| | | 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 |
| February 22, 2014
| Vayakhel | 22 Adar I 5774 |
| | | Friday | Candles | 5:17pm | | Mincha | 5:22pm |
| Chapel/Sanctuary | 8/9:00am | | No Coffee & Commentary |
| | Shiur | 10:30am | | Teen Minyan | 9:30am | Tot Shabbat/Mini Minyan/
Jr. Cong/BMC
| 10:30am | | Code of Jewish Law
| 4:20pm
| | Daf Yomi | | | Mincha
| 5:10pm | | Maariv | 6:12pm | | Shabbat Ends | 6:17pm |
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TWO NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ON SHABBAT First Shabbat of every month: Meditative Prayer Experience 8:30-9 am, led by Rabbi Cohen Meets next Shabbat, March 1
Understanding Prayer Second Shabbat of every month: 10:30-11:00 |
| WE WANT YOU FOR BINGO! Callers are especially needed. So please do a mitzvah and join our small group of dedicated workers. Contact Roz @ roz@cas-stamford.org or call the shul at 203-358-2200. |
Matan Bat Mitzvah Class with Michal Smart at CAS No classes February 26 and March 2. Meets March 9 & 30 and April 6. For 6th grade girls and moms.
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| We have incomplete data on many of our member children. Please take a moment to click here and fill out your children's information. You need not include adult children who have their own membership at CAS or another synagogue, but please include those of college/grad school age. |
Man Up Bar Mitzvah Class with Rabbi Daniel Cohen concludes this Sunday, 2/23 at 9:15 am For 6th/7th grade boys & dads. A light breakfast will be served. |
| Tefillin and Mezuzah Checking with Rabbi Saul Teitelbaum Sunday, February 23 9 am - 4 pm Tefillin - $110 Mezuzah - $10 Tefillin without reservations will be checked only if time allows. |
| SYLVIA'S CAS Sisterhood Gift Shop Open this Sunday 9 am-1 pm While the sofer examines your parchments, browse our varied mezuzah cases! New items for Purim & Pesach! |
We wish the following people a Refuah Sheleima. Please have them in your prayers: Please email here to include names. Rav Yosef Yehuda ben Leah (Rabbi Joe Ehrenkranz), Tovah Chaya bat Tzipporah, HaRav Dovid Eliyahu ben Avrina, Aviva bat Etta, HaRav Avraham David ben Toba Leah, Pesach ben Elsa, Sarah Rivka bat Channah Rachel, Shmuel Refael ben Chana, Chaya Sarah Tzipporah bat Rivka, Rochel bat Marianna, Rav Aharon ben Bluma (HaRav Aharon Lichtenstein), Naomi Devorah bat Mindel, Rachel bat Malkah, Dovid Levi ben Gittel, Perel Etka bat Sara, Zev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel, Refael Ephraim ben Sima, Michal Fraida Chava bat Yita Shandel |
| | | Do we wait until the last minute to do a mitzvah? The Annual Dinner is a month away and the ad deadline is Wednesday, February 26th. Thank you to everyone who has pledged thus far. Procrastination lurks in many spheres of our lives. Sometimes moments present themselves once in a lifetime. Judaism teaches a motto - do not let a mitzvah opportunity go to waste. Every moment is fragile. If we have a chance to invest in the eternal, do it now. This week's Parsha of Vaykhel exemplifies this message. During the Tabernacle fundraising drive, the leaders of the Jewish people waited to see what the people would do. Their attitude was "We will fill in what is left." In the end, they waited too long, the quota was attained, and they missed out on this unique opportunity. Hence, the letter yud is missing from their names. Agudath Sholom is our miniature Temple. We need everyone's support to insure the ongoing operations of our holy institution. It is your investment in your family, our community and future. Thank you very much in advance for your generosity. As in the Temple, whether you give a lot or a little, what is most important is to give from your heart. Please click here to register for the Dinner. On another note, this Thursday night, Diane and I are blessed to be hosting one of my spiritual mentors, Rabbi David Aaron, founder of Isralight and noted kabbalist, speaker and author, at our home. We visited with him in November on our Israel tour. Please join us next Thursday evening at 9-10:15 pm at our home for a presentation on Living on Purpose: Why on Earth am I Here? (The evening is one of learning, with no solicitations.) Please let me know by Tuesday if you are able to come by emailing me at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org. It will be a very special evening for growth and learning. To learn more about Rabbi Aaron, visit www.rabbidavidaaron.com. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
Shabbat Across America March 7 - 8 A Shabbat of learning with Rabbi Chaim Marder at Congregation Agudath Sholom; share your Shabbat experience with tens of thousands of Jews across North America Friday Night Dinner with Rabbi Marder: $25/adult | $15/kids' meal (ages 3-12) Click here to register Deadline: March 3 FRIDAY 5:38 pm Spirited Friday Night Service with Cantor Bokow 6:45 pm Friday Night Dinner by Main Event 8:15 pm Rabbi Marder: The Eruv Paradigm-Creating Community
11:00 am Sermon- Rabbi Marder: Seize the Moment: Lessons from the Book of Esther 5:15 pm Mincha 5:30 pm Seudah Shlishit-Rabbi Marder: Mordechai: Noble Hero or Reckless Troublemaker? 6:28 pm Maariv 6:33 pm Shabbat ends no later than March 3 to register for the dinner Rabbi Chaim Marder is the Rabbi of the Hebrew Institute of White Plains. He is a former VP and current member of the Executive Committee of the Rabbinical Council of America, as well as a member of the Executive Committee of the International Rabbinic Fellowship. He is Chair of the Department of Practical Rabbinics at Yeshiva Chovevei Torah (YCT) Rabbinical School. |
Saturday Night 3/15 9:30 pm
following 8:15 megillah readings
Purim Concert with Cantor Bokow & The Bagles Bob Abrams | Tzvi Bernstein | Sid Nachman FREE and open to the community!
Sunday Morning 3/16 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Purim Seudah Brunch *iPad Raffle * Hugs from Cookie Monster * Kids will create mishloach manot packages for seniors *Teens & adults will compete for Top Hamantaschen Chef Menu: blintze soufflé with fruit toppings, Caesar salad, challah french toast, assorted gourmet quiches, bagels, lox and spreads; For the kids: mac & cheese, vegetables & dip and brownies $15 per adult/$10 per child 3 and up/$60 immed. family max
Care to be a Mordechai sponsor for $180? |
| | CAS Annual Festive Dinner Sunday evening, March 23, 2014, 5:00-9:30 pm Celebrating Unity in Community Guests of Honor: Rachel & Jay Jubas Chai Award: Joe Gold Community Service Award Recipients: Stephanie & Bob Sherman Young Leadership Award Recipients: Meredith & David Cohen Stella & Isaac Cohen and Rachel & Nimrod Dayan, Dinner Chairs Claudia & Howard Rimerman and Diane & Elliot Sloyer, Journal Chairs Helene & Harvey Kaminski and Gayle & Howard Rothman, Honorary Chairs |
| | - Sandy & Moshe Speter on the birth of a grandson, Nissim Ovadia Simcha, to Tziporah Miriam & Shaya (Josh) Speter
- Stanley Block, Philip Steinmetz, & Yishai Walk who are being honored at the WHHS Dinner on March 20
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| Shabbat Topics and Participants |
Ba'al Tefilah Chazzan Rafael Bokow
| Sermon Rabbi Ehrenkranz's Question Rabbi Daniel Cohen | | Torah Reader Ted Listokin | TM Gil Daniels, Ari Israel, Yoni Israel, Daniel Jubas, Marty Rubin, Josh Sperber | Usher Richard Schwartz
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| Code of Jewish Law Ari Lieberman | Shiur Law and Morality Pt 2 Prof. Yuval Sinai | | Daf Yomi Rabbi Jeff Cahn | Seudah Shlishit Adar I vs Adar II - Halachic Considerations Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
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| Thanks to this Week's Sponsors...
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Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages | Gloria Green, Cheryl Frydman, Stacey Mintz and Ethan Green in memory of their mother and grandmother, Mary Chassen, and their brother and uncle, Howard Chassen on their yahrtzeits; Irv Neitlich & the Baer family in memory of Helen Lilienfeld; the Linda Beson Nursing Educational Fund | Chapel Kiddush
| Albert & Ana Lilienfeld in memory of Albert's mother Helen, Chana bas Avraham on the conclusion of shloshim, and in thanks to the community for their support | Sanctuary Kiddush
| Dean & Ilyse Schuckman on the yahrtzeit of Dean's mother Belle, Baila Ruchel bas Yichiel | | Seudah Shlishit
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| 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 | | Mincha/Maariv | Sunday-Thursday 5:30 pm, Friday 5:30 pm
| | Late Maariv in Stamford | Monday-Thursday 9 pm: @ Young Israel, 9:40 @ Yeshiva Bais Binyomin
| | Candles Next Friday | 5:25 pm
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| CAS Announcements | TEFILLIN INSTRUCTIONAL AND REFRESHER SEMINAR-with Chazzan Bokow Sunday morning, March 2 after 8:30 am minyan from 9:15-10 am. For boys of Bar Mitzvah age, whether they've already had their Bar Mitzvah or it's coming up. Men of all ages and mothers of Bar Mitzvah boys are also welcome! SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Marge Abram's house. Led by Johanna Akyuz. MEN'S CLUB PASSOVER FAIR-Sunday, April 6, 10 am-2 pm. Wine tasting, including wines from over the Green Line, vendors and make-your-own shmurah matzah! Fun for the whole family! |
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- Sunday, 2/23: Tefillin/Mezuzzah checking with sofer/final Man Up
- Shabbat, 3/1: Meditative Prayer Experience, 8:30-9 am
- Sunday, 3/2: Tefillin Seminar with Chazan Bokow, 9:15-10 am
- Friday night, 3/7: Carlebach-style davening
- Shabbat, 3/7-8: Shabbat Across America with Rabbi Chaim Marder
- Shabbat, 3/8: Understanding Prayer, 10:30-11 am
- Saturday night, 3/9: Turn clocks ahead, 1 am - change batteries in smoke detectors
- Saturday night, 3/15: Purim Concert with Cantor Bokow and the Bagles, 9:30 pm
- Sunday, 3/16: Purim Seudah Brunch, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
- Sunday, 3/23: CAS Annual Festive Dinner
- Sunday, 3/30: Sisterhood Book Club, Marge Abrams' home-The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, 10:30 am
- Sunday, 4/6: Men's Club Annual Passover Fair, 10 am-2 pm
- Tuesday, 5/13: Wolfsohn Lecture, Rabbi Abe Cooper, 8:00 pm
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Wednesdays at 7:30 pm CAS FIFTH ANNUAL WOMAN SCHOLAR SERIES Rosh Kehilah Dina Najman Marta d'Atra Kehilat Orach Eliezer Expert in Jewish bioethics and faculty member at SAR Academy Halacha as a Dynamic Process February 26: Kavod haBriyot - Human Dignity Future Sessions: Precedent of Women in Halakhic Decision Making Halakhic Perspectives on Bioethical Decision Making - Issues in Fertility This expanded series is made possible through the generosity of Barbara & Ron Ashkenas in memory of Edward & Evelyn Weinberger |
ADULT EDUCATION SURVEY Make your interests known! Our congregation has been specially selected to participate in the first ever national pilot study that directly asks Orthodox adults to share their views about adult education. Your opinions are important whether or not you actually take or are currently engaged in any courses. Ellen Cohn is conducting this research for her doctoral dissertation at Yeshiva University. The survey will also enable us to learn more about our congregants and to better meet your needs. The survey, which is totally anonymous, takes between 10 to 15 minutes. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard. Please click the link below to take the survey. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Ellen directly at EllenSCohn@gmail.com. |
| Sundays Bible from the Beginning-NO CLASS 9:15 am-Rabbi David Walk Mondays Dvar Yom B'Yomo-NO CLASS 12:20 pm BCDS-Rabbi David Walk Mishna Brura-Laws of Tefilah-NO CLASS 7:30 pm-Rabbi David Walk Rabbi Walk's classes will not meet until March | Tuesdays Power of the Prophets: Kings II 8:15 am-Rabbi Daniel Cohen
9:00 am-Rabbi Daniel Cohen Parsha Perspectives & Paradigms noon-Rabbi Daniel Cohen at BCDS from 12:20-1:00 pm Prayer Primer-NO CLASS 7:30 pm-Rabbi David Walk | Wednesdays
Halacha as a Dynamic Process
7:30 pm-Rosh Kehilah Dina Najman
February 26, tbd
Thursdays
Talmud Bavli-Masechet Megilla-NO CLASS 7:30 pm-Rabbi David Walk
Fridays
Taste of Torah 8:15 am-Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
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| Youth | Shabbat Groups Tot Shabbat (Toddlers-Age 3)-Library 10:30 am Mini Minyan (Age 3- Grade 1)-Youth Classroom 10:30 am Jr. Congregation (Grades 2-4)-Chapel 10:30 am BMC (Grades 5-6)-Social Hall 10:30 am with Rabbi Parhi and Ellie Zucker Teen Minyan (Grades 7-12)-Simcha Room 9:30 am - March 1-Teen Minyan
- Feb 28 & March 1 - Onegs - Jr. Cong. and BMC & Jr. Cong. Nekudot Sale
- March 8-Mini Minyan: Breakfast with your Morahs
- March 15-Purim Night Kids Program - more info to follow
For her Bat Mitzvah project, Rina Marlowe is collecting new or gently used Shabbos or party clothing to give to the children at Bet Ha'yeled, Amit's foster home for disadvantaged youth in Gilo, Jerusalem. Please hang your donations in the wardrobe in the back of the coatroom. If you or your teens have not been receiving the special Teen emails, contact jsperber3@gmail.com. If you would like to celebrate your child's birthday or special accomplishment by sponsoring a special "kiddush" in their honor, contact rabbijeiger@hotmail.com. |
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| Volunteers Needed | | PARTNERS IN TORAH Looking for a few good men and women to be a mentor for Partners in Torah: http://www.partnersintorah.org/. 30 minutes can change a life. If you are interested in serving as a mentor for Partners in Torah or might consider this wonderful mitzvah, please be in touch with Rabbi Cohen.
COMMUNITY CHESED HELPERS An important role of the Chesed committee is outreach to the Shul's elderly and homebound, who are often isolated and lack a lifeline to our synagogue. We are asking for volunteers, from our congregation, willing to reach out to these members to offer an ear, identify areas of need, make a visit, or offer a ride to a doctor's appointment. Even small gestures mean a great deal and do not take much time. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Vivian Weiss at 203-323-0909 or vivianweiss@gmail.com. If you are aware of any elderly or homebound shul members in need of outreach, please notify Rabbi Cohen.
WELCOME TO OUR SYNAGOGUE PROGRAM As you know, every Shabbat we station ushers at the doors in the sanctuary to welcome people, assist them and enhance the dignity of the service. In an effort to create an even warmer environment, we are expanding the usher roles to include a greeter in the lobby from 9-10:30 am. Please join the usher team. We need you and your smile. To find out more and sign up, contact Mitchell Bell. |
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| CAS Free Mezuzah Campaign in Fairfield County, CT Bringing Blessings to Jewish Homes | Do you know a neighbor or a friend who lacks a mezuzah? Share this video link: www.congregationagudathsholom.org/mezuzah.html CAS is offering a free mezuzah and home visit to post this sacred scroll at the entrance to all Jewish homes in the area.
For more info, contact Rabbi Cohen: rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org |
| Community Announcements | FREE Taglit-Birthright trips to israel registration is now open, for those 18-26. New! Those who participated on peer educational trips prior to turning 18 years of age are now welcome to apply. Click here for info and to apply.
Member Shoshana Munk who attends UMass Amherst, is raising money for the Jewish National Fund through their Alternative Spring Break in Israel Program. If you would like to contribute, please contact her at slmunk94@aol.com by 3/1. YESHIVA UNIVERSITY SEFORIM SALE-now through February 23. www.theseforimsale.com/ THE MESSIANIC CONCEPT: WHO, WHAT, WHEN AND WHY?-with Rabbi Motty Berger of AISH. Sunday night, February 23, 8 pm, Young Israel of Stamford, 69 Oaklawn Ave. Presented by YI of Stamford and SCOR, a project of Yeshiva Bais Binyomin. Sponsored by Anna & Paul Felix. Free and open to the community. ANNUAL JCC SPRING GALA HONORING JEANNIE & BRIAN KRIFTCHER-March 1. Contact lviladas@stamfordjcc.org. HOLOCAUST CHILD SURVIVORS OF CONNECTICUT-Monday, March 3, 2 pm, Westport Public Library, Mark Weitzman, Director of Government Affairs of the Simon Wiesenthal Center will speak about worldwide anti-semitism and what is being done about it. Please let us know if you would like to attend by calling 203-323-1798 or e-mailing Agnes Vertes at amvertes@optonline.net. Sponsored by the Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County and the Westport Public Library. THE FIRST MAGIC DECADE: INSIGHTS INTO YOUR CHILD'S FANTASTIC ELASTIC BRAIN FROM BIRTH TO 10 YEARS OLD-Tuesday, March 4, 7:30 pm, JCC. Nationally recognized educator and psychologist, JoAnn Deak Ph.D will speak. Amazing lecture for teachers and parents. JEWISH ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL - Thursday, March 6, 6-7 pm, JCC. Free screening of three award-winning student films written and directed by graduates of the film track at Ariel University in Israel that explore political, religious and class differences among Israeli students. WESTCHESTER HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL DINNER-Thursday, March 20. Stanley Block, Philip Steinmetz, & Yishai Walk will be honored. WOMEN'S SHIUR ON HILCHOT SHABBAT (THE LAWS OF COOKING ON SHABBAT)- Parts 2 & 3, Wednesdays, tbd 8 pm, Attar residence, 196 Fifth St. Taught by Rabbi Reiss of Bais Binyomin. JFS COLLEGE AHEAD!-Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 7:30 pm at the Stamford JCC 1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford. Panel of deans of admissions from Roger Williams University (RI), Elon University (NC), Indiana University (IN), Lynn University (FL) to discuss all aspects of the college admission process. Claire Friedlander, JFS College Consultant is moderator. Open to the entire community at no cost. For more information, contact JFS at 203-921-4161 or email clairef@ctjfs.org. AN EVENING WITH JFS - Sunday, March 30, 5:30 pm, Temple Beth El. Young Leadership Award: Adam Batkin. JEWISH DAY SCHOOL FAIR-Sunday, April 6, 12-2 pm. Beth El Synagogue, 1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle. For more info, contact Pam Goldstein at pam@wjcouncil.org or 914.328.7001 IDF ORPHANS TO VISIT STAMFORD-Thursday, August 14 - Sunday, August 17 LINKING GENERATIONS OF THE SHOAH-Our 2nd Generation Group began in July 2012. We are a group of approximately fifty members ranging in age from 40 and up and we come from all over CT and Westchester County. Our monthly meetings take place in Westport, CT (usually at the UJA offices) every second Tuesday of the month. Spouses of 2G members as well as 3rd Generation often attend our general meetings. Please come and join us. For further contact information call: Ann Cohn at 203-762-0058 (home) or 203-984-6667 (cell). BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP-Wednesday, 11:00 am- 12:00 pm at the Stamford office of Jewish Family Service, 733 Summer Street, 6th Floor Are you searching for a safe haven to explore your thoughts and feelings about grief? JFS can provide a protected environment that provides emotional, physical, and spiritual support. Facilitator: Rosemarie Delia For information, contact Rosemarie Delia: (203) 921-4161 or rdelia@ctjfs.org. LIFE TRANSITIONS-Wednesdays at 11:30 am. 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. |
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| Mike's Center Cafe & Bakery at the JCC is now open on Saturday nights! Mike's will open each week one hour after the end of Shabbat and will close when the JCC closes at 9 pm. For information, please call 203-321-0051 or email mikescentercafe@gmail.com. |
| SYLVIA'S CAS Sisterhood Gift Shop This Week: Sunday 9 am-1 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12 - 2 pm |
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