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Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

301 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT  (203) 358-2200  www.cas-stamford.org

August 25, 2012

Shoftim

7 Elul 5772 

Shabbat Schedule

Friday

Mincha

7:00pm

Candles 

7:21pm

Saturday

Chapel

*No Coffee Commentary

8:00am

 

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

Daf Yomi

6:15pm

Mincha

7:05pm

Shabbat Ends

8:21pm

CAS Quick Links

Sponsor a kiddush

CAS Youth Pages



Shabbat Shalom
Welcome to Rabbi Joe and Sandy Ehrenkranz who are spending Shabbat in Stamford. Yasher Koach to Rabbi Joe, Herm Alswanger, Lorriane Kweskin and all who shared CAS Stories a few weeks ago on a most memorable night. G-d willing, DVD's of the event will be available in the months ahead. We also wish our CAS students studying in Israel this year much success in Torah and personal growth as they embark on a transformative year in their lives. May they go in peace and return in peace. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom. 

Rabbi Daniel Cohen

________________________________________________

This Shabbat, Allison Josephs

Title: "Extreme Makeover: Orthodox Edition, Debunking the Common Myths People have about Observant Jews

Allison Josephs will be speaking at shalosh seudot at 7:20 pm at Congregation Agudath Sholom, 

(following mincha at 7:05 pm) 

 ________________________________________________

 

CHESED COMMITTEE MEETING

Please join us for our first meeting over brunch on Sunday morning, September 9th from 9:30-11AM.  Become a Chesed Committee volunteer today!  For more information, please contact the synagogue office or send an email to CAS's Chesed Committee Chair, Meredith Cohen at meredithann@mindspring.com. 

 ________________________________________________


Special Rosh Hashanah Service 
Due to last year's warm reception of the Rosh Hashanah Sunrise Service, we are pleased to announce its return this year.  The Sunrise Service will be held at 6am both days of Rosh Hashanah.  All are welcomed.  Tickets are required for this service as for all other High Holiday services. So that we can gauge attendance, kindly email Elliot Neumann(eneumann11@optonline.net) if you plan to attend. 
 __________________________________

 

Rabbi Cohen's Open Office Hours Update 

  • Will restart after Labor Day. 
_______________________________________________

We wish much success to all of our 
CAS students who are studying in Israel this year:

Elizabeth Alexander

Warren Bein

Aaron Berk

Michal Cohen

Eli Greenberg

Adina Israel

Rafi Pell

Clara Rubin

Ruby Welkovich

Rachel Wolfe

CAS Membership

 

BECOME A MEMBER:  JOIN THE CAS FAMILY!

Become part of our 100+ year tradition and receive the benefits of being a CAS member:

  • High holiday tickets + the opportunity to obtain reserved seating for the holidays
  • Reduced pricing on youth and special events
  • Updates on CAS goings-on and more

CAS offers special dues plans for new members and young families.  Help support our congregation activities - from daily minyanim to youth activities to special classes to great events!

For information, click here to sign up

Or contact Cindy in the office!

Shabbat Topics & Participants

Torah Reader

Shacharit

Musaf

Rabbi Daniel Cohen

Dr. Leslie Freedman

Sandy Shapiro

Rabbi Daniel Cohen  

Praying with Faith & Fire

Usher

Rosalyn Sherman

Seudat Shlishit 

Allison Josephs

Weekday Schedule

Daf Yomi

Sunday

7:45 am

Monday-Friday

7:00 am

Shacharit

Sunday

7:15/8:30am 

Monday-Thurs

6:30/7:30 am

Mincha

Sun-Thurs

7:20pm

Candles Friday

7:10 pm

Thanks to this week's sponsors...

Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages

                  The Linda Beson Nursing Educational Fund

Sanctuary Kiddush

 Allen & Shari Glucksman in honor of their daughter Elissa & Jason Hyne's forthcoming wedding

Chapel Kiddush

The Schaffer Family in honor of Sarah Singer's First Birthday.

Mazal Tov
  •  Allen & Shari Glucksman on their daughter Elissa's forthcoming wedding to Jason Hyne.
Condolences to...
  •  Ron Osher on the passing of his father Joseph Osher. 
CAS Classes

 

Rabbi Cohen Classes:

Friday: Taste of Parsha class at 8:15 am - 8:45 am. 

Refreshments will be served.  

Friday, Mishna Yomi Shiur - 8:45 am - 9:00 am 

Friday,  Daf Yomi Shiur - 9:00 am -9:45 am

Rabbi Walk's Classes: 

Cancelled this week, look for his schedule in next week's bulletin. 

 

 

Upcoming Events 

 

CAS New and Prospective Member BBQ 

This Sunday - August 26  5 PM - 7 PM.

Find out about why more and more people are

making CAS their home for the holidays and  beyond!

Free and open to the community.  

Click here for more sign up & info

or contact Ethan Green, CAS membership chair at

ethanlgreen@yahoo.com or Cindy Flynn at cflynn@cas-stamford.org 

 

 

GET READY FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS 5773

  • Yizkor Book-Please respond to the email / letter you received. Stop by the office to place a new Yizkor Book Entry to confirm your Yizkor Book entry.  
  • Seating-High holiday seat request forms are in the mail. Please respond promptly to help us make sure we meet your needs. You can check seating charts and our seating policy @ www.cas-stamford.org under High Holiday Information. Seating charts are available for review in the office.  
  • Sponsorships available-contact Cindy for info

SPECIAL SELICHOT PROGRAM & SERVICES

Saturday night, September 8

Miriam Krupka, Ramaz Upper School

Pray, Dorian, Pray: A Discussion of 'Dorian Gray' 

and Its Themes of Renewal  

Interactive presentation follows traditional Selichot services, led by Cantor Arik Wollheim

Services 9:30 pm Program 10:30 pm. Late Selichot services also 

 

For the full High Holiday Schedule go to our website:

 www.cas-stamford.org

 

with Our Special Pre Holiday Class Series!
Learn with Rabbi Daniel Cohen & Rabbi David Walk
Rabbi Daniel Cohen's Classes Tuesdays September 4 & 11
Teshuva in the Writings of Rav Kook and Rav Soloveitchik-8:15 am
Teshuva Themes in the Weekly Torah Portion-
Lunch and Learn 12:00 pm
 
Rabbi Walk's Classes-Tuesdays September 4 & 11
Preparation through Teshuva - 7:30 pm
Survey of Prayers - 7:30 pm
Monday Class at BDCS - Call Synagogue for Exact Time

 
CAS ANNUAL HIGH HOLY DAY FOOD DRIVE IS ON!    
What better time to do a mitzvah than right before the high holidays?  There will be a food drive beginning on September 9th through September 27th together with Person-to-Person, a volunteer-driven, community-supported agency.  They help individuals and families who lack the basic necessities or resources to improve their lives.  Bags with a grocery list of needed items will be available to pick up in the Agudath Shalom lobby. Please stop by, pick up a bag, and go  shopping to help fill the shul's emergency food pantry.
  • Beginning September 9-September 26 , grocery bags will be available in the shul lobby, with an attached shopping list. Please take as many as you can and fill them; return them to the shul lobby, where they will be collected.  
  • Pick up is-Thursday September 27.
Any questions, please contact event chair, Jessica Dulitz at jdulitz@gmail.com, chair of the Chesed committee, Meredith Cohen at meredithann@mindspring.com, or call Agudath Shalom at (203) 358-2200.
 
Thank you for your support and Shanah Tovah

 
CAS Youth Department

 

Bounce back From Summer & HAVE A BLAST at the..

CAS YOUTH BOUNCE & BBQ

 Sunday September 9, 4:30-6:30 PM

CAS Social Hall / Patio

Children of all ages

2 hours over amazing inflatables, activity centers,

snow cones and much more

Cost for bounce:  $10/member child, $12/non-member child,

$180 sponsorships (family bounce + food) available

BBQ FOOD FOR KIDS & ADULTS
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Click here to sign up!!!

 

 

Throughout the summer we will have Tot Shabbat, Mini Minyan and Jr. Congregation!

 

Shabbat Shalom
Rabbi Yehuda Jeiger
CAS Announcements
HELP US GET READY FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS-Please respond to the email / letter to confirm your Yizkor Book entry. High holiday seat requests will be in the mail in the next few weeks. Stop by the office to place a new Yizkor Book Entry or review high holiday seating information.  Want to review your reserved seating?  Learn about our ticket policy?  Click here to access our High Holiday Information Site
SPONSOR THE KIDDUSH- Would you like to sponsor a Shabbat Kiddush? Call the office and ask for Cindy, 203-358-2200!

LET US KNOW! We strive at CAS to support our members in time of need.   If you know of someone 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.
Sisterhood Gift Shop

Sylvia's Gift Shop Summer Hours 

Tuesdays 1 - 4pm  Thursdays 1 - 3pm

Or by appointment - 203-358-2200

New Fall Hours will begin September 4

Sunday - 10-1:00 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday - 12-3:00 pm 

 

Special Community Announcement

 

5th Annual 5K Run/Walk Family Fun Day

Presented by:  The Herbert and Sarah M. Gibor Charitable Foundation

 

To benefit JumpStart at the JCC, a comprehensive preschool program for children with special needs.    Open to the community.

 

Enjoy family fun after the walk including classic field races.  USATF certified course!  Professionally timed race!

 

Monday, September 3

Rain or Shine | 9 a.m. Sign in | 9:30 a.m. Start | At 1035 Newfield Avenue 

Register online at stamfordjcc.org

 

Sponsorship opportunities available.  Info:  Nancy Shiffman 203-487-0941 or nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org

 


PURIM IN JERUSALEM-The February 2013 BiCultural Israel tour planned by Walter Shuchatowitz (Mr. S) and Bob Abrams will feature an extended stay in Jerusalem including the celebration of Purim.  Early reservations are advised, for details please call BiCultural at 203-329-2186.  

TRIP TO ISRAEL-Men's MALT still has a few more openings for anyone wanting to join the trip to Israel.  For more information, contact Tzvi Bernstein at -  hfb@zandb.com  

JEWISH EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS BY JEWISH TWENTIES AND THIRTIES and JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE. A three part series for Jewish professionals. Thursday, August 16: Building Your Resume. Learn the "do's and don'ts" of creating a great resume that will get you noticed, with Mitch Podob. Thursday, September 27: Social Media & the Job Search. Explore why social media sites can be instrumental or harmful in finding and landing that perfect job, with Erik Karff. Wednesday, October 17: Interview Skills learn the secrets of delivering a successful interview: dress, interaction, trick questions and keeping the conversation going post-interview with Mitch Podub. All sessions begin at 7 pm and are open to the entire community at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue. Suggested donation of $10 or a food donation to the JFS Kosher Food Pantry. Info Leah Schechter, JFS Singles Outreach Coordinator, at 203-921-4161 or lschechter@ctjfs.org

BEFORE THE "I Do's" - Thursdays 7:30- 8:30 pm beginning October 15. Couples preparing for marriage can join a premarital support group to cover topics like communication, financial conflicts and child rearing. Melanie Rago, MS in Counseling, will lead the group in the Westport JFS office, 431 Post Road East, Suite 11. Fee is $10 per couple per session. To reserve space, Melanie Rago at 203-454-4992 or mrago24@gmail.com.

HERBERT & SARAH GIBOR READING PARTNERS PROGRAM is a group of dedicated volunteer tutors, sponsored by the UJF and is an affiliate of the National Jewish Coalition for Literacy. Reading Partners volunteer for one hour each week reading one-on-one with students. Each tutor is assigned two students and spends a half-hour with each talking, reading or writing. Info -Tricia Hoff 203-321-1373 or readingpartners@ujf.org

OU BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT-The OU is sponsoring a Back to School week of Positive Jewish Parenting, Navigate the Back to School Daze, scheduled for the week of Monday, September 10- Thursday, September 13, 2012. This program is a national program in conjunction with the OU Life series at www.ou.org. any questions pertaining to this program, or others like it, please call Hanah Farkas at (212)613-8351 or send an email at hannahf@ou.org.

JAA, will be holding Auditions for actors of all ages to participate in a staged reading showcasing excerpts from 3 plays by Tamar Gershberg.  This special reading will be for a "Backers Audition" to be held in late Fall, 2012.  Audition Dates:  Wednesday, September 5th & Thursday, September 6th Time:  7:00 - 9:00 PM.    Place:  Stamford JCC, 1035  Newfield Ave.  If interested or for more information contact:  Jonathan Cahr at Cahrtunes@att.net or203-461-4428.

 

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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Executive Assistant
Congregation Agudath Sholom
301 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Stamford, CT  06902-2511
203.358.2200 Phone

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin REVISED

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

301 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT  (203) 358-2200  www.cas-stamford.org

August 25, 2012

Shoftim

7 Elul 5772 

Shabbat Schedule

Friday

Mincha

7:00pm

Candles 

7:21pm

Saturday

Chapel

*No Coffee Commentary

8:00am

 

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

Daf Yomi

6:15pm

Mincha

7:05pm

Shabbat Ends

8:21pm

CAS Quick Links

Sponsor a kiddush

CAS Youth Pages



Shabbat Shalom
Welcome to Rabbi Joe and Sandy Ehrenkranz who are spending Shabbat in Stamford. Yasher Koach to Rabbi Joe, Herm Alswanger, Lorriane Kweskin and all who shared CAS Stories a few weeks ago on a most memorable night. G-d willing, DVD's of the event will be available in the months ahead. We also wish our CAS students studying in Israel this year much success in Torah and personal growth as they embark on a transformative year in their lives. May they go in peace and return in peace. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom. 

Rabbi Daniel Cohen

________________________________________________

This Shabbat, Allison Josephs

Title: "Extreme Makeover: Orthodox Edition, Debunking the Common Myths People have about Observant Jews

Allison Josephs will be speaking at shalosh seudot at 7:20 pm at Congregation Agudath Sholom, 

(following mincha at 7:05 pm) 

 ________________________________________________

 

CHESED COMMITTEE MEETING

Please join us for our first meeting over brunch on Sunday morning, September 9th from 9:30-11AM.  Become a Chesed Committee volunteer today!  For more information, please contact the synagogue office or send an email to CAS's Chesed Committee Chair, Meredith Cohen at meredithann@mindspring.com. 

 ________________________________________________


Special Rosh Hashanah Service 
Due to last year's warm reception of the Rosh Hashanah Sunrise Service, we are pleased to announce its return this year.  The Sunrise Service will be held at 6am both days of Rosh Hashanah.  All are welcomed.  Tickets are required for this service as for all other High Holiday services. So that we can gauge attendance, kindly email Elliot Neumann(eneumann11@optonline.net) if you plan to attend. 
 __________________________________

 

Rabbi Cohen's Open Office Hours Update 

  • Will restart after Labor Day. 
_______________________________________________

We wish much success to all of our 
CAS students who are studying in Israel this year:

Elizabeth Alexander

Warren Bein

Aaron Berk

Michal Cohen

Eli Greenberg

Adina Israel

Rafi Pell

Clara Rubin

Ruby Welkovich

Rachel Wolfe

CAS Membership

 

BECOME A MEMBER:  JOIN THE CAS FAMILY!

Become part of our 100+ year tradition and receive the benefits of being a CAS member:

  • High holiday tickets + the opportunity to obtain reserved seating for the holidays
  • Reduced pricing on youth and special events
  • Updates on CAS goings-on and more

CAS offers special dues plans for new members and young families.  Help support our congregation activities - from daily minyanim to youth activities to special classes to great events!

For information, click here to sign up

Or contact Cindy in the office!

Shabbat Topics & Participants

Torah Reader

Shacharit

Musaf

Rabbi Daniel Cohen

Dr. Leslie Freedman

Sandy Shapiro

Rabbi Daniel Cohen  

Praying with Faith & Fire

Usher

Rosalyn Sherman

Seudat Shlishit 

Allison Josephs

Weekday Schedule

Daf Yomi

Sunday

7:45 am

Monday-Friday

7:00 am

Shacharit

Sunday

7:15/8:30am 

Monday-Thurs

6:30/7:30 am

Mincha

Sun-Thurs

7:20pm

Candles Friday

7:10 pm

Thanks to this week's sponsors...

Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages

                  The Linda Beson Nursing Educational Fund

Sanctuary Kiddush

 Allen & Shari Glucksman in honor of their daughter Elissa & Jason Hyne's forthcoming wedding

Chapel Kiddush

The Schaffer Family in honor of Sarah Singer's First Birthday.

Mazal Tov
  •  Allen & Shari Glucksman on their daughter Elissa's forthcoming wedding to Jason Hyne.
Condolences to...
  •  Ron Osher on the passing of his father Joseph Osher. 
CAS Classes

 

Rabbi Cohen Classes:

Friday: Taste of Parsha class at 8:15 am - 8:45 am. 

Refreshments will be served.  

Friday, Mishna Yomi Shiur - 8:45 am - 9:00 am 

Friday,  Daf Yomi Shiur - 9:00 am -9:45 am

Rabbi Walk's Classes: 

Cancelled this week, look for his schedule in next week's bulletin. 

 

 

Upcoming Events 

 

CAS New and Prospective Member BBQ 

This Sunday - August 26  5 PM - 7 PM.

Find out about why more and more people are

making CAS their home for the holidays and  beyond!

Free and open to the community.  

Click here for more sign up & info

or contact Ethan Green, CAS membership chair at

ethanlgreen@yahoo.com or Cindy Flynn at cflynn@cas-stamford.org 

 

 

GET READY FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS 5773

  • Yizkor Book-Please respond to the email / letter you received. Stop by the office to place a new Yizkor Book Entry to confirm your Yizkor Book entry.  
  • Seating-High holiday seat request forms are in the mail. Please respond promptly to help us make sure we meet your needs. You can check seating charts and our seating policy @ www.cas-stamford.org under High Holiday Information. Seating charts are available for review in the office.  
  • Sponsorships available-contact Cindy for info

SPECIAL SELICHOT PROGRAM & SERVICES

Saturday night, September 8

Miriam Krupka, Ramaz Upper School

Pray, Dorian, Pray: A Discussion of 'Dorian Gray' 

and Its Themes of Renewal  

Interactive presentation follows traditional Selichot services, led by Cantor Arik Wollheim

Services 9:30 pm Program 10:30 pm. Late Selichot services also 

 

For the full High Holiday Schedule go to our website:

 www.cas-stamford.org

 

with Our Special Pre Holiday Class Series!
Learn with Rabbi Daniel Cohen & Rabbi David Walk
Rabbi Daniel Cohen's Classes Tuesdays September 4 & 11
Teshuva in the Writings of Rav Kook and Rav Soloveitchik-8:15 am
Teshuva Themes in the Weekly Torah Portion-
Lunch and Learn 12:00 pm
 
Rabbi Walk's Classes-Tuesdays September 4 & 11
Preparation through Teshuva - 7:30 pm
Survey of Prayers - 7:30 pm
Monday Class at BDCS - Call Synagogue for Exact Time

 
CAS ANNUAL HIGH HOLY DAY FOOD DRIVE IS ON!    
What better time to do a mitzvah than right before the high holidays?  There will be a food drive beginning on September 9th through September 27th together with Person-to-Person, a volunteer-driven, community-supported agency.  They help individuals and families who lack the basic necessities or resources to improve their lives.  Bags with a grocery list of needed items will be available to pick up in the Agudath Shalom lobby. Please stop by, pick up a bag, and go  shopping to help fill the shul's emergency food pantry.
  • Beginning September 9-September 26 , grocery bags will be available in the shul lobby, with an attached shopping list. Please take as many as you can and fill them; return them to the shul lobby, where they will be collected.  
  • Pick up is-Thursday September 27.
Any questions, please contact event chair, Jessica Dulitz at jdulitz@gmail.com, chair of the Chesed committee, Meredith Cohen at meredithann@mindspring.com, or call Agudath Shalom at (203) 358-2200.
 
Thank you for your support and Shanah Tovah

 
CAS Youth Department

 

Bounce back From Summer & HAVE A BLAST at the..

CAS YOUTH BOUNCE & BBQ

 Sunday September 9, 4:30-6:30 PM

CAS Social Hall / Patio

Children of all ages

2 hours over amazing inflatables, activity centers,

snow cones and much more

Cost for bounce:  $10/member child, $12/non-member child,

$180 sponsorships (family bounce + food) available

BBQ FOOD FOR KIDS & ADULTS
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Click here to sign up!!!

 

 

Throughout the summer we will have Tot Shabbat, Mini Minyan and Jr. Congregation!

 

Shabbat Shalom
Rabbi Yehuda Jeiger
CAS Announcements
HELP US GET READY FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS-Please respond to the email / letter to confirm your Yizkor Book entry. High holiday seat requests will be in the mail in the next few weeks. Stop by the office to place a new Yizkor Book Entry or review high holiday seating information.  Want to review your reserved seating?  Learn about our ticket policy?  Click here to access our High Holiday Information Site
SPONSOR THE KIDDUSH- Would you like to sponsor a Shabbat Kiddush? Call the office and ask for Cindy, 203-358-2200!

LET US KNOW! We strive at CAS to support our members in time of need.   If you know of someone 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.
Sisterhood Gift Shop

Sylvia's Gift Shop Summer Hours 

Tuesdays 1 - 4pm  Thursdays 1 - 3pm

Or by appointment - 203-358-2200

New Fall Hours will begin September 4

Sunday - 10-1:00 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday - 12-3:00 pm 

 

Special Community Announcement

 

5th Annual 5K Run/Walk Family Fun Day

Presented by:  The Herbert and Sarah M. Gibor Charitable Foundation

 

To benefit JumpStart at the JCC, a comprehensive preschool program for children with special needs.    Open to the community.

 

Enjoy family fun after the walk including classic field races.  USATF certified course!  Professionally timed race!

 

Monday, September 3

Rain or Shine | 9 a.m. Sign in | 9:30 a.m. Start | At 1035 Newfield Avenue 

Register online at stamfordjcc.org

 

Sponsorship opportunities available.  Info:  Nancy Shiffman 203-487-0941 or nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org

 


PURIM IN JERUSALEM-The February 2013 BiCultural Israel tour planned by Walter Shuchatowitz (Mr. S) and Bob Abrams will feature an extended stay in Jerusalem including the celebration of Purim.  Early reservations are advised, for details please call BiCultural at 203-329-2186.  

TRIP TO ISRAEL-Men's MALT still has a few more openings for anyone wanting to join the trip to Israel.  For more information, contact Tzvi Bernstein at -  hfb@zandb.com  

JEWISH EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS BY JEWISH TWENTIES AND THIRTIES and JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE. A three part series for Jewish professionals. Thursday, August 16: Building Your Resume. Learn the "do's and don'ts" of creating a great resume that will get you noticed, with Mitch Podob. Thursday, September 27: Social Media & the Job Search. Explore why social media sites can be instrumental or harmful in finding and landing that perfect job, with Erik Karff. Wednesday, October 17: Interview Skills learn the secrets of delivering a successful interview: dress, interaction, trick questions and keeping the conversation going post-interview with Mitch Podub. All sessions begin at 7 pm and are open to the entire community at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue. Suggested donation of $10 or a food donation to the JFS Kosher Food Pantry. Info Leah Schechter, JFS Singles Outreach Coordinator, at 203-921-4161 or lschechter@ctjfs.org

BEFORE THE "I Do's" - Thursdays 7:30- 8:30 pm beginning October 15. Couples preparing for marriage can join a premarital support group to cover topics like communication, financial conflicts and child rearing. Melanie Rago, MS in Counseling, will lead the group in the Westport JFS office, 431 Post Road East, Suite 11. Fee is $10 per couple per session. To reserve space, Melanie Rago at 203-454-4992 or mrago24@gmail.com.

HERBERT & SARAH GIBOR READING PARTNERS PROGRAM is a group of dedicated volunteer tutors, sponsored by the UJF and is an affiliate of the National Jewish Coalition for Literacy. Reading Partners volunteer for one hour each week reading one-on-one with students. Each tutor is assigned two students and spends a half-hour with each talking, reading or writing. Info -Tricia Hoff 203-321-1373 or readingpartners@ujf.org

OU BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT-The OU is sponsoring a Back to School week of Positive Jewish Parenting, Navigate the Back to School Daze, scheduled for the week of Monday, September 10- Thursday, September 13, 2012. This program is a national program in conjunction with the OU Life series at www.ou.org. any questions pertaining to this program, or others like it, please call Hanah Farkas at (212)613-8351 or send an email at hannahf@ou.org.

JAA, will be holding Auditions for actors of all ages to participate in a staged reading showcasing excerpts from 3 plays by Tamar Gershberg.  This special reading will be for a "Backers Audition" to be held in late Fall, 2012.  Audition Dates:  Wednesday, September 5th & Thursday, September 6th Time:  7:00 - 9:00 PM.    Place:  Stamford JCC, 1035  Newfield Ave.  If interested or for more information contact:  Jonathan Cahr at Cahrtunes@att.net or203-461-4428.

 

Congregation Agudath Sholom

301 Strawberry Hill Ave, Stamford, CT 06902

Phone:203-358-2200  Fax: 203 358-2323

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