Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Shabbat Shalom from CAS

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Miketz Chanukah: 6th Day Rosh Chodesh Tevet December 24, 2022 30 Kislev 5783 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Candle Lighting 4:11 PM Mincha 4:16 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00 AM/8:00 AM/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:51 AM Sephardic Minyan 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 9:52 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code of Jewish Law 3:15 PM Mincha 4:05 PM Havdalah 5:13 PM Shabbat Shalom Torah and Light What is the secret of Jewish continuity? I believe it emerges from deepening our commitment to God via Torah and to each other via a smile. First, the Greeks understood the secret of Jewish continuity. For this reason, they sought to Hellenize the Jewish people. Unlike Purim, where Haman sought to annihilate the Jewish people, Anitochus attempted to assimilate our people into oblivion. He forbade the observance of Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, circumcision and, most importantly, the study of Torah. He understood that the future of the Jewish people was intrinsically bound to Torah learning and living. If we do not know who we are as Jews, we will never realize our mission of creating a world infused with ethical monotheism and the light of God. The symbol of the dreidel embodies the centrality of Torah. Can you imagine being told that you were, God forbid, subject to death for studying Torah. What would you do? Would Torah study be worth the risk? Thousands of years ago, rather than perceive the decree as a vacation from school, the young children played dreidel as a ruse to mask their study of Torah. It meant so much to them and their families, it was so much a part of their lives and development, that they could not fathom a world devoid of Jewish education. Torah is the fuel for our future. Secondly, we light candles for Shabbat and Chanukah. What is the take away from the flames of these candles? I learned from my parents it is our responsibility to keep the flame alive and spread it - to keep the fire burning brightly. One of my father's close friends - Geoff Frisch, of blessed memory - lived this idea. He was a successful businessman, but saw life's experiences as a series of opportunities. He said: "I am not concerned whether someone buys from me or not, but whether we are connected as two human beings. If I can make someone smile or make a difference in someone's life, then regardless of the material benefit, I know that I am living for eternity." With God's help, we will all make the world an even brighter place. Shabbat Shalom and Happy Chanukah! Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Miketz with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here Read Rabbi Kurtz's weekly halachic essays on the parsha here. The Haftarah for Shabbat Chanukah is read from Zechariyah 2:17-4:7 Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here Halachic Note: We light the Chanukah Menorah at home before lighting the Shabbat candles. One may not light either Chanukah nor Shabbat lights earlier than Plag HaMincha (3:32 PM). One must be careful to use enough oil (or light a large enough candle) that will remain lit until thirty minutes after the appearance of the stars. Rosh Chodesh is observed from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Because it overlaps with Shabbat and Chanukah, there are many changes/additions to the standard Shabbat liturgy, including the use of three Torah scrolls. Would you like to read the Torah or Haftara for your bar mitzvah parsha? Let us know by clicking here. Miketz Parsha Icebreakers A nickname you have had or your favorite nickname for someone else (Pharaoh calls Yosef Tzafnas Paneach) Your favorite spy movie, book etc. (Yosef accuses the brothers of being spies) Important Youth Announcement  Thank you in advance for ensuring that all children keep food only in the kiddush room and clean up after themselves after they eat. Secondly, please keep an eye on your children, as we have had a few incidents recently with children who have "lost" their parents. End of the Calendar Year Reminder  If you would like to make a prepayment towards future dues, Annual dinner, or other items before December 31st, please contact Matt in the office. Condolences to Sharon Lewis on the passing of her father, Alvin Ashley to Larry Hillman on the passing of his mother, Lorraine Hillman 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 Dovi Siderson on his marriage this coming week to Rivkie Elman! to Anat & Marc Chavkin and Joyce & Barry Chavkin on Avigayil's Bat Mitzvah this past week! to Stephen (& Penny z"l) Block on the arrival of a granddaughter! Mazal Tov to Great Aunt and Uncle Liba & Steve Steinmetz and the entire Block/Steinmetz Family! to Rabbi David & Shara Israel on the engagement of their son, Ari to Gavi Krimsky of Tzur Hadassah/Sharon, MA! to Avielle Movsas & Bradley Goldstein on the birth of a son, Yuval Chaim! Mazal Tov to grandparents Judy & Howard Goldstein, big sister, Leora and to the entire Goldstein and Movsas families! to Hannah & Jordan Sokol and Shira & Mitchell Zucker on the birth of a son and grandson, Eytan Yehoshua! Mazal Tov to Uncle Dovi and the entire Zucker/Sokol family! 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 Mitchell Bell for spearheading the Christmas Meal for the residents of the Pacific House Men's Shelter Shabbat Topics & Participants Shiur Rabbi Dr. Jeff Cahn: Chanukah Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudat Shlishit Izzy Muller Thanks To Our Sponsors Challah Deliveries: Dorothy Jaiven & Family in memory of Leslie Jaiven and Leon Jaiven 7AM Kiddush: Matt Greenberg in honor of the 7am minyan Chapel Kiddush: Toby Schaffer in commemoration of her mother, Julia Macy's yahrzeit Sanctuary Kiddush: Helene & Harvey Kaminski in celebration of their grandson Michael Rubin Starr and in celebration of Chanukah. The entire community is invited to join! Sign Up For These Events sign up Conversational Hebrew with Moshe Shapiro Tuesday, January 3 - 10:15 AM sign up Agudath Womens Crafty Ladies Salon Wednesday, January 11 - 10:00 AM sign up CAS Blood Drive Sunday, January 22 - 9:00 AM sign up CAS Movie Club Sunday, January 29 - 8:00 PM learn more Congregation Agudath Sholom's Jewish Heritage Tour of Exotic Morocco Sunday, May 7 learn more Agudath Sholoms Family Israel Adventure Monday, June 19 learn more Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships Upcoming Events January Mikvah Event On Womens Health, Halacha And Wellness  Sunday, January 8 Join us for a 2 part series on Women's Health, Halacha and Wellness. Part 1: On Sunday, January 8th at 10 AM at CAS we'll focus on our physical health, hearing from Yoetzet Halacha Rivka Alter and Riva Preil DPT on Pelvic Floor Health followed by a Yoga class taught by Shira Ashkenas. Part 2: On Wednesday evening January 18th at 8PM , join us for a panel discussion on Torah and Mental Health with Yoetzet Halacha Dena Block, Mouchka Heller and Dr. Michelle Bloom moderated by Leah Shemtov at a private home. Be on the lookout for the signup on the CAS website in the coming weeks. Literature At Lunch Roundtable Led By Dr. Richard Schwartz  Wednesday, January 18 - 12:00 PM The fifth year of the Literature at Lunch Roundtable will kick off led by Dr. Richard Schwartz in person at CAS and on Zoom. As we enter the "darkest time of the year" what better way to "LIGHTEN" the load than to join our "knock the socks off" discussions. Our first session will give you Chizuk to face the inevitable challenges and obstacles of life that begin from childhood and extend to our departing days....We will read and hear noted Irish poet Dylan Thomas recite his famous poem, "Do Not Go Gently into that Good Night." Our Torah discussions will start with the TWO creations of Light: laid out in the first chapter of Genesis and extend far beyond. We will meet Feb. 25, March 15, April 19, May 17, then June 14th. If you have any questions, please contact rj@richardjschwartz.comZoom Meeting ID: 889 0963 1794, Passcode: 7dvrX9 CAS Announcements IN CASE YOU MISSED IT New England Rabbis Torah on Chanukah AGUDATH SHOLOM ADVENTURES TO MOROCCO AND ISRAEL Registration is now open for two very special Agudath Sholom adventures in this spring and summer. The first is a Jewish Heritage Trip to Morocco from May 7-17, 2023 and the second is a Family Israel Adventure from June 19-29, 2023. Diane and I will be leading both journeys which are open to the entire community. For more info, please be in touch and/or these links for details and registration. CAS Youth News Join the Anim Zemirot Club  Open to pre-Bnai Mitzvah boys 2nd grade and older. Learn how to lead the end of Shabbat morning tefillah - Ein Kelokenu, Aleinu, Anim Zemirot and Shir Shel Yom. Prizes for participation! Meets weekly during Seudah Shlishit- Starts this week! For more info, contact Matt Bernstein (mbernstein954@gmail.com) or Daniel Wallis (dwally89@gmail.com) Weekday Schedule Shacharit Shacharit: Sunday-Monday 7:00 AM/8:30 AM, Tuesday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM Mincha Mincha: Sunday-Thursday 4:20 PM, Friday 4:21 PM Candles Friday 4:16 PM CAS Adult Education Join one of our CAS classes. Click for up to date schedule We Wish A Speedy Recovery To Asher Anshel Eliezer ben Baila Avraham Tzvi ben Teibel Carmiya Chaya Hadas bat Tziporah Miriam Chana bat Devorah Chasa Paya bat Alka Chava bat Miriam Dov ben Pnina Eitan Micha ben Tova Eliezer ben Chana Evan ben Brayna Friedel bat Esther Gittel Batya bat Tamar Lieba Chaya bat Rivka Meita Leah bat Leiba Rachel Naomi bat Ruth Nechama Miriam bat Devorah Rafuel ben Chava Sara bat Barbara Sheva Pearel bat Devorah Shimshon ben Breva Yakov ben Nona Yisrael ben frayda Yizka bat Havah Zelda Chaya bat Chana Masha Click here to add a name to this list Community Announcements 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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