| Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin |
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| | Shoftim | | September 7, 2024 | 4 Elul 5784 |
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| | Friday | | | Candle Lighting | 6:59 PM | | Mincha | 7:04 PM | | Shabbat | | | Shacharit | 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM | | Sephardic Minyan | 8:45 AM | | Latest Shema | 8:57 AM | | Shmuel Class | 9:00 AM | | Bob's Basics | 10:00 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:15 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 5:50 PM | | Mincha | 6:40 PM | | Havdalah | 7:58 PM |
The One Thing If you could ask God for One Thing what would it be? Would it be wealth, health, or love? It is not an easy question to answer. We can find one from the words of King David. What was King David's one thing? His request is designed to be front and center during the entire holiday season. We read his request twice a day every day from the beginning of the month of Elul, the start of the holidays, until Shemini Atzeret. His request is in Psalm 27 entitled "God is my light and my salvation". David asks God - There is one thing that I ask from you, one thing I request. I desire to dwell in the house of God and visit his sanctuary. What did David want and mean? I gained an insight about David's request as a 22-year-old college student that animates me and lives in me almost every day. Rabbi Israel Miller, of blessed memory, who served as the VP at YU during my college years, shared with me the following, "Why does David ask to both dwell and visit with God? What is the difference? Once I am living in a place, why would I want to remain a visitor?" He explained that when we live in the same place for a while, we understandably become accustomed to our environment. As an unfortunate consequence, we lose sight of the nuances in our home. We walk by the same thing over and over again and no longer pay attention to the details for they are no longer new, fresh or different. However, when a guest visits, he or she observes little things we may overlook. A guest enters and proclaims, "Wow - that is such a nice picture, a beautiful floral arrangement!" We think to ourselves, "You are right. I just did not notice,although I walk by it every day." David's one thing he wanted was not only to dwell in the house of God, but remain a visitor. David never wanted to lose his fresh perspective on the world around him. His one thing was to insure that no matter how routine life became, he would remain perpetually inspired. He prayed to live in a state of constant wonder and amazement each and every day. King David's one thing was to walk this world with his eyes and heart wide open to the magic and majesty all around him. As the seasons begin to change, take time this Elul to rediscover the beauty of God in the world and be inspired by His presence each and every day. Wishing you and your family a Shabbat Shalom and God willing good news from Israel in the days ahead, Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
Shabbat Information - Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Shoftim with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here.
- The Haftarah is read from Isaiah 51:12-52:12. (Fourth of the Seven Haftaros of Consolation)
- Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here.
- Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here
- Would you like to read the Torah or Haftarah for your bar mitzvah parsha? Let us know by clicking click here
Please note: Shabbat afternoon Mincha is at 6:40 PM due to the celebratory Sheva Brachot at Seudah Shlishit
Shabbat Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman) - What is something you feel you "witnessed" (al pi shnayim eidim)?
- Who did you grow up asking your religious questions to (ki yipalei mimcha hadavar)?
- What is a new milestone, position etc. that you have crossed or started recently (those who have just gotten married, built a house etc. do not go out to fight certain wars)?
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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!
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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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Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Shmuel Class | Mark Wagshul | | Bob's Basics | Bob Abrams | | Shiur | Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein: You made me so very happy; I'm so glad you came into my ... SHEVA BRACHOT! | | Code of Jewish Law | Rabbi Yossi Kamman | | Seudat Shlishit | Simeon Wohlberg, Jason Wohlberg and Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
- to new members Sarah & Maxwell Lent and their son Aaron!
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- to Shaya Speter on Yisroel Dovid's Bar Mitzvah!
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- to Adrienne & Michael Alexander on the forthcoming marriage of their son Danny to Julia Taubes!
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- to Sharon & Simeon Wohlberg on the recent marriage of their son Jason to Shelby Weller!
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- to Arline Gewanter on the recent wedding of her granddaughter Shifra Gewanter to Yesky Steinberg
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- to Michal & Jacob Lincoff on the birth of a baby boy! Mazal Tov to big sister Ava!
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- to Rachel Feit & Elie Weiner on the birth of a baby boy! Mazal Tov to big brother Caleb and big sister Sophie!
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- to Cindy & David Pitkoff on the arrival of a grandson!
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- to Mrs. Yospa Lieberman on the engagement of her granddaughter Gabriella Lieberman to Elye Rabinovitz of Atlanta, GA!
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- to the Agudath Sholom Softball team on their 15-2 victory in the annual Labor Day Kiddush Cup game against Young Israel of Stamford! The Cup will be presented to captain Josh Sperber prior to Kiddush.
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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- We mourn the tragic murders this week of Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Master Sgt. Ori Danino and wish their families much comfort and strength
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- Senior Challah Deliveries: Miriam Gelb and Family in memory of Joe Gelb's 1st yahrzeit
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- Chapel Kiddush: Adrienne & Michael Alexander in honor of Danny Alexander's aufruf and his upcoming marriage to Julia Taubes
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- Sanctuary Kiddush: Shaya Speter in celebration of Yisroel Dovid's Bar Mitzvah
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- Seudat Shlishit: Sharon & Simeon Wohlberg in honor of the marriage of Jason Wohlberg to Shelby Weller
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Sunday, September 8 - 8:00 PM |
| 55+ Social Committees invites all ages to the Yankees Game |
Monday, September 9 - 7:00 PM |
| Tikvah and Congregation Agudath Sholom present Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik |
Wednesday, September 11 - 7:00 PM |
| Stamford Jewish Experience Friday Night Dinner |
Friday, September 13 - 8:00 PM |
| Shabbat, September 14 - 10:00 AM |
| | Matan Pre-Bat Mitzvah Mother/Daughter Class |
Sunday, September 15 - 9:30 AM |
| Patron Member Reserved Seat Request |
| Special Preview Screening - Centered: Joe Lieberman |
Tuesday, September 17 - 7:00 PM |
| Cooking Demo with Ruhama Shitrit |
Thursday, September 19 - 8:00 PM |
| High Holiday Visit to Edgehill |
Friday, September 20 - 3:30 PM |
| Sunday, September 22 - 9:30 AM |
| Submit an Entry to the Yizkor Book |
| Sunday, September 29 - 10:00 AM |
| High Holiday 5785 Guest Tickets |
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Sunday Family-Friendly Minyan Sunday, September 22 - 8:30 AM Open to All Ages - Experience the joy and sanctity of davening as a family! Invite your children to sit next to you! We will have kid friendly siddurim and we will sing Shema, Ashrei and Alenu together as part of the Tefillah. Enjoy fresh doughnuts and juice at the end of davening! Join us for a morning that will leave you uplifted and inspired. To find out more and/or sponsor, please contact Eli Reichner (eli.reichner@gmail.com) or Rabbi Kurtz (rabbikurtz@cas-stamford.org). |
Sunday Social Apple Picking Join Schoke JFS on Sunday, September 15th, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at Silverman's Farm. Enjoy a day filled with community, fun, and of course, plenty of ripe, juicy apples waiting to be picked for Rosh Hashanah. Bring the whole family along for a day of bonding and enjoyment amidst the picturesque orchards. Not only will you have the chance to pick delicious apples for yourselves, but you'll also have the opportunity to pick for a greater cause – the Schoke JFS food pantry. The Kosher Mobile Food Pantry will be onsite, it's an incredible opportunity to make a difference in our community while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors. So, mark your calendars, gather your loved ones, and join Schoke JFS for this special event at Silverman's Farm, located at 451 Sport Hill Road, Easton, CT 06612.
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55+ Walking Club We had a very pleasant walk on Sunday, August 4th through Revonah 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.
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- Save the Date Sound on the Sounds Selichot - Sunday, September 29th, 2024 at 6:05 AM - Sunrise Service at Cummings Park (464 Shippan Ave)
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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: 6:55 PM; Friday: 6:52 PM
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- Candle Lighting Friday: 6:47 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
- Ahron Dovid ben Esther Bayla
- 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
- Miriam Rut bat Chana
- Abokhay Moshe ben Zoya
- Chaya bat Liba
- Harav Eliezer ben Chaya
- Uria ben Talia
- Miriam bat Devorah
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- 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
- Joreh M
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- Nathan H
- Noam H
- Yehudit
- Sally K
- Oren L
| - Nathan L
- Jeremy S
- Meni N
- Yaniv H
- Rachel W
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- 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.
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- 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
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- The Jewish Festival of Fairfield County is Coming! The date is set. The performers are being announced. And now all we need is you! Join UJF and UJA-JCC of Greenwich on Sunday, September 29 at The Loading Dock in Stamford as we stand up, connect, and celebrate our Jewish pride together with music, food, dancing, kids' activities, and more, with hip-hop artist Kosha Dillz and Magician, Magic Al already scheduled to perform! Register today to dance again with UJF and UJA-JCC and stay tuned for more info: www.ujf.org/jewishfestival.
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- 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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