 |  | Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin | Shoftim August 22, 2015 7 Elul 5775 | | send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org |
| Schedule | | Friday | | Mincha | 7:00 PM | | Candles | 7:26 PM | | Shabbat | | Shacharit | 8:00 AM
9:00 AM | | Coffee & Commentary | 8:45 AM | | Latest Shema | 9:34 AM | | Tot Shabbat | 10:30 AM | | Mini Minyan | 10:30 AM | | Jr Cong | 10:30 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:41 AM | | Perek On The Patio | 6:15 PM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 6:35 PM | | Daf Yomi | 6:40 PM | | Mincha | 7:25 PM | | Maariv | 8:20 PM | | Shabbat Ends | 8:25 PM |
Shabbat Shalom Get Ready for the High Holidays @ CAS - As we did last year, we will hold three services on the high holidays: Sanctuary, Chapel, and the Library on Rosh Hashana and in a specially constructed room on Yom Kippur. Reserved seating is available in all services. If you have not done so yet, please return this form to the office to confirm your reservations.
- Remember your loved ones in our annual Yizkor Book. Please return your Yizkor Book renewal form (mail or email) or call the office
- Selichot Program Forum on Forgiveness. Saturday night, September 5th - 9 PM - 10:PM. Featuring Ted Talks on Forgiveness by Joshua Prager (click here to view) In Search of the Man who Broke my Neck and Aicha el-Wafi + Phyllis Rodriguez The mothers who found forgiveness, friendship and discussion facilitated by Rabbi Cohen and Rabbi Walk.
- Selichot led by Chazan Bokow at 10 PM and late selichot at 12:30 AM.
Reminder: When visiting the CAS cemetery, please avoid parking in a manner that blocks other cars from driving through. If you need the code to the gate, please call the office. | Candles Next Friday | 7:15 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: 7:25 PM |
- to Sharyn & Fred Baer, Ronnie Bass, Jodi & Shane Hadge and the entire Baer and Neitlich Families on the passing of father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Irv Neitlich
- to Suzannah Coll on the passing of her father, George Ohring
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To make a memorial contribution online, and have us send an acknowledgement to the family, please click here.| Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages | the Linda Beson Nursing Education Fund | | Sanctuary Kiddush | Meryl & David Gordon and Regina Greenwald commemorating the 25th Yahrzeit of Paul Greenwald | | Chapel Kiddush | Lynne and Steven Frenkel wishing Jared and Andrew (and their friends) all the best as they leave for College. |
| Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Shacharit/Musaf | Cantor Rafael Bokow | | Sermon | Rabbi Daniel Cohen | | Shiur | Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein | | Daf Yomi | David Bessaleli | | Seudat Shlishit | Rabbi David Walk: Making Elul Meaningful | | Torah Reader | Nat Samberg |
| SYLVIA'S CAS SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP
By appointment: Call Julie at (203)-321-6460
Looking for Volunteers!
Contact Julie if you'd like to work in the shop. |
| Click on one of these upcoming events! New Member Shabbat August 29 JOIN US ON SHABBAT AUGUST 29!
A welcome Shabbat for new and prospective members on August 29 at CAS featuring: a festive kiddush after services, an afternoon oneg - 4pm at Barrett field (aka the "Shabbos Park") (or if it rains, event will be held September 12 in the park), lunch with a member family upon request via email to jessieoser@gmail.com by Monday, August 24.
Come check out our inspiring services, our youth programming, and the warmth of our vibrant community. Those who register by August 29 will receive a Shabbat treat delivered to their door by a shul member. Everyone considering joining or who recently joined the CAS community is welcome! Summer Fun BBQ August 30 Sunday, August 30 - 4:00 PM KIDS OF ALL AGES PLEASE JOIN US
Where: CAS Social Hall & Patio
Who: Children ages 2-18
What: Video Game Bus, Archery Tag, Kid Dodge ball, Hoola Hoop Party & BBQ!!!
Sponsorships Available! Sisterhood Sukkot Across CAS On October 3 the Sisterhood wants everyone in our congregation enjoying their shabbat afternoon having Sukkot lunch with other members of our shul, at homes across the community.
Come be a part of Sukkot as it's supposed to be...within the beauty and spirituality of the sukkah, enjoying friends, old and new.
This event is FREE.
Host families will provide food for the meal.
Guests will be asked to bring wine, challah, and pareve dessert (more details when you sign up!) Cantor Concert Sunday, October 11 - 7:00 PM Cantor Rafael Bokow's
A Night for Israel Concert
Featuring Israeli Classics
Accompanied by Ira Berk, Sid Nachman & The Cantor's Bim-Bom-Boms
Cole Auditorium, Greenwich Library Sponsor a teen minyan kiddush
Parents! Help us provide kiddush at all our teen minyans this year! |
- SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL LABOR DAY SOFTBALL GAME Please join Agudath Sholom as we defend the Kiddish Cup in our annual softball game. Come cheer us on at the JCC on Monday Sept 7th @ 4pm
- JOIN THE CAS SECURITY COMMITTEE The CAS Security and Safety Committee chairs, Robert Hoff and Tamir Daniel, are seeking volunteers to join the Committee and assist them with developing a comprehensive security and safety plan for the Shul. The Committee's goal is to develop a plan that will enhance our members' experience at CAS by addressing a number of issues, including general security, fire safety, traffic safety, and medical emergencies, among others. The Committee values and welcomes the input of the entire CAS community and seeks volunteers to help in the effort. If you are interested in joining the Committee, please email Rob at rhoff1973@gmail.com or Tamir at tamirdaniel@gmail.com.
- JOIN THE CHEVRA KADISHA We need new volunteers for the Chevra - those willing to perform a tahara. Info: Please contact Rochel Attar at fiveximah@gmail.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 Jessie Brand (Jessieoser@gmail.com) or Rabbi Daniel Cohen.
- WE WANT YOU FOR BINGO! Players AND volunteers needed. Join in on the fun we have every week at 6:00 PM
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| Week of August 23 | | Sunday | Rabbi Walk: Bible from the Beginning - 9:15 AM | | Thursday | Rabbi Walk: Talmud Bavli - Masechet Megilla - 6:45 PM |
- THE JCC MACCABI GAMES AND ARTSFEST ARE COMING TO STAMFORD IN AUGUST 2016! There are countless ways to get involved in this exciting venture: Be an athlete . . . Be a coach . . . Be a host family to visiting athletes . . . Be a volunteer . . .Join us at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 20th at the Stamford JCC as we KICK OFF the countdown to JCC Maccabi. For more information, call Rachel Rothman, Director, JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest at (203) 487-0949 or email rrothman@stamfordjcc.org
- RABBI LORD JONATHAN SACKS LECTURE - SEPTEMBER 9 Yeshiva University And The Young Israel Of Scarsdale Proudly Present A Community Lecture With Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks The Kressel And Ephrat Family University Professor Of Jewish Thought At Yeshiva University, Wednesday, September 9 | 8 P.M. Young Israel Of Scarsdale, 1313 Weaver Street, Scarsdale
- ANNOUNCING...The Committee to Advance Modern Orthodoxy in Stamford (CAMOS) will hosts its second annual Shabbaton for prospective residents on October 24, 2015 (note new date).
- DO A MITZVAH! CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE JFS KOSHER FOOD PANTRY BY PURCHASING MITZVAH BASKETS AND/OR MITZVAH CENTERPIECES INSTEAD OF FLOWERS FOR YOUR NEXT SIMCHA AT CAS. DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE JFS KOSHER FOOD PANTRY HAVE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 1000 since the recession. With this tremendous upsurge in use, JFS is constantly challenged to keep the food pantry full. Your generosity enables JFS to help those in our community in their greatest moments of need.
- 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).
- HOW TO PERFORM A PROPER TAHARA Save the Date! Rabbi Elchanan Zohn, founder of the National Association of Chevra Kadishas and the foremost expert on taharas and Jewish burial practices, will be at Congregation Agudath Sholom on Sunday morning, November 8th, from 9AM-12 noon to conduct a three-hour training program on the proper way to perform a tahara. The session is appropriate as a refresher course for those who have performed taharas in the past, as well as those beginners who want to learn more about this important Jewish ritual. Sponsored by the Chevra Kadisha of Stamford. If you are interested in attending, or would like additional information, please contact Michael Feldstein at michaelgfeldstein@gmail.com
- JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL OF CT OPEN HOUSE - Sunday, November 1st from 1:30-4:00 pm at 1937 West Main Street, Stamford, CT. To RSVP or for additional information: please e-mail Sarah Rich (srich@jhsct.org) or call 203-357-0850.
- JFS EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING AND COUNSELING presents Abby Kohut, a dynamic speaker about topics concerning job search and employment on Wednesday, September 9th at 11:00 am at the Stamford office: 733 Summer Street, 6th Floor. The title of her talk will be "How to Impress: Before, During & After You Get in the Door." There is no cost to attend. To register for the talk, please contact Jodi Maxner at 203-921-4161 or email at jmaxner@ctjfs.org.
- LIVING WITH AUTISM, Time and Location TBA Interested in joining a support group sharing the joys and challenges of living with Autism Spectrum Disorders? JFS will be launching a new group facilitated by a professional in this field. For more details, contact Eve Moskowitz, JFS Director of Clinical Services at 203-921-4161 or emoskowitz@ctjfs.org
- JFS NEW BEGINNINGS, Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm in Stamford Join a supportive forum for adults in various stages of divorce. All are welcome to attend in the JFS Stamford office, 733 Summer St., 6th Floor. The fee is $10 per session or $50 for six sessions. Registration required. To register, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky at 203-921-4161 or email rkanefsky@ctjfs.org.
- LET'S TALK- Thursdays, 11 :00 am Free In cooperation with JCC Seniors program. Looking to meet new people or deepen existing friendships and engage in meaningful conversation about a wide variety of topics that are important in our lives? Topics may range from how to live a fulfilling life, creating healthy relationships, and savoring our cherished memories, to embracing life-changing circumstances. Led by a Jewish Family Service clinical facilitator, Gaby Jacobson, at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue. For more information, contact Connie Cirillo Freeman, Director of Senior Adult Services at Stamford JCC at 203-487-0983 or email at cfreeman@stamfordjcc.org
- JFS BRAIN FITNESS PROGRAM Working with clients experiencing early stage dementia or Alzheimer's in the client's home. Each volunteer will work with an aide or family member present. For more information about the program or to participate, please contact Matt Greenberg at 203-921-4161 or mgeenberg@ctjfs.org
- JFS COLLEGE AHEAD! -Thursday, October 22nd at 7:30 pm Co-sponsored by the Federation of Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County, College Ahead! will feature a panel of prominent college admissions deans exploring the essential issues all high school students and their parents need to know as they begin the process. Moderated by Claire D. Friedlander, JFS College Consultant, the program will take place at no cost at Congregation Beth El, 1200 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield. For more information, contact, Claire D. Friedlander at clairef@cjtfs.org or call 203-921-4161.
- JFS FINANCIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS-Series of three, Tuesdays, September 22, October 20 and November 17th at 11:00 am In conjunction with LifeBridge Community Services of Bridgeport, JFS will host a no cost, three-part series of educational workshops at the Westport office: 432 Post Road East, Suite 11.The topics to be covered will be: September 22- Money Management/Budgeting, October 20-Credit Workshop and November 17-Preventing Identity Theft. Programs will offer financial knowledge and skills to build a new relationship with money. To register, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky at 203-921-4161 or email rkanefsky@ctjfs.org.
- JFS LIFE TRANSITIONS-Wednesdays at 11:00 am Support group, beginning August 26th, for the unemployed at the Stamford JFS office, 733 Summer Street, 6th Floor. The group will 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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