Congregation Agudath Sholom
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| Matos-Masei | July 18, 2020 | 26 Tamuz 5780 |
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| Friday | | Mincha | 7:00 PM | | Candle Lighting | 8:05 PM | | Shabbat | | Shacharit | 7:00 AM/9:00 AM | | Latest Shema | 9:19 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:33 AM | | Mincha | 7:00 PM | | Maariv | 9:00 PM | | Shabbat Ends | 9:05 PM |
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CAS Is Open for Minyanim Beginning on Thursday, July 16th, minyanim will take place in the Chapel. Entrance and exit are through the door on the Men's side leading directly to the parking lot. Please Note: Sign up is required to attend minyan www.cas-stamford.org/minyan
The Top Ten CAS Virtual Shabbat Offerings We look forward to welcoming you to shul this Shabbat but will continue to expand our virtual offerings to insure everyone remains connected and inspired. To keep it simple we will feature a Top Ten CAS Offerings for Shabbat at the top of the weekly bulletin. - Virtual Torah Reading with Nat Samberg TODAY at 3:30 PM (https://zoom.us/j/7052940733 - password: 015824)
- Rabbi Kurtz on Parshiyot Matot and Masai - click here
- We bless the month of Av this Shabbat. The Molad is Monday, July 20th at 1:10 AM and 15 Chalakim. We do not recite Av Harachamim on Shabbat morning but do recite Tzidkatcha Tzedek and Kel Maleh on Shabbat afternoon. Rosh Chodesh is this coming Wednesday.
- CAS President, Toby Schaffer's Shabbat Announcements - click here
- Studies for the Soul Mishna Study with Rabbi Kurtz TODAY at 6:00 PM (zoom.us/j/8514043665 - password 1234613)
- Sing Along Kabbalat Shabbat live from the Sanctuary with Rabbi Kurtz TODAY at 6:30 PM (zoom.us/j/8514043665 -password: 1234613)
- Sign up for "Live" Shabbat Morning Groups for Tot Shabbat & Mini Minyan, Jr. Cong., and Bnai Mitzvah Club
- Havdalah with Rabbi Kurtz on Saturday night at 9:30 PM (zoom.us/j/8514043665 - password 1234613
- Haftorah is Jeremiah 2: 4-28. It is from Masai and continues with the theme of the three weeks. To learn more, click here and click here
- BONUS: Check out these articles from Rabbi Sacks on Parshat Matot and Masai
| We are excited to launch our virtual membership directory! This is another great new way for us all to stay connected. The membership directory is completely voluntary. None of your information will be visible without you opting in. Additionally, it is only visible to fellow members. click here for instructions |
| Welcome new members Annie and Jeremy Watman and their sons, Judah and Ezra |
| Welcome to the many new families moving into our community. This Shabbat, we welcome Rachel and Elie Weiner who moved onto Pine Tree. |
| Rabbi Cohen returns from vacation on Monday. In case of an emergency, please reach out to Rabbi Kurtz at 347-752-2331 |
| The Three Weeks We are in the midst of a three week period of mourning for the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem, culminating with the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, the 9th of Av, Thursday, July 30th. As odd as it may seem for us to mourn a tragedy from over thousands of years ago, our ability to still mourn the loss and our obligation to do so, speaks to our recognition that the world is not as it should be and our responsibility to build a world worthy of the Messiah and the rebuilding of the Beit Hamikdash. The period is highlighted by such restrictions as no live music, celebratory gatherings, no haircuts and no weddings. |
| The Nine Days begin this Tuesday evening. Restrictions include no meat, chicken or wine with the exclusion of Shabbat. To learn more, click here and visit www.aish.com, www.ou.org, and https://mizrachi.org/threeweeks. God willing, we will all merit a time of joy and redemption speedily in our days. |
| Tisha B'Av Program This Tisha B'Av, join Rabbi Kurtz for a Zoom movie and discussion about "The Power of Rachel's Tears."We will go on a journey that connects the Book of Genesis, the prophet Jeremiah, and the Midrash in surprising and unexpected ways. Through this, we will emerge with a startling new understanding of why God listened to our matriarch Rachel's prayers. This production is created by Rabbi David Fohrman and is generously made available by Aleph Beta. |
- Daf Yomi - Sunday Mornings, 7:45 am
- Bible from the Beginning - Sunday Mornings, 9:15 am
- Jewish Approaches to Contemporary Issues - Monday Evenings, 7:00 pm: Should I kill one person to save the many? How does Judaism view abortion? Can I sign up as an organ donor? Do Jews negotiate with terrorists? Join us for Jewish Approaches to Contemporary Issues, where we study the sources and debate compelling issues from ancient times to modern day.
- Theology & Theodicy - Thursday Mornings, 9:15 am: What happens after death? Why do the wicked prosper while the righteous suffer? Join us for the Ramban's Sha'ar HaGemuel, where we explore how classical Jewish thinkers seek to resolve these timeless philosophical questions.
- Virtual Torah Reading - Fridays, 3:30pm
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Sign up for a "Meet and Greet" with Rabbi Moshe and Marisa Kurtz. Each 30 minute time frame allows for a social distance get together of up to 10 people. New date:Sunday, August 2nd on the lawn of Toby Schaffer: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
click here to sign up |
| Status of Boxwood Gate: Open |
| Rabbi Cohen's Office Hours on the Lawn With the office closed, Rabbi Cohen will host his office hours on his lawn socially distant but spiritually connected in a private area to allow for confidentiality. If you would like to schedule a time to meet either in person or virtually, please contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org. |
| AIPAC Student Summer Opportunities |
- Book Club - AIPAC on Campus is running a high school book club starting next Thursday, 7/9. Students can sign up by emailing Carol (cjacobson@aipac.org) and then they will receive information about the book choice and a link to join the Zoom discussion.
- Saban Leadership Seminar. Saban is AIPAC's premiere student training conference. This year's Saban Leadership Seminar schedule features sessions on Tuesday, July 14th, and Tuesday, July 21st, from 4:30-6:00 PM EDT, followed by more expansive programming on Tuesday, July 28th and Wednesday, July 29th, starting at 1:00 PM EDT and ending at 5:30 PM EDT. Recent high school graduates can apply as college students.
To apply if you will be in high school in the Fall of 2020 - click here
To apply if you will be in college in Fall of 2020 - click here
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| Please support the Stamford Eruv! The Stamford Eruv is raising funds to make sure the eruv continues to be maintained in our community. www.stamforderuv.org |
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| Shacharit | Shacharit: Sunday 8:30 AM, Monday-Tuesday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM, Wednesday 6:20 AM/7:30 AM, Thursday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM | | Mincha | Mincha: Sunday-Thursday 8:10 PM, Friday 7:00 PM | | Candles Friday | 8:00 PM | | Wednesday | Rosh Chodesh Av |
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- to Shari and Ari Levine on the birth of their son, Yishai Rachamim
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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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| Food for Thought Section with Rabbi Cohen As we grow as a community, we always need reminders of the sensitivities of the multi faceted nature of our congregation and personal struggles people may experience. Below are some helpful reminders about infertility. May the families who are yearning to have children of their own be blessed with simcha and joy in the year ahead! |
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- SENIOR TEA, TORAH AND MAGIC with Rabbi Cohen and his brother Benyamin Cohen, illusionist extraordinaire. - Thursday, August 6th 2:00 - 2:45 PM. Enjoy reconnecting virtually, learn some Torah and enjoy Rabbi Cohen and his brother, Benyamin, live from Morgantown, WV performing illusions learned over the years while sipping on tea and pastries courtesy of CAS and Beldotti's Bakery. One of Rabbi Cohen and Benyamin's hobbies growing up was magic and we will let the Seniors judge the best performance! RSVP to Kim at kmahoney@cas-stamford.org by Tuesday, August 4th to receive a gift of Tea and Pastries which will be delivered to you on Thursday.
- 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.
- 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.
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Join one of the online classes from CAS or in our communityShabbat, July 18 | | 9:30 PM | Virtual Havdalah with Rabbi Kurtz: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | Sunday, July 19 | | 7:00 AM | Mishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/76689119151 Dial in: Password: MB | | 7:35 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: 646-558-8656, code: 708904333# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 9:15 AM | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz - Bible from the Beginning: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 5:50 PM | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 6:00 PM | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 8:10 PM | CAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | Monday, July 20 | | 6:25 AM | Mishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/71135321930 Dial in: Password: MB | | 7:15 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 7:30 AM | CAS Shacharit: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 8:00 AM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Tanya of the Day (8-815am), Parsha with Rashi (815-845am), Misneh Torah-Rambam (845-945am) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 10:15 AM | Bob Abrams: The Tanach Club - The Book of Job - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 10:30 AM | Levi Mendelow: Talmud for Beginners - zoom.us/j/4630297544 Dial in: Zoom password: 807703 | | 5:50 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 6:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 7:00 PM | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz - Jewish Approaches to Contemporary Issues: "Making a Siyum During the Nine Days Sanctioned or Sacrilege?" - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 8:00 PM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Daf Yomi (Again) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 8:10 PM | CAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | Tuesday, July 21 | | 6:25 AM | Mishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/71135321930 Dial in: Password: MB | | 7:15 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 7:30 AM | CAS Shacharit: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 8:00 AM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Tanya of the Day (8-815am), Parsha with Rashi (815-845am), Misneh Torah-Rambam (845-945am) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 12:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Parsha Perspectives - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 5:50 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 6:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 8:00 PM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Daf Yomi (Again) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 8:10 PM | CAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | Wednesday, July 22 | | 6:25 AM | Mishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/71135321930 Dial in: Password: MB | | 7:15 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 7:30 AM | CAS Shacharit: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 8:00 AM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Tanya of the Day (8-815am), Parsha with Rashi (815-845am), Misneh Torah-Rambam (845-945am) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 5:50 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 6:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 6:45 PM | Levi Mendelow: Judaism and its vision for the whole world - zoom.us/j/4630297544 Dial in: Zoom password: 807703 | | 7:00 PM | (Non)10:30 Shiur: Michael Feldstein - What is Torah? - in memory of Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, zt'l - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 8:00 PM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Daf Yomi (Again) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 8:10 PM | CAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | Thursday, July 23 | | 6:25 AM | Mishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/71135321930 Dial in: Password: MB | | 7:15 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 7:30 AM | CAS Shacharit: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 8:00 AM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Tanya of the Day (8-815am), Parsha with Rashi (815-845am), Misneh Torah-Rambam (845-945am) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 9:15 AM | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz - Theology & Theodicy: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 12:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Eternal Ethics - www.facebook.com/rabbidanielcohen | | 5:50 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 6:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 8:00 PM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Daf Yomi (Again) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 8:10 PM | CAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 9:15 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Men's Learning - Finding Strength - Slonimer Insights on the Parsha - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | Friday, July 24 | | 6:25 AM | Mishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/71135321930 Dial in: Password: MB | | 7:15 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 7:30 AM | CAS Shacharit: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 8:00 AM | Rabbi Yisrael Deren: Tanya of the Day (8-815am), Parsha with Rashi (815-845am), Misneh Torah-Rambam (845-945am) - zoom.us/j/9425111239 | | 8:15 AM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 9:30 AM | Levi Mendelow: Studies in Tanya - zoom.us/j/4630297544 Dial in: Zoom password: 807703 | | 10:00 AM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: "3 for 3" Three Mishnayot in 30 Minutes Pirkei Avot - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 10:45 AM | Levi Mendelow: The Weekly Parsha - zoom.us/j/4630297544 Dial in: Zoom password: 807703 | | 12:00 PM | Jonathan Fass: Taste of Torah - zoom.us/j/276461887 | | 3:30 PM | Virtual Reading of Weekly Torah Portion: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 5:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Jonathan Cahr: Ruach and Renewal - www.facebook.com/rabbidanielcohen | | 5:30 PM | CAS Shabbats Daf Yomi on Fridays: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 5:50 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 6:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 6:30 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Sing Along Kabbalat Shabbat - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 |
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We Wish A Speedy Recovery To |
- Batya Channah bat Sarah
- Chaim Yehudah ben Anshel
- Chana Leah bat Rachel Zeldah
- David Simcha Moshe ben Nechama
- Davida bat Rachel
| - Dov ben Pnina
- Ha Rav Melech Ben Avraham ben Sarah
- Malka bat Sarah
- Refael Ephraim ben Sima
- Shimon Efriam ben Sarah
| - Shlomo ben Tamara Miriam
- Tzipora Ruth bat Nechama
- Yocheved Yehudit bat Baila Etel
- Zev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
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- PLEASE SUPPORT THE STAMFORD ERUV! We are raising funds to make sure the eruv continues to be maintained in our community. www.stamforderuv.org
- ONGOING COMMUNITY SUPPORT FROM SCHOKE JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE Schoke Jewish Family Service is offering weekly Zoom sessions to help community members manage the stress of the Coronavirus outbreak. Each session will be facilitated by members of the Schoke JFS Kuriansky Family Counseling Program. These webinars are open to anyone in the community. Registration is limited to twelve participants per session. To register, please click on the session you wish to attend at https://ctjfs.salsalabs.org/covid19virtualgatheringsupdated. Tuesdays, Beginning March 31 at 12 Noon - Facilitated by Lois Meyer, LMSW and Valerie Gutman, Thursdays, Beginning April 2 at 4 PM - Facilitated by Dr. Lee Combrinck-Graham and Toby Lazarus, Ph.D. and Fridays, Beginning April 3 at 10 AM - Facilitated by Eve Moskowitz, LCSW and Amanda Hirsch-Geffner,LCSW
- THE SCHOKE JFS FREEDBERG FAMILY KOSHER FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN AND ACCEPTING DONATIONS of perishable and non- perishable foods. Please contact Rebekah Kanefsky at rkanefsky@ctjfs.org or 203-921-4161 to arrange for a donation. If you would like to volunteer at the food pantry or to help deliver food to our clients, please contact Jill Knopoff at 203-921-4161 or jknopoff@ctjfs.org for volunteer opportunities.
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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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