Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Tetzaveh Shushan Purim Katan February 24, 2024 15 Adar I 5784 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Candle Lighting 5:19 PM Mincha 5:24 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:41 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Coffee & Commentary 8:45 AM Shmuel Class 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 9:50 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code Of Jewish Law 4:25 PM Mincha 5:15 PM Havdalah 6:21 PM Shabbat Shalom Knock First Some Torah portions are more easily adaptable to a modern message than others. This week is one of the more challenging at first blush. The Parsha of Tetzaveh speaks about the role of Aharon in lighting the menorah in the Tabernacle and the garments of the Kohanim. What are the life lessons for us? In truth, the intricate design of the garments are laden with mystical significance and import. However, none of the purposes are spelled out except for one. The Kohen Gadol wore a four-cornered robe of blue wool whose hem was adorned with alternating golden pomegranates and bells. The Torah tells us it is because "its sound should be heard when he enters the Sanctuary before Hashem." Our Sages explain that the bells are meant to teach us basic decency and decorum. We must not invade the privacy of others by injecting ourselves into their presence without warning. Proper etiquette is to knock on the door before entering. Just as the bells announced the Kohen Gadol's arrival in the Sanctuary, so must we announce ourselves wherever we go and not barge in unexpectedly. The rationale is odd. God knows when the Kohen Gadol is approaching. Why did the Torah choose to teach this lesson in this setting? The commentators explain that the Torah is teaching us that even in the pursuit of high spiritual goals one cannot bend the rules of simple decency. For this reason, some people recite the words, "I accept upon myself the commandment to love my neighbor as themselves, as they enter into Shul to pray to God." Our vertical relationship depends on our horizontal relationships. Nothing was more important than the Kohen Gadol entering the Holy of Holies, and yet the rules of simple decency always took precedence. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and God willing an immediate return of the hostages, victory and peace speedily and in our days ahead, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Tetzaveh with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here Please find Dovi Siderson's weekly parsha resource here The Haftarah is read from Ezekiel 43:10-27 Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here Would you like to read the Torah or Haftara for your bar mitzvah parsha? Let us know by clicking here. Parsha Icebreakers (Courtesy of Elisheva and Yaakov Moshe Shmidman) What is something that is important to your daily routine (ner tamid)? What are the fanciest clothes or outfit you have ever worn (the bigdei Kehuna)? What is one thing you would ask Hashem on behalf of Am Yisroel if we had the Urim v'Tumim (Choshen and Urim v'Tumim)? Security Update On Monday, March 4th, the door codes will be changed. If you are a CAS member, please call the office or ask a CAS staff member for the new code. Baby Nursing Room The Bridal room is now available for all nursing mothers and babies.  As a courtesy to others, no children other than nursing babies are allowed in the room. It will remain closed, but unlocked during the minyanim.  The room is a work-in-progress with new furniture arriving shortly.  If there's anything you think is needed, please reach out to Jessica Sosnovich or Tamar Levine. Shabbat Topics & Participants Shmuel Class Mark Wagshul Shiur Ari Lieberman: Is it Permitted to Go Topless, or is it Halachikly Required to Wear a Kipa? Post-Kiddush Shiur GPATS Student Leora Muskat: Rulings & Remembrance - Exploring Choshen Mishpat Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudat Shlishit GPATS Student Penina Spearman: To Bow or Not to Bow - From Yaakov Avinu to Mordechai HaTzaddik Welcome to our GPATS scholars Leora Muskat and Penina Spearman Mazal Tov to Sharon & Simeon Wohlberg on the engagement of their son Jason to Shelby Weller, daughter of Marsha and Ely Weller of Skokie, IL! to Marguerite & Ken Neuhaus on the engagement of their son Remy to Noa Friedman, daughter of Gail & Avi Friedman of White Plains, NY! to Hadassah & Senator Joe Lieberman on the recent Bar Mitzvah celebration of their grandson, Akiva Lowenstein! to Sharon & Jeff Lewis on the arrival of a granddaughter, Aliza Adar! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Condolences We wish comfort to the family of Charles Axelrod Thank You to everyone who has signed up to attend our annual dinner on March 10th and/or taken out an ad in our journal! It is not too late to sign up! Please see the dinner section below. Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Deliveries: Tami & David Raymer in honor of Rabbi Cohen Early Kiddush: Judy & Jeff Cahn commemorating the yahrzeit of Judy's mother, Helen Altschuler z"l Chapel Kiddush: Rica & Ari Lieberman in commemoration of the Sheloshim for Gayle Judson, and in honor of their making Aliyah Sanctuary Kiddush: David Levine in gratitude for successful cataract surgery enabling him to read Haftarahs for the first time in several years Seudat Shlishit: Anonymous in memory of Ruth Chaya Bas Abraham Paid Advertisement CAS Annual Dinner CAS ANNUAL DINNER March 10, 5pm Am Yisrael Chai. It is not just a Statement, it is a Way of Life. Celebrate our honorees for their Dedication and commitment to our community... Guests of Honor Dinah Miller & Seth Marlowe Young Leadership Award Amy & Sam Sroka Community Service Award Chris Beldotti, Mike Beldotti & the Beldotti Family Chai Award Judd Love Click here to sign up Thanks to our participants who have signed up to date! Why not join them? Mariya Feldman & Alex Abramov Deb & Joel Adelberg Sarah & Gavriel Adler Adrienne & Michael Alexander Susan Amin Barbara & Ron Ashkenas Sharyn & Frederick Baer Sharon & Gideon Bari Gayle & Mitchell Bell Debbie & Michael Berg Karen & Ira Berk Sylvia & Steven Berkowitz Darona & Tzvi Bernstein Melody & Claude Bernstein Stephanie & Joshua Bilenker Eileen & Bob Breakstone Judy & Jeff Cahn Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen Rachel & Ephraim Cohen Elise & Steven Cohen Tammy & Evan Cohen Rachel & Nimrod Dayan Max, Rebecca and AJ Dayan Vivi & Rabbi Yisrael Deren Lauren & Joshua Esses Sharon & Michael Feldstein Tamara Feurstein Stephanie & Howard Fogel Rhoda & Avram Freedberg Lynne & Steven Frenkel Jessica & Adam Furmansky Miriam Gelb Roberta & Steven Gochman Judith & Howard Goldstein Meryl & David Gordon Gloria Green Joyce & Larry Haber Kamal Haron Meghan & Yoav Haron Beth & David Held Sheryl Hertzberg Diane Indyk Shara & David Israel Monica & Eric Jankelovits Sandra & Michael Kamen Helene & Harvey Kaminski Flora & Carl Kaufman Elissa & Philip Klapper Elaine & Ilya Kohen Devora & Scott Kove Rebecca & Emilio Krausz Marisa & Rabbi Moshe Kurtz Lorraine & David Kweskin Judy & Seth Lerner Shoshana & Doniel Levie Tamar & Jason Levine Marla & Jason Lewis Marilyn & Judah Lifschitz Ana & Albert Lilienfeld Vered & Mark Links Rhonda & Judd Love Janelle & Jayson Love Barbara & Ephraim Love Nicole & Jonathan Makovsky Roselyn Mangot Miriam & Jonathan Marcus Lorraine & James Marcus Susan & Len Mark Dinah Miller & Seth Marlowe Rabbi Noah Marlowe Rina Marlowe Rhonda Schaffer-Maron & Jeffrey Maron Deborah & Neil Metviner Jake & Janice Meyer Kori & Bill Meyers Michael Miller Deb & Walt Morgenthaler Shira & Marc Nerenberg Marguerite & Ken Neuhaus Irwin Niedober Doreen & Howard Nusbaum Alex & Brett Olsson Alison & Nate Pava Anne Peskin Cindy & David Pitkoff Marina Sapir & Alex Podelko Ellen & Mark Putter Judy & Bob Raymond Lizzie & Eli Reichner Maria & Glenn Reicin Sherri & Allen Rosenthal Gayle & Howard Rothman Shira Marder & Jason Saibel Helene & Nathaniel Samberg Toby Schaffer Aviva & Paul Schieber Ivy & Marvin Schildkraut Carol & Myles Schiller Caryn & Ben Schiller and Family Debra Schneiderman Ilyse & Dean Schuckman Rabbi Hayim Schwartz Rachel Seligson Rochelle & Edward Senker Pam & Alan Shanker Rosalyn Novick Sherman Stephanie & Robert Sherman Ronnie & Steve Sichel Sarah & Arielle Snow Selena & Yosef Snow and Family Kathy & Gary Sosnovich Miriam & Joshua Sperber Rochelle & Louis Sroka Liba & Steven Steinmetz Eve & Philip Steinmetz Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home Rebecca & Jonathan Tipermas Laura & Seth Tobin Sandi & Stuart Waldstreicher Audrey Waldstreicher Sarah Bierman & Daniel Wallis Howard Weiss Sharon & Simeon Wohlberg Howard Wolfe Shushannah & Ari Yasgur Helene Zimmerman Hillary & Robert Zitter Navah & David Zizmor Chani & Rabbi Oran Zweiter Sign Up for these Events Learn more GPATS Shabbaton Shabbat, February 24 sign up Stamford Jewish Experience Skating at Mill River Park Sunday, February 25 - 5:00 PM sign up CAS Movie Club Sunday, February 25 - 8:00 PM sign up Matzah from Southern Israel [Limited Opportunity] Sunday, February 25 Learn more Mikvah Mythbusters Tuesday, February 27 - 8:00 PM Learn more Sunday Family-Friendly Minyan Sunday, March 3 - 8:30 AM Learn more Stuart Hershkowitz - Israels Real Existential Threat Sunday, March 3 - 10:00 AM Learn more Dr. Glenn Dynner Book Launch: The Light of Learning - Hasidism in Poland on the Eve of the Holocaust Wednesday, March 6 - 6:00 PM sign up Mitzvah Day at Grade A Sunday, March 10 - 10:00 AM sign up CAS Youth Fundraiser - Mishloach Manot Thursday, March 14 sign up CAS Rookies and Vets Potluck Shabbat Lunch Shabbat, March 16 - 12:30 PM sign up CAS Young Families presents Hollywood Purim Party Shabbat, March 16 - 9:00 PM Learn more CAS Mens Club Passover Fair Sunday, March 17 - 10:00 AM Israel Updates Israel MEALuim Update - Our Support Matters!  To Join the Mitzvah, visit https://tzohar-eng.org/mealuim/ Rabbi Cohen-- Your community's participation in MEALuim has made a significant difference in the lives of IDF miluim families. Especially now, as the war has extended into almost 4 months, the absence of a spouse and parent is even more profound and difficult. The homefront has become one of the more important places where we need to place our support. Overall we have thus far provided over 5000 meals to hundreds of families.Using Tzohar's strong connection we have been able to identify and serve those most affected by their soldier's absence and with limited local support. We have focused on ten yishuvim, and sporadic individual families.15 Agudath Sholom Congregation members participated thus far, donating 418 meals. The recipients of these meals were primarily families in Katamonim Jerusalem, an area with many young men in miluim. Yasher Koach!! Please deepen and expand the support! Am Yisrael Chai CAS Announcements Highlights from Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen's trip to visit our CAS snowbirds in Florida  click here In case you missed it  We had a nice crowd for this past Tuesday's Whiskey and Spirits Tasting organized by the 55+ Empty Nesters Committee. Click here to view some pictures. We need 4 more volunteers to be on the 55+ Year Old Empty Nester's Committee  The activities are: 1) Plan and implement event(s) for 55+ Year-Old Empty Nesters; 2) Get other people involved; 3) Brainstorm. If you are interested, please contact Bruce Newman at bruce.newman8@gmail.com. Check out article  featuring Rabbi Cohen and Rabbinic leaders joining Christian clergy advocating on Capital Hill in support of Israel - click here Did you Know? Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Rabbi Moshe Kurtz host weekly podcasts  Judaism in the 21st Century with Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steve Labkoff - click here Shu"T First, Ask Questions Later with Rabbi Moshe Kurtz - click here Calling all women - teens to 100 Would you like to be a reader at our annual Megillat Esther Women's Tefillah? We can teach you and support you to learn a few pesukim or a few perakim . Contact Ziona Doft zionadoft@yahoo.com or Ronnie Sichel ronsichel@aol.com for details. Save the Date  March 16th - Chazan Duvie Shapiro May 13th - Yom Hazikaron, Yom Haatzmaut at Agudath Sholom May 18th - Chazan Zevi Muller May 23rd - Bret Stephens at Agudath Sholom - Dedicated to the memories of Royce and Dr. Al Wolfsohn CAS Women's Club Crafty Ladies  will not meet until the Spring. A huge thank you to all who have knitted hats for the IDF. If you are recently knitting one or would like to, please contact Johanna (917) 558-3904) or Audrey (718-564-5340). Finished hats can be brought into the shul to Kim at the front desk. If you would like a copy of the knitting instructions for the wool hats, please contact Kim at the shul's office and she will email you one, or you may drop in and pick one up. Michael Feldstein's Latest Article  click here Holy Habit - Food Pantry Donations  Rather than wait for a Food Drive, make it a habit each week when shopping for Shabbos to purchase kosher, non-perishable food for the Freedberg Kosher Food Pantry.Drop off at JFS or CAS Gratitude to Our Growing Group of Minyan Attendees A heartfelt thank you to the men and women of Congregation Agudath Sholom for their unwavering commitment to daily minyan attendance. Your presence and participation make a significant difference in the lives of those who come to pray and sets a positive religious example for our entire community. Below is a growing list of people who are committed to attending minyan at least once a week (in addition to Shabbos): Aaron Berk Alan Shanker Albert Lilienfeld Barry Michelson Bruce Newman Can Dyman Carl Kaufman Daniel Wallis David Bessaleli David Cohen David Jelen David Zizmor Debra Faizakoff Dovi Zucker Eli Reichner Ephraim Zucker Howland Gordon Jake Meyer Jeff Cahn Jesse Salver Jonathan Osser Joseph Feuerstein Judd Love Lisa Michelson Mark Link Matt Greenberg Michael Alexander Michael Feldstein Mike Berg Mitchell Bell Mitchell Zucker Mitch Mailman Nat Samberg Paul Berger Rabbi Daniel Cohen Rabbi Levi Feller Rabbi Moshe Kurtz Rabbi Shmuly Shmotkin Rabbi Yisrael Deren Rabbi Yossi Kamman Raphael Gilbert Richard Boxer Richard Schwartz Sam Sroka Scott Kove Simeon Wohlberg Steve Adelman Steven Cohen Steven Thau Yishai Zwiren Don't see your name on this list? If you already attend or wish to make the commitment to consistently join a minimum of one minyan during the week, please contact Rabbi Kurtz (rabbikurtz@cas-stamford.org). Shacharis - 6:30am/7:30am; Mincha/Maariv - 15 Minutes Before Sunset. We would love to add your name to this growing list! Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 5:30 PM; Friday: 5:32 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 5:27 PM 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 Hershel Wolf ben Brucha Chaya Sara bat Chava Shlomo ben Hanina Freidel bat Esther Aliza Alka bat Miriam Chaya Shoshana bat Yehudit Nira bat Rachel Sara bat Nira Yitzchak Osher ben Chana Shauna Chaya Nadav Ephraim ben Shlomit Leah Mark Emanuel ben Leah Shlomo ben Velvel Dorit bat Ora Asher Anshel Eliezer ben Baila Leah bat Tzirel Miriam Rut bat Chana Daniel David Yitzchak ben Shulamit Chaya bat Liba Harav Eliezer ben Chaya אסתר רחל bat רייזל ביילה פרידה הדסה bat פערל לאה Dov ben Pnina Moshe Gavriel ben Rachel Esther Sossie Raizel bat Sarah Fraida 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 NEW Bris Gemach for the local Stamford Jewish community  You can now borrow a bris outfit and decorative pillow for your simcha. Items can also be donated as we build up our inventory. Please contact chani.kovacs@gmail.com for more information. Federation Hosts Social Media Influencer, Hen Mazzig  United Jewish Federation is excited to host Hen Mazzig on Wednesday, February 28 at 7:30 pm to share his personal story and outlook on Israel. Hen is a globally recognized speaker, educator, and digital influencer. Over 100 million users have interacted with his online content, and he has appeared as an expert on Jewish issues on four continents, over 500 college campuses, BBC, The Washington Post, SkyNews, TEDx, and countless Shabbat dinners. The event will be held at Congregation Agudath Sholom (301 Strawberry Hill Ave.) with tickets $18 in advance, $25 at the door, and sponsorship available at $180. Register today at www.ujf.org/hen to attend! Applications for the Lilly Reiser Scholarship are now being accepted  United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien (UJF) is very excited to announce that applications are now being accepted through March 15th for the Lilly Reiser Scholarship, which will provide $10,000 college scholarships for nine Jewish students from New York and Connecticut per year. Visit http://www.ujf.org/LillyReiser for more information and to apply. Join us for our inaugural J50 event, Name That Tune!  March 14, 2024 from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at the Stamford JCC. Test your musical knowledge of tunes from your childhood to today while mingling and matching with new people. Drinks and light bites will be served. Kosher dietary laws will be observed. J50 is a 50+ community for fun, spirited and active adults looking to connect with likeminded people. J50 events will be held on the third Thursday of each month. MEMBER $20 / COMMUNITY $35 - Contact Joy Serata (jserata@stamfordjcc.org) for more information. It's Purim Party Time!  Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy a festive night of fun at the young adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Purim Party on Thursday, March 21, 8:00 pm at Half Full Brewery in Stamford. A chance to celebrate Purim together with friends old and new, this holiday event is in partnership with UJF and UJF NextGen, Stamford Jewish Experience, Congregation Agudath Sholom, Moishe House Without Walls WOW, Chabad of Stamford, Young Israel, Temple Beth El, Temple Sinai, and Chabad of Harbor Point. Sign up today to join the Purim Party (www.ujf.org/purim) or contact UJF Community Shaliach, Yoav Yaron (yoav@ujf.org), for more information. Registration for 2024 Jewish Baseball League season is live!  FCCJBL is a co-ed, ages 4-12 year old little league and plays on Sundays only. Season opener is 4/14. Please sign up on www.fccjbl.org. Please reach out to info@fccjbl.org with any questions. Schoke Jewish Family Service invites you to its annual gala, An Evening with Schoke JFS  Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM, at Temple Beth El, 350 Roxbury Road. Honorees include: The 44th Annual Mitzvah Award, Nan and Paul Gordon and Betsy and Michael Stone; Volunteer of the Year Award, Sally Kleinman; and Community Service Award, Ronnie Sichel. The evening will begin with appetizers, cocktails, followed by dinner, presentation of awards to the honorees, a paddle raise and dessert. There will also be an online auction. The event is chaired by Connie Freeman, Meryl Japha, Jillian Klaff, and Esther Rein with Jeri Appel as auction chair. General tickets include dinner and dessert for $250, purchase your ticket at www.ctjfs.org. Contact Janet Wainright at 203-921-4161 or jwainright@ctjfs.org to place a journal ad. Volunteers need for Aaron's Place, the Kosher Room at Stamford Hospital  Help us deliver and organize food and supplies, to make this a true respite. Please email ronsichel@aol.com Interfaith Seder to Unite Our Diverse Community   April 11th at 6:30pm, UConn Stamford, 1 University Place, Stamford, CT. Hosted by United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan and Darien, The Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut, the Mayor's Multicultural Council and UConn Hillel. Using a specially designed Haggadah, the themes of the seder will include unity among varied cultures, backgrounds and faiths. Rabbi Joshua Hammerman has worked on creating the event this year. It will be his last community event before his retirement. We hope that you can join us. For more information and to register: www.ujf.org/seder or contact Sharon Lewis, slewis@ujf.org

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