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Friday, May 22, 2020

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin
Bamidbar
Shabbat Machar Chodesh
Omer: 44May 23, 202029 Iyyar 5780
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bulletin@cas-stamford.org
Friday
Candle Lighting7:54 PM
Shabbat
Shabbat Ends8:56 PM
Shabbat Shalom
CAS Virtual Shabbat Shalom  Click here

Rabbi Cohen's Shabbat Dvar Torah: "Sustaining Sinai: Making Memories"  Click here

CAS President's Shabbat Announcements  Click here

Yaakov Faratci's Dvar Torah 

10 Updated Tips for Shabbat - Join us for Virtual Kabbalat Shabbat and Havdalah as well!  
  1. Reach out to someone older or under quarantine. Let them know that they are not alone and that you are thinking of them.
  2. Print out a Torah idea today to share at the Shabbat Table. Here are four excellent resources: www.ou.org, www.aish.com, www.chabad.org, www.yutorah.org
  3. Pick up the phone. Think of some of the people you would normally see over Shabbat and speak with them. Join our Making Mitzvah Moments Whats App to mobilize to help people in need.
  4. Sing. Join Ruach and Renewal at 4:30 PM Friday with Rabbi Cohen and Jonathan Cahr on facebook - click here NEW - Join us for a Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat and sing with us. We'll call in at 7 PM and start promptly at 7:05pm.- zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665 - Zoom password: 1234613
  5. We study Chapter 6 of Pirkei Avot this Shabbat. You can study the text here. What does it take to build a thriving Jewish community? What is the volume of Torah and wealth? Explore the timeless and timely story of Rabbi Yossi Ben Kisma in the 6th chapter. To learn more, click here and here
  6. Torah Reading is Bamidbar. Listen to the Torah Reading today at 3:30 PM. (https://zoom.us/j/8636117937 - password: 496585 or call 646-558-8656, 8636117937) Bamidbar 1:1 - This week's parsha is always read before Shavuot, the festival of receiving the Torah. What is the connection between the two? How does Parshat Bamidbar prepare us for the festival of Shavuot? To learn more, click here and here
  7. The Haftorah this week is a special one Machar Chodesh since Sunday is Rosh Chodesh Sivan. The reading is from Samuel 2 20:18-42. One of the ways this Haftorah connects to Rosh Chodesh is through the first words, which amplifies the role we can all play in the renewal and redemption of the Jewish people. Check out insights on the Haftorah from Rabbi Moshe Lichtenstein and a new commentary on the Haftorah from Zachary Beer, Nachshon Fellow here.
  8. This Shabbat we bless the new month of Sivan. The molad, the first appearance of the new moon in Jerusalem will be this morning, Friday, May 22nd at 11:42 AM and 13 Chalakim. Rosh Chodesh will be this Sunday. We do say Av Harachamim. The blessing of the new month can be found here and in the ArtScroll weekday Siddur on page 452.
  9. Dress for Shabbat. We won't be in shul, but we can still accord Shabbat the dignity and kavod it so richly deserves by dressing as if we were going to shul.
  10. Think about someone you miss seeing in shul. Make a mental note to call him/her after Havdalah. New this week: Virtual Havdalah with Rabbi Cohen and his family. 9:15 PM zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665 - Zoom password: 1234613

Virtual Youth Groups  
  • Virtual Jr. Cong, Password: 6TrmCL - Friday, May 22nd from 4:30 - 5 pm
  • Virtual BMC, Password: 4hMmjS - Friday, May 22nd from 5 - 5:30 pm

CAS Building Construction Update  Click here to see pictures of the progress!

Send a Virtual Shabbat Shalom! Join our Virtual Shabbat Shalom greetings on Friday to our shul. We may not see each other at Kiddush but we can still wish everyone a Shabbat Shalom! Send a 5-7 second video greeting from your family by 9 PM Thursday of each week to Jake Sigman at jsigman04@gmail.com. We will send out CAS Virtual Shabbat Shalom to the shul on Friday afternoon!

Making Mitzvah Moments - Stamford Jewish Community What's App Group  A small act of kindness can change the world of one person. Join our Making Mitzvah Moments (MMM) group to assist people in our community. Whether for a shut in, the elderly, someone who is sick or others, there are small ways we can help and uplift each other. Here is the link and a feature on WNBC click here

A Kiddush Hashem Opportunity  Our MMM is a vital way to spread more light during a challenging time and one focus is what we can do in the city of Stamford. ARI which provides housing for people with special needs is organizing a virtual walkathon this year. It is a great organization and one of our member families, the Lotsteins, were instrumental in founding and supporting ARI over the years. Our participation at any level is a meaningful way to create a kiddush Hashem, give hope and strength to our community and added benefit of course is the exercise. :) Details are in the link and thank you in advance for your Mitzvah support! https://arict.org/annual-walk-for-independence/

A Divine Drive By Mitzvah  Once a year, we can recite a special blessing for the first blossoms on a fruit tree. The ideal time is during the month of Nisan but you may recite the blessing in Iyar if you have not had the opportunity this season. Thank you to Michael and Debbie Berg for providing this Mitzvah Moment via their cherry tree. Drive by 26 Crane Rd North, roll down your window and make the blessing acknowledging God's renewal of the world. In the merit of our moments, may we experience hidden and open miracles of healing every day. You can find the bracha and background here.

Stomp Out the Stigma: Why We Need to Talk Publicly About Mental Illness 
Sunday May 24th, 10 AM
Speaker: Marc Fein
This important session will help us develop the awareness of the obstacles in the way of addressing mental illness on a personal and communal level and learn the tools to overcome them.Marc Fein is a Jewish Educator who has spent the past 15 years in Experiential Jewish education and run programs for thousands of teens and educators. Marc speaks internationally about his own experiences living with mental illness and teaches how we can create emotionally supportive communities and build healthy mental habits.Zoom: zoom.us/j/8636117937Password: 496585

Welcome  Deborah and Bradley Lowenstein and and their children Rachel and Shira, who moved to Stamford this week

Thank you  
  • Drivers who have delivered Challot to our seniors! Gayle Bell, David Citrin, Stella Cohen, Ziona Doft, Robin Fischel, Judy Goldstein, Michelle Gordon, Judith Jelen, Rebekah Kanefsky, Liat and Gavriel Karsch, Cynthia Lyon Marinstein, Leah Miller, Elior Parness, Alan Rifkin, Diane Sloyer, Shaya Speter, Mark Wagshul, Alisa Weisser, Shana Yakubovich and Navah Zizmor
  • to Alisa Weisser, Shira Nerenberg, Adrienne Alexander and Elisheva Cohen for helping organize this week's Senior Tea, Trivia and Torah

Memorial Day 
  • Remember our Veterans this Monday on Memorial Day and also pay tribute to the Jewish War Veterans in our community. West Point graduated its 1,000th Jewish student last year. click here
  • National Jewish Community Observance of Memorial Day presented by JWB Jewish Chaplains Council, Monday at 1 pm. Click here to join on Facebook

Videos and Articles worth watching and reading  
  • From Neriya with love to the Jewish community in America click here Neriya is the home of Shoshana and Aaron Rosenzweig. Shoshana is the daughter of Liba and Steve Steinmetz.
  • Many people have asked Aish HaTorah to recite Kaddish on their behalf during this time. Check out this moving article about the young man who lost his father who is saying Kaddish for 500 people. click here

Virtual Open Office Hours with Rabbi Cohen  
  • Monday, May 25, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Tuesday, May 26, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Contact Rabbi Cohen to schedule a 15 minute Zoom check in during these times by emailing him at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org
Covid Update
Keilim Mikvah Update  While the Keilim Mikvah is closed, the Beth Din of America has established a mechanism to allow for the use of new utensils. This form was created by the Beth Din of America (www.bethdin.org) to allow individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic to sell kelim to a non-Jew and borrow them back to use for themselves. Since kelim owned by a non-Jew do not require immersion in a mikvah, this process allows for the use of the kelim without immersing them. You should complete this form only after the kelim are in your possession. click here

Kaddish Update   As mentioned, Aish HaTorah will keep your loved one in mind for the recitation of Kaddish by signing up here but you may also submit the name to a standing minyan in the IDF. Sign up here

Community Prayers for Healing led by Rabbi Cohen  Sunday though Thursday 5:50 - 6:00 PM. Rabbi Cohen will lead in psalms 20 and 121, a brief meditation, Mi Shebreach. If you have names you would like mentioned, please email them to rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org. Link to Psalm 20 / Link to Psalm 121 Conference call number: (605) 475-6777 Password 51122006. Please feel free to share this with anyone you think would want to be included. May we all share good news in the very near future.

Do not underestimate the power of prayer. Join the OU everyday at 1 PM for a call to recite Psalms and hear words of inspiration. The phone number is (773) 249-0370. Whether on the call or not, recite Psalms 20, 121 and 130. Also, check out this innovative way to connect through Tehilim. https://abrahamslegacy.com/

Tzedakah and Financial Support This is a very trying time for people in our community. If you or you know someone who is in need of financial support for daily needs, please reach out to me. Our communication will of course be confidential and God willing, we can renew your spirit and offer vital support for you and your family. If you are able to contribute to the CAS charity fund, your assistance is needed now more than ever. Please reach out to Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Zweiter for more information.

Show Your Support for Stamford Hospital's Respiratory Therapists  They are an unknown and typically unthanked group who are the ones who go into the patient rooms and have to change the ventilator settings, always putting themselves in danger. To show your thanks a go fund me has been started in order to raise money to help purchase groceries for this group of 30 therapists.

Supporting Local Establishments Please make every effort to support our local kosher and service establishments. They are hurting. Whether for food, dry cleaning, salons, or other stores, buying gift certificates now, for instance, can be a helpful way to help keep cash flowing and give them strength.May we share good news in the days ahead and thank you!
Weekday Schedule
Candles Friday8:00 PM
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Condolences
  • to the family of Judy Pomper who passed away a few weeks ago and was a long time resident of Stamford and CAS member
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 Mark and Audrey Wagshul on being the recipients of this year's George and Ziporah Freedberg Award for Excellence and Outstanding Service at our annual meeting in June
Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here
Shavuot
Upcoming Shavuot Highlights  
  1. World Wide Learning Program in Partnership with Yeshivat Hakotel on Sunday, May 24th. For more information, visit www.vayichan.com
  2. Join us for a program in connection with BCHA on Tuesday evening, May 26th. Learn about Ruth and Shavuot at 7:30 PM followed by a Virtual Reading of Megillat Ruth with Jay Jubas at 8:30 PM
  3. Community Wide Learning Program hosted by Federation and Board of Rabbis on Wednesday evening, May 27. For more info, click here
  4. Virtual Yizkor Service - Thursday afternoon, May 28th at 5 PM Reflections from Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Yizkor led by Sandy Shapiro. zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665 - Zoom password: 1234613. Download the Yizkor book here.
  5. Sign up to receive Shavuot Learning in a Box for Youth and Families with tools to facilitate learning on Shavuot night and during the holiday. For more info and sign up, contact Yaakov at yfaratci@gmail.com. Limited Supply. Order Now.
  6. Enjoy these resources from Mizrachi and Yeshiva University.
  • Shavuot Learning and Siyum.
    • Part 1: Learn - Learn a chapter or more of the book of Shmuel (Samuel) over Shavuot. Siyum: Sign up here to learn a section of Sefer Shmuel over Shavuot. Download your Perek either through Sefaria or Chabad. Resources and Nach Yomi Program https://www.etzion.org.il/en/topics/sefer-shmuel and https://jewishaction.com/jewish-living/complete-tanach-know/
    • Part 2: Celebrate - Siyum via Zoom on Sunday, May 31st at 10:00 AM Learn with CAS this Shavuot. We will send resources and sign up in week ahead. Learn with over the holiday and celebrate our collective Torah study as a community. All are welcome! The learning and Siyum will be dedicated to the memories of those who passed away from in the past couple of months and for the speedy recovery of those who are ill. zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665 - Zoom password: 1234613
    • Experience the Orthodox Union's Sinai at Home Program Listen and Download Shiurim to learn on the holiday. Visit here for more info https://www.ou.org/sinai/speakers/
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Food For Thought
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!
CAS Announcements
  • 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.
CAS Classes Online

Join one of the online classes from CAS or in our community

Sunday, May 24

7:10 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/76649657016 Dial in: Password: MB
7:45 AMCAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: 646-558-8656, code: 708904333# - Zoom password: 015824
8:00 AMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Meaning in the Morning - CAS Shacharit Experience - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
9:15 AMRabbi Oran Zweiter: Bible from the Beginning - zoom.us/j/8636117937 Dial in: 646-558-8656, code: 8636117937# - Zoom password: 496585
10:00 AMMarc Fein - Stomp Out the Stigma: Why We Need to Talk Publicly About Mental Illness - zoom.us/j/8636117937 Dial in: 646-558-8656, 8636117937# - Zoom password: 496585
5:50 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
6:00 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
8:00 PMRabbi Oran Zweiter: Places and Times in Modern Sephardic History - 1862, Tetouan (Morocco) - zoom.us/j/8636117937 Dial in: 646-558-8656, 8636117937# - Zoom password: 496585

Monday, May 25

7:10 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/73743403810 Dial in: Password: MB
7:30 AMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Meaning in the Morning - CAS Shacharit Experience - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
7:45 AMCAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
8:00 AMRabbi Yisrael Deren: Tanya of the Day (8-815am), Parsha with Rashi (815-845am), Misneh Torah-Rambam (845-945am) - zoom.us/j/9425111239
10:15 AMBob Abrams: The Tanach Club - The Architecture of the Daily Morning Prayers - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
10:30 AMLevi Mendelow: Talmud for Beginners - zoom.us/j/4630297544 Dial in: Zoom password: 807703
5:50 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
6:00 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
8:00 PMRabbi Yisrael Deren: Daf Yomi (Again) - zoom.us/j/9425111239

Tuesday, May 26

6:25 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/71016552868 Dial in: Password: MB
7:00 AMCAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
7:30 AMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Meaning in the Morning - CAS Shacharit Experience - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
8:00 AMRabbi Yisrael Deren: Tanya of the Day (8-815am), Parsha with Rashi (815-845am), Misneh Torah-Rambam (845-945am) - zoom.us/j/9425111239
8:15 AMRabbi Daniel Cohen: The Depth of Genesis - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
9:10 AMRabbi Daniel Cohen: The Power of the Prophets - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
12:00 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Parsha Perspectives - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
5:50 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
6:00 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
8:00 PMRabbi Yisrael Deren: Daf Yomi (Again) - zoom.us/j/9425111239
8:30 PMVirtual Reading of Megillat Ruth with Jay Jubas: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665- Zoom password: 1234613

Wednesday, May 27

6:25 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/71016552868 Dial in: Password: MB
7:00 AMCAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
7:30 AMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Meaning in the Morning - CAS Shacharit Experience - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
8:00 AMRabbi Yisrael Deren: Tanya of the Day (8-815am), Parsha with Rashi (815-845am), Misneh Torah-Rambam (845-945am) - zoom.us/j/9425111239
9:30 AMRabbi Oran Zweiter: 12 Minor Prophets - Book of Joel - zoom.us/j/8636117937 Dial in: 646-558-8656, 8636117937# - Zoom password: 496585
12:00 PMBob Abrams: Crash Course in Hebrew - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
5:50 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
6:00 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
6:45 PMLevi Mendelow: Judaism and its vision for the whole world - zoom.us/j/4630297544 Dial in: Zoom password: 807703
8:00 PM(Non)10: 30 Shiur Mark Wagshul - Sh'kiah, Tzais, Hanetz HaChama What's behind the times in Halacha - zoom.us/j/8636117937 Dial in: 646-558-8656, 8636117937# - Zoom password: 496585
8:00 PMRabbi Yisrael Deren: Daf Yomi (Again) - zoom.us/j/9425111239

Thursday, May 28

6:25 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/71016552868 Dial in: Password: MB
7:00 AMCAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
7:30 AMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Meaning in the Morning - CAS Shacharit Experience - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
8:00 AMRabbi Yisrael Deren: Tanya of the Day (8-815am), Parsha with Rashi (815-845am), Misneh Torah-Rambam (845-945am) - zoom.us/j/9425111239
9:15 AMRabbi Oran Zweiter: Rabbi Soloveitchiks work, Halakhic Man - zoom.us/j/8636117937 Dial in: 646-558-8656, 8636117937# - Zoom password: 496585
5:00 PMVirtual Yizkor Service: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665 - Zoom password: 1234613
5:30 PMCAS Fridays Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
5:50 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
6:00 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
We Wish A Speedy Recovery To
  • Baruch Meir ben Hilda
  • Davida bat Rachel
  • Dov ben Pnina
  • Ha Rav Yosef Natah ben Mordechai Yitzchak Ha Cohen
  • Malka bat Sarah
  • Noach ben Tikva
  • Refael Ephraim ben Sima
  • Ronit bat Nadia
  • Shaindel Faiga bat Malcah
  • Shimon Efriam ben DK
  • Shlomo ben Tamara Miriam
  • Tal bat Ronit
  • Yitchak Yaakov Meir ben Miriam
  • Yonatan ben Yenta Chava
  • Zev Melech ben Bedina
  • Zev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
  • Zev ben Shoshana
Community Announcements
  • 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.
  • CSA Interested in an affordable way to eat delicious, locally grown fruits and vegetables this summer? Join over a hundred families by investing in a share of the Stone Ledge Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Pick up your organic produce, dried coffee, mushrooms, dried beans, and more each week from June 3 - November 11 at the Stamford JCC. Questions, please contact Jessie Katz at jessica.d.katz@gmail.com.
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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