| | | Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT (203) 358-2200 www.cas-stamford.org |
| | October 19, 2012 | Noach | 4 Cheshvan 5773 |
| | | Friday | Candles | 5:50pm | | Mincha | 5:54pm |
Saturday | Chapel | 8:00am | | 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 | | Code of Jewish Law Daf Yomi | 5:00 pm 5:00 pm | | Mincha | 5:45 pm | | Shabbat Ends | 6:48 pm |
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| | | | | Torah fuels your inspiration and carries you spiritually beyond the intensity of the holidays. It is the beat of Jewish daily life, an oasis to refresh you. What is your commitment this year? In the end of life G-d asks all of us "Did you set aside time for Torah study?" This week we launch our classes. Choose one or be in touch if you would like ideas for other learning suggestions. Now is the time to take the Torah plunge. It will change your life. Wishing you a year of Torah learning, Rabbi Daniel Cohen
SIMCHAT TORAH LUNCHEON UPDATE Thank you to Kosh for catering the Simchat Torah Luncheon. We understand there was a shortage of food and apologize for the inconvenience. KOSH was guided by previous years and in fact provided more food than asked. Thank G-d, we have a growing congregation and more people came than expected. In appreciation of our support, KOSH is graciously offering all Simchat Torah donors a coupon for one appetizer per donor family when dining at the restaurant. Coupons are available in the shul office. Thank you for your understanding and may we share many more joyous holidays together.
CAS Annual Lecture in Memory of Dr. Louis and Edith Scheinberg This Sunday evening, October 21, 2012-7:30 pm ROBBY BERMAN-Founder and Director of the Halachic Organ Donor Society DO YOU REALLY NEED YOUR ORGANS IN THE AFTERLIFE? DEBUNKING SUPERSTITIONS AND MAKING THE HALACHIC CASE FOR ORGAN DONATION Robby Berman has an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, an MBA from Baruch College, and a BA from Yeshiva University in economics. He is also a graduate of the Gruss Kollel and Yeshivat Hakotel. Mr. Berman has been a social activist for many Jewish causes, and was a freelance journalist who has been published in New York Magazine, the Jerusalem Post, Jewish Week, Moment Magazine and the Jerusalem Report. He is the founder and current director of the Halachic Organ Donor Society.
Congregation Agudath Sholom & AJC (American Jewish Committee) Event at CAS On Tuesday, October 30th at 7:30 pm Titled : "Insider's Perspective on the United Nations" with Canada's current Ambassador to the United Nations, Guillermo Rishchynski, and AJC's Associate Director of International Affairs, Ambassador Aaron Jacob. This program is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required via AJC's Westchester Regional office at www.ajc.org/westchester or by calling-914-948-5585.
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. 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 Devorah bat Sara Ester Rachel bat Razel Baila Rachel Adina bat Batya Sarah Rivkah bat Mindelle Devorah Bat Sara Yehuda Shalom ben Hadassah
Ziv ben Vered
Lousya bat Janna Zev Mordechai ben Chaya Gitel Refael Ephraim ben Sima
We remember the following members of the United States Armed Forces who have passed away defending the USA this past week: Culinary Spec. 2nd Class Milton W. Brown, 28, of Dallas, TX Sgt. Thomas R. Macpherson, 26, of Long Beach, CA Sgt. 1st Class Ryan J. Savard, 29, of Sierra Vista, AZ Cmdr. Joel Del Mundo Tiu, 49, of Manila, Philippines Spc. Brittany B. Gordon, 24, of St. Petersburg, FL Sgt. Robert J. Billings, 30, of Clarksville, VA |
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| | CAS Trip to Israel - November 3 - 13, 2013 Travel to Israel with Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen on an 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 |
| YOUNG COUPLES EVENT November 3, from 8:00-10:00 p.m. The Young Couples Group will be meeting at the Rip Van Winkle Bowling Lanes 701 Connecticut Avenure in Norwalk Sign up at cas-stamford.org-cost is $15 per person. For information or questions, please contact Laura Tobin at laurabl@gmail.com. Hope to see everyone there! |
| Kristallnacht Event Night of Broken Glass Wednesday evening, November 7 at 7:30 PM at CAS The Voyage of the St. Louis and Its Impact on the Roosevelt Legacy-The Trial of FDR: A Courtroom Drama Join us for an evening in commemoration of Kristallnacht featuring a Dramatic Video Presentation and Narration by Author/Playwright Robert Krakow |
November 9-10, 2012 at CAS Shuli Taubes -THEME: Fathers and Sons: Mission and Transmission This weekend is graciously being sponsored by Ana and Albert Lilienfeld Friday November 9, talk & dinner: "The Role of Isaac in the Akeida Story" $25 per Adults / $15 per children Shabbat November 10, sermon after services: "Two Fathers and Two Sons: Abraham and Isaac, David and Solomon" Seudat Shlishit presentation: "Isaac's Vision for His Sons, and the Destiny of the Jewish People" |
| Cantor's Concert Sat. Night Nov 10th @ 7:30 PM Featuring "The Three Cantors" Cantor Wollheim hosts: Cantor George Mordecai - Temple Beth El Cantor Asa Fradkin - Temple Sholom Agudath Shir Choir - Elliot Weiss Music Director $25.00 for Members / $18.00 for Seniors & Students |
| CHANGE OF DATE: New Member Brunch at Rabbi Daniel & Diane Cohen's Home December 16, 2012 10:30 -11:00 am & New Member Orientation for New and Seasoned Members January 23, 2013 7:30 - 9:00 pm |
- Arthur and Jill Green in honor of their son Noah becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
- Jeffrey and Sharon Lewis on Jeff's new position as President of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA).
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- Marcia Blum, Jonathan Blum and Pamela Blattner on the passing of their mother Florence Blum.
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| Shabbat Topics & Participants
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| Torah Readers | Noah Green, Itai Kraus, Daniel Alexander, Judd Love | | Shacharit/Musaf | Noah Green | | Rabbi Daniel Cohen | Follow The Leader? | | Usher | Gary Weitz | | Seudat Shlishit | Rabbi David Walk | | Code of Jewish Law | Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
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| Daf Yomi | Sunday 7:45 am | Mon-Friday 7:00 am | | Shacharit | Sunday 7:15/8:30am
Mon-Fri 6:30/7:30am | | Weekday Mincha | Sunday-Thursday 5:50 pm | | Candles Friday | 5:40 pm |
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| Thanks to this week's sponsors...
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| Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages | The Linda Beson Nursing Educational Fund. | | Sanctuary Kiddush | Arthur and Jill Green in honor of Noah becoming a Bar Mitzvah | | Chapel Kiddush | Liba and Steven Steinmetz in memory of the second Yartzeit of Rabbi Sol Steinmetz, zt'l | | Seudat Shlishit | The Shul |
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| Rabbi Daniel Cohen's Classes: Tuesday Morning Classes Power of the Prophet 8:15 - 9:00 am Modern Jewish Thinkers 9:00 - 9:45 am Parsha Perspectives and Paradigms 12:00 -12:45 pm
Friday Morning Classes Torah Portion 8:15 -8:45 am Daf Yomi Shiur 9:00-9:45 am
Rabbi Cohen's Open Office Hours Update: Monday at the Shul 3:30 - 5:00pm Thursday at Starbucks on High Ridge Road, 8:30-9:30 am |
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| Rabbi David Walk's Classes Sunday - Bible from the Beginning 9:15 am Monday -Weekly Parsha at BCDS 12:10 pm Tuesday - NEW CLASS! Mysticism Minhag How the Kabbalah has influenced our customs 7:30 pm Thursday- Talmud Tractate Megillah 7:30 pm |
| 2012 Adult Learning Classes |
Congregation Agudath Sholom Educational Program-Fall 2012 Open to the entire community! Join a class this Fall. Choose from a wide variety of stimulating and inspiring educational opportunities! Fall Session begins the week of October 21, 2012 To sign-up on line go to www.learn.cas-stamford.org or email Rabbi Cohen (rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org) Daily Schedule
Sunday
Bible from the Beginning. Sundays, 9:15 am- Rabbi David WalkIn this ongoing survey of the Torah, we discuss issues in the bible, verse by verse. Presently in Exodus, we will continue our leisurely journey through the Chumash during the year.
Monday
Dvar Yom B'Yomo. Mondays, 10:15 am (BCDS) - Rabbi David Walk Take an in-depth look at one topical issue each week, either from the weekly Torah portion or an upcoming Jewish holidays. Hebrew Reading Crash Course. Mondays, 7:30 pm - Ben Soifer Learn to read Hebrew in time for Chanukah in just seven easy lessons. Sponsored by the National Jewish Outreach Program.
Inyona D'Yoma. Mondays, 8:00-9:00 pm. Rabbi David Walk This class is only those fluent in Hebrew. We study original texts either about that week's parsha or an upcoming Jewish event. Usually the material is chosen from Chasidic Masters.
Tuesday
Power of the Prophets. Tuesdays, 8:15 - 9 am Rabbi Daniel Cohen Take a closer look at Jewish history you thought you knew. Explore the life and times of King Solomon through an in-depth study of Kings 1. Plumb the nuances and themes of the text and gain modern messages.
Modern Jewish Thinkers Tuesdays, 9:00 -9:45 am Rabbi Daniel Cohen What do you believe? What philosophy guides you? Explore relevant and rooted modern Jewish thinkers and their impact on current affairs and your personal growth.
Parsha Perspectives and Paradigms. Tuesdays, 12:00 - 12:45 pm Rabbi Daniel Cohen Glean relevant life messages from the weekly Torah portion in this engaging and upbeat class. Enjoy delicious refreshments and get a spiritual and physical midday boost!
Minhag and Mysticism: How Jewish Customs have been Influenced by the Kabballah Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 pm-Rabbi David Walk We'll explore an array of customs and traditions which we normally observe and discover how they reflect mystical ideas and philosophy. It is not well understood how much our regular observances have affected by Kabballah. We will go through shabbat and holiday customs to see how they reflect mystical ideas. We will study holiday customs as those events approach.
Thursday
Talmud Bavli - Masechet Makot. Thursdays, 8:30 pm - Rabbi David Walk This class focuses on the tractates which discuss the Jewish legal system.
Friday
The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste. Fridays, 8:15am-8:45 am Rabbi Daniel Cohen
These thirty minute sessions unlock a fresh perspective and fascinating idea from the Torah. Deepen your understanding of the Torah as a guide for life through the prism of classic commentators. Get a spiritual boost for Shabbos!
Friday mornings Daf Yomi Shiur - 9:00 am - 9:45 am Rabbi Daniel Cohen This class will follow the world cycles for study and will offer an opportunity to "check -in" for a live class. If you are interested in joining, please contact Rabbi Cohen
Shabbat
Jewish Law-Concise Code of Jewish Law Shabbat during kiddush or before mincha (depending on season) Ari Lieberman
From morning until night, Judaism offers a path for life. The "Kitzur" is an accessible and stimulating text to guide your Torah observance. For info on joining a yearly cycle, visit www.kitzur365.com.
Coffee and Commentary. Shabbat and Jewish Holidays, 8:45 - 9:00 am Rabbi David Walk Grab a cup of Joe and discuss one issue in the weekly Torah reading from the point of view of a torah commentator, usually a Chassidic master.
Lomdus and Learning - Shabbat mornings, 10:30 - 11:30 am Tzvi Bernstein and guest speakers Engage in a detailed sequential study of Tractate Kiddushin by discussing various questions asked and approaches taken by early and later Talmud authorities. Legal and philosophical topics pertaining to the cycle of the year are also discussed when relevant to a particular Shabbat. Daily and Beyond
The Daily Daf- Weekdays, 7:00 am, Sundays, 7:45 am and Shabbat, (50 minutes before mincha) Join the worldwide study of a daily folio of Talmud. Gain new wisdom and insights.
Kabbalah Circle with Rabbi Daniel Cohen Since launching this program, Rabbi Cohen leads two Kabbalah circles. These sessions are focused on personal spiritual growth through the prism of Jewish mysticism. If you are interested in starting a new group, please identify 4-5 people who would like to join and be in touch with Rabbi Cohen to start a new Kaballah Circle.
Becoming a Better Husband and Father Rabbi Daniel Cohen will be leading a intimate, open and confidential chavurah (group) (at an undisclosed location) based on the writings of Rabbi Shalom Arush's popular book, Garden of Peace: A Marital Guide for Men. If you are interested in joining this monthly group, contact Rabbi Cohen, rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org
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| We hope parents of Tot Shabbaters and Mini Minyaners are taking advantage of our new 10 am drop off in the library. Thank you to Danielle Alexander and the PJ library for helping run our first Tot Kabbalat Shabbat program! What a great way to bring in Shabbat for the little ones! We look forward to a monthly visit from Danielle to enhance our Shabbat morning program. - Thank you to Tal, the JCC Schlicha for joining our Teen Minyan last week and beginning our monthly Teen Israel Advocacy Program!
- Thank you to the Ivris for hosting our first Jr. Cong. oneg last shabbat.. we are so happy to see the enthusiasm for this new event!
- We wish Josh Munk and the NCSY crew a wonderful and inspiring Shabbat at the NCSY Shack Shabbaton!
NEXT WEEK, NCSY Roadshow in Stamford! Join Josh, Isaiah, and AWESOME Advisors for a Teen Carlos and Gabby's Dinner at YI, a great Oneg, Teen Minyan at CAS, Teen Seudat Shlishit, and more!! More info online.
Upcoming Events... More details to follow.. - Saturday Nov. 10-6:00 pm-Youth Supermarket Sweep
- Sunday Nov. 11- 3:30 pm Youth Mini Retreat, Yoga Mind Body & Soul
- Friday Nov. 30 6:30 pm-Oneg- B'Nai Mitzvah Club & Jr. Teen Chat
Shabbat Shalom Yehuda Jeiger |
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. LOST AND FOUND- Judd Love lost his white Art Scroll Rosh Hashana Machzor, and a navy blue children's prayer book belongs to the Jelen Family. If found , please return to the office or call 203-358-2200. SISTERHOOD DUES-please, if you have not done so, send your 2012 annual sisterhood dues. You can drop off at the office or send to Johanna Akyuz. Thank you for your support! READ MEGILAT ESTHER ON PURIM -We're looking to enhance our Purim Day Megilah Reading (Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 8:30 AM) by having a group of capable young men who would lein the Megilah. For training and more info please contact Cantor Arik Wollheim-cantor@cas-stamford.org |
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| SYLVIA'S Gift Shop Hours: Sunday 10:00 am-1:00 pm (This Sunday Only 7:00- 7:45 pm) Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12:00-3:00 pm |
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| FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY- on Monday Oct. 22, at 7:30pm at the Dolan School of Business Dining room, Fairfield University will host: Adolph and Ruth Schnurmancher Lecture, "Rising from the Rubble: Creating the Museum of the History of Polish Jews" presented by Dr. Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett. Seating is limited, complimentary admission. For more info call the Bennett Center-203-254-4000 ext.2066 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. JEWISH ARTS FESTIVAL, Saturday, October 27 - Sunday, November 4. Join us for award winning Jewish Films from around the world; for more details go to: www.jewishartsandfilm.org BCDS OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 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 FIDF GALA, Thurs. Nov. 19. Tickets will be available online in the coming week. For questions, or more info, please contact Deborah Trimble @ Deborah.Trimble@fidf.org or 646-274-9669. 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. WHHS OPEN HOUSE- November 7, 2012 at 6:30 pm. Please join us on Wednesday, Light dinner will be served. RSVP to Admissions@whhsny.org or 914.698.0806 ext. 308. 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. MARK SCHWARTZ will be participating in an annual charity bike ride known as WHEELS OF LOVE from Nov 11 - 17 to benefit physically disabled children at ALYN Hospital in Israel. Mark would be honored to have you contribute toward his fundraising efforts. Donations can be made online at www.wolusa.org/markschwartz or by calling the American Friends of ALYN at 212-869-8085. To learn more information about this event, please visit www.alynride.org. OPEN HOUSE, STERN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN - Nov. 11 at 9:15 am-4:00 pm at the Beren Campus, Koch Auditirium, 253 Lexington Ave. New York between 34 & 35th Street. Go to www.yu.edu for more info. TAPESTRY- A community celebration of Jewish Learning. Saturday Nov. 17 at 6:45 pm. For more info contact Danielle Alexander at danielle@ujf.org. 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. FIDF GALA, Thurs. Nov. 19. Tickets will be available online in the coming week. For questions, or more info, please contact Deborah Trimble @ Deborah.Trimble@fidf.org or 646-274-9669. |
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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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