Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Korach June 28, 2025 2 Tamuz 5785 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Mincha 7:00 PM/8:17 PM Candle Lighting 8:12 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:16 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Latest Shacharit 9:50 AM Family Minyan 10:00 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Pre-Mincha Shiur Rabbi Moshe Kurtz 7:10 PM Daf Yomi 7:20 PM Mincha 8:10 PM Havdalah 9:13 PM Shabbat Shalom The Enduring Message of the Staff There were three miracles in the Parsha of Korach affirming Aaron's Divine leadership. The first miracle was the earth swallowing Korach and his followers. The second miracle was the raging flames consuming the rebels. The third miracle was the staff of Aaron blossoming with flowers. All three were extraordinary. Why is it only the miracle of the flowers that forged an indelible impact on the Jewish people? Rivkah Kahan, the former principal of Ma'ayanot High School for Girls, suggested three answers. One of them was that the sign of the staff was not only a miracle but it also became a fixture in the tabernacle, a constant reminder of God's message. In that sense it was transformed from being a one-time phenomenon to becoming a form of education. Often in life, she explained, the flash of inspiration represented by a miracle or an intense experience of the hand of God, while powerful in the moment, is not nearly as transformative as the gradual, steady work of religious commitment and learning. She cited Nechama Lebowitz (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nechama_Leibowitz) who brilliantly pointed out that there are two people in Tanach whom the Sages refer to by the title "haTzaddik", the righteous: Yosef and Mordechai. The quality that unites these two very different characters is that each faces a challenge that is not fleeting, but that persists day after day. Every day, the wife of Potiphar tried to seduce Yosef: "vayehi kedabrah el Yosef yom yom" Every day, Haman pressured Mordechai to bow to him: "vayehi ke-omram elav yom yom." In the face of these trials, Yosef and Mordechai endured. That consistency and commitment to an ongoing and lifelong service of God is the mark of their righteousness. Their greatness did not consist of the flash of strength and inspiration to take a stand once, but the steady, continuing work of learning and growing and being dedicated to God day after day. For this reason, the staff of Aaron endured and became an eternal reminder to all of us of the constancy of Jewish commitment. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and God willing the return of the hostages and a speedy and full redemption for the land and people of Israel, Rabbi Daniel Cohen CAS Rabbi in Residence in July  Dear Members: We hope you and your families are well. We are all praying for our family in Israel and God willing, we will share good news in the days ahead. As you know, this past Shabbat, we honored Rabbi Moshe and Marisa Kurtz at a communal seudah shlishit for their dedication to our shul. We will miss them greatly, but know their impact will be eternal and wish them much success as they move to a congregation in Allentown, PA. We are blessed to welcome Rabbi Aryeh Roberts as our new Assistant Rabbi in mid-August. He will be joined by his wife Lele and their daughter Liora. God willing, their presence will continue to elevate our shul and community! In between Rabbi Kurtz's departure and Rabbi Robert's arrival, there is a three week period in which Rabbi Cohen will not be present in Stamford. God willing, Rabbi Cohen and Diane will be leading the Agudath Sholom Italy Jewish Heritage Trip and visiting their children in Israel. In order to ensure a rabbinic presence at Agudath Sholom, Rabbi Cohen and the Executive Committee have arranged for a fantastic Rabbi in Residence. His name is Rabbi Avi Heller, a close friend of Rabbi Cohen and seasoned Rabbi, who will be in Stamford with his wife, Shira. Rabbi Heller possesses experience in the Rabbinate through his leadership at the Manhattan Jewish Experience and the Boca Raton Synagogue. To learn more about him, click here. To host Rabbi Heller and Shira, click here. Shira & Rabbi Heller will be in residence in Stamford on the following dates: Thursday, July 3rd - Monday, July 7th Thursday, July 10th - Monday, July 14th Thursday, July 17th - Monday, July 21st He will be at his home in Teaneck for the remainder of the time, but will be on call for the entire period Rabbi Cohen is away. While in Stamford, he will officiate at the minyanim, share Divrei Torah, offer classes and be available to answer questions and be a source of support. A schedule of his classes will be forthcoming in the bulletin. Rabbi Heller can be reached at rabbiaviheller@gmail.com. Although Rabbi Cohen will be physically away, he understands there may be issues for which you would like his personal counsel and you should feel free to reach out to him via email or WhatsApp. We are confident Rabbi Heller will be well received in our warm shul and community. Rabbi Heller and Shira are excited to spend time with you and teach Torah at Agudath Sholom. God willing, we will merit to see a full redemption and peace in Israel in the days ahead. Wishing you and your families all the best, Harvey Kaminski, CAS President Robert Hoff, CAS Vice President Rabbi Daniel Cohen Join Our CSS Security Team!  We are currently looking for dedicated volunteers to join our synagogue's CSS (Community Security Service) team. Important: All participants must complete an online training module before attending the in-person session. To begin the process, please visit: https://thecss.org/become-a-volunteer Your involvement helps ensure the safety and security of our members! For more information, contact Adam Breiner – adambr@thecss.org 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 Information Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Korach with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here . The Haftarah is read from Isaiah 66:1–24 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 Michael Feldstein News click here Help support Israel  Here are four ways to offer financial support click here Shabbat Topics & Participants Coffee & Commentary Rabbi Moshe Kurtz Melachim Class Mark Wagshul Shiur Ari Lieberman Pre Mincha Class Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: Meseches Sukkah - Final Shiur Seudah Shlishit Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: Siyum on Meseches Sukkah Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Delivery Amanda & Greg Smith 7 AM Kiddush the Wolfsohn family in memory of Suzanne Wolfsohn and Morris Gold on their recent yahrzeits. Sanctuary Kiddush Eliane Dreyfuss & Elliot Glassman in honor of the anniversary of Elliot's bar mitzvah and his sister Lauren's birthday, Rhoda & Avi Freedberg in memory of Avram's grandmother, Chaya Bluma bat Chaim Yankel's yahrzeit, and Susan & Max Kolbrenner in memory of Max's father, Sol Kolbrenner Seudat Shlishit Sponsored by Diane and Rabbi Daniel Cohen in appreciation for Marisa and Rabbi Moshe Kurtz and their contributions to CAS Paid Advertisement `` Sign Up for these Events sign up Brushes, Bubbles & Brie Sunday, June 29 - 7:45 PM Sign Up CAS Blood Drive Monday, July 28 sign up Stamford Jewish Experience Fire Pit Wednesday, August 13 - 7:30 PM Learn more Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships Sign up Mikvah Mayim League Fund CAS Announcements Shabbat Korach Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman) Who is an authority figure you look up to (Moshe's authority is challenged but then affirmed)? What's a challenge you accepted (Moshe challenges Korach to bring the ketores)? What is an interesting natural phenomenon to you (the ground opens up to swallow Korach)? Would You Rather - Would you rather have to complete a physical challenge or a mental challenge against a random stranger for a million dollars? CAS Mens Club Meeting This Sunday, 10AM. Bagels & Lox served! Urgent Need for Kidney Donors  Mark Cohen, brother in law of Sheryl and Mark Schwartz, a beloved father and grandfather, is always there to make sure your day starts off right, now he needs someone to help him. Please keep him in our prayers - Marum Leib ben Raizel. To learn more about kidney donation or to see if you are a match email R26210@renewal.org or call 718.431.9831, ext 209 Barry Mandel is a beloved father and grandfather. He is suffering from kidney failure. To learn more about kidney donation or to see if you are a match, email R26447@renewal.org or call 718-431-9831 ext. 209 Check out this article in the Jewish Link about the Jim Benjamin Memorial Garden   click here The 55+ Empty Nesters Committee is looking for two more members   Committee members are asked to chair one event per year with support.  Please contact Bruce Newman (bruce.newman8@gmail.com) and join us. 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 Israel Advocacy - Sign up for Pens and Swords  This group shares links to petitions and information about how everyone can contact political figures and businesses to advocate on behalf of Israel. Most of these actions take under a minute to complete and they keep pressure on policymakers to support Israel and/or drop actions that are detrimental. Please share the link for this group with as many supporters of Israel and the Jewish people as possible. click here Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Thursday: 6:30/7:30/8:30 AM; Friday: 7:00/8:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 8:15 PM; Friday: 7:00 PM/8:16 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 8:11 PM Friday  Independence Day 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 Raanan Noach ben Slova Chaim ben Leah Yosef Ishai ben Miriam Yocheved Rochel bat Chava Kayla Sheina Feiga bat Rivka Hershel Wolf ben Brucha Rema bat Etta Yitzchak ben Shmuel V. Chaya Freidel bat Esther Leeba Minna bat Rivka Pesach Melech ben Basha Chaya Shoshana bat Yehudit Nira bat Rachel Sara bat Nira Chana Leah bat Esther Nadav Ephraim ben Shlomit Leah Ariella Maor bat Liba Chaya Leah bat Rivka חיים זאב ben לאה Adeline bat Bat Chava Moisha Gedalia Nechemiah Dorit bat Ora Yospa bat Shana Menucha Mary Miriam Rut bat Chana Tanya bat Malka Chaya bat Liba Moshe Yitzak ben Raisel Crendel Miriam bat Devorah אסתר רחל bat רייזל ביילה 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 Calev Natanel ben Sara Yitzchak Osher ben Chana Shayva Chaya Inna bat Tanya Click here to add a name to this list We Honor Our Military 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 Rachel M Meir D Jeremy S Yehudit S Meni N Yaniv H Rachel W Click here to add a name to this list Community Announcements CHABAD OF STAMFORD WARMLY INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO A Gimmel Tammuz Tribute to the Rebbe Sunday, June 29 | 6:30 PM at Chabad of Stamford. Join us for a beautiful evening of insight & reflection into who the Rebbe was. Featuring:World-renowned speaker Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet from the UK. With soul stirring Nigunim performed by celebrated cellist Laura Melnicoff and pianist Doniel Berry.Stories to warm the soul and connect our heartsDinner Included – thanks to a generous sponsor. click here TO RSVP OR EMAIL PROGRAMS@STAMFORDCHABAD.ORG Mitzvah Opportunity in solidarity with Hadar Knoller  Almost a year ago, a unit in Gaza was involved in an explosion which resulted in the death of two soldiers. One of the soldiers, Nadav Knoller, was married with a baby boy. His wife Hadar, came to Stamford a number of years ago as a BCHA Bat Sheirut and lived in the community being involved and part of the Stamford Jewish family. In memory of the two soldiers, a campaign to raise money for a Hatzala motorbike is happening and to show our support and solidarity to Hadar and that we still appreciate her having been here, we have been asked to take part in this campaign and help them reach their target. Tizku LeMitzvot - click here Schoke JFS is beginning a new support group for younger survivors of loss  The group will meet Thursday evenings at 7 pm, led by Lielle Sugar, LMSW. The group is designed for people in the 20s, 30s, and 40s that have lost a loved one. Register at ctjfs.org/counseling/groups Join us for an exclusive screening of TRAGIC AWAKENING: A new look at the oldest hatred  Thursday, July 10th at 7:00 pm. An inspirational post-October 7th film rethinking antisemitism's roots, turning hatred into strength for Jewish identity and Western values. This powerful documentary should not be missed. It will be followed by discussion and refreshments. Temple Beth El - 350 Roxbury Road, Stamford, CT - 203-322-6901. $15 per person RSVP here: www.tinyurl.com/awake6-24 Wacky Wednesdays with PJ Library  Each Week Starting Wednesday, July 2, 4:30 pm. Join UJF for a summer of silly fun, PJ Library activities, and refreshing popsicles! Each Wednesday brings a new location and a chance to show off your wackiest hats, costumes, pajamas, or outfits!! Advanced registration is required. For additional information, contact UJF Deputy Director Eric Ross at eric@ujf.org. Register here: https://www.ujf.org/wackywednesdays NextGen and PJ Library Scavenger Hunt and Ice Cream  Sunday, July 20, 10:00 am Step into your favorite sneakers and join UJF for a fun-filled scavenger hunt at Mead Memorial Park, 241 Park Street, New Canaan, as we embark on a thrilling quest to discover hidden treasures! Kosher ice creams from the on-site café will be given to everyone at the end to ensure a really COOL day! Register here: http://www.ujf.org/Summer Community Jewish Heritage Mission to Greece  Monday, October 27th- Wednesday November 5th. Join UJF on our Mission Trip to Greece from October 27-November 5 as we'll learn and explore Greece's Jewish history dating back thousands of years! There will be an informational meeting about the trip. If you wish to receive information, email Lara@ujf.org. Reminder: Aaron's Place, on the ground floor of Stamford Hospital  provides kosher snacks, drinks and meals, in a comfortable environment. If you are caring for a hospitalized loved one or waiting for tests, this comfort room is a place to regroup and refresh. Information is available at the hospital front desk , The code, in Hebrew letters, is on the door of the room.

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