Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

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Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT  (203) 358-2200  www.cas-stamford.org December 24, 2011 Miketz 28 Kislev 5772 Shabbat Schedule Friday Candles 4:12pm Mincha 4:17pm Saturday   Coffee & Commentary 8:30am Main Sanctuary 8:45am     Future Tots - Parent Led (Bridal Room) 10:30am Tot Shabbat (Library) 10:30am Mini-minyan (Youth Room)  10:30am Jr. Congregation (Chapel) 10:30am Jr. Teen Chat (Simcha Hall) Teem Minyan    10:30am 9:45 am Mincha 4:00pm Daf Yomi 4:25pm Shabbat Ends 5:12pm CAS Quick Links Sponsor a kiddush CAS Youth Pages Rabbi Walk's Parsha Weekly Rabbi Cohen's Weekly Follow us on facebook! Shabbat Shalom   HAPPY CHANUKAH! CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY WITH US! SUNDAY December 25, 5:15 pm-CAS Youth Family Chanukah Party SIGN UP FOR ALL THE EVENTS @ www.cas-stamford.org  Have you seen them? Amazing selection of Chanukah gifts at  Sylvia's, the Sisterhood Gift Shop Click here to check them out and see store hours Rabbi David Walk's Classes will resume after the holiday Rabbi Walk will have Sunday Class at 9:15 Rabbi Cohen's Classes will resume January 6, 2012 ________________________________________________ Yakar Shabbat Friday & Saturday January 6-7 with Rabbi Noah Cheses, Sarah Cheses, Prof. Paul Franks, and Prof. Hindy Najman   Friday Night , January 6 : Carlebach Style Davening , 4:27 PM in the Chapel   Shabbat morning: January 7 Minyanim at 8 AM and 8:45 AM  Breakfast Kiddush at 10:00 AM Learning Sessions at 10:30 AM   Professor Najman - "When Did Prophecy End? From Galut (Exile) to Hitgalut (Revelation)"   Professor Franks -  Franz Rosenzweig and the Renewal of Judaism: Lessons for Today from Weimar Germany"   Rabbi Noah Cheses: "Recasting the Religious Zionist Agenda in 2012"    Sarah Cheses: "The Meaning and Mystery of the Mikvah"   Musaf at 11:15 AM  Shabbat Mincha - 4:05 PM Seudah Shlishit-  Rabbi Noah Cheses, "Transitioning from Genesis to Exodus: The Beginnings of Jewish Peoplehood"   Shabbat Topics & Participants Torah Readers  Judd Love, Ben White, Seth Steinmetz, Jay Jubas Ben Soifer,   Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Cahn  Musaf  Cantor Arik Wollheim Rabbi Daniel Cohen Walking in Two Worlds   Coffee & Commentary Rabbi David Walk Usher Rosalyn Sherman Seudat Shlishit / Maftir Chanukah Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Cahn Thanks to this week's sponsors... Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages  Miriam  & Joe Gelb in honor of their granddaughter, Jillian Rutstein, on her Bat Mitzvah.  In memory of Gloria Green's beloved father on his 18th yahrtzeit,&  the Linda Beson Nursing Educational Fund   Chanukah Kiddush by  Fannie Stevens commemorating the first Yahrzeit of her husband, Daniel Stevens; Dr. Alfred and Royce Wolfsohn commemorating the Yahrzeit of his father, George Wolfsohn; and Benjamin and Liat Karsch in honor of their wedding anniversary.   Seudat Shlishit by           Teen Kiddush by   Jeff & Judy Cahn in honor of Chaya Shochet's completion of her master's degree in education and Judy's successful dissertation defense and completion of her doctorate in education at Yeshiva University Azrieli Graduate School.     Ken and Marguerite Neuhaus in honor or Tany and Remy's Half Birthday   Mazal Tov to... Dr. Judy Cahn for successfully defending her doctoral thesis in completion of her EdD degree from  Yeshiva University Azrieli Graduate School, & to Chaya Cahn Shochet for successfully completing her master's degree from Yeshiva University Azrieli Graduate School. Irwin Niedober and Jean Niedober on the engagement of their son Elie Niedober to Jessica Kfare, daughter of Sherry & Bennet Kfare.   Condolences to...  Barbara Novak, on the passing of her mother Pearl Bernstein Weekday Schedule Daf Yomi Sunday 7:45 am Mon-Friday 7:00 am Shacharit Sunday 7:15/8:30 am Mon Tues - Friday 7:00/8:30 am  6:30/7:30 am  Mincha Sun-Thursday 4:15pm Candles Friday 4:16 pm CAS Upcoming Events CAS YOUTH! Have you signed up for our new SUNDAY MORNING CLUBS ? 6 week session starts January 8  Click here to sign up    Join as we create an inspiring Shabbat with song and study, following the model of the Yakar synagogue in Jerusalem Yakar Shabbat January 6-7  Featuring  Sarah & Rabbi Noah Cheses  the Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus couple at Yale University  Professor Paul Franks Professor of Philosophy and Judaic Studies at Yale University  Professor Hindy Najman Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Yale University     details to come!  Parents of children up to age 6...join us for..  Shema Under The Stars January 14, 6pm  Snacks, art project & Kumsitz with Bobby Doowah! Click here to sign up    CAS Adult Education Our Adult Education Classes are underway! See the complete schedule, by topic or day! @ click - learn.cas-stamford.org   CAS Youth Department DIDN'T GET THE SPECIAL YD EMAIL? YOU CAN READ THE FULL YOUTH BLAST  YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR EVENTS YOU CAN SEE THE YOUTH CALENDAR Check it out! @ click - youth.cas-stamford.org   LATE BREAKING NEWS! SUNDAY MORNING GROUP SIGNUP IS OPEN! CLICK HERE NOW!    ANNOUNCING FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! CONGREGATION AGUDATH SHALOM YOUTH DEPARTMENT SHABBATON! January 20-21 To Sign up and for more information on Shabbaton Click here!     THIS SHABBAT torah reader is GILAD KARSCH and dvar torah will be given by  SHALHEVET COHEN!   TEEN MINYAN - New and Improved! Jr. Teen Chat (6-8) Simcha Room - 9:30 AM Teen Minyan - 9:45 AM (Barchu) Jan 7, Jan 28 We are looking for sponsors for these Kiddushim!   CHECK OUT OUR NEW TEEN MINYAN SIGN UP PAGE @youth.cas-stamford.org/teenminyan   Coming Soon.... Dec 27-Jan 1 SR. TEENS Yarchei Kallah Shabbaton at the Stamford Hilton!  For more details, contact Josh Munk at JYoshiMunk@gmail.com! January 7 JR. CONG. NEKUDOT SALE & DOUBLE NEKUDOT WEEK January 8 CLUBS BEGIN! CLICK REGISTER BEFORE JAN. 1ST TO RESERVE A SPOT!! January 14, 2012  Shema under the stars Click here to sign up!  January 20-21, 2012  Junior Congregation Mini Shabbaton Click here to sign up! Jan 28 - Jr. Teens Glow in the Dark Bowling night out at @ Rip! Feb 2-5 - Sr. Teens - NER NCSY Winter Regional Shabbaton!!!! February 11, 2012  NJ Nets vs. San Antonio Spurs Game Reserve the Date: May 18-19, 2012: YOUTH SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE/FUNDRAISER WEEKEND - TAMIR GOODMAN  "JEWISH JORDAN" , more info to follow! Upcoming Teen Minyan Dates:  Jan 7, Jan 14, Feb 11 Please sign up to lain or sponsor kiddushim online at Click here to sign up to participate or sponsor teen minyan!   Shabbat Shalom!   Rabbi Jeiger   For all our Youth Department info please visit..   youth.cas-stamford.org   CAS Announcements DID YOU HEAR? We strive at CAS to support our members in time of need.   If you know of someone is who is ill, please reach out to Rabbi Cohen via email rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org or phone, alerting our clergy and Chesed committee to offer comfort and assistance. Together, we can insure CAS's role as a community of caring. Thank you very much! CAS DECORUM  The policy for our kids is easy - "In shul or in groups."  Please help us maintain decorum.  Make sure you child is either sitting in synagogue or participating in our Youth Groups.  Make sure that your child enjoys Kiddush in the Simcha Room or Social Hall. SAVE THE DATE FOR THE CAS ANNUAL DINNER March 18 Calling all Pre-Teen, Teens and even a few adults.  Join the Rabbi's Clean Dream Team to enhance the decorum and dignity of our shul on Shabbat morning - For more info or to sign up, email Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org.  THE SISTERHOOD  is looking for someone to donate a working  laptop.  Please contact Dierdre in the office  THANK YOU- to Sam Goldstein & Mitchell Bell & volunteers for coordination the Lieberman Event and all your hard work with the Pacific House Homeless Dinner.  CAS Sisterhood News   Sisterhood Book Club We are excited to announce 2 new books for reading with  our Book Club in 2012  The first is :  THE MAN IN THE WHITE SHARKSKIN SUIT   by Lucette Lagnado The second will be: SUBMISSION  by Amy Waldman (Reading in April)  For more information contact Diane Cohen at  dndcohen@sbcglobal.net We will meet at Dinah Miller's home-154 Pepper Ridge #5 January 29 at 11:00 am  Free for Sisterhood Members $10 for Non Members $18 for Annual membership We hope you can join in the fun!    Sisterhood Gift Shop "SYLVIA'S" COME SEE OUR GORGEOUS NEWLY STOCKED ITEMS FOR CHANUKAH - GIFTS  Sunday, 12/25 5 - 8 pm Tuesday, 12/27 2 - 4 pm Wednesday, 12/28  1 - 3 pm Thursday, 12/29  2 - 4 pm     Stamford Mikvah   Have you joined the Mayim League yet?   During this season of light and rededication, take a moment and support our community's Minnie Manger Marcia Lieberman Mikvah by joining the Mayim League 2011-12.  With your dedication and support, the mikvah will be a source of renewal and rejuvenation to sustain and enrich our community.   Please consider one of the following annual categories of support: Bronze $250 | Silver $500* | Gold $1,000* | Platinum $1,800* * Donations of $500 and above include immersion for the year for yourself or for a designated person.   To donate, click here! Community Announcements JFS LET'S TALK-Tuesdays from January 3 to March 27 - 1 to 2pm   Anthony Silver, M.S. trained in marriage and family therapy from Jewish Family Service, will facilitate a small discussion group on topics of interest to seniors. Come and express issues and concerns in a safe and supportive environment. Co-sponsored with the Westport Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Ave, Westport.  Info:  Anthony Silver at 203-921-4161 X213 or asilver@ctjfs.org JFSVETERAN'S SUPPORT GROUP- beginning in January 2012. Open to those who have served in the military. Topics to be covered: transitioning back into civilian life, re-building relationships and overcoming posttraumatic stress disorder.  Info:  Melanie Rago at 631-355-1120 or mrago24@gmail.com  NEW! JFS DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP -Tuesdays 7:45 -8:45 pm through January 2012. Men and women seeking support while experiencing divorce will meet to discuss stresses with Melanie Rago in the Westport JFS office, 431 Post Road East, Suite 11. Fee is $5 / session. Info:  Melanie Rago at 203-454-4992 or mrago24@gmail.com "FINDING YOUR FOCUS" -- PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS DIAGNOSED WITH ADD/ADHD. Wednesday Afternoons. Services will include psychiatric evaluation, review of previous evaluations, assessment, support, and medication management. Treatment is provided by Lee Combrinck-Graham, M.D. and qualifies for insurance reimbursement.  Info:  Eve Moskowitz, at 203-921-4161 or emoskowitz@ctjfs.org.  BCDS FAMILY TRIP TO ISRAEL-FEBRUARY 11-24, 2012. E-mail Bob Abrams if you might be interested Babrams@bcds.org HAVDALAH & HOOPS STARTS JANUARY 21 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament  by the JCC & the Stamford Board of Rabbis. Saturday, January 21 - 6:30 p.m. Fathers & sons (grades 6 - 12) will split into 2 divisions if needed. Fee: $18 per participant, includes food & t-shirt. Trophies to the winners. Rosters must have 4 players, 3 players play at a time. Info: Mo Concepcion - 203.487.0971 or mconcepcion@stamfordjcc.org. STAMFORD DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS program is January 10 at the Palace Theater. All monies collected will go towards Stamford's Dollars for Scholars, and provide a tax-deductible charitable contribution. To donate and for more info: Sabrina Barocas at 203-536-1492.   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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