Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin |
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Ki Tisa | February 23, 2019 | 18 Adar I 5779 |
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Friday | Candle Lighting | 5:18 PM | Mincha | 5:23 PM | Shabbat | Shacharit | 7:00 AM/8:00 AM/9:00 AM | Torah Before Tefillah | 7:40 AM | Coffee And Commentary | 8:45 AM | Latest Shema | 9:23 AM | Teen Minyan | 9:30 AM | Latest Shacharit | 10:18 AM | Shiur | 10:30 AM | Tot Shabbat/Mini Minyan/Jr. Cong/BMC | 10:30 AM | Daf Yomi | 4:25 PM | Code of Jewish Law | 4:25 PM | Mincha | 5:15 PM | Maariv | 6:15 PM | Shabbat Ends | 6:20 PM |
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Staying Inspired - The Timeless Message of the Golden Calf It is hard to believe. The most fundamental question in the Torah portion of Ki Tisa is, "How could the Jewish people have fallen so hard and so fast?" We read this week about the tragic sin of the Golden Calf. Thousands were killed, the tablets were broken and God threatened to destroy the Jewish people and start anew with Moshe. The essential relationship of the Jewish people to God and Torah were forever altered. How did it happen? It seems so preposterous that a nation, our ancestors, who witnessed the hand of God at the splitting of the Red Sea and heard the voice of God at Mt. Sinai, would lose faith and declare upon completing the calf, "These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt." (Exodus 32:4) How could they be so foolish? This question is worthy of much conversation and reflection. Rashi tries to soften the shock by explaining that it was only the mixed multitude, the erev rav, the Egyptian converts, who influenced Israel. Hence, the proclamation is not our gods but your gods. The Jews are blaming the Egyptians who embraced one God and joined the Jews. Yet, the question still remains? How could they have rejected God so fast as well? Rabbi Chaim Shmuelevitz click here offers a perspective that is as relevant to us today as to the Biblical period. He notes the insight of the Midrash that states that at the Red Sea, even the lowliest maidservant saw a vision of the Divine beyond the perception of the great prophet Ezekiel. This testimony reflects the heights of spirituality at the Red Sea. However, it also incriminates the witnesses to the miracle. If the maidservant was capable of such lofty understanding, why is she not referred to as a prophetess? The answer is that revelation alone does not create a prophet. A person may experience a lofty moment but when the experience leaves, the person remains the same. It does not effect change in their personality. Real growth requires effort and self development. The Jews and/or erev rav may have seen the hand of God or his heard his voice but those spiritual events are not a guarantee of permanent change. We can all be uplifted, we can be inspired but unless we invest personally in taking these moments and harnessing them for character development and inherent change, they will remain a fond memory and we will remain the same. The episode of the Golden Calf is a stark reminder to all of u that God may give us gifts in life but it is up to each of us to transform the spark into a deep and burning flame of commitment and connection to God. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Welcome new members Michelle & Ron Kutas and their children, Leor and Shai and Chana Rosa & Rabbi Shlomo Bogart and their children Shoshana Bracha and Batsheva Chaya |
Next week We look forward to welcoming Rabbi Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University to CAS next week. Please join us at the Friday night dinner. RSVP click here- deadline Monday, February 25, 12 midnight. We will all join together in one minyan on Shabbat morning at 9:00 AM. |
- Looking for Haftarah Readers Is it your bar mitzvah haftarah? Special anniversary? We're looking for haftarah readers in the main sanctuary on Shabbat. Whether you've read the haftarah before or are looking to learn, we would love to give you the opportunity. If you are interested in reading a specific week, or have any questions, please contact: Rabbi Zweiter at rabbizweiter@cas-stamford.org
- There will be one minyan on March 2nd in the Sanctuary
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Michael Feldstein Inclusion Links |
- For those who were unable to attend the Chevra Kadisha dinner because of the bad weather, you can listen to a recording of Rabbi efrem Goldberg's inspirational message, "Acting Selflessly in the Age of the Selfie." https://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/917811/rabbi-efrem-goldberg/acting-selfless-in-the-selfie-generation/
- https://www.jewishlinkbwc.com/index.php/features/10933-stamford-daf-yomi-approaches-its-third-siyum
- https://www.jewishlinkbwc.com/index.php/features/10932-manger-lieberman-mikvah-spurs-stamford-s-growth
- https://www.jewishlinkbwc.com/index.php/features/10925-a-rabbi-an-author-and-an-inspiration
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Shabbat Topics & Participants |
Friday Night Dvar Torah | Rabbi Oran Zweiter | Torah Before Tefillah | Rabbi Oran Zweiter | Coffee and Commentary | Rabbi Daniel Cohen | Code of Jewish Law | Ari Lieberman | 10:30 shiur | Rabbi Oran Zweiter: Machatzit Hashekel Then and Now | Sermon | Rabbi Daniel Cohen | Torah Reader | Hyman Schaffer | Daf Yomi | Mark Wagshul | Seudat Shlishit | Rabbi Oran Zweiter |
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Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages | Howard & Stephanie Fogel in memory of Sam Fogel | Library Kiddush | Jay Jubas in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of his father Chanoch Yehuda Aryeh ben Yitzchak Meir | Chapel Kiddush | Monica and Eric Jankelovits in memory of Eric's mother, Erna Jankelovits' yahrzeit | Sanctuary Kiddush | Co-sponsored by David and Liatte Lasher in commemoration of the yahrzeit of David's father, Howard Lasher and the Celebration Kiddush participants: Caren & Dov Borowski ~ In celebration of Joshua's 7th birthday and Ari's 1st!; Meryl & David Gordon ~ In honor of The CAS Community; Gloria Green ~ In honor of her wonderful family; Shira & Ethan Green ~ In celebration of Solomon's 12th birthday; Lori Gressel ~ In celebration of Sam Gressel's Birthday; Alyson & Scott Koblick ~ In memory of their beloved late grandparents; Nancy & Gadi Mimoun ~ In memory of their parents; Nicole & Daniel Sobelsohn ~ In celebration of Jacob Sobelsohn's birthday on 2/10/11; and Helene Zimmerman |
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Shacharit | Shacharit: Sunday 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM | Mincha | Mincha: Sunday-Thursday 5:25 PM, Friday 5:31 PM | Candles Friday | 5:26 PM |
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- to Joyce and Larry Haber who are being honored this Shabbat at Brith Shalom Beth Israel Congregation in Charleston. SC where Larry served as president
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Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here |
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Heritage Trip to Poland this Summer - Deadline Extended to March 1. We need to know our numbers by March 1 and ask you to send a $500 fully refundable deposit payable to Agudath Sholom. Please send to my attention at the shul. The updated itinerary and dates as well as Prague extension option are online. Here is the link http://heritageseminars.org/eventsarchive/congregation-agudath-sholom-2019/ Please note the flights are done independently but we are likely taking a LOT flight leaving JFK on Sunday eve, Aug. 4th with a 12 PM arrival on Monday, Aug. 5th. The plan would be to meet at the shul on Sunday and take group transportation to the airport. I have been in ongoing contact with Michael Berl, the tour operator, and he or I can answer your questions. Below are links to sample hotels (4 star and 5 star) and flight info. For those going to Prague, we would take a bus on Monday morning, August 12th to Prague and spend Monday and Tuesday night in Prague and return to NY on Wed, August 14th Please feel free to share the trip info with others. It is open to the community. Please let me know your serious interest or any questions so we can finalize our numbers. |
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CAS ANNUAL DINNER-March 3, 5pm The righteous shall flourish like the palm-tree Guests of Honor Susan & Len Mark Community Service Award Michael Sweeney Young Leadership Award Hilary & Ari Goldstein Chai Award Flora & Carl Kaufman Listed below, you will see the wonderful response we have received to our appeals for the CAS Annual Dinner. If you have not signed up yet, join us! Mariya Feldman & Alex Abramov Johanna & Selim Akyuz Adrienne & Michael Alexander Jack Alexander Ruth & Melvin Aminoff Ricky Arbron Andrew Ashforth, A.P. Construction Barbara & Ron Ashkenas Beth & John Bacha Sharyn & Frederick Baer Sara Mark & Bart Baily Stephne & Kerrin Behrend Janet & Andrew Bein Gayle & Mitchell Bell Amy & James Benjamin Debbie & Michael Berg Beth & Scott Berger Dina & Paul Berger Ira & Karen Berk Darona & Tzvi Bernstein David Bessaleli Barry Best Stephanie & Josh Bilenker Dena & Avi Block Ellen Borker Jodi & Richard Boxer Mimi & Edmund Brodkin Phyllis Brodsky Judith & Jeffrey Cahn Emily & Harvey Caney Garett Ceraso, People's Security, Inc. Ilene & Dr. Paul Chasin Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen Elise & Steven Cohen Meredith & David Cohen Rachel & Ephraim Cohen Sheila Cohen Stella & Isaac Cohen Arline Gewanter & Lloyd Contract Lenore & Michael Cooper Barbara & Bob Davis Rachel & Nimrod Dayan Mark Israel & Rob Densen Rita Edelston Arlene Epstein Lee Fanwick Sharon & Michael Feldstein Anna & Paul Felix Naomi & Geoffrey Fiorito Howard & Stephanie Fogel Lindy & Len Fox Rhoda & Avram Freedberg Lee Miller & Leslie Freedman Steven & Lynne Frenkel Lois & Michael Friedman The Friendship Circle Jessica & Adam Furmansky Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home Miriam & Joseph Gelb Melissa Gluck Deborah & Jack Goldberg Ann & Alex Goldblum Risa & Jeff Goldblum Fran & Scotty Goldenberg Joan & David Goldenberg Betsy & Steven Goldstein Hilary & Ari Goldstein Judy & Howard Goldstein Joan & Harvey Goodman Meryl & David Gordon Michelle & Howland Gordon Yvette Gordon Gloria Green Jill & Arthur Green Shira & Ethan Green Regina Greenwald Zalman Gurkov Ruth & Enrique Gutman Joyce & Lawrence Haber Jodi & Shane Hadge Kamal Haron Meghan & Yoav Haron Rachel & Dan Haron Leora & Yaakov Hauptman Cheryl Frydman & Larry Hillman Tricia & Robert Hoff Hoffman Energy Shara & David Israel Monica & Eric Jankelovits Judith & David Jelen Rachel & Jay Jubas Olga & Michael Kagan Sandra & Michael Kamen Helene & Harvey Kaminski Chanie & Yossi Kamman Liat & Benjamin Karsch Flora & Carl Kaufman Liz Beck & Gary Kaufman Rory & Steven Kaufman Elissa & Philip Klapper Elise & Oren Klein Roberta & Stephen Kloper Tamar & Daniel Kraus Jeannie & Brian Kriftcher Joanne & Carl Kuehner Kurt Kuehner The Kuehner Brothers Foundation Lorraine & David Kweskin Liron Sissman & Steven Labkoff Pauline Ladds Biana & Ben Lanson Elizabeth Lawson Andrea & Ari Lefkovits Maytal & Jonathan Lerner Shari & Ari Levine Rachel & Joshua Licht Ana & Albert Lilienfeld Nancy Heller & Roger Lob Nina & Norman Lotstein
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Any occasion is an opportunity to sponsor a kiddush: a birthday, an anniversary, a graduation, a baby naming, you are just glad someone is home safely after traveling, or just because. Celebrate your milestone by co-sponsoring our Celebration Kiddush.
$36 to co-sponsor Participants as of February 22 Morning: Caren & Dov Borowski Meryl & David Gordon Gloria Green Shira & Ethan Green
Lori Gressel Alyson & Scott Koblick Nancy & Gadi Mimoun Nicole & Daniel Sobelsohn Helene Zimmerman
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- CAS YOUNG FAMILIES PRESENTS: COUPLES NIGHT OUT AT MILL RIVER PARK! Saturday, March 16th @ 8:30pm. Mill River Skating Rink. Enjoy a night out skating with friends and socializing in the chalet! 20% off skating rates will be available for our group. RSVP will be forthcoming
- MOMMY AND ME GROUP Monday, February 25, from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. The Mom Group is a great and easy way to form meaningful connections with other moms in your neighborhood. Join us for a weekly playdate with your little one and an opportunity to share your experiences, ask questions you need help with, gather resources, or just connect with other women.
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Update on Rabbi Cohen's & Rabbi Zweiter's Open Office HoursOpen Office Hours are an opportunity to drop by to see our Rabbis without an appointment. They will be available in their office for guidance or a chat. Rabbis will not schedule meetings during these hours, which will be held around the same time each week. Call the office to confirm Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Zweiter are not attending to an urgent matter outside the synagogue. Open Office Hour Times for this Week Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Tuesday, February 26, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM at CAS
- Friday, March 1, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM at Starbucks, 2139 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06904
Rabbi Oran Zweiter - Tuesday, February 26, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at CAS
- Wednesday, February 27, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at CAS
- Thursday, February 28, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at CAS
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Week of February 24 | Monday | Bob Abrams: The Tanach Club - Pirkei Avot; Diving into our Morals - 10:15 AM | | Bob Abrams: Reading Hebrew - Learning Friday Night's Prayers - 7:30 PM | | Diane Cohen: Adult Matan Class for Women - 8:00 PM | Tuesday | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: The Depth of Genesis - 8:15 AM | | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Purim Revelations: In Talmud, Law and Life - 9:00 AM | | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Parsha Perspectives and Paradigms - 12:00 PM | Wednesday | Rabbi Oran Zweiter: Weekly Haftorah - 9:30 AM | Thursday | Rabbi Oran Zweiter: Rabbi Soloveitchik's work, Halakhic Man - 9:15 AM | | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Tractate Taanit - 8:15 PM | Friday | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - 8:15 AM |
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Mar 2 | Sanctuary: open | Chapel: open | Library: open | Teen: | Mar 9 | Sanctuary: sponsored | Chapel: sponsored | Library: sponsored | Teen: | Mar 16 | Sanctuary: sponsored | Chapel: open | Library: sponsored | Teen: open | Mar 23 | Sanctuary: sponsored | Chapel: sponsored | Library: sponsored | Teen: | Mar 30 | Sanctuary: sponsored | Chapel: sponsored | Library: sponsored | Teen: |
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- WAFFLE PARTY AND PESACH CRAFTS for Parents and Children with Rabbi Cohen on Sunday morning, March 31 at 9:15 AM.
- CAS PURIM SEUDA 2019! Thursday, March 21 at 5 PM. Delicious meat meal catered by 613. Featuring Mario the Maker Magician as seen on Sesame Street. Face-painting, kids carnival, balloons, art projects, games, a Drum Circle, Ruach and Costume Parade!
- CAS MENS CLUB PASSOVER FAIR The CAS Men's Club is excited to announce thatthe WanderingQ BBQ will be onsite from 10am-7pm. All other vendors will be open from 10am to 3pm. We are having TheRiverWine offering samples to those of age, the Chocolate Sunflower (with gluten free options) offering samples of their cakes, the Jewish Quarter will be showing their new and exciting Passover wares along with traditional merchandise, and we will have a soffer onsite to check mezzuzahs and teffilin. Rabbi Cohen is planning an inspirational 10 Great Ideas for Your Passover Seder, there will be activities for the kids and all the while you can enjoy some great BBQ.
- NEW CLASS Diane Cohen will be leading the Matan class for women on five Monday evenings Feb. 25th, March 11, March 18, April 1 and April 8th at 8:00 PM. This class is part of the Adult Bat Mitzvah program but open to all women regardless of their participation in the program. For more informatiion and RSVP, contact Diane Cohen at dndcohen@sbcglobal.net.
- HEALING VISITS MITZVAH UPDATE The healing visits team is a CAS group who visit people in the hospital, facilities or at home. It is a meaningful way to lift people's spirits and make a difference. You can offer as much time as you have for each person. Every week we send out a healing visit update. To join the team, contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
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- COME "BREW" WITH UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION'S NEXTGEN 20'S, 30'S & 40'S GROUP on Saturday night, March 2nd at 8:30pm at Lock City Brewing Company, 54 Research Drive in Stamford. $25 by March 1st ($35 at the door). Enjoy unlimited IPA brews, soft drinks and snacks while you mingle with friends at this one of a kind hometown brewery. To RSVP go to www.ujf.org/brewing, for information contact Sharon Franklin at 203-321-5364/sharon@ujf.org (dietary laws observed)
- JEWISH BASEBALL FOR YOUTH IS BACK! The FCCJBL (Fairfield County Connecticut Jewish Baseball League) is now open for Spring registration. The league is for children in pre-K through 8th grade and only plays on Sundays. Also looking for volunteers, coaches, various other positions. Please visit www.fccjbl.org to register. For more info, contact Ari Goldstein at info@fccjbl.org
- MIKVAH FUNDRAISER PURIM THIS YEAR IS ON THURSDAY March 21st. Don't have time to deliver all your homemade Shalach Manot? Help raise money for the Minnie Manger- Marcia Lieberman Mikvah and HAVE THE MIKVAH DELIVER them for you! FOR A SMALL FEE of 75 per package, DROP OFF PACKAGES (SECURELY CLOSED, AND LABLED WITH YOUR NAME, RECIPIENT'S NAME AND ADDRESS) AT CAS ON PURIM NIGHT before or after megillah reading, AND HAVE your baskets DELIVERED (within Stamford) THE NEXT DAY! Want to help? We need volunteers. If you are ABLE TO TAKE A ROUTE TO DROP OFF PACKAGEs --NO MORE THAN A HALF HOUR COMMITMENT-- CONTACT HANNAH LEFKOVICH 781-724-3595
- JOIN UJF'S PJ LIBRARY FOR 2 FUN-FILLED CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS: (1) PJ Library Invites Kids 5 & Under to Celebrate Shabbat! Meet at the PJ Library Corner for a story, challah & grape juice. Friday January 18th 1:30pm, February 8th 11:00am, & March 8th 1:30pm. Ages 5 & under. 1035 Newfield Ave, 2nd Floor (In front of the UJF office). RSVP at www.ujf.org/pjshabbat or email sharon@ujf.org (2) UJF's PJ Library celebrates Tu B'Shevat & MLK Jr. Day! At the Stamford J, 1035 Newfield Ave, auditorium2:30 - 3:30 pm Ages 2-9. Make a planter for Tu B'Shevat and create a blessing bag for a child at a local shelter. Co-sponsored by the JCC. RSVP at www.ujf.org/pjking or email sharon@ujf.orgNO CHARGE for either program but we ask that you register.
- AMERICAN VETERANS OF ISRAEL LEGACY CORPORATION will hold its 53rd annual Mickey Marcus Memorial Service at the Jewish Chapel of the United States Military Academy at West Point on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. More detailed program information will be available in early 2019.
- CARMEL ACADEMY HOSTS ESCAPE ROOM CHALLENGE FOR PROSPECTIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Carmel Academy invites prospective middle school students and their parents to its Escape Room Challenge & Middle School Open House on Thursday, February 28th, 270 Lake Avenue, Greenwich, CT. Join Carmel Academy for a dairy dinner at 5:45 p.m. immediately followed at 6:15 p.m. for an Open House program. Children will participate in an exciting Escape Room Challenge that will provide a glimpse into Carmel's middle school learning and student life. Parents will have the opportunity to experience Carmel Academy academics and curriculum through model classes, meet with the Middle School's exceptional faculty, and hear from Head of School Nora Anderson about what to look forward to as children transition to their middle years. Please RSVP to www.carmelacademy.com/events. Questions: Ella Shteingart, Director of Admissions, 203-983-3503 or ella@carmelacademy.com
- PAMELA AND MICHAEL HIRSCH KOSHER HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM Seven meals will be delivered weekly to those in our community who have difficulty shopping and preparing their own food. Once a week, a volunteer will deliver the seven microwave ready meals and spend time visiting with the recipients, should they desire. This is a subscription service. Reduced rates will be available for families who qualify. For more information, please contact Jill Knopoff, Volunteer Coordinator at 201-921-4161 or email at jknopoff@ctjfs.org
- BRAIN FITNESS GROUP PROGRAM Session #2: Mondays, 10:30 AM -12:00 pm, March 4-Reasoning; March 11-Memory-Recall; March 18-Visual Organization at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue Want to stimulate your brain power? Sessions will focus on specific areas of concentration. Advance registration suggested. Light refreshments will be served. JCC Members: $8 per session. Open to the community at $10 per session. All three sessions: $20 for JCC members/ $25 for community. To register, contact Connie Cirillo Freeman at 203-487-0983 or email cfreeman@stamfordjcc.org For additional information, contact Dr. Toby Lazarus, Schoke JFS Brain Fitness Program Coordinator at 203-921-4161 or tlazarus@ctjfs.org.
- LIVING WITH LOSS: Schoke JFS Bereavement Support Group - Mondays, 1:45 - 3:30 pm at Temple Israel, 14 Coleytown Road, Westport and Fridays, 12:30 pm at Stamford office of Schoke JFS. Find the healing which comes of being with others who know first-hand what you are going through. Learn how Jewish ritual, prayer and tradition can support the grieving process. For more information or to register, please contact Amanda Geffner, Schoke JFS Psychotherapist, at 203-921-4161 or email ageffner@ctjfs.org
- EMPLOYMENT AND LIFE TRANSITIONS SUPPORT GROUP , Wednesdays, 1st and 3rd of every month, 3:00 pm at Stamford office of Schoke JFS. Looking for emotional support while searching for employment? Need practical help during the job search? Join the support group, facilitated by Lois Meyer, LMSW, Schoke JFS Case Manager, to help you through this transition. No cost. For registration, please contact Lois Meyer at 203-921-4161 or email lmeyer@ctjfs.org
- LET'S TALK Seniors talk about common interests and concerns, facilitated by a Schoke Jewish Family Service counselor. Tuesdays, 11 :00 AM, Free at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield AvenueContact Helene Wurtzel at 203-921-4161 or hwurtzel@ctjfs.org. Thursdays, bimonthly, 10:30 am, Free at Jewish Senior Services, 4200 Park Avenue, Bridgeport Contact Rebekah Kanefsky for exact dates at 203-921-4161 or rkanefsky@ctjfs.org. Thursdays, 1:00 pm at Westport Senior Center Contact Helene Wurtzel at 203-921-4161 or hwurtzel@ctjfs.org.
- DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP -Wednesdays, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 and 2/20 at 6:45 pm at the Stamford offices of Schoke JFS. The group will explore, look, listen, learn and love about the topic of separation, divorce and parenting. For more information, please contact Lois Meyer, LMSW at 203-921-4161 or email at LMeyer@ctjfs.org
- 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.
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We Wish A Speedy Recovery To |
- Ari ben Naama
- Avraham Nachum ben Baila
- Baruch Meir ben Leah
- Batya bat Sasha
- Ben Tzion Shimon ben Golda Mirel
- Beryl ben Sarah
- Chaim Hakohen ben Chaya Sara
- Chaim Leib ben Sara
- Davida Yonah bat Yisroela Elana
- Dov ben Pnina
| - Eliezer Yitzhak Dovid ben Miriam Rivka
- Ephraim ben Sara-Rivka
- Moshe Yoel ben Machla Shifrah
- Nira bat Rachel
- Olya bat Zina
- Penina bat Sara Imenu
- Raisal bat Deborah
- Refael Ephraim ben Sima
- Rivkah Chana bat Yehudit Yocheved
- Shimon ben Sarah
| - Shoshana bat Aryeh Lev and Chava
- Tamar bat Yocheved
- Yehuda Ariyeh ben Braha
- Yerachmiel Shemaya ben Devorah Elka
- Yitzchak Osher ben Chana Shayva Chaya
- Zev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
- Zindl Gedalia ben Pesha Rivkah
- מאשא מלה bat הינדא רוא
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CAS Israel Advocacy Update |
Take a Minute to Support Israel Supporting Israel isn't hard -- there are many things that you can do that take literally one minute. The Israel Committee now has a website built on this idea. Go to www.IsraelMinute.com for simple things that you can do, from calling your Congressional representatives to social media posts, that take only a minute or two. Check back frequently for updates and ideas for things you can do! |
LIPS product of the week Check out our new Love Israel Products Blog (LIPS) for the latest ways to support Israel! Thank you to Lola Halperin and Aaron Goldenberg for organizing. www.loveisraelproducts.com |
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- KOSHER ALERTS The OU reminds you to always check the label before purchasing any item that needs kosher certification! And for the latest corrective actions, stay up with the latest OU KOSHER CONSUMER ALERTS & ADVISORIES...just click here
- KOSHER ADVISORY Breaking news from the OU - newly certified items! to check out the list click here
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Join the Siyum Celebration Initiative Torah is the Pause that Refreshes! A Project of Congregation Agudath Sholom Complete Tractate Brachot (Blessings) in Mishna or Talmud this year and celebrate on Shavuot, June 9-10, 2019 Each Shabbat in shul, we will highlight two mishnayot and two folios of the Talmud. Study at home, in shul, on your own, or with a friend. To learn more about the Talmud, download for free Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, The Essential Talmud The Calendar of Goals (below) will be updated monthly. For questions and more info, contact Rabbi Daniel Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org or Rabbi Oran Zweiter at rabbizweiter@cas-stamford.org Parshat Terumah Chapter 4: 6-7 Dapim 26-27 Parshat Tetzveh Chapter 5:1-2 Dapim 28-29 Parhat Ki Tisa Chapter 5: 3-4 Dapim 30-31 Parshat Vayakhel Chapter 5:5 Dapim 32-33 |
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