Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Re'eh Shabbat Mevarchim August 31, 2024 27 Av 5784 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Mincha 7:00 PM Candle Lighting 7:11 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Coffee & Commentary 8:45 AM Latest Shema 8:54 AM Shmuel Class 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 10:14 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code Of Jewish Law 6:15 PM Mincha 7:05 PM Havdalah 8:09 PM Shabbat Shalom The Shofar Sounds for Thee - The Month of Elul It is hard to believe but the month of Elul begins this coming week. We start sounding the shofar on the second day of Rosh Chodesh Elul, Wednesday, September 4th. Rather than just say, "I can't believe the summer went by so fast," we can pause and develop a game plan for how we hope to prepare for the High Holidays. Take a moment this weekend to ask yourself what kind of person do I want to be this coming year. What areas in my life do I want to develop and how can I lead a more eternal and impactful life? I am happy to meet with anyone over the next few weeks to serve as a guide of your process of personal growth. You can learn more in this Rosh Hashanah guide designed by Elisheva, my daughter and me and/or email me to set a time to meet between now and Yom Kippur for a spiritual consultation. Join my Living the Torah Moment WhatsApp Group for Elul inspiration and hear the shofar for the first time this season on Wednesday, September 4th at 7 AM or 8 AM following morning minyanim. Thank God, we have numerous learning and inspiring opportunities in the weeks ahead. In this spirit, don't forget to sign up for two special upcoming events - Rabbi Meir Soloveichik on Wednesday, Sep 11th and Centered - Senator Joseph Lieberman Documentary on Tuesday, September 17th. Yet, change and growth is up to us. It is telling that Moshe introduces the section in his speech about the laws in establishing a sacred society with the words, Re'eh - See I place before you today the choice between blessing and curse. Why does he reiterate freedom of choice now? In the final analysis, creating a holy society and community emerges not only from laws but most importantly from the individual choices that we each make. In the words of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, of blessed memory, "The only ultimate guarantor of this is a belief in Someone greater than this time and place, greater than all time and place, who guides us in the path of righteousness, seeing all we do, urging us to see the world as His work, and humans as His image, and therefore to care for both." God willing, we will witness miracles of redemption in the month ahead, invest the next month with a renewed sense of purpose and choose life each and every day and in every encounter. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and God willing good news from Israel, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Re'eh with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here. The Haftarah is read from Isaiah 54:11-55:5 (Third of the Seven Haftaros of Consolation) Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here. Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here We bless the upcoming month of Elul which will be observed from Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon. The Molad will be on Tuesday September 3, 2024 at 2:37 (12 chalakim) PM. We begin reciting le-Dovid Hashem Ori at the end of Shacharit and Maariv during the month of Elul. 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's a prediction you were right about (Navi sheker)? What's your favorite bird? Is it kosher? (the list of non-kosher birds)? If you could be on Sabbatical what would you do (shmita)? 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! 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" Shabbat Topics & Participants Coffee & Commentary Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shmuel Class Mark Wagshul Shiur Rabbi Levi Feller Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudat Shlishit Rabbi Zvi Eli Scholnick: Rav Kook on Teshuva Welcome new members Sara & Sam Bienenfeld and their children Ella, David and Josh new JCC Shalicha Eden Rafaelovich to shul this Shabbat morning Mazal Tov to Sharon & Simeon Wohlberg on the forthcoming marriage of their son Jason to Shelby Weller! 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 Taub on the passing of his father, Herman Taub/Chanuch Pesach Ben Mordecai Isser Thank You to Sharon & Michael Feldstein for hosting the Men's Chabura Classic Rock Kumzitz; Rabbi Kurtz, Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein, Rob Hoff, Michael Feldstein and Nat Samberg for sharing words of Torah and song; and to Daniel Wallis for expertly leading the music on guitar. Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Deliveries: Greg & Amanda Smith 7 AM Kiddush: Can Dyman in recognition of and gratitude towards the chevra at the 7AM Shabbat minyan Chapel Kiddush: Irwin Niedober in memory of his mother Marilyn/Blima Malka bas Eliezer on her sixth yahrzeit Co-sponsored by Ilyse & Dean Schuckman on the occasion of the yahrzeit of Max Schuckman; Rhoda & Avi Freedberg on the occasion of the yahrzeit of Rhoda's mother, Dorothy Bernstein; Helen & Shelly Seplowitz on the occasion of the yahrzeit of Ida Seplowitz; and Elise & Oren Klein on the occasion of the yahrzeit of Aryeh Klein Paid Advertisement LIVE ACROSS THE STREET FROM SHUL! Strawberry Woods Condo For Sale 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Loft 2 Car Garage Contact Daniel at 203-943-3891 Sign Up for these Events sign up Shabbat Backyard Shmooze! Shabbat, August 31 - 4:00 PM sign up CAS Mens Club presents Joel Haber Wednesday, September 4 - 7:00 PM sign up CAS Movie Club Sunday, September 8 - 8:00 PM sign up 55+ Social Committees invites all ages to the Yankees Game Monday, September 9 - 7:00 PM sign up Tikvah and Congregation Agudath Sholom present Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik Wednesday, September 11 - 7:00 PM sign up Stamford Jewish Experience Friday Night Dinner Friday, September 13 - 8:00 PM Learn more Family Davening Shabbat, September 14 - 10:00 AM Learn more Rabbi Mark Wildes at CAS Shabbat, September 14 sign up Matan Pre-Bat Mitzvah Mother/Daughter Class Sunday, September 15 - 9:30 AM Click here Patron Member Reserved Seat Request sign up Special Preview Screening - Centered: Joe Lieberman Tuesday, September 17 - 7:00 PM sign up Dads, Kids & Waffles Sunday, September 22 - 9:30 AM Click Here Submit an Entry to the Yizkor Book Friday, September 27 Learn more High Holiday 5785 Guest Tickets Upcoming Events 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). CAS Youth News 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 55+ Social Club News 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. CAS Announcements Michael Feldstein's Latest Article  click here Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday: 7:00/8:30 AM; Tuesday-Wednesday: 6:20/7:30 AM; Thursday-Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 7:05 PM; Friday: 7:04 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 6:59 PM Monday  Labor Day - Office Closed Tuesday  Rosh Chodesh Elul Wednesday  Rosh Hashana LaBehemot, Rosh Chodesh Elul 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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. 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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