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 March 31, 2012 Tzav Shabbat HaGadol 8 Nisan 5772 Shabbat Schedule Friday Candles 6:52pm Mincha 6:57pm Saturday Hashkamah 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 (Chapel Classroom) 10:30am Shiur  10:30am Daf Yomi 5:45pm Mincha 6:45pm Shabbat Ends 7:59pm CAS Quick Links Sponsor a kiddush CAS Youth Pages Rabbi Walk's Parsha Weekly Rabbi Cohen's Weekly Follow us on facebook! Shabbat Shalom        As we get ready for Pesach in the week ahead, here are four ideas to keep in mind - 1. Kosher for Pesach - visit our website for detailed information, submit your questions online and always check a product for KP symbol.  Often supermarkets may include items in the Passover aisle which do not bear Passover supervision. 2. What Your Seder Secrets to enhance the experience...Learn and Share on our blog (click here) for your secrets, favorite recipes and more.   3. Take a few minutes to find a few insights online or in a Hagaddah to share at your Seder. Vist our Website for ideas and sites. 4. Lend a Hand. Pesach Preparations can be all consuming so find ways to reach out to a host, a family member to assist or invite someone for a Pesach Seder or lunch.   Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!   Rabbi Daniel Cohen   Rabbi Cohen will deliver his Shabbat HaGadol drasha  at 5:45 pm - Roots, Reverberations, and Relevance of the Cup of Elijah. An important mitzvah:  remember the needy Please contribute to the CAS Passover Fund Click here to contribute on-line drop a check off in the office Funds received by April 3 will be distributed by April 4 Cantor's Concert Sing along with the movie Fiddler on the Roof Fun event for all ages April 22 6:00 PM at CAS Committee chairs: Marjory and Bob Abrams Details to come!  Mens Club Breakfast Meeting this Sunday  April 1, 9:30 am  We will plan the appearance of Wall Street Journal reporter Joe Connolly  May 10 at 7:30 pm, & update on Passover package we sent to US Jewish troops in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and our network dinner. Israel Bonds and the Stamford Board of Rabbis invite you to an evening with DR. RAANAN GISSIN Media Advisor to Israeli Prime Ministers Topic:  Resolve, Courage and Perseverance: An Insider's look at Israel's current struggles for peace and security Sunday, April 29 7pm at CAS Free Admission Rabbi Cohen's Recommended Websites of Interest & Learning  Pesach website : www.passover.org  Pesach To-Go series: www.yutorah.org/togo/pesach    Check it out! Shabbat Topics & Participants Coffee & Commentary Rabbi David Walk Torah Readers    Sam Meyers, Allon Ivry, Simcha Rubin, Andrew Schultz, Judd Love  Usher Daniel Kraus Rabbi Daniel Cohen Opposites Attract Seudat Shlishit   Rabbi David Walk - Plagued by how to organize the Plauges Thanks to this week's sponsors... Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages  the Linda Beson Nursing Educational Fund Sanctuary Kiddush Bill & Kori Meyers in honor of their son Sam becoming a Bar Mitzvah  Chapel Kiddush    Tamar & Shalom Bendayan, Sarah & Adam Davis, Joey, Tarynn, Daniella and Terry in honor of their sister Gabriella Lieberman's Bat Mitzvah celebration. And by Rica & Ari Lieberman in honor of having all their kids home together.  Seudat Shlishit the Shul  Mazal Tov ... Bill & Kori Meyers in their son Sam becoming Bar Mitzvah Rica & Ari Lieberman on their daughter Gabriella becoming Bat Mitzvah Senator Joseph & Hadassah Lieberman on the birth of a grandson born to Hani & Daniel Lowenstein.   Condolences to... Rudy Dresdner on the passing of his brother Yosel (Joseph) Dresdner Weekday Schedule Daf Yomi Sunday 7:45 am Monday-Friday 7:00 am Shacharit Sunday 7:15/8:30 am Mon-Friday 6:30/7:30am Mincha Sun-Thurs 6:55pm Candles Friday 7:07pm       CAS  Classes Rabbi Cohen's Tuesday Class: Prophet Class at 8:15 am, Parsha class at 12:00 pm both classes in CAS Lobby area.  Rabbi Walk's Classes: Monday @ BCDS12:00 noon Sunday Bible from the Beginning9:15 am Tuesday Messiah in the Middle Ages7:30 pm Thursday Talmud Class7:30 pm    Pre Passover Classes Open Pre Passover Office Hours Monday, April 3, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:00pm(Starbucks High Ridge)  Email or phone Rabbi Cohen your Passover questions.   Our Passover website is online at www.cas-stamford.org.   CAS Youth Department  MAZAL TOV to Sam Meyers on his Bar Mitzvah!!  This Week... Jr. Cong. Torah reader Coby Chavkin ,  Dvar Torah by  Leeba Zucker.  Jr. Cong. Kiddush is sponsored by the Chavkins in honor of Coby reading from the Torah for the first time! Double Nikudot / Nikudot Sale Week   Coming Soon.... April 1 - Pre - Pesach Chesed/ Fun Day April 20  Boys afternoon Out Event April 26 Yom Ha'Atzmaoot JCC Celebration May 19-20 - Tamir Goodman.. Youth Scholar in Residence/ Leader Appreciation/ Fundraiser Shabbat May 27 - Shavuot Learning Programs June 23 - Youth Awards Shabbat   AND FOR THE TEENS:  New Program - FREE STARBUCKS!  8th-12th graders, Join us as we continue our new Latte 'n Learn, Thursday nights, twice a month from 8:30-9:30pm at the High Ridge Starbucks, 1055 High Ridge Road.  Chill with some cool advisors, do a little Jewish learning on hot topics, and have a hot or cold drink - on us!  For more info, email Josh at JYoshiMunk@gmail.com!  Brought to you by CAS, NCSY and Kulanu.   SIX FLAGS PALOOZA 2012!!!!   Monday, April 9 all day... Sign up at youth.cas-stamford.org   Stay up with the latest!  Sign up on-line for all events  Click here - youth.cas-stamford.org   Click here to sign up for all Youth Events! Check back often..and see our new testimonials section on our website youth.cas-stamford.org    If you would like to celebrate your child's birthday or special accomplishment by sponsoring a special "kiddush" in their honor, please email me at rabbijeiger@hotmail.com   Shabbat Shalom! Rabbi Jeiger  Join us for a special Shabbat weekend Youth Fundraiser Tamir Goodman Scholar-in-Residence  Tamir Goodman, basketball star and trailblazer, is now a captivating speaker with a powerful message for all kids and audiences of all ages.  He will spend the weekend with us as the keynote for our annual Youth Fundraiser.    Shabbat, May 18-19  Special Shabbat Lunch - Cost: $25/adult, $18/child (age 3-12) Sponsorships available! Click here to sign up! All proceeds go to CAS Youth Programming One-on-ones with Tamir | Dinner with Tamir | Shabbat Lunch with Tamir We expect a sell out!  First-come, first-served.   Special Nets tickets package included with dinner! CAS Member only signup through April 7!  youth.cas-stamford.org/tamir   CAS Announcements SUNDAY MALT INFORMATIONAL MEETING POSTPONED Stay tuned for new date. Info: Harold Bernstein hfb@zandb.com 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. CAS PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING GROUP -  info: Howard Rimerman, hrimerman@gmail.com , more info next week bulletin! JOE CONNOLLY, of WCBS Newsradio 880 will speak about FINDING NEW OPPORTUNITIES,a light and encouraging discussion on how business imitates life! Q & A to follow presentation. Refreshments thereafter.  There is NO CHARGE for this community-wide event, hosted by The Men's Club of CAS. Thursday, May 10, 7:30 PM   Stamford Mikvah   Have you joined the Mayim League yet? 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!  Appointments at the women's mikvah can be scheduled by contacting  Shery at appointment@stamfordmikvah.org or 203-964-1928, at least 24 hours in advance.      Passover Information   LIMITED SUPPLY OF  TASTY & THIN SHMURAH  AVAILABLE HERE AT CAS   $25.00 Per Box Reserve your box online TODAY! Click here to get yours!   Passover Information  You are cordially invited to join us at a warm and inspiring  Community "Family" Seder As we celebrate Passover Across America  April 7, 8 pm    Led by Rabbi David Walk &  Cantor Arik Wollheim Delicious traditional Seder menu $36 adult    $25 child under 12 RSVP online at www.cas-stamford.org Or call the office 203-358-2200 Sisterhood Gift Shop   Sylvia's   Get Ready for Passover!   Gift Shop Store Hours are: Sun. 3/31         10:00-1:00 pm   Tues 4/3           1:30 - 4:00 pm Wed. 4/4           12:30 - 2:30pm Thurs. 4/5              1:30 - 4:00pm Fri. 4/6               12:00-2:00pm    Community Announcements THIS SHABBAT PARSHAT TZAV Maruja & Allon Ivri and Doreen & Howard Nusbaum will host Nora Anderson, Carmel Academy's Head of School. Join us for a Shabbat Nosh at the Ivri's, 45 Morgan Street at 4 pm. Bring your entire family for a relaxing Shabbat afternoon and some fun Shabbat activities for the kids. 5K RUN OR WALK WITH MIKE. SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 20. Save the Date! High Ridge Park will host a fun-filled day to raise awareness and funds for The Michael D. Rothman CIDP Research Fund at Columbia University Medical Center, established to support critical research into the tracking and treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). Info at www.michaelcidp.com. All funds raised go directly to research at Columbia University Medical Center. HOW TO MAKE THE IEP A SUCCESS: RAISING THE BAR AT PPT MEETINGS. Tuesday, April 3 7:30pm Stamford JCC. Part one of a two part workshop. Lawrence Berliner, Special Education Attorney and Claire Friedlander, JFS College Consultant educate parents about special education law and parent advocacy. Info: Claire Friedlander at cdfriedlan@aol.com or 203-921-4161.  JEWISH FORTIES AND FIFTIES A Network for Jewish Singles- Sunday, April 15 4-6pm Rip Van Winkle Lanes, Norwalk, $15 in advance or $20 at the door includes kosher snacks, bowling and shoe rental. RSVP to Leah Schechter, JFS Singles Outreach Coordinator at 203-921-4161 or LSchechter@ctjfs.org BUILDING YOUR PERSONAL RESUME- Thursdays, 7:45 pm A JFS support group, for those affected by the poor economy, underemployment or unemployment. JFS , 431 E. Post Road, Westport. Topics: building confidence, finding strengths and supporting others in similar situations. Info: Melanie Rago at 631-355-1120 at mrago24@gmail.com or Danielle Attard at daniellemattard@gmail.com or 203-395-9494.  MENDING BATTLE WOUNDS AT HOME-Sundays at 6 pm at the JFS in Westport. This support group is for spouses and significant other of veterans returning home. nfo: Melanie Rago at 631-355-1120 or mrago24@gmail.com or Danielle Attard daniellemattard@gmail.com or 203-395-9494. JFS BEREAVEMENT GROUP Wednesdays starting March 7 10:30-11:30 am at the Stamford JFS office. Members receive support and understanding and learn to provide same to others. Info: Danielle Attard at daniellemattard@gmail.com or 203-395-9494. JCC FLASH MOB perform at the Yom Ha'Atzmaut community celebration on April 26, ages 12-25. Rehearsals Sunday April 1, 15 & 22 at 5:30-6:00 pm. Info: Ayellet Azura, 203.962.5533 aazura@stamfordjcc.org  BITTERSUITE: Songs of More Experience, a new musical by award winning composer, Elliot Weiss premiers with a staged reading at Curtain Call Theatre on Monday evening April 2 7:30. Tickets are $15. 203-461-6358 JHS BUS TRIP National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia Sunday, April 15. Bus departs Stamford 8 am, returns 8:30 pm includes Mikveh Israel Synagogue. $60 per person covers transportation, admissions, tours, and box dinner. Info: Fran Fribish at 203-329-7304 or fprib@optonline.net.  JHS 9th ANNUAL FEINSTEIN LECTURE. Thursday April 5, 7 PM at UCONN Stamford General Re Auditorium. Columbia Professor Dr. Kenneth T. Jackson, Immigration and the Great Metropolis: New York City and Fairfield County Through the Centuries. JHS/TZAHAL SHALOM Wednesday, April 25, 3:30 to 5 PM Harry Bennett Branch of library 114 Vine Rd. Stamford. Meet Israeli Active Duty Defense Forces officers! In conjunction with the JCC. Contact Marcie Schoenfeld at 203-359-9148 or mschoeny1024@yahoo.com JHS BOOK TALK Wednesday, April 18, 10:30 AM at Stamford JCC Spies of the Balkans by Alan Furst Presenter. JEWISH HOME SPRING LUNCH The Women's Auxiliary of The Jewish Home will host the Annual Spring Luncheon & Boutique on Monday, May 7, at the Trumbull Marriott. Boutique shopping, exciting raffle and guest entertainment. Reservations from $118-$250. Info and an invitation Dayna Hayden, Coordinator, Auxiliaries and Events at the JHE Foundation, at (203)365-6409 dhayden@jhe.org. RIDGES STAKEHOLDERS INFO MEETING, April 26, 7 pm in the Government Center 888 Washington Blvd. City seeks public input about Oaklawn, Long Ridge & High Ridge Roads.   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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