| | | Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT (203) 358-2200 www.cas-stamford.org |
| | October 6, 2012
| Shabbat Chol Hamoed
Sukkot & Shmini Atzeret
Simchat Torah | 20 Tishrei 5773 |
| | | Friday | Candles | 6:12pm | | Mincha | 6:17pm |
Saturday | Chapel | 8:00am | | Coffee & Commentary | 8:45am | | Main Sanctuary | 9:00am | | Future Tots
(Bridal Room - Parent Led) | 10:30am | | Tot Shabbat
(Library) | 10:30am | | Mini-minyan (Youth Room) | 10:30am | | Jr. Congregation (Chapel) | 10:30am | | B'nai Mitzvah Club (Grades 5-6, near Elevator) | 10:30am | | Jr. Teen Chat
(Grades 7-8, Social Hall) | 10:30am | | Daf Yomi | 5:20pm | | Mincha | 6:05pm | | Shabbat Ends | 7:10pm |
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| | | | Please welcome the Maccabeats and their wives: Julian & Elisheva Horowitz, Mordy & Temima Prus Buri & Chumi Rosenberg, Meir & Jordana Shapiro Please also welcome Torah Tours members: Michal Kupchik, Hannah Figat, Chavi Michelle Mayer, Binyamin Rosen, Shalom Wilner The Maccabeats & Torah Tours will join us for Simchat Torah!
This Shabbat! 4:00-5:30 pm ANNUAL CASYD SUKKAH HOP! On The Hop You Will Enjoy Delicious Treats, Incredible Stories/ D'var Torahs with your favorite leaders! - Tot Shabbat / Mini Minyan: Meet at the Shul Sukkah at 4pm
- Jr. Cong.: Meet at the Attars Sukkah - 196 5th Street at 4pm. Parent pickup will be at Rabbi Cohen's Sukkah
- Bnai Mitzvah Club: Meet at the Shul Sukkah at 3:45pm. Parent pickup will be at Rabbi Cohen's Sukkah
- Jr. Teen: Meet at the the Shul Sukkah at 3:45 pm. Parent pickup will be at Rabbi Cohen's Sukkah
Tefillin and Mezuzah Checking Sunday, October 21 Rabbi Saul Teitelbaum @ CAS 8 am - 4 pm - Tefillin - $110 and Mezuzah - $10 We recommend making a reservation for Tefillin checking. J Info: rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org 203-358-2200
We wish the following people a Refuah Shleimah. Please have them in your prayers. If you would like to add a name for this month, email Rabbi Cohen - rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org Refael Ephraim ben Sima Zev Mordechai Ben Chaya Gittel
Sara Hinda bat Yehudit Rachel Garvriel Yaakov ben Miriam Golda Batya Rivka bat Mina Feige Rochel bat Chana Simcha ben Chaya
We remember the following members of the United States Armed Forces soldiers who died defending the USA this past week: Sgt. 1st Class Aaron A. Henderson, 33, of Houlton, Maine Sgt. 1st Class Riley G. Stephens, 39, of Tolar, Texas Staff Sgt. Orion N. Sparks, 29, of Tucson, Ariz Sgt. Jonathan A. Gollnitz, 28, of Lakehurst, N.J. |
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| | CAS Trip to Israel - November 3 - 13, 2013 Travel to Israel with Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen on a Israel Mission exploring highlights of Israel from ancient to modern times. Great Trip for First Timers. See Flier in shul for more details or go to: www.ITC.com |
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Join these Sponsors ... Be a sponsor of the Annual Simchat Torah Lunch
Thanks to our sponsors (list as of Friday morning 10 am, 10/5): We'll update this list on-line... Diamond
| Sharon & Rony Shapiro in honor of Phyllis Shapiro receiving the Keter Torah Award |
Platinum
| Adrienne & Michael Alexander Karen & Ira Berk Ephraim & Rachel Cohen Meredith & David Cohen Elise & Steven Cohen Rabbi Daniel & Diane Cohen Nimrod & Rachel Dayan Stephanie & Howard Fogel Jill & Arthur Green | Anonymous, in gratitude to Irwin Niedober Elissa & Philip Klapper Ari & Rica Lieberman Carina & Henry Rascoff Larry & Susan Shiff Beverly & David Stein Danielle & Steven Thau Elliot & Doris Weiss Hillary & Bob Zitter |
Gold | Margie & Bob Abrams Rochel & Hecky Attar Jocelyn & Ron Avidan The Baer/Hadge Family Eli & Goldie Berman Stephanie & Josh Bilenker Jodi & Richard Boxer Judy & Jeff Cahn Judy & Howard Goldstein Joyce & Larry Haber Meg & Yoav Haron Carrie & Eliot Husarsky Rabbi David & Shara Israel Rachel & Jay Jubas | Flora & Carl Kaufman Sharon & Jeffrey Lewis Yospa Lieberman Susan & Len Mark Sondra & Jared Mehl Barbara & Larry Miller Veronica & Erwin Reich Glenn & Maria Reicin Jen & Ed Rosenfeld Ivy & Marvin Schildkraut Shelley & Eddie Senker Liba & Steven Steinmetz Barbara & Harry Webski Gail & Gary Weitz Arik & Tehilah Wollheim |
Silver
| Johanna & Selim Akyuz Barbara & Ron Ashkenas Rachel & David Bahar Darren & Maya Bahar Andrew & Janet Bein Albert Bensimon Mary Lee & Jeff Benson Michael & Debbie Berg Dina & Paul Berger Harvey Berman Darona & Tzvi Bernstein Stephen & Penny Block Phyllis & Gerry Brodsky Isaac & Stella Cohen In Memory of Shloimy Deren a"h Ziona & Elie Doft Can Dyman Seligson Family Sharon & Michael Feldstein Claudine & Stuart Feurstein Lynne & Steven Frenkel Miriam & Joe Gelb Debby & Jack Goldberg Meryl & David Gordon Shira & Ethan Green Gloria Green In memory of Susan Grogins by the Grogins/Metviner family Shery & Barry Hertzberg Robert & Tricia Hoff Dorothy & Leon Jaiven Monica & Eric Jankelovits Danielle & Yehuda Jeiger Judith & David Jelen Sandra & Michael Kamen Joanne, Glenn & Sammy Karow Janine Bahar & Gidon Katz Channah & Geoffrey Kirshner Mikhael Guy & Tatiana Kunik Abigail & Josh Kurtz David & Lorraine Kweskin | The Lazarus-Lichtenberg Family Mark & Vered Links Elissa Stein & Ted Listokin Rhonda & Judd Love Roz Mangot Seth & Dinah Marlowe Rhonda Schaffer-Maron & Jeffrey Maron Jake & Janice Meyer Kori & Bill Meyers Richard Morgulis David & Rona Moskowitz/Orenstein Anony Mous Leah & Peter Munk Eve & Sid Nachman Marguerite & Ken Neuhaus Doreen & Howard Nusbaum Irene & Mike Okun Marc & Elise Passy Anne Peskin Neil Ruben Sharon & Burton Rubin Daisy & Ralph Schaeffer Toby Schaffer Millie Schifreen Phyllis & Martin Shapiro Ronnie & Steve Sichel Eric & Rebecca Sigman Marc & Sherry Silver Janice Steinberg & Family Rachel & Harold Terk Laura & Seth Tobin Stuart & Sandi Waldstreicher Sandy Weiner Howard Weiss Alisa & Jeremy Weisser Mark & Nurit Wexler Emily & Michael Wirgin Shira & Mitchell Zucker |
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| Mazal Tov & Thanks You to... |
- Everyone celebrating birthdays or anniversaries in October!
- Zachary Glasman, he is leaving for a year to study in Israel at Bar Ilan University.
- Thank you to Margie Abrams for organizing & hosts for sponsoring the Sisterhood Program Shabbat Across Agudath
- Ilan & Lenore Fogel on their daughters Judy & Naomi on becoming B'not Mitzvah
To the following honorees for Simchat Torah: - Chatan Torah - Steve Block
- Chatan Bereishit - Joe Gelb
- Chatan Kol Hanearim - Michael Alexander
- Chatan Maftir - Steve Cohen
- Keter Torah Award - Phyllis Shapiro Keter Torah award is a new recognition to a woman in our community demonstrating dedication to Torah learning.
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| Shabbat Topics & Participants
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| Torah Readers | Ethan Green, Hyman Schaffer | | Shacharit/Musaf | Cantor Arik Wollheim | | Rabbi David Walk | High Priest & Sukkahs | | Usher | Elishava Kilner | | Seudat Shlishit | | | Siyum on Tractate Brachot | Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
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| Sunday, October 7-Hoshana Raba | Shacharit | 7:00/8:30 am | | Candle lighting | 6:06 pm | | Mincha | 6:11 pm |
Monday, October 8-Shemini Atzeret | Shacharit Chapel/Sanctuary | 7:45 am/8:45 am | | Torah Readers | Harvey Berman, Marty Rubin, Joseph Rubin, Jacob Cohen | | Shacharit/Musaf | Cantor Arik Wollheim | | Yizkor (Please remember we recite Yizkor on Monday) | 10:15 am | | Mincha (followed by mini-shiur) | 6:15 pm | | Maariv (brief bidding, Ata Hareita) | 6:50-7:00 pm | | Candles | after 7:07 pm | | Simchat Torah Hakafot | 7:15 pm | | Kiddush following first Hakafah, Hakafot Will Resume in the Bennett Simcha Room | | | Torah Reading | 8:45 pm |
Tuesday October 9-Simchat Torah | Shacharit (Sanctuary only) | 8:45 am | | Musaf | The Maccabeats | | Torah Reader | Hyman Schaffer, Daniel Alexander | | Hakafot | 9:45 am | | Men's Aliyot | 10:30 am | | Women's Tefillah & Learning Circle | 10:30 am | | Kol Hanearim | 11:30 am | | Keter Torah Presentation, Chatan Torah & Bereishit | 11:45 am | | Musaf | 12:30 pm | | Simchat Torah Lunch | 1:00 pm | | Mincha | 6:10 pm | | Havdalah | 7:05 pm |
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| Shacharit | Wednesday - Friday 6:30/7:30 am | | Mincha | Wednesday-Thursday 6:15 pm | | Candles Friday | 6:01 pm |
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| Thanks to this week's sponsors...
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| Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages | The Maron Family in memory of David Schaffer; Helene Zimmerman and Leo Garfinkel in honor of Phyllis Shapiro receiving the Keter Torah Award; and the Linda Beson Nursing Educational Fund. | | Sanctuary Kiddush | The Shul | | Chapel Kiddush | The Shul | | Seudah Shlishit | The Shul |
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| Rabbi Daniel Cohen's Classes: Torah Portion - 8:15 -8:45 am Friday morning Mishna Yomi Shiur - 8:45 am- 9 am Friday morning Daf Yomi Shiur - 9:00 am
New Class - Modern Jewish Thinkers with Rabbi Daniel Cohen Tuesday mornings beginning Oct. 23, 9:00- 9:45 am Rabbi Cohen's Open Office Hours Update: Rabbi Cohen's office hours will resume after October 21, 2012, times will follow in upcoming bulletins. |
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| Rabbi David Walk's Classes Sunday: Bible from the beginning 9:15 am Thursday - Talmud, Megillah 7:30 pm |
| Coming Soon... Oct 13, 2012 - 10 am Shabbat morning drop off for Tot Shabbat & Mini Minyan begin! Nekudot Sale!!! Bring your nekudot with you to groups!! Oct 19, 2012- Tot Kabbalat Shabbat w/ PJ library Thank you to... - Cara Neumann for purchasing all of the candy for the Simchat Torah candy bags!
- Daniella (Bat Ami), Miriam Sperber and all of our volunteers who helped to decorate our beautiful shul Sukkah!
- Our hosts for the annual Sukkah hop!
- Our awesome leaders for running incredible groups throughout the holidays!!!
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| ATTENTION ALL TOT SHABBAT AND MINI MINYANERS join us on Simchat Torah, October 8th from 4:00-5:30 pm for a special YOUTH EDITION of.... DANCING WITH THE TORAHS! SING, DANCE AND PARTY WITH THE TORAH!!! (and Jonathan Cahr) A light dinner will be served to all children attending ! ATTENTION JR. CONG. & BNAI MITZVAH CLUB MEMBERS join us on Simchat Torah evening, October 8 at about 7 pm Join Rabbi Jeiger & all of your leaders for ... Dancing Singing, Partying Treats ,,, Snacks.... and much much more... We will join the shul for a special youth Hakafah! |
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. CAS ADULT EDUCATION-The next adult education meeting will be held Thursday night, Oct. 25, 7:30-9:00 PM at the shul. If you are interested in learning more about the adult committee, contact Dina Berger-dinaberger@gmail.com LOST AND FOUND- Judd Love lost his white Art Scroll Rosh Hashana Machzor. If found , please return to the office or call 203-358-2200. KOSH- Please note Kosh is open for Sukkot during Chol Hamoed and has a Sukkah on premises. For more info visit www.itskosh.com "DOUBLE DOWN" ON A MITZVAH THIS SUKKOT! Recycle your Etrog, do a mitzvah! Anonymous donor will contribute $5 to the CAS Annual Food Drive for each Etrog dropped in the specially marked box in the CAS lobby by 9:30 am Sunday! Make sure to drop yours off! |
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| SYLVIA'S Gift Shop will re-open October 11 |
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| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE Employment Workshop Wednesday, October 17: Interview Skills to learn the secrets of delivering a successful interview: dress, interaction, trick questions and keeping the conversation going post-interview with Mitch Podub. All sessions will begin at 7:00 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. Details & Info: Leah Schechter, JFS Singles Outreach Coordinator, at 203-921-4161 or lschechter@ctjfs.org JFS SHINING A LIGHT ON GRIEF HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Tuesday, October 23 7 pm Carole Geithner, LCSW and author of If Only, a fictional story of dealing with grief through the eyes of a thirteen year old girl. Presented by Jewish Family Service in partnership with Stamford JCC, Den for Grieving Kids and the Center For Hope. Presentation and panel discussion with questions and answers to follow. The workshop will take place at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue. Info: Eve Moskowitz at emoskowitz@ctjfs.org or 203-921-4161. JFS COLLEGE PLANNING: THE RACE FOR COLLEGE- Tuesdays, October 29, November 19, and December 3 at 5:30 pm Pre-planning for college for 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th graders and their parents conducted by Claire Friedlander, Jewish Family Service College Consultant at Harry Bennett Branch of Ferguson Library, 115 Vine Road, Stamford. Free and open to the community. Info: Claire Friedlander at cdfriedlan@aol.com or 203-921-4161. 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. JFS COLLEGE PLANNING: THE RACE FOR COLLEGE- Tuesdays, October 29, November 19, and December 3 at 5:30 pm Pre-planning for college for 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th graders and their parents conducted by Claire Friedlander, Jewish Family Service College Consultant at Harry Bennett Branch of Ferguson Library, 115 Vine Road, Stamford. Free and open to the community. Info: Claire Friedlander at cdfriedlan@aol.com or 203-921-4161. JCC POLAND & ISRAEL TRIP, Sunday, April 28 - Friday, May 10, 2013 4 days Poland / 7 days Israel, Land Cost: $3,800 per person Based on 25 travelers and double occupancy, Single Supplement: $950 Airfare: $1,800 per person (rates subject to change) or purchase on your own For more information or to register, please contact Nancy Schiffman at 203.487.0941 or nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org. FIRST ANNUAL SAUL COHEN LECTURE, on Thursday, November 8 at 7:30 pm Jewish Family Service will present Jerry Silverman, President and CEO of The Federations of North America, speaking about "Election 2012:The Impact on the Jewish Community-in the U.S., Israel and Worldwide" The lecture is open to the community at no charge and will take place at the GenRe Auditorium at UCONN Stamford, located at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Broad Street in Stamford. A dessert reception will follow. For more information, please visit www.ctjfs.org or call 203-921-4161. ADL AWARD RECEPTION The Anti-Defamation League will hold its annual Daniel R. Ginsberg Humanitarian Award Reception on November 18 in Stamford.. Rabbi David Israel will be honored at this event. For more information, please contact Janet Magid, Associate Development Director at (203) 288-6500 x313 or jmagid@adl.org. BCDS Music and Movement, with Rachel Bahar and Jonathan Cahr October 10 1:30-2:10pm "New Friends, New Year." See your preschooler delight in this extraordinary program which is offered free of charge. RSVP or Info: Joanne Karow 203-329-2186 or jkarow@bcds.org BCDS OPEN HOUSE October 28 10am-noon. Come learn more about what a Bi-Cultural Day School education can offer your family. 2186 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Activities (sponsored by the PJ Library) for young children during the program. RSVP or Info: Joanne Karow 203-329-2186 or jkarow@bcds.org |
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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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