| Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin |
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| | Pinchas | | July 27, 2024 | 21 Tamuz 5784 |
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| | Friday | | | Mincha | 7:00 PM/8:03 PM | | Candle Lighting | 7:58 PM | | Shabbat | | | Shacharit | 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM | | Latest Shema | 8:33 AM | | Sephardic Minyan | 8:45 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:02 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 7:00 PM | | Mincha | 7:50 PM | | Havdalah | 8:57 PM |
In Memory of Senator Joe Lieberman: His Leadership and Legacy I was in Israel last week for the birth of our new grandson but returned to America for the National Memorial of our beloved member, friend, mentor and hero Senator Joseph Lieberman. It was a moving tribute to his life and legacy. The service can be viewed here. I am now en route back to Israel for the brit milah of our grandson, God willing, and a FIDF Synagogue Leadership Mission. The tribute to Senator Lieberman, of blessed memory, this week was Divine timing as this week's Parsha of Pinchas is the seminal section in the Torah about the nature of leadership. God articulates the character traits of leadership and tasks Moshe with appointing Yehoshua as the one to lead the Jewish people into Israel. The Midrash describes the scene as one of Moshe lighting the candle of Yehoshua. It is a transfer not of power alone but of influence. Moshe's legacy increases as he charges Yehoshua to amplify the values that he lived, breathed and dreamed. How does Moshe fuel this mission in Yehoshua? He inspires him in his mission. Rabbi Shlomo Riskin explained that the word, Semicha, does not imply a transfer of authority but rather suggests that the teacher is leaning or relying upon the student. He never forgot the words of Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchk to him and his classmates at their ordination ceremony. Rabbi Riskin writes, "Rav Soloveitchik looked at us, his student rabbis, with great expectations. "It is I who am dependent on you. Without you, my Torah and my unique teaching, indeed all the traditions which I imbibed from the previous generations, will die with me. You are my insurance policy. It is through you and your teachings that my Torah will continue to live." I feel that way in particular when reflecting on the legacy of Senator Joe. He was a mensch of a mensch. He walked with the Kings and Queens and everymen and always with humility. One of the most moving parts of the memorial service were words shared by Clarine Nardi Riddle, Senator Lieberman's chief of staff as Senator and co-founder of No Labels, who expressed how hundreds of staffers' high regard for the Senator knew no bounds, forever influenced by his authenticity, integrity and kindness. Senator Joe understood our mission on earth is to serve others and to serve God and see the Divine in every human being. We are all tasked with finding ways to build bridges, embrace others even when we disagree and focus on our shared friendship, history and future. We must never allow the political to become personal. Save the date of Tuesday evening September 17th when Agudath Sholom will be hosting the CT Premiere of Joe Lieberman: Centered at the Avon Theatre. Our country, Israel and the world needs us to embody his legacy and message more than ever. Senator Joe is not here physically but he is relying upon us to fuel this transcendent and vital legacy. May his memory be a blessing and forever uplifted through each and everyone one of us. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom from Israel and God willing news of redemption, freedom for the hostages and peace in the days ahead. Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
Lobby Backdoor Update Unfortunately, the replacement part for the lobby backdoor keypad has not arrived yet. Please use the front entrance when returning on Shabbat afternoon/evening. Someone will be there to let you in.
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Shabbat Information - Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Pinchas with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here.
- The Haftarah is read from Jeremiah 1:1–2:3, the first of the three Haftaros of Retribution.
- Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here.
- Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here
- To learn more about the laws of the Three Weeks, click here.
- Would you like to read the Torah or Haftarah for your bar mitzvah parsha? Let us know by clicking click here
Shabbat Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman) - Who is a person who has helped you calm down when you were upset (Hashem rewards Pinchas for appeasing His "anger")?
- What is something you have done to show your love of the land of Israel (the Bnos Tzlafchad wanted a portion in the land of Israel)?
- What is your favorite Jewish holiday and what is your favorite aspect of it (all of the Yamim Tovim at the end of the parsha)?
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Review of Three Weeks
During the three weeks between the 17th of Tammuz until after Tisha B'Av, the custom is to observe some aspects of mourning over the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The observance intensifies as Tisha B'Av approaches.
The three weeks began on Tuesday, July 23rd and ends on Tisha B'Av, Tuesday, August 13th. The observances of mourning are the following:- Weddings should not be performed during this period.
- Listening to musical instruments is prohibited. Acapella is permitted.
- We refrain from reciting the blessing "shehecheyanu" on new garments or fruit, except on Shabbat.
- We refrain from taking a haircut during this period.
If you have questions, please be in touch with me or Rabbi Kurtz. The guidelines are designed to awaken within us the loss of the Temple and spur us to evaluate our own efforts in mending a broken world. God willing, through our meaningful observance of these rituals, we will merit to see the redemption and building of the third Beit Hamikdash speedily in our days.
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Prayers for Hostages - We Pray for the Immediate Rescue and Release
"Acheinu kol Bais Yisrael – Our brethren, the entire Jewish People"
"Hanesunim bitzara u'bishivya – who are delivered into confinement and captivity"
"Ha'omdim bein bayam u'vein bayabasha – whether they be on the sea or dry land"
"HaMakom yiracheim aleihem viyotzi'eim mitzara li'rvacha – May the Omnipresent have mercy on them and remove them from distress to relief"
"U'mei'afela li'ora – and from darkness to light"
"U'mishibud lig'ula – and from subjugation to redemption"
"Hashta b'agala u'viz'man kariv – now, speedily, and close at hand"
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July Clergy Travel Schedule - Rabbi Cohen will be away the following dates: Tuesday, July 9th - July 21st (Israel), Wednesday, July 24th through August 3rd. (Israel on FIDF Rabbinic Mission)
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Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Shmuel Class | On hiatus until August | | Bob's Basics | On hiatus until August | | Shiur | Rabbi Oran Zweiter: Pinchas - New Perspectives on His Act and Reward | | Code of Jewish Law | Rabbi Yossi Kamman | | Seudat Shlishit | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz |
- to Tova & Josh Goldberg on the birth of a baby girl! Mazal Tov to big sister Shira!
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- to Talia & Jonathan Siscovick on the birth of a baby boy!
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- to Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen on the birth of a grandson Akiva Menachem, born to Adina and Moshe Averick in Israel!
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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- to Elior Coleman on the passing of her grandmother, Matilda Parness z"l
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- We wish Tzetchem LeShalom and much success to Rabbi Oran and Chani Zweiter and family as they move to their new home in Pittsburgh!
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- to Kate & Peretz Cik for hosting the Shabbat Backyard Shmooze
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- to Bruce Newman and the 55+ Social Committee for organizing a wonderful trip to New Haven
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- Senior Challah Deliveries: Irina & Anatoly Zusman in memory of Irina's mother, Malka Lyublinsky z"l
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- Chapel Kiddush: For Rabbi Oran & Mrs. Chani Zweiter & Family - Thank you for your meaningful contributions to our community. We wish you and your family much hatzlachah on this new endeavor. We will miss you!
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- Sanctuary Kiddush: The Tobin Family in honor of Seth's father, Stuart Tobin's first Yahrzeit
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- Seudat Shlishit: The Coleman Family in memory of Elior's grandmother, Matilda Parness z"l
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Shabbat Backyard Shmooze! |
Shabbat, July 27 - 4:00 PM |
| | Minnie Manger Marcia Lieberman Mikvah Dipped in Color |
Monday, August 5 - 8:00 PM |
| CAS Youth Tisha BAv Dinner & Movie |
| Sunday, September 8 - 8:00 PM |
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Classic Rock Kumzitz Sunday, July 28 - 8:00 PM Get ready to rock out with the CAS Men's Chabura! Join us for a special edition, "Classic Rock Kumzitz", where five presenters will dive into the Torah and stories behind five iconic rock songs. Accompanied by Daniel Wallis on guitar, we'll explore the crossroads of Torah and Classic Rock. Come for the riffs, stay for the Torah!Address provided upon RSVP. To join, email rabbikurtz@cas-stamford.org | Lunch and Learn with Lt. Col Daniel Jacob of the IDF Tuesday, August 6 - 12:30 PM Save the Date - Hosted by Rabbi Daniel Cohen and sponsored by Brett & Alex Olsson and Family. More Info and Signup Forthcoming |
New Haven Trip Recap Twenty-one "Empty Nesters" enjoyed a trip to Yale University last Sunday. Following a 1 ¼ hour tour of the campus with lively commentary, the group lunched at Ricotta Restaurant. After lunch, the group visited the historic Orchard Street Shul, and Rabbi Mendy Hecht shared many stories about the history of Jewish life and current life for Jews in New Haven. This is a pictureof the group at the Orchard Street Shul. Upcoming events may include a trip to Yeshiva University, a Yankee game, a local play/dinner, a local movie/dinner, a review of the Stamford Jewish Historical Society/dinner, and other local trips. Please suggest more! Come join us!
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55+ Walking Club We are starting a walking club, with the first day being Sunday, August 4th at 9:30 am. It will start at 17 Fieldstone Lane - you can park on the street. We will be walking through the Crain neighborhood to the shortcut through the woods to Revonah Woods.You can walk one or two circles around Revonah Woods. Then head back through the shortcut. Bring a bottle of water with you. We are looking for 1-3 leaders for this walking activity in the future, so please volunteer. We can walk in many different locations and enjoy it! For more information, email Bruce Newman (bruce.newman8@gmail.com).
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- Check out the StandWithUs Seminar on Israel Advocacy and Fighting Anti Semitism with Hailey Stern, Midwest High School Regional Manager for StandWithUs click here
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- In the News Check out Prime Minister Netanyahu's Powerful Speech to Congress - click here
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- Vaad Hakashrut of Fairfield County - Gofer Ice Cream on High Ridge Please note the non-dairy ice cream is not certified in the store. Please read the certificate in the store for full details.
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- New Location Under Kosher Supervision We are excited to announce that Sobol Acai Bowls and Beyond at 900 High Ridge Road, Stamford is now under the supervision of the Vaah HaKashrut of Fairfield County. Drop by and support them! Say Hi to Leeba Zucker who works there! Rabbi Daniel Cohen, Rabbi Eli Kohl and Rabbi Moshe Kurtz
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- Save the Date - Cooking Demo with Ruhama Shitrit September 19th at 7:30 pm - Q&A with Recipe Creator Ruhama Shitrit @Ruhamasfood. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Miriam Sperber (miriam.lehrer@gmail.com) or Rina Miller (grunspanr@gmail.com)
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- Shacharit Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM
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- Mincha Sunday-Thursday: 8:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 PM/7:55 PM
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- Candle Lighting Friday: 7:50 PM
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We Wish A Speedy Recovery To |
- Tzvi Zev Yosef ben Chana Shulamit
- Sheina Feiga bat Rivka
- Chaya Sara bat Chava
- Hershel Wolf ben Brucha
- Penina bat Sara
- Rema bat Etta
- Freidel bat Esther
- Chaya Shoshana bat Yehudit
- Nira bat Rachel
- Sara bat Nira
- Nadav Ephraim ben Shlomit Leah
- Shlomo ben Velvel
| - Rivkah Devorah bat Channa Gittel
- Moisha Gedalia ben DK
- Nechemiah ben DK
- Dorit bat Ora
- Asher Anshel Eliezer ben Baila
- Miriam Rut bat Chana
- Abokhay Moshe ben Zoya
- Daniel David Yitzchak ben Shulamit
- Chaya bat Liba
- Harav Eliezer ben Chaya
- Uria ben Talia
- Miriam bat Devorah
| - אסתר רחל bat רייזל ביילה
- פרידה הדסה bat פערל לאה
- Chaya Rachel bat Carmi Adina
- Penina bat Batya
- Dov ben Pnina
- Nehama Miriam bat Dvora
- Moshe Gavriel ben Rachel Esther
- Cheryl Sheva bat Gittel Leah
- Sossie Raizel bat Sarah Fraida
- Eliezer Meyer ben Leah
- Calev Natanel ben Sara
- Yitzchak Osher ben Chana Shayva Chaya
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- Ariel Y
- Shani Y
- Tali Y
- Harry B
- Zevi M
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- Noam H
- Yehudit
- Sally K
- Oren L
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- Jeremy S
- Meni N
- Yaniv H
- Rachel W
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- Schoke JFS of Fairfield County invites you to the dedication of its new children's therapy room, dedicated to Tova Feldstein, of blessed memory Sunday, July 28th at 4PM at the JFS Office, 196 Greyrock Place. Tova's enduring impact on the children in the Stamford Jewish community makes this a very meaningful dedication. The Tova Special (donuts and coffee) will be served. No RSVP required.
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- United Jewish Federation's (UJF) PJ Library will be hosting " Wacky Wednesdays" all month long in July. Formerly called "Popsicles in the Park," UJF will bring PJ Library activities (and lots of ice cold popsicles) to four community parks around Stamford, as part of Federation's summer outreach. www.ujf.org/wackywednesdays.
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- Check out a New Exhibit in New York with Israeli Artists - Balloon Story This immersive experience features massive balloon sculptures and walk-through scenes, all set in NYC's iconic Park Avenue Armory Building. mommy poppins and much more. For info, visit https://balloonstory.com/new-york/
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