5:15 PM, Friday 5:17 PM Candles Friday 5:12 PM 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 Carmiya Chaya Hadas bat Tziporah Miriam Gittel Batya bat Tamar Naomi bat Ruth Click here to add a name to this list Community Announcements REGISTRATION FOR FCCJBL JEWISH BASEBALL LEAGUE IS OPEN! This league is a shomer Shabbat league for children ages 4-12. All games will be played on Sundays, starting 4/16-6/18. Sign up on www.fccjbl.org. Please reach out to info@fccjbl.org with any questions. 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 FROM GUSH KATIF TO STAMFORD On Sunday, February 12 at Temple Beth-El, 12:30 pm, come hear from UJF Shaliach, Yoav Yaron, as he shares his personal story about growing up Israel, his childhood in Gush Katif, and how those valuable experiences in the Gaza Strip have shaped who he has become and his work with UJF. Register now www.ujf.org/gushkatif FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY BENNETT LECTURE IN JUDIAC STUDIES PRESENTS "AN EVENING WITH JOEL GREY" March 2 at 7:30pm. Academy Award, Tony Award and Emmy Award Winner Joel Grey is the Director of acclaimed Yiddish production of Fiddler on the Roof. Tickets: $10 to be purchased from the Quick Center Box Office at quickcenter.fairfield.edu or call 203-254-4010 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 Bereavement Support Group available at Schoke Jewish Family Service, for more information please contact, Rebekah Kanefsky, Interim Director of Clinical and Family Life Services at rkanefsky@ctjfs.org or 203-921-4161.

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