Congregation Agudath Sholom
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| Terumah | February 25, 2023 | 4 Adar 5783 |
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| Friday | | Candle Lighting | 5:21 PM | | Mincha | 5:26 PM | | Shabbat | | Shacharit | 7:00 AM/8:00 AM/9:00 AM | | Latest Shema | 8:40 AM | | Sephardic Minyan | 8:45 AM | | Shmuel Class | 9:00 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 9:50 AM | | Bob's Basics | 10:00 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Post Kiddush conversation with Yedidya Rabinowitz | 12:00 PM | | Code of Jewish Law | 4:20 PM | | Mincha | 5:10 PM | | Havdalah | 6:22 PM |
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A financial prospectus generally warns that past results are no guarantee of the future. We can never be assured that an investment in a company is going to yield dividends. However, in the realm of the spiritual, God assures eternal rewards. God states in this week's Torah portion of Terumah, "Make for me a Sanctuary, I will dwell in them." Notice that the object of the verse is not "it" referring to the sanctuary, but "them" signifying the people. God promises us that if we make space for Him in our lives, dedicate our talents and treasure to him, and give from the heart, he will shower us with his eternal blessings. In this spirit, I want to thank everyone who has contributed thus far to our annual dinner paying tribute to our worthy honorees - Meredith & David Cohen, Sandy & Michael Kamen and Jessica & Eytan Sosnovich. If you have not yet added your name to our growing list of donors, please give from the heart and make a generous investment in our future. We are excited to offer a full array of Purim programming and readings. One of the prime mitzvot of Purim is Matanot L'Evyonim, gifts to the needy. We encourage everyone to bring food for the Freedberg Family Kosher Food Pantry to the shul this coming week and especially on Monday evening, March 6th, during the Fast of Esther when you arrive for the Megillah Reading. Click here for more info about foods to bring. Take a moment to contribute to the Purim Charity Fund to fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot L'evyonim. We will be wishing farewell this Shabbat morning to Mark Totaj. Please join us at the end of the 9 AM minyan for a send off and enjoy the cake in his honor at kiddush. We will also be hosting a post Kiddush conversation with Yedidya Rabinowitz who serves in the IDF and is recognized as an elite athlete. He is in Stamford for the next few months training for the Israeli national team. Noah will lead a youth program during the presentation. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Shabbat Information
- Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Terumah with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here
- Read Rabbi Kurtz's weekly halachic essays on the parsha here.
- The Haftarah is read from Kings I 5:26-6:13
- Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here
- Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here
- Would you like to read the Torah or Haftara for your bar mitzvah parsha? Let us know by clicking here.
Parsha Icebreakers (Courtesy of Yaakov Moshe Shmidman) - What is your favorite or a worthy tzedaka (V'yikchu li truma)?
- What is your dream house (V'asu li mikdash v'shachanti b'socham)?
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CAS ANNUAL DINNER
March 19, 5pm Gather the people to me that I may let them hear My words, in order that they may learn to revere Me as long as they live on earth, and may so teach their children. Gather to celebrate our honorees for their Dedication and commitment to our community...
Guests of Honor
Meredith and David Cohen
Young Leadership Award
Jessica and Eytan Sosnovich
Community Service Award
Sandy and Michael Kamen | Thanks to our participants who have signed up to date! Why not join them? | Barbara & Ron Ashkenas
Gayle & Mitchell Bell
Stacie & Aaron Berk
Lynn & Harvey Berman
Linda Beson Nursing Fund
Stephanie & Josh Bilenker
Jodi & Richard Boxer
Eileen & Robert Breakstone
Carol & Wil Brewer
Judith & Jeffrey Cahn
Anita & Richard Chargar
Meredith & David Cohen
Elise & Steven Cohen
Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Joseph Cohen
Emily & Zvi Dubitzky
Jessica & Levi Dulitz
Can Dyman
Rita Edelston
Arlene Ettinger
Jan & Ross Evans
Debra & Daniel Faizakoff
Mariya Feldman and Alex Abramov
Jennie & Ben Folkinshteyn
Rhoda & Avram Freedberg
Gayle & Richard Frohwirth
Miriam & Joseph Gelb
Judy & Howard Goldstein
Shira & Ethan Green
Elise Kamen & Steven Grossblatt and Family | Rachel & Jeremy Hager
Kamal Haron
Sandra & Michael Kamen
Elizabeth & Efrem Kamen
Heather & Marc Kamen and Family
Helene & Harvey Kaminski
Flora & Carl Kaufman
Lonnie Keene
Elissa & Philip Klapper
Carol & Allen Krim
Michelle & Ron Kutas
Lorraine & David Kweskin
Hannah & Ilan Lastoff
Tamar & Jason Levine
David Levine
Marla & Jason Lewis
Ana & Albert Lilienfeld
Gwen Lopez-Cohen
Lorraine Hutzler & James Marcus
Susan & Len Mark
Rhonda Schaffer-Maron & Jeffrey Maron
Marilyn & Howard Marwill
Deborah & Neil Metviner
Janice & Jake Meyer
Kori & Bill Meyers
Bruce Newman
Barbara Novak
Doreen & Howard Nusbaum
Alex & Brett Olsson
Dawn Park | Anne Peskin
Cindy & David Pitkoff
Marina Sapir & Alex Podelko
Esti & Stu Pollak
Judy & Bob Raymond
Roberta & Barry Richter
The Romanowitz Family
Gayle & Howard Rothman
Linda & Len Russ
Shira & Jason Saibel
Toby Schaffer
Aviva & Paul Schieber
Ivy & Marvin Schildkraut
Ilyse & Dean Schuckman
Rochelle & Edward Senker
Wendy & Jared Siegel
Kathy & Gary Sosnovich
Amy & Samuel Sroka
Eve & Philip Steinmetz
Liba & Steven Steinmetz
Judith Dalgin & Norman Suchin
Joanne Hoffer & Lee Tawil
Laura & Seth Tobin
Sandi & Stuart Waldstreicher
Sharon & Simeon Wohlberg
Harrison Wreschner
Shushannah & Ari Yasgur
Hillary & Robert Zitter
Navah & David Zizmor |
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| Michael Feldstein - Things I Learned While Sitting Shiva for Our Daughter click here |
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- to Dani & Michael Levine on the birth of a baby boy, Tzvi David, Nathanial David! Mazal Tov to big sister Julia, Aunt and Uncle Tamar and Jason Levineand cousins Orli and Ayal!
- to Bruce Newman on the arrival of a granddaughter, Rosie Ava, Shoshana Avital, named after Rose Newman, of blessed memory.
- to Rabbi Kurtz and all of the participants in the upcoming siyum on Tractate Megillah!
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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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- and Best Wishes to Mark Totaj, who is leaving us this Shabbat. We will miss you!
- to Elana Barer, Ben Folkinshteyn, Marla Lewis, Rina Miller, Sol Redlich, Miriam and Josh Sperber, and Yonnie Rubinfeld (chair) for organizing a great 80s Purim party!
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Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Shmuel Class | Mark Wagshul | | Bob's Basics | Bob Abrams | | Shiur | Levi Feller | | Code of Jewish Law | Rabbi Yossi Kamman | | Seudat Shlishit Divrei Torah | Marvin Schildkraut and Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
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| Challah Deliveries: Gwen Lopez-Cohen In memory of Elizabeth "Betsy" Lopez |
| Chapel Kiddush: The Michelson Family in memory of Stanley Michelson's 11th yahrzeit - may his memory be a blessing |
| Sanctuary Kiddush/Seudat Shlishit: Ivy & Marvin Schildkraut In commemoration of the yahrzeits of Marvin's father, Samuel Schildkraut (Shaul ben Yizchak) and mother, Mabel Schildkraut (Miriam bas Yehoshua Dov) |
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The Jerusalem Journey Teen Israel Experience
Tuesday, July 4
The Anne Samson Jerusalem Journey (TJJ) is a four-week touring experience in Israel for public school students. TJJ is an exhilarating, action-packed, transformative journey which allows participants to learn more about their Jewish heritage and culture by interfacing with the history, people, and Land of Israel. TJJ is highly subsidized for public school students - $3,299.For more information, contact Dovi Siderson - sidersond@ncsy.org |
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- LINK TO FUNERAL SERVICES FOR TOVA FELDSTEIN Z"L If you are interested in a video recording of the funeral service for Tova Feldstein, please send an email request to Sharon Feldstein at SharonFeldstein@gmail.com and she will send it to you.
- WOMEN'S MEGILLAH READING We are planning a Megillah reading for women at CAS on the evening of Purim, March 6th, and would love to have new readers join; this is also a great opportunity for our younger women 12 and older. You can choose how many pesukim to read so everyone can feel comfortable learning and reading. And yes there's an App for that (to learn the reading). If you are interested, please email ronsichel@aol.com or zionadoft@yahoo.com
- ANNUAL PRE PESACH PSA All non-processed meat and chicken is kosher for Pesach. Buy now and freeze for Pesach before prices go up.(Please note: This doesn't apply to ground meat)
- NEW INITIATIVE FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING FERTILITY CHALLENGES Are you or someone you know experiencing fertility challenges or pregnancy loss? If you/they could use help with meals, please reach out to Chani Zweiter at chani.kovacs@gmail.com and she can arrange meals for the family. The recipient can remain anonymous and will receive dinners from strictly kosher homes. The community is here to support those experiencing difficult challenges.
- NEW: MONTHLY YOUNG COUPLES SOUL STUDY GROUP WITH RABBI COHEN A monthly class for young couples to discuss how the Torah provides us with valuable insights in our daily lives. This class will rotate between the homes of participants and meets on the last Monday night of the month beginning on Monday, Jan 30th at 7:30 PM. Rabbi Cohen will speak on Timeless Tips for Great Marriage from the Story of the Exodus. Light appetizers will be served. Host Committee: Stacey & Aaron Berk, James & Lorraine Marcus, Alex & Brett Olssen, Tali & Jesse Salver, Eve & Phil Steinmetz and Michal & Yishai Zwiren. Contact Lorraine Hutzler for further details and to join. Lorraine.Hutzler@gmail.com
- BECOME A SENIOR AMBASSADOR Senior Ambassadors ensure that as a community we elevate our commitment to the older members of our shul. Responsibilities of Senior Ambassadors are the following:
- Active Member of Healing Visits
- Kiddush Assistance and Partner with Youth Kiddush Ambassadors
- Support Senior Events (Holiday, Educational, Social)
- Eyes and Ears for Our Clergy
- Erev Shabbat Shalom Calls
If you would like to join the team, please email Rabbi Cohen in the weeks ahead. - HEALING VISITS UPDATE Please consider joining this important group. 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. We send out updates as needed. If you like to join this Mitzvah mission, please contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org.
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| Shacharit | Shacharit: Sunday 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM | | Mincha | Mincha: Sunday-Thursday 5:30 PM, Friday 5:34 PM | | Candles Friday | 5:29 PM |
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Update on Rabbi Cohen's & Rabbi Kurtz's Open Office HoursOpen Office Hours are an opportunity to drop by to see our Rabbis without an appointment. They will be available in their office for guidance or a chat. Rabbis will not schedule meetings during these hours, which will be held around the same time each week. Call the office to confirm Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Kurtz are not attending to an urgent matter outside the synagogue. Open Office Hour Times for this Week Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Friday, March 3, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM at Beldotti Bakeries, 605 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06905, USA
Rabbi Moshe Kurtz - Monday, February 27, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at CAS
- Wednesday, March 1, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at CAS
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We Wish A Speedy Recovery To |
- Asher Anshel Eliezer ben Baila
- Carmiya Chaya Hadas bat Tziporah Miriam
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- REGISTRATION FOR FCCJBL JEWISH BASEBALL LEAGUE IS OPEN! This league is a shomer Shabbat league for children ages 4-12. All games will be played on Sundays, starting 4/16-6/18. Sign up on www.fccjbl.org. Please reach out to info@fccjbl.org with any questions.
- FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY BENNETT LECTURE IN JUDIAC STUDIES PRESENTS "AN EVENING WITH JOEL GREY" March 2 at 7:30pm. Academy Award, Tony Award and Emmy Award Winner Joel Grey is the Director of acclaimed Yiddish production of Fiddler on the Roof. Tickets: $10 to be purchased from the Quick Center Box Office at quickcenter.fairfield.edu or call 203-254-4010
- TWIST AND SIP CHALLAH BRAIDING EVENT March 9, 7:30pm, JCC. Mom's Night Out featuring Master Challah Baker, Rochie Pinson, author of the international bestselling "Rising!" The Book of Challah" and "The KIDs Book of Challah: Challah Adventures for the Whole Family". Tickets $25 for JCC members, $45 for the community before February 25. Participants will braid two challahs and receive a signed copy of Rochie's latest cookbook. For information, contact swaldstreicher@stamfordjcc.org. To register, Click here.
- THE STAMFORD CHEVRA KADISHA WELCOMES RABBI DR. SHLOMO BRODY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EIMATAI Sunday, March 12th, at 8PM, at the Young Israel of Stamford, for an important lecture: "New Dilemmas in End-of-Life Care: Halakhic Perspectives" Free and open to the entire community.
- ORTHODOX YOUNG SINGLE PROFESSIONALS WHITE PLAINS SHABBATON March 24-25. Ages 24-36. $130 Early Bird Rate, $150 after March 1st. Includes meals, program & accommodations. For information, visit yiwp.org/shabbaton23. Contact shabbaton2023@yiwp.org for questions.
- SCHOKE JFS IS HERE TO SUPPORT YOU - LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS Bereavement Support Group available at Schoke Jewish Family Service, for more information please contact, Rebekah Kanefsky, Interim Director of Clinical and Family Life Services at rkanefsky@ctjfs.org or 203-921-4161.
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