| | Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin | Bo January 16, 2016 6 Sh'vat 5776 | | Schedule | Friday | Candles | 4:32 PM | Mincha | 4:37 PM | Shabbat | Shacharit | 8:00 AM 8:45 AM | Coffee & Commentary | 8:30 AM | Latest Shema | 9:40 AM | Mishnah & Hot Cocoa | 10:15 AM | Latest Shacharit | 10:28 AM | Tot Shabbat | 10:30 AM | Mini Minyan | 10:30 AM | Jr Cong/BMC | 10:30 AM | Code Of Jewish Law | 3:40 PM | Daf Yomi | 4:15 PM | Mincha | 4:30 PM | Maariv | 5:28 PM | Shabbat Ends | 5:33 PM | Shabbat Shalom Sanctuary Services will start at 8:45AM this Shabbat CAS Yakar Shabbat The theme for our annual Yakar Shabbat is Israel. Learn more about the history, spirituality, centrality and advocacy. Join us for a spirited Shabbat morning davening and learning in breakout sessions. Yakar is the name of a shul in Jerusalem known for its spirit and innovative approach to Shabbat morning Tefillah. Like the model Yakar, we will follow Shacharit and Torah reading with a kiddush at 10 AM, engage in Torah sessions in groups from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM, and complete the service with Musaf. Thank you to the following educators: - Rabbi Elisha Paul of the Jewish High School of CT - Avira Deretz Yisrael: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Israel
- Josh Warhit of Stand with Us - Northeast High School Coordinator - Standing Up Tall: Answering Tough Questions on Israel
- Elana Trombka of BCDS - Yerushalayim: The First City of Brotherly Love
- Nahum and Shira Tal (Shiur in Hebrew) - Leaving Egypt in Haste and the Building of the Modern State of Israel
- Yona Israel Goldman of BCDS - The Gift of Milk and Honey in the age of Oil
God willing, we will enjoy and grow from a stimulating morning of Torah learning and enrich our connection to the land and people of Israel. On a different note, thank you to Matt Feinberg, Dan Marans of Zomet, and Richard Adamow of Unitech Sound for facilitating the recertification of our Zomet microphone system. The new certificate is posted on the wall outside the main sanctuary. As you may know, our sound system in the main sanctuary is under the halachic supervision of Zomet, an organization in Israel synthesizing Torah and technology. Zomet approves the Western Wall metal detector and designs technology for Shabbat scooters and elevators. Learn more about Zomet at www.zomet.org.il. I encourage you to visit their new interactive museum on your next trip to Israel. It is great! Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Service Notes - TEEN MINYAN will NOT be held this week due to facilities problems
- THIS Shabbat morning, January 16 Sanctuary service will begin at 8:45 AM
- Father/Son Minyan will be held this Sunday at 9:15 AM
- Friday Night Carlebach Light minyanim will be held on Friday evening Shabbat Mevarchim - February 5. Feel the Ruach!
- Joint Minyanim - We will hold only one minyan at 8:45 AM in the sanctuary on March 5.
Meet our Assistant Rabbi Candidate - Rabbi Mordechai Harris - next Shabbat January 22-23 - Rabbi Mordechai Harris's work in informal and experiential Jewish education has spanned fifteen years while traversing ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Prior to receiving Smicha he held positions as the Youth Rabbi at the Hebrew Institute of White Plains, the Associate Regional Director for Upstate New York NCSY, JLIC Educator on the campus of SUNY Albany, and as the Site Director for Keshet's special needs integration program at Camp Moshava, Wildrose. Upon receiving Smicha, Rabbi Harris assumed the role of Teen Rabbi and Outreach Director at Baron Hirsch Congregation in Memphis, Tennessee while also serving on the Judaic Studies faculty for the local community day school.
- Rabbi Harris will speak Friday night (January 22) and during both services on Saturday morning (January 23) . You can meet Rabbi Harris at a community tea at CAS on Saturday, January 23 at 3:40pm, and he will give a class during Seudat Shlishit.
Did you donate five or more books to the book drive? If so, please stop by the office to pick up your copy of Elliott Sloyer's children's book. Kosher Alert - Elman's Ready To Use Dressing For Stuffing - The Orthodox Union does not certify Elman's Ready To Use Dressing For Stuffing. Some products bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions have been implemented.
Standing with Israel - Prayers: After every morning and evening service, we recite Psalm 130 followed by the prayer Acheinu, in solidarity with our family in Israel and with a prayer for God to transform our sadness into joy. I encourage you to join us daily or recite these prayers at home.
- Stay engaged in the news: Here are some suggested sites to keep you informed. The Times of Israel, Israel National News, Israel Hayom, and Israel AM.
- Join our AIPAC Policy Conference Delegation Join the CAS AIPAC Delegation in March, 2016 Info: Rabbi Cohen, Veronica and Erwin Reich (veronica.reich@gmail.com,reichea@optonline.net) or Maria and Glenn Reicin (maria.reicin@gmail.com,glenn.reicin@gmail.com) or visit www.aipac.org. Am Yisrael Chai!
Weekday Schedule Candles Next Friday | 4:40 PM | Daf Yomi | Sunday 7:45 am, Monday-Friday 7:00 am | Shacharit | Sunday: 7:15 AM/8:30/9:15 AM, Monday: 6:30 AM/8:30 AM, Tuesday-Friday: 6:30 AM/7:30 AM | Mincha | Sunday-Thursday: 4:45 PM | Monday | M L King Day | Mazal Tov - to Shira & Mitchell Zucker on Leeba's Bat Mitzvah
| Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here. Thanks To Our Sponsors Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages | the Linda Beson Nursing Education Fund | Kiddush | Marilyn Niedober in honor of her great granddaughter, Ariella's, second birthday and by the Attar family in honor of their new grandson Shalom. | Seudat Shlishit | Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen on the occasion of Sandra Cohen's Yahrzeit, Sara Malka bat Aharon Avraham Halevi | Paid Advertisement The Joy of Learning begins at the Instilling a Love for Judaism, Israel, Jewish Values and Mitzvot - Motivating the exploration of the world around us through science, math, language, literacy, art and music
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458 Lakeside Drive * Stamford, CT 06903 Take a tour today! Contact Anne Liss Johnson, JCC Sara Walker Nursery School Managing Director, at 203-322-6541, or e-mail aljohnson@stamfordjcc.org | Shabbat Topics & Participants Coffee & Commentary | Rabbi Daniel Cohen | Daf Yomi | David Bessaleli | Seudat Shlishit | Rabbi Daniel Cohen | Torah Readers | Ethan Green, Burt Rubin | Sisterhood SYLVIA'S CAS SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP 20% off one item. (One coupon per family) We need volunteers to work in the shop! Please call Julie at (203)-321-6460 | Sign Up For These Events Click on one of these upcoming events! Join us January 15-16 for our annual Shabbat of ruach, unity and interactive Torah. Friday night Carlebach light davening led by Chazan Bokow. Shabbat morning two minyanim at 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM. Joint Hot Kiddush at 10:00 AM. 10:30 AM Breakout Learning Sessions on Israel. Featured speakers are Yona Israel Goldman, Rabbi Elisha Paul, Elana Trombka, Paul Friedman of Stand with Us and shiur in Hebrew led by Nahum and Shira Tal. Musaf at 11:15 AM BREAKFAST WITH YOUR LEADERS! 10:00 BREAKFAST & EARLY SHABBAT MORNING GROUPS Jan. 16 - Mini Minyan Jan. 23 - BMC Jan. 30 - Jr. Cong. FREE PROGRAM - JUST SHOW UP! Elementary Age Students and Parents. With much enthusiasm, we are kicking off PCL (Parent Child Learning) Kids and parents from all parts of the community are welcome to join us for fun, innovative approach to learning. Enjoy learning, great snacks, hanging out with friends and family while winning amazing raffle prizes! PCL is free and open to all our friends in the Stamford community. For more information, contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org PLEASE JOIN US FOR PANOPLY 2016 A MULTIMEDIA TRIVIA EXPERIENCE FOR ADULTS TO BENEFIT THE CAS YOUTH DEPARTMENT Join us for a super exciting fun trivia game show with delicious food and drink. Also be ready to bid on some incredible prizes in our Auction! Matan, led by Diane Cohen, is a mother-daughter program for sixth grade Bat Mitzvah-age girls focusing on female role models from the time of the Bible through modern Israel. It is an educational, fun, interactive and uplifting way to prepare for your Bnai Mitzvah and grow closer to your daughters in the process. The Matan Class is endowed by a gift from Gerald Cohen in memory of his mother Florence Cohen, Tziporah bat Shimon. Sign up here to receive weekly emails from your leaders telling you what to expect on Shabbat morning Receive notifications of upcoming events, a special kiddush and fun programs Join the CAS AIPAC Delegation in March, 2016 Info: Rabbi Cohen, Veronica and Erwin Reich (veronica.reich@gmail.com, reichea@optonline.net) or Maria and Glenn Reicin (maria.reicin@gmail.com, glenn.reicin@gmail.com) Am Yisrael Chai! Please join us! FEBRUARY 6 - PARSHAT Mishpatim MARCH 23 - Purim Megilla Reading (evening service) For more information, contact: Ziona Doft zionadoft@yahoo.com or Ronnie Sichel ronsichel@aol.com Book Launch event with Stamford native, Rabbi Hanoch Teller Critically acclaimed author or Heroic Children, Untold Stories of the Unconquerable Event Chairs: Lillian and Sandy Shapiro Heroic Children represents every stripe of young Jewish victim, from every corner of Europe and from every religious, national and socioeconomic background. What they all shared in common was an iron will to live- but not at all costs. Their determination to hold onto their dignity and principles makes these unforgettable stories a zenith of human achievement. Heroic Children, a work of prodigious scholarship and spellbinding narrative, is a new and compelling way to teach the history and universal lessons of the Holocaust. Westchester Knicks vs. Iowa Energy Limited number of tickets available; tickets sold on a first come first served basis Who: Grades 3 and up When: Sunday afternoon, February 21, noon Where: Leaving CAS parking lot at 12 noon sharp and returning after the game; around 4:30 pm. Cost (includes tickets and transportation): $28/person Pray! Eat! Learn! 2nd Annual Shabbat Across Stamford Stamford Crowne Plaza Hotel Shabbat Across Stamford is a celebration of Jewish Community in the Greater Stamford Area, featuring guest speaker the Honorable Ruth Messinger, President of American Jewish World Service. If you wish to volunteer in such areas as Organizing a Table, Set- Up/Clean UP/ Child Care or Shopping please contact Matt Feinberg in the office. Join Rabbi Cohen and other pre-Bar Mitzvah seventh grade boys and their fathers to discuss what our tradition teaches us about becoming a man. Each session will cover a unique aspect of a Bar Mitzvah's new responsibilities in the world, and Rabbi Cohen will bring relevant sources to stimulate discussion. This is a great opportunity for fathers and sons to bond and grow in preparation for their Bnai Mitzvah. Final Bonus will be dinner at 613. | CAS Announcements - JOIN US FOR A TU B'SHVAT SEDER WITH RABBI WALK We will celebrate the fruits of Israel in a pleasant ceremony including light snacking on the seven species in both fresh and preserved forms. Monday, January 25, 7 PM. Please RSVP to Rabbi Walk (rwalk36@hotmail.com). Everyone welcome!
- TEEN DINNER In two weeks Shabbat Parshat Yitro (January 29th)... Rockin' Friday Night Shabbat Dinner at the Wohlbergs (30 Morgan Street) followed by an awesome Oneg at CAS!!! Dinner starts at 6:15, Oneg to follow. Please rsvp to Yehuda and Martha at meyersy@ncsy.org!
- SIGN UP YOUR KIDS FOR OUR YOUTH GROUPS! This is a very important security measure. It is imperative for our group leaders to know the children who participate in Shabbos groups. If Gd forbid there is an emergency, the group leaders will be able to have an attendance system to keep track of your children. We pray that we never need this, but please sign up children and help us to keep them safe. Click here to sign up your child Thank you!
- FATHER/SON MINYAN We are now holding a Father/Son minyan on Sundays at 9:15am. Breakfast to follow. We plan to hold this minyan twice a month. Please see Simeon Wohlberg for details
- 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
| CAS Classes Week of January 17 | Sunday | Rabbi Walk: Bible from the Beginning - 9:15 AM | Monday | Rabbi David Walk: D'var Yom B'yomo-Timely Topics (held at BCDS) - 12:00 PM | | Rabbi Walk: Laws of Tefilah - 7:30 PM | Tuesday | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Power of the Prophets - 8:15 AM | | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: The Depth of Genesis - 9:00 AM | | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Parsha Perspective and Paradigms - 12:00 PM | | Rabbi David Walk: The Jewish Bookshelf - - 7:30 PM | Thursday | Rabbi Walk: Talmud Bavli - Masechet Megilla - 7:30 PM | Friday | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - 8:15 AM | Community Announcements - SAR'S 47TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER will take place on Motzaei Shabbat, January 30. The community is invited to attend. Please RSVP at www.sardinner.org or to info@sardinner by Tuesday, January 19. Dinner Co-Chairs: Jill & Arthur Green.Michael Schreck Memorial Community Service Award: Sarah Zitter Milstein.
- JOIN US FOR NFL BCDS PLAYOFF FUN! This Saturday Night - January 16 8:00 pm at 613 Restaurant. Greenbay Packers vs. Arizona Cardinals. (The Last Saturday Night Game of the Season). Drop In, Hang Out and Enjoy the Game with Friends at 613. $5.00 draft beers/well drinks Discounted Burgers, Chili and Wings! No Cover, No Minimum, No Solicitations!
- JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOOK TALKS A POETRY DIALOGUE Presenters: Richard 'RJ' Schwartz and Or Berger. A discussion and analysis of Israeli poets David Grossman, Hayim Bialik, Yehuda Amichai and others. Wednesday, January 20, 10:00 AM. Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue
- TIKVAH FUND INSTITUTE AT YALE Judaism & Modernity: Morality in Politics, Society, and the Marketplace. Applications for the Tikvah Fund's Institute for High School Students at Yale University are due January 31. The program is open to current high school juniors and seniors and runs from June 26 to July 7. Tuition subsidized; scholarships available. www.TikvahSummer.org.
- KINDERGARTEN READINESS FORUM - CARMEL ACADEMY presents a conversation about kindergarten readiness. Please join field experts, Carmel Academy Principal, Rebecca Hammerman, and Early Childhood teacher, Julie Thaler, for a discussion on Kindergarten Readiness and Instilling Jewish Values into your Child's Education. This program is open to the community. All are welcome. Bring a friend! Wednesday, January 27, 9:30 a.m. at Chabad of Greenwich - 75 Mason Street Coffee and light refreshments from 9:15 a.m. RSVP to Cori at: corisano@googlemail.com
- 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.
- JFS NEW BEGINNINGS, Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm in Stamford Divorce Support Group at the JFS Stamford office, 733 Summer St., 6th Floor. Contact Eve Moskowitz at 203-921-4161 or emoskowitz@ctjfs.org
- LET'S TALK - Thursdays, 11 :00 am Free at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue. Contact Connie Cirillo Freeman at 203-487-0983 or cfreeman@stamfordjcc.org
- JFS BRAIN FITNESS PROGRAM Working with clients experiencing early stage dementia or Alzheimer's in the client's home. Contact Matt Greenberg at 203-921-4161 or mgreenberg@ctjfs.org
- SAVE THE DATE! Annual Chevra Kadisha dinner, honoring Rochel Attar. Tuesday, February, February 16, 2016, 6PM. Cost - $36/person. Guest Speaker - Rabbi Shay Schachter, Rosh Beit Midrash at Young Israel of Woodmere. Invitations will be in the mail at the beginning of January.
- YOUNG ISRAEL AND UJF PRESENTATION THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE: LOOKING BACK TEN YEARS LATER With BARRY SHRAGE, President, Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston . Sunday Evening, February 28 at 7 pm Young Israel
- JFS WORKSHOP - THE RACE TO COLLEGE - Mondays, December 7th, January 25th and February 29th at 6:00 - 7:00 pm at Harry Bennett Branch of Ferguson Library, 115 Vine Road, Stamford. Free and open to the community. Contact Claire Friedlander at clairef@ctjfs.org or 203-921-4161
- SAVE THE DATE MARCH 4, 2016 SHABBAT ACROSS STAMFORD Crowne Plaza Hotel. Volunteers & Sponsors contact Marcia Lane, UJF office 203-321-1373 ext.104.
- THE BCDS ISRAEL FAMILY TRIP will leave on Sunday, May 15 for a ten day tour to Israel. You do not need to have a child at Bi-Cultural to join the trip. Thee is always something new to see in Israel, and this year's trip is no exception. In fact, this trip is for both those who have been to Israel as well as for those who have never been. Please contact Bob Abrams at Bi-Cultural Day School for more information. Babrams@bcds.org, or 203-329-2186. Ext. 1311.
- BCDS MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOR PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN Free and Open to the Public. Mark your calendar for these Tuesdays from 1:30pm-2:15pm at October 13th and 27th, November 10th, December 1st and 15th, January 5th and 19th, February 2nd and 23rd, March 8th and 22nd, April 5th, May 3rd and 17th, June 7th. For more information , please contact: Joanne Karow at jkarow@bcds.org or (203)329-2186
- THE JCC MACCABI GAMES & ARTSFEST are coming to Stamford from August 7-12, 2016. No matter who you are, we have a spot for YOU at JCC Maccabi! Be an athlete, be an artist, be a Jr. Maccabi, be a volunteer, be a host family, be a sponsor, BE A PART OF IT ALL! Come learn about all that JCC Maccabi has to offer at our Information Fair on December 8th from 7-9pm at the Stamford JCC. You won't want to miss out on this amazing community event. Please visit our website at www.jccmaccabistamford.org for more information or click here for our Everything Guide to JCC Maccabi.
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- Zahava bat Chaya Sara
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| | CAS Youth This weekend.... v BREAKFAST WITH MORAHS at 10 am for Mini Minyan! v Saturday night 6-7 pm Parent -Child Learning, food, raffle for Westchester Knicks tickets and a whole lot more! Shabbat Morning Group Schedule and Leaders: Tot Shabbat (ages birth-4) will meet in the youth classroom at 10:30 with Morahs Irene, Danielle and Simone! Mini Minyan (ages 4-grade 1) will meet in the youth classroom at 10:00 with Morah Debbie and Morah Tamar! Jr. Cong. (grades 2-4) will meet in the Chapel at 10:30 with Rabbi Jeiger and Nicole Wohlberg! B'nai Mitzvah Club (grades 5-6) will meet with Chaim Helman by the elevator at 10:30. Regular attendees of the BMC will get cards and be invited out at least once more during the year for a fun WINGS NIGHT OUT at 613! Teen Minyan (grades 7-12) will NOT meet this week | Coming Soon - January & February: · Friday night oneg - want to host? Let us know. · Breakfast with Morahs - throughout January! · Parent - Child Saturday night learning 6-7 pm. · Panoply Youth Fundraiser - 1/23/16- get your team together today! · Westchester Knicks Basketball game - limited tickets available for 2/21/16- 1 pm - grades 3+ are invited to join. · So much more stay tuned J 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 Shabbat Shalom! Rabbi Jeiger | Congregation Agudath Sholom | 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue | Stamford, CT 06902 203-358-2200 www.cas-stamford.org | | | | | |