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Friday, April 18, 2014

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin
April 19, 2014Chol Hamoed Pesach
Pesach V (CH''M)
19 Nisan 5774
Shabbat Schedule
Friday
Mincha7:00 PM
Candles7:19 PM
Saturday
Shacharit7:45 AM
8:45 AM
Coffee & Commentary8:45 AM
Latest Shema9:31 AM
Tot Shabbat10:30 AM
Mini Minyan10:30 AM
Jr.Cong/BMC10:30 AM
Latest Shacharit10:39 AM
Daf Yomi6:25 PM
Code Of Jewish Law6:25 PM
Mincha7:15 PM
Maariv8:15 PM
Shabbat Ends8:20 PM
Shabbat Shalom

We apologize for the late delivery of the Shabbat Email. Our email service (Constant Contact) was down most of today.

CAS


Spring is in the air (we hope). Romance blossoms. One of my favorite Shakespearean sonnets crystallizes this spirit in the words "Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds." True love transcends transient appeal and emerges from a meeting of the soul and mind. We celebrate such love between God and the Jewish people on Shabbat Pesach. At the exodus, God engaged the Jewish People and the wedding will occur on Shavuot. We read the Songs of Songs as an expression of our reciprocal and enduring love. As we celebrate this Shabbat, we reflect on "true" love in our lives and the daily opportunities to declare and develop our love of G-d.
We are blessed to welcome Rabbi Yitz Novak of AIPAC as our guest speaker on the 7th Day of Pesach. He will deliver the sermon and also conduct an Israel briefing during kiddush.

Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom
and Chag Sameach!
Rabbi Daniel Cohen


WE WELCOME RABBI YITZ NOVAK TO OUR COMMUNITY. Rabbi Yitz Novak has been involved with AIPAC for five years first as a lay activist, and now as staff. As Northeast Regional Synagogue Initiative Director, Yitz works with leading Rabbis and Lay Leadership of congregations across the Northeast to increase the number of pro-Israel activists in the American Jewish community. Prior to joining AIPAC, Yitz was involved with pro-Israel political activism across the country, and served as the Deputy to the Chief Executive at the Orthodox Union. Yitz attended Yeshiva University for undergraduate and rabbinical studies and currently resides in Bergenfield, New Jersey with his family.

He will speak during Sanctuary Servies on Monday, Passover Day 7 on Finding Your Inner Nachshon and after Kiddush on The Contemporary Pursuit for Jewish Freedom

Yasher Koach To
  • Thanks to Jeff Goldblum of SWC Office Furniture for the donation of our two new bookcases in the Daf Yomi room
Thanks To Our Sponsors
Shabbat Shalom Hospital PackagesThe Linda Beson Nursing Education Fund
Seudat ShlishitCAS, enhanced by Larry & Barbara Miller to commemorate the Yahrtzeit of Barbara's mother
Flowers on the Bimah for the first days of Yom TovCarol & Michael Rosmarin
Kiddush on first Days of Yom TovClaudia & Howard Rimmerman to commemorate Howard's recovery from last year's accident.
Kiddush on the 7th Day of Yom TovMaria & Glenn Reicin for in honor of Glenn's Birthday. Happy Birthday.
Chapel Kiddushthe shul
Sanctuary Kiddushthe shul
Condolences
  • Myles Wolfson and Family on the passing of Nathan Wolfson, in Israel
  • The family of Raisa Kaplan on her passing
Shabbat Topics & Participants
Shacharit/MusafCantor Bokow
SermonRabbi David Walk: Tough Love
UsherMitchell Bell
Daf YomiRabbi Jeff Cahn
Seudah ShlishitRabbi Cohen: Counting of the Omer
Torah ReaderMatt Jelen
Shir Ha ShirimDr. Jay Jubas
Usher: Mitchell Bell
Passover Schedule
Sunday, April 20Shacharit 7:00/8:30 AM
-Day 6/Chol HaMoedCandles7:21 PM
-Omer 5Mincha7:26 PM
Monday, April 21Shacharit 8:00/9:00 AM
-Day 7Future Tots/Tot Shabbat/Mini Minyan10:30 AM
-Omer 6Junior Congregation/BMC10:30 AM
Daf Yomi6:15 PM
Mincha7:25 PM
Candles8:22 PM
Tuesday, April 22Shacharit - Joint Minyan7:45/8:45 AM
-Day 8Yizkor10:15 AM
-Omer 7Future Tots/Tot Shabbat/Mini Minyan10:30 AM
Junior Congregation/BMC10:30 AM
Daf Yomi6:20 PM
Mincha7:10 PM
Neilat HaChag7:30 PM
Yom Tov Ends8:23 PM
Earliest time to eat Chametz if sold through the shul8:45 PM
Week-day Schedule
Shacharit Wednesday-Friday: 6:30 AM/7:30 AM
Daf YomiWednesday-Friday:7:00 AM
MinchaWednesday-Thursday:7:25 PM
Candles next Friday7:26 PM
We Wish A Speedy Recovery To
  • Ariella bat Bracha
  • Aryeh Lev ben Eidel
  • Aviva bat Etta
  • Benzion Ben Mordachai ben Lillian
  • Chaim Volf ben Chana Shayna
  • Chana Necha bat Szlata
  • Channah bat Tzivya
  • Chaya Esther bat Tziporah
  • Chaya Sarah Tzipporah bat Rivka
  • Dalia bat Chana Chaica
  • Devorah bat Leah
  • Dov ben Etel
  • Dovid Levi ben Gittel
  • Efrat bat Yael
  • Einav bat Chana
  • Elisheva bat Miriam
  • Fred ben Irma
  • Geri bat Esther
  • Harav Avraham David ben Toba Leah
  • Harav Dovid Eliyahu ben Avrina
  • Leah bat Tania
  • Lousya bat Jenna
  • Malka Chaya bat Esther Gittel
  • Malka bat Zelda
  • Meryl Miriam bat Rivka
  • Michal Fraida Chava bat Yita Shandel
  • Moshe Baruch ben Chaya Sara
  • Naomi Devorah bat Mindel
  • Perel Etka bat Sara
  • Pesach ben Elsa
  • Rachel bat Malkah
  • Rav Aharon (Harav Aharon Lichtenstein) ben Bluma
  • Refael Ephraim ben Sima
  • Rochel bat Marianna
  • Sarah Rivka bat Channah Rachel
  • Shlomo ben Rachel
  • Shmuel Refael ben Chana
  • Shoshana bat Ruchamah
  • Tovah Chaya bat Tzipporah
  • Y'rachmeal ben Chayah Bat M'shulam Zalman
  • Zahava bat Chaya Sara
  • Zev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
Upcoming Events
Please join us for the 
Annual Royce & Dr. Alfred Wolfsohn Lecture
May 13, 8 pm
Rabbi Abe Cooper, Wiesenthal Center
Report from the Trenches: The New and More Virulent European Anti-Semitism 

SAVE THE DATE Sisterhood's Annual Meeting and Celebration May 4

This year we are pleased to honor an exceptional person: Elisheva Kilner.


UPCOMING CAS EVENTS - Click to learn more/sign up

Stamford Mikvah

CAS FIFTH ANNUAL WOMAN SCHOLAR SERIES
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
Last two classes May 21 & May 28
Rosh Kehilah Dina Najman - Marta d'Atra Kehilat Orach Eliezer
Expert in Jewish bioethics and faculty member at SAR Academy
For men and women!
Future Sessions:
Kavod haBriyot - Human Dignity
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

CAS Classes
SundaysBible from the Beginning 9:15 am-Rabbi David Walk
ThursdaysTalmud Bavli-Masechet Megilla 7:30 pm-Rabbi David Walk
FridaysTaste of Torah 8:15 am-Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Sisterhood Gift Shop

SYLVIA'S CAS SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP
Closed for Passover. We will re-open on April 24th.

Youth Events

UPcoming CAS Youth Events

Purim Boys
Girls
CAS Announcements
  • CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS - CAS "HARVEST NOW" GARDEN Spring is finally here! We need experienced or inexperienced but interested gardeners for this season's Harvest Now garden at the shul. Last year, we grew, harvested and donated over 200 pounds of produce for the local food bank. Let's beat that amount this year! If you want to give 30-60 minutes of your time on a Sunday, early or late in the day, please contact Meredith Cohen at meredithcohen123@gmail.com.
  • BOOK SIGNING BRUNCH WITH RABBIS DANIEL COHEN & DAVID WALK. In celebration of two new books, Mining for Gold, by Rabbi Cohen and Walk through the Parsha by Rabbi Walk, we cordially invite the community to a Book Brunch on Sunday morning, April 27 at 9:15 AM. Both Rabbis will speak about their book and books will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the CAS Adult Education Committee.  
  • HOUSING IS NEEDED FOR THE ANNUAL YACHAD SHABBATON, MAY 2-3. Volunteers needed for housing and transportation. All Junior Yachad members are matched up with a staff member who is responsible for them. The kids have varying degrees of abilities, can stay in separate or same bedrooms. Contact Sharon @ sharwohlberg@gmail.com Please include in response: 1.HOW MANY YOU CAN SLEEP, 2.IF YOU HAVE STAIRS, 3.IF YOU HAVE PETS,4.ADDRESS, 5.PHONE NUMBER  
  • HELP THE CHILDREN-For her Bat Mitzvah project, Rina Marlowe is collecting new or gently used Shabbos or party clothing for the children at Bet Ha’yeled, Amit’s Gilo home for disadvantaged youth. Hang donations in the wardrobe in the back of the coatroom.
  • WELCOME TO OUR SYNAGOGUE PROGRAM Every Shabbat we station ushers at the doors in the sanctuary to welcome people, assist them and enhance the service. 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. Info: Mitchell Bell.
  • 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? CAS offers 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 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. Volunteer to reach out and identify needs, visit, or give a ride. Even small gestures mean a great deal Interested? Vivian Weiss at 203-323-0909 or vivianweiss@gmail.com. Aware of elderly or homebound members in need of outreach? please notify Rabbi Cohen.
  • YOUNG COUPLES COMMITTEE: SHAKESPEARE'S THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA by Shakespeare on the Sound on Thursday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. at Pinkney Park in Rowayton. All you need is a blanket, low lawn chairs and a picnic to join us for the viewing scheduled for Thursday, June 19. Info & RSVP: Laura Tobin at laurabl@gmail.com. Info & directions www.shakespeareonthesound.org
  • NEW TO STAMFORD AND INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP? Contact Saul Skolnick, Ethan Green (203-276-9314) or Rabbi Daniel Cohen.
  • WE WANT YOU FOR BINGO! Volunteers and callers are needed. Join the fun we have a small group of dedicated workers . Contact Roz @ roz@cas-stamford.org or call the shul at 203-358-2200.
  • 8-12TH GRADE TRIP TO YANKEES VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS (7:05 PM) JUNE 17 (Dont miss it!! Its Derek Jeters last season) Leaving CAS at 5:30. If you have your own ride that's fine as well. Limited Number of Tickets. Chaperones needed. $10/ Ticket. Email jsperber3@gmail.com or simply register @ youth.cas-stamford.org.
Community Announcements
  • FCCJBL REGISTRATION is now Open for the 2014 Season! Ages 4-14. Fairfield County Connecticut Jewish Baseball League. Please register on-line @ www.fccjbl.org
  • SAVE THE DATE ... SHULI TAUBES RETURNS TO STAMFORD! Young Israel Family Beit Midrash Program, Sunday, May 4th at the Young Israel of Stamford, light dinner at 6PM, presentation to begin at 6:30PM, "To Believe or Not to Believe - That is the Question: Perspectives on Faith", free and open to the entire community
  • UCONN CENTER FOR JUDAIC & MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES Following are our sponsored lectures in the LUNCH & LEARN SERIES, (Thursdays, 12:00 noon – 1:30 PM): May 1st – The Saul Kwartin Memorial Lecture: "The Afterlife of a Biblical Figure: King Saul in Hebraic and English Literary Traditions" with Dr. Nehama Aschkenasy, UConn-Stamford We will also have a special Yom HaShoah Lecture, "Between Dignity and Despair: Jewish Women and Families in Nazi Germany," with Dr. Marion Kaplan of NYU on Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00 p.m. (free to the community). You may also register by contacting us at stamfordjudaicstudies@uconn.edu or (203) 251-9525.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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. CLOSED FOR PASSOVER
  • BCDS ANNUAL CELEBRATION DINNER Please join Bi-Cultural Day School on Sunday, May 18th, 5:00 PM at the Stamford Hilton Hotel for their Annual Celebration Dinner to honor Mr. Walter Shuchatowitz, Founding Principal, and Mrs. Jacqueline Herman, Principal and Head of School. The Jane Shoztic Award for outstanding teaching will be presented to Mrs. Felicia Carriero and Mr. Frank Cronson. To RSVP and/or place an ad, please visit bcdscelebration.org or contact Eve Nachman, 203-329-2186 x1341, enachman@bcds.org
  • THE 3RD ANNUAL MIKE MILE Sunday, May 18 9 AM - noon. Join us at the 3rd Annual Mike Mile supporting The Michael D. Rothman CIDP Research Fund at Columbia University Medical Center. With a 1 mile fun run (certified and timed course), kids' races for ages 2-12, a bbq, bootcamp, and much more, the Mike Mile will be a great time for the entire family! Click here to sign up!
  • JFS AND THE 17TH ANNUAL FEINSTEIN FOUNDATION $1 MILLION CHALLENGE TO FIGHT HUNGER All April donations to the JFS Kosher Food Pantry count. Please donate grocery, gas & pharmacy gift cards, kosher food items and cash donations. Info Rebekah Kanefsky at rkanefsky@ctjfs.org or 203-921-4161.
  • COLLEGE-GETTING THERE FROM HERE, Thursday, May 8, 6:00 pm In cooperation with EdwardJones. Claire Friedlander, JFS College Consultant, will introduce experts in financing a college education. Join us at the Stamford office of Jewish Family Service, 733 Summer Street, 6th Floor. Refreshments will be served. Free admission. Info: Marisa - Marisa.catino@edwardjones.com or 203-324-4308.
  • 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. Info: Rebekah Kanefsky at 203-921-4161 or rkanefsky@ctjfs.org
  • DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays, 7:45-8:45 pm in Westport For adults who would like to discuss all aspects of separation and divorce, JFS will be restarting a support group in the JFS Westport office, 431 Post Road E. Suite 11. The fee will be $10 per session. You must register to attend by contacting Alexa Griffin at agriffin@ctjfs.org or call at 203-979-0325. At the JFS Stamford office, 733 Summer Street, Suite 602, a Divorce Support Group will be held on Mondays, 7:45-8:45 pm. Info:Kathy Anderson 203-921-4161, ext. 121 or kanderson@ctjfs.org
  • 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.nfo - Rosemarie Delia: (203) 921-4161 or rdelia@ctjfs.org

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