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| | Nitzavim-Vayeilech | Leil Selichot | September 28, 2024 | 25 Elul 5784 |
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| | Friday | | | Candle Lighting | 6:23 PM | | Mincha | 6:28 PM | | Shabbat | | | Shacharit | 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM | | Sephardic Minyan | 8:45 AM | | Coffee & Commentary | 8:45 AM | | Latest Shema | 9:05 AM | | Bob's Basics | 10:00 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:18 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 5:25 PM | | Mincha | 6:15 PM | | Havdalah | 7:22 PM |
Two Covenants The timing of Parshat Nitzavim is perfect for the eve of Rosh Hashanah. It contains the covenant between God and the Jewish people. Yet, the question arises why the need for a new covenant at this moment in history as the Jews are on the verge of entering Israel? How is it different than the original covenant at Mt. Sinai to which we are bound as a nation? Rabbi Joseph Solveitchik explains that Sinai represents the sanctity of the patriarchs. Through this covenant each member of the Jewish people by birth or choice becomes included in the inherited shared sanctity passed down from generation to generation. The NItzavim covenant, however, represents a direct agreement between God and each Jew. The terms of the agreement are personal and reciprocal as each Jew is invested with Divine sanctity in return for observance of God's Torah. When we sin, this personal covenant is damaged and must be repaired. Both covenants are essential. One with the nation and one with each of us. As we approach the days before Rosh Hashanah, we are offered an invaluable opportunity for self reflection. It is a unique time to take a closer look at how we can improve our personal bond and covenant with God. Rosh Hashanah is a time to express our gratitude for God's blessings in our lives, our family, friends and community. God willing, we will harness these days of awe for growth and we will share in joyous occasions together in the year ahead. Diane and I wish you and your families a Ketivah VaChatimah Tovah, a sweet, happy and healthy new year and may we all be inscribed in the Book of Life and God willing, we will share good news and see full redemption in Israel in the days ahead. Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
Shabbat Information - Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Nitzavim-Vayeilech with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here.
- The Haftarah is read from Isaiah Isaiah 61:10-63:9 (Final of the Seven Haftaros of Consolation)
- Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here.
- Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here
- We do not recite Birchat HaChodesh for Tishrei.
- Ashkenazic Selichot begin Motzaei Shabbat with two options: 10:00 P.M. musical and 12:45 A.M. standard. Selichot will continue at 6:00 A.M. going forward (prior to the 6:30 A.M. minyan).
- For the complete High Holiday schedule, please 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 a secret that you would want Hashem to reveal to you (Hanistaros laHashem...)?
- What is a tangible or practical aspect that you enjoy about Judaism (lo bashamayim hi)?
- What is your go-to karaoke song (et hashira hazos)?
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IMPORTANT SHABBAT PARKING REMINDER There is NO parking at St. Bridget's Church or the Clergy Retirement Home on Fridays and Saturdays. This parking is only available to us in special circumstances with permission. Your car will be towed moving forward. Please be respectful of our neighbors.
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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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High Holiday Ticket and Minyan Leader Information click here
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Selichot Update Selichot begins this Saturday night, September 28th. The first one at 10 PM will be ruach oriented led by Arnie Singer. The second selichot will be at 12:55 AM.
Selichot during the week:- 10 PM - Maariv and Selichot (Sunday - Tuesday)
- 6:05 AM - Monday - Tuesday prior to 6:30 AM Minyan
- 5:45 AM - Wednesday morning prior to 6:30 AM Minyan
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Graveside Services Sunday, October 6th, 2024- Old Cemetery: 9:20 AM
- New Cemetery: 9:45 AM
- Independent Lodge: 10:30 AM
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Men's Mikvah Usage for Rosh Hashanah The Armon Hotel is opening up their mikvah for usage for men before the holidays on Wednesday, October 2nd, from 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Please go to the main desk who will arrange for access.
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Rosh Hashanah Updates - There will be Hatarat Nedarim following the Wednesday morning minyanim.
- Wednesday Night - Ashkenaz Minyan in Chapel and Sephardic Minyan in Faye and Ben Manger Beit Midrash
- Tashlich is on Thursday afternoon at the Folkinshteyn home
- Need a Shofar Blowing at Home? If you cannot attend shul or make it to one of the neighborhood shofar blowings, please be in touch with Avi Freedberg (afreedberg@gmail.com) or Dovid Green (dovidgreen@gmail.com ) who can assist. For more info, contact Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Kurtz as well.
- Neighborhood Shofar Blowings:
- 4 pm: Atria - Rabbi Cohen
- 4:45 pm: 15 Revonah Circle - Rabbi Cohen
- 4:45 pm: 53 Apple Tree Drive - Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein
- 4:45 pm: 200 Strawberry Hill - Rabbi Yossi Kamman
- Rosh Hashanah Reflection Guide from Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Elisheva Shmidman
- YU Rosh Hashanah to Go
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Message from Duvie Shapiro
Shalom CAS Congregants from Jerusalem!
I'm really looking forward to joining all of you for the Yomim Noraim this year! With Hashem's help, we will have a beautiful and uplifting davening together. I'm counting on you to join me as we sing and pray to Hashem to be written in the Book Of Life! May we all be blessed with a year full of good health, happiness, parnassa beshefa, nachas from our children, and a year of truly getting closer to Hashem! And who knows, maybe next year I'll have the zechus to be the Chazzan for CAS here in Jerusalem.Shana Tova U'Metukah and a Chasiva VeChasima Tova!
Sincerely, Duvie
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Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Coffee & Commentary | Rabbi Daniel Cohen | | Bob's Basics | Bob Abrams | | Shiur | Sam Sroka: Fairy Tales, Azazel and Kappara - The Power of Yom Kippur in the Thought of Rav Hirsch | | Code of Jewish Law | Dr. Jeff Cahn | | Seudat Shlishit | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz |
- new members:
- Ariel & Evan Gorsky and their daughters Sophie and Kira
- Judith & Nathan Janette
- Abbe Pick & Daniel Katz and their daughter Libby
- Debbie-Lee & Avi Silvermetz and their son Joseph
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- to Sherri Rosenthal and Lauren Zalis on the passing of their brother and uncle, Jeff Weinstein
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- to Ana Lilienfeld on the passing of her mother, Beatriz Schoepper
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- to our first responders, who we will honor this Shabbat. Please join us in the Sanctuary to express our gratitude to them. We will have a brief presentation at 11:10 AM with a blessing for the new year and a gift of apples and honey.
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- to Beldotti's Bakery for sponsoring the cakes at kiddush!
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- Senior Challah Deliveries: Stella & Isaac Cohen for a Healthy and Sweet Year
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- 7am Kiddush: Jeff & Judy Cahn in memory of Jeff's grandparents: Efraim ben Yaacov Zev, Moshe ben Beinish HaCohen, Rivka bat R' Natan Nata, Nessa bat Yosef
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- Chapel Kiddush: Judy Cahn, Rebecca Binstock and family, Chaya and Matt Shochet and family, and Jayme and Brian Cahn and family, in honor of Rabbi Dr. Jeff Cahn's milestone anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah
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- Sanctuary Kiddush: Marina Sapir & Alex Podelko and Lev Podelko in commemoration of the fifth yahrzeit of Marina's father and Lev's grandfather Nahum ben Moshe Sapir
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CAS High Holiday 5785 Schedule |
| A Night of Spirit and Song |
Shabbat, September 28 - 10:00 PM |
| Sunday, September 29 - 6:05 AM |
| Matan Pre-Bat Mitzvah Mother/Daughter Class |
Sunday, September 29 - 9:30 AM |
| Sunday, September 29 - 10:00 AM |
| Stamford Jewish Experience Fall Sunset Yacht Cruise |
Sunday, September 29 - 6:00 PM |
| Pre High Holiday Spiritual Consultation with Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
| Stamford Jewish Experience Rosh Hashana Dinner |
Wednesday, October 2 - 7:30 PM |
| Thursday, October 10 - 12:00 PM |
| | Friday, October 18 - 1:00 PM |
| Craft Beer Tasting in the Sukkah |
Monday, October 21 - 8:00 PM |
| Friday, October 25 - 12:00 PM |
| Man Up Pre-Bar Mitzvah Father/Son Class |
Sunday, November 3 - 9:15 AM |
| Sunday, November 10 - 8:00 PM |
| Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships |
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Yankees Game Recap On Sep 9, thirteen members of our 55+ club embarked on a trip to Yankee Stadium. The weather was perfect, the direct Metro north train to the stadium was perfect, the proximity to the kosher food stand was perfect, and the camaraderie was also perfect. We even got to daven maariv and the Yankees obliged us with a come from behind victory and an Aaron Judge home run!
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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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- From Rabbi Daniel Cohen Ltd. Colonel (res.) Rabbi Yedidya Atlas, a close friend and head of special projects for the IDF Rabbinate has reached out to our community and others to assist with Tishrei needs for needy soldiers and their families especially in wartime. They will be purchasing an additional 50,000 extra pairs of olive green dri-fit Tzitzit for combat soldiers, an additional 30,000 pocket sifrei Magen Yisrael Tehillim-Siddur for Combat Soldiers, 5,000 special Shabbat pens, tens of thousands of kippot, 50 Field Aronot Kodesh, Field Torah Library kits, among other items and much more. If you would like to join this mitzvah, please make a donation to CAS charity fund and note IDF. We will be sending funds to them. Thank you and Am Yisrael Chai!
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- Shabbat Greeter Program We are looking to restart our Shabbat greeter program. We will have two greeters each week - 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM in the lobby and 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM at the Sanctuary entrance. The lobby greeter will focus on greeting people as they enter the building and assisting anyone who needs help. For instance, location of groups, the Sanctuary, the Coat Room, etc. The Sanctuary greeter will focus on controlling the traffic in and out. For instance, the greeter does not allow traffic in and out during Kedushah and the Rabbi's Sermon. Please take a look and sign up for a slot over the coming weeks. For more info, contact Mitchell Bell (wizdrbel@yahoo.com), greeter chair - Greeter Sign Up
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- A Message from Rabbi Cohen about his Judaism in the 21st Century Podcast We just reached our one year anniversary and 52nd episode, thank God! Our intricate world presents intertwined challenges, from tech to politics. In the US, religion's role is subtly changing, influenced largely by the "the hubris of the present-day". Yet, civilizations before us offer insights, untainted by our world.This podcast reimagines current matters using historical perspectives. Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff explore modern life, guided by Jewish sages' insights. Check out the episodes.
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- CAS Men's Club meeting/planning session Sunday 9/29 at 10:05 am. We will serve bagels and lox to those that come and participate. Meet upstairs in the Simcha Room.
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- Shacharit Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Wednesday: 6:30/7:30 AM; Thursday-Friday: 6:00/8:00/8:15/8:45 AM
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- Mincha Sunday-Thursday: 6:15 PM; Friday: 6:17 PM
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- Candle Lighting Wednesday: 6:15 PM
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- Wednesday Erev Rosh Hashana
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- Thursday Rosh Hashana 5785
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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
- N/A ben N/A (Mary In English)
- 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
| - Ayden M
- Nathan H
- Noam H
- Yehudit
- Sally K
- Oren L
| - Nathan L
- Jeremy S
- Meni N
- Yaniv H
- Rachel W
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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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- 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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