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Friday, October 23, 2020

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin
Shabbat NoachOctober 24, 20206 Cheshvan 5781
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bulletin@cas-stamford.org
Friday
Candle Lighting5:42 PM
Mincha5:47 PM
Shabbat
Shacharit7:00 AM/9:00 AM
Latest Shema9:57 AM
Teen Minyan10:45 AM
Latest Shacharit10:51 AM
Mincha5:00 PM
Maariv6:37 PM
Shabbat Ends6:42 PM
Shabbat Shalom
We hope you and your families are well!

Our fall virtual and in person programming is in full swing. Please take a moment to learn about the new classes and events and feel free to share with your friends. In case you missed our presentation with Dr. Avi Helfand, click here to watch and click here to join us this Sunday morning at 10 am for a presentation by Rabbi David Stav on the Jewish People and the State of Israel.

We are excited that this week we will also be re-launching our Teen Minyan at 10:45 AM in the tent. Join us Friday night in the tent for Kabbalat Shabbat at 5:47 PM. Also, sign up for "Live" Shabbat Morning Groups for Tot Shabbat & Mini Minyan, Jr. Cong., and B'nai Mitzvah Club.

Finally, thank you to everyone who has supported our Yom Kippur Appeal thus far and we encourage 100% participation. Whether alot or a little, the donation from your heart is an eternal investment in our shul and makes a difference! Stay tuned in the weeks ahead to learn about another vital investment in our future - "Life and Legacy", a community venture spearheaded by our local United Jewish Federation. To learn more, visit jewishlifelegacy.org or speak to Elissa Klapper (elissak@optonline.net) or myself.

Thank you for your partnership and wishing you and your family a Shabbat Shalom,

Rabbi Daniel Cohen


Pre-Shabbat Virtual Opportunities at CAS 
  1. Virtual Torah Reading with Nat Samberg Friday at 3:30 PM - https://zoom.us/j/7052940733 - password: 015824
  2. Ruach and Renewal with Rabbi Cohen and Jonathan Cahr, Friday at 4 PM - https://www.facebook.com/rabbidanielcohen
  3. Community Prayers for Healing, Friday 5:00 PM - https://zoom.us/j/8514043665 - password: 1234613
  4. Studies for the Soul, Friday at 5:10 PM - https://zoom.us/j/8514043665 - password: 1234613
  5. Kabbalat Shabbat with Sandy Shapiro and Rabbi Cohen, Friday at 5:20 PM - https://zoom.us/j/8514043665 - password: 1234613
  6. Join Rabbi Cohen's Living Torah Moment and RabbiKurtz's Daily Peninei Halacha

Virtual Torah and Announcements 
  • Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Your Transformative Power: Timeless Wisdom from God - click here
  • Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Eternal Ethics: Your Last Words - click here
  • Rabbi Moshe Kurtz - Dvar Torah On Parshat Noach - click here
  • CAS President, Toby Schaffer's Shabbat Announcements - click here

Shabbat Information 
  • Shabbat Torah Reading Noach - click here - We wish Rabbi Jonathan Sacks a Refuah Sheleimah. Please have him in your prayers Harav Yaakov Tzvi ben Liba.
  • Haftorah Parshat Noach - click here
  • Shabbat mincha will be at 4:00 PM during October to enable seudah shlishit at home.
  • Important - We now have plexiglass dividers for indoor and outdoor minyanim that will be used to facilitate aliyot beginning this Shabbat and on weekdays. Please be mindful of the guidelines which will be printed at each minyan.
  • Artscroll siddurim will be available for Shabbat morning minyanim

Thank You to everyone who has responded generously to our Yom Kippur Appeal. The Yom Kippur Appeal is our second largest fundraiser of the year and directly goes to support the operations of the shul.

Your support makes a difference and we value every contribution as we know it comes from your heart and is an investment in the future of our shul and community! To make your investment today, click here.

Alexander & Mariya Abramov
Diane Akassis
Selim & Johanna Akyuz
Herman & Myrna Alswanger
Ronald & Barbara Ashkenas
Fred & Sharon Baer
Mitchell & Gayle Bell
Albert Bensimon
Michael & Debra Berg
Paul & Dina Berger
Ira & Karen Berk
Harvey & Lynn Berman
David Bessaleli
Barry Best
Carl & Linda Bildner
Herbert Bregman
Harvey & Emily Caney
Barry & Joyce Chavkin
Lewis Cherniack
Abraham Cogan
David & Meredith Cohen
Ephraim & Rachel Cohen
Miriam Cohen
Rabbi Daniel & Diane Cohen
Steven & Elise Cohen
Isaac & Stella Cohen
Michael & Lenore Cooper
Gary & Ellen Davis
Zvi & Emily Dubitzky
Rita Edelston
Irwin & Arlene Ettinger
Shirley Ephraim
Yoel Ephraim
Lee Fanwick
Michael & Sharon Feldstein
Stuart & Claudine Feurstein
Tamara Feurstein
Sam Fischel
Len & Lindy Fox
Avram & Rhoda Freedberg
Steven & Lynne Frenkel
Richard & Gayle Frohwirth
Adam & Jessica Furmansky
Joseph & Miriam Gelb
Arline Gewanter
Howard & Judy Goldstein
Ethan & Shira Green
Mikhael Guy & Tatiana Kunik
Lawrence & Joyce Haber
Dan & Rachel Haron
Sheryl Hertzberg
Sidney & Lorraine Horowitz
Dorothy Jaiven
Eric & Monica Jankelovits
Harvey & Helene Kaminski
Brian & Rebekah Kanefsky
Hannah Kaplan
Howard Kaplan
Carl & Flora Kaufman
Michael Kheyfets
Philip & Elissa Klapper
Bruce Klenoff
Max & Susan Kolbrenner
Daniel & Tamar Kraus
Ari & Andrea Lefkovits
David Levine
Albert & Ana Lilienfeld
Mark & Vered Links
Robert & Gail Loonin
Norman & Nina Lotstein
Judd & Rhonda Love
Jonathan & Nicole Makovsky
Len & Susan Mark
Seth & Dinah Marlowe
Sarah Marlowe
Danette Meigel
Neil & Deborah Metviner
Jacob & Janice Meyer
Bill & Kori Meyers
Barry & Shelley Michelson
Gadi & Nancy Mimoun
Gregory & Leah Miller
Ilya Molodetsky
Philip & Jane Molstre
Gavriel & Bella Mullokandov
Irwin Niedober
Marc & Shira Nerenberg
Jonathan Osser
Norman & Barbara Ostroff
Alexander Podelko & Marina Sapir
Robert & Carol Rabinowitz
Veronica Reich
Glenn & Maria Reicin
Alan & Hilary Rifkin
Irwin & Jeannie Rifkin
Noel & Lenore Robin
Laurie Rogoff
Allen & Sherri Rosenthal
Carol Rosmarin
Renee Samson
Edward Schachter
Toby Schaffer
Marvin & Ivy Schildkraut
Madeline Schor
Dean & Ilyse Schuckman
Edward & Rochelle Senker
Sheldron & Helen Seplowitz
Alan & Pam Shanker
Martin & Phyllis Shapiro
Rosalyn Sherman
Esther Shklover
Abraham & Lisa Slen
Ben-Zion & Devora Soifer
Joshua & Miriam Sperber
Samuel & Amy Sroka
Ronaldo & Betty Steinberg
Harold & Rachel Terk
Seth & Laura Tobin
Arkady & Ludmila Tuller
Audrey Waldstreicher
Stuart & Sandi Waldstreicher
Jon & Shira Waldstreicher
Daniel Wallis & Sarah Bierman
Harry & Barbara Webski
Simeon & Sharon Wohlberg
Robert Yaghoubian & Neda Khaghan
Robert & Shana Yakubovich
Joe & Lauren Zalis
Sandra Zaritsky
Helene Zimmerman

Help Us in Securing Our Shul  We Need You - Join our Agudath Sholom CSS volunteer security team! We live in uncertain and trying times, and no one can protect our community like our own members. Join us and get trained so you can be empowered to help further CSS's mission of protecting our synagogue and our members.Contact CSS Team leader: Dr. Adam Breiner (adambr@thecss.org) for more information.

New CAS Torah Reading Protocols   We have resumed the regular practice of giving aliyot to members of the shul (other than just the Torah reader). To make this as safe as possible, we have installed a plexiglass divider between the Torah reader and the individual who is called up to the Torah. Those who wish to receive an aliyah must adhere to the following guidelines, click here.

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. We are deeply grateful to all of the volunteers to deliver Challot weekly to our seniors. To join this mitzvah, contact Suzannah Coll at soec12@gmail.com or to be a sponsor, contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamord.org.

Article by Michael Feldstein in The Jewish Link  click here
Weekday Schedule
ShacharitShacharit: Sunday 7:00 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM
MinchaMincha: Sunday-Thursday 5:45 PM, Friday 5:38 PM
Candles Friday5:33 PM
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Condolences
  • to the Essenfeld family on the passing of George Essenfeld
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 Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen on the birth of their new grandson Meir David, born to Sara Malka and Avi Petrushka!
  • to Howard Weiss and Vivian Weiss and Shulie Schnelwar on the Bar Mitzvah this past Shabbat of their son and grandson Zachary!
  • to Lori and Sam Gressel on the birth of a baby girl!
  • to Helene Zimmerman on the arrival of a great-grandson!
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
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Classes
Sunday, October 25 - 9:30 AM
Rabbi David Stav -
Sunday, October 25 - 10:00 AM
Womens Book Club
Tuesday, October 27 - 8:15 PM
CAS Movie Club
Sunday, November 15 - 8:00 PM
Upcoming Events
Virtual Senior Tea 
Thursday, November 5 - 3:00 PM
Save the Date! Intergenerational Virtual Bingo with the Students of BCHA and CAS Seniors. More details coming soon!

Rabbi Dr. Moshe D. Tendler - "Two Patients, One Respirator: Are Some Lives More Equal Than Others?" 
Sunday, November 22 - 10:00 AM
Save the date! Rabbi Dr. Moshe D. Tendler is a revered Torah scholar and a preeminent expert in Jewish Medical Ethics. Join Rabbi Tendler as he explores the question of who receives priority in cases where there are limited medical resources. At the end, there will be a general Q & A with Rabbi Tendler. If you would like to submit a question in advance, please email Rabbi Kurtz at rabbikurtz@cas-stamford.org
CAS Israel Advocacy Update
Virtual ACHI/Ben Yehuda Market  Even though you can't visit Israel, you can still shop and support the businesses there who are suffering from the lack of tourism. Browse through 55 Israeli merchants from many different categories. Achi613.org

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
CAS Announcements
  • JOIN THE CHEVRA KADISHA If you are interested in viewing a training video on how to perform a tahara, please contact Michael Feldstein at michaelgfeldstein@gmail.com at the Stamford Chevra Kadisha and he will send you a link.
  • 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
  • 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, October 24

7:10 PMVirtual Havdalah with Rabbi Cohen and his family: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613

Sunday, October 25

6:55 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/72474429708 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
5:10 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
5:20 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
5:45 PMCAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613

Monday, October 26

5:40 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/72474429708 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 - A Philosophical Discussion of the Book of Breishit/Genesis - 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
5:10 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
5:20 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
5:45 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

Tuesday, October 27

5:40 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/72474429708 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: Inside the Mind of the Great Biblical Commentators Explore their overarching Torah and life philosophies - 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
5:10 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
5:20 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
5:45 PMCAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
8:00 PMRabbi Moshe Kurtz - Jewish Approaches to Contemporary Issues: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
8:00 PMRabbi Yisrael Deren: Daf Yomi (Again) - zoom.us/j/9425111239

Wednesday, October 28

5:40 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/72474429708 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
5:10 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
5:20 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
5:45 PMCAS Mincha/Maariv: - 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 Rabbi Oran Zweiter - Ordination Ordeals Part 1 Definitions of Semikhah - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
8:00 PMRabbi Yisrael Deren: Daf Yomi (Again) - zoom.us/j/9425111239

Thursday, October 29

5:40 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/72474429708 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
9:30 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
5:10 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
5:20 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
5:45 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, October 30

5:40 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/72474429708 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
10:45 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
4:00 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen and Jonathan Cahr: Ruach and Renewal - www.facebook.com/rabbidanielcohen
4:30 PMCAS Shabbats Daf Yomi on Fridays: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
4:50 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
5:00 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Studies for the Soul - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
5:10 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
  • Davida bat Rachel
  • Dov ben Pnina
  • Malkah Esther bat Itzik
  • Nechama Miriam bat Devorah
  • Refael Ephraim ben Sima
  • Rivka bat Alta
  • Rochel Fraidl bat Yehudis
  • Zev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
Community Announcements
  • BI-CULTURAL HEBREW ACADEMY OF CONNECTICUT VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE FOR LOWER SCHOOL FAMILIES Monday, November 9, 7:30 - 9 p.m.Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy is a comprehensive Pre-K through Grade 8 Jewish community school located in Stamford, and serving students throughout Fairfieldand Westchester Counties. Bi-Cultural's comprehensive STEAM-based curriculum encourages critical thinking, nurtures creative expression and builds self-esteem. Our Judaic studies program instills in students the Jewish values that serve them on every step of life's journey. For information or to register for the open house and receive a Zoom link, contact Miriam Sperber at (203) 329-2186 x1310 or msperber@bcha-ct.org .
  • HIGH SCHOOLERS, MIDDLE SCHOOLERS & PJ OUR WAY KIDS Sign up for an amazing and free United Jewish Federation PJ Our Way program. Meet Steve Sheinkin, author of the graphic novel series Rabbi Harvey. Hear how he gets inspired, watch a demo on how he creates his books, and have paper and pencil handy to learn a few drawing skills of your own! Contact Sharon Franklin at sharon@ujf for more information. 1st 20 kids to sign up get a free signed book! sign up at: www.ujf.org/pjharvey.
  • SAVE THE DATE FOR UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION'S SUPER WEEK! Beginning on Monday, 11/2 and culminating on 11/8 with a virtual Super Sunday. 11/2-11/7 Super Week: educational programs, mitzvah opportunities & engaging entertainment. 11/8 Super Sunday: Volunteers needed to make calls from the comfort of your home during 2 shifts: 10am-1pm or 6pm-9pm. 11/8 Family Fun Day: 10am-12pm- music, crafts, animal booth (outdoors, weather permitted). 4pm- a virtual game hour for all ages. And kids, start collecting coins for the Tzedakah Coin Challenge! For more information, to sign up for programming or to volunteer go to www.ujf.org/ssvirtual, or contact Sharon Franklin at sharon@ujf.org /203-321-1373 ext. 109.
  • SAR ACADEMY INFORMATION SESSIONS October 27, November 12, 18, December 3, 8, 14 & January 7. Open your world to a school where your child's unique spirit and talents are respected, valued, and nurtured. Our open architecture promotes open thinking, boundless energy, and a warm inclusivity. We cultivate in our children the understanding that Torah informs who we are in all of our interactions, and how we carry ourselves in the world. Join us at an information session for prospective parents to learn about our Early Learning Center, Lower School, and Middle School. Register at saradmissions.org/infosession. For questions: call (718) 548-1717 x1251 or email admissions@saracademy.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.
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
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