Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin  January 1, 2011 18 Tevet 5771 Vaera   Friday night Candle lighting    4:17 p.m. Mincha                    4:22 p.m. Saturday morning                        Hashkama               8:00 a.m.       Main Sanctuary     9:00 a.m. Coffee & Commentary Rabbi David Walk    8:45 a.m. Torah Readers: Andrew Frenkel, Jared Frenkel, Jay Jubas Usher: Elisheva Kilner Rabbi David Walk: "Getting to Know You" Shir: Rabbi Avi Narrow-Tilonsky     10:30 a.m. "To Rent or Not to Rent: the Rabbinic Ban in Israel" Latest time to say Shema             9:38 a.m. Latest time to daven Amidah    10:24 a.m. No Youth Groups Mincha   4:05 p.m. Daf Yomi/Seudat Shlishit Rabbi David Walk:  "It's all in the Family" Maariv    5:15 p.m.    Shabbat ends    5:18 p.m. Weekday Schedule Sunday       7:45 a.m.          Mon-Fri   7:00 a.m. Shacharit Sunday     7:15/8:30 a.m.   Mon, Wed, Fri   6:30/7:30 a.m. Thurs-Rosh Hodesh      6:20/7:30  a.m. Mincha                                         Sun-Thurs      4:20 p.m.  Candlelighting next Fri      4:23 p.m.     Thanks to this week's sponsors Sanctuary Kiddush by: the shul  Seudat Shlishit : Sheva brachot for Rebecca  & Yerucham Pliner, daughter of Marc Weiner & Sandy Weiner  Chapel Kiddush by: Joe Koenigsberger in memory of his mother, Regina's yahrzeit  Shabbat Shalom Hospital Pkg: the Linda Beson Nursing Educational Fund   Mazal Tov to Marc Weiner  and Sandy Weiner on the marriage of their daughter, Rebecca  to Yerucham Pliner Barbara and Ron Ashkenas on the birth of a granddaughter, Moriya Aliza, born to Ari and Rebecca Ashkenas Bob Abrams for being  honored as Man of the Year at his Roast and Toast Marty Edelston for being included in the Jewish Ledger's "Movers and Shaker 2010" Veronica and Erwin Reich on the appointment of their daughter, Arielle Reich as Dan Malloy's Director of Intergovernmental Affairs    Condolences to  Ron, Doris and the entire Warmflash family on the passing of Natan Warmflash of blessed memory   FAMILY B'NAI MITZVAH SHABBAT DINNER Fri, Jan. 14th 5:45 p.m. Join us for candle lighting, song & dinner. $20 adult/$10 children. For 7th grade boys (free) Click here to RSVP on-line THE MENSCH SEMINAR WITH HANOCH TELLER Wed, Jan 12th with sessions at WFHA & BCDS & CAS Learn the strategies for being a Mensch at WFHA in the morning & BCDS in the afternoon. At 7:30 p.m. all parents are invited to a seminar at CAS. Click here to sign up for the Seminar YAKAR SHABBAT -Fri -Sat Jan 14- 15th  Begins with a Friday night dinner open to the community at 5:45 p.m. $20/$10  Then an exciting Shabbat morning of  interactive education with guest teachers from Ramaz, SAR & WDS.  The theme will be "Shabbat Shira-song in Jewish prayer, liturgy & philosophy.   Click here to learn more and sign up for dinner on-line TU B'SHEVAT SEDER - Jan 20th, 7:30pm.  Join us for celebration of the holiday. Click here to sign up for the Tu B'Shevat Seder . WOMEN'S TEFILAH DATES-Shabbat Jan 29th, April 2nd and June 11th.  If you are interested in layning Torah & Haftorah, divrei  Torah & davening or just want to be on the women's tefilah email group, contact Ronnie Sichel at ronsichel@aol.com or Sandy Weiner at whimsicalart@aol.com. PARENTING THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE TORAH-Mon. Feb 2nd 7:30 p.m.  Join the New Young Couples Chavura at CAS The Chavura will launch this new series at the home of Karen and Jon Malkin.  For info contact jbell@agudathsholom.org   In case you missed Rabbi Cohen's message of the "Eight Flames" sign up for his upcoming  Tu B"Svat "FOUR DAYS TO PLANT A TREE FOR LIFE"  at 40daystoabetteryou@gmail.com Here's some feedback on the "Eight Flames" daily readings: "The Eight Flames was truly inspirational.  It sparked the feeling that the flames of the Menorah could ignite the potential within all of us for warmth & unity in our homes, friendships & in our communities"  Barbara Ashkenas   "The Eight Flames emails over Chanukah were wonderful gifts from Rabbi Cohen.  Each edition was thought provoking & inspiring. Our lives are always busy & can often take us in many directions.  Reading these emails enable us to pause & reflect in order to further appreciate & reconnect to our Jewish heritage" Stella Cohen   TO SENIOR MEMBERS:  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A REGULAR FRIENDLY HOME VISIT BY A MEMBER OF THE CHESSED COMMITTEE PLEASE CONTACT DANIEL KRAUS AT 203 359-6671. THEY ALSO PROVIDE RIDES.   COME CELEBRATE YOUR JAN BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY NEXT SHABBAT.  SHARE A SPECIAL CAKE IN YOUR HONOR WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!  CONTACT THE SHUL OFFICE    "AT THE FOOT OF SINAI-LEAD! LISTEN! SEE! FEEL!" Planning for the Annual Dinner Dance is getting underway, and we need YOU to make it a success. Anyone wishing to be on this year's CAS Dinner Committee or to be involved in any way, honoring Robert Zitter, Howard Weiss, Jodi Hadge & Rabbi David Walk please send an email to either Elissa Klapper at  elissak@optonline.net or Aviva Maller at avivamaller@aol.com.  Or call Joanna at the office at 358-2200. Click here to learn more & sign up for the Annual Dinner   COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS · BI-CULTURAL ISRAEL TOUR-BCDS is offering tours to Israel in Feb. One group will leave Sat, Feb 12th and return Feb 25th.  For those who cannot be away the entire period, another group will leave Feb 16th and join the others in Jerusalem.  For more info contact Bob Abrams or Mr. S.  at the school  203 329-2186       · GROWING ALLIANCE PRESENTATION-Sun, Jan 9th 10:30 a.m.  Pro-Israel Support in the Christian & African American Communities at the JCC 4200 Park Ave, Bridgeport. A community-wide event · COURSES AT THE JCC-Every day of the week the JCC is having an assortment of educational classes.  Teachings, speakers historians, authors etc.  Contact Ilana De Laney at ilana@ujf.org for all the information and course fees.   KASHRUTH ALERT: DO NOT EAT DOLE-MIXED BERRIES PLANTERS NUTRITION OMEGA 3-MIX BY KRAFT   YOUTH NEWS YOUTH AND TEEN NEWS DECEMBER: NCSY YARCHEI KALLAH 2010 Dec. 28th-Jan. 2 for 9th - 12th graders.  At the Stamford Hilton Hotel, with Shabbat in Teaneck!  Cost is $399, with scholarships available!  Join us for NCSY's BEST SHABBATON! - Sign up today at www.myncsy.com  Contact Josh Munk at  JYoshiMunk@gmail.com. REGISTRATION OPEN FOR NCSY WINTER REGIONAL! Feb 3-6th Sign up now at www.nerncsy.org to get early bird price of $199. At the Newport Spa Resort in RI with guest Charlie Hararay!  Four days of ruach, friends, learning & inspiration. Jr. TEENS ICE SKATING NEW DATE Feb. 20th  @ Stamford Twin Rinks Sunday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.  Cost is $8.  For 6-8th graders.  What could be better on a nice winter day than ice skating with your CAS Jr. Teen pals?   JANUARY TEEN MINYAN Jan. 8. 9:30 a.m.  with Sr. Teen Oneg Fri Night YAKAR SHABBAT Jan. 14-15 Stay tuned for more info B'NAI MITZVAH DINNER Jan 14th TEEN MINYAN Jan. 22.  9:30 a.m. In the Social Hall For 6-12th graders, with a Jr. Teen Oneg Saturday Afternoon JR. TEENS MLK DAY NYC TRIP Monday, January 17, 9 AM to 4:45 PM.  Meet up at the Stamford Train Station at 9:00 AM - DON'T BE LATE! Then it's off to New York!  Pick up is at Stamford Train Station at 4:45 PM. Price: $35.00  includes transportation, tickets to the top of the Empire State Building, and lunch.  Please bring some additional $$ for shopping in Times Sq. RSVP to Josh Munk by January 10th! TEEN SNOW TUBING TRIP! Sun. Jan 23 Cost $25 at the Power Ridge in Middlefield, CT Grades 9-12  Depart CAS at 7:30 a.m. arrive back at 2 p.m.  Parent volunteer drivers needed. Parents are welcome to come. Sign up by Jan 7th.or cost will be $30.  RSVP to Josh Munk         Joanna Bell Congregation Agudath Sholom 301 Strawberry Hill Ave, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone:203-358-2200  Fax: 203 358-2323 website: www.cas-stamford.org

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