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Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT  www.cas-stamford.org (203) 358-2200  March 5, 2011 Parshat Pekudei  Shkalim Happy Adar 29 Adar I 5771 Shabbat Schedule Friday night Candle lighting  5:30pm Mincha   5:35pm Saturday     Main Sanctuary   9:00am Coffee & Commentary  8:45am Teen Minyan   9:30am Latest Shema  9::14am Latest Amidah   10:11am Shiur    10:30am Baby Sitting/Tot Shabbat (Library)  10:30am Mini-minyan (Youth)/Jr. Cong (Chapel)  10:30am Mincha 5:10pm Daf Yomi  5:30pm Maariv 6:25pm Shabbat Ends 6:30pm Quick Links to Sign up for CAS Events Purim Party-3/20 Annual Dinner - 4/3 Sponsor a kiddush Follow us on facebook! Shabbat Shalom Shabbat Across America With Rabbi Benji Levene this weekend Rabbi Benjy will speak three times during Shabbat:     There will be two Friday night services at 5:35 p.m. Traditional service in chapel   Shabbat in Liverpool in sanctuary   Family style Friday Night Dinner starts at 6:45 p.m. Our special Teen Program begins at 8:10 p.m.   MAGEVET CONCERT-SATURDAY AT 8:00 P.M. DON'T MISS THIS YALE ACAPELLA GROUP'S EVENING OF SONG!   RABBI ELCHONON ZOHN-SUNDAY AT 10:00 A.M. AT CAS THERE WILL BE A TRAINING CLASS ON HOW TO PERFORM A TAHARA. EXISTING CHEVRA KADISHA MEMEBERS AND THOSE WHO ARE NEW TO DOING TAHARAS ARE BOTH WELCOME.  FREE WITH BREAKFAST.   We are pleased to welcome Rabbi Noah and Sara Cheses and their daughter Adina Malka for Shabbat this weekend. The entire community is invited to a special Sunday evening, March 6th,  presentation and dessert reception at 7:30 PM.  Rabbi Cheses will deliver a Rosh Chodesh Adar lecture on the topic of "Entering Adar II: The Pursuit of Happiness and Fun".Rabbi Cheses is the first of our candidates for Assistant Rabbi.   UPCOMING EVENTS @ CAS CAS events are ready to spring out in March.   Details below.  Don't miss out any of them: Purim Carnival Annual Dinner  Sign up by clicking a link in the quick links box!   ASSISTANT RABBI INTERVIEW SCHEDULE    Rabbi Avraham Bronstein-April 1-2nd   Rabbi Zev Eleff-April 8-9th   Don't miss the Special Announcement from our President below!     Shabbat Topics & Participants Saturday      Torah Readers    Dr. Burt Burton, Dr. Ted Listokin, Dovi Zucker    Usher Elisheva Kilner    Shacharit and Musaf  Cantor Arik Wollheim  Rabbi Benji Levene      "What Kind of Kippah Does G-d Wear"        Seudat Shlishit-Rabbi Benji Levene   "Stories of Jerusalem of G-d: Below and Above"  Thanks to this week's sponsors... Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages    by Gloria Green in memory of her mother, Mary Chassen's 11th yahrzeit and the Linda Beson Nursing Educational Fund Sanctuary  Kiddush by      the Shul in honor of Rabbi Levene and Rabbi Cheses  A "Banniversary" Cake    A special cake is dedicated to all those with birthdays and anniversaries this month.      Mazal Tov to... Matt Greenberg and Pam Ehrenkranz on the birth of a granddaughter, to Yoni and Elana Greenberg   Pauline and Arthur Ladds and Bonnie and Brian Ladds on the Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Ladds   Jay Borker for winning the Blue Ribbon Pairs at the  North American Bridge Championships    Weekday Schedule Daf Yomi  Sunday   7:45 am  Mon-Fri 7:00 am   Shacharit Sunday-Rosh Chodesh    7:00/8:30 am    Mon- 6:20/7:30 a.m. Tues-Fri  6:30/7:30          Mincha Sun-Thurs     5:40 pm   Candles next Friday 5:38pm   Cantor Wollheim is here through March 8 and returns April 1st   Special Announcements קהילת אגודת שלום  Congregation Agudath Sholom   Dear Fellow Member,   Our annual dinner is the most important event of the year for CAS.  It is the significant fund-raiser for our congregation.  We depend on the funds raised to support a large portion of our operating costs.  But more importantly, we will come together to celebrate the people and qualities which make CAS such a special place.   This year, we are fortunate to have four honorees, each of whom captures the special spirit of CAS.  Our Guest of Honor, Bob Zitter, is a former CAS President who led us for two terms.  Our Distinguished Service Award recipient, Howard Weiss, holds a special place both in the ritual and daily lives of our Congregation.  Our Young Leadership Award recipient, Jodi Hadge, skillfully works to help make sure everyone knows about the many events we run throughout the year.  Our Jewish Education & Leadership Award will go most deservedly to Rabbi David Walk, who has been our teacher and friend for the past ten years.   Moreover, we have a fantastic dinner committee led by Aviva Maller and Elissa Klapper, who presented a beautiful event last year.  We look forward to even a better event this year.  Our Journal Chair, Rhoda Freedberg, is working hard to make our Journal a success.   I'm sure you know one, more, or all of the honorees or dinner committee members.  You must agree that they embody the positive spirit that keeps our community strong. Please join all of us at the event.  We are hoping for even broader participation this year, welcoming all our members - old and new.   You can sign up on-line by clicking here, respond to the invitation you   receive in the mail this week, or call the office at your convenience.    Sincerely,     Steven Steinmetz                                               President   P.S. Our committee will appreciate your prompt response so we can make sure your ad is included in the journal.   Upcoming Events @ CAS  PURIM PAGEANT  PARTY  sunday, March 20 4:30-7:00 pm  Music, Magician,  Delicious Food, and GAMES and Pageant with Prizes for best costume! FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Click here for more info & to sign up  Congregation Agudath Sholom Annual Dinner Sunday, April 3, 2011  5:00-9:30 pm 28 Adar II 5771 At the Foot of Sinai  Lead ·  Listen ·  See  ·  Feel Honoring: Guest of Honor  Bob Zitter Jewish Education & Leadership Award Rabbi David Walk  Distinguished Service Award                    Young Leadership Award   Howard Weiss                      Jodi Hadge   Click here for more info & to sign up  CAS Classes     Bob Abrams class will resume March 19th   Sunday 9:00 a.m.  Hebrew School 9:15 a.m.  Bible from the Beginning Thursday 8:30 p.m.   Talmud Bavli - Makot Monday 12:00 p.m. Dvar Yom B'Yomo at BCDS 8:00 p.m.   Inyana D'Yoma   Friday 8:15 a.m.   Pre Shabbos Taste of Torah Tuesday 8:15 a.m.   Power of the Prophets 12:00 p.m. Unmasking Purim  4:00 p.m.   Homework Happy Hour 6:30 p.m.   Purim Prayers  7:30 p.m.  Megillah Insights  Shabbat 8:45 a.m.   Coffee and Commentary 10:00 a.m. Basics with Bob-                   Customs & traditions 10:30 a.m. Lomdus and Learning CAS Youth & Teen News THIS JUST IN!!!! Pre Purim Fun for 3rd 4th and 5th graders!   3rd through 5th graders join us for some pre purim fun! Saturday night march 12th it's an awesome evening of all things purim. We'll have hamantashen baking, make a shalach manot for a friend station, make your own tzedakah box, help to pack hospital bags that will be given out on Purim, make a purim card to be distributed with the hospital packages, and enjoy a yummy make your own sundae bar. Please RSVP to Joanna jbell@agudathsholom.org by Monday March 6th to let us know if you will attend. This program is free so bring your friends! March 20th Purim Seudah Extravaganza It's never too early to save the date for the Purim Seudah Extravaganza March 20thYou say Purim I say CAS Purim Seudah Extravaganza! Come One Come All & join Us for an evening of Purim family fun, and a special way to join with the community in celebrating the holiday of Purim.  Don't miss this special evening of Music, Fun, Games, and special surprises!CLICK HERE FOR PURIM  Jr & Sr Teens WE NEED YOU!!!! Calling all Jr & Sr Teens we need your help at the Purim Seudah Extravaganza March 20th. Want to volunteer at an awesome event while doing a big Mitvah? Then this is the event for you! Please email jyoshimunk@gmail.com to let us know that we can count you in! March 27th CAS Mitzvah Fair Looking for ways to do more Mitzvot???? Then come on down to CAS March 27th to our annual Mitzvah Fair! Come to the CAS Mitzvah fair and visit our YOUTH STATIONS where you will have many opportunities to do lots of Mitzvot that will help others. We hope to see you there! MAY 21st The MACCABEATS TAKE CAS BY STORM!  MAY 21ST -MAY SEEM FAR AWAY BUT MARK YOUR CALENDARS CAUSE WE ARE BRINGING THE MACCABEATS TO CAS.....STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSJCSR4MuhU MARCH EVENTS A BIG SR. TEEN ONEG, starring some of your favorite NCSY advisors, Friday night Mar 4th  8:15PM in the CAS Library that will make you laugh, think, ponder, and then laugh some more!   TEEN MINYAN Mar. 5 at 9:30 AM In the Social Hall For 6-12th graders   SR. TEEN XTREME BOWLING Sat. Night Mar 5, 8-10 PM - Music. Food. Fun. In the dark!  At Rip Van Winkle Lanes, 701 Connecticut Ave. Norwalk, CT.  Cost:  $20.00 Limited space available - must register to JYoshiMunk@gmail.com by Feb. 22 for a guaranteed spot!   JR. TEENS SNOW TUBING TRIP   Sunday Mar. 6.  $35.  Must register by Feb 27. Depart CAS at 10 AM for an awesome day at Woodbury Ski in Woodbury, CT, and arrive back at 3:30 PM.  Register by emailing JYoshiMunk@gmail.com.  Parents - please help us keep the cost of the trip down by volunteering to drive!   New England NCSY Presents:  A West Hartford Shabbaton!  March 11-12 for a Shabbaton with all the usual awesomeness, featuring special guest, Sargent Benjamin Anthony of the Israeli Army.  Only $36! (plus transportation).  Sign up on www.myncsy.com.   TEEN MINYAN Mar. 19 at 9:30 AM In the Social Hall For 6-12th graders   Jr. Teen Mega LIMO Scavenger Hunt!!  Sunday Apr. 3, Middle schoolers - GET READY for the sickest, most exciting scavenger hunt you've ever been on!  Meet up Sunday afternoon at CAS as we prepare to depart for a crazy search for clues around Stamford IN STRETCH LIMO'S!!  Stay tuned for more details... SIX FLAGS PASSOVER TRIP brought to you by NCSY... stay tuned for more details...   CAS Announcements GET READY FOR PURIM CLASSES NOT TO MISS: TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH RABBI COHEN 12:00 P.M. UNMASKING PURIM RABBI WALK 7:30 P.M. MEGILLAH INSIGHTS   TUESDAY, MARCH 15TH RABBI COHEN 12:00 P.M. THE MEANING OF PURIM MITZVOTH RABBI WALK 7:30 P.M. MEGILLAH INSIGHTS RABBI AVI NARROW-TILONSKY 6:30 P.M-PURIM PRAYER   SHARE THE SPIRIT OF PURIM TUESDAY, MARCH 15TH 4-5:00 P.M. PREPARE MISHLOCH MANOT PACKAGES        AT CAS SHABBAT, MARCH 19TH CELEBRATE PURIM NIGHT WITH       MEGILLAH READING AND POST-PURIM CELEBRATION SUNDAY, MARCH 20TH 10:30 A.M. BRING YOUR FAMILY AND HELP DELIVER           PACKAGES TO THE HOSPITAL AND ATRIA     Here is a link to a free download of "Shalom Aleichem," cleverly adapted to the tune "With a Little Help From My Friends" by Lenny Solomon. Please download it and listen to it before Shabbat. Then sing it at your Shabbat table on Friday night and teach it to your friends! Please click below, or copy and paste the link to your browser...   http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=T1VuTmZlZDV0NjgwTVE9PQ   If you'd like to purchase the Shabbat in Liverpool CD, which includes 21 Beatles tunes adapted to the Shabbat liturgy, please call Joanna in the shul office at 203-358-2200, and she'll recerve one for you.  The CD costs $15.  Or visit  and order by clicking here  online.     THE ZONE SUMMER CAMP PRESENTATION-Sun, Mar 13th 11:00 p.m. An exciting presentation of the Jewish summer camp! Contact Elaine Finkelstein at 203 921-7133 for more information. Free & refreshments   CPR AND AED TRAINING-Sun, Mar 13th 9:00-3:00 p.m. at CAS Organized by Fairfield County CT Jewish Baseball League and generously  sponsored by Sharon and Jeff Lewis.  Contact Seth Marlowe for all the information at seth@fccjbl.org PURIM EXTRAVAGANZA-Sun, Mar 20Come one , come all!  Costume competitions, magic show, music & prizes. $15 Adults $8 child $60 family.  Sponsor for $180 (includes family attendance) MEN'S CLUB AT PURIM-Sat,  Mar 19th evening  Start your Purim celebration early. Come Saturday night, it's sponsored by the Men's Club!  America Idol-like competition, (MC'd by Bob Abrams) group singing, and more costume pageants.  Sponsorships are $36, $72 and $128.  Contact co-chairs Glenn Karow @ cscglenn@optonline.net or Mitchell Bell @ wizdrbel@optonline.net for more info. CAS MITZVAH FAIR-Sun, Mar 27th  Looking for ways to do more Mitzvot? Then come to the CAS Mitzvah fair. Booths with  presentations, something for the whole family.   AMIT WOMEN'S ANNUAL PURIM BASKET PROJECT-is on for 2011.  Project Order Forms will be in your Mailboxes next week.  Please contact  Sharon Feldstein at sharonfeld@aol.com  or Marti Sichel at  martisichel@gmail.com for more information.   PIANIST WANTED: Volunteer accompanist needed for the Agudat Shir Choir.  If you are interested, join our Choir which meets weekly, performs in the community, and be enriched by our music and friendship.  Please call Phyllis Brodsky at 203 329-9758.    VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR GIFT SHOP Sisterhood asks for you help! We would like to open the gift shop every Sunday, and two hours on two weekdays. We need volunteers to donate their time to make this a reality. Funds raised by the gift shop will be used to update our kitchens.  If you are interested in helping out, please contact Flossy Fischel at 203 969-0766 or the shul office at 203 358-2200.  THE GIFT SHOP IS NOW OPEN TUESDAYS FROM 1:00-3:00 P.M. THE ZONE SUMMER CAMP PRESENTATION-Sun, Mar 13th 11:00 p.m. An exciting presentation of the Jewish summer camp! Contact Elaine Finkelstein at 203 921-7133 for more information. Free & refreshments   AMIT WOMEN'S ANNUAL PURIM BASKET PROJECT-is on for 2011.  Project Order Forms will be in your Mailboxes next week.  Please contact  Sharon Feldstein at sharonfeld@aol.com  or Marti Sichel at  martisichel@gmail.com for more information.   Rabbi Ehrenkranz is featured on the RCA website to view click here   See an entertaining Purim Spirit Video with Avi Rosenbaum interviewing Brett Keisel "Breslover Chasid" of the Pittsburg Steelers to view click here     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS  Jessica Morse, who is a member of CAS started a team in memory of Rosie Preston for this year's Bennett Cancer Walk Hope in Motion in Stamford.  The team is called Rosie's Roses.  If anyone would like to join this team or donate, please contact  Jessie at 203 969-7556 or purimluver@gmail.com   Dear Friends, We are putting together a book of memories and stories about our dear mother, Janet Bessaleli, z"l. We ask that you please e-mail any anecdotes or recollections that you would like to share so we can include them. Please send them as soon as possible to Jasperima613@yahoo.com. Thank you, Gilla Jasper and Tova Epstein.   THANK YOU TO MITCH MAILMAN, EVE NACHMAN, SHARON FELDSTEIN AND ALL THE VOLUNTEERS THAT HELPED IN MAKING SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA  A GREAT EVENT! ALSO THANKS TO  MERYL AND DAVID GORDON ON THEIR GREAT WORK ON THE MAGEVET CONCERT.   Community Announcements ADULT JEWISH LEARNING-Every day of the week the United Jewish Federation offers classes at the JCC .  Including Israel, History, Kabbalah, Torah and more.  Contact Ilana DeLaney at ilana@ujf.org  or www.ujf.org/education  for more info.   SPECIAL LECTURES & PROGRAMS-The Carl & Dorothy Bennett Center for Judaic Studies at Fairfield University has talks and lectures in Feb and Mar.  To RSVP call 203 254-4000 ext 2266   JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE-for more information on programs visit their website at www.ctjfs.org   CAMOS NEWS! Check out the new website, www.checkoutstamford.com . A big thank you to Jeff Schlanger the webmaster who developed the site.    HIP-HOP VIOLINIST-MIRI BEN-ARI-Sat, Mar 5th 8:00 p.m.  at the JCC. Grammy Award winner and hip-hop violinist.  The Young Leadership Division of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien invites you to Chai Society-A spectacular musical experience. Cost $70 before 2/21 or $80 after 2/21.   RSVP online at www.ujf.org/YLD or call Anat Chavkin at 203 321-1373   JCC SAFARI PURIM CARNIVAL-Sun, Mar 13th, 12:00 p.m. Play lots of carnival games, bounce on inflatables, face paint and come in costume to win cool prizes! Free admission. To volunteer contact Sarah Evans at 203 487-0973 or email sevans@stamfordjcc.org   REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2011 FCCJBL BASEBALL-go to the FCCJBL website, www.fccjbl.org, to sign up.  Contact Seth Marlowe at 203 977-4641 x248 or seth@fccjbl.org for more information.   KASHRUS ALERT-Please be advised that Archer Farms High Protein Orange Fruit Smoothie and Mixes Berries Fruit Smoothie contain dairy ingredients as listed, but the dairy designation has been omitted.   STARBUCKS KASHRUS ALERT-the Chicago Rabbinical Council (CRC) Starbucks Guide posted in the last few weeks, is being revised.  We will post the revised guide upon publication.        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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