 | | | | Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin | December 27, 2014 | Vayigash
| 5 Tevet 5775 |
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| Schedule | | Friday | | Mincha | 4:15 PM | | Candles | 4:13 PM | | Saturday | | Shacharit | 8:00 AM
9:00 AM | | Coffee & Commentary | 8:45 AM | | Latest Shema | 9:37 AM | | Mishnah/Hot Cocoa | 10:15 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:23 AM | | Tot Shabbat | 10:30 AM | | Mini Minyan | 10:30 AM | | Jr Cong/BMC | 10:30 AM | | Jr Teen Chat | 10:30 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Daf Yomi | 3:50 PM | | Daily Rambam | 3:50 PM | | Mincha | 4:10 PM | | Maariv | 5:09 PM | | Shabbat Ends | 5:14 PM |
| The coming Thursday marks not only the secular New Year but more importantly a fast day, the 10th of Tevet. The day commemorates the beginning of the siege on Jerusalem about 2500 years ago. The event led to the destruction of the Temple on the ninth of Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. The fast begins at dawn (5:51 AM) and ends at nightfall. (5:11 PM) What is the message of the fast for us today? We believe that a fast day is not simply an opportunity for gastronomic distress but rather an expression of solidarity with the Jewish people. It is a day to collectively awaken our souls to our national plight and recommit to dedicating our lives to G-d, Torah and the Jewish people. It is a day of national and personal introspection. Every occurrence in life is under G-d's providence and in times of insecurity and threats to Israel a fast day is intended to arouse G-d's mercy and pray for peace. Not a week goes by without me being asked about Israel, anti-semitism and current events. From afar, Israel appears in one light but up close we are privileged to a different perspective. This Shabbat, I will share some post Chanukah reflections from my recent trip to Israel with the MALT participants. Also, please take a moment to think about supporting the shul as we approach the end of year. Thank G-d, we provide multiple gateways of connection for a broad membership and we are grateful for your generosity and engagement. You can easily make a donation to our Chanukah Appeal - just click here Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and blessings in the weeks ahead Rabbi Daniel Cohen Follow Rabbi Cohen Follow Rabbi Cohen on his Elijah Moment Campaign - Nachum Segal Interviewed Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Pastor Greg Doll About "The Elijah Moment Campaign" and Spreading Light in the Holiday Season click here to listen
Special Thanks to Mitchell Bell, the Men's Club, and helpers for their hard work in preparing and serving food at Pacific House on Christmas morning Did you hear Nachum Segal speak last Shabbat? Would you like to listen to his morning radio show, JM in the AM, Monday through Friday from 6-10AM? You can access a live stream by visiting www.nachumsegal.com or www.jmintheam.org ...or you can download a free app (iPhone or Android version) by searching for the Nachum Segal Network Please answer the CAS Chanukah Appeal Thanks to the members who have contributed to our Chanukah/Year-End Appeal. Your support enables us to continue to offer a wide variety of services and programming. Thanks! Year end Deadline to Maintain Your Membership Please take the opportunity to maintain your CAS membership in good standing by paying any amounts owed for dues, fees, or pledges by December 31, 2014. Any concerns, please contact Saul Skolnick, Director of Operations
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. |
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| Candles Next Friday | 4:19 PM | | Daf Yomi | Sunday 7:45 am, Monday-Friday 7:00 am | | Shacharit | Sunday: 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Wednesday: 6:30 AM/7:30 AM, Thursday: 7:00 AM/8:30 AM, Friday: 6:30 AM/7:30 AM | | Mincha | Sunday-Thursday: 4:20 PM | | Thursday | Asara BTevet (Fast starts 5:51 AM Fast ends 5:11 PM), New Years Day |
| Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages | Gloria Green in memory of her beloved father and grandfather Neal Chassen on his 21st yahrzeit 30 Kislev -- Gloria Green, Cheryl Frydman, Stacey Mintz, Ethan Green and the Linda Beson Nursing Education Fund | | Sanctuary Kiddush | Gayle and Howard Rothman in memory of Harry Rothman on the occasion of his 25th yahrzeit | | Chapel Kiddush | Deena & David Bessaleli in honor of our grandchildren in Israel and the United States |
- to Howard Rothman and the entire Rothman Family on the passing of Howard's Aunt, Ruth Rothman Wayson
- to Debby Goldberg on the passing of her brother, Martin Colner
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| Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Musaf | Sandy Shapiro | | Sermon | Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Reflections from Israel | | Shiur | Bob Abrams in memory of his brother, Jeffrey | | Torah Readers | Ethan Green, Jay Jubas | | Seudat Shlishit | Rabbi Benzion Scheinfeld |
| Click on one of these upcoming events! 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. Teenage Shmooze Thursday, January 1 - 7:00 PM  Get ready to Soosh and 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 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 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! |
CAS IN NYC! Next Shabbat! Spread the News! Do you have friends who live in New York City looking to make the move to the suburbs? If so, please be sure to tell them about the event CAS will host next Shabbat, January 3. It will be a great opportunity to introduce Stamford and CAS to them without having to leave the City! Here are the details: Stamford in the City Tired of cramming your family into a one-bedroom apartment? Already exploring area modern Orthodox Jewish communities? How about checking out Congregation Agudath Sholom (CAS) in Stamford, CT without leaving New York City! Please join us on January 3, 2015 from 12:15 until 1:15pm at Manhattan Jewish Experience (10th floor of the Jewish Center, 140 West 86th Street) for a light kiddush and meet and greet with CAS Rabbi Daniel Cohen as well as Stamford families to learn more about this vibrant and growing Jewish community. Pre-register by email to David Brand - dbrand79@yahoo.com. Upon registration, you will receive an information packet about the Stamford Jewish Community, real estate, Jewish Schools, area kosher establishments and more!
5775 /2014-15 CAS Events:
Celebrating 125 Years of Community, Activism and Spirituality - 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
EXCITING NEWS:A generous donor who believes in the power of a trip to Israel is offering a $3,000 stipend for two children within each family who sign up for the trip. The offer is limited to the first five families who commit to the trip. If you are interested or for more information, contact me directly. A family trip to Israel is an investment for a lifetime and future generations. 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.
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 |
| Week of December 28 | | Sunday | Daily Rambam - 8:15 AM | | Rabbi Walk: Bible from the Beginning - 9:15 AM | | Monday | Daily Rambam - 7:15 AM | | Tuesday | Daily Rambam - 7:15 AM | | Rabbi Walk: The Evolution of the American Synagogue: A History of How Jewish Communities Developed in the United States - 7:30 PM | | Wednesday | Daily Rambam - 7:15 AM | | Thursday | Daily Rambam - 7:15 AM | | Rabbi Walk: Talmud Bavli - Masechet Megilla - 7:30 PM | | Friday | Daily Rambam - 7:15 AM |
| Attention Bar Bat Mitzvah Families |
Hope you and your families are well! The Bnai Mitzvah celebration is of course not only the events on the day itself but a culmination of a journey of learning and personal growth. The memories we create during this time in our children's lives will be embedded in their hearts and minds forever. I would like to remind you of three special upcoming opportunities: -
First, our Matan and Man Up program for sixth grade girls and seventh grade boys is a unique opportunity to spend soulful time with your children in an fun and spiritual uplifting environment. I am excited that Diane will be teaching Matan this year and I will continue teaching Man Up for the boys. The classes start Sunday, Jan. 11. For more information and sign up click here. -
Second, our annual Bnai Mitzvah Shabbaton will be the weekend of Jan. 16-17. Please save the date for a family Friday night dinner and the Bnai Mitzvah are invited to my home for a Shabbat lunch. More details and sign up will be posted next week on our website. www.cas-stamford.org -
Finally, it is not too late to consider our family trip to Israel this summer in August. Details are here . EXCITING NEWS:A generous donor who believes in the power of a trip to Israel is offering a 3,000 stipend for two children within each family who sign up for the trip. The offer is limited to the first five families who commit to the trip. If you are interested or for more information, contact me directly. A family trip to Israel is an investment for a lifetime and future generations.
Wishing you Mazal Tov on your upcoming celebrations and a Happy Chanukah!
Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
- YOUNG COUPLES EVENT - SAVE THE DATE - FEBRUARY 14 for a special Shabbat event
- 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
- 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
- Esther Rachel Bat Chava bat Chava
- 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 will be closed until Sunday -- Jan 4. 2015 and will reopen from 9-11 |
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