Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Vaetchanan Shabbat Nachamu August 17, 2024 13 Av 5784 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Mincha 7:00 PM Candle Lighting 7:32 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Coffee & Commentary 8:45 AM Latest Shema 8:47 AM Shmuel Class 9:00 AM Bob's Basics 10:00 AM Latest Shacharit 10:10 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code Of Jewish Law 6:35 PM Mincha 7:25 PM Havdalah 8:31 PM Shabbat Shalom Shabbat Nachumu - God Comforts and We Console God offers comfort to our nation following the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, the 9th of Av. The name for this Shabbat, Shabbat Nachamu, derives its name from the first verse of the Haftorah from Isaiah (40:1), "Comfort, Comfort my people." The prophet's rousing words throughout the chapter provide hope from God's eternal strength and presence. How do we emulate the Almighty? How do we offer comfort in times of grief? Rabbi Maurice Lamm, of blessed memory, explained that ultimately only God can truly comfort but we can offer consolation. One of the highest mitzvot as Jews is nichum aveilim - comforting mourners. In the face of death, we are asked to find within ourselves the capacity to address another's pain. Sometimes the magnitude of the tragedy is simply paralyzing. Words seem completely inadequate on such occasions. We find ourselves overcome with sadness, literally unable to speak. On this Shabbat, it is an important time to reflect on how we can ease the anguish of another person. One of the most valuable pieces of advice is this. Jewish tradition suggests that we allow the mourner to begin the conversation and set the tone for what is discussed. Do not attempt to introduce other topics to "distract" the mourner. Take our cue from him/her. If he/she wants to speak about the deceased, listen attentively, without interrupting or feeling the need to "fill up" the silence. Ask about the person who passed away. It brings their souls to life and offers a moment to think about how each of us can emulate their values in our lives as well. The house of mourning is a place for reflection. We visit to support the mourner through the grieving process. It is also important to try to be there for the mourner not just during shiva but in the days, weeks and months that follow. True friends are those who stay in touch and continue to reach out, even if the mourner does not at first seem responsive to social invitations. Nothing we can say will fully heal the pain of tragic loss. We pray that God grants comfort to the mourners. Yet, our compassionate presence, over time, can help our friends find the strength to go on. May God grant our nation and mourners in our midst much comfort in the days ahead and God willing, we'll share many smachot together for years to come. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and God willing news of redemption from the land of Israel, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Va-Etchanan with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here. The Haftarah for Shabbat Nachamu is read from Isaiah 40:1-26 Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here. Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here Tu B'Av: Tachanun is not recited at Sunday Mincha and the entire Monday. To learn more about the significance of this day, 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) What is the most far flung or unexpected place you have met a fellow Jew (v'hafitz Hashem eschem b'amim)? What is your favorite underdog story (l'horish goyim gedolim v'atzumim mimeka)? What is something that gives you comfort (Shabbos Nachamu)? The final Shkiya minyan of the season will be Friday night, August 23rd Eicha Conference Call Line  We apologize for the unclear phone line for the reading. We will be looking into other more reliable systems of communication for future conference calls. Friendly Youth Decorum Reminders  Groups begin at 10 AM. All youth must be either in groups or with their parents. Ball Playing is only permitted outside the shul in front of the mikvah inside the coned area. Cleanliness is Next to Godliness. Kids tables are located in the front of the Social Hall. We ask parents to remind kids to keep food in this area of the building and also to model placing all food in the garbage cans around the social hall. Thank YOU! 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" Shabbat Topics & Participants Shmuel Class Mark Wagshul Bob's Basics Bob Abrams Shiur David Held Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudat Shlishit Rabbi Daniel Cohen Mazal Tov to Gary & Cathy Sosnovich, Eytan & Jessica Sosnovich and Cara Hanna on birth of a granddaughter and niece, Meira Elisheva to Lauren & Joshua Esses on the birth of a baby boy, Aiden Caleb! to Shira & Mitchell Zucker on the arrival of a granddaughter, Lily Marlie - born to Hannah and Jordan Sokol! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Deliveries: The Berk and Feurstein Families in memory of Martin Feurstein z"l 7AM Kiddush and Seudat Shlishit: Sherry & Mark Silver in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Mark's father, Joseph Silver z"l (Yosef Zev Ben Nachum) Chapel Kiddush: Mazel tov to Rabbi Moshe and Marisa Kurtz on the birth of Layla Emma. Wishing you a life of love, laughter and countless precious moments. May Layla Emma and Talya bring endless joy and happiness to both of you and your extended family. May they grow to Torah, Chupa and Maasim Tovim. - Your Chevra at the Hashkama Minyan Sanctuary Kiddush: Co-sponsored by Laura & Marc Gallant in memory of Samuel Gallant z"l; The Goldenberg Family in memory of Hyman Zoloto z"l; and Susan & Len Mark in memory of Mark Rothberg z"l Paid Advertisement Sign Up for these Events sign up Bubble Show & BBQ welcome New Youth Director Rabbi Josh Munk Sunday, August 25 - 4:30 PM sign up Mens Chabura Classic Rock Kumzitz Wednesday, August 28 - 8:00 PM sign up Shabbat Backyard Shmooze! Shabbat, August 31 - 4:00 PM sign up CAS Movie Club Sunday, September 8 - 8:00 PM sign up 55+ Social Committees invites all ages to the Yankees Game Monday, September 9 - 7:00 PM sign up Tikvah and Congregation Agudath Sholom present Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik Wednesday, September 11 - 7:00 PM sign up Special Preview Screening - Centered: Joe Lieberman Tuesday, September 17 - 7:00 PM CAS Youth News UJF NextGen & PJ Library present Apple Picking Family Day  September 15 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm at Silverman's Farm - 451 Sport Hill Road, Easton, CT. Meet at the JFS Truck - JFS Food Pantry truck will be on site for those who would like to donate apples in time for Rosh Hashana. Siign up at www.ujf.org/apples 55+ Social Club News 55+ Walking Club  We had a very pleasant walk on Sunday, August 4th through Ravonah Woods. Time goes quickly when you are talking to your friends or new acquaintances. We plan to repeat the walk on the same route on Sunday, September 15th. Please come and enjoy the walk. We are still looking for 1 to 3 volunteer leaders to manage the walk. Please contact Bruce Newman (bruce.newman8@gmail.com) for any questions or to volunteer. CAS Announcements Kashrut Reminder: Stop and Shop Bakery  Products are certified kosher only when bearing a kosher symbol. All bread, bagels and bread are parve. All other products must be considered dairy unless specially marked as parve. Check out the StandWithUs Seminar on Israel Advocacy and Fighting Anti Semitism  with Hailey Stern, Midwest High School Regional Manager for StandWithUs - click here Michael Feldstein's Latest Article  click here Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 7:30 PM; Friday: 7:00 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 7:22 PM Monday  Tu B'Av CAS Classes Join one of our classes. Click here for up to date schedule 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 Yetta Liba bat Freidel 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 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 Click here to add a name to this list We Honor Our Military Ariel Y Shani Y Tali Y Harry B Zevi M Nathan H Noam H Yehudit Sally K Oren L Nathan L Jeremy S Meni N Yaniv H Rachel W Click here to add a name to this list Community Announcements UJF and UJA-JCC Welcomes Michael Rapaport to Stamford!  United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien and UJA-JCC Greenwich invites the entire community to enjoy a conversation featuring advocate, actor, and comedian Michael Rapaport. Promising to be equally exciting and informative, the event will take place at Rippowam Middle School on Sunday, September 15 at 7:00 pm and is co-chaired by Joui Hessel, Meredith and Oren Isacoff, Leslie and Michael Moskowitz, Samantha Himelman and Seth Niedermayer, and Molly and Adam Rafalowicz. Tickets are going fast, so make sure to register today at www.ujf.org/mr. Israel Cancer Research Fund CT Chapter: An Evening of Hope  Sunday September 22, 5:30 pm Cocktail Reception | Followed by Dinner and Program at Italian Center, 1620 Newfield Ave, Stamford. OU Certified. Honoree JERRY SILBER Connecticut Chapter Chairman and International Board of Trustees Member, ICRF. Executive Committee Member AJC, Westchester-Fairfield. An enlightening evening to celebrate our awardees, science, and hope! Now more than ever — cancer research in Israel must continue. Today and always, Israel must remain a leader in science and a beacon of hope for the world.Gala Chair: Roz Mangot. Register or Donate https://www.icrfonline.org/events/cthope2024/ Questions? david.kweskin@icrfonline.org or 203 981-1134 Workshop on how to complete a halachic living will ...and why it is important  Sponsored by The Stamford Chevra Kadisha, in conjunction with Ematai. Monday, Sept. 16 at 8PM at the Young Israel of Stamford. Guest speaker: Bassie Taubes, Director of Community Outreach, Ematai. Free and open to the entire community. No RSVP required.

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