Congregation Agudath Sholom
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| Tazria-Metzorah | Omer: 20 | April 17, 2021 | 5 Iyyar 5781 |
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| Friday | | Mincha | 7:00 PM | | Candle Lighting | 7:17 PM | | Shabbat | | Shacharit | 7:00 AM/8:00 AM/9:00 AM | | Latest Shema | 9:33 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:40 AM | | Women's Pirkei Avot | 4:00 PM | | Code of Jewish Law | 6:25 PM | | Mincha | 7:15 PM | | Maariv | 8:13 PM | | Shabbat Ends | 8:18 PM |
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We hope you and your families are well!
We are excited to offer more ways to engage our community this coming Shabbat and beyond. This weekend, we are starting the 8 AM Shabbat morning minyan in the simcha room in addition to the 7 AM and 9 AM indoors and outdoors. A light COVID safe kiddush will be served following all minyanim outdoors behind the chapel.
This week we will also be expanding the number of children welcome in groups from 10 to 15 participants. Tot Shabbat/Mini Minyan will meet at 11 AM and Junior Congregation will be a "drop off" at 11 AM as well. Next week, we will be dividing the groups and offering Tot Shabbat in the chapel and Mini Minyan in the simcha room. Our B'nai MItzvah Club will meet at 10:45 AM in the tent this Shabbat and alternate weeks will be teen minyan.
We will also be offering a pre-Shabbat mincha class on the Code of Jewish Law at 6:25 PM led by Rabbi Yossie Kamman, a women's Pirkei Avot class Shabbat afternoon led by Rachel Maryles at her home, 28 Revonah Circle at 4:00 PM and a Pirkei Avot shiur in between mincha and maariv at the shul.
On Friday night, April 23rd, we will host a youth event in the tent prior to Shabbat with singing, stories, and a treat at the end and our regular Friday night minyan in the tent celebrating Israel in Torah and song.
We are thrilled to wish a warm Mazal Tov to our annual dinner honorees - our very own heroes of the pandemic - our COVID first responders: Drs. Rachel Biller, Jason Fischel, Eric Jankelovits, Sam Maryles, and Steven Thau and firefighters Michal Cohen and Max Maron.
May we share good news the days ahead. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Daniel Cohen
| For security reasons, the main section of the parking lot is closed on Shabbat and Yom Tov when there are minyanim in the tent. Parking is available at the far end of the lot. However, if you are in need of closer parking due to medical consideration, security will give you access. |
Pre-Shabbat Virtual Opportunities at CAS
- Community Prayers for Healing with Rabbi Moshe Kurtz, Friday at 4:40 PM - https://zoom.us/j/8514043665 - password: 1234613
- Studies for the Soul with Rabbi Kurtz, Friday at 4:50 PM - https://zoom.us/j/8514043665 - password: 1234613
- Ruach and Renewal with Rabbi Cohen and Jonathan Cahr, Friday at 5:00 PM - https://www.facebook.com/rabbidanielcohen
- Join Rabbi Cohen's Living Torah Moment and Rabbi Kurtz's Daily Peninei Halacha
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Virtual Torah and Announcements - Dr. Yael Ziegler - Gan Eden and the Land of Israel: click here
- Dr. David Bernstein on Jewish Polish Relations: click here
- Talking to your Children about Sexuality with Dena Block and Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen: click here
- Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Understanding Midrash: click here
- CAS President, Toby Schaffer's Shabbat Announcements - click here
- Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Pirkei Avot: Speech and Silence: click here
- Women's Scholar-in-residence Rachel Besser: Chagai and Zechariah - partners in rebuilding: click here
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Shabbat Information
- Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Tazria Metzora with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here
- Haftarah for Parshat Tazria - The Haftorah is read from Kings 7:3- 20. Summary by Chabad.org - click here
- This Shabbat we resume reciting a Kel Malei memorial prayer at mincha. If you have a name for whom you would like Kel Maleh, please send to Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Kurtz.
- Today is the 20th day of the Omer
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Thank you to Nancy & Gadi Mimoun for sponsoring this week's Senior Challah deliveries In memory of Sasi Mimoun, Joan Zinbarg and Amos Mimoun.
If you would like to sponsor, click here. |
| Welcome to new members Jeffrey and Lynn Lowin and to Marissa and Artem Emple who moved to Stamford this week! |
| Important Eruv Information Please note that North Street between Bedford and Prospect Street is not in the Eruv. The Eruv goes from the 613 parking lot to the back fence of the court house thereby excluding that area of North Street. The best way to walk to 613 from Bedford is up Hoyt Street and turn right on Prospect. For more eruv info visit http://www.cas-stamford.org/eruv.html or contact Rabbi Cohen, Rabbi Kohl or Michael Warmflash. |
| In the News: Rabbi Cohen, Rabbi Kohl and Michael Feldstein will be interviewed this Tuesday on Nachum Segal Network's Road Trip with the OU Community Fair at 12:10 PM. For more info, visit https://nachumsegal.com/. Rabbi Cohen's Tuesday Parsha class will be from 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM. |
| Agudath Sholom Virtual World Especially in the virtual world, it is even more important to stay connected. To get real time updates visit our CAS FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/cas.stamford and our Young Families page https://www.facebook.com/casyoungfamilies. We are excited to launch our Agudath Sholom on Instagram. Join here https://www.instagram.com/agudathsholom/ and invite your friends! |
Keilim Mikvah Is Open We are pleased that the Keilim Mikvah at Agudath Sholom is now open for public use. Please follow the following guidelines:- Leave packaging materials in car
- Wear a Mask on premises
- Enter when no one else is using the Mikvah
- Donations Suggested
If you have any questions, please contact Audrey Wagshul (audreybcohen@hotmail.com), me or Rabbi Kurtz. |
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- to Shushannah Walshe Yasgur on the passing of her father, Michael Walshe
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- to Nicole and Jonathan Makovsky on the birth of a daughter, Riley/Basha! Mazal tov to big sister Mackenzie and big brother Austin!
- to Stamford JCC CEO Marshall Kurland and his wife Jackie on the birth of a baby girl Maddie Layla!
- to Hadassah Leiberman on the publication of her new memoir Hadassah: An American Memoir
- to Dr. Hugh Mainzer on receiving the US Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal!
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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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Save The Date!
Yael Leibowitz on "Metaphors and Miracles" Appreciating the miracle of the modern state of Israel through the lens of Biblical precedents.
Sunday, May 2nd at 10:00 AM
Senior Tea, Yoga and Meditation with Aimee Eisner
Wednesday, May 19th at 10:00 AM. |
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| New Halacha Q and A WhatsApp Group Our first ever Pesach Q and A group was very helpful for many people to learn from each other and pose Halachic questions to Rabbi Cohen and Rabbi Kurtz. We are transforming the group into a general Whatsapp group for Halachic queries. To join the whats app group, click here. Halachic questions should not be submitted on the whats app but via this form. |
Making Mitzvah Moment Story Making Mitzvah Moments is a wonderful way to moboz for mitzvot. To learn more and join the movement, click here.
Thank you Rebekah Kanefsky for sharing this beautiful story merging Beldotti, CAS and JFS for Mitzvot!
"I couldn't help but share this lovely story of hashgacha, courtesy of CAS! I had a scheduling issue with my Anachnu Shabbat meals and realized I was short two meals. I felt so bad that two of our survivors weren't going to get their Shabbat meals. I quickly called 613 and they kindly and incredibly threw together 2 last minute Shabbat meals for me (they're absolutely amazing) but Adam told me the only thing they were out of was challah.
And guess what I had in the pantry, thanks to your fundraiser today?! Loaves of bread from Beldottis! B"H I grabbed two of the loaves of bread which came in from your collection and ran to make the two deliveries. It was such a story of hashgacha and generosity!" |
Making Mitzvah Moment Opportunity from Rabbi Cohen
This week, I was in Marcos Jewelers to say hi to Annie, whose husband was murdered almost a year ago last Sunday. She again thanked me and the Jewish community for their support over the year and particularly when the store reopened last June. Our MMM group has been a true light in challenging times. Let's do it again and create a 72 hour Flash Mob of Kindness. Call her, visit the store, offer words of strength and comfort and/or make a purchase. I know it will mean the world! Her phone number is 203-357-0892. Here is store info. http://marcojewelers.net/
One light can illuminate a room of darkness. May we share good news in the days ahead!
Dear Rabbi Cohen and the Congregation:
Words cannot express your thoughtfulness of not only of YOU for taking the time to speak with my son David but to my surprise seeing you in the store and myself open my heart and tell you of the grief / sadness I am going through. To my surprise, your wife Diane came down as well. It was so comforting to speak to, as if I had known her forever. It was a great day for me where I found peace in my heart to go on despite not having my husband with me. The kindness of the Jewish community has given me faith in humanity when I really needed it the most.
On behalf of my sons Andrew and David, thank you for taking the time and the many blessings I have received toward us.
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| Shacharit | Shacharit: Sunday 7:00 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM | | Mincha | Mincha: Sunday-Thursday 7:30 PM, Friday 7:00 PM | | Candles Friday | 7:24 PM | | Sunday | Omer: 21 | | Monday | Omer: 22 | | Tuesday | Omer: 23 | | Wednesday | Omer: 24 | | Thursday | Omer: 25 | | Friday | Omer: 26 |
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Shavuot News: We are looking forward to a wonderful Shavuot together in a number of weeks. We will host a brief Tikun, learning on Shavuot night. Details are below. We will plan regular Yom Tov minyanim on Shavuot day. If you are interested in attending a sunrise service at 4:50 AM, please contact Rabbi Kurtz.
Shavuot Night Learning at Agudath Sholom!
Theme: "Controversies Throughout The Ages''
Date/Time: Sunday, May 16th from 11:15 PM - 2:00 AM
Learn and debate with your fellow Stamford Jewish community members as we incorporate both traditional lectures and interactive debates. Each of our three learning sessions will explore a unique Jewish controversy at different junctures of history. The first session will be taught by Rabbi Cohen and the final one by Rabbi Kurtz Also, make sure to join us for our middle session where YOU get to take a role in the debate itself! Please reach out to either Rabbi Daniel Cohen (rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org) or Rabbi Moshe Kurtz (rabbikurtz@cas-stamford.org) with inquiries. Chag sameach! |
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CAS Israel Advocacy Update |
Israel News
Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut kick off a month of Israel at CAS! We're planning a variety of Israel-programming to give everyone the opportunity to get informed and get involved.
May 19th and May 26th 8:00 PM Stand With Us -- We are hosting virtual events with StandWithUs, aimed at preparing our pro-Israel student leaders for life on college campuses. We will discuss the transition to campus, new campus trends related to pro-Israel and anti-Israel activities, and key concepts and misconceptions about Israel, Zionism, and Judaism as well as how to convey these concepts to those less informed. The first session, on May 19th, is targeted at high-school and college students; the second session on May 26th will be targeted towards parents and the broader community. We are still looking for more student leaders to help make this a success. Please contact Rabbi Cohen or Ben Lanson (ben.lanson@gmail.com) if you are interested. |
| 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 |
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- 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.
- 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, April 17 | | 8:48 PM | Rabbi Cohen and his family: Virtual Havdalah - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | Sunday, April 18 | | 6:10 AM | Mishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/7203757688 Dial in: Password: MB | | 7:45 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: 646-558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 8:30 AM | CAS Shacharit: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 9:15 AM | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: Bible from the Beginning - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 5:55 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 - Mishna class, now studying Tractate Pesachim - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 7:30 PM | CAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | Monday, April 19 | | 7:30 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 10:15 AM | Bob Abrams: The Tanach Club - The Book of Ezra - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 5:55 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 - Mishna class, now studying Tractate Pesachim - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 7:30 PM | CAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 8:00 PM | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz - Jewish Approaches to Contemporary Issues: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | Tuesday, April 20 | | 7:30 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 8:15 AM | Rabbi 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 | | 9:00 AM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: The Power of the Prophets - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 12:30 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Parsha Perspectives - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 5:55 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 - Mishna class, now studying Tractate Pesachim - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 7:30 PM | CAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | Wednesday, April 21 | | 7:30 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 5:55 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 - Mishna class, now studying Tractate Pesachim - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 7:30 PM | CAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 8:00 PM | Virtual Womens Scholar Series with Rachel Besser: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | Thursday, April 22 | | 7:30 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 9:30 AM | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: Leaves of Faith - The Philosophy of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 11:00 AM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Pirkei Avot, Ethics of our Fathers - Chapter 1 - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 12:00 PM | Bob Abrams: Reading Hebrew from the Siddur - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 5:55 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 - Mishna class, now studying Tractate Pesachim - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 7:30 PM | CAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 8:00 PM | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz - The Weekly Talmud: Tractate Makkot - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 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, April 23 | | 7:30 AM | CAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 | | 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 | | 4:40 PM | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 4:50 PM | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: Studies for the Soul - Mishna class, now studying Tractate Makkot - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613 | | 5:00 PM | Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Jonathan Cahr: Ruach and Renewal - www.facebook.com/rabbidanielcohen | | 5:00 PM | CAS Shabbats Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824 |
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We Wish A Speedy Recovery To |
- Chaya Sara bat Nava
- Davida bat Rachel
- Dov ben Pnina
- Hannah Devorah bat Rachel
| - Nechama Miriam bat Devorah
- Shifra bat Devorah
- Shoham Josef ben Nechama Miriam
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- Ya'acov Binyamin ben Rachel
- Yehuda ben Reise
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- JNF VIRTUAL BREAKFAST FOR ISRAEL - celebrating Israel's 73rd birthday - is on Sunday, April 18 at 10:30 AM Eastern. Join us for an engaging, impactful, and informative virtual Breakfast for Israel - Fauda style! Gather with other small communities to hear how our efforts together ensure a bright, prosperous future for the land and people of Israel, and Jewish people everywhere. Then, join Jewish National Fund USA supporters from coast to coast in a vibrant celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut, where you'll hear from Fauda celebs, Tsahi Halevi (Naor) and Rona Lee Shimon (Nurit) in a fascinating conversation moderated by Yoav Limor, a veteran military correspondent, the host of a morning show on Israel's Channel 2 Keshet, a defense commentator, and a contributor on i24 News. The registration link is: http://jnf.org/bfismallcommunitieseast
- BUYING A HOME IN ISRAEL WEBINAR Sunday, April 25th at noon. Join us for a discussion on finding a home in Israel, The mortgage industry in Israel, Legal aspects when buying a home in Israel, and Real Estate investment opportunities in emerging areas. Presened by Paul Bloom, Levinsky Real Estate Law Firm and Olim Advisors and featuring Paul Bloom, Menachem Levinsky, Anita Atias, Avraham Levinsky, and Rafi Shulman.To register, visit bit.ly/3ubwqk
- THREE-PART SERIES ON THE CONVERSO AND LATINO CONNECTION TO ISRAEL Begins on Sunday, April 25th at 1:00 PM. The perfect programming for older religious school students and adults alike, this compelling story of the Sephardic experience begins hundreds of years ago with the Jews of the Iberian Peninsula. This was a profound period of persecution, pogroms, and forced conversions (conversos). However, it was also a time of hope and survival with many of the converso community seeking to hold on to their Jewish traditions in secret, thus creating the Crypto-Jewish phenomenon wherein many descendants of the conversos are making their way back to their Jewish roots, and some are returning to the land of Israel after more than 500 years in hiding.The registration link is: https://www.jnf.org/converso
- SAVE THE DATE for the featured speaker in the 9th Annual Saul Cohen-Schoke JFS Lecture Series on Recover, Recharge, Rejoice: Coping with the New Normal. The Three R's of a Wellness Toolkit. The lecture is open to the community at no charge and registration for the online link is at: www.ctjfs.org/saul-cohen-jfs-lecture. The keynote speaker, Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, will be speaking on Tuesday, April 27 at 7:30 pm and his talk is titled "Happiness: Leading an Inspired Life". He will address how to achieve happiness and rejoice in life when the circumstances are challenging. The series this year is co-sponsored by Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County and the United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien and in partnership with Jewish Book Council.
- GLOBAL FAMILY HEALTH & HALACHA VIRTUAL CONFERENCE presented by Nishmat's Miriam Glaubach Center and Mizrachi Canada. From May 2-5, 2021, we will strengthen ourselves, our relationships and our health. Conversations with Nishmat Yoatzot Halacha, rabbis, rebbetzins, medical and mental health professionals and community leaders will focus on our spiritual, emotional and physical well-being, as individuals and in our closest relationships. Our advanced conferencing platform will simulate being together in person, as best as we can in these unconventional times. For more information and to register, see www.healthandhalacha.com
- CALLING ALL KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS! Back to School Shop provides economically disadvantaged elementary school children in Stamford with brand new school clothes and supplies each year before the start of school. We hope to serve 450 children in our event this summer. One of the popular items for the children is handmade winter hats, so if you are a knitter or a crocheter who is looking for a project, we would love to have your help! All the information about how to help can be found here.
- STAMFORD CSA Interested in an affordable way to eat delicious, locally grown fruits and vegetables this summer? Join the Stoneledge Farm CSA and sign up for weekly shares of vegetables, fruit, or mushrooms from June through November. Weekly pickup is located near Barrett Park (Newfield & Crane). Feel free to reach out to Toby Ring or Jessie Katz with any questions.
- 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
- 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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- 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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