| Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin |
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| | Eikev | | August 24, 2024 | 20 Av 5784 |
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| | Friday | | | Mincha | 7:00 PM | | Candle Lighting | 7:22 PM | | Shabbat | | | Shacharit | 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM | | Sephardic Minyan | 8:45 AM | | Coffee and Commentary | 8:45 AM | | Latest Shema | 8:51 AM | | Shmuel Class | 9:00 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:12 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 6:25 PM | | Mincha | 7:15 PM | | Havdalah | 8:21 PM |
Learning to Walk We can never fully understand the ways of God. In times of joy, we do not ask "Where is God?" We may take His presence for granted or, God willing, we express gratitude for our blessings. Yet, inevitably, as Shakespeare wrote, we experience "the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune," we face challenges and struggles and wonder why? It is the nature of humanity. The question is whether we possess the resilience to forge ahead and muster faith for the future. It is rarely easy. When we fall, can we rise? Moshe in his final days on earth offers a timeless perspective. He reminds the Jewish people that the purpose of their trials was to test and refine them. He stated, "You should know in your heart that just as a father chastises his son, so Hashem your God chastises you." (Chapter 8, Verse 5) One of the great Hasidic masters, the Maggid of Mezritch (1704-1772), the prime disciple of Baal Shem Tov, explains this verse through a beautiful parable. Imagine a young child beginning to walk. As he takes his first steps, his father holds out his hands and smiles encouragingly. As the child nears the father, the father steps back, the child strives to come closer and he slowly begins to learn to walk. He may even fall but he gets up, tries again, until he can walk to his father. The Maggid explains that there are times when God seems to be distancing Himself from us. We become upset, forlorn, or even angry as the child would. Yet, like the child, we muster the strength to walk to our father and come closer. We learn that just as the father is not distancing himself as a rejection, but as a vehicle to encourage the child to come closer and grow, so too does our father in Heaven. Even when we may feel God is distancing Himself from us, it is an opportunity for us to harness our strengths to grow closer to Him. These three aphorisms are motivators for learning to walk with faith and fortitude. "Many of life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. " Thomas Edison "It will never rain roses. When we want to have more roses, we must plant more trees. "George Elliot "If you believe breaking is possible, believe fixing is possible." Rav Nachman of Breslov 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 Eikev with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here.
- The Haftarah for Shabbat Nachamu is read from Isaiah 49:14 - 51:3 (Second 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) - What is something you own that has lasted a long time (the Jews clothes didn't wear out in the desert)?
- What is a very satisfying meal you had (v'achalta v'savata)?
- What is a success you had and how did you recognize Hashem playing a part (v'amarta bilvavecha kochi v'otem yadi - Hashem says not to forget the part he plays in our success)?
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CAS Youth This week we launch our revamped Shabbat morning program. Members of our Youth Team will be in the lobby starting at 10:00 AM to greet children and parents and guide you to your group location.
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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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 | | Surprise Sighting of former assistant Rabbi Elan Adler at 613 with Rabbi Daniel Cohen | |
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Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Shmuel Class | Mark Wagshul | | Shiur | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: You think Halacha Just Fell Out of a Coconut Tree? | | Sanctuary Sermon | Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Shaya Speter - Shaya will share a brief reflection on the one year anniversary of the news that his daughter Carmiya's cancer was in full remission. | | Code of Jewish Law | Rabbi Yossi Kamman | | Seudat Shlishit | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz |
- New members Jessica & Ari Tretin and their daughter Ziva and Sarah & Jason Brand and their son Avery
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- to Steven Manheimer on the passing of his father Lewis Manheimer
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- Senior Challah Deliveries: Rachel Seligson to commemorate the upcoming shloshim of Ellen Carter z"l Yehudit Yocheved bat Shlomo v'Chaya Sara
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- 7 AM Kiddush: Pam & Alan Shanker
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- Chapel Kiddush: No sponsor - our next open week is 9/28. See Irwin if interested in sponsoring
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- Sanctuary Kiddush: Co-sponsored by Sandi & Dr. Stuart Waldstreicher in memory of Murray Ehrlich; Margie & Bob Abrams in memory of Bernice Abrams; Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen in memory of Ruth Jacobs; and Ronnie & Steve Sichel in memory of Ida Ness and Ben Sichel
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Tzitzit Tying for Israeli Soldiers |
Sunday, August 25 - 9:15 AM |
| Bubble Show & BBQ welcome New Youth Director Rabbi Josh Munk |
Sunday, August 25 - 4:30 PM |
| Mens Chabura Classic Rock Kumzitz |
Wednesday, August 28 - 8:00 PM |
| Shabbat Backyard Shmooze! |
Shabbat, August 31 - 4:00 PM |
| CAS Mens Club presents Joel Haber |
Wednesday, September 4 - 7:00 PM |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Submit an Entry to the Yizkor Book |
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Literature at Lunch Round Table led by Dr. Richard Schwartz Wednesday, August 28 - 12:00 PM By popular demand, we are meeting a second time this month and we will continue our discussion of lessons learned from King David's life with our reading of Psalm 91; it begins with: "Whoever sits in the refuge of the Most High, he shall dwell in the shade of the Almighty." Based on the Talmud, whoever recites this Psalm before going to sleep will be protected from night time dangers. It is also one of several that are chanted in the Sabbath morning prayers along with Psalms 19, 30, 34 and 90 that we have previously studied. Lunch is catered by Restaurant 613. If you have any questions or plan to attend in person, please contact me at rj@richardjschwartz.com. Zoom meeting ID 8784487429 Passcode 868450 |
UJF NextGen & PJ Library present Apple Picking Family Day September 15 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm at Silverman's Farm - 451 Sport Hill Road, Easton, CT. Meet at the JFS Truck - JFS Food Pantry truck will be on site for those who would like to donate apples in time for Rosh Hashana. Siign up at www.ujf.org/apples
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55+ Walking Club We had a very pleasant walk on Sunday, August 4th through Ravonah 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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- Kashrut Reminder: Stop and Shop Bakery Products are certified kosher only when bearing a kosher symbol. All bread, bagels and bread are parve. All other products must be considered dairy unless specially marked as parve.
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- Check out the StandWithUs Seminar on Israel Advocacy and Fighting Anti Semitism with Hailey Stern, Midwest High School Regional Manager for StandWithUs - click here
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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: 7:20 PM; Friday: 7:00 PM
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- Candle Lighting Friday: 7:11 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
- 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
| - פרידה הדסה bat פערל לאה
- 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
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- Noam H
- Yehudit
- Sally K
- Oren L
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- 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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- 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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- 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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