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Friday, July 19, 2019

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin
BalakJuly 20, 201917 Tamuz 5779
send your submission to
bulletin@cas-stamford.org
Friday
Mincha7:00 PM/8:09 PM
Candle Lighting8:04 PM
Shabbat
Shacharit7:00 AM/8:00 AM/9:00 AM
Torah Before Tefillah7:40 AM
Coffee And Commentary8:45 AM
Latest Shema9:20 AM
Shiur10:30 AM
Tot Shabbat/Mini Minyan10:30 AM
Latest Shacharit10:33 AM
Daf Yomi7:10 PM
Code of Jewish Law7:10 PM
Mincha8:00 PM
Maariv8:59 PM
Shabbat Ends9:04 PM
Shabbat Shalom
The Spirit of the Three Weeks and Nine Days

The period of the three weeks marking the siege on Jerusalem and destruction of the Temples begins this Sunday, July 21st, with the fast of the 17th of Tamuz. These days are not meant to be commemorations of cataclysmic historical events, but are intended to awaken within us the awareness that if not for our actions, we would have seen the Temple rebuilt and peace on earth. It is easy to divert our attention from our responsibility for the chaos today but Judaism teaches that change starts with me and you.

The mourning practices are designed to intensify the sense of loss as we approach the 9th of Av and propel us to act differently and step up spiritually. One important way would be to exercise extra care with our words, posts, emails and texts. Words possess the power of life and death. The Temple was destroyed due to abuse of speech and can only be rebuilt when we harness speech for life, hope and healing.

In brief, the practices include, but are not limited to, no live music, joyous social gatherings, haircuts, or weddings during the three week period. The mourning increases during the Nine Days on the first of Av, Thursday evening, August 1st. The prohibitions include no meat or wine (with the exclusion of Shabbat or at a siyum), recreational swimming and purchasing of new clothes or items requiring a blessing of Shehechiyanu.

You may learn more online by visiting www.ou.org or feel free to reach out to me or Rabbi Zweiter for specific questions. The fast on Sunday begins at 4:27 AM and ends at 8:56 PM. Please drink a lot over the weekend as it is very hot and always remember that one's health is primary.

God wiling, in the weeks ahead, we will not only mourn the loss of the Beit Hamikdash, but be inspired to harness our collective awareness to create a world of redemption and merit to see peace and the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem speedily and in our days.

Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and an easy and meaningful fast,

Rabbi Daniel Cohen


Youth Group Reminders 
  • No outside food is allowed in groups
  • For security, the doors are locked. Please arrive by 10:30am

High Holiday Seating 
  • Do you need reserved or guest tickets for High Holidays? Download the Request Form.

Thank you  to Shushannah Yasgur for hosting and Laura Tobin for organizing this past week's women's book club with noted author, Reyna Gentin. reynamardergentin.com

Join Team Red White and Blue in support and solidarity with American veterans. Last Shabbat, we welcomed Mario and Josephine, both USAF veterans to our Shul who launched a local team. To learn more about this national initiative to create community visit teamrwb.org.

Video of Interest  The Pope endorses Shabbat: The Gift of the Jews
Shabbat Topics & Participants
Friday Night Dvar TorahRabbi Oran Zweiter
Torah before TefillahRabbi Oran Zweiter
Coffee and CommentaryRabbi Daniel Cohen
10:30 shiurAri Lieberman: From Noah to Jonah - Did G-d Change His Expectation for Mankind (part 2)
ShacharitDr. Burt Rubin
MusafRabbi Daniel Cohen
SermonRabbi Daniel Cohen
Torah ReaderHyman Schaffer
Daf YomiMark Wagshul
Seudat ShlishitRabbi Oran Zweiter
Thanks To Our Sponsors
Shabbat Shalom Hospital PackagesHoward & Stephanie Fogel in memory of Sam Fogel
Library KiddushAna and Albert Lilienfeld in honor of the half-birthday of Dovi Zucker
Chapel KiddushThe Greenhut Family in memory of Eric's father, Kenneth Greenhut
Sanctuary KiddushHenna and Bob Tatham, Yael's Bubbie and Zadie, in honor of her Bat Mitzvah
Weekday Schedule
ShacharitShacharit: Sunday 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM
MinchaMincha: Sunday 8:05 PM, Monday 7:50 PM, Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 PM, Friday 7:00 PM/8:03 PM
Candles Friday7:58 PM
SundayTzom Tammuz
Condolences
  • to David Pitkoff on the passing of his beloved father, Bernard Pitkoff
For up to date shiva and contact info: www.cas-stamford.org/shiva
To make a memorial contribution online, and have us send an acknowledgement to the family, please click here
Mazal Tov
  • to Sarah and David Hochman on Yael's Bat Mitzvah this Shabbat
  • to Aliza and Seth Bettan on the birth of a baby girl, Esther Malka
  • to Rachel and Jay Jubas on the engagement of their son, Ben, to Anna Peterman
  • to Rochel and Hecky Attar on the arrival of a granddaughter, Devorah Malka! Mazal Tov to great-grandmother Yospa Lieberman!
  • to David and Meryl Gordon on David's appointment as the incoming President of the United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan and Darien
Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here
Sign Up For These Events
Upcoming Events
CAS Young Couples Presents Guys Night Out @ 613 
Tuesday, August 13 - 7:30 PM
Join the CAS Young Couples committee for a fun men's night at Six Thirteen. Enjoy an evening with new and old friends and watch the Yankees, Mets and Red Sox games. There is something for everyone!RSVP requested on the CAS Website in the coming weeks.

CAS Young Couples Ladies Night Out! 
Wednesday, August 21 - 7:30 PM
Join the CAS Young Couples committee for a well-deserved ladies night at Six Thirteen. Come and try Six Thirteens new signature drink. You don't want to miss a time to unwind and enjoy great food and company.RSVP requested on the CAS Website in the coming weeks.

CAS Young Couples Movie On The Lawn 
Sunday, August 25 - 7:30 PM
Join the CAS Young Couples committee for a movie in the Cik Backyard. Sit back, relax with a drink and popcorn and enjoy a movie with friends. RSVP requested on the CAS website in the coming weeks.
CAS Young Families
  • ONEG AT SHABBAT PARK August 17 @ 4:30 pm - Please join CAS Young Families and Young Couples as we welcome the Trencher Family to Stamford. Rabbi Shimmy Trencher will be the new principal of BCHA Upper School. Please bring a parve dessert or snack to share. We look forward to seeing everyone! Please invite friends and any visiting families.
  • MOMMY AND ME GROUP Monday, July 22 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.
CAS Announcements
  • SAVE THE DATE Shabbat Chazon, August 10th, Scholar in Residence with Rabbi David Walk. Rabbi Walk will speak Friday night, lead the 10:30 AM shiur and deliver the sermon in the sanctuary.
  • PAY IT FORWARD! As our community grows it takes even more effort to insure the warmth of our shul. You may not realize but we have a "Hospitality Team" who are informed of new families who moved into community. Team members are expected to invite new families to any of the following: shabbat meal, BBQ, brunch, even coffee, a get-together in the park, or a community-wide function. It means so much to new families. To join our Hospitality Team, contact membership committee chair, Jon Makovsky at jonathanmakovsky@gmail.com.
  • ANNOUNCING A SOUL JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM with Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen in partnership with Yeshivat Orayta. Spend a week of study and spirit in the Old City with luminaries such as Rabbi David Aaron, Rav Binny Freidman and many more. Open to Men and Women. Dates are Sunday, May 3rd until Sunday, May 10th, 2020. For more info, contact Rabbi Cohen. Sign Up will open soon.
  • HEALING VISITS UPDATE: Every week, we include a note about our healing visits group. As a reminder, the group consists of volunteers who give of their time to call, email or visit people in our community who are in the hospital or in recuperation. If you like to join this Mitzvah mission, please 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.
Rabbi Office Hours
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
  • Friday, July 26, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM at Starbucks, 2139 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06904
Rabbi Oran Zweiter
  • Tuesday, July 23, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at CAS
  • Wednesday, July 24, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at CAS
CAS Classes
Week of July 21
SundayRabbi Oran Zweiter: Bible from the Beginning - 9:15 AM
MondayBob Abrams: The Tanach Club - Pirkei Avot; Diving into our Morals - 10:15 AM
WednesdayRabbi Oran Zweiter: Weekly Haftorah - 9:30 AM
FridayRabbi Daniel Cohen: The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - 8:15 AM
Review our full list of classes learn.cas-stamford.org
Sponsor A Kiddush
ShabbatSanctuaryChapelLibraryTeen
Jul 27Sanctuary: openChapel: sponsoredLibrary: sponsoredTeen:
Aug 3Sanctuary: sponsoredChapel: sponsoredLibrary: sponsoredTeen:
Aug 10Sanctuary: openChapel: sponsoredLibrary: sponsoredTeen:
Aug 17Sanctuary: openChapel: openLibrary: sponsoredTeen:
Aug 24Sanctuary: openChapel: sponsoredLibrary: sponsoredTeen:
Sponsor a kiddush! click here to see the menus
Email Matt and he will contact you mfeinberg@cas-stamford.org or see Hecky or Irwin to arrange a Kiddush.
We Wish A Speedy Recovery To
  • Avraham Shmuel ben Rivka Rochel
  • Baruch Meir Chaim ben Leah
  • Baruch ben Minnie
  • Bella bat Ester Fira
  • Chaya Bluma Tziporra bat Dinah Leah
  • Davida bat Rachel
  • Dov ben Pnina
  • Esther bat Sarah
  • Hasa Pia bat Alka
  • Malka Maria bat Idda
  • Miriam bat Sora Rochel
  • Moshe ben Laizer
  • Nachum ben Mina
  • Nechama bat Bracha
  • Nira bat Rachel
  • Refael Ephraim ben Sima
  • Shlomo ben Sarah
  • Tamar bat Yocheved
  • Tziviah bat Yitta
  • Yehudah ben Raisel
  • Yitta bat Ruchel
  • Yitzchak ben Sarah
  • Zev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
  • Zinovi ben Riva
Community Announcements
  • 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.
  • TOUCH A TRUCK Sunday, July 28th from 10am-12pm UJF's PJ Library & PJ Our Way will hold a Touch a Truck event in CAS's parking lot, 301 Strawberry Hill Ave. Kids will have fun exploring utility and service vehicles and learn about what they do in the process! For families with kids of all ages. $5 per family in advance, $10 at the door. Snacks included. To sign up go to www.ujf.org/pjtruck. For info email
  • ENGAGING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PRO ISRAEL ACTIVISTS: CALLING COLLEGE AGE STUDENTS AIPAC's New York Diamond Summer Interns cordially invite you to our Regional Intern Seminar, which brings together those interning and working in the tri-state area in support of the US-Israel relationship. We are honored to have with us New York City Councilman Mark Levine on July 31 and hope that you will join us. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other interns and young professionals and hear from the Councilman about the bond New York shares with Israel and the importance of activism. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A. RSVP at www.aipac.org/nycinternevent. Location is provided upon registration.
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
Kosher Advisories
  • 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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Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin
BalakJuly 20, 201917 Tamuz 5779
send your submission to
bulletin@cas-stamford.org
Friday
Mincha7:00 PM/8:09 PM
Candle Lighting8:04 PM
Shabbat
Shacharit7:00 AM/8:00 AM/9:00 AM
Torah Before Tefillah7:40 AM
Coffee And Commentary8:45 AM
Latest Shema9:20 AM
Shiur10:30 AM
Tot Shabbat/Mini Minyan10:30 AM
Latest Shacharit10:33 AM
Daf Yomi7:10 PM
Code of Jewish Law7:10 PM
Mincha8:00 PM
Maariv8:59 PM
Shabbat Ends9:04 PM
Shabbat Shalom
The Spirit of the Three Weeks and Nine Days

The period of the three weeks marking the siege on Jerusalem and destruction of the Temples begins this Sunday, July 21st, with the fast of the 17th of Tamuz. These days are not meant to be commemorations of cataclysmic historical events, but are intended to awaken within us the awareness that if not for our actions, we would have seen the Temple rebuilt and peace on earth. It is easy to divert our attention from our responsibility for the chaos today but Judaism teaches that change starts with me and you.

The mourning practices are designed to intensify the sense of loss as we approach the 9th of Av and propel us to act differently and step up spiritually. One important way would be to exercise extra care with our words, posts, emails and texts. Words possess the power of life and death. The Temple was destroyed due to abuse of speech and can only be rebuilt when we harness speech for life, hope and healing.

In brief, the practices include, but are not limited to, no live music, joyous social gatherings, haircuts, or weddings during the three week period. The mourning increases during the Nine Days on the first of Av, Thursday evening, August 1st. The prohibitions include no meat or wine (with the exclusion of Shabbat or at a siyum), recreational swimming and purchasing of new clothes or items requiring a blessing of Shehechiyanu.

You may learn more online by visiting www.ou.org or feel free to reach out to me or Rabbi Zweiter for specific questions. The fast on Sunday begins at 4:27 AM and ends at 8:56 PM. Please drink a lot over the weekend as it is very hot and always remember that one's health is primary.

God wiling, in the weeks ahead, we will not only mourn the loss of the Beit Hamikdash, but be inspired to harness our collective awareness to create a world of redemption and merit to see peace and the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem speedily and in our days.

Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and an easy and meaningful fast,

Rabbi Daniel Cohen


Youth Group Reminders 
  • No outside food is allowed in groups
  • For security, the doors are locked. Please arrive by 10:30am

High Holiday Seating 
  • Do you need reserved or guest tickets for High Holidays? Download the Request Form.

Thank you  to Shushannah Yasgur for hosting and Laura Tobin for organizing this past week's women's book club with noted author, Reyna Gentin. reynamardergentin.com

Join Team Red White and Blue in support and solidarity with American veterans. Last Shabbat, we welcomed Mario and Josephine, both USAF veterans to our Shul who launched a local team. To learn more about this national initiative to create community visit teamrwb.org.

Video of Interest  The Pope endorses Shabbat: The Gift of the Jews
Shabbat Topics & Participants
Friday Night Dvar TorahRabbi Oran Zweiter
Torah before TefillahRabbi Oran Zweiter
Coffee and CommentaryRabbi Daniel Cohen
10:30 shiurAri Lieberman: From Noah to Jonah - Did G-d Change His Expectation for Mankind (part 2)
ShacharitDr. Burt Rubin
MusafRabbi Daniel Cohen
SermonRabbi Daniel Cohen
Torah ReaderHyman Schaffer
Daf YomiMark Wagshul
Seudat ShlishitRabbi Oran Zweiter
Thanks To Our Sponsors
Shabbat Shalom Hospital PackagesHoward & Stephanie Fogel in memory of Sam Fogel
Library KiddushAna and Albert Lilienfeld in honor of the half-birthday of Dovi Zucker
Chapel KiddushThe Greenhut Family in memory of Eric's father, Kenneth Greenhut
Sanctuary KiddushHenna and Bob Tatham, Yael's Bubbie and Zadie, in honor of her Bat Mitzvah
Weekday Schedule
ShacharitShacharit: Sunday 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM
MinchaMincha: Sunday 8:05 PM, Monday 7:50 PM, Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 PM, Friday 7:00 PM/8:03 PM
Candles Friday7:58 PM
SundayTzom Tammuz
Condolences
  • to David Pitkoff on the passing of his beloved father, Bernard Pitkoff
For up to date shiva and contact info: www.cas-stamford.org/shiva
To make a memorial contribution online, and have us send an acknowledgement to the family, please click here
Mazal Tov
  • to Sarah and David Hochman on Yael's Bat Mitzvah this Shabbat
  • to Aliza and Seth Bettan on the birth of a baby girl, Esther Malka
  • to Rachel and Jay Jubas on the engagement of their son, Ben, to Anna Peterman
  • to Rochel and Hecky Attar on the arrival of a granddaughter, Devorah Malka! Mazal Tov to great-grandmother Yospa Lieberman!
  • to David and Meryl Gordon on David's appointment as the incoming President of the United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan and Darien
Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here
Sign Up For These Events
Upcoming Events
CAS Young Couples Presents Guys Night Out @ 613 
Tuesday, August 13 - 7:30 PM
Join the CAS Young Couples committee for a fun men's night at Six Thirteen. Enjoy an evening with new and old friends and watch the Yankees, Mets and Red Sox games. There is something for everyone!RSVP requested on the CAS Website in the coming weeks.

CAS Young Couples Ladies Night Out! 
Wednesday, August 21 - 7:30 PM
Join the CAS Young Couples committee for a well-deserved ladies night at Six Thirteen. Come and try Six Thirteens new signature drink. You don't want to miss a time to unwind and enjoy great food and company.RSVP requested on the CAS Website in the coming weeks.

CAS Young Couples Movie On The Lawn 
Sunday, August 25 - 7:30 PM
Join the CAS Young Couples committee for a movie in the Cik Backyard. Sit back, relax with a drink and popcorn and enjoy a movie with friends. RSVP requested on the CAS website in the coming weeks.
CAS Young Families
  • ONEG AT SHABBAT PARK August 17 @ 4:30 pm - Please join CAS Young Families and Young Couples as we welcome the Trencher Family to Stamford. Rabbi Shimmy Trencher will be the new principal of BCHA Upper School. Please bring a parve dessert or snack to share. We look forward to seeing everyone! Please invite friends and any visiting families.
  • MOMMY AND ME GROUP Monday, July 22 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.
CAS Announcements
  • SAVE THE DATE Shabbat Chazon, August 10th, Scholar in Residence with Rabbi David Walk. Rabbi Walk will speak Friday night, lead the 10:30 AM shiur and deliver the sermon in the sanctuary.
  • PAY IT FORWARD! As our community grows it takes even more effort to insure the warmth of our shul. You may not realize but we have a "Hospitality Team" who are informed of new families who moved into community. Team members are expected to invite new families to any of the following: shabbat meal, BBQ, brunch, even coffee, a get-together in the park, or a community-wide function. It means so much to new families. To join our Hospitality Team, contact membership committee chair, Jon Makovsky at jonathanmakovsky@gmail.com.
  • ANNOUNCING A SOUL JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM with Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen in partnership with Yeshivat Orayta. Spend a week of study and spirit in the Old City with luminaries such as Rabbi David Aaron, Rav Binny Freidman and many more. Open to Men and Women. Dates are Sunday, May 3rd until Sunday, May 10th, 2020. For more info, contact Rabbi Cohen. Sign Up will open soon.
  • HEALING VISITS UPDATE: Every week, we include a note about our healing visits group. As a reminder, the group consists of volunteers who give of their time to call, email or visit people in our community who are in the hospital or in recuperation. If you like to join this Mitzvah mission, please 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.
Rabbi Office Hours
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
  • Friday, July 26, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM at Starbucks, 2139 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06904
Rabbi Oran Zweiter
  • Tuesday, July 23, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at CAS
  • Wednesday, July 24, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at CAS
CAS Classes
Week of July 21
SundayRabbi Oran Zweiter: Bible from the Beginning - 9:15 AM
MondayBob Abrams: The Tanach Club - Pirkei Avot; Diving into our Morals - 10:15 AM
WednesdayRabbi Oran Zweiter: Weekly Haftorah - 9:30 AM
FridayRabbi Daniel Cohen: The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - 8:15 AM
Review our full list of classes learn.cas-stamford.org
Sponsor A Kiddush
ShabbatSanctuaryChapelLibraryTeen
Jul 27Sanctuary: openChapel: sponsoredLibrary: sponsoredTeen:
Aug 3Sanctuary: sponsoredChapel: sponsoredLibrary: sponsoredTeen:
Aug 10Sanctuary: openChapel: sponsoredLibrary: sponsoredTeen:
Aug 17Sanctuary: openChapel: openLibrary: sponsoredTeen:
Aug 24Sanctuary: openChapel: sponsoredLibrary: sponsoredTeen:
Sponsor a kiddush! click here to see the menus
Email Matt and he will contact you mfeinberg@cas-stamford.org or see Hecky or Irwin to arrange a Kiddush.
We Wish A Speedy Recovery To
  • Avraham Shmuel ben Rivka Rochel
  • Baruch Meir Chaim ben Leah
  • Baruch ben Minnie
  • Bella bat Ester Fira
  • Chaya Bluma Tziporra bat Dinah Leah
  • Davida bat Rachel
  • Dov ben Pnina
  • Esther bat Sarah
  • Hasa Pia bat Alka
  • Malka Maria bat Idda
  • Miriam bat Sora Rochel
  • Moshe ben Laizer
  • Nachum ben Mina
  • Nechama bat Bracha
  • Nira bat Rachel
  • Refael Ephraim ben Sima
  • Shlomo ben Sarah
  • Tamar bat Yocheved
  • Tziviah bat Yitta
  • Yehudah ben Raisel
  • Yitta bat Ruchel
  • Yitzchak ben Sarah
  • Zev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
  • Zinovi ben Riva
Community Announcements
  • 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.
  • TOUCH A TRUCK Sunday, July 28th from 10am-12pm UJF's PJ Library & PJ Our Way will hold a Touch a Truck event in CAS's parking lot, 301 Strawberry Hill Ave. Kids will have fun exploring utility and service vehicles and learn about what they do in the process! For families with kids of all ages. $5 per family in advance, $10 at the door. Snacks included. To sign up go to www.ujf.org/pjtruck. For info email
  • ENGAGING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PRO ISRAEL ACTIVISTS: CALLING COLLEGE AGE STUDENTS AIPAC's New York Diamond Summer Interns cordially invite you to our Regional Intern Seminar, which brings together those interning and working in the tri-state area in support of the US-Israel relationship. We are honored to have with us New York City Councilman Mark Levine on July 31 and hope that you will join us. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other interns and young professionals and hear from the Councilman about the bond New York shares with Israel and the importance of activism. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A. RSVP at www.aipac.org/nycinternevent. Location is provided upon registration.
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
Kosher Advisories
  • 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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