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Shabbat Bulletin | December 6, 2014 | Vayishlach
| 14 Kislev 5775 |
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| Schedule | | Friday | | Mincha | 4:15 PM | | Candles | 4:07 PM | | Jr Teen Oneg At YI | 8:00 PM | | Saturday | | Shacharit | 8:00 AM
9:00 AM | | Latest Shema | 9:25 AM | | Teen Minyan | 9:30 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:12 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Tot Shabbat | 10:30 AM | | Mini Minyan | 10:30 AM | | Jr Cong | 10:30 AM | | Daf Yomi | 3:15 PM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 3:15 PM | | Mincha | 4:05 PM | | Maariv | 5:03 PM | | Shabbat Ends | 5:08 PM |
| | Fill the Void: A Response to the Har Nof Massacre Thank G-d, our MALT journey to Israel has been meaningful, uplifting and rewarding on so many levels. A special Yasher Koach to Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein for organizing such a memorable trip. Below is one reflection from this week. This past week, I had dinner with my nephew Moshe Dovid who studies at Yeshivat Torat Moshe where Rabbi Moshe Twersky served as a teacher of Torah. During the week of shiva, a single candle burned in his empty classroom. A tribute to the immense loss of his presence. No students and only a flame. Yet, how do we respond to the tragic loss of his life, his colleagues and the Druze officer? The families lives are forever changed. Yet, how can we pay tribute to them and grow from the experience? The answer is to fill the void. We had the privilege yesterday to hear Rabbi Dovid Kopinsky, brother of Rabbi Aryeh Kopinsky who was also murdered in Har Nof. He shared that his brother was deeply committed to Torah and also Chesed. He looked for opportunities to help wherever he could. Imagine now the vacuum that exists in the world without the goodness of his brother, his colleagues and the Druze officer. Rather than respond in revenge, fear, or grief, we must fill their void. We assume the mantle to increase our study of Torah and acts of kindness. We are charged in their memory to infuse the world with holiness in the merit of their souls. The Talmud states that when one of the ten martyrs died wrapped in a Torah scroll the letters flew off the parchment. Our sacred task is to insure their letters return to earth. We are blessed with life. If you are reading this, you are fortunate to be endowed with the opportunity today to restore light into a world of darkness. What will be your contribution to filling the void? What will be your #elijahmoment? Blessing from Israel and wishes for peace, comfort and growth in the days ahead. Shabbat shalom, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Follow Rabbi Cohen Follow Rabbi Cohen on his Elijah Campaign in the Media- click a link
Rabbi Cohen will be in Israel until Wednesday, December 10th. He is accessible via email. For emergencies, contact Rabbi Walk at 203-918-1957
Service Notes: - Friday night Shabbat Services December 19 will include a "Carlebach-style" service.
- Sancuary Services will start at 8:45 am on December 20
- In anticipation of upcoming boys' bar mitzvahs, we will invite them to lead Kabbalat Shabbat once a month and Mizmor l'David twice a month, on a rotation starting after Thanksgiving. Interested? Contact Chazan Bokow.
- In anticipation of upcoming girls' bat mitzvahs, we invite them to share a brief Dvar Torah at Seudat Shlishit. For more information, contact Rabbi Cohen
Message from Cantor Bokow Dear Friends I am now the coordinator of the weekly leining (Torah reading) and what I have been working on is on streamlining the process of the leiners so that we are prepared as a shul with the leining without the last minute pressure of looking for a leiner. I have set up a rotation of "regulars" who have volunteered to assist us. The schedule is set up approximately 6-8 weeks in advance and allows those who lein to prepare the parsha for our benefit. Having said this, I strongly encourage those who wish to participate in the leining from time to time,even if it is just an aliyah or two to please do so. This is a wonderful opportunity to lein your bar-mitzvah parsha or aliyah for the shul. Please do so by contact me as EARLY as possible so that I may put your name on the schedule without having someone else on the schedule prepare needlessly. Looking forward to working with you this. Warm regards, Cantor B |
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| CAS FIRE EVACUATION PROCEDURES -PLEASE READ!
WE PLAN A FIRE DRILL THIS SHABBAT, DECEMBER 6 - If you see smoke or flames, activate the nearest fire alarm. The alarm makes a very loud piercing sound. Once this alarm reaches the alarm company, they notify the fire and police departments. If you have a cell phone dial (911)
- If the fire is in a small localized area, use a fire extinguisher. Do not attempt to fight a large or spreading fire. Leave the building immediately. Do not try to get you coat- leave the building. This is an emergency. Do not assume that it is a drill.
- Each area of the Synagogue has an emergency exit card, showing the closest and fastest exits. Proceed to the nearest exit in an efficient and orderly manner. Assist those in need as you leave. The Gabayim/Rabbi from each minyan will remove at least one sefer torah from the aron kodesh.
- Once outside the building, move towards the former Hebrew School building at the end of the parking lot. Await instructions.
- DO NOT try to go to your children. If they are in groups, they will be evacuated as a group by their youth leaders. You will find them at their evacuation points - in the church parking lot.
- Do not re-enter the building without authorization from the incident commander, emergency personnel or Rabbi.
- DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR-Only use stairways or exits.
- Emergency Exits- Please use the closest door to your seat:
- Men's balcony (Strawberry Hill Side) - exit down the stairs toward Colonial Road or out the Strawberry Hill main entrance.
- Women's balcony - exit down the stairs toward Colonial Road or out the Strawberry Hill main entrance.
- Main sanctuary Floor - men's section - Use the closest emergency exit to your seat
- Main sanctuary Floor - women's section, Use the closest emergency exit to your seat
- Chapel-exit out the two back exit doors toward the parking lot
- Simcha Room-exit either down either staircase towards the main entrance on Colonial Road.
- Social Hall - exit out the doors near either kitchen or the door on Strawberry Hill Avenue.
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| Candles Next Friday | 4:07 PM | | Daf Yomi | Sunday 7:45 am, Monday-Friday 7:00 am | | Shacharit | Sunday: 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM/7:30 AM | | Mincha | Sunday-Thursday: 4:15 PM |
- to Phyllis & Martin Shapiro on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Ella Rose Shapiro, daughter of Sharon and Rony Shapiro
- to Susan and Len Mark -- the honorees & recipients of the Humanitarian Award at the Tower of Hope Gala on behalf of the Israel Cancer Research Fund
- to parents Leah & Greg Miller, grandparents Flossy & Sam Fischel and Charlotte & Alan Miller, and great-grandmother Guta Fischel on the birth of baby girl
- to Judy & Bob Raymond on the birth of a grandson
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| Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages | the Linda Beson Nursing Education Fund | | Sanctuary Kiddush | Larry Miller in celebration of Barbara's milestone birthday | | Teen Minyan Kiddush | the Steinmetz family in honor of the WHHS 9th grade girls shabbaton, and Ari and Rica Lieberman in celebration of Gabriella's birthday | | Chapel Kiddush | Sponsors welcome, please see Irwin when he returns | | CAS Security Caps used during Fire Drill | CAS Men's Club |
| Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Shacharit/Musaf | Cantor Bokow | | Torah Reader | Gil Orbach | | Shiur | Andrew Bein: What Happened at the Jabbuk Ford | | Sermon | Rabbi David Walk: Wrestling Your Demons | | Seudat Shlishit | Rabbi David Walk: Building Monuments: Ya'akov and our laws of tombstones | | Daf Yomi | Dr. Jeffrey Cahn | | Usher | Elisheva Kilner |
| Click on one of these upcoming events! Teenage Shmooze Thursday, December 11 - 7:00 PM  Get ready to Soosh and to Shmooze! How do you feel about free sushi? What about friends? What about a chance to have real discussions about what it means to be Jewish? Run for you. Run by you. CAS Chanukah Senior Lunch December 17 - Wednesday, December 17 - 12:00 PM  Join us for a Chanukah Senior Luncheon. Award winning composer Elliot Weiss and soprano Doris Weiss will treat us to an entertaining and uplifting musical celebration of holiday favorites, the best of the American songbook and a little mamaloshon on the side. Chairs: Janet Bein and Diane Cohen Nachum Segal Saturday, December 20 - 11:00 AM  Sermon - Dancing at Many Weddings: Working with the Diverse Jewish Community After Kiddush - 30 Years on the Air: My Favorite Jewish Celebrity Interviews Seudat Shlishit - Through a Media Lens: Changes I've Witnessed in the Orthodox Community CAS Youth Dodgeball December 20 Saturday, December 20 - 7:00 PM  for all high school students $10/player Prizes for the winners! When you sign up, please list the four other members of your team CAS Chanukah Yom Iyun December 21 Sunday, December 21 - 8:30 AM  The Festival of Lights on the Year's Darkest Day Featuring three separate shiurim by Rabbi Daniel Feldman, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva University Breakfast & Latkes CAS Youth Brooklyn Nets Game - December 27 Saturday, December 27 - 6:00 PM  JOIN THE CAS YOUTH AT Nets vs. Pacers Who: Grades 4 and up (younger can join if accompanied by a parent). Where: Leaving the Agudath Sholom parking lot at 6:00 pm sharp and returning after the game; around 11:45 pm. Cost: $63 for members/ $68 for non members - includes ticket and transportation. ANNUAL CHALLENGES IN EDUCATION PROGRAM Saturday, January 10 - 12:15 PM  INTEGRATING ISRAEL INTO THE JUDAIC STUDIES CURRICULUM Rabbi Yotav Eliach, Principal, Rambam Mesivta Rabbi Eliezer Rubin, Head of School, Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Moderator: Rabbi David Israel, Rabbinic Dean Bi-Cultural Day School Program Chair: Michael Feldstein CAS Youth Fundraiser Saturday, January 17 - 7:00 PM  Youth Fundraiser - For Adults of all Ages Game and Auction Night Out Save the date for a fun night of Panopoly with a HUGE grand prize and amazing items up for auction. Reserve your babysitters now this is a night out that no one will want to miss! |
| 5775 /2014-15 CAS Events:
Celebrating 125 Years of Community, Activism and Spirituality - Shabbat with JM in the AM Host Nachum Segal - December 19-20, 2014
- CAS Jewish Education Shabbat - January 9-10, 2015
- Beth Din of America Yakar Shabbat -February 13-14, 2015
- AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington DC - March 1-3, 2015
- Shabbat Across Stamford - Shabbat, March 13, 2015
- 125th Anniversary Commemorative Lecture in Memory of Rabbi Joseph Ehrenkranz - Spring 2015
- CAS Dinner Dance Celebrating 125 years - March 22, 2015
- Israel Remembrance and Independence Day Commemoration and Celebration - April 22, 2015
- Shavuot Scholar in Residence Program - May 24-25, 2015
- Israel Day Parade in New York City - May 31, 2015
- CAS Israel Family Mission - August 3-13, 2015
Join Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen for a Family Summer Mission to Israel in August 2015. Informational meeting: Jan. 25th 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM at CAS Explore the breadth and depth of the land. Great for first timers or veterans. The trip is uniquely tailored for adults with their children and grandchildren filled with history coming alive and a fostering a love of the natural beauty of our homeland. If you are thinking of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah in Israel, this is the perfect trip! For more information, contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org or 203-252-8252.
CAS Men's Club - Pacific House Homeless Shelter - December 25, 2014 We are planning on feeding the homeless men again. These are mostly able bodied men who agree to the strict rules of the PacificHouse going out looking for work, and agreeing to inspections and the like. There are usually 60-80 men at the luncheon we provide. - Clean, peel, prepare and accent the kosher food in the Shul kitchen from 9-11
- From 11-11:30 transport the food to 25 Pacific St - the Pacific House Homeless Shelter
- From 11:30-12 Setup - put out the placemats, set the tables, ready the drinks and trays
Must reserve in advance - Serve the first group from 12-1pm appetizers, main dish, dessert and drinks
- Serve the 2nd group from 1-2pm appetizers, main dish, dessert and drinks
We are looking for food donations of meat balls, vegetables, noodle dishes (all meat or parve), fruit plates, and the like. Please contact wizdrbel@yahoo.comfor more details or to sign up.
Annual Children's Chanukah Book Drive December 14th-December 28th CAS Lobby New or gently used children's books (for infants and children through 8th grade) Books donated will benefit the programs of Read to Grow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting early literacy. For more information contact: Sarah Poland - Spoland333@yahoo.com |
| Sunday | Rabbi David Walk - Bible from the Beginning. - 9:15 AM | | Monday | Rabbi David Walk- D'var Yom b'yomo Timely Topics - 12:15 pm (BCDS) | | Rabbi David Walk - 7:30 PM-Mishneh Brurah-Laws of Tefila | | Tuesday | Rabbi David Walk - 7:30-8:20 PM. The Evolution of the American Synagogue: A History of How Jewish Communities Developed in the United States | | Thursday | Rabbi David Walk -Talmud Megillah - 7:30 PM | | Friday | Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Morning Mussar - 7:15 AM | | Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Pre-Shabbas Taste of Torah-8:15 AM |
- THE CAS MEN'S CLUB HAS A CHESED OPPORTUNITY COMING UP. On 12/25/14 we are feeding the homeless at Pacific House. Please let wizdrbel@yahoo.com know what you can help provide.
- HELP US HELP OTHERS 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. If you are aware of elderly or homebound members in need of outreach, please enter their name on our website for our Chesed committee to follow-up. www.cas-stamford.org
- LIGHT UP STAMFORD FOR CHANUKAH IN HONOR OF OUR 125TH ANNIVERSARY Agudath Sholom wants to spread the light on each night of Chanukah in our community. We will be identifying 8 locations around the area to light a menorah and share the joy and spirit of the holiday. We are looking for volunteers, families who want to be part of this special and unique project. For more information, contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org
- CHANUKAH YOM IYUN - "THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ON THE YEAR'S DARKEST DAY" Sunday, December 21. Featuring Rabbi Daniel Feldman, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva University. Minyan at 8:30AM, followed by breakfast, three different shiurim, and mincha at 12:30 pm. Sign up at www.cas-stamford.org.
- ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CHANUKAH BOOK DRIVE DECEMBER 14-28 CAS Lobby. New or gently used children's books (for infants and children through 8th grade), Books donated will benefit the programs of Read to Grow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting early literacy. Info: Sarah Poland, Spoland333@yahoo.com
- IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING We need you to help secure our Synagogue. As you come to the building, please be aware of your surroundings. If you see something out of the ordinary, please let someone know about it. This will keep everyone safe.
- 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. If you are aware of elderly or homebound members in need of outreach, please notify Rabbi Cohen.
- NEW TO STAMFORD AND INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP? Contact Saul Skolnick, Jessie Brand (Jessieoser@gmail.com) or Rabbi Daniel Cohen.
- WE WANT YOU FOR BINGO! Players needed. Join in on the fun we have every week at 6:00 PM -
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| We Wish A Speedy Recovery To |
- Abraham ben Miriam Rachel
- Aharon Tzvi ben Sarah
- Ami ben Sara
- Avraham Shmuel ben Sheyna
- Bela Devora bat Rachel
- Chaim Avram ben Leah
- Chaim Yechiel ben Malka
- Chana Liba bat Yaakova
- Chana bat Shulamit
- Chaya Malka bat Yosepha
| - Chaya Priva bat Leah
- Chaya Sarah Tzipporah bat Esther
- Dinah bat Esther
- Eitan ben Sarah
- Eliahu Aharon ben Yocheved Irta Etel
- Hennia bat Musah
- Leah bat Bayla
- Moshe Baruch ben Chaya Sara
- Naomi Devorah bat Mindel
- Nira bat Rachel
| - Rayna bat Necha
- Refael Ephraim ben Sima
- Sarah Rivka bat Channah Rachel
- Sarah bat Etta Ziesel
- Shmuel Yeruchim ben Beyla
- Smadar Rut bat Chana
- Yochanan ben Alisa
- Yosef Fishel ben Miriam Zlata
- Ze'ev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
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| SYLVIA'S CAS SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP
Sunday 9 - 12:30 Tuesday & Thursday 12-2pm, Wednesday 2-4 PM.
Please come to Sylvia's for all of your Chanukah shopping needs. We have many new items.
Coupon - 20 percent off * 1 item per customer
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| Thank You/ Hakarat Hatov/ Welcome Corner Welcome to the BCDS 6th grade class and all of their teachers for their annual Shabbaton! Welcome to the WHHS Girls Shabbaton! Thank you to our sponsors of this week's Teen Kiddush- the Steinmetz family in honor of the WHHS girl's Shabbaton, and Ari and Rica Lieberman in honor of Gabriella's birthday. This weekend.... *JOINT TEEN ONEG (Grades 9-12) - Friday night 8:00-10:00pm at the YI "Bayit" (youth house). Walking groups available upon request. -Mishna and Hot Cocoa in the Simcha room at 10:15 with Rabbi Jeiger (we will continue in chapter 2 of Brachot). -Tot Shabbat will be led by Morahs Irene, Danielle and Simone in the Youth Classroom at 10:30 am. - Mini Minyan will be led by Morahs Debbie, Rivka and Devorah this week in the library at 10:30 am. - Jr. Cong. will be led by Josh and Morah Carly this week in the Chapel at 10:30 am -Bnai Mitzvah Club PLEASE JOIN EITHER JR CONG OR TEEN MINYAN at 10:30 am. -TEEN MINYAN will be led by Daniella in the Social Hall at 9:30 am. Full Teen Minyan Schedule: Dec. 20 Jan 3 and 17 Feb. 21 and 28 March 7 and 28 May 2, 25 and 30 June 13 Coming Soon-A Jammed Packed Nov.-Dec: Shabbat, Dec 20th - Chanukah in Groups What do you get when you combine Awesome Shabbat groups with Chanukah?? More fun that you can imagine - try dreidel contests, sufganiyot, and so much more.... make sure you do not miss groups this week - trust me! -TEEN (GRADES 9-12) GLOW IN THE DARK DODGEBALL - show off your skills and win great prizes! Sign up online today!
Saturday night, Dec 27th - Nets Game
Limited number of tickets available - Nets vs Pacers -a game you don't want to miss. Bus leaves right after Shabbat ends from the CAS parking lot and returns there after the game. Saturday night, Jan 17th - Youth CONNECTIONS Fundraiser - For Adults of all Ages Game & Auction Night Out Save the date for a fun night of Panopoly with a HUGE grand prize and amazing items up for auction. Reserve your babysitters now this is a night out that no one will want to miss! If you would like to celebrate your child's birthday or special accomplishment by sponsoring a special "kiddush" or a Mishna and Hot Cocoa in their honor, please email me at rabbijeiger@hotmail.com If you would like to help support the Youth Department, please visit http://youth.cas-stamford.org/giving for all of our sponsorship opportunities. Shabbat Shalom! Rabbi Jeiger |
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