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Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin
Bechukotai
Omer: 42
June 4, 2016
27 Iyyar 5776
send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org
Schedule
Friday
Mincha7:00 PM
8:09 PM
Candles8:04 PM
Candle lighting8:04 PM
Shabbat
Shacharit7:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Coffee & Commentary8:45 AM
Latest Shema9:08 AM
Teen Minyan9:30 AM
Mishnah & Hot Cocoa10:15 AM
Latest Shacharit10:23 AM
Tot Shabbat10:30 AM
Mini Minyan10:30 AM
Shiur10:30 AM
Daf Yomi7:10 PM
Code Of Jewish Law7:10 PM
Mincha8:00 PM
Maariv9:00 PM
Shabbat Ends9:05 PM
Havdalah9:05 PM
Shabbat Shalom
Steph Curry's Message for Shavuot
What does the best basketball player on the planet have to do with the upcoming holiday of Shavuot?
Stephen Curry captured the imagination of die hard and novice fans alike. His almost magical touch from beyond the three point line and skilled handling of the ball transcends the norm. He led the Golden State Warriors to the best record in the NBA and back from a 3-1 deficit in the Western Conference Championship into the NBA finals.
Why the focus on Stephen Curry? His work ethic offers a window into one of the most important messages of the upcoming holiday of Shavuot. The name of the holiday, translated as "weeks," ironically does not describe the seminal event of the revelation of the Torah, but rather the build up to the day. Judaism teaches there is no holiness without preparation. To be worthy recipients, we cannot simply celebrate the gift of the Torah without the daily dedication. An Olympian prepares years for one moment of glory. In the spiritual realm, if we truly want to grow and embrace the Torah as a living guide for life, we must develop holy habits each and every day.
Shavuot is not intended to be a highlight, but a reflection of prior dedication and post devotion. Do we study Torah every day? Do we daven every day? What mitzvah anchors you every day?
In the world of basketball, Stephen Curry reflects this ideal. His success did not happen overnight. Alan Klein, one of most esteemed strength and conditioning coaches in the basketball world, remembers Steph at 16 when he worked with him as part of the first ever Kobe Bryant Nike Skills Academy.
He writes, "The least recognized player there was Stephen Curry, but I knew immediately that he was the most impressive and that thinking long term, he was going to be a future NBA superstar, and here's how I knew that: it was all because of his work habits.
When most players were still in their flip flops, Stephen Curry had already started doing some form shooting. By the time the workout officially started he'd probably already made 100-150 shots, almost in a full sweat. He made sure that he had perfect footwork, he made sure he had perfect shooting form. If he did anything and it wasn't perfect, he did it over again, and he didn't need a coach to tell him, he just did it.
The moral of that story is that success is not an accident, success is actually a choice. Stephen Curry is one of the best shooters on the planet today because he has made the choice to create great habits. "
Klein concludes by asking, "Are the habits that you have today on par with the dreams you have for tomorrow? That's something you need to ask yourself every single day. Because whatever you do on a regular basis today will determine where you will be tomorrow."
What are we doing today and every day spiritually to determine our tomorrow? Take a lesson from Steph. Develop holy habits. Success is not an accident, success is actually a choice
Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and Happy Yom Yerushalayim,
Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Welcome new members Barbara Coven and Eric Nussenblat & Eli Harel.
Yom Yerushalayim @ CAS This Saturday night and Sunday marks the 49th anniversary of the Six Day War and the reunification of Jerusalem. Please, join us right after Shabbat for a short film, a brief ceremony and light refreshments to mark this significant milestone. 9:15-9:45 PM in the Bennett Simcha Room, and remember Hallel will be recited at services Sunday morning, 7:15and 8:30 AM.
Shavuot Sponsorship Opportunity Consider sponsoring one of our shiurim, lectures, on Shavuot in memory or in honor of a loved one. For more information, contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org
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Kosher Alerts
  • Dole Mango in Mango Pudding - The Orthodox Union certifies Dole Mango in Mango Pudding as an OU D-Dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some packaging was mistakenly labeled with a plain OU symbol without the D-Dairy designation. Corrective actions have been implemented.
Shabbat Topics & Participants
Coffee & CommentaryRabbi David Walk
Daf YomiDavid Bessaleli
SermonRabbi Daniel Cohen
Seudat ShlishitSiyum by Daf Yomi Participants on Seder Nashim
ShiurMark Wagshul: Serifat Ha'omer - A counting to Matan Torah ... Or is it?
Torah ReaderMark Wagshul
Weekday Schedule
Daf YomiSunday 7:45 am, Monday-Friday 7:00 am
ShacharitSunday:7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday:6:30 AM/7:30 AM, Tuesday:6:20 AM/7:30 AM, Wednesday-Friday:6:30 AM/7:30 AM
MinchaSunday-Thursday:8:10 PM, Friday:7:00 PM/8:13 PM
Candles Friday8:08 PM
SundayYom Yerushalayim/Omer: 43
MondayOmer: 44
TuesdayRosh Chodesh Sivan/Omer: 45
WednesdayOmer: 46
ThursdayOmer: 47
FridayOmer: 48
Condolences
  • to the Berman and Deren families on the passing of Rivky (Deren) Berman
To make a memorial contribution online, and have us send an acknowledgement to the family,
please click here.
Thanks To Our Sponsors
Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packagesby Rhonda & Judd Love in memory of Rochelle Boltino, Rhonda's mother, and the Linda Beson Nursing Education Fund
Chapel Kiddushby Debbie and Michael Berg, in commemoration of Debbie's mother, Marlene Lilienfeld's, 9th yahrzeit and the Niedober & Fruchter families in memory of Murray Niedober's 20th yahrzeit
Sanctuary Kiddushby Rabbi Jeremiah & Miriam Wohlberg and Simeon & Sharon Wohlberg In honor of their grandchildren and children's graduations and milestone birthdays
Sponsor A Kiddush
Shabbat date Sanctuary Kiddush Chapel Kiddush
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6/18/16sponsoredsponsored
6/25/16sponsoredsponsored
7/2/16sponsoredopen
7/9/16opensponsored
Sponsor a kiddush! click here to see the menus.
Click here to email Matt and he will contact you mfeinberg@cas-stamford.org or see Irwin to arrange a Chapel Kiddush.
CAS Annual Meeting
CONGREGATION AGUDATH SHOLOM ANNUAL MEETING
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 7:30 PM 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue Stamford, CT 06902
Please join us for our annual meeting, award presentation, and election of officers and directors
Mazal Tov to our Award Recipients:
Len and Susan Mark
George and Ziporah Freedberg Excellence of Spirit Award
Michael Rosmarin
George and Ziporah Freedberg Hineni Award
Mitchell Bell
George and Ziporah Freedberg Hineni Award
Agenda
  1. Reports by Rabbi, President, and Treasurer
  2. Presentation of the George and Ziporah Freedberg Awards for Excellence and Outstanding Service
  3. Presentation of the Hineni Award for Service to CAS
  4. Election of Officers & Directors
The CAS Nominating Committee has recommended members elect this slate of officers and directors for terms starting upon election:
OFFICERS
Two year term:
President:Rachel Dayan
1st Vice President:
Simeon Wohlberg
Treasurer:
Bob Raymond
Secretary:
Dinah Miller Marlowe
One year term:
3rd Vice President:
Mitchel Balsam
DIRECTORS
Three year term:
Howland Gordon
Jacob Meyer
Gregory Miller
Bruce Newman
Toby Schaffer
Bennett Schwartz
One year term:
Rebecca Ben-Atar
Amy Breslow
Sign Up For These Events
Click on one of these upcoming events!
Bnai Mitzvah Lunch
Saturday, June 4 - 1:00 PM
Bnai Mitzvah Lunch
Hosted by Diane and Rabbi Daniel Cohen at their home for 6th grade girls and boys and 7th grade boys
Young Families Park Event
Saturday, June 4 - 4:30 PM
Young Families Park Event
Join the CAS Young Families in the Shabbas Park on Saturday, June 4 at 4:30 pm for an oneg in the park. Please bring a parve dessert or snack to share.
CAS Complete Shavuot Schedule
Join us for Tikkun Leil Shavuot - Logic of the Heart, Logic of the Mind
with Scholar in Residence Rabbi Dovid Cohen, learning for teens and more!
CAS Graduation Kiddush - June 13
Join the CAS Graduation Celebration!
If you have a graduate in your family (preschool, elementary school, middle school, high school, college or graduate school), we will publish his/her name and the level from which he or she is graduating.

Celebrate the graduates with a festive kiddush on the second day of Shavuot in honor of the graduates. Help co-sponsor the kiddush!
CAS Annual Membership Meeting
Tuesday, June 14 - 7:30 PM
CAS Annual Membership Meeting
Please join us for the annual update, award presentation, and election of Officers & Directors.
Shavuot
COMPLETE CAS SHAVUOT SCHEDULE
  • Welcome
  • Welcome to: Scholar in Residence - Rabbi Dovid Cohen, rabbi, lawyer, therapist and special needs advocate, currently serves as the the OU Regional Director for New York City, Westchester, the Bronx and Connecticut. Rabbi Cohen served as the Rabbi of the Young Israel of the West Side, possesses ordination from RIETS, holds a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia, sits as a Rabbinical Judge for the Beth Din of America and is a popular columnist and speaker.
  • NCSY Advisors Sammy Aronson, Ilan Itzkowitz and Ariella Mermelstein joining Daniella Lieberman and Isaiah Rothstein
We are grateful to Peggy Fogelman for sponsoring Rabbi Cohen's visit in memory of her father, Dr. Henry Fogelman and Dr. Jeff and Nancy Sturza in honor of Zachary's upcoming Bar Mitzvah.
Saturday, June 11 - Shabbat/Erev Shavuot
Pre-mincha class -Rabbi Dovid Cohen: Ruth, Dovid and the Advent of the Messianic Era7:10 PM
Mincha8:05 PM
Ma'ariv9:04 PM
Candle Lighting9:09 PM
Tikkun Leil Shavuot - Logic of the Heart, Logic of the Mind
Adults - 11:30 PM- 4:45 AM
Rabbi Dovid Cohen: In Laws and Outlaws - Honoring Difficult Parent or In Law11:30 PM
Rabbi Dovid Cohen: 40 Years Since Entebbe: Redemption of Jewish Captives12:15 AM
Snack Break1:00 AM
Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Wealth Redistribution and Creating a Holy Society1:15 AM
Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein: Kavanat Halev- The Halachik crossroads of heart and mind2:00 AM
Snack Break2:45 AM
Jay Jubas: Chessed and Malchut David - the themes of Megillat Ruth3:00 AM
Rabbi David Walk: Rav Kook & Prof. Y. Liebowitz: Israel's Heart & Israel's Brain3:45 AM
6th-8th Grades 11:30 PM- 1:30 AM
Sammy Aronson11:30 PM
NCSY - Areilla Mermelstein- Torah in Our Time12:15 AM
Snack Break1:00 AM
Program concludes, walking groups provided1:30 AM
Rabbi Yehuda Jeiger - Ask The Rabbi2:00 AM
9th-12th Grades 11:30 PM- 5:00 AM
Relaxing environment and Torah Tour Chevruta support through the night!
START OUT AT THE Young Israel
Opening Remarks by Isaiah and Daniella11:15-11:30 PM
The Halachot behind making a S'more: Bonfire and S'more Making11:35-12:15 PM
Jigsaw Learning Program12:15-1:00 AM
Interview with God - Have questions for God? Ask them at our segment (To be continued at CAS)1:00-1:30 AM
Walk to Agudath Sholom for snacks and exciting programs!!1:30-1:45 AM
Snacks2:00 AM
Answer session of "Interview with God"2:30-3:15 AM
Choose Your Own Chabura by our own advisors!3:45-4:45 AM
Shacharit4:45 AM
Sunday, June 12- Shavuot I
Sunrise Service, followed by breakfast4:45 AM
Sunrise5:21 AM
Shacharit (Sanctuary)9:00 AM
Reading of Ten Commandments10:00 AM
Tot Shabbat, Mini Minyan, Jr. Congregation10:30 AM
Sermon: Rabbi Dovid Cohen
Cheese cake Kiddush12:00 PM
Jr. Congregation Learning and Fun Session at Shabbat Park w/ Rabbi Jeiger. (rain location-shul) Snacks will be provided4:30-6:00 PM
Sr. Teen Oneg at Park4:30-6:00 PM
Class - Rabbi Dovid Cohen Lying for the Sake of Peace7:15 PM
Mincha / Maariv8:15 PM
Candlelighting9:09 PM
Monday, June 13 - Shavuot II
Shacharit7:45/8:45 AM
Yizkor in Sanctuary10:30 AM
Sermon: Rabbi Daniel Cohen12:00 AM
Teen Minyan9:30 AM
Tot Shabbat, Mini Minyan, Jr. Congregation, BMC (ice cream party in groups)10:30 AM
Graduation Celebration Kiddush following Sanctuary Service
Junior Teen Oneg at the Park4:30-6:00 PM
Rabbi Dovid Cohen: Charitable Giving in Theory and Practice7:15 PM
Mincha8:10 PM
Neilat Hachag and light meal8:25 PM
Yom Tov ends9:10 PM
CAS Announcements
  • MALT 2016 ISRAEL TRIP IS ON! Please come to an informal meeting with David Katz of Ohr Torah Stone on Sunday June 5, 2016 at 8:45 PM at the home of Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein. Even if you do not plan to participate on the Malt trip, please come say hello to David. He would love to see and greet everyone. No RSVP required. Refreshments will be served. For more info contact Tzvi at tbernstein@bcds.org or Rabbi Cohen at cas-stamford.org
  • JOIN US IN THE AGUDATH SHOLOM GARDEN THIS SUNDAY AT 4pm (Weather permitting) We plan to weed, string the bean towers, lay down more mulch, and install a few more tomato cages for our growing plants. The good news is that our garden is doing beautifully thanks to all the hard work done and some warm sunny weather. If we stay on track, we hope to exceed the amount of produce we donated last year! If it isn't raining, we hope you can join us at the garden.
  • JOIN US AS THE SISTERHOOD PRESENTS WOMEN'S CLUB. June 22 at 10am at CAS. The program will be an interactive lecture by Helene Zimmerman titled Are we in touch? Everyone is invited!
  • JOIN THE MEDIA LINE FOUNDER Felice Friedson Thursday evening, June 23rd at 8:30 PM on the topic: Are solutions slipping away? A look at Israel and the Palestinians from The Media Line Newsroom Hosted by Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen at their home. RSVP to rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org. For more info visit, www.themedialine.org
  • 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 June 5
SundayRabbi Walk: Bible from the Beginning - 9:15 AM
MondayRabbi David Walk: D'var Yom B'yomo-Timely Topics (held at BCDS) - 12:00 PM
Rabbi Walk: Laws of Tefilah - 7:30 PM
TuesdayRabbi 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
ThursdayRabbi Walk: Talmud Taanit - 7:30 PM
FridayRabbi Daniel Cohen: The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - 8:15 AM
JCC Maccabi
Over 300 Host Families Still Needed! Please Register Now!
When the Jewish Community Center of Stamford hosts the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest from August 7-12, we will welcome 1500 Jewish teens to lower Fairfield County from all over the US, Israel, Great Britain, Poland and South America.
Now is our chance to give them the experience of a lifetime at one of the largest Jewish youth events in the world - right in our own back yard! Don't miss out on an amazing community event that your family will remember for years to come.
For complete details and answers to your questions, or to register now as a host family or volunteer, go to www.jccmaccabistamford.org
For more information, contact the JCC Maccabi office at 203-487-0949 or email maccabi@stamfordjcc.org.
Community Chesed
3 Square - Provide Summer Items for Kids In Need 3 square is a program of the Women's Philanthropy of United Jewish Federation. We provide supplemental nutrition to students in need in our community. Once a week, volunteers gather to shop, package and deliver food to 28 hungry children at Rogers School in Stamford. Our mission is to change lives by providing food for children at risk of going hungry over the weekend during the school year. Periodically the group gives special gifts to mark holidays and vacations. Summer vacation is fast approaching, and we would like to send the kids on their way with some goodies that they can most certainly use this summer, and won't be able to purchase on their own. Please consider donating the following items: full size Shampoo, Conditioner, Sun Tan Lotion, and fun items for Summer, sun hats, sun glasses. For more info, contact Rebekah Raz at rebekah@ujf.org
Community Announcements
  • LAST CALL FOR 1ST ANNUAL STAMFORD COMMUNITY WHITE WATER RAFTING TRIP Join us on Sunday, July 10th, 2016 to do some wwr down the Lehigh River in class II and III rapids. We will be leaving Stamford (carpooling) at approximately 6 AM and returning around 7 PM (approximately 5 hrs in the river) If you are interested in joining, please sign up online at https://goo.gl/Rhc0hx by Monday, June 6th, 2016. Cost of the trip will be approximately $60. Space is extremely limited. We go rain or shine. Must be 18 and over. Any questions, please email Eric Sigman at E_Sigman@yahoo.com
  • TRAVEL WITH BCDS to the Israeli Day Parade. Spots available on the bus from Stamford. More more info contact Michal Smart at michalsmart@sbcglobal.net
  • YACHAD is sponsoring a comedy improv night with "Eight is Enough," Sunday, June 19th, 7PM at Congregation Agudath Sholom. Great food, raffle, and prizes, $54/person, sponsorships available, all proceeds to benefit Yachad. To register, please visit yachad.org/lolstamford
  • ANNOUNCING THE 2ND ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL SHOP event on July 31! Can you help? Back to School Shop provides economically disadvantaged elementary school children in Stamford with the opportunity to "shop" for brand new clothes, backpacks and school supplies at no charge, in a one day event. We served over 120 children in our inaugural event last summer and plan to increase the number to 200 this year! Can you volunteer for a 4 hour shift at our event? Can you make a donation to help outfit a child for school? To volunteer, please contact Lorraine Kweskin at lkweskin@gmail.com For more information or to make a donation please visit www.ujf.org/backtoschoolshop
  • 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
  • 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.
  • TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF IN RETIREMENT-HOW TO STAY HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE - Thursday, June 2ndat 7:00 pm at Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Co-sponsored with the Stamford JCC, JFS will present Dr. Stephen Jones. MD, the keynote speaker to speak on "Living Long, Living Well," followed by three break-out sessions: "Reinventing Yourself", "Brain Fitness" and "Strategies for Financial Fitness". Free to the community. For more information, contact Connie Freeman, JCC Director of Senior Adult Services at cfreeman@stamfordjcc.org.
  • JFS BLENDED FAMILIES WORKSHOPS -Thursdays, June 9th, July 7th and August 4th, 7:00-8:00 pm at JFS, 733 Summer Street, Stamford. A series of three evening workshops, co-sponsored by BCDS and co-facilitated by Eve Moskowitz, Rebekah Kanefsky and Bob Abrams, Jewish Educator and patriarch of a successfully blended family. The workshops will focus on "blended families", making co-parenting, step-parenting and parenting alone work for families. Free to the community. Light refreshments served. RSVP required at 203-921-4161 or email emoskowitz@ctjfs.org
  • JFS COLLEGE: GETTING THERE FROM HERE --Thursday, June 16th from 7-8 pm at the Stamford JFS office. Join college financial planning professionals discuss the options to pay for college. FREE and open to the community. To register, contact, Claire D. Friedlander at clairef@cjtfs.org or call 203-921-4161.
  • JFS KOSHER FOOD PANTRY WINTER COAT DRIVE Jewish Family Service is collecting new or gently used clean coats for our Kosher Food Pantry Clients. Drop off your donations during the Summer months or June, July and August at the JFS Stamford office. For additional information, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky at 203-921-4161 or rkanefsky@ctjfs.org.
  • JFS LIFE TRANSITIONS -Wednesdays at 3:00 pm Support group 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 Nadja Streiter at 203-921-4161 or email at nstreiter@ctjfs.org
  • JFS NEW BEGINNINGS , Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm Support group for separated or divorced at Westport JFS office, 431 Post Road East, Suite 11. To register, contact Nadja Streiter at 203-921-4161 or email at nstreiter@ctjfs.org
  • LET'S TALK - Thursdays, 11 :00 am Free at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue. Seniors talk about common interests and concerns, facilitated by a Jewish Family Service counselor. Contact Connie Cirillo Freeman at 203-487-0983 or cfreeman@stamfordjcc.org
  • JFS BRAIN FITNESS PILOT PROGRAM Working with clients experiencing early stage dementia or Alzheimer's in the client's home. Contact Matt Greenberg at 203-921-4161 or mgeenberg@ctjfs.org
  • SNAP ENROLLMENT WORKSHOPS For adults and seniors, JFS will be providing information and eligibility assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-formerly food stamps). The second Wednesday of every month at 2:30 pm in the Stamford office (733 Summer Street,6th Floor), SNAP Enrollment Workshops will be presented monthly. For additional information or to register, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky, JFS Case Manager at 203-921-4161or email rkanefsky@ctjfs.org.
  • SNAP ENROLLMENT WORKSHOPS For adults and seniors, JFS will be providing information and eligibility assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-formerly food stamps). The second Tuesday of every month at 11:00 am in the Westport office (431 Post Road East), SNAP Enrollment Workshops will be presented monthly. For additional information or to register, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky, JFS Case Manager at 203-921-4161 or emailrkanefsky@ctjfs.org.
We Wish A Speedy Recovery To
  • Aharon David ben Ester Bailah
  • Aharon Leb Halevi ben Ora Chana
  • Alexander ben Ida
  • Borach ben Asya Shaya
  • Chana bat Sarah
  • Chaya Tobah Rivka bat Bronah
  • Daniel Yaakov ben Bunya Faige Hakohen
  • Dov ben Pnina
  • Faiga Leeba bat Tova
  • Faige bat Leah
  • Harav Chaim Yehoshua ben Chana Fruma
  • Herzl ben Ruth
  • Herztel Yosel ben Rut
  • Lev Emmanuel ben Liana
  • Malka Rus bat Nechama Hadassah
  • Meir Elihu ben Malka Shayna
  • Miriam bat Sara
  • Miriam bat Sarah
  • Moshe Elya ben Chana
  • Nachuma bat Dinah
  • Nira bat Rachel
  • Olga bat Zina
  • Rachel bat Bayla
  • Refael Ephraim ben Sima
  • Rivka Devorah bat Rut. Chag Sameach
  • Roza bat Ann
  • Sara Batya bat Yehisheva Meira
  • Sara Rifka bat Channah Rachel
  • Sarah bat Nira
  • Shoshana bat Mazal
  • Shoshana bat Mazal
  • Tzeeva Mina bat Ita Michlah
  • Tzvi Gedalyah ben Chana
  • Yaakov ben Gitta Etta Halevi
  • Yaakov ben Tzipora Faige Hakohen
  • Yehuda Aryeh Leib ben Yospa
  • Yitzchak ben Rivka
  • Yizchak Osher ben Chana Shayva Chaya
  • Yonah bat Esther
  • Yosef ben Miriam
  • Zalman Yechiel ben Chayka
  • Zev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
  • דוד ben יענטא חוה
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
CAS Youth
Coming Soon May-June:
CHECK OUT OUR FULL SHAVUOT SCHEDULE AThttp://www.cas-stamford.org/shavuot.html
A June 18 - Youth Year-End Awards and Thank You Luncheon --more details to follow....
A 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
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

Congregation Agudath Sholom | 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue | Stamford, CT 06902
203-358-2200 www.cas-stamford.org

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Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin
Bechukotai
Omer: 42
June 4, 2016
27 Iyyar 5776
send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org
Schedule
Friday
Mincha7:00 PM
8:09 PM
Candles8:04 PM
Candle lighting8:04 PM
Shabbat
Shacharit7:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Coffee & Commentary8:45 AM
Latest Shema9:08 AM
Teen Minyan9:30 AM
Mishnah & Hot Cocoa10:15 AM
Latest Shacharit10:23 AM
Tot Shabbat10:30 AM
Mini Minyan10:30 AM
Shiur10:30 AM
Daf Yomi7:10 PM
Code Of Jewish Law7:10 PM
Mincha8:00 PM
Maariv9:00 PM
Shabbat Ends9:05 PM
Havdalah9:05 PM
Shabbat Shalom
Steph Curry's Message for Shavuot
What does the best basketball player on the planet have to do with the upcoming holiday of Shavuot?
Stephen Curry captured the imagination of die hard and novice fans alike. His almost magical touch from beyond the three point line and skilled handling of the ball transcends the norm. He led the Golden State Warriors to the best record in the NBA and back from a 3-1 deficit in the Western Conference Championship into the NBA finals.
Why the focus on Stephen Curry? His work ethic offers a window into one of the most important messages of the upcoming holiday of Shavuot. The name of the holiday, translated as "weeks," ironically does not describe the seminal event of the revelation of the Torah, but rather the build up to the day. Judaism teaches there is no holiness without preparation. To be worthy recipients, we cannot simply celebrate the gift of the Torah without the daily dedication. An Olympian prepares years for one moment of glory. In the spiritual realm, if we truly want to grow and embrace the Torah as a living guide for life, we must develop holy habits each and every day.
Shavuot is not intended to be a highlight, but a reflection of prior dedication and post devotion. Do we study Torah every day? Do we daven every day? What mitzvah anchors you every day?
In the world of basketball, Stephen Curry reflects this ideal. His success did not happen overnight. Alan Klein, one of most esteemed strength and conditioning coaches in the basketball world, remembers Steph at 16 when he worked with him as part of the first ever Kobe Bryant Nike Skills Academy.
He writes, "The least recognized player there was Stephen Curry, but I knew immediately that he was the most impressive and that thinking long term, he was going to be a future NBA superstar, and here's how I knew that: it was all because of his work habits.
When most players were still in their flip flops, Stephen Curry had already started doing some form shooting. By the time the workout officially started he'd probably already made 100-150 shots, almost in a full sweat. He made sure that he had perfect footwork, he made sure he had perfect shooting form. If he did anything and it wasn't perfect, he did it over again, and he didn't need a coach to tell him, he just did it.
The moral of that story is that success is not an accident, success is actually a choice. Stephen Curry is one of the best shooters on the planet today because he has made the choice to create great habits. "
Klein concludes by asking, "Are the habits that you have today on par with the dreams you have for tomorrow? That's something you need to ask yourself every single day. Because whatever you do on a regular basis today will determine where you will be tomorrow."
What are we doing today and every day spiritually to determine our tomorrow? Take a lesson from Steph. Develop holy habits. Success is not an accident, success is actually a choice
Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and Happy Yom Yerushalayim,
Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Welcome new members Barbara Coven and Eric Nussenblat & Eli Harel.
Yom Yerushalayim @ CAS This Saturday night and Sunday marks the 49th anniversary of the Six Day War and the reunification of Jerusalem. Please, join us right after Shabbat for a short film, a brief ceremony and light refreshments to mark this significant milestone. 9:15-9:45 PM in the Bennett Simcha Room, and remember Hallel will be recited at services Sunday morning, 7:15and 8:30 AM.
Shavuot Sponsorship Opportunity Consider sponsoring one of our shiurim, lectures, on Shavuot in memory or in honor of a loved one. For more information, contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org
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Kosher Alerts
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Shabbat Topics & Participants
Coffee & CommentaryRabbi David Walk
Daf YomiDavid Bessaleli
SermonRabbi Daniel Cohen
Seudat ShlishitSiyum by Daf Yomi Participants on Seder Nashim
ShiurMark Wagshul: Serifat Ha'omer - A counting to Matan Torah ... Or is it?
Torah ReaderMark Wagshul
Weekday Schedule
Daf YomiSunday 7:45 am, Monday-Friday 7:00 am
ShacharitSunday:7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday:6:30 AM/7:30 AM, Tuesday:6:20 AM/7:30 AM, Wednesday-Friday:6:30 AM/7:30 AM
MinchaSunday-Thursday:8:10 PM, Friday:7:00 PM/8:13 PM
Candles Friday8:08 PM
SundayYom Yerushalayim/Omer: 43
MondayOmer: 44
TuesdayRosh Chodesh Sivan/Omer: 45
WednesdayOmer: 46
ThursdayOmer: 47
FridayOmer: 48
Condolences
  • to the Berman and Deren families on the passing of Rivky (Deren) Berman
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Thanks To Our Sponsors
Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packagesby Rhonda & Judd Love in memory of Rochelle Boltino, Rhonda's mother, and the Linda Beson Nursing Education Fund
Chapel Kiddushby Debbie and Michael Berg, in commemoration of Debbie's mother, Marlene Lilienfeld's, 9th yahrzeit and the Niedober & Fruchter families in memory of Murray Niedober's 20th yahrzeit
Sanctuary Kiddushby Rabbi Jeremiah & Miriam Wohlberg and Simeon & Sharon Wohlberg In honor of their grandchildren and children's graduations and milestone birthdays
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CAS Annual Meeting
CONGREGATION AGUDATH SHOLOM ANNUAL MEETING
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 7:30 PM 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue Stamford, CT 06902
Please join us for our annual meeting, award presentation, and election of officers and directors
Mazal Tov to our Award Recipients:
Len and Susan Mark
George and Ziporah Freedberg Excellence of Spirit Award
Michael Rosmarin
George and Ziporah Freedberg Hineni Award
Mitchell Bell
George and Ziporah Freedberg Hineni Award
Agenda
  1. Reports by Rabbi, President, and Treasurer
  2. Presentation of the George and Ziporah Freedberg Awards for Excellence and Outstanding Service
  3. Presentation of the Hineni Award for Service to CAS
  4. Election of Officers & Directors
The CAS Nominating Committee has recommended members elect this slate of officers and directors for terms starting upon election:
OFFICERS
Two year term:
President:Rachel Dayan
1st Vice President:
Simeon Wohlberg
Treasurer:
Bob Raymond
Secretary:
Dinah Miller Marlowe
One year term:
3rd Vice President:
Mitchel Balsam
DIRECTORS
Three year term:
Howland Gordon
Jacob Meyer
Gregory Miller
Bruce Newman
Toby Schaffer
Bennett Schwartz
One year term:
Rebecca Ben-Atar
Amy Breslow
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Bnai Mitzvah Lunch
Saturday, June 4 - 1:00 PM
Bnai Mitzvah Lunch
Hosted by Diane and Rabbi Daniel Cohen at their home for 6th grade girls and boys and 7th grade boys
Young Families Park Event
Saturday, June 4 - 4:30 PM
Young Families Park Event
Join the CAS Young Families in the Shabbas Park on Saturday, June 4 at 4:30 pm for an oneg in the park. Please bring a parve dessert or snack to share.
CAS Complete Shavuot Schedule
Join us for Tikkun Leil Shavuot - Logic of the Heart, Logic of the Mind
with Scholar in Residence Rabbi Dovid Cohen, learning for teens and more!
CAS Graduation Kiddush - June 13
Join the CAS Graduation Celebration!
If you have a graduate in your family (preschool, elementary school, middle school, high school, college or graduate school), we will publish his/her name and the level from which he or she is graduating.

Celebrate the graduates with a festive kiddush on the second day of Shavuot in honor of the graduates. Help co-sponsor the kiddush!
CAS Annual Membership Meeting
Tuesday, June 14 - 7:30 PM
CAS Annual Membership Meeting
Please join us for the annual update, award presentation, and election of Officers & Directors.
Shavuot
COMPLETE CAS SHAVUOT SCHEDULE
  • Welcome
  • Welcome to: Scholar in Residence - Rabbi Dovid Cohen, rabbi, lawyer, therapist and special needs advocate, currently serves as the the OU Regional Director for New York City, Westchester, the Bronx and Connecticut. Rabbi Cohen served as the Rabbi of the Young Israel of the West Side, possesses ordination from RIETS, holds a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia, sits as a Rabbinical Judge for the Beth Din of America and is a popular columnist and speaker.
  • NCSY Advisors Sammy Aronson, Ilan Itzkowitz and Ariella Mermelstein joining Daniella Lieberman and Isaiah Rothstein
We are grateful to Peggy Fogelman for sponsoring Rabbi Cohen's visit in memory of her father, Dr. Henry Fogelman and Dr. Jeff and Nancy Sturza in honor of Zachary's upcoming Bar Mitzvah.
Saturday, June 11 - Shabbat/Erev Shavuot
Pre-mincha class -Rabbi Dovid Cohen: Ruth, Dovid and the Advent of the Messianic Era7:10 PM
Mincha8:05 PM
Ma'ariv9:04 PM
Candle Lighting9:09 PM
Tikkun Leil Shavuot - Logic of the Heart, Logic of the Mind
Adults - 11:30 PM- 4:45 AM
Rabbi Dovid Cohen: In Laws and Outlaws - Honoring Difficult Parent or In Law11:30 PM
Rabbi Dovid Cohen: 40 Years Since Entebbe: Redemption of Jewish Captives12:15 AM
Snack Break1:00 AM
Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Wealth Redistribution and Creating a Holy Society1:15 AM
Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein: Kavanat Halev- The Halachik crossroads of heart and mind2:00 AM
Snack Break2:45 AM
Jay Jubas: Chessed and Malchut David - the themes of Megillat Ruth3:00 AM
Rabbi David Walk: Rav Kook & Prof. Y. Liebowitz: Israel's Heart & Israel's Brain3:45 AM
6th-8th Grades 11:30 PM- 1:30 AM
Sammy Aronson11:30 PM
NCSY - Areilla Mermelstein- Torah in Our Time12:15 AM
Snack Break1:00 AM
Program concludes, walking groups provided1:30 AM
Rabbi Yehuda Jeiger - Ask The Rabbi2:00 AM
9th-12th Grades 11:30 PM- 5:00 AM
Relaxing environment and Torah Tour Chevruta support through the night!
START OUT AT THE Young Israel
Opening Remarks by Isaiah and Daniella11:15-11:30 PM
The Halachot behind making a S'more: Bonfire and S'more Making11:35-12:15 PM
Jigsaw Learning Program12:15-1:00 AM
Interview with God - Have questions for God? Ask them at our segment (To be continued at CAS)1:00-1:30 AM
Walk to Agudath Sholom for snacks and exciting programs!!1:30-1:45 AM
Snacks2:00 AM
Answer session of "Interview with God"2:30-3:15 AM
Choose Your Own Chabura by our own advisors!3:45-4:45 AM
Shacharit4:45 AM
Sunday, June 12- Shavuot I
Sunrise Service, followed by breakfast4:45 AM
Sunrise5:21 AM
Shacharit (Sanctuary)9:00 AM
Reading of Ten Commandments10:00 AM
Tot Shabbat, Mini Minyan, Jr. Congregation10:30 AM
Sermon: Rabbi Dovid Cohen
Cheese cake Kiddush12:00 PM
Jr. Congregation Learning and Fun Session at Shabbat Park w/ Rabbi Jeiger. (rain location-shul) Snacks will be provided4:30-6:00 PM
Sr. Teen Oneg at Park4:30-6:00 PM
Class - Rabbi Dovid Cohen Lying for the Sake of Peace7:15 PM
Mincha / Maariv8:15 PM
Candlelighting9:09 PM
Monday, June 13 - Shavuot II
Shacharit7:45/8:45 AM
Yizkor in Sanctuary10:30 AM
Sermon: Rabbi Daniel Cohen12:00 AM
Teen Minyan9:30 AM
Tot Shabbat, Mini Minyan, Jr. Congregation, BMC (ice cream party in groups)10:30 AM
Graduation Celebration Kiddush following Sanctuary Service
Junior Teen Oneg at the Park4:30-6:00 PM
Rabbi Dovid Cohen: Charitable Giving in Theory and Practice7:15 PM
Mincha8:10 PM
Neilat Hachag and light meal8:25 PM
Yom Tov ends9:10 PM
CAS Announcements
  • MALT 2016 ISRAEL TRIP IS ON! Please come to an informal meeting with David Katz of Ohr Torah Stone on Sunday June 5, 2016 at 8:45 PM at the home of Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein. Even if you do not plan to participate on the Malt trip, please come say hello to David. He would love to see and greet everyone. No RSVP required. Refreshments will be served. For more info contact Tzvi at tbernstein@bcds.org or Rabbi Cohen at cas-stamford.org
  • JOIN US IN THE AGUDATH SHOLOM GARDEN THIS SUNDAY AT 4pm (Weather permitting) We plan to weed, string the bean towers, lay down more mulch, and install a few more tomato cages for our growing plants. The good news is that our garden is doing beautifully thanks to all the hard work done and some warm sunny weather. If we stay on track, we hope to exceed the amount of produce we donated last year! If it isn't raining, we hope you can join us at the garden.
  • JOIN US AS THE SISTERHOOD PRESENTS WOMEN'S CLUB. June 22 at 10am at CAS. The program will be an interactive lecture by Helene Zimmerman titled Are we in touch? Everyone is invited!
  • JOIN THE MEDIA LINE FOUNDER Felice Friedson Thursday evening, June 23rd at 8:30 PM on the topic: Are solutions slipping away? A look at Israel and the Palestinians from The Media Line Newsroom Hosted by Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen at their home. RSVP to rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org. For more info visit, www.themedialine.org
  • 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 June 5
SundayRabbi Walk: Bible from the Beginning - 9:15 AM
MondayRabbi David Walk: D'var Yom B'yomo-Timely Topics (held at BCDS) - 12:00 PM
Rabbi Walk: Laws of Tefilah - 7:30 PM
TuesdayRabbi 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
ThursdayRabbi Walk: Talmud Taanit - 7:30 PM
FridayRabbi Daniel Cohen: The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - 8:15 AM
JCC Maccabi
Over 300 Host Families Still Needed! Please Register Now!
When the Jewish Community Center of Stamford hosts the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest from August 7-12, we will welcome 1500 Jewish teens to lower Fairfield County from all over the US, Israel, Great Britain, Poland and South America.
Now is our chance to give them the experience of a lifetime at one of the largest Jewish youth events in the world - right in our own back yard! Don't miss out on an amazing community event that your family will remember for years to come.
For complete details and answers to your questions, or to register now as a host family or volunteer, go to www.jccmaccabistamford.org
For more information, contact the JCC Maccabi office at 203-487-0949 or email maccabi@stamfordjcc.org.
Community Chesed
3 Square - Provide Summer Items for Kids In Need 3 square is a program of the Women's Philanthropy of United Jewish Federation. We provide supplemental nutrition to students in need in our community. Once a week, volunteers gather to shop, package and deliver food to 28 hungry children at Rogers School in Stamford. Our mission is to change lives by providing food for children at risk of going hungry over the weekend during the school year. Periodically the group gives special gifts to mark holidays and vacations. Summer vacation is fast approaching, and we would like to send the kids on their way with some goodies that they can most certainly use this summer, and won't be able to purchase on their own. Please consider donating the following items: full size Shampoo, Conditioner, Sun Tan Lotion, and fun items for Summer, sun hats, sun glasses. For more info, contact Rebekah Raz at rebekah@ujf.org
Community Announcements
  • LAST CALL FOR 1ST ANNUAL STAMFORD COMMUNITY WHITE WATER RAFTING TRIP Join us on Sunday, July 10th, 2016 to do some wwr down the Lehigh River in class II and III rapids. We will be leaving Stamford (carpooling) at approximately 6 AM and returning around 7 PM (approximately 5 hrs in the river) If you are interested in joining, please sign up online at https://goo.gl/Rhc0hx by Monday, June 6th, 2016. Cost of the trip will be approximately $60. Space is extremely limited. We go rain or shine. Must be 18 and over. Any questions, please email Eric Sigman at E_Sigman@yahoo.com
  • TRAVEL WITH BCDS to the Israeli Day Parade. Spots available on the bus from Stamford. More more info contact Michal Smart at michalsmart@sbcglobal.net
  • YACHAD is sponsoring a comedy improv night with "Eight is Enough," Sunday, June 19th, 7PM at Congregation Agudath Sholom. Great food, raffle, and prizes, $54/person, sponsorships available, all proceeds to benefit Yachad. To register, please visit yachad.org/lolstamford
  • ANNOUNCING THE 2ND ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL SHOP event on July 31! Can you help? Back to School Shop provides economically disadvantaged elementary school children in Stamford with the opportunity to "shop" for brand new clothes, backpacks and school supplies at no charge, in a one day event. We served over 120 children in our inaugural event last summer and plan to increase the number to 200 this year! Can you volunteer for a 4 hour shift at our event? Can you make a donation to help outfit a child for school? To volunteer, please contact Lorraine Kweskin at lkweskin@gmail.com For more information or to make a donation please visit www.ujf.org/backtoschoolshop
  • 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
  • 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.
  • TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF IN RETIREMENT-HOW TO STAY HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE - Thursday, June 2ndat 7:00 pm at Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Co-sponsored with the Stamford JCC, JFS will present Dr. Stephen Jones. MD, the keynote speaker to speak on "Living Long, Living Well," followed by three break-out sessions: "Reinventing Yourself", "Brain Fitness" and "Strategies for Financial Fitness". Free to the community. For more information, contact Connie Freeman, JCC Director of Senior Adult Services at cfreeman@stamfordjcc.org.
  • JFS BLENDED FAMILIES WORKSHOPS -Thursdays, June 9th, July 7th and August 4th, 7:00-8:00 pm at JFS, 733 Summer Street, Stamford. A series of three evening workshops, co-sponsored by BCDS and co-facilitated by Eve Moskowitz, Rebekah Kanefsky and Bob Abrams, Jewish Educator and patriarch of a successfully blended family. The workshops will focus on "blended families", making co-parenting, step-parenting and parenting alone work for families. Free to the community. Light refreshments served. RSVP required at 203-921-4161 or email emoskowitz@ctjfs.org
  • JFS COLLEGE: GETTING THERE FROM HERE --Thursday, June 16th from 7-8 pm at the Stamford JFS office. Join college financial planning professionals discuss the options to pay for college. FREE and open to the community. To register, contact, Claire D. Friedlander at clairef@cjtfs.org or call 203-921-4161.
  • JFS KOSHER FOOD PANTRY WINTER COAT DRIVE Jewish Family Service is collecting new or gently used clean coats for our Kosher Food Pantry Clients. Drop off your donations during the Summer months or June, July and August at the JFS Stamford office. For additional information, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky at 203-921-4161 or rkanefsky@ctjfs.org.
  • JFS LIFE TRANSITIONS -Wednesdays at 3:00 pm Support group 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 Nadja Streiter at 203-921-4161 or email at nstreiter@ctjfs.org
  • JFS NEW BEGINNINGS , Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm Support group for separated or divorced at Westport JFS office, 431 Post Road East, Suite 11. To register, contact Nadja Streiter at 203-921-4161 or email at nstreiter@ctjfs.org
  • LET'S TALK - Thursdays, 11 :00 am Free at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue. Seniors talk about common interests and concerns, facilitated by a Jewish Family Service counselor. Contact Connie Cirillo Freeman at 203-487-0983 or cfreeman@stamfordjcc.org
  • JFS BRAIN FITNESS PILOT PROGRAM Working with clients experiencing early stage dementia or Alzheimer's in the client's home. Contact Matt Greenberg at 203-921-4161 or mgeenberg@ctjfs.org
  • SNAP ENROLLMENT WORKSHOPS For adults and seniors, JFS will be providing information and eligibility assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-formerly food stamps). The second Wednesday of every month at 2:30 pm in the Stamford office (733 Summer Street,6th Floor), SNAP Enrollment Workshops will be presented monthly. For additional information or to register, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky, JFS Case Manager at 203-921-4161or email rkanefsky@ctjfs.org.
  • SNAP ENROLLMENT WORKSHOPS For adults and seniors, JFS will be providing information and eligibility assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-formerly food stamps). The second Tuesday of every month at 11:00 am in the Westport office (431 Post Road East), SNAP Enrollment Workshops will be presented monthly. For additional information or to register, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky, JFS Case Manager at 203-921-4161 or emailrkanefsky@ctjfs.org.
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  • Aharon David ben Ester Bailah
  • Aharon Leb Halevi ben Ora Chana
  • Alexander ben Ida
  • Borach ben Asya Shaya
  • Chana bat Sarah
  • Chaya Tobah Rivka bat Bronah
  • Daniel Yaakov ben Bunya Faige Hakohen
  • Dov ben Pnina
  • Faiga Leeba bat Tova
  • Faige bat Leah
  • Harav Chaim Yehoshua ben Chana Fruma
  • Herzl ben Ruth
  • Herztel Yosel ben Rut
  • Lev Emmanuel ben Liana
  • Malka Rus bat Nechama Hadassah
  • Meir Elihu ben Malka Shayna
  • Miriam bat Sara
  • Miriam bat Sarah
  • Moshe Elya ben Chana
  • Nachuma bat Dinah
  • Nira bat Rachel
  • Olga bat Zina
  • Rachel bat Bayla
  • Refael Ephraim ben Sima
  • Rivka Devorah bat Rut. Chag Sameach
  • Roza bat Ann
  • Sara Batya bat Yehisheva Meira
  • Sara Rifka bat Channah Rachel
  • Sarah bat Nira
  • Shoshana bat Mazal
  • Shoshana bat Mazal
  • Tzeeva Mina bat Ita Michlah
  • Tzvi Gedalyah ben Chana
  • Yaakov ben Gitta Etta Halevi
  • Yaakov ben Tzipora Faige Hakohen
  • Yehuda Aryeh Leib ben Yospa
  • Yitzchak ben Rivka
  • Yizchak Osher ben Chana Shayva Chaya
  • Yonah bat Esther
  • Yosef ben Miriam
  • Zalman Yechiel ben Chayka
  • Zev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
  • דוד ben יענטא חוה
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
CAS Youth
Coming Soon May-June:
CHECK OUT OUR FULL SHAVUOT SCHEDULE AThttp://www.cas-stamford.org/shavuot.html
A June 18 - Youth Year-End Awards and Thank You Luncheon --more details to follow....
A 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
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

Congregation Agudath Sholom | 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue | Stamford, CT 06902
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