Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Tzav Shabbat Parah March 30, 2024 20 Adar II 5784 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Candle Lighting 6:58 PM Mincha 7:00 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Latest Shema 9:08 AM Latest Shacharit 10:25 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code Of Jewish Law 6:05 PM Daf Yomi 6:05 PM Mincha 6:55 PM Havdalah 8:00 PM Shabbat Shalom The Passing of Senator Joseph Lieberman Our entire CAS family mourns the passing of Senator Joseph Lieberman. Our shul, community, city, country, Israel, the Jewish people and the world are truly heartbroken on the passing of a remarkable human being, a man devoted to family and faith, a stranger to no one, a hero, a Lamplighter and a modern day embodiment of the biblical Joseph. We wish Hadassah and the entire family so much strength, comfort and love. Senator Lieberman is and will be a beacon of light for all generations and may his memory be for a blessing. Learn more about the Senator From the Forward News 12 From One Mitzvah Fire to the IDF BBQ Fire I am always inspired when a momentary decision to do a mitzvah ignites eternal light. Unlike the decision of the body which yields temporary pleasure, choosing to elevate a moment via mitzvah generates real joy and fuels even more meaningful moments. A case in point occurred this past Tuesday when I landed in Israel to visit our newest granddaughter Yakira. I had been in touch with Noa Haron, daughter of Meg and Yoav, who is spending her gap year at Bar Ilan. To her credit, in the wake of October 7th, she and a few friends are spearheading BBQs for Israeli soldiers to lift their spirits. It is a beautiful and meaningful initiative! To learn more visit click here As I arrived in Jerusalem, Noa called from an IDF base and told me she double booked BBQs for Wednesday and asked if Agudath Sholom could host one and whether Diane and I could join with some of our Stamford youth. In the spirit of seizing the mitzvah moment, I said yes! On Wednesday, we raised the funds and hosted a BBQ for over 300 soldiers at Zikim camp right outside of Gaza. With the help of Shimon and the Burger Brigade, we prepared the meals and uplifted the spirits of the soldiers who expressed sincere gratitude for our kindness, time and presence. It was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. click here for photos. It all began by seizing the moment. In essence this attitude towards life is rooted in the timing of the BBQ. Following Purim, we begin reviewing the laws of Pesach. One of the most important principles is reflected in the difference between matzah and chametz. A minute delay in baking can transform matzah into Chametz. The Talmud derives the lesson - a Mitzvah that comes into your hand, do not let it become chametz. Thank you Noa for inspiring us to seize the mitzvah - the soldiers' smiles and renewed spirits will reverberate in all our hearts and minds forever. If you would like to consider supporting and/or attending an upcoming BBQ be in touch. With prayers for our brothers and sisters in Israel, speedy return of the hostages and good news ahead. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Tzav with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here.  Read Dovi Siderson's weekly parsha resource click here.  We remove two Sifrei Torah; the Maftir is Parshat Parah (Numbers 19:1-22). The Haftarah for Parshat Parah is read from I Ezekiel 36:16-38. Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here. Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper -click here Learn about Parshat Parah click here.  Would you like to read the Torah or Haftarah for your bar mitzvah parsha? Let us know by clicking here Shabbat Table Conversation - Tzav What's something that gets you fired up (v'haeish al hamizbeach tukad bo)? Describe a time you started something new. How were you inaugurated and how long did it feel until you had fully stepped into the position (Aharon is inaugurated over 7 days)? How do your clothes affect your avodas Hashem (Moshe places the priestly garments on Aharon and his sons so that they could serve in the Mishkan)? Thank you  to Gavi Adler, Chaim Bergman, Yoel Maya, Eli Reichner, Nat Samberg and Sam Sroka for leining Megillah this year - and to Matt Greenberg and Jason Levine for lending their megillah scrolls. Shabbat Topics & Participants Bob's Basics Bob Abrams Shiur Rabbi Levi Feller Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudat Shlishit Rabbi Moshe Kurtz Pesach At C A S SEDER HOSPITALITY  Planning your Seder? In need of a Seder? If you would like to join a family seder or would consider hosting members of our community who may need a place for Pesach night contact Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Kurtz. ANNUAL PRE PESACH PSA  All non-processed meat and chicken is kosher for Pesach. Buy now and freeze for Pesach before prices go up.(Please note: This doesn't apply to ground meat) Pesach Q and A Rabbi Cohen and Rabbi Kurtz manage the CAS Pesach WhatsApp Q and A. It is a great way to learn about Kashrut and Kashering for the upcoming holiday. click here to join. Here is a sample question: May I use my year round hot water urn for Pesach? Urn only used for heating water: Run hot water through the water tap for 10 seconds, while pouring boiling water from a kettle over the water tap. Urn also used to warm food (e.g. to warm challah): Must be put away and not used for the Pesach. Mazal Tov to Mazi Scherban and Daniel & Kaili Scherban on the upcoming wedding of their daughter and sister, Lilly Scherban to Benjamin Simon this weekend! to Danielle & Steven Thau on the arrival of a granddaughter! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Condolences to David Singer on the passing of his sister, Cynthia Pinchas to Sandi Waldstreicher and her family on the passing of Sandi's mother, Helene Ehrlich to Daniel Kraus and his family on the passing of Daniel's father, Tommy Kraus to Hadassah Lieberman and her family on the passing of Senator Joe Lieberman Thanks To Our Sponsors Sanctuary Kiddush: Mazi Scherban in celebration of the upcoming wedding of Lilly Scherban to Benjamin Simon Sign Up for these Events sign up CAS Movie Club Sunday, March 31 - 8:00 PM sign up Stamford Jewish Experience Passover 101 Desserts and Discussion Shabbat, April 6 - 5:30 PM sign up Mens Seder at 613 Monday, April 8 - 7:00 PM sign up Nachos & Knowledge Wednesday, April 10 - 8:00 PM Learn more CAS Family Davening Shabbat, April 13 - 10:00 AM sign up Matzah from Southern Israel [Limited Opportunity] Monday, April 15 sign up HaRav Yosef Mendelevich - Against All Odds Monday, April 15 - 8:00 PM Sign up Mikvah Mayim League Fund Learn more Donate Seforim to the Beit Midrash Learn more Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships 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 Save the Dates  Monday, April 8th - Men Seder at 613 Wednesday, April 10th - Nachos and Knowledge with Diane and Rabbi Daniel Cohen hosted by Deb and Dan Faizakoff Thursday, April 11th Film Premiere Ein Od Milvado Michael Feldstein News {https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/fighting-the-scourge-of-antisemitism/ 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 Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 7:10 PM; Friday: 7:00 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 7:05 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 Chaya Sara bat Chava Hershel Wolf ben Brucha Freidel bat Esther 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 Moisha Gedalia ben DK Nechemiah ben DK 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 Cheryl Sheva bat Gittel Leah 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 BCHA PLAY Don't miss seeing some of the younger members of our congregation in their upcoming performance of The Little Mermaid JR at Bicultural Hebrew Academy. Come and cheer on Yael, Yoav, and Yakira Hochman, ,Ben Daniel , Nili Steinberg, Abby Rubinfeld, Mackenzie Makovsky , Yael and Elisheva Rosenfeld, and Noa Zizmor as they join other BCHA students, from 3rd through 12th grade, to come together onstage and behind the scenes to bring you "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends. Adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the motion picture, Disney's The Little Mermaid JR will delight audiences with this enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. $10/Ticket Perfomances :Thursday, 4/ 4 at 7:00pm, Friday, 4/ 5 at 2:00pm, Sunday, 4/7 at 11:00am & 3:00pm To Our Knitting and Crocheting Neighbors  Back to School Shop, an all-volunteer non-profit organization, provides low income elementary school children in Stamford with the opportunity to shop for free for brand new school clothes and supplies each year before the start of school. We're expecting up to 400 children at our event this summer, and plan to provide each one of them with a handmade winter hat. We are so grateful to the community knitters who have made wonderful hats for us in past years and hope you'll join the team! You can find all the information you need here: https://www.backtoschoolshop.org/knit-guidelines-2024 Nishmat Torah Mission - A Summer of Torah and Women's Solidarity  Have you been thinking of coming on a solidarity mission to Israel to feel more connected to the Jewish people in these challenging times? Simultaneously, have you been dreaming of immersing yourself in text-based Torah study in Jerusalem? At Nishmat, you can do both! For more information: https://nishmat.net/programs/summer2024/ 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. Temple Sinai will host Judy Batalion, writer of The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos  for the fourth Joan Danoff Community Lecture. This acclaimed author will be available to discuss not only the extraordinary stories of the young women resistance fighters she has chronicled but also the implications of their story for events today. Join on May 19th at 4:00 pm for an in-person conversation or to attend via a webinar. The event is free and open to the community. To register to attend in person or to view as a webinar, contact Temple Sinai at 203-322-1649 or https://www.templesinaistamford.org/form/joan-bruder-danoff-lecture2024.html. United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien is happy to welcome guest speakers, Gadeer Kamal Mreeh Senior Envoy of The Jewish Agency for Israel and prominent film critic Dr. Avner Shavit, to Stamford on Sunday, March 31 at Temple Beth El at 6:00 pm for a screening and discussion about the Israeli film, Cinema Sabaya.The evening will include a Q&A along with light snacks from the Middle East, as we take a look at the 2021 Israeli film that shares the personal stories between Arab and Jewish women in a small town in northern Israel who document their lives for a video workshop. Register today at www.ujf.org/cinema to get your tickets or contact UJF Community Shaliach, Yoav Yaron (yoav@ujf.org), for more information! 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 United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien  is happy to welcome guest speakers, Gadeer Kamal Mreeh Senior Envoy of The Jewish Agency for Israel and prominent film critic Dr. Avner Shavit, to Stamford on Sunday, March 31 at Temple Beth El at 6:00 pm for a screening and discussion about the Israeli film, Cinema Sabaya. The evening will include a Q&A along with light snacks from the Middle East, as we take a look at the 2021 Israeli film that shares the personal stories between Arab and Jewish women in a small town in northern Israel who document their lives for a video workshop. Register today at www.ujf.org/cinema to get your tickets or contact UJF Community Shaliach, Yoav Yaron (yoav@ujf.org), for more information!

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