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Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin December 13, 2014 Vayeshev 21 Kislev 5775 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org Schedule Friday Mincha 4:15 PM Candles 4:07 PM Saturday Shacharit 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Coffee & Commentary 8:45 AM Latest Shema 9:30 AM Mishnah & Cocoa 10:15 AM Latest Shacharit 10:16 AM Understanding Prayer 10:30 AM Mini Minyan 10:30 AM Tot Shabbat 10:30 AM Jr.Cong/BMC 10:30 AM Jr.Teen Chat 10:30 AM Code Of Jewish Law 3:15 PM Daf Yomi 3:45 PM Daily Rambam 3:45 PM Mincha 4:05 PM Maariv 5:03 PM Shabbat Ends 5:08 PM Shabbat Shalom How much are we willing to risk to study Torah? Would we risk imprisonment or G-d forbid our lives? The question seems outlandish given our freedom today but one worth pondering in light of the upcoming holiday of Chanukah. Thousands of years ago, the Syrian Greeks attempted to extinguish the fire of Torah from our nation. They forbade observance of Shabbat, circumcision, the establishment of the new month and Torah study. The Greeks understood that a Jew without Judaism cannot survive. Yet, throughout history, whether in the times of Rabbi Akiva, the Shoah, or the former Soviet Union, we have demonstrated a unyielding devotion to the primacy of Torah. It is Torah that inspires, educates and fuels our future. In this spirit, I want to offer thanks and a challenge. First,Yasher Koach to the participants in this years MALT trip and Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein for his leadership. It was an extraordinary few days of learning and living Torah in Israel. Second, as we approach Chanukah, consider committing to a daily regimen of Torah study. We have a sacred obligation to engage in learning every day. Consider a selection from Ethics of our Fathers, an aliyah a day or one Halacha a day. Here are some resources: http://www.dailyhalacha.com/ www.ou.org www.chabad.org www.aish.com I invite you to join me as I embark on a new three year study cycle of Maimonides Mishneh Torah. We begin on Sunday and commit to one chapter a day. Click here to find the text If you would like to join me on the three year cycle, please email me and I will send you a calendar and resources. This effort is part of a popular new initiative in Israel and also started many years ago by the Lubavitcher Rebbe. http://www.mishnetorah.co.il/ http://www.chabad.org/news/article_cdo/aid/2789059/jewish/Worldwide-Celebration-Completing-Maimonides-Mishneh-Torah.htm We are blessed with the freedom to learn every day. As we celebrate Chanukah, let us celebrate not only through gifts but with a renewed appreciation to the primacy and vitality of Torah in our lives. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and Happy Chanukah! Rabbi Daniel Cohen  Follow Rabbi Cohen on his You Tube Channel - click here to view Listen to his podcasts rabbidanielcohenpodcasts.blogspot.com on YouTube on his search The Elijah Moment at Starbucks Follow Rabbi Cohen on his Elijah Campaign in the Media- click a link Elijah at Starbucks Elijah Moment on Face Book Huffington Post: Bible-Based Campaign Aims to Pay-it-Forward This Holiday Season 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 YU's Chanuka To-Go  www.yutorah.org/togo/chanuka New Class- Join the Thousands studying the Rambam Mishneh Torah. The new three year cycle begins this Sunday. Rabbi Cohen will be leading this initiative. The text and schedule can be found here. http://www.chabad.org/dailystudy/rambam.htm. Daily Rambam Classes will be held on Sundays 815 AM, 20 minutes before Shabbat mincha, Monday - Fridays at 715 AM. 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 Weekday Schedule Candles Next Friday 4:09 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 Tuesday Chanukah: 1 Candle Wednesday Chanukah: 2 Candles Thursday Chanukah: 3 Candles Friday Chanukah: 4 Candles Mazal Tov to Dr. Stuart Waldstreicher for receiving the Doctor of the Quarter at Stamford Hospital to Gail and Bob Loonin on the recent marriage of their son, Jonathan Loonin to Nicole Bates. to UJF Volunteers of the Year - Zeena Hine, Robert Hoff, Jill Kaplan, Janet Welckovich, Michael Wirgin to Laura & David Katz on Mitchell's Bar Mitzvah Thanks To Our Sponsors Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages the Linda Beson Nursing Education Fund Chapel Kiddush Tracy & Tom Volet in commemoration of the yahrzeits of his parents Sanctuary Kiddush Laura & David Katz in honor of Mitchell's Bar Mitzvah Shabbat Topics & Participants Shacharit/Musaf Cantor Bokow Torah Readers Jay Jubas Sermon Rabbi Daniel Cohen Daf Yomi David Bessaleli Usher Joe Zalis Seudat Shlishit Rabbi David Walk: Hilchot Chanukah Sign Up For These Events Click on one of these upcoming events! 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 Teenage Shmooze  Thursday, December 18 - 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. This program is being sponsored by NCSY 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 2015 Bar / Bat Mitzvah Classes  Sunday, January 11 - 9:30 AM Class for boys becoming Bar Mitzvah, led by Rabbi Daniel Cohen & girls becoming Bat Mitzvah, led by Diane Cohen CAS Youth Panoply Fundraiser - January 17  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! Upcoming Events 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.  Click here to view the itinerary CAS Men's Club - Pacific House Homeless Shelter - December 25, 2014 CAS Chesed Community, We've now got  commitments for Turkey, Meat Balls, Sweet potatoes,  Brussel sprouts, Salad, Cranberry Sauce, Bread, Cookies and a Noodle dish but the guys need gloves and hats.  (Also we have music and place mats...) though we do still need Sterno and Salami. Please locate and get Men's Large gloves, Hats and Scarves or Socks - and let us know what you've gotten so that we can hand them out to all 80 guys. Tell us what you can bring to the either the homeless shelter or shul directly on 12/15 by emailing wizdrbel@yahoo.com or calling 203-722-3512. Remember the Pacific House counts on us only once a year, lets make it special. Mitchell Bell 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 CAS Classes Sunday Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Daily Rambam - 8:15 AM Rabbi David Walk - Bible from the Beginning. - 9:15 AM Monday-Friday Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Daily Rambam - 7:15 AM Monday Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Morning Mussar; Path to Spritual Greatness - 8:20 am 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 Daniel Cohen -Power of the Prophets 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Rabbi Daniel Cohen-Depths of Genesis 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Rabbi Daniel Cohen -Parsha Perspectives and Paradigms 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM 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; Path to Spritual Greatness - 8:05 am Rabbi Daniel Cohen -The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - 8:15 - 8:45 AM CAS Announcements 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 YOU The end of the year is full of organizations asking for your financial help. CAS is your synagogue, your community and your family. If you have open charges or pledges on your synagogue account, Please make a payment before December 31. It will help us and the quality programs we strive to provide, will continue. End of year giving is ALWAYS appreciated. 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 - Community Announcements CAS Bulletin Policy for Community Announcements We welcome all community-related announcements We publish all community-related announcements, as received, without editing, as listings in our email Shabbat/Holiday Bulletin. It is read by 400+ people each week We publish a selection of these announcements, as listings, and as space permits, in our printed bulletin distributed on Shabbat and holidays. We distribute 200+ copies per week We welcome paid display or listing advertising in our email and printed bulletins by any community group or business. Contact the office for pricing. Deadline for all announcements is 3pm Thursdays. Please email your announcement in listing form, to bulletin@cas-stamford.org. Please check grammar and spelling-we do not edit! BELDOTTI BAKERY HAS DONUTS FOR CHANUKAH A wide variety of dairy treats, filled with chocolate, caramel, or jelly. BI-CULTURAL DAY SCHOOL PARLOR MEETING Meet with BCDS administration and parents to learn more about the advantages of a day school education. Hosted by Tzivia and Gabe Moreen December 15th at 8pm. For more information, please contact Joanne Karow at jkarow@bcds.org or (203)-329-2186 COMMUNITY CHANUKAH CONCERT & CELEBRATION - SUNDAY DECEMBER 21, 4 - 6PM Rippowam Middle School - High Ridge Road Featuring 8th Day - as well as the children of our local Jewish Day schools. In Collabration with BCDS, Carmel Academy, Gan Yeladim & Sara Walker ISRAEL BONDS This Chanukah, give the gift of Israel to your children, grandchildren and relatives! For one night of Chanukah, celebrate Israel and buy an Israel Bond. With bonds starting now at $36, and easily purchased online, this is a perfect gift for the holidays. The more ties we can forge between our children and the State of Israel, the greater likelihood they will understand and appreciate their Jewish heritage, and the stronger Israel will be in the future. Israel Bonds is one of the many vehicles that can be utilized to build linkage between our children and Israel. By gifting an Israel Bond, we send a message to our children that it is as important to loan our monies to Israel as it is to make charitable gifts to our Jewish homeland. At the same time you are teaching your children about making sound investment decisions. Israel has a perfect record of payment of principal and interest on Israel Bonds. The purchase of an Israel Bond is a meaningful expression of commitment to the future strength of the State of Israel and helps to build every aspect of Israel's economy, making it both strong and resilient. For more information, contact Cynthia Blustein, Development Corporation for Israel, at 914-713-9003 or make a purchase online at www.israelbonds.com. This is not an offering, which can be made only by prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before investing to fully evaluate the risks associated with investing in Israel bonds. You may review all our prospectuses by clicking here: http://www.israelbonds.com/invest/prospectuses.aspx. Alternatively, if you wish to receive any prospectus by mail, please contact our office at 914-713-9003 and we will send you a copy. EXPERIENCE A SHABBAT OF SPIRITUALITY AND ENLIGHTENMENT with Rabbi Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, Rabbanit Chana Henkin, Malcolm Hoenlein, Richard Joel and many others at the OU Convention, December 26-28 in Tarrytown, NY. Space is limited - register today at ou.org/convention THE JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY (JHS) Co-sponsored by Selah Reconstructionist Congregation. From Vienna to Hollywood. Hollywood Mogul: Eric Pleskow Sunday, December 14 1:30PM Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens. Academy Award winner Eric Pleskow will be interviewed by his daughter Michelle Abt, President of Selah. The interview will cover the story of Eric Pleskow's remarkable life - from a Jewish schoolboy living in Nazi-occupied Austria, to his return to Europe as an American soldier, and his subsequent brilliant career as a Hollywood film producer. As president of United Artists, the studio won the Academy Award (Oscar) for the best picture three years in a row (1975: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, 1976: Rocky, 1977: Annie Hall). In 1978, Eric Pleskow left United Artists to found Orion Pictures, which he directed until 1992. Their greatest successes were Amadeus, Dances with Wolves and The Silence of the Lambs. Since 1998, Pleskow has been president of the Film Festival Viennale in Vienna. The JHS Featured Program starts at 1:30 PM, refreshments at 1:00 PM. Free and open to the public. JHS DECEMBER BOOK TALK Friedman's Fables by Edwin H. Friedman. Presenter: Rabbi Jay TelRav. Can human behavior be changed? These tales demonstrate how this can be achieved. Wednesday, December 17 @ 10:00AM Stamford JCC. Questions about the programs? Contact Marcie Schoenfeld at 203-359-9148 or email elissa@de-kaplan.com or see website: http//www.jhsfc-ct.orq WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY OF UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER STAMFORD, NEW CANAAN AND DARIEN THE STAMFORD CHAPTER OF HADASSAH BI-CULTURAL DAY SCHOOL & CARMEL ACADEMY PROUDLY SPONSOR THE 2014 WINTER HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE Benefiting David's Treasure Tree at Stamford Hospital Toy Drop-off Deadline: Tuesday, December 16th Chaired By: Dinah Miller Marlowe. Can you tell me more about David's Treasure Tree? Inside the closet at David's Treasure Tree Chanukah and Christmas are holidays that bring smiles to the faces of children as they open their presents. But for children who are ill in the hospital, these smiles may be few and far between. David's Treasure Tree, in the pediatric unit at Stamford Hospital, helps children recover those smiles and moments of joy. A child admitted to the hospital can select a toy from the treasure tree. Robin and Joseph Kanarek, who brought the concept of the toy closet to Stamford Hospital, dedicated the closet to their son, David, who died of leukemia in 2000 at the age of fifteen. The treasure tree is filled with new toys donated from local organizations, businesses and the community. How Can My Family Help? This year on Chanukah, make one night a Mitzvah Night, a night of giving. Women's Philanthropy is collecting unwrapped new toys and games to fill David's Treasure Tree closet located at the Stamford hospital. Let the kids be a part of this important mitzvah and allow them to choose a new toy to donate, or take them shopping to purchase one. Remind them to think of a toy or a game that can be used alone and for quiet play. Sounds Great, What's Next? It's easy, simply drop off gifts in the drop boxes at Bi-Cultural Day School, Carmel Academy or the United Jewish Federation offices, located upstairs in the JCC Stamford building SOOSH IS PARTNERING WITH THE STAMFORD FIRE FIGHTERS in delivering smiles this Holiday Season! Bring an unwrapped toy to Soosh and receive a coupon for a free appetizer of your choice (coupon valid during lunch hours only)! All toys collected will be donated to the Stamford Fire Fighters Toy Drive. See you at Soosh SPEAK UP FOR ISRAEL FOR ADULTS For the past two years the JCC and UJF have successfully impacted the lives of teens by preparing them with an increased knowledge of Israel and the ability to advocate for Israel as they go off to college. Based on adult interest, we are excited to offer monthly sessions for adults to learn the history and complexities surrounding Israel - past and present. All levels of knowledge are welcome as we embark on deep and meaning discussions. Hear from guest speakers from AIPAC, ADL, StandWithUS and other organizations. You can attend the AIPAC conference on your own to enhance your learning experience. Led by Or Berger, the JCC Israeli Shaliach. Mondays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. (7 sessions) Dates: Oct. 20; Nov. 17; Dec.15; Jan. 26; (March 1-3 AIPAC Conference on own); April 27; May 18 FREE CHILDREN'S BOOKS IN HEBREW TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES 2-8 The goal of Sifriyat Pijama B'America is to enhance knowledge and affinity for Jewish values from a young age and to retain a strong Jewish identity and appreciation of Hebrew. SP-BA provides an opportunity for families to create a tradition of reading bedtime stories in Hebrew and engaging in meaningful conversations. Info: www.sp-ba.org/online-registration 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). SAVE THE DATE - THE NATIONAL YIDDISH THEATRE - FOLKSBIENE PRESENTS FROM ROSENFELD TO ROBESON MARCH 19, 2015 AT TEMPLE BETH EL, STAMFORD Starring Elmore James and Zalmen Mlotek. Just back from its debut at the Singer festival in Warsaw, Poland, Broadway and international opera star, Elmore James and Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene take you on a musical journey through the repertoire of Paul Robeson, the great African American singer, actor and civil rights activist. Together, they explore the pathos inherent in love ballads, songs of the sweatshop and slavery, melodies of spirituality, protest and hope. This new concert breathes fresh life into its interpretations of classics Yiddish songs, songs of revolutionary poets, Holocaust era partisans and Broadway favorites. 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 Click here to add a name to this list Sisterhood Gift Shop SYLVIA'S CAS SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP Sunday 9 - 11:00am 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 * excludes mezuzah klafs. CAS Youth Thank You/ Hakarat Hatov/ Welcome Corner This week's Mini Minyan Kiddush is being sponsored by Meredith and David Cohen in honor of Eden's birthday. Thank you and happy birthday! Thank you to the children who made special Chanukah cards for the senior luncheon this coming week. This weekend.... -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 Morahs Nicole and Carly this week in the Chapel at 10:30 am -Bnai Mitzvah Club will meet in the Simcha Room at 10:30 with Rabbi Parhi. -Jr. Teen Chat will be led by Daniella in the Social Hall at 10:30 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, gelt 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 at 5:45 pm from the CAS parking lot and returns there after the game. Saturday night, Jan 17th - Youth PANOPLY Fundraiser - For Adults of all Ages Game & Auction Night out Save the date for a fun night of Panoply 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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