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Friday, March 26, 2010

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

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Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin 
March 27, 2010
12 Nisan 5770
Tzav 
Shabbat Hagadol
SERVICE SCHEDULE

Friday night

Candlelighting   6:53 p.m.

Mincha  6:00/7:00 p.m.

Saturday morning

Hashkama  8:00 a.m.

Coffee & commentary with Rabbi David Walk    8:45 a.m.

Main Sanctuary 9:00 a.m.

Usher: Daniel Kraus

Musaf:  Elliot Neumann

Torah Readers:  Allon Ivri, Harry Rubin &  Simcha Rubin

Rabbi Daniel Cohen: "Next Year in Jerusalem-An AIPAC Reflection"

Latest time to recite Shema  9:52 a.m.

Latest time for Amidah   10:55 a.m. 

Babysitting  in Cantor Wollheim's office (ages 0-1)  10:30 a.m.

Tot Shabbat in the library (1-3 yr olds)  10:30 a.m.

Mini Minyan in the youth room (4-6 yr olds)  10:30 a.m.

Parents must pick up their children by 11:30 a.m.

Jr. Congregation in the chapel (2nd-6th grds)10:30 a.m.

Chapel Kiddush is sponsored by Harvey Berman in memory of his father's yahrzeit & by the Baer family  in honor of the yahrzeit of  Helen Nietlich

Sanctuary Kiddush  is sponsored by Helene Zimmerman & Leo Garfinkel in honor of their recent marriage to invite the congregation to celebrate with their family & join in their simcha and to all the generous contributors who made this a special Passover Kiddush

Shabbat Hagadol Lecture  5:45 p.m.

Rabbi Daniel Cohen "The Anatomy of a Mitzvah: Passover Perspectives" 

Daf Yomi -same time as Seudat Shlishit

Mincha  6:40 p.m.

Seudat Shlishit   is sponsored by the shul

Rabbi David Walk:"Preparing for the Seder in Mind & Text"

Maariv 7:48 p.m.

Shabbat ends  7:53 p.m.

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Friday, March 26
Candlelighting     6:53 p.m.
Mincha  6:00/7:00 p.m.
Pre-Passover Chinese Dinner 7:00 p.m.

Shabbat, March 27, Shabbat HaGadol
Shacharit    8:00/9:00 a.m.
Shabbat HaGadol Drasha5:45 p.m.
Mincha  6:40 p.m.

Shabbat ends   7:53 p.m.

Sunday, March 28
Search for Chametz After 7:55 p.m.

Monday, March 29
Shacharit  6:30 a.m./7:30 a.m.
Siyum/Fast of the First Born Approx.  7:10 a.m.
Daf Yomi  7:20 a.m.
Last time to eat chametz  10:29 a.m.
Burn Chametz  10:30 a.m.
Last time to burn chametz  11:44 a.m.
Candles (Shehecheyanu)  6:57 p.m.
Mincha  7:02 p.m.
Seder start time  7:57 p.m.

Tuesday, March 30 (1st Day of Pesach)

 Shacharit7:30/9:00 a.m.
No Youth programs today
Daf Yomi 6:05 p.m.
Mincha 6:55 p.m.
Candles not before 7:58 p.m.
Earliest time to start Seder 7:58 p.m.

Wednesday, March 31 (2nd Day of Pesach)
Shacharit (one minyan) 9:00 a.m.
Jr. Congr, Mini Minyan, Tot Shabbat 10:30 a.m.
Daf Yomi  6:15 p.m.
Mincha  7:05 p.m.
Yom Tov Ends  7:59 p.m.

Thursday, April 1 (Chol Hamoed)
Shacharit  6:20/7:30 a.m.
Mincha  7:05 p.m.

Friday, April 2 (Chol Hamoed)
Shacharit  6:20/7:30 a.m.
Candlelighting  7:01 p.m.
Mincha  7:06 p.m.

Shabbat, April 3 (Chol Hamoed)
Shacharit   7:45 a.m./8:45 a.m.
Jr. Cong, Mini Minyan, Tot Shabbat10:30 a.m.
Daf Yomi   5:55 p.m.
Mincha   6:45 p.m.
Shabbat ends   7:55 p.m.

Sunday, April 4 (Chol Hamoed)
Shacharit   8:30 a.m.
Candles   7:03 p.m.
Mincha   7:08 p.m.

Monday, April 5 (7th Day of Pesach)
Shacharit (one minyan)  9:00 a.m.
Jr. Cong, Mini Minyan, Tot Shabbat 10:30 a.m.
Mini Minyan 10:30 a.m.
Daf Yomi  6:20 p.m.
Mincha  7:10 p.m.
Candles  8:04 p.m.

Tuesday, April 6 (8th Day of Pesach)
Shacharit  7:30/9:00 a.m.
Yizkor 10:15 a.m.
Jr. Cong, Mini Minyan, Tot Shabbat 10:30 a.m.
Daf Yomi  6:10 p.m.
Mincha  7:00 p.m.
Neilat HaChag 7:20 p.m.
Yom Tov Ends  8:05 p.m.

 

 
 
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Weekday Schedule

Daf Yomi

Sunday   7:45 a.m.

MondaY   7:00 a.m.

Shacharit

Sunday   8:30 a.m.

Monday 6:30/7:30 a.m.

Mincha

 
Sunday   7:05 p.m.
 
Friday 7:00  p.m.
 
Candlelighting next Friday   7:01 p.m.

 SEE ABOVE PASSOVER SCHEDULE FOR FULL INFORMATION

Shabbat Announcements 
 
PASS OVER NO ONE FOR PESACH

Please give to our special PASSOVER FUND which will go to families in need.  All money collected will be distributed by Thursday, March 26, to needy families in our community.  This long-standing tradition is a call to build community and lift people's spirits at the holiday.

TO DONATE ONLINE click here OR SEND A CHECK TO CAS OFFICE MARKED "PASSOVER FUND" BY MARCH 25TH.


SELL YOUR CHAMETZ

Authorization forms for your sale of Chametz are placed around the shul and available in the shul office. Rabbi Cohen will be available to become the agent for the selling of your Chametz at CAS:
Sun,    3/29 9:00-9:30 a.m.
He will also be available after all minyanim. 


YOU CAN GET THE COMPLETE CAS PASSOVER SCHEDULE and Passover Info with the Link Below
Click here for CAS Passover Website


ALSO CHECK OUT OUR NEW KOL SHOLOM WEBSITE WITH THE LATEST CAS NEWS
Click here for CAS Kol Sholom


Mazal Tov to:  

...Helene Zimmerman and Leo Garfinkel in honor of their recent marriage 

...Senator Joseph and Haddassah Lieberman on the engagement of their son Matt to Elizabeth Barkan of Atlanta

...Zimra Gordon & Steven Danzer on the birth of a son

 

Condolences to:

...Judy Benjamin & her family on the passing of her mother, Adeline Moskowitz of blessed memory

...Paul & Arkady Zislis on the passing of their father, Joseph Zislis of blessed memory

 

Thanks to the members who

contributed to the

special Passover Kiddush this week:

 

Justine & Paul Allerhand

The Baer Family

Judy & Jeff Cahn

Joyce & Barry Chavkin

Meryl & David Gordon

Barry & Sheryl Hertzberg

Maruja & Allon Ivri

Susan & Len Mark

 
Cara & Elliot Neumann

Veronica & Irwin Reich

 
 Marti & Daniel Sichel

David Singer

Rabbi David Walk

 

Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages are sponsored:

By Irv, Sharyn, Fred, Jodi, Shane, Ronni, Andrew, Sara, Alexandra, Danielle & Ariella  in honor of the yahrzeit of Helen Neitlich
 
By Phyllis & Martin Shapiro & family and Ellen Delfiner & family in honor of the marriage of Helene Zimmerman to Leo Garfinkle
 
And by the Linda Beson Nursing Education Fund
 
 
SUGGESTED TORAH TOPIC FOR YOUR SHABBAT TABLE:
The Hasidic master explains that there are two kinds of fire: fire that consumes & fire that gives light.  Can you think of examples of this paradigm in Judaism?  In personal growth &/or relationships?

 Celebrate a special occasion by  sponsoring a Kiddush. Many dates are available in the near future. 


MIKVAH INFO:
Please make all mikveh appointments 48 hours before Seder night.  Also please be mindful of disposing garbage after toveling keilim. A message should be left on the mikvah phone line by 10:00 p.m. April 17th if you will need an appointment to use the Stamford mikvah on the seder night.

 
SAVE THE DATE!  OUR MIKVAH DEDICATION ON JUNE 13TH  MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.
 
ALL CLASSES ARE CANCELLED THIS WEEK.
 
 
UPCOMING YOUTH PROGRAMS
April

1st-Great Adventure Grades 8-12 Cost $65
4th-Chol Hamoed Ice Skating 1:00 p.m. Cost $18 per family $5 skate rental
17th-Movie Night for Jr. Teens 8:45 p.m.
23rd-24th-Stamford NCSY Shabbaton Grades 8-12
 
SAVE THE DATE!
CAS ANNUAL DINNER
MAY 2ND 2010
Guest of honor: Howard Rothman
Distinguished Service Award: Toby Schaffer
Young Leadership Award: Maruja and Allon Ivri
Dinner Chairs: Elissa Klapper and Aviva Maller
Journal Chairs: Sherri Rosenthal and Joe Zalis
 
 
 
FACT OR FICTION?
Why does a mourner walk around his house?  Is Kaddish a prayer for the dead?
WHAT YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW ABOUT A FUNERAL
SUNDAY, APRIL 11TH 9:30-11:00 A.M. with Rabbi Daniel Cohen
"Walking Through the Shadow of Death"
Explore these and other question in an interactive forum at CAS
Sponsored by the Gallagher Funeral Home and the Chevra Kadisha of Stamford
 
 
FOUND: A BLACK AND WHITE PEARL DECOR BRACELET
  UPCOMING CAS EVENTS

¨ PIZZA TAKE OUT/IN NIGHT-Sunday, March 28th  Order your $18 plain large pizza from Sweet on You at 321-0066 or go to info@sweetonyoubakery.com by SUNDAY AT 10:00 A.M. and pick it up here at the shul between 6:00-7:00 p.m. You can also stay & enjoy the pizza here at the shul.

¨ COMMUNITY SEDER-Tuesday, March 30th 8:30 p.m. You are cordially invited to join us at a warm & inspiring community "family" Seder the second night of Passover.  Led by Rabbi Walk and Cantor Arik Wollheim.  A delicious traditional Seder menu.  Cost is $36 adults, $25 children. 

¨ WALKING THROUGH THE SHADOW OF DEATH-Sunday, April 11th 9:30 a.,m. Rabbi Daniel Cohen will lead an interactive forum to explore the aspects of the Jewish funeral. Come and explore what you thought you knew about funerals. Sponsored by the Gallagher Funeral Home and the Chevra Kadisha of Stamford. 

¨ YOM HASHOAH 5770-2010 COMMUNITY WIDE HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY-Monday, April 12th 7:30 p.m.  At CAS "Resistance & Defiance in the Shoah-Dare to Resist." Keynote speaker, Leon Gleicher , community adult & youth choirs, community Rabbis participation, & a special message from Rabbi Hammerman at the March of the Living w/local students & survivor, Judith Altmann.

¨ BOUNCING BREAKFAST-Sunday, April 18th 10:00 a.m.  Attention Young Families!  The first breakfast at CAS!  Enjoy great food and then take a trip to Bounce in Stratford.  Cost: Brunch $8 Adult $5 Child. Bounce $10 child in advance.  RSVP by 4/15 to the shul office or on-line.

¨ YOM'HA'ZIKARON/YOM HA"ATZMAUT-Monday, April 19th 7:30 p.m.  Come celebrate Israel Independence Day.  There will be a special program to mark these important days with a presentation and refreshments. Please note the date.

¨ STRIDES FOR S'DEROT-Sunday, May 2nd 10:00 a.m. At Stamford High School track, 55 Strawberry Hill Ave.  A walk-a-thon sponsored by the Jewish community of Stamford to benefit the children of S'derot, Israel.  Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.

¨ YACHAD SHABBATON-Friday/Saturday May7th & 8th Each year CAS hosts Yachad members in a meaningful service designed to include all in our family.  Yachad is the National Jewish Council for Disabilities.  Hosted by CAS & Bi-Cultural Day School.  Open to all.

 

RSVP'S CAN BE DONE ONLINE AT WWW.AGUDATHSHOLOM.ORG  Payments will confirm reservations.

 

 

CAS Adult Education Classes 
 
CLASSES ARE CANCELLED THIS WEEK.
 
Visit learn.cas-stamford.org for more information.
Bible from the Beginning - with Rabbi David Walk
In this ongoing survey of the Torah, we discuss issues in the Bible, verse by verse.
Sunday, 9:15 a.m.

Dvar Yom B'Yomo - with Rabbi David Walk
Take an in-depth look at a topical issue each week, either from the weekly Torah portion or an upcoming Jewish Holiday. At BCDS.
Monday at 12:30 p.m.
 

 
Hebrew Reading Crash Course - with Ben Soifer
Learn to read Hebrew in time for Chanukah in seven easy lessons.
Monday at 7:30 p.m.
 
Inyana D'Yomo - with Rabbi David Walk
Enjoy a small discussion in Hebrew on the weekly Torah portion. Hebrew fluency a must.
Monday at 8:00 p.m.
 
 
Power of the Prophets - with Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Take a closer look at Jewish history you thought you knew.  Explore the life and times of King David through an in-depth study of Samuel II.
Tuesday at 8:15 a.m.
 
The Soul of Prayer: Meeting G-d in the Siddur and Your Life - with Rabbi Daniel Cohen
An in-depth exploration of many of our familiar prayers.  Discover the tools for soulful service of G-d.  For women only.
Tuesday at 9:15 a.m.
 
Parsha Perspectives & Paradigms - with Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Glean relevant life messages from the weekly Torah portion in this upbeat class.
Tuesday at 12:00 noon
 
Judaism as a Community - with Rabbi David Walk
Exploration of the history of the concept called "Kehilla."  How did Jewish communities develop, grow and function?  Understand the roles of communal organizations in the shaping of a Jewish society.
Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. 
 
Building a Conscious Community - with Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Five week seminar based on the writings of Rabbi Kalomymous Kalman Shapira, the last Rebbe of the Warsaw Ghetto.  Self-observation with an eye towards organizing and running a spiritual community.
Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. 
 
Business Ethics Luncheon with Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Explore the interface of Business ethics and Jewish law. Call the CAS office for exact location and dates.  The 2nd Thursday of every month.
Next on January 14th at 12:30 p.m.
                                                               
Talmud Bavli: Masechet Makot - with Rabbi David Walk
This class focuses on the tractates which discusses the Jewish legal system.
Thursday at 8:30 p.m.
 
The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - with Rabbi Daniel Cohen
These 30 minute sessions unlock a fresh perspective & fascinating ideas from the Torah portion.
Friday at 8:15 a.m.
 

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

¨ YESHIVA UNIVERSITY'S KOLLEL YOM RISHON PROGRAM-Sunday, April 25th 9:30 a.m. at Young Israel of Stamford. A brunch with Rabbi Kenneth Brander and Dr. Smadar Rosensweig.  Free and open to the entire community.  A joint project of CAS and YI.

 ¨ MALT 2010 IS ON! Thursday, April 11th 7:45 p,m. Meeting regarding the trip

       Trip info: Departs Saturday Night 11/27/10 & returns Sunday Morning 12/5/10.  For more info contact Tzvi Bernstein or Rabbi Cohen

¨ PLAY FORE THE KIDS-Monday, May 4th at the Rockrimmon Country Club.  Julius B. & Edward Kuriansky Memorial Golf & Tennis Outing.  Tennis begins at 9:00 a.m/Shotgun start for golf at 1:00 p.m. For more info contact Wendy Bennett at 487-0961 or wbennett@stamfordjcc.org.  The event will benefit Jumpstart at the JCC.

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