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Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin

Behaalotcha 

June 6, 2015

19 Sivan 5775

send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org
Schedule
Friday
Mincha7:00 PM
8:09 PM
Candles8:04 PM
Saturday
Shacharit8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Coffee & Commentary8:45 AM
Latest Shema9:08 AM
Jr Teen Chat9:30 AM
Mishna Hot Cocoa10:15 AM
Latest Shacharit10:23 AM
Tot Shabbat10:30 AM
Mini Minyan10:30 AM
Jr Cong/BMC10:30 AM
Shiur10:30 AM
Code Of Jewish Law7:10 PM
Daf Yomi7:15 PM
Mincha8:00 PM
Maariv9:00 PM
Shabbat Ends9:05 PM

Shabbat Shalom

No Task Too Small in the Service of God and Mankind

In the service of God and mankind, every task, as minor as it may seem, can be holy. Two memories highlight this idea. Growing up my mother, of blessed memory, would motivate me to take the garbage can to the curb by telling me "You have an opportunity to do the mitzvah of honoring your mother and father." I did not always run but I realize how she hoped to instill within me the value of service to others. I was not "just" taking out the garbage but engaging in a holy act.

I also remember feeling regret after my mother passed that I did not help her enough. During shiva, I reflected that one of the only times I helped clean the dishes on Friday night was my first Shabbat after my gap year when I was so happy to be home and so appreciative of my family. Now, I do my best to live with this awareness. I am also inspired by one my first Rabbinic mentors, Rabbi Alvin Marcus of West Orange, NJ who treated the shul like his home. Whether picking up a stray piece of paper or straightening out the chairs, no task was too small for Rabbi Marcus, as a shul is God's home and our home.

As I shared last week in my Shabbat sermon, God assures all of the Levites whether those who carry the ark, the curtains or the wood that all roles are important in His eyes. The task of the Kohanim to clean the menorah was considered one of the greatest contributions but it was done early in the morning to little fanfare.

Agudath Sholom is a warm and inclusive community but we can all do more to become a shul with an even greater commitment to middot and menschlichkeit. Whether holding a door for someone, picking up some garbage, serving an elderly person at Kiddush or sharing a kind word, we are all tasked with creating an environment of Godliness.

I know we are on the right track. Last Shabbat, I spoke to the boys leading Adon Olam and, without missing a beat, they embraced an opportunity to help. It was very special. Following the recitation of kiddush, a group of young boys went into the social hall and served drinks and cake. We launched the kiddush ambassadors. The inaugural team includes Robert Okun, Gilad Karsch, Mati Finkelstein, Avi Gordon, Daniel Janush and Jake Sigman. If your child, boy or girl, would like to join, please let me know.

In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King,

"If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as a Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, 'Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well'."

May we always be inspired to seize each opportunity to serve God and our fellow man no matter how seemingly small the task. G-d willing, we will embody a spirit menschlichkeit of that will further lift our shul, schools and community for future generations. We are all God's ambassadors.

Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom
Rabbi Daniel Cohen

AIPAC Israel Advocacy Alert on Iran

We are at a critical moment - one that may shape the future of the entire Western world as we know it-as the international community negotiates a deal with Iran. AIPAC is engaged in an campaign to remind our elected officials of the elements THEY said must be included in a final deal:

  • Anytime anywhere inspections
  • Verification of prior military dimensions of their program
  • A roll back of sanctions tied to Iranian proven actions and behavior
  • An end date tied to Iranian demonstration of the end of their quest for a nuclear weapon
  • Sufficient dismantlement so that Iran has no pathway to a nuclear weapon

We turn to you today and ask you to be on call. Be ready should your Senators and Members of Congress find themselves in the very difficult position of reviewing a deal that does not include these five critical elements. We hope we can count on you to join the effort to shape the course of history and help protect everything we hold dear. For more information, visit www.aipac.org.

Fairway Update from Rabbi Cohen

The Kosher Butcher at Fairway is now open. The mashgiach is Moshe Heisler. Moshe can be reached for orders by calling the store and asking for the kosher meat department. Fairway will be using Teva meat. (203-388-1292) As of now, the butcher will be open on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday although the situation is fluid. Please do your utmost to support Fairway and of course all of our kosher establishments. Fairway is committed to the success of the kosher meat department but it is up to all of us to support them and G-d willing create a long term win win for our community. If you have questions or concerns, please be in touch.

Israel Advocacy in CT. Sign the Petition.

Petition · The Connecticut College Board of Trustees: Condemn the Anti-Semitic Behavior of President Katherine Bergeron, Dean of Faculty Abigail Van Slyck, Dean Sandy Grande, Dean Sunil Bhatia, Dean David Canton, and Director of Global Islamic, Studies Sufia Uddin · Change.org. For more information, click here

Rabbi Cohen's Favorite Articles

  • A Critique of Obama's Understanding of Israel Jeffrey Goldberg The Atlantic click here
  • Jeremy England, The Man Who May One Up Darwin by Meghan Walsh click here
  • Rabbi Abraham Cooper To defeat ISIS we must convince Twitter, YouTube to 'unfriend' terrorists click here
  • Robert Wistrich, Scholar of Anti-Semitism Dies click here
  • Why All Is Not As It Was for Jews in America - Tablet Magazine - Rich Cohen click here
Weekday Schedule
Candles Next Friday8:08 PM
Daf YomiSunday 7:45 am, Monday-Friday 7:00 am
ShacharitSunday: 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM/7:30 AM
MinchaSunday-Thursday: 8:10 PM
Mazal Tov
  • to Lenore and Michael Cooper on the forthcoming marriage of Rachel Cooper to Josh Troy
  • to Gloria Green, Ethan and Shira Green, Stacey and Dr. Abraham Mintz and their entire family on the upcoming marriage of Cheryl Frydman to Larry Hillman
  • to Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen and family on the upcoming marriage of Rabbi Ezra Cohen to Stephanie Brooks
  • to Elise Meyer & Henry Feuerstein on the marriage of their daughter Amanda to Matthew Bushell
  • to Evan Finkel and Rachel Leah Victor on their engagement
  • to Aliza & Cantor Rafael Bokow on the birth of a baby boy, Yosef
Thanks To Our Sponsors
Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packagesthe Linda Beson Nursing Education Fund
Chapel KiddushJoan and Bennett Schwartz and family in honor of Aaron's graduation from Syracuse University.
Sanctuary KiddushCheryl Frydman & Gloria Green In honor of the marriage of Cheryl and Larry Hillman and all Gloria's grandchildren and
Michael & Lenore Cooper In honor of Rachel and Josh's upcoming wedding
Seudat ShlishitAttar family in commemoration of the 20th Yahrzeit of Hecky's mother
Shabbat Topics & Participants
Shacharit/MusafCantor Rafael Bokow
SermonRabbi Daniel Cohen
ShiurJay Jubas: The efficacy of prayer according to Kabbalah
Daf YomiMark Wagshul
Code of Jewish LawAri Lieberman
Torah ReadersGil Orbach, Judd Love
UsherElisheva Kilner
Sisterhood

THANKS! Sisterhood of Congregation Agudath Sholom would like to thank the "Avram and Rhoda Freedberg Fund of the Jewish Communal Fund" for their generous grant. The donation is in honor of Julie Morgulis, Hillary Zitter, Rochelle Senker, Linda Rezak, Marguerite Neuhaus and Elisheva Kilner. Reported by Anne Peskin - President and Johanna Akyuz - Treasurer


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.

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Tot Shabbat June 12  Friday, June 12 - 4:00 PM

Tot Shabbat June 12

TOT KABBALAT SHABBAT WITH THE PJ LIBRARY!!
Come and enjoy a special story time, crafts, snacks and mock shabbat dinner
complete with zemirot (songs) and plenty of spirit!
Cost (includes dinner) - $6 per child.

PJ Library is a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien, and Linda Spilka and Ed Spilka.
For further information about PJ Library, contact Marcia Lane at Marcia@ujf.org. 

Womens Tefillah Group

Womens Tefillah Group

Please join us! for Parshat Korach

Awards June 20  Saturday, June 20 - 4:15 PM

Awards June 20

HONORING OUR LEADER OF THE YEAR: DEVORAH MEYERS
KIDS: please join your favorite group leaders for afternoon groups!!!
ADULTS: Time to "schmooze" and socialize with your friends enjoying some "down time" while your kids are in groups!
EVERYONE: Join together for a Seudah Shlishit Dinner, highlighted by a special presentation to Devorah and a gift awarded to every child!!!
Although most groups will be continuing throughout the summer, we would like to take this opportunity to recognize our leaders and children at this special event - please join us!

Annual Meeting  Tuesday, June 23 - 7:30 PM

Annual Meeting

Please join us for our annual meeting and election of officers
Full agenda, important letter, voting instructions, proposed bylaws amendment and proxy forms are on-line at www.cas-stamford.org or by mail upon request to the synagogue office. 

Family Trip to Israel

Family Trip to Israel

Join Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen for a
Family Summer Mission to Israel in August 2015
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.
For more information, contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org or 203-252-8252.

Summer Flick Series with Rabbi Walk  Tuesday, June 30 - 7:30 PM

Summer Flick Series with Rabbi Walk

Singing in the Dark
The CAS Men's Club will again sponsor a BBQ for the first movie night, 6/30 - a very good, barely-released film called Singing in the Dark, starring Cantor Moshe Oysher. The Men's Club BBQ costs $7 and will include hamburgers, hot dogs, fresh corn, salads, watermelon and beverages. The BBQ will starts at 6:30 pm. The movie is free and begins at 7:30 pm.

"This important and virtually unknown independent film is one of the very first American feature films to focus on the Holocaust. A concentration camp survivor (Moishe Oysher) emigrates to the United States and suffers amnesia due to the traumatic experiences he has endured."

AIPAC Meeting  Wednesday, July 8 - 8:00 PM

AIPAC Meeting

Jonathan Harris, AIPAC Assistant Director for Policy and Government Affairs

For the past six years, Jonathan Calt Harris has served as AIPAC's senior policy analyst on Syria and Lebanon and for the past four years has covered Egypt and Jordan as well, with a special interest in Salafi-jihadist groups such as ISIS and Al-Qaeda.

As an Assistant Director of Policy and Government Affairs at AIPAC's Washington headquarters, Jonathan is tasked with developing new policy initiatives and original analyses, and speaking throughout the country on these issues.

Dessert Reception 8 PM and Program 8:30 PM

RSVP to Alli Pilcowitz at 917-210-6328 or apilcowitz@aipac.org

CAS Announcements
  • READY FOR THE CAS ANNUAL HARVEST NOW GARDEN? Last year we grew and donated over 200 pounds of veggies to the local food bank. Work in the garden this year has started! Please join us thisSunday, June 7th to help at one of two working sessions, either at 9amor 4pm. Come dressed ready to get dirty. This is a fun way to do a mitzvah. Adults and big kids welcome. We need your help!
  • JOIN IN A FESTIVE SEUDAH SHLISHIT TO HONOR RABBI SHAKKED AND CHEMDA PARHI, SHABBOS JUNE 13TH AT 7:30 PM. We would like to invite the entire community to participate in a festive Seudah Shlishit in honor of Rabbi Shakked and Chemda Parhi, who have devoted the past four years to educating our children, preparing them for Bar/Bat Mitzvah, leading youth groups, developing special Shul programming and enriching our community. As a token of our esteem and appreciation, we are presenting them with a parting gift as we wish them Hatzlacha on their return to Israel. If you would like your name added to the list, please contact Hecky Attar at 203-253-7075 or HeckyAttar@yahoo.com and you will be included on the group card.
  • CAS SUMMER MOVIES/MENS CLUB BBQ The CAS Men's Club will again sponsor a BBQ for the first movie night, 6/30 - a very good, barely-released film called Singing in the Dark, starring Cantor Moshe Oysher. The Men's Club BBQ costs $7 and will include hamburgers, hot dogs, fresh corn, salads, watermelon and beverages. The BBQ will starts at 6:30 pm, open to everyone (men & women). The movie is free and begins at 7:30 pm.
  • CAS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AIPAC INVITES YOU TO A CONVERSATION WITH AIPAC ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR POLICY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, JONATHAN HARRIS. Wednesday, July 8 (8:00 pm dessert reception & 8:30 pm program). RSVP to Alli Pilcowitz at 917-210-6328 or apilcowitz@aipac.org. About Jonathan Harris:For the past six years, Jonathan Calt Harris has served as AIPAC's senior policy analyst on Syria and Lebanon and for the past four years has covered Egypt and Jordan as well, with a special interest in Salafi-jihadist groups such as ISIS and Al-Qaeda. As an Assistant Director of Policy and Government Affairs at AIPAC's Washington headquarters, Jonathan is tasked with developing new policy initiatives and original analyses, and speaking throughout the country on these issues. After receiving his B.A. in History from the University of Illinois, Jonathan studied Religion and Middle East History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
  • 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.
  • DO YOU HAVE A DEHUMIDIFIER YOU CAN DONATE? We could use one, please contact Matt at mfeinberg@cas-stamford.org
  • 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 needed. Join in on the fun we have every week at 6:00 PM -
Annual Meeting Notice

CONGREGATION AGUDATH SHOLOM ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 7:30 PM 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue Stamford, CT 06902

Please join us for our annual meeting and election of officers

AGENDA

  1. Reports by Rabbi, President, Treasurer
  2. Proposal for Dues and Fee Increase
  3. Presentation of the George and Ziporah Freedberg Awards for Excellence and Outstanding Service
  4. Proposed Bylaws amendment on Board voting procedures
  5. CAS Security Proposal
  6. Election of Officers & Directors

The CAS Nominating Committee has recommended members elect this slate of officers and directors for terms starting upon election

SLATE OF OFFICERS

Two year term:2nd Vice President:
Jeffrey Maron
3rd Vice President:
Simeon Wohlberg
Secretary:
Rachel Dayan
Assistant Treasurer:
Dean Schuckman

SLATE OF DIRECTORS

One year TermHoward Goldstein
Two Year TermRichard Schwartz
Three Year TermHeidi BernsteinRob Hoff
Mitchell BalsamElissa Klapper
Melissa BildnerBen Lanson

Additional nominations, with the consent of the nominee, may be made by written petition signed by thirty (30) members of the Congregation in good standing and filed with the Nominating Committee at least ten (10) days before the Annual Meeting, and written notice of the nominations so made by petition shall be given to each member of the Congregation at least five (5) days before the Annual Meeting.


PROPOSED DUES INCREASE 
We propose a dues increase effective July 1, raising family membership by $200 and single membership from $50-80, depending on category. We also propose a new category of Patron Membership at $2,750 per family, detailed below. The Board approved this dues increase due to: increasing repair costs for our aging building, higher health care costs, offset the $100,000+ accumulated deficit from prior years, anticipated lower revenue during building re-construction, and increased Youth programming costs. CAS has not increased dues in almost ten years, while costs have increased. Your Board has worked to prudently manage CAS finances.

NEW HIGH HOLIDAY RESERVED SEATING POLICY
We will offer reserved seating in all three services this year, based on last year's interest in a third service. The CAS Board approved a new policy for 2015 (not subject to membership vote) . A full policy is posted on line at www.cas-stamford.org
  • We have replaced our Tzedakah Program with the Patron Membership category to signify these members' extra support for our synagogue. Patron Members will be entitled to reserved seating on the High Holidays and membership will be acknowledged. Patron membership will be $2,750 per member family.
  • We will offer two seating charts, one for Rosh Hashanah and one for Yom Kippur. We will ask members if they require their seat for either or both holidays. This will allow us to accommodate all seating requests.
  • To ensure continued interest in the third service and to allow us to accommodate all requests, we ask at least 15 member families to confirm their interest in becoming Patron members or reserving seats for this service by July 15. The third service will be held in a special room to be constructed once interest has been confirmed. The third service will begin at 6 AM on Rosh Hashanah and 9 AM on Yom Kippur.
  • We ask members attend one of our three services to help us ensure we meet all member requests. We ask member NOT reserve seats in one service but attend another. We hope to have adequate open seats in each service.
  • Members will receive an email notifying them of the 2015 High Holiday seating reservations. Members will be asked to confirm and pay for their Patron Membership or reserved seats by August 15. If their reserved seats are not confirmed and paid for by that date, the seats revert to CAS and will be reassigned.
AMENDMENT TO CAS BYLAWS 
 We propose to add paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 to Article II of the Bylaws, so that the Board can: (1) allow participation in meetings by conference calls, (2) use email to allow Board members to approve actions by unanimous consent, and (3) allow participation in meetings and votes by conference calls and emails, provided that a quorum participates in the conference calls/electronic meeting.

SECURITY MEASURES 
I. Implemented Security Measures The CAS Board of Directors has approved and implemented the following security measures: a key pad lock entry system to control building entry during the week; enhanced video surveillance; "panic buttons" to notify police of an emergency; and a Volunteer Patrol Program. Additionally, we have consulted with the Stamford Police Department and are meeting with the US Department of Homeland Security as part of our Security review.

II. Additional Proposed Security Measures This past February we held a Special Meeting open to the Congregation to discuss additional security measures. At such meeting, the Congregation was unable to reach the required consensus on a course of action, but approved revisiting the issue at our Annual Meeting. Accordingly, we request your vote on one of the following options: (1) A paid armed off-duty Stamford police officer on Shabbat and Holidays; (2) A paid unarmed guard on Shabbat and Holidays; or (3) None of the above.

Additionally, please note that since the Special Meeting, several members donated funds for a Stamford police officer to guard CAS on Shabbat and holidays. These funds will run out by June 30, 2015, accordingly, the police officer will only be extended in accordance with the outcome of the vote described above.

Click here for Full agenda, important letter, voting instructions, proposed bylaws amendment and proxy forms or request them by mail from the synagogue office.

CAS Classes
Week of June 7
SundayRabbi Walk: Bible from the Beginning - 9:15 AM
MondayRabbi Walk: Mishna Brura: Laws of Prayer - 7:30 PM
ThursdayRabbi Walk: Talmud Bavli - Masechet Megilla - 7:30 PM
FridayRabbi Cohen: The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - 8:15 AM
Community Announcements
  • 2015 SIZZLING SUMMER SERIES IN STAMFORD Rabbi Jeremy Wieder, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva University. Four-part Wednesday night series in July, 8PM. at the Young Isarel of Stamford. WHAT DOES JUDAISM HAVE TO SAY ABOUT...Saving the Life of a Non-Jew - July 8, Gender Roles - July 15, Abortion - July 22, Vigilante Justice - July 29. Free and open to the entire community
  • ANNOUNCING...The Committee to Advance Modern Orthodoxy in Stamford (CAMOS) will be hosting its second annual Shabbaton for prospective residents on Shabbat weekend, August 22nd. If you know a family who is thinking of relocating to Stamford, and who may like to meet other like minded families in a relaxed informal setting, please contact Michael Feldstein at michaelgfeldstein@gmail.com
  • SAVE THE DATE Sunday, June 7, 2015 - 4:00 - 6:30pm. Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County 30th Anniversary Celebration. Honoring Vivian and Irwin Miller with the JHS Lifetime Achievement Award andNorma z'l and Milton Mann with the 2015 JHS Heritage Award Temple Beth El - 350 Roxbury Road - Stamford, CT 06902.
  • CAS MENS CLUB WHITE WATER RAFTING TRIP WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, JULY 12TH FROM APPROXIMATELY 6:30 AM - 8 PM. The price will be approximately $100 and will include the wonderful rafting experience and round trip coach bus transportation. Lunch is NOT included. If you are interested, please email E_Sigman@yahoo.com by May 5th. Cancellation policy: Full refund if notified 2 1/2 weeks in advance.
  • CAN I WEAR MY KIPPAH ON JOB INTERVIEWS? CAREER GUIDANCE FOR SABBATH OBSERVANT JEWISH PROFESSIONALS. Presenter: Lavie Margolin, Co-author of "Can I Wear My Kippah on Job Interviews?" June 30, 8pm at Young Israel of Stamford. Mincha at 7:45PM; ma'ariv following the program. Lavie will discuss the unique challenges faced by Sabbath observant Jewish professionals in remaining true to religious obligations on interviews and in the workplace. He will provide strategies for navigating through tricky situations, including insightful considerations that help to avoid awkward moments, and provide approaches that have been comfortable for others who share your values.
  • INTRODUCING THE BACK TO SCHOOL SHOP, a UJF program that provides economically disadvantaged elementary school children in Stamford with new clothes (pants, shirt, sneakers, socks, underwear, winter coat, hat, gloves) backpack and school supplies. Children get to pick out their own new items in a "shopping" environment created in a local school prior to the start of the new school year, while their parents visit the Japha Family Resource Center to receive basic health screenings and information about vital community services. The inaugural event is Sunday, August 9, 2015. To volunteer, please contact Lorraine Kweskin at lkweskin@gmail.com. For more information or to make a donation please visit www.ujf.org/backtoschoolshop
  • 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).
We Wish A Speedy Recovery To
  • Abraham ben Miriam Rachel
  • Alexander ben Genja
  • Ami ben Sara
  • Avraham Shmuel ben Sheyna
  • Avraham ben Sosna
  • Bela Devora bat Rachel
  • Chaim Avram ben Leah
  • Chaim Yechiel ben Malka
  • Chana Liba bat Yaakova
  • Chana bat Shulamit
  • Chaya Priva bat Leah
  • Chaya Sarah Tzipporah bat Esther
  • Chia Sorila Bat bat Fagey Devorah
  • David ben Chaya
  • David ben Zila
  • Dinah bat Esther
  • Eitan ben Sarah
  • Eliahu Aharon ben Yocheved Irta Etel
  • Esther Rachel Bat Chava bat Chava
  • Esther Shoshanna bat Yetta Chaya
  • Hadassah Esther bat Chava Leah
  • Hennia bat Musah
  • Leah bat Bayla
  • Lee bat Rachel
  • Lior Tzionah bat Sarah
  • Maya bat Shoshy
  • Mordechai ben Tziyonah
  • Moshe Baruch ben Chaya Sara
  • Moshe Elyah ben Chana
  • Moshe ben Batya
  • Moshe ben Ben Marcelle
  • Nira bat Rachel
  • Rachel Miril Hinda bat Miriam Rivkah
  • Rafaella bat Miriam
  • Rayna bat Necha
  • Refael Ephraim ben Sima
  • Ruth Leah bat Zahava
  • Sarah Rivka bat Channah Rachel
  • Sarah bat Etta Ziesel
  • Shmuel Yeruchim ben Beyla
  • Shoshanna Raizel bat Sarah Chanah Leah
  • Smadar Rut bat Chana
  • Tziporah bat Minna
  • Ya'acov Ari ben Nitzah
  • Yehoshua Ylitzhak ben Tziyona
  • Yitzchack Mordachai ben Chaya.
  • Yochanan ben Alisa
  • Yosef Fishel ben Miriam Zlata
  • Zahava bat Chaya Sara
  • Ze'ev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
CAS Youth

Thank You/ Hakarat Hatov/ Welcome Corner

Thank you to Rabbi Parhi for being a volunteer leader of the Bnai Mitzvah Club this past year! We learned so much from you and will miss you dearly!

Full Teen Minyan Schedule:

June 13

This Weekend (Shabbat):

-Mishna and Hot Cocoa this Shabbat with Rabbi Jeiger - continuing Chapter 7 of Berachot at 10:15.

-Tot Shabbat will be led by Morahs Irene, Danielle & Simone in the Youth Classroom at 10:30 am.

-Mini Minyanwill be led by Morahs Debbie. Rivka & Tamar this week in the library at 10:30 am.

-Jr. Cong. will be led by Josh, Nicole and Carly this week in the Chapel at 10:30 am.

-Bnai Mitzvah Club will be led by R. Parhi this week in the Simcha Room at 10:30 am!

- Jr Teen Chat will be led by Daniella and meet in the Social Hall at 9:30.

Coming Soon:

Friday, June 12th - Tot Kabbalat Shabbat (Tot Shabbat and Mini Minyan - Ages 1-first grade) Sign up and sponsor online!

Shabbat June 20th - Youth Awards Shabbat Seudah Shlishithonoring our Leader of the Year - Devorah Meyers - please sponsor online!

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 atrabbijeiger@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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Congregation Agudath Sholom | 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue | Stamford | CT | 06902

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin

Behaalotcha 

June 6, 2015

19 Sivan 5775

send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org
Schedule
Friday
Mincha7:00 PM
8:09 PM
Candles8:04 PM
Saturday
Shacharit8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Coffee & Commentary8:45 AM
Latest Shema9:08 AM
Jr Teen Chat9:30 AM
Mishna Hot Cocoa10:15 AM
Latest Shacharit10:23 AM
Tot Shabbat10:30 AM
Mini Minyan10:30 AM
Jr Cong/BMC10:30 AM
Shiur10:30 AM
Code Of Jewish Law7:10 PM
Daf Yomi7:15 PM
Mincha8:00 PM
Maariv9:00 PM
Shabbat Ends9:05 PM

Shabbat Shalom

No Task Too Small in the Service of God and Mankind

In the service of God and mankind, every task, as minor as it may seem, can be holy. Two memories highlight this idea. Growing up my mother, of blessed memory, would motivate me to take the garbage can to the curb by telling me "You have an opportunity to do the mitzvah of honoring your mother and father." I did not always run but I realize how she hoped to instill within me the value of service to others. I was not "just" taking out the garbage but engaging in a holy act.

I also remember feeling regret after my mother passed that I did not help her enough. During shiva, I reflected that one of the only times I helped clean the dishes on Friday night was my first Shabbat after my gap year when I was so happy to be home and so appreciative of my family. Now, I do my best to live with this awareness. I am also inspired by one my first Rabbinic mentors, Rabbi Alvin Marcus of West Orange, NJ who treated the shul like his home. Whether picking up a stray piece of paper or straightening out the chairs, no task was too small for Rabbi Marcus, as a shul is God's home and our home.

As I shared last week in my Shabbat sermon, God assures all of the Levites whether those who carry the ark, the curtains or the wood that all roles are important in His eyes. The task of the Kohanim to clean the menorah was considered one of the greatest contributions but it was done early in the morning to little fanfare.

Agudath Sholom is a warm and inclusive community but we can all do more to become a shul with an even greater commitment to middot and menschlichkeit. Whether holding a door for someone, picking up some garbage, serving an elderly person at Kiddush or sharing a kind word, we are all tasked with creating an environment of Godliness.

I know we are on the right track. Last Shabbat, I spoke to the boys leading Adon Olam and, without missing a beat, they embraced an opportunity to help. It was very special. Following the recitation of kiddush, a group of young boys went into the social hall and served drinks and cake. We launched the kiddush ambassadors. The inaugural team includes Robert Okun, Gilad Karsch, Mati Finkelstein, Avi Gordon, Daniel Janush and Jake Sigman. If your child, boy or girl, would like to join, please let me know.

In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King,

"If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as a Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, 'Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well'."

May we always be inspired to seize each opportunity to serve God and our fellow man no matter how seemingly small the task. G-d willing, we will embody a spirit menschlichkeit of that will further lift our shul, schools and community for future generations. We are all God's ambassadors.

Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom
Rabbi Daniel Cohen

AIPAC Israel Advocacy Alert on Iran

We are at a critical moment - one that may shape the future of the entire Western world as we know it-as the international community negotiates a deal with Iran. AIPAC is engaged in an campaign to remind our elected officials of the elements THEY said must be included in a final deal:

  • Anytime anywhere inspections
  • Verification of prior military dimensions of their program
  • A roll back of sanctions tied to Iranian proven actions and behavior
  • An end date tied to Iranian demonstration of the end of their quest for a nuclear weapon
  • Sufficient dismantlement so that Iran has no pathway to a nuclear weapon

We turn to you today and ask you to be on call. Be ready should your Senators and Members of Congress find themselves in the very difficult position of reviewing a deal that does not include these five critical elements. We hope we can count on you to join the effort to shape the course of history and help protect everything we hold dear. For more information, visit www.aipac.org.

Fairway Update from Rabbi Cohen

The Kosher Butcher at Fairway is now open. The mashgiach is Moshe Heisler. Moshe can be reached for orders by calling the store and asking for the kosher meat department. Fairway will be using Teva meat. (203-388-1292) As of now, the butcher will be open on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday although the situation is fluid. Please do your utmost to support Fairway and of course all of our kosher establishments. Fairway is committed to the success of the kosher meat department but it is up to all of us to support them and G-d willing create a long term win win for our community. If you have questions or concerns, please be in touch.

Israel Advocacy in CT. Sign the Petition.

Petition · The Connecticut College Board of Trustees: Condemn the Anti-Semitic Behavior of President Katherine Bergeron, Dean of Faculty Abigail Van Slyck, Dean Sandy Grande, Dean Sunil Bhatia, Dean David Canton, and Director of Global Islamic, Studies Sufia Uddin · Change.org. For more information, click here

Rabbi Cohen's Favorite Articles

  • A Critique of Obama's Understanding of Israel Jeffrey Goldberg The Atlantic click here
  • Jeremy England, The Man Who May One Up Darwin by Meghan Walsh click here
  • Rabbi Abraham Cooper To defeat ISIS we must convince Twitter, YouTube to 'unfriend' terrorists click here
  • Robert Wistrich, Scholar of Anti-Semitism Dies click here
  • Why All Is Not As It Was for Jews in America - Tablet Magazine - Rich Cohen click here
Weekday Schedule
Candles Next Friday8:08 PM
Daf YomiSunday 7:45 am, Monday-Friday 7:00 am
ShacharitSunday: 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM/7:30 AM
MinchaSunday-Thursday: 8:10 PM
Mazal Tov
  • to Lenore and Michael Cooper on the forthcoming marriage of Rachel Cooper to Josh Troy
  • to Gloria Green, Ethan and Shira Green, Stacey and Dr. Abraham Mintz and their entire family on the upcoming marriage of Cheryl Frydman to Larry Hillman
  • to Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen and family on the upcoming marriage of Rabbi Ezra Cohen to Stephanie Brooks
  • to Elise Meyer & Henry Feuerstein on the marriage of their daughter Amanda to Matthew Bushell
  • to Evan Finkel and Rachel Leah Victor on their engagement
  • to Aliza & Cantor Rafael Bokow on the birth of a baby boy, Yosef
Thanks To Our Sponsors
Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packagesthe Linda Beson Nursing Education Fund
Chapel KiddushJoan and Bennett Schwartz and family in honor of Aaron's graduation from Syracuse University.
Sanctuary KiddushCheryl Frydman & Gloria Green In honor of the marriage of Cheryl and Larry Hillman and all Gloria's grandchildren and
Michael & Lenore Cooper In honor of Rachel and Josh's upcoming wedding
Seudat ShlishitAttar family in commemoration of the 20th Yahrzeit of Hecky's mother
Shabbat Topics & Participants
Shacharit/MusafCantor Rafael Bokow
SermonRabbi Daniel Cohen
ShiurJay Jubas: The efficacy of prayer according to Kabbalah
Daf YomiMark Wagshul
Code of Jewish LawAri Lieberman
Torah ReadersGil Orbach, Judd Love
UsherElisheva Kilner
Sisterhood

THANKS! Sisterhood of Congregation Agudath Sholom would like to thank the "Avram and Rhoda Freedberg Fund of the Jewish Communal Fund" for their generous grant. The donation is in honor of Julie Morgulis, Hillary Zitter, Rochelle Senker, Linda Rezak, Marguerite Neuhaus and Elisheva Kilner. Reported by Anne Peskin - President and Johanna Akyuz - Treasurer


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.

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Tot Shabbat June 12  Friday, June 12 - 4:00 PM

Tot Shabbat June 12

TOT KABBALAT SHABBAT WITH THE PJ LIBRARY!!
Come and enjoy a special story time, crafts, snacks and mock shabbat dinner
complete with zemirot (songs) and plenty of spirit!
Cost (includes dinner) - $6 per child.

PJ Library is a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien, and Linda Spilka and Ed Spilka.
For further information about PJ Library, contact Marcia Lane at Marcia@ujf.org. 

Womens Tefillah Group

Womens Tefillah Group

Please join us! for Parshat Korach

Awards June 20  Saturday, June 20 - 4:15 PM

Awards June 20

HONORING OUR LEADER OF THE YEAR: DEVORAH MEYERS
KIDS: please join your favorite group leaders for afternoon groups!!!
ADULTS: Time to "schmooze" and socialize with your friends enjoying some "down time" while your kids are in groups!
EVERYONE: Join together for a Seudah Shlishit Dinner, highlighted by a special presentation to Devorah and a gift awarded to every child!!!
Although most groups will be continuing throughout the summer, we would like to take this opportunity to recognize our leaders and children at this special event - please join us!

Annual Meeting  Tuesday, June 23 - 7:30 PM

Annual Meeting

Please join us for our annual meeting and election of officers
Full agenda, important letter, voting instructions, proposed bylaws amendment and proxy forms are on-line at www.cas-stamford.org or by mail upon request to the synagogue office. 

Family Trip to Israel

Family Trip to Israel

Join Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen for a
Family Summer Mission to Israel in August 2015
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.
For more information, contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org or 203-252-8252.

Summer Flick Series with Rabbi Walk  Tuesday, June 30 - 7:30 PM

Summer Flick Series with Rabbi Walk

Singing in the Dark
The CAS Men's Club will again sponsor a BBQ for the first movie night, 6/30 - a very good, barely-released film called Singing in the Dark, starring Cantor Moshe Oysher. The Men's Club BBQ costs $7 and will include hamburgers, hot dogs, fresh corn, salads, watermelon and beverages. The BBQ will starts at 6:30 pm. The movie is free and begins at 7:30 pm.

"This important and virtually unknown independent film is one of the very first American feature films to focus on the Holocaust. A concentration camp survivor (Moishe Oysher) emigrates to the United States and suffers amnesia due to the traumatic experiences he has endured."

AIPAC Meeting  Wednesday, July 8 - 8:00 PM

AIPAC Meeting

Jonathan Harris, AIPAC Assistant Director for Policy and Government Affairs

For the past six years, Jonathan Calt Harris has served as AIPAC's senior policy analyst on Syria and Lebanon and for the past four years has covered Egypt and Jordan as well, with a special interest in Salafi-jihadist groups such as ISIS and Al-Qaeda.

As an Assistant Director of Policy and Government Affairs at AIPAC's Washington headquarters, Jonathan is tasked with developing new policy initiatives and original analyses, and speaking throughout the country on these issues.

Dessert Reception 8 PM and Program 8:30 PM

RSVP to Alli Pilcowitz at 917-210-6328 or apilcowitz@aipac.org

CAS Announcements
  • READY FOR THE CAS ANNUAL HARVEST NOW GARDEN? Last year we grew and donated over 200 pounds of veggies to the local food bank. Work in the garden this year has started! Please join us thisSunday, June 7th to help at one of two working sessions, either at 9amor 4pm. Come dressed ready to get dirty. This is a fun way to do a mitzvah. Adults and big kids welcome. We need your help!
  • JOIN IN A FESTIVE SEUDAH SHLISHIT TO HONOR RABBI SHAKKED AND CHEMDA PARHI, SHABBOS JUNE 13TH AT 7:30 PM. We would like to invite the entire community to participate in a festive Seudah Shlishit in honor of Rabbi Shakked and Chemda Parhi, who have devoted the past four years to educating our children, preparing them for Bar/Bat Mitzvah, leading youth groups, developing special Shul programming and enriching our community. As a token of our esteem and appreciation, we are presenting them with a parting gift as we wish them Hatzlacha on their return to Israel. If you would like your name added to the list, please contact Hecky Attar at 203-253-7075 or HeckyAttar@yahoo.com and you will be included on the group card.
  • CAS SUMMER MOVIES/MENS CLUB BBQ The CAS Men's Club will again sponsor a BBQ for the first movie night, 6/30 - a very good, barely-released film called Singing in the Dark, starring Cantor Moshe Oysher. The Men's Club BBQ costs $7 and will include hamburgers, hot dogs, fresh corn, salads, watermelon and beverages. The BBQ will starts at 6:30 pm, open to everyone (men & women). The movie is free and begins at 7:30 pm.
  • CAS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AIPAC INVITES YOU TO A CONVERSATION WITH AIPAC ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR POLICY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, JONATHAN HARRIS. Wednesday, July 8 (8:00 pm dessert reception & 8:30 pm program). RSVP to Alli Pilcowitz at 917-210-6328 or apilcowitz@aipac.org. About Jonathan Harris:For the past six years, Jonathan Calt Harris has served as AIPAC's senior policy analyst on Syria and Lebanon and for the past four years has covered Egypt and Jordan as well, with a special interest in Salafi-jihadist groups such as ISIS and Al-Qaeda. As an Assistant Director of Policy and Government Affairs at AIPAC's Washington headquarters, Jonathan is tasked with developing new policy initiatives and original analyses, and speaking throughout the country on these issues. After receiving his B.A. in History from the University of Illinois, Jonathan studied Religion and Middle East History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
  • 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.
  • DO YOU HAVE A DEHUMIDIFIER YOU CAN DONATE? We could use one, please contact Matt at mfeinberg@cas-stamford.org
  • 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 needed. Join in on the fun we have every week at 6:00 PM -
Annual Meeting Notice

CONGREGATION AGUDATH SHOLOM ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 7:30 PM 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue Stamford, CT 06902

Please join us for our annual meeting and election of officers

AGENDA

  1. Reports by Rabbi, President, Treasurer
  2. Proposal for Dues and Fee Increase
  3. Presentation of the George and Ziporah Freedberg Awards for Excellence and Outstanding Service
  4. Proposed Bylaws amendment on Board voting procedures
  5. CAS Security Proposal
  6. Election of Officers & Directors

The CAS Nominating Committee has recommended members elect this slate of officers and directors for terms starting upon election

SLATE OF OFFICERS

Two year term:2nd Vice President:
Jeffrey Maron
3rd Vice President:
Simeon Wohlberg
Secretary:
Rachel Dayan
Assistant Treasurer:
Dean Schuckman

SLATE OF DIRECTORS

One year TermHoward Goldstein
Two Year TermRichard Schwartz
Three Year TermHeidi BernsteinRob Hoff
Mitchell BalsamElissa Klapper
Melissa BildnerBen Lanson

Additional nominations, with the consent of the nominee, may be made by written petition signed by thirty (30) members of the Congregation in good standing and filed with the Nominating Committee at least ten (10) days before the Annual Meeting, and written notice of the nominations so made by petition shall be given to each member of the Congregation at least five (5) days before the Annual Meeting.


PROPOSED DUES INCREASE 
We propose a dues increase effective July 1, raising family membership by $200 and single membership from $50-80, depending on category. We also propose a new category of Patron Membership at $2,750 per family, detailed below. The Board approved this dues increase due to: increasing repair costs for our aging building, higher health care costs, offset the $100,000+ accumulated deficit from prior years, anticipated lower revenue during building re-construction, and increased Youth programming costs. CAS has not increased dues in almost ten years, while costs have increased. Your Board has worked to prudently manage CAS finances.

NEW HIGH HOLIDAY RESERVED SEATING POLICY
We will offer reserved seating in all three services this year, based on last year's interest in a third service. The CAS Board approved a new policy for 2015 (not subject to membership vote) . A full policy is posted on line at www.cas-stamford.org
  • We have replaced our Tzedakah Program with the Patron Membership category to signify these members' extra support for our synagogue. Patron Members will be entitled to reserved seating on the High Holidays and membership will be acknowledged. Patron membership will be $2,750 per member family.
  • We will offer two seating charts, one for Rosh Hashanah and one for Yom Kippur. We will ask members if they require their seat for either or both holidays. This will allow us to accommodate all seating requests.
  • To ensure continued interest in the third service and to allow us to accommodate all requests, we ask at least 15 member families to confirm their interest in becoming Patron members or reserving seats for this service by July 15. The third service will be held in a special room to be constructed once interest has been confirmed. The third service will begin at 6 AM on Rosh Hashanah and 9 AM on Yom Kippur.
  • We ask members attend one of our three services to help us ensure we meet all member requests. We ask member NOT reserve seats in one service but attend another. We hope to have adequate open seats in each service.
  • Members will receive an email notifying them of the 2015 High Holiday seating reservations. Members will be asked to confirm and pay for their Patron Membership or reserved seats by August 15. If their reserved seats are not confirmed and paid for by that date, the seats revert to CAS and will be reassigned.
AMENDMENT TO CAS BYLAWS 
 We propose to add paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 to Article II of the Bylaws, so that the Board can: (1) allow participation in meetings by conference calls, (2) use email to allow Board members to approve actions by unanimous consent, and (3) allow participation in meetings and votes by conference calls and emails, provided that a quorum participates in the conference calls/electronic meeting.

SECURITY MEASURES 
I. Implemented Security Measures The CAS Board of Directors has approved and implemented the following security measures: a key pad lock entry system to control building entry during the week; enhanced video surveillance; "panic buttons" to notify police of an emergency; and a Volunteer Patrol Program. Additionally, we have consulted with the Stamford Police Department and are meeting with the US Department of Homeland Security as part of our Security review.

II. Additional Proposed Security Measures This past February we held a Special Meeting open to the Congregation to discuss additional security measures. At such meeting, the Congregation was unable to reach the required consensus on a course of action, but approved revisiting the issue at our Annual Meeting. Accordingly, we request your vote on one of the following options: (1) A paid armed off-duty Stamford police officer on Shabbat and Holidays; (2) A paid unarmed guard on Shabbat and Holidays; or (3) None of the above.

Additionally, please note that since the Special Meeting, several members donated funds for a Stamford police officer to guard CAS on Shabbat and holidays. These funds will run out by June 30, 2015, accordingly, the police officer will only be extended in accordance with the outcome of the vote described above.

Click here for Full agenda, important letter, voting instructions, proposed bylaws amendment and proxy forms or request them by mail from the synagogue office.

CAS Classes
Week of June 7
SundayRabbi Walk: Bible from the Beginning - 9:15 AM
MondayRabbi Walk: Mishna Brura: Laws of Prayer - 7:30 PM
ThursdayRabbi Walk: Talmud Bavli - Masechet Megilla - 7:30 PM
FridayRabbi Cohen: The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - 8:15 AM
Community Announcements
  • 2015 SIZZLING SUMMER SERIES IN STAMFORD Rabbi Jeremy Wieder, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva University. Four-part Wednesday night series in July, 8PM. at the Young Isarel of Stamford. WHAT DOES JUDAISM HAVE TO SAY ABOUT...Saving the Life of a Non-Jew - July 8, Gender Roles - July 15, Abortion - July 22, Vigilante Justice - July 29. Free and open to the entire community
  • ANNOUNCING...The Committee to Advance Modern Orthodoxy in Stamford (CAMOS) will be hosting its second annual Shabbaton for prospective residents on Shabbat weekend, August 22nd. If you know a family who is thinking of relocating to Stamford, and who may like to meet other like minded families in a relaxed informal setting, please contact Michael Feldstein at michaelgfeldstein@gmail.com
  • SAVE THE DATE Sunday, June 7, 2015 - 4:00 - 6:30pm. Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County 30th Anniversary Celebration. Honoring Vivian and Irwin Miller with the JHS Lifetime Achievement Award andNorma z'l and Milton Mann with the 2015 JHS Heritage Award Temple Beth El - 350 Roxbury Road - Stamford, CT 06902.
  • CAS MENS CLUB WHITE WATER RAFTING TRIP WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, JULY 12TH FROM APPROXIMATELY 6:30 AM - 8 PM. The price will be approximately $100 and will include the wonderful rafting experience and round trip coach bus transportation. Lunch is NOT included. If you are interested, please email E_Sigman@yahoo.com by May 5th. Cancellation policy: Full refund if notified 2 1/2 weeks in advance.
  • CAN I WEAR MY KIPPAH ON JOB INTERVIEWS? CAREER GUIDANCE FOR SABBATH OBSERVANT JEWISH PROFESSIONALS. Presenter: Lavie Margolin, Co-author of "Can I Wear My Kippah on Job Interviews?" June 30, 8pm at Young Israel of Stamford. Mincha at 7:45PM; ma'ariv following the program. Lavie will discuss the unique challenges faced by Sabbath observant Jewish professionals in remaining true to religious obligations on interviews and in the workplace. He will provide strategies for navigating through tricky situations, including insightful considerations that help to avoid awkward moments, and provide approaches that have been comfortable for others who share your values.
  • INTRODUCING THE BACK TO SCHOOL SHOP, a UJF program that provides economically disadvantaged elementary school children in Stamford with new clothes (pants, shirt, sneakers, socks, underwear, winter coat, hat, gloves) backpack and school supplies. Children get to pick out their own new items in a "shopping" environment created in a local school prior to the start of the new school year, while their parents visit the Japha Family Resource Center to receive basic health screenings and information about vital community services. The inaugural event is Sunday, August 9, 2015. To volunteer, please contact Lorraine Kweskin at lkweskin@gmail.com. For more information or to make a donation please visit www.ujf.org/backtoschoolshop
  • 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).
We Wish A Speedy Recovery To
  • Abraham ben Miriam Rachel
  • Alexander ben Genja
  • Ami ben Sara
  • Avraham Shmuel ben Sheyna
  • Avraham ben Sosna
  • Bela Devora bat Rachel
  • Chaim Avram ben Leah
  • Chaim Yechiel ben Malka
  • Chana Liba bat Yaakova
  • Chana bat Shulamit
  • Chaya Priva bat Leah
  • Chaya Sarah Tzipporah bat Esther
  • Chia Sorila Bat bat Fagey Devorah
  • David ben Chaya
  • David ben Zila
  • Dinah bat Esther
  • Eitan ben Sarah
  • Eliahu Aharon ben Yocheved Irta Etel
  • Esther Rachel Bat Chava bat Chava
  • Esther Shoshanna bat Yetta Chaya
  • Hadassah Esther bat Chava Leah
  • Hennia bat Musah
  • Leah bat Bayla
  • Lee bat Rachel
  • Lior Tzionah bat Sarah
  • Maya bat Shoshy
  • Mordechai ben Tziyonah
  • Moshe Baruch ben Chaya Sara
  • Moshe Elyah ben Chana
  • Moshe ben Batya
  • Moshe ben Ben Marcelle
  • Nira bat Rachel
  • Rachel Miril Hinda bat Miriam Rivkah
  • Rafaella bat Miriam
  • Rayna bat Necha
  • Refael Ephraim ben Sima
  • Ruth Leah bat Zahava
  • Sarah Rivka bat Channah Rachel
  • Sarah bat Etta Ziesel
  • Shmuel Yeruchim ben Beyla
  • Shoshanna Raizel bat Sarah Chanah Leah
  • Smadar Rut bat Chana
  • Tziporah bat Minna
  • Ya'acov Ari ben Nitzah
  • Yehoshua Ylitzhak ben Tziyona
  • Yitzchack Mordachai ben Chaya.
  • Yochanan ben Alisa
  • Yosef Fishel ben Miriam Zlata
  • Zahava bat Chaya Sara
  • Ze'ev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
CAS Youth

Thank You/ Hakarat Hatov/ Welcome Corner

Thank you to Rabbi Parhi for being a volunteer leader of the Bnai Mitzvah Club this past year! We learned so much from you and will miss you dearly!

Full Teen Minyan Schedule:

June 13

This Weekend (Shabbat):

-Mishna and Hot Cocoa this Shabbat with Rabbi Jeiger - continuing Chapter 7 of Berachot at 10:15.

-Tot Shabbat will be led by Morahs Irene, Danielle & Simone in the Youth Classroom at 10:30 am.

-Mini Minyanwill be led by Morahs Debbie. Rivka & Tamar this week in the library at 10:30 am.

-Jr. Cong. will be led by Josh, Nicole and Carly this week in the Chapel at 10:30 am.

-Bnai Mitzvah Club will be led by R. Parhi this week in the Simcha Room at 10:30 am!

- Jr Teen Chat will be led by Daniella and meet in the Social Hall at 9:30.

Coming Soon:

Friday, June 12th - Tot Kabbalat Shabbat (Tot Shabbat and Mini Minyan - Ages 1-first grade) Sign up and sponsor online!

Shabbat June 20th - Youth Awards Shabbat Seudah Shlishithonoring our Leader of the Year - Devorah Meyers - please sponsor online!

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 atrabbijeiger@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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