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Friday, March 19, 2021

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin
VayikraMarch 20, 20217 Nisan 5781
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bulletin@cas-stamford.org
Friday
Candle Lighting6:47 PM
Mincha6:52 PM
Shabbat
Shacharit7:00 AM/9:00 AM
Latest Shema9:59 AM
Latest Shacharit11:00 AM
Mincha6:45 PM
Maariv7:44 PM
Shabbat Ends7:49 PM
Shabbat Shalom
We hope you and your families are well.

As we prepare for the upcoming holiday, please note the following:
  1. Shabbat Hagadol: Since Shabbat on the day before Pesach is a very busy time, the tradition is to share the Shabbat Hagadol Drasha this Shabbat. In the spirit of a hybrid model - in person and virtual, I will be delivering two. The Legacy of Moshe on Shabbat afternoon at 7:10 PM at Agudath Sholom and The Halachot and Hashkafa of Shabbat Erev Pesach on Sunday evening, March 21st at 7:45 PM.

  2. Kashering Utensils for Pesach: Kashering will be outside the Chapel on Sunday, March 21st from noon - 3 PM and Tuesday, March 23rd from 4 - 6 PM. Sign Up Required. 10 Minute Slots. To reserve your spot, click here. Please bring towels to place hot items on following immersion. Please do not use the utensils within 24 hours of immersion. Please note: We do not have the capacity to kasher large pots and pans and also ask that you do not bring knives with wood handles. We are grateful to Howard Weiss who will be manning the kashering in partnership with Rabbi Cohen and Rabbi Kurtz. If you have any questions, please contact Rabbi Cohen (rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org) or Rabbi Kurtz (rabbikurtz@cas-stamford.org)

  3. Taanit Bechorim is Thursday, March 25th. We are conducting 2 siyumim. The first is 7:10 AM in person at CAS and via Zoom led by Rabbi Cohen and 8:15 AM on Zoom Only led by Rabbi Jeff Cahn. We are grateful to the Goldenberg family for providing Breakfast to Go in memory of Martin Goldenberg.

  4. Burning of the Chametz: Friday, March 26th. We invite the community to the shul parking lot for the burning of the Chametz between 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM.

  5. Meals Next Shabbat: One cannot eat bread on Shabbat, March 27th after 10:27 AM. You may choose to eat your Shabbat meal early or you may use egg matzah and eat your Shabbat meal at your regular time. Egg matzah may be eaten in lieu of Challah for the Shabbat meal and Hamotzi. Egg Matzah may not be eaten on Pesach. We are grateful to Beldotti's for making kezayit bread rolls which are ideal for this Shabbat as they are very small but meet the requirement for Hamotzi and Birkat Hamazon. We recommend calling Beldotti's and placing an order for rolls. (Thank you Joyce Haber for the idea from the Zurich Jewish community!)

  6. Important Pesach Links:

  7. This Shabbat, minyanim meet at 7 and 9 AM and youth groups will be as follows: Mini Minyan/Tot Shabbat at 11 in the Simcha room, Junior Cong at 11 in the lobby and Teen Minyan at 10:45 in the Chapel.

    We are pleased to announce that we will resume a 9 AM Shabbat outdoors minyan on Shabbat, March 27th.

    Wishing you and your family a Shabbat Shalom and joyous, meaningful and healthy Pesach,

    Rabbi Daniel Cohen


Please note updated Minyan Guidelines as of March 19th:  
  1. We welcome the Jewish community, local or visitors, to all our minyanim.
  2. Please note that the CDC recommends that ALL travelers (whether domestic or international), including those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, get tested 3-5 days after travel AND self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel, even with a negative test. If you do not get tested, the CDC recommends you self quarantine for a full ten days after travel.
  3. Regardless of whether you are vaccinated or not, you must still wear a mask and register.
  4. All attendees are required to wear masks covering the nose and mouth AT ALL TIMES.
  5. On Shabbat, someone will be at the main entrance to open the door and check you in until minyan begins.
  6. Children 12 and up are welcome to join at minyanim, provided they can remain seated throughout service. We welcome children under 12 on Friday night as well provided they also sit throughout the service and are signed up independent of his/her parents and on Shabbat and chag at outdoor minyanim.
  7. Before each minyan, please verify that you are healthy including not having a fever or a cough. If you have a slight fever or any type of cough, please stay home.

Pre-Shabbat Virtual Opportunities at CAS  
  1. Ruach and Renewal with Rabbi Cohen and Jonathan Cahr, Friday at 4:30 PM - https://www.facebook.com/rabbidanielcohen
  2. Community Prayers for Healing with Rabbi Moshe Kurtz, Friday at 4:40 PM - https://zoom.us/j/8514043665 - password: 1234613
  3. Studies for the Soul with Rabbi Kurtz, Friday at 4:50 PM - https://zoom.us/j/8514043665 - password: 1234613
  4. Kabbalat Shabbat with Sandy Shapiro and Rabbi Cohen, Friday at 5:00 PM - https://zoom.us/j/8514043665 - password: 1234613

    We are grateful to Sandy Shapiro for leading the Virtual Kaballat Shabbat this past year! Today will be the final one as God willing, Sandy and many others will be joining in person in shul in the weeks ahead.
  5. Join Rabbi Cohen's Living Torah Moment and Rabbi Kurtz's Daily Peninei Halacha

Virtual Torah and Announcements 
  • Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Inside the Mind of the Great Commentators - Kli Yakar - click here
  • Rabbi Daniel Cohen on Vayikra - It Would Have Been Enough: A COVID Seder Perspective: click here
  • CAS President, Toby Schaffer's Shabbat Announcements - click here
  • Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Magic on the Hill - Making Mitzvah Moments - click here
  • Men's Seder Recording:click here with Passcode: 3&I$8n*d
  • In the News: From Stamford to Washington - click here
  • OU Kosher for Pesach Guide - click here
  • Articles of Interest: click here and click here
  • Please Note: We do not recite the Kel Malae Memorial Prayer during the month of Nisan. However, one may still observe a yahrzeit by reciting Kaddish during services.

Shabbat Information 
  • Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Vayikra with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here
  • Haftorah for Parshat Vayikra - summary by Chabad.org - click here
  • Haftorah for Parshat Vayikra - summary by Haftarah Helper - click here
  • Please Remember - We now have plexiglass dividers which will be used to facilitate aliyot. If you receive an aliyah, please do not reach over to the side of the Torah reader, even to kiss the Torah.

Public Service Announcement:  Please double check items purchased in the Kosher for Passover section of the store to make sure they are certified as Kosher for Passover. Please do not purchase meat or chicken labeled as kosher unless it is certified kosher in original packaging.

Thank You 
  • to Lenore & Michael Cooper and Emily & Harvey Caney for co-sponsoring this week's Senior Challah deliveries. The Coopers are sponsoring in thanks to Agudath for continuing to reach out to its senior members and The Caneys in memory of their mothers, Marian Schuman and Sara Caney.

    If you would like to sponsor a week of our Senior Challah deliveries, click here.
  • to Marilyn Altman for chairing our Dignity Grows Project in partnership with the United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan and Darien. We sent 100 kits combined to the Pacific House and DVCC.
  • to our volunteers who assisted during the vaccine distribution this week in partnership with the Community Health Center at CAS.
  • to United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan and Darien for approving a grant to CAS to assist with Human Relief Efforts!


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:
  1. Leave packaging materials in car
  2. Wear a Mask on premises
  3. Enter when no one else is using the Mikvah
  4. Donations Suggested
If you have any questions, please contact Audrey Wagshul (audreybcohen@hotmail.com), me or Rabbi Kurtz.

Condolences
  • to Mary Lee Grisanti and Jeff Benson on the passing of their mother and mother-in-law, Anne C. Grisanti
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 Nancy & Gadi Mimoun on the arrival of a grandson!
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
Community-Wide All-Star Yom Ha'Atzmaut Celebration Concert 
Thursday, April 15 - 5:30 PM
Israel marks its 73rd birthday and the entire Jewish community of greater Stamford, New Canaan, Darien and Greenwich will be celebrating with a star-studded Yom Ha'Atzmaut concert featuring David Broza, Rick Recht, Joshua Nelson, Nefesh Mountain and many other incredibly talented artists. The concert is presented in partnership between the Stamford JCC, United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien, and UJA-JCC Greenwich. Tickets are free of charge through the generous sponsorship of Eleanor and Mort Lowenthal and Beverly and David Stein.Although admission is free, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link for the virtual concert. Register online at www.stamfordjcc.org; www.ufj.org; or www.ujajcc.org.

Save The Date! 

The Complexity of Polish-Jewish Relations: A Virtual Seminar with Dr. David Bernstein, Dean of Pardes and leader of the CAS Poland Journey. Sunday morning, April 11, 2021

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.

April 29th 7PM AIPAC -- We will be hosting a speaker from AIPAC. The discussion will cover aspects of the current situation in the Middle East and the Israel-US relationship, as well as how AIPAC supports that relationship and the many ways to get involved with AIPAC.

Early May -- We are planning seminars with StandWithUs aimed at fighting BDS on campuses. Aimed at high school juniors and seniors in our community, those already in college, we will learn about how BDS is attacking Israel and disenfranchising Jewish leaders on campus, and what we can do to fight it. We are looking
Shabbat Shalom
Welcome to Agudath Sholom Thank God, many people are moving to Stamford. If you recently moved or know of someone new to town and would like to learn more about Agudath Sholom, please reach out to Rabbi Cohen, Rabbi Kurtz or our membership chair, Meg Haron at meghanharon@gmail.com.

Community Kashrut News  Beldottis is excited to offer Babka on Fridays (working on Kokosh) beginning March 12th

Making Mitzvah Moment Opportunity Meet the Challenge: Reveal Light Everywhere!

Making Mitzvah Moments and the Stamford Jewish Community are providing meals this week from Soosh, 613 and Navaratna to the National Guard and the Community Health Center volunteers administering vaccines at the Lord and Taylor parking lot.

Already the effort sparked an idea with BCHA and JCC to make thank you cards for the volunteers and offer to provide more meals in the future. There is so much that unites all of us and we can build a world of kindness one step at a time.

If you would like to support our local effort, please be in touch with Rabbi Cohen. Let's Make Mitzvah Moments everywhere! click here for a short clip of words from Rabbi Cohen and volunteers from National Guard and Community Health Center.

From Amy Taylor - Wester Region Chair of Community Health Center:"Wow- this is wonderful. Your kindness is definitely felt by my team. They LOVED the warm food today and I know the artwork by the 8th graders will be so well received and appreciated. I have shared with so many people today how kind you were in coming to visit and deliver lunch and share a blessing for the team. The Mitzvah moment was wonderful."

Kudos to our Making Mitzvah Moments group  for continuing to spread the light. Here are two letters of appreciation.

Dear Rabbi -Thank you so much for your generosity in providing lunches to the staff, volunteers, and "crew" working at the CHC L&T pkg lot Stamford site for COVID-19 vaccinations. I was completing my training as a volunteer vaccinator that day and heard the announcement that lunches were available. What a nice way to provide recognition to and thanks for the many individuals involved in this massive effort to create safety and assurance of improved health outcomes to the community.

I just wanted you to know how appreciative all of us are for your and your congregation's kindness.

From a member:

Dear Rabbi,

About three weeks ago I received my second vaccine shot and I need to thank you so much for making the process so easy for seniors like me. I answered your e-mail suggesting anyone who needing assistance should call you, which I did. You immediately put me in touch with Shira Nerenberg who, in a very short time, had me scheduled for my first shot at the Brunswick School in Greenwich. Because I did not know whether I would have a reaction and I am alone, Shira had a driver arranged to pick me up to take me. This was repeated for the second shot, too. My drivers couldn't be nicer, Stella Cohen and Judy Goldstein.

I just need to tell you how grateful I am, and so are many of my friends who are seniors, for providing us with guidance and support through this process. Thank you so very much for all you do for seniors, and keep doing, to remind them that you and Agudath Sholom are here for us.
Weekday Schedule
ShacharitShacharit: Sunday 7:00 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM
MinchaMincha: Sunday-Friday 7:00 PM
Candles Friday6:55 PM
Passover
Pesach updates 
  • Chametz Sale forms are available online - click here
  • Reminders for Shopping: Eggs and Milk may be purchased before Pesach without special Pesach supervision. On Pesach, eggs and milk must have Kosher for Pesach supervision.
  • Join our Virtual Pesach Preparations Classes in the weeks ahead. Feel free to reach out to Rabbis Cohen and Kurtz for any questions. Visit www.ou.org
  • All products in Pesach aisle at supermarkets are not always Kosher for Pesach. Please check labels.
  • Annual public service reminder: All unprocessed raw meat and chicken is automatically kosher for Pesach and just needs to be rinsed well before use. (Ground meat must be kosher for Pesach) Buy now and freeze before prices go up!

  • Contribute to Maot Chitim  We are collecting funds to ensure everyone has food for Pesach.Your support is needed more than ever. Please give from the heart. We are working with Schoke Jewish Family Service to provide food and emergency assistance. Tzedakah can be donated online to our CAS Passover Fund. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

    CAS Virtual Classes for Pesach 5781/2021 

    Rabbi Daniel Cohen
    1. Virtual Shabbat Hagadol Drasha - Sunday, March 21st - 8:00 PM
    2. Inspired Parenting: A Seder Workshop - Thursday, March 25th - 12 PM - 12:30 PM

    Rabbi Moshe Kurtz
    1. Dining with an Israeli on the Second Night: Can He Help Me Fulfill My Obligation? Monday 3/22/21 at 8:00 PM
    2. Literature at Lunch: Exploring the Themes of The Song of Songs and Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee"
    Learning from the Luminaries This past year, we lost two Rabbinic leaders who defined the gold standard for bringing sermonic and Jewish philosophical ideas to the masses: Rabbi Norman Lamm and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. Join Agudath Sholom, as we pay tribute to them by exploring their insightful messages for the Passover holiday.
    • Rabbi Cohen will teach a 3-part series exploring the timely and timeless insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on Pesach. Thursday, March 11, 18 and 25 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Rabbi Kurtz will teach a 3-part series analyzing a previous sermon by Rabbi Norman Lamm on March 11, 18 and 25 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM

    CAS and the OU Women's Initiative present Virtual Pesach and Haggadah Preparation. To learn more, visit https://www.ou.org/women/pesach/
    CAS Youth News
    Youth News from Yaakov and Yolly 
    • 2nd-5th graders are invited to join us on March 21st from 3-4 PM for an exciting "I Spy Pesach" virtual Pesach art experience. Come join Morah Sarah Hochman in creating your very own 10 plagues Seek and Find bottles! Space is limited.
    • We are having our first ever Pre-Pesach game show night for middle schoolers and high schoolers! Please join us for an interactive and exciting surprise game show filled with fun, friends, and prizes on Wednesday March 24th in the CAS Simcha Room. 5-7th grade will be playing from 7-8 PM. 8-12th grade will be playing from 8-9 PM. Space is limited and CDC protocols will be followed!
    • NCSY & CAS are teaming up for an amazing weekly teen opportunity. We will be hosting virtual interactive sessions and workshops on Israel Advocacy. We will be covering a variety of topics in our weekly meeting to help prepare teens to become educated and proud advocates for Israel now and in the future. Please contact yaakovfaratci@ncsy.org with questions.
    • All children and families are welcome to virtually join us on Sunday afternoon, April 11th for a unique pizza party experience. Parents and children will learn the tips and tricks how to make their own pizza with a professional pizza maker! Details to follow!
    • On Friday night, April 16th, all families are welcome to join us for a musical and fun family Kabbalat Shabbat outside CAS! Dance and sing your way into Shabbos with friends and enjoy some special Shabbos treats! Details to follow!
    • On Sunday, April 25th, all middle schoolers and teens are invited to a special outdoors painting session led by a surprise professional artist! Learn how to create your own masterpiece while you have a great time with your friends! Details to follow!
    • Do you like scavenger hunts? Do you like helping others and doing Mitzvot? We want to invite you to a unique family experience to do both! Join CAS youth as we join together for a fun Chessed activity at our local Stop and Shop in Stamford as we support our local JFS! We will be having a chessed scavenger hunt with some interesting riddles and tasks to solve while you help others as part of our CAS youth food drive! Details to follow!
    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.
    • 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, March 20

    8:20 PMRabbi Cohen and his family: Virtual Havdalah - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613

    Sunday, March 21

    6:10 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/7203757688 Dial in: Password: MB
    7:45 AMCAS Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: 646-558-8656, code: 7052940733# - 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
    10:00 AMRabbi Moshe Taragin: Five Hidden Miracles of Our Redemption from Egypt - zoom.us/j/86922968965 Dial in: (646) 558-8656 , code: 86922968965# - Zoom password: 498100
    5:55 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 - Mishna class, now studying Tractate Pesachim - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
    7:00 PMCAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
    7:45 PMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Virtual Shabbat Hagadol Drasha - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613

    Monday, March 22

    5:40 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/7203757688 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: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
    10:15 AMBob Abrams: The Tanach Club - Reading Exodus before Pesach - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
    5:55 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 - Mishna class, now studying Tractate Pesachim - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
    7:00 PMCAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
    7:30 PMBob Abrams: Reading Hebrew from the Haggadah - zoom.us/j/87398137469 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 87398137469# - Zoom password: 638134
    8:00 PMRabbi Moshe Kurtz - Dining with an Israeli on the Second Night: Can He Help Me Fulfill My Obligation? - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824

    Tuesday, March 23

    5:40 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/7203757688 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: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
    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
    9:00 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
    5:55 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 - Mishna class, now studying Tractate Pesachim - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
    7:00 PMCAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613

    Wednesday, March 24

    5:40 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/7203757688 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: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
    5:55 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 - Mishna class, now studying Tractate Pesachim - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
    7:00 PMCAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
    8:00 PM(Non)10:30 Shiur: TBD - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824

    Thursday, March 25

    5:40 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/7203757688 Dial in: Password: MB
    7:10 AMSiyum Ta'anit Bechorim: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
    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: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
    8:15 AMSiyum Ta'anit Bechorim: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
    9:30 AMRabbi Moshe Kurtz: Analyzing sermons of Rabbi Norman Lamm - Part 3 - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
    10:30 AMRabbi Daniel Cohen - Pesach Tribute to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks - Part 3: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
    11:00 AMRabbi Daniel Cohen: Inspired Parenting - A Seder Workshop - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
    12:00 PMBob Abrams: Reading Hebrew from the Siddur - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
    5:55 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 - Mishna class, now studying Tractate Pesachim - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
    7:00 PMCAS Mincha/Maariv: - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
    8:00 PMRabbi Moshe Kurtz - The Weekly Talmud: Tractate Makkot - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824

    Friday, March 26

    5:40 AMMishna Brura: - www.zoom.us/j/7203757688 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: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
    3:40 PMRabbi Moshe Kurtz: Community Prayers for Healing - zoom.us/j/8514043665 Dial in: (646) 568-7788, code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613
    3:50 PMRabbi 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 PMCAS Shabbats Daf Yomi: - zoom.us/j/7052940733 Dial in: (646) 558-8656, code: 7052940733# - Zoom password: 015824
    We Wish A Speedy Recovery To
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    Community Announcements
    • JFS SEDER SURVIVAL KIT Your Seder Survival Kit includes: Everything you need for your kosher for Passover Seder plate, including a roasted shank bone, horseradish, charoset, green herbs, a roasted egg and an orange, A delicious kosher for Passover dessert (serves 6-8), A bouquet of roses All items will be provided by Seasons Kosher of Scarsdale, under supervision of the Vaad haRabonim of Queens and contain nuts and gluten. Your $180 contribution also provides: A donation to the JFS of Greenwich Family Farm Stand, powered by Mike's Organic, offering free organic food to families enrolled in our FACTS program, A donation to JFS of Greenwich to continue our mission of helping people in need within our community.Pick up your kit at the parking lot of Greenwich Reform Synagogue, 92 Orchard Street, Cos Cob, on Thursday, March 25 between 4-7 p.m.Click here to place your order by Sunday, March 21!Questions? Contact Melissa Knee or call 203-622-1881
    • 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.
    • REGISTRATION FOR THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY CT JEWISH BASEBALL LEAGUE (FCCJBL) IS NOW OPEN Boys and Girls, Pre-K through Grade 6 are invited to sign up. All games will take place in Stamford on Sunday mornings, 4/11-6/13. $100 registration fee includes uniforms and gear. Sign up info: www.fccjbl.org. Please reach out to Ari Goldstein at info@fccjbl.org for any questions
    • BEST SELLING AUTHOR BRUCE FEILER will speak at 4:30 March 21 at Temple Sinai's annualJoan Bruder Danoff Lecture Series.Feiler , the author of Walking the Bible , will discuss "The Jewish Voice in American Culture Tomorrow ".To register for the webinar contact Benjamin.magidson@yahoo.com.Call Temple Sinai for more information. 322.1649
    • 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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