CAS Shabbat Announcements: Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Friday, June 14, 2013

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

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

Mikvah 203-964-1928 / Eruv 203-324-3955

June 15, 2013

Chukat

7 Tammuz 5773

Shabbat Schedule

Friday

Candles	8:09pm
Mincha	7:00/8:14pm

Saturday

Chapel	8:00am
Coffee & Commentary	8:45am
Sanctuary	9:00am
Future Tots/Tot Shabbat Mini Minyan/Jr. Cong/BMC	10:30am
Code of Jewish Law	7:15pm
Daf Yomi	7:15pm
Mincha	8:05pm
Maariv	9:05pm
Shabbat Ends	9:10pm
Happy Father's Day

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Rabbi Cohen's Podcasts

Rabbi Cohen's podcasts are now indexed. Just click a "series link" under a podcast - and you will retrieve all the podcast for that series. Now available:

Crash Course in Basic Judaism

Modern Jewish Thinkers Series

Parsha Perspectives

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Rabbis' Office Hours

Rabbi Daniel Cohen

Monday: 3:30-5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:30-9:30 am Starbucks

1079 High Ridge Road

Friday: 8:45-10:00 am

Rabbi David Walk

Sunday: 10:00-11:00 am Monday: 8:15-9:00 pm

Thursday: 6:45-7:30 pm

Join the CAS Trip to Israel

November 3 - 13, 2013

with Rabbi and Diane Cohen

Perfect for first-timers and veterans,this trip will span the breadth of Israel both ancient and modern: visiting new discoveries, learning, and participating in social action opportunities to deepen and enrich your experience with Torah and the land and people of Israel

Click here to view the CAS Israel Tour Connection website

Click here to let Rabbi Cohen know of your interest

This trip is open to the entire community.

This Thursday, June 20

Jr. Congregation Year-End BBQ BASH

Join Rabbi Jeiger and Josh for an awesome time - food, sports, and hanging out!

THURSDAY June 20 - 6:15-8:00

Cost: $ 5 for members/ $7 for non members

Location: Shabbat Park on Newfield

PLEASE SIGN UP HERE

One of the most elusive mitzvot in the Torah is the red heifer which highlights the beginning of Parshat Chukat. Yet, the idea of a mechanism for forging spiritual renewal resonates with us. One of the timeless vehicles is immersion in the mikvah. Last week, the Minnie Manger - Marsha Lieberman Mikvah hosted a wonderful educational event with Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, with a record turnout in support of the mikvah.

From time immemorial, a mikvah anchors a Jewish community and guarantees her future. In this spirit, it was very special this week to read about a fascinating mikvah story in CT. One of the key leaders in the project is Dr. Stu Miller, a former congregant of mine at the Young Israel of West Hartford. He shared the official story which you can read here. Whether in Chesterfield, Stamford, or Jerusalem, the mikvah reminds us and challenges us of our eternal commitment to forge a path for ongoing Jewish renewal.

Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Daniel Cohen

The holidays are "early" this year!

Please call the office with your calendar submissions before 7/1/13.

Congregation Agudath Sholom Annual Meeting

301 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT

Wednesday, June 26, 2013 7:00 - 8:15 pm

Please join us for our annual meeting and election of new officers.

The CAS Nominating Committee has nominated the following slates:

OFFICERS

President: Darona Bernstein - 1 year term

First Vice President: Stuart Waldstreicher - 1 year term

Second Vice President: Dina Berger - 2 year term

Third Vice President: Gary Weitz - 2 year term

Treasurer: Jake Meyer - 1 year term

Assistant Treasurer: Elliot Neumann - 2 year term

Secretary: Howard Wolfe - 2 year term

DIRECTORS

One Year Term

Morris Glucksman

Three Year Term	Hecky Attar	Renee Manger
	Fred Baer	Jeff Maron
	Joe Gelb	Irwin Niedober

Additional nominations, with the consent of the nominee, may be made by written petition signed by thirty (30) members of the Congregation in good standing and filed with the Nominating Committee at least ten (10) days before the Annual Meeting, and written notice of the nominations so made by petition shall be given to each member of the Congregation at least five (5) days before the Annual Meeting.

Click here for the 2013 Annual Meeting

Agenda, Voting Directions, Proxy Form and Letter from the President

The Annual Meeting is open to all members in good standing of Congregation Agudath Sholom.

Click here to see
Rabbi Ehrenkranz, Herm Alswanger, Lorraine Kweskin
and others tell stories of CAS!

CAS YOUTH INVITES FAMILIES & CHILDREN OF ALL AGES TO THE

Youth Awards Shabbat Spectacular

NEXT SHABBAT, JUNE 22 4:15-6:00 pm

Schedule: 4:15- 5:00 pm

KIDS: Shabbat Afternoon Groups with your favorite group leaders!!!

ADULTS: Parenting lecture with Kate Cik PsyD:

Emotion Regulation-"Helping kids to develop control over their feelings and improve frustration tolerance-no more meltdowns"

5:00- 6:00 pm

EVERYONE joins together for a Seudah Shlishit Dinner, highlighted by a

special gift awarded to every child!!!

Please sign up in advance - It's Free!
(But please consider sponsoring for $180!)

Click here to learn more and to sign up!

Mazal Tov to:

Alison & Stephen Bodurtha on Liam's Bar MItzvah
The 2013 graduating classes of Bi-Cultural Day School and Carmel Academy
Sharon & Burt Rubin on Michael's aufruf and upcoming marriage to Rebecca Srulowitz

Shabbat Topics & Participants

Shacharit/Musaf	Benny Amar
Usher	Mitchell Bell
Torah Readers	Liam, Stephen Bodurtha, Burt Rubin, Michael Rubin, Simcha Rubin
Sermon	Trading Places Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Coffee & Commentary	Rabbi David Walk
Code of Jewish Law	Ari Lieberman
Seudat Shlishit	Pirkei Avot Perek 5 Rabbi David Walk

Thanks to this Week's Sponsors...

Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages	Rosalyn Novick Sherman and family in memory of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather of blessed memory, Harold Jacob Novick, a'h, Tavi Yaacov ben Shmuel Mordechai, 11 Tammuz, June 19; the Linda Beson Nursing Educational Fund
Chapel Kiddush	Tatiana Kunik & Mikhael Guy on the yahrtzeit of Tatiana's parents, Yakov and Rahel
Sanctuary Kiddush	Alison & Stephen Bodurtha in honor of Liam's Bar Mitzvah
Seudat Shlishit	Rosalyn Novick Sherman and family in memory of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather of blessed memory, Harold Jacob Novick, a'h, Tavi Yaacov ben Shmuel Mordechai, 11 Tammuz, June 19

Weekday Schedule

Daf Yomi	Sunday 7:45 am, Monday-Friday 7:00 am
Shacharit	Sunday 7:15/8:30 am, Monday-Friday 6:30/7:30 am
Weekday Mincha	Sunday-Thursday 8:20 pm
Candles Next Friday	8:12 pm

Rabbi Cohen's Classes This Week

Tuesday: Power of the Prophets	8:15 am
Tuesday: Parsha Perspectives	9:00 am
Friday: Taste of Torah	8:15 am

Rabbi Walk's Classes This Week

Sunday: Bible from the Beginning	9:15 am
Thursday Talmud, Megilla	(1 hr before mincha) 7:15 pm

Young Couples

The Young Couples Committee is planning a free event to see Shakespeare's As You Like It performed by Shakespeare on the Sound on Thursday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Pinkney Park in Rowayton. All you need is a blanket, low lawn chairs and a picnic to join us! The show goes on even if it rains, and is cancelled only if there is a substantial storm at the time of the performance. Please contact Laura Tobin at laurabl@gmail.com for questions and to RSVP. For additional information on the show, including directions and parking, please go to www.shakespeareonthesound.org

Youth

This weekend....

Mazal Tov to Liam on his Bar Mitzvah

A Jam-Packed June:

Thursday, June 20 - Jr. Cong. Year-End BBQ BASH at the Shabbat Park Sign up here

Saturday, June 22 -Year end AWARDS AFTERNOON program - 4:15-6:00 featuring:

o Afternoon Groups with your favorite leaders

o   Adult Lecture: Our very own Kate Cik, Psy.D. Child Psychologist-"Emotion Regulation: Helping kids to develop control over their feelings and improve frustration tolerance - no more meltdowns"

o   Light dinner for all

o   Youth Awards   Sign up here



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

We wish the following people a Refuah Sheleima. Please have them in your prayers:

If you would like to add a name for this month, click here

Pinchas ben Leeba, Zahava bat Chaya Sara, Boruch ben Polina, Natalie Chana Chaya bat Aviva, Rivka bat Rose,

Chaim Yisroel ben Gittel Malka, Yocheved Chana bat Leah Osne, Zechariya Eliyahu ben Ayelet Naomi, Meyer Leib ben Shayna Reisel, Shemuel Simcah ben Channah, Zev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel, Refael Ephraim ben Sima,
Michal Fraida Chava bat Yita Shandel: Please recite psalm 47 for Marlene Gatz, a BCDS mother battling cancer. The text is here.

Community Announcements

COLLEGE STUDENT SHABBATON WITH MICHAL SMART-June 14-16, presented by Young Israel of Stamford. Join other Stamford young adults for a special Weekend learning and hiking opportunity with Michal Smart (Founder of Teva and professional wilderness guide) Fee: $35 per person for the 3 days (including Shabbat dinner Friday night.) Rsvp to docschrag@aol.com. SPACE IS LIMITED! Friday, June 14 5-7 pm (At the home of Jonah Schrag & Valerie Warmflash (252 Pepper Ridge Road, Stamford) Text Study with Michal and Personal Reflection. 7:00 pm: Davening and Shabbat Dinner (under Rabbi Krimsky's supervision.) Shabbat Day, June 15 9:00 am: Services at Young Israel of Stamford, 69 Oaklawn Ave. 5:30-7 pm Text Study with Michal: G-d's Image, Rav Elazar and the Ugly Man: What are the Torah principles that guide our interactions with other people? If I'm right, are you wrong? How do we deal with people we find offensive? Do we have to forgive someone who hurt us? Sunday, June 16 9:00 am-2:00 pm: Exploring Creation: Hike in Devil's Den Preserve, Weston with Michal. What does Judaism have to say about environmental issues? We will hike and explore the forest, have fun, and also explore what Judaism teaches us about our relationship with the natural world; our power and our responsibilities. Please bring a water bottle and lunch.

JCC KIDS TRIATHLON-Sunday, June 16 (Father's Day), 7 am at the JCC Stamford. Click here for Triathlon website.

THE MIKE MILE-Sunday Morning, June 23, 2013 at High Ridge Park in Stamford, Family 1 mile walk/run to support research for CIDP, a rare autoimmune disorder that has afflicted Michael Rothman. For more information, please visit the website at www.michaelcidp.com for information on CIDP. To sign up directly for The Mike Mile you can go to http://themikemile.eventbrite.com

LIFE TRANSITIONS-Wednesdays at 11:30 am beginning June 19. Ongoing support group for the unemployed at the Stamford JFS office, 733 Summer Street, 6th Floor. The focus of the group is to provide a forum to discuss and explore the concerns and issues related to job loss and to find alternative solutions for career satisfaction. The group is a collaborative effort between JFS Counseling and Employment & Training Departments. To register or for more information, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky at 203-921-4161 or email at rkanefsky@ctjfs.org