Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Shabbat Shalom from CAS

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Balak July 16, 2022 17 Tamuz 5782 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Mincha 7:00 PM/8:12 PM Candle Lighting 8:07 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00 AM/8:00 AM/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:25 AM Shmuel Class 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 9:57 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code of Jewish Law 7:10 PM Mincha 8:00 PM Havdalah 9:06 PM Shabbat Shalom Thank God, we had a very meaningful Agudath Sholom Journey of Body and Soul in Israel. We look forward to returning to Stamford, God willing, on July 25th. This Sunday begins the three weeks of mourning in the Jewish calendar with the fast of the 17th of Tamuz. The actual date of the 17th of Tamuz is on Shabbat, but since we cannot fast on Shabbat due to the celebratory nature of the day, we fast on Sunday. The season marks not only the tragedy of the destruction of the Batei Mikdashot, the Temples in Jerusalem, but numerous tragedies in Jewish history. There are numerous laws designed to evoke the sadness of this time such as not listening to live music, no weddings or haircuts. Yet, the laws alone are not the end goal of this period. The goal is to evoke within each of us self reflection and recommitment to forging a world through our actions that is worthy of the rebuilding of the Temple and redemption. Do the words that we speak hurt or heal? Do we seize opportunities to elevate ourselves and our community? If you are not yet on our Making Mitzvah Moments WhatsApp group, please join here. Maimonides teaches that every day the world is in balance and one mitzvah can elevate the entire world. God willing, through the mourning of the three weeks, we will merit to witness peace, the rebuilding of the Beit Hamikdash, and a world in which everyone sees the Divine in every human being. May we witness this era speedily and in our days. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Balak with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here The Haftarah for Balak is read from Micah 5:6-6:8 Haftarah for Balak - summary by Chabad.org - click here Haftarah for Balak - summary by Haftarah Helper - click here The Fast of the 17th of Tamuz is observed from 4:24 AM - 8:58 PM. This marks the beginning of the Three Weeks of Mourning for the loss of our Holy Temples. Would you like to read the Torah or Haftarah for your bar mitzvah parsha? Let us know by clicking here! Three Weeks and 17th of Tamuz  Fast Begins: Sunday at 4:24 AM Fast Ends Sunday at 8:58 PM Quick Insights Aish Hatorah Orthodox Union Pictures from the CAS Journey of Body and Soul to Israel  Click here CAS is our Sanctuary  Click here to read Rabbi Cohen's message Making Mitzvah Moments Opportunity  Last week, John Fang - chef and co-owner of Kam Pei 2 - passed away unexpectedly. Kam Pei 2 is located right next to Beldotti Bakery. For years, John and his wife Vanessa have worked hard to build their business. The restaurant has now been closed for 3 weeks. Read more about it here. This is a great opportunity to reach out to the greater local community and support this family. If you would like to make a donation to help, you can donate on the CAS website. We wish comfort to Fang Family on the passing of John.If you are not yet on our Making Mitzvah Moments WhatsApp group, please join here. Condolences to Julie Daniel on the passing of her mother, Norine Krasnogor 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 Alison & Nate Pava on the birth of a baby boy! Mazal Tov to big sister Leah! to Annie & Jeremy Watman on the birth of a baby girl, Selah Zohar Leviya/Selah Porter! Mazal Tov to big brothers Judah and Ezra! to Lynn & Harvey Berman on the arrival of a grandson! to Dinah Miller & Seth Marlowe on Noah's appointment as incoming Orthodox Rabbi at Harvard Hillel! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Thank You to Yonnie Rubenfeld, Benjamin Folkinshteyn, Elana Barer, and Rina Miller for organizing a very successful Adult Carnival! Click here for photos of the event. Please Keep In Your Prayers The Rabbi of Anshei Shalom in West Hempstead - Rabbi Soniker, and his wife - had a Baby Boy several weeks ago. The child went through severe trauma at birth, and is in the NICU on a Ventilator. His situation is very precarious. Uriel ben Chaya Esther. Wishing a Refuah sheleima and may we share good news. Shabbat Topics & Participants Shmuel Class Mark Wagshul 10:30 AM Shiur Rabbi Dr. Jeff Cahn: "The Original Three Weeks" Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudat Shlishit Shiur Rabbi Dr. Jeff Cahn: "Siyum on Mesechet Yevamot" Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Deliveries: Marjory & Bob Abrams in honor of Marjory's mother, Rita Edelston's 90th birthday Chapel Kiddush: The Karsch Family Sanctuary Kiddush: Harvey & Helene Kaminski in honor of the birth of their granddaughter Sign Up For These Events sign up Twilight Zone and Torah Monday, July 18 - 7:00 PM learn more Girl Talk But Make It Torah Monday, July 18 - 8:00 PM sign up Mens Club BBQ & Craft Beer Night Thursday, July 21 - 8:00 PM learn more Scholar in Residence Weekend with Rav Boaz Mori Shabbat, July 30 sign up CAS Movie Club Sunday, July 31 - 8:00 PM sign up CAS Youth Kol Nearim Tallis Fundraiser Monday, August 1 sign up Tisha BAv Virtual Seminar with Dr. David Bernstein Sunday, August 7 - 11:30 AM sign up Womens Book Club Tuesday, August 9 - 8:15 PM learn more Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships CAS Announcements NEW TO STAMFORD? SHABBAT SHMOOZE on Shabbat afternoon August 13th, 4-6 PM at the home of Meg and Yoav Haron. More info forthcoming on the CAS website. For more info, contact membership chair, Hilary Goldstein at goldenberg.hilary@gmail.com. HEBREW READING CRASH COURSE LEVEL ONE CAS joins with the National Jewish Outreach Program for a Virtual Crash Course in Hebrew. Begins Monday, July 11th, at 7:00pm EDT on Zoom. Designed for Jews who have little or no background in Hebrew, this class focuses on teaching the Hebrew alphabet and basic reading skills. Five weekly 60 minute sessions with an additional (optional) Q & A session at the end of each class. click here to register. You will receive required course materials and the class link the day before the class. 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 or Rabbi Kurtz rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org or rabbikurtz@cas-stamford.org 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. Shabbat Shalom Michael Feldstein's latest column  click here Weekday Schedule Shacharit Shacharit: Sunday 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM Mincha Mincha: Sunday 8:00 PM, Monday-Thursday 8:10 PM, Friday 7:00 PM/8:07 PM Candles Friday 8:02 PM Sunday Tzom Tammuz CAS Adult Education Join one of our CAS classes. Click for up to date schedule We Wish A Speedy Recovery To Avraham ben Sussa Dov ben Pnina Eliezer ben Chana Freidel bat Esther Gitel Batya bat Tamar Mayeerah Brondel bat Fayga Mahtell Nechama Miriam bat Devorah Nira bat Rachel Rachel bat Gitel Raizel bat Liba Golde Sheina bat Ester Shimshon ben Breva Shoshana bat Mazal Yaakov Eli ben Sara Fruma Yehudit bat Chaya Rochel Click here to add a name to this list Community Announcements JOIN UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION'S BEN GROUP FOR A "BACKYARD SUMMER SOCIAL," Thursday, July 21st (rain date July 28th), 6:45pm to 8:45pm, outdoors at a private home in Stamford, CT.Enjoy drinks, lawn games, light refreshments, and plenty of schmoozing! It is a great chance to meet new people, make friends, and network. $18, sign up at www.ujf.org/summerFor more information contact Sharon Franklin at 203-321-1373 ext. 1004 or email at sharon@ujf.org. BEN = Boomer Engagement Network and is for Jewish singles in their 40's, 50's & 60's. SCHOKE JFS IS HERE TO SUPPORT YOU - LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS Schoke Jewish Family Service offers a wide range of support groups to meet the various needs of the community and to help families and individuals with the transitions and challenges of life. Currently, all support groups meet on Zoom. The Divorce Support Group - Mondays, 1:00 PM; Bereavement Support Group - Thursdays, 7:30 PM; Caregiver Support Groups - Every other Sunday, 11:15 AM and every other Wednesday, 7:30 PM; COVID Support - Thursdays, 4:00 PM, 1st and 3rd Thursdays; Brain Fitness Group - Mondays, 10:30 AM and Wednesdays, 10:30 AM; Healing Chair Yoga - Class schedule to be announced on the website. To join the support groups, please fill out the form at: www.ctjfs.org/counseling/groups/ or contact Brooke Davidson, Director of Clinical and Family Life Services at bdavidson@ctjfs.org or 203-921-4161.

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