| Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin |
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| | Ki Teitzei | | September 14, 2024 | 11 Elul 5784 |
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| | Friday | | | Candle Lighting | 6:47 PM | | Mincha - Ruach Kaballat Shabbat | 6:52 PM | | Shabbat | | | Shacharit | 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM | | Sephardic Minyan | 8:45 AM | | Coffee & Commentary | 8:45 AM | | Latest Shema | 9:00 AM | | Shmuel Class | 9:00 AM | | Family Davening | 10:00 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:16 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 5:50 PM | | Mincha | 6:40 PM | | Havdalah | 7:46 PM |
Infusing the Mundane with Meaning: Reboot Your Life with Torah Parshat Ki Tetzei contains more mitzvot that any other Torah portion. In fact over 10 percent of the 613 commandments are enumerated in the Parsha. Is there a common denominator among these Divine directives? They seem to span many different life circumstances. For instance, they include marriage, divorce, charity, returning lost objects, sending away the mother bird, helping someone in need along the road, and much more. What unites the cases? Interestingly, the word Ki - When - serves as the introduction to many of these topics. Through the use of this word, the Torah is conveying to us a profound lesson in the life of a Jew. God is not related to the home, synagogue or school. Whenever and wherever we may be we have a divine directive to instill meaning into the mundane. This idea is the essence of the Torah and in particular Torah study. Torah awakens within us the power of living vertically and not horizontally. Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo reflects, "When we live our lives in the constant pursuit of new material objects, believing that through them we will find meaning and joy, it would behoove us to look around and see the continuous boredom in which our Western world finds itself. The excitement of new possessions leads to the trivialization of our lives after a day or two - but only if we view them horizontally. If we look at what we have in a vertical dimension, as Parshat Ki Tetze exemplifies, we will find meaning in the process of constant spiritual growth and see daily encounters in the light of eternity." The myriad of Mitzvot affirms that there are no actions of insignificance. Our lives are not common and irrelevant. From the food we eat, to the relationships we forge, to the holidays we celebrate, the moral decisions we make, the choices to help another human being, Torah infuses our lives with meaning, joy and purpose. Even the most trivial deeds, should be attuned to eternity. As we embark on the new year, make a new commitment to Torah. No matter our age or background, finding even a few minutes every day to learn with your children, a spouse, a friend, or on our own will provide deep pleasure because it enables us to instill divine eternity into all of our deeds, making the small things significant, the common unique, and the momentary eternal. Wishing you and your families 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 Ki Teitzei with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here.
- The Haftarah is read from Isaiah 54:1-10 (Fifth 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
Shabbat Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman) - How do you like your eggs (shiluach hakan)?
- What is a safety feature or precaution you appreciate (the mitzva of maakeh)?
- What is something that makes you feel valued at work/how do you show others you value their work (b'yomo titein scharo)?
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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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Shabbaton with Stamford Jewish Experience and Manhattan Jewish Experience We are thrilled to host a joint Shabbaton this weekend with our own SJE and NYC's MJE. We are honored to welcome Rabbi Mark and Jill Wildes, Rabbi Pinny and Marie Rosenthal and Chazan Yair and Miriam Silverman, Chani Perlman and over 20 young professionals from NY. Rabbi Wildes will deliver the Shabbat morning sermon and speak at seudah shlishit. Chazan Yair will lead Kabbalat Shabbat and Musaf. Thank you to Alison and Nate Pava who will be hosting an Ask the Rabbi session on Shabbat afternoon at 5 PM with Rabbi Cohen and Rabbi Wildes.
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High Holiday Ticket and Minyan Leader Information click here
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Selichot Night Service Saturday night, September 28th at 10:00 PM and 12:45 AM - The entire community is invited to the launch on the high holiday season as we usher in the holidays with selichot. We are thrilled to welcome Arnie Singer who will lead a Ruach Selichot at 10 PM.
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Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Coffee & Commentary | Rabbi Daniel Cohen | | Shmuel Class | Mark Wagshul | | Shiur | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: I.V. on Yom Kippur - Breaking the Fast or Keeping it? | | Sanctuary Sermon | Rabbi Mark Wildes: Making Judaism Accessible - Jewish Outreach in a Post-October 7th World | | Code of Jewish Law | Rabbi Yossi Kamman | | Seudat Shlishit | Rabbi Mark Wildes and Meredith Cohen |
- new members Eli & Laura Linder
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- to Michal & Jacob Lincoff on the birth of a baby boy, Ethan Brooks/Eitan Betzalal! Mazal Tov to big sister Ava!
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- to Rachel Feit & Elie Weiner on the birth of a baby boy, Amichai Chen! Mazal Tov to big brother Caleb and big sister Sophie!
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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 Amy Friedman (formerly Breslow) on the passing of her mother, Audrey Merves z"l
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- to Eytan Sosnovich for taking the lead on the lecture with Rabbi Meir Solveitchik in partnership with the Tikvah Fund and to the following families for sponsoring the dessert reception: Meredith & David Cohen, Meg & Yoav Haron, Helene & Harvey Kaminski, Vered & Mark Links, Doreen & Howard Nusbaum, Maria & Glenn Reicin, Gayle & Howard Rothman, Ivy & Marvin Schildkraut and Shush & Ari Yasgur
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- to the following hosts for the Shabbaton: Judith & Matt Bernstein, Darona & Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein, Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen, Debbie & Dan Faizakoff, Theresa & Eli Herman, Tricia & Rob Hoff, Judy & Bob Raymond, Toby Schaffer, Miriam & Josh Sperber, Liba & Steve Steinmetz and Eve & Phil Steinmetz
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- Senior Challah Deliveries: Greg & Amanda Smith
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- 7AM Kiddush: Pam Ehrenkranz & Matt Greenberg in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Pam's father, Louis Ehrenkranz z"l
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- Chapel Kiddush: Toby Schaffer in commemoration of the eighth yahrzeit of her father, Joseph Macy, Yitzchak Isaac ben Yehuda
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- Sephardic Kiddush: The Hanna Family in memory of Daniel Hanna, Marion Marlowe and Rose Noonie Dayan
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- Sanctuary Kiddush: Helene & Harvey Kaminski in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Harvey's mother, Eda Kaminski/Etyl Bryndl Bas Chaim z"l
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- Seudat Shlishit: Manhattan Jewish Experience
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Shabbat, September 14 - 10:00 AM |
| | Matan Pre-Bat Mitzvah Mother/Daughter Class |
Sunday, September 15 - 9:30 AM |
| Patron Member Reserved Seat Request |
| Conversational Hebrew with Moshe Shapiro |
Tuesday, September 17 - 10:15 AM |
| 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 |
| Submit an Entry to the Yizkor Book |
| Sunday, September 22 - 9:30 AM |
| Sunday, September 29 - 6:05 AM |
| Sunday, September 29 - 10:00 AM |
| Stamford Jewish Experience Fall Sunset Yacht Cruise |
Sunday, September 29 - 6:00 PM |
| High Holiday 5785 Guest Tickets |
| Pre High Holiday Spiritual Consultation with Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
| CAS High Holiday 5785 Schedule |
| Man Up Pre-Bar Mitzvah Father/Son Class |
Sunday, November 3 - 9:15 AM |
| Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships |
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CAS Chag-Prep Men's "Super Chabura" Wednesday, September 18 - 7:45 PM Join us for an evening of round-robin divrei Torah as we gear up for the slate of chagim right around the corner. RSVP to Sam Sroka (sroka.samuel@gmail.com or via Whatsapp) for address of event. | 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 If you want to see a walking club, then please join us this Sunday at 9:30 am at 17 Fieldstone Lane. You can park your car on Fieldstone Streets. We will walk down Strawberry Hill to Crain, through the Crain subsection to the shortcut to Revonah Woods. We will do one circle around Revonah Woods (1 mile). The walk is around 45 minutes. You can do more circles, if you wish. Please come and enjoy the walk. And please bring a bottle of water. 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 be a Manager.
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- Israel Bonds International Campaign Israel Bonds has launched an international campaign to raise funds for the Jewish state that is at war. By investing in Israel bonds you provide immediate funds to Israel and make a difference on the ground in the country we all hold so dear to our hearts.
The most direct and powerful way you can make a difference during this time is with an investment in Israel bonds, providing the nation with financial resources and much needed assistance!
Another option to get involved is to double your impact by purchasing a bond and donating it to one of the vital not-for-profit supporting organizations saving lives in Israel such as hospitals, emergency medical services, and IDF soldiers. In this way, you make a direct impact on the State of Israel first and then on the organization of your choice. Israel Bonds supports the people of Israel, now and always.
To make an investment at this time, visit www.israelbonds.com, or call Cynthia Blustein, Registered Representative, 914-713-9003, cynthia.blustein@israelbonds.com
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- Check out Rabbi Cohen on Channel 12 Power and Politics on the topic of Senator Lieberman and the upcoming documentary Centered - click here - see second video
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- Shacharit Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM
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- Mincha Sunday-Friday: 6:40 PM
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- Candle Lighting Friday: 6:35 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
| - אסתר רחל bat רייזל ביילה
- Chaya Rachel bat Carmi Adina
- Penina bat Batya
- Sarah Rochel bat Paya Etel
- 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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- Home Companion Training Course Join Schoke Jewish Family Service beginning Tuesday, October 29th! The course will run for 6 weeks, every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM at the Schoke JFS, 196 Greyrock Place, Stamford, CT. To register, contact Vanessa Butler at 203-921-4162.
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