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Friday, August 21, 2020

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin
ShoftimAugust 22, 20202 Elul 5780
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bulletin@cas-stamford.org
Friday
Mincha7:00 PM
Candle Lighting7:25 PM
Shabbat
Shacharit7:00 AM/9:00 AM
Latest Shema9:34 AM
Latest Shacharit10:42 AM
Mincha7:00 PM
Maariv8:19 PM
Shabbat Ends8:24 PM
Shabbat Shalom
CAS Is Open for Minyanim
A mask covering both the nose and mouth must be worn at all times.
Minyanim are temporarily 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

CAS Virtual Shabbat Offerings
As we look forward to welcoming you to shul this Shabbat, we will continue to expand our virtual offerings to ensure that everyone remains connected and inspired.
  1. Virtual Torah Reading with Nat Samberg TODAY at 3:30 PM (https://zoom.us/j/7052940733 - password: 015824)
  2. Rabbi Cohen on Parshat Shoftim - Nothing to Fear: click here
  3. Rabbi Cohen on Pirkei Avot Chapter 6 - Eternal Ethics: Sounds of Silence, Simon and Garfunkel and the Call of Torah - click here
  4. The Shabbat Torah reading is Shoftim. Check out Divrei Torah from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks - click here
  5. This Shabbat we read the fourth Haftorah of consolation. It is from the book of Isaiah 51:12-52:21. To learn more, click here and click here.
  6. CAS Immediate Past President, Simeon Wohlberg's Shabbat Announcements - click here
  7. Studies for the Soul Mishna Study with Rabbi Cohen TODAY at 6:00 PM (zoom.us/j/8514043665 - password 1234613)
  8. Sing Along Kabbalat Shabbat live with Sandy Shapiro and Rabbi Cohen TODAY at 6:30 PM (zoom.us/j/8514043665 -password: 1234613)
  9. CAS Daily Inspiration: Sign up for Rabbi Cohens Living the Torah Moment and Rabbi Kurtzs Daily Halacha
  10. This Shabbat marks the first Shabbat in the new month of Elul. We blow the shofar every weekday morning. To learn more about Elul and prepare for the High Holidays, click here.
  11. Sign up for "Live" Shabbat Morning Groups for Tot Shabbat & Mini Minyan, Jr. Cong., and Bnai Mitzvah Club

Patron Members and Pew Owners   High Holiday Minyan Signup and Reservations began this past Monday, August 17th. Signup opens for all members this Monday, August 24th. click here for full details. Reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The signup link is below. All members of your family MUST have a reservation to attend

High Holiday Information 
  • Learn all about the holidays with our Informational Video - click here
  • For up-to-date information, click here
  • Rabbi Cohen's Video Message - click here to view

Elul Reminders:  
  1. Hear the Shofar every morning! Zoom into our morning services on Sunday at 9:00 AM, Monday, Thursday 8:10 AM and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 AM to hear the shofar at the end of Shacharit. Hear the Call!
  2. Recite Psalm 27 morning and night - click here

CAS Construction Project  Check out pictures of the progress at the shul - click here

Yizkor Book 5781 Please help us prepare for the High Holidays and the 5781 Yizkor Book. If you had a listing in the Yizkor Book last year, you should have received an email in the past week. Please respond and confirm your listing. If you did not receive an email, please contact Kim (kmahoney@cas-stamford.org). If you would like to place a new listing in the Yizkor Book, click here.

Send a Virtual Shana Tovah!  Join our CAS Virtual Shana Tovah greetings which will be shared the week before Rosh Hashanah in our bulletin and on social media. We may not all be physically together on the holidays but we are one community with one heart and can still wish everyone a Shana Tovah! Send a 3-5 second video greeting from your family by Thursday, September 10th to Elisheva Cohen at shevcohen4@gmail.com. Thank you!

Virtual Yizkor Service CAS will offer a virtual pre Yom Kippur Yizkor service on Sunday, September 27th in addition to the one on Yom Kippur day. On every Yom Kippur, we recite and remember loved ones in our community who have passed away since the prior Yom Kippur.

During the virtual service, we will be showing a brief video montage "We Remember: Eternal Legacies" featuring photos and a sentence tribute to those who passed away within the past year. If you would like to honor your loved one, please send a photo and sentence or series of words to Elisheva Cohen at shevcohen4@gmail.com by Monday, September 7th. If you have any questions, please contact Rabbi Cohen.

Welcome  to new members Yonnie & Sara Rubenfeld and their children Benny and Abby!

Save The Date!   Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein, Chief Rabbi of the Union of Orthodox Synagogues of South Africa, will be joining us over zoom for a Pre-Rosh Hashanah lecture Sunday, August 30th at 11:30am. He will address the topic: "The Journey of Personal Transformation." Sign up below to receive the zoom link.

Save the Dates for our Pre-Holiday and Virtual Opportunities  in addition to our in person outdoor and indoor Tefillot. Making the High Holidays Accessible

Pre Holiday and Virtual Options
  • A month full of inspiring online classes to prepare you for the High Holidays
  • Yom Kippur Video Series featuring service highlights and sermons.
  • Live Stream Selichot (Saturday night, September 12th), Kol Nidrei and Yizkor (Sunday afternoon, September 27th).
  • Sounds on the Sound Sunrise Service, Sunday, September 13th
  • Family Apple Picking Sunday, September 13th
  • Pre Rosh Hashanah Meet and Greet with Rabbis and President and Pick Up HH Package at CAS with Challah, Honey, Kids Project, Mini HH Guide featuring Tefillah Roadmap and Inspirational Ideas. Thursday, September 17th.
  • Pre Erev Rosh Hashanah Drive In Service with pre High Holiday Sermon and High Holiday selections chanted. Friday, September 18th.

Elul Spiritual Consultation: Become Your Best Self this New Year  We align our cars and check our bank accounts but the high holidays are the perfect time for an alignment of the soul. Are you leading your best life? Do we live in sync with our highest aspirations? Rabbi Cohen is happy to arrange a virtual or socially distant 30 minute spiritual consultation in advance of the holidays to help you chart the path for a year of exponential and eternal growth and impact. For more information, contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org.

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.

Keilim Mikvah Update  The Keilim Mikvah is open. To view the new protocols, click here. Thank you to Audrey Wagshul for her coordination and leadership. If you have any questions, please reach out to Audrey at audreybcohen@hotmail.com, Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Kurtz.

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!

Community Prayers for Healing  led by Rabbi Cohen Sunday through Thursday 5:50 - 6:00 PM. Rabbi Cohen will lead in psalms 20 and 121, a brief meditation, Mi Sheberach. 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.

Kaddish and Yaarzeits  If you are not able to make it to shul and would like Kaddish recited and a Kel Maleh in memory of a loved one, please email Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Kurtz.

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. To join, click here.
Weekday Schedule
ShacharitShacharit: Sunday 8:30 AM, Monday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM
MinchaMincha: Sunday-Thursday 7:25 PM, Friday 7:00 PM
Candles Friday7:14 PM
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Mazal Tov
  • to Kori and Bill Meyers on the engagement of their son, Sam to Emma Seligson, daughter of Ben and Sara Seligson of Far Rockaway, New York!
  • to Liatte and David Lasher on the birth of their daughter, Anaelle Shira!
  • to Shira and Mitchell Zucker on the wedding of their daughter Hannah to Yarden Sokol of the Five Towns!
  • to Sharon and Dr. Burt Rubin on the recent wedding of their son Marty to Sarah Baumgarten!
  • to Yospa Lieberman on the birth of a great-grandson, Ezra Avraham Hakohen!
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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Upcoming Events
Rabbi Dr. Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff - "Look To The Past And Create Your Future" 
Sunday, August 23 - 9:30 AM
Congregation Agudath Sholom together with The 15 Shuls Project & Shvut Ami present: "Look to the Past and Create your Future" - an inspiring and entertaining lecture by Rabbi Dr. Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff, Professor of Rabbinic Literature at YU's Gruss Institute in Israel & Founding Board Member of Shvut Ami. The 45-minute lecture will be followed by Rabbi Rakeffet answering selected audience questions on any topic, live from Jerusalem. The event will take place on Sunday August 23rd at 9:30am - 10:45am. Click here to register and submit your questions for Rabbi Rakeffet to address. There is no charge for this event. For more info, please contact Rabbi Dovid Cofnas, Executive Director of Shvut Ami at (201) 575-9080.

CAS Young Couple Committee Presents Ladies Night 
Shabbat, August 29 - 8:45 PM
Meet the ladies of Stamford! Pods of 10 women in various backyards around Stamford*Social distancing etiquette will be followed.$10 Cover (please bring evening of event). Individualized treats and drinks. RSVP required by 8/22Chairs: Kate Cik & Rachel LichtClick here to Sign up
CAS Young Families
  • CAS MOMMY AND ME IS BACK! The Mom Group is a great and easy way to form meaningful connections with other moms in your neighborhood. Join us for a weekly opportunity to share your experiences, ask questions you need help with, gather resources, or just connect with other women. If you are interested in joining, contact Michelle at michelle@bloomtherapyny.com.
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
  • MEET THE VAAD OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND GET INSPIRED FOR THE HOLIDAYS! September 10th, 2020 from 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Have you ever wondered, who are the people that work tirelessly to ensure that your restaurants and food establishments are provided with superlative Kosher supervision? Join us on Thursday, September 10th at 8:00 PM where you will have the opportunity to meet and learn from the members of the Vaad HaKashrus of Fairfield County (VKFC).

    Throughout this Zoom event, you will hear a 5-7 minute Torah teaching for the High Holidays by each of the members of our Vaad:Rabbi Daniel Cohen, Senior Rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom (Stamford, CT), Rabbi Fred Hyman, Rabbi of The Westville Synagogue (New Haven, CT), Rabbi Eli Kohl, Young Israel of Stamford (Stamford, CT), Rabbi Moshe Kurtz, Assistant Rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom (Stamford, CT), Rabbi Jacob Mendelson (Bridgeport, CT), Rabbi Alex Ozar, Co-Director of OU-JLIC of Yale University (New Haven, CT), Rabbi Chagie Rubin, Rabbi of Agudas Achim Synagogue (West Hartford, CT), Rabbi Greg Wall, Rabbi of Beit Chaverim Synagogue (Westport, CT). For more information, contact Rabbi Daniel Cohen rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org or Rabbi Moshe Kurtz rabbikurtz@cas-stamford.org. Zoom Link: zoom.us/j/8514043665 with Zoom password: 1234613 or Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665#
  • 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

Shabbat, August 22

8:44 PMVirtual Havdalah with Rabbi Cohen and his family: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613

Sunday, August 23

7:00 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/76689119151 Dial in: Password: MB
7:30 AMCAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: 646-558-8656, code: 708904333# - Zoom password: 015824
8:30 AMCAS Shacharit: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
9:15 AMRabbi Moshe Kurtz - Bible from the Beginning: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
5:50 PMRabbi Moshe Kurtz: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
6:00 PMRabbi Moshe Kurtz: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
7:25 PMCAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613

Monday, August 24

6:25 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/71135321930 Dial in: Password: MB
7:30 AMCAS Shacharit: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
7:30 AMCAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: 646-558-8656, code: 708904333# - 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 Book of Job - 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
7:25 PMCAS Mincha/Maariv: - 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 PMRabbi Moshe Kurtz - Jewish Approaches to Contemporary Issues: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824

Tuesday, August 25

6:25 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/71135321930 Dial in: Password: MB
7:30 AMCAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
7:30 AMCAS Shacharit: - 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
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
7:25 PMCAS Mincha/Maariv: - 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

Wednesday, August 26

6:25 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/71135321930 Dial in: Password: MB
7:30 AMCAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
7:30 AMCAS Shacharit: - 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
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
7:25 PMCAS Mincha/Maariv: - 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 PM(Non)10: 30 Shiur Rabbi Dr. Jeff Cahn - A Synopsis of Seder Zeraim Gleaning Kindness through Agriculture - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824

Thursday, August 27

6:25 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/71135321930 Dial in: Password: MB
7:30 AMCAS Shacharit: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
7:30 AMCAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: 646-558-8656, code: 708904333# - 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
9:15 AMRabbi Moshe Kurtz - Theology & Theodicy: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
12:00 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Eternal Ethics - www.facebook.com/rabbidanielcohen
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
7:25 PMCAS Mincha/Maariv: - 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
9:15 PMRabbi 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, August 28

6:25 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/71135321930 Dial in: Password: MB
7:30 AMCAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
7:30 AMCAS Shacharit: - 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 Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
9:30 AMLevi Mendelow: Studies in Tanya - zoom.us/j/4630297544 Dial in: Zoom password: 807703
10:00 AMRabbi 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 AMLevi Mendelow: The Weekly Parsha - zoom.us/j/4630297544 Dial in: Zoom password: 807703
12:00 PMJonathan Fass: Taste of Torah - zoom.us/j/276461887
3:30 PMVirtual Reading of Weekly Torah Portion: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
5:00 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen and Jonathan Cahr: Ruach and Renewal - www.facebook.com/rabbidanielcohen
5:30 PMCAS Shabbats Daf Yomi on Fridays: - 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
6:30 PMVirtual Kabbalat Shabbat Program with Sandy Shapiro and Rabbi Daniel Cohen: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
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
  • Miriam bat Baila
  • Nechama Miriam bat Devorah
  • Refael Ephraim ben Sima
  • Tzipora Ruth bat Nechama
  • Yehoshua ben Maasha
  • Yocheved Yehudit bat Baila Etel
  • Yosefa Ahava bat Tzipora
  • Zev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
Community Announcements
  • LIVE! RABBI IRVING (YITZ) GREENBERG AND RABBI SHLOMO RISKIN IN DIALOGUE Sunday, August 23rd, 10:30AM, "Theological Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic." Sponsored by the Center for Community Education, a project of the Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy of CT. To register and receive a Zoom ID, please register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoceihpjsvGtwL1WBwP7SqZlL7l3QNoUmy
  • THE COST OF GRANDPARENTING IN THE 21ST CENTURY TORAH WORLD Tuesday, August 25, 11 am.Can Orthodox grandparents ever retire? Does the Orthodox Jewish world have an sustainable economic system?Presented by Stephen Savitsky, Former President and Chairman of the Board, Orthodox Union. Click Here to register
  • "NOVEMBER 2020 WILL BE A CLOSE ONE: WHY YOUR VOTE MATTERS" Thursday, August 27, 11 am. The 2020 election will decide much more than the Presidency and Congress. Most of the action impacting our lives is on a state and local level, and that's where your vote really matters. Hear Mimi Baron Jankovits, Executive Director of Teach Florida, which has organized the Jewish community into a strong voting bloc and a strong voice for our community. Click Here to register
  • ISRAELI POETRY AND MUSIC LECTURE Wednesday, September 16 at 10 AM. Join Richard Schwartz and Yael Stolarsky Shlichah, live from the Holy Land to discuss and share how-- in the face of an epidemic-- Israeli Poetry and Music-- when blended together-- are a perfect 'mix' for uniting us as never before (as many of us are hunkered down in the throes of isolation, loneliness, anxiety and depression). Here's a "touch of the upbeat poets". For more info, contact Richard at rj@richardjschwartz.com
  • 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.
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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