| | | Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT (203) 358-2200 www.cas-stamford.org |
| | December 31, 2011 | Vayigash | 5 Tevet 5772 |
| | | Friday | Song of Songs Candles | 4:10pm 4:16pm | | Mincha | 4:21pm |
Saturday | Hashkama | 8:00am | | Coffee & Commentary | 8:45am | | Main Sanctuary | 9:00am | | 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 (Social Hall) | 10:30am | | Mincha | 4:10pm | | Daf Yomi | 4:30pm | | Shabbat Ends | 5:16pm |
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| | | | | Rabbi Cohen's Classes will resume January 6, 2012 Rabbi David Walk's Classes: Sunday-9:15 AM,Tuesday-7:30 PM Messiah in the Middle Ages,Thursday-7:30 PM IAP Kiddush Conversation Table- following Shabbat morning services- Hosted by Norine Krasnagor *This Thursday January 5, 2012 is the Fast of the Tenth of Tevet. The fast begins at 6:08 am and ends 5:15 pm. Morning Services are 6:30 am and 7:30 am. Mincha Thursday afternoon is 4:10 pm.
Help us maintain the decorum of CAS! Watch for a special Kiddush at the end of the Shabbat Sanctuary Service.
Parents! Don't forget to sign up your child for our new SUNDAY MORNING CLUBS
click to sign up for SUNDAY morning clubs
________________________________________________ Yakar Shabbat Friday & Saturday January 6-7 with Rabbi Noah Cheses, Sarah Cheses, Professor Paul Franks, and Professor 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 Musaf at 11:15 AM Shabbat Mincha - 4:05 PM Topics Listed below _______________________________________________ Join us Wednesday January 11 at 7:30 pm for Information Session about the "ins and outs"of
Bar / Bat Mitzvah Planning Click here to sign up ~~~~~~~~~~~~
The session is an orientation for parents of bar and bat mitzvahs that will take place over the next 18 months. It will cover the following: - How to plan for your upcoming Bar & Bat Mitzvah
- Programs that CAS has to help you and your child prepare
- Tastings from various caterers
- Address any questions you might have
Please bring your bar/bat mitzvah child with you! The tastings start at 7:30 pm, the presentation at 8pm. Click here to sign up Also, Click here to sign up for our Bar/Bat Mitzvah Dinner on February 3 for 6th grade girls and 7th grade boys. |
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| | Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Torah Readers | Sam Goldstein, Daniel Jubas, Burt & Marty Rubin | | Musaf | Sandy Shapiro | | Rabbi David Walk | Confrontation | | Coffee & Commentary | Rabbi David Walk | | Shiur | Michael Feldstein: Why Didn't Yosef Phone Home? | | Usher | Mitchell Bell | | Seudat Shlishit | Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
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| Thanks to this week's sponsors...
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| Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages | the Linda Beson Nursing Educational Fund | | Chapel Kiddush | Sponsored by the Abrams & Wolfe families Yasher Koach and success to Tzvi, Sid, Glenn, Steve and the cadre of culinary calorie-counters on their MediFast diet. | | Sanctuary Kiddush | the Shul | | Seudat Shlishit by Bulletin Sponsor | Toby Schaffer commemorating the Yahrzeit of her mother Wishing Mazel Tov & success to Glenn Karow on the opening of Kōsh restaurant -- Stamford's finest Kosher dining experience -- from Howard, Rachel & Danielle. | | Sanctuary Flowers from last week | in honor of Albert & Charlotte Goldblatt's 48th Wedding Anniversary |
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- Hecky & Rochel Attar and Yospa Lieberman, on the birth of a grandson & great grandson, born to Akiva & Emmy Attar
- To Shani and Eric Garfinkle on the birth of a baby girl
- Edward & Judy Jacobson on their new granddaughter, Naomi Michal Jacobson, born to David & Sarah Jacobson
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- Bob Abrams on the passing of his brother Jeffrey Abrams
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| 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-Wednesday Thursday | 4:25pm 4:10pm | Candles Friday | 4:22 pm |
| Thursday is the Fast of Tevet. Fast begins 6:08 am, ends 5:15 pm |
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| 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 Shabbat Morning 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: "Women as Halachik advisers: the perspective of a Yoetzet Halacha" Seudah Shlishit Rabbi Noah Cheses: Transitioning from Genesis to Exodus: The Beginnings of Jewish Peoplehood | | Parents of Upcoming Bar & Bat Mitzvahs Join us for two important sessions Info Session: Jan 11, 7:30 pm Click to sign up for the info session Shabbat Dinner: Feburary 3, 4:55 pm Click to sign up for the Special Shabbat Dinner | | 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 | | MONDAY JANUARY 25 7:30 pm-AT CONGREGATION AGUDATH SHOLOM SPONSORED BY CONGREGATION AGUDATH SHOLOM ISRAEL ADVOCACY PROJECT STANDING WITH ISRAEL? Guest Speaker: Victor Styrsky, Pastor/Author, Christians United For Israel Eastern Regional Coordinator TOPICS:Why do Evangelicals support the nation of Israel? What is their "real" agenda? Bring all of your questions for Q & A session. Please look for more information on this IAP-CAS event in the coming weeks! | | Join Rabbi Daniel Cohen and the CAS Delegation at the AIPAC Policy Conference-March 4-6 in Washington D.C. The annual AIPAC Policy Conference is the largest gathering of the pro-Israel movement. The 2012 conference will be held March 4-6 in Washington, D.C. Join us at CAS January 25, at 7:30 pm for the AIPAC Policy Conference Primer Update with Elana Lichtenstein and Yudi Gross. TEEN ADVOCACY FELLOWSHIPS FOR ISRAEL: A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY Be one of four teens to be selected for a free trip to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference, March 4-6, 2012 in Washington, DC. The trip will include registration, travel and hotel and the winners will join the Agudath Sholom AIPAC delegation. To be one of the four selected: Submit in a 500 word essay- "WHY DOES AIPAC NEED YOU?" If you could lobby to the members of Congress on Capitol Hill, what would you say? What case would you present about the issues affecting the United States and Israel? Essays will be evaluated by local and national panel of AIPAC supporters. Submit to Rabbi Cohen by Friday, January 15, 2012 rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org. Open to 10th-12th graders from CAS. Sponsored by Stephanie and Bob Sherman in memory of Stephanie's mother, Rosalie Aberman. |
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| 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 Have you signed up yet??? 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 Jr Cong d'vrei Torah readers: Maya Jubas and Micaela Thau. Thank You: For sponsoring our wonderful family Chanukah party: Zalis Family, Dayan Family and Rimerman Family, and for the BRAND NEW YOUTH LOGO: Jodi Hadge, Marguerite, Remy and Tani Neuhaus and Matt Jelen, for their tireless efforts, also to the JFS for the donation of our annual Supermarket Sweep Night, thanks to all the participants! We want to thank you to Diane Cohen, Cara Neumann, and Abigail Kurtz for helping with the set up and adult programs. And, thank you to Rabbi Cohen and Elisheva for the awesome magic show. Also, check the JFS letter on the Youth bulletin board-thanks to our Supermarket Sweep participants-you made a difference! 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.. |
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LET US KNOW! 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 |
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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!
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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! |
| CHALLENGES IN JEWISH EDUCATION PANEL featuring Nora Anderson, Dr. Scott Goldberg, Director, and Jackie Herman. Shabbat, January 20-21. Young Israel of Stamford. Oneg Shabbat program at 8:15pm on Friday night, Education in the 21st Century: Tradition, Technology and Temperament. Panel Discussion at 11am following Saturday morning services, Building Jewish Character in the Classroom and Beyond. FREE and open to the entire community. 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
JFS VETERAN'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. CHALLENGES IN JEWISH EDUCATION PANEL featuring Nora Anderson, Dr. Scott Goldberg, Director, and Jackie Herman. Shabbat, January 20-21. Young Israel of Stamford. Oneg Shabbat program at 8:15pm on Friday night, Education in the 21st Century: Tradition, Technology and Temperament. Panel Discussion at 11am following Saturday morning services, Building Jewish Character in the Classroom and Beyond. FREE and open to the entire community. |
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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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