Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Shabbat Shalom from CAS

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Shemot January 14, 2023 21 Tevet 5783 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Candle Lighting 4:30 PM Mincha 4:35 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00 AM/8:00 AM/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:57 AM Sephardic Minyan 9:00 AM Shmuel Class 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 9:59 AM Bob's Basics 10:00 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code of Jewish Law 3:30 PM Mincha 4:20 PM Havdalah 5:31 PM Shabbat Shalom One of the most heroic moments in Jewish history is the dedication of two women to saving the children from the murderous decree of Pharaoh. The Torah states that the midwives, Shifra and Puah, risked their own lives to save the children. They serve as models of heroism and principled living. Their awe and reverence for God buttressed their faith in the face of Pharaoh's threats. Their stance is reminiscent of the heroic words of a righteous Gentile who saved Jews during the Holocaust, Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who decided courageously, "I would rather stand with God against man than man against God." To learn more about him, click here. In the spirit of Shifra and Puah, I am joining with Rabbis across the country and the RCA in raising awareness about an important organization, SHIFRA (formerly "In Shifra's Arms"). The organization is devoted to saving Jewish lives by empowering Jewish women through unplanned pregnancy crises and after birth. It is a unique Jewish support network for nurturing Jewish women through unplanned pregnancy crises and helping them thrive as mothers and women. For more information contact me or Erica Pearlman (erica@jewishpregnancyhelp.org) or visit https://jewishpregnancyhelp.org. We are looking forward to a wonderful Shabbos together and excited to welcome the teens to the main sanctuary to assist in leading the service and sharing words of Torah. We hope this will be a monthly event and supplement the teen minyanim. Join me on Monday, January 22nd for a luncheon with Rabbi David Stav, founder of Tzohar, who will address the topic of Secular and Religious, Israel 2023: Is Concern Warranted? Sign up in the Events section below. Finally, please consider joining one of our Jewish journeys this spring and summer to Morocco and Israel. We will be hosting an informational zoom session for the Israel Family experience on Monday evening at 8:30 PM using this Zoom link. Meeting ID: 878 3423 3296 and Passcode: 582653. Wishing your families a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Shemot 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 Shemot is read from Isaiah 27:6-28:13 then skipping to 29:22-23 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) A way or a time you connected to your Jewish identity (Moshe realized his Jewish identity when he saw the Jews suffering as slaves). The hardest physical labor or exertion you have ever done (the Jews intense physical exertion as slaves). We had a great Man Up Bar Mitzvah trip to visit Rabbi Pincus at Tiferes Stam this past Sunday to learn the inside story on Tefillin and buy new pairs for the special mitzvah. Mazal Tov to Jack, Max, Eli and Mason and their families on their Bnai Mitzvah in the months ahead and may they be inspired in mitzvah observance for many years! Condolences to Linda Rezak, Rachel Haron and the entire Rezak/Haron families on the passing of Larry Rezak to Gwen Lopez Cohen on the passing of her mother, Elizabeth "Betsy" Lopez to Ayelet Rand on the passing of her grandfather, Leo Petrover/Yehudah ben Shlomo 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 Welcome new members Renana & Avi Teplitsky and their children Aden, Dylan and Minna! new members Sara Fay & Shmuel Goldis and their daughter Emma! Shabbat Topics & Participants Shmuel Class Mark Wagshul Bob's Basics Bob Abrams Shiur Rabbi Shimmy Trencher: "New Year's Resolutions and the Torah: Can We Actually Change?" Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudat Shlishit Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: Avada Kedavra - Halachic Implications of Cursing, Prayer and Using the Divine Name Thanks To Our Sponsors Challah Deliveries: Shira & Steven Manheimer in memory of Shira's sister - Sarah Bolensky - on her 4th yarzheit 7AM Kiddush: Ana & Albert Lilienfeld in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Albert's father, Jacob Lilienfeld/Yaakov ben Yosef Chapel Kiddush: Hillary & Bob Zitter in honor of Irwin Niedober Sanctuary Kiddush: CAS Youth in celebration of teen director Dovi Siderson's recent marriage to Rivkie Elman and to welcome Rivkie to Stamford! Paid Advertisement Sign Up For These Events sign up CAS Blood Drive Sunday, January 22 - 9:00 AM sign up A Luncheon Conversation with Rabbi David Stav Monday, January 23 - 12:00 PM sign up Agudath Womens Crafty Ladies Salon Wednesday, January 25 - 10:00 AM sign up CAS Young Families Waffle Bar Party Sunday, January 29 - 9:30 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 learn more The Jerusalem Journey Teen Israel Experience Tuesday, July 4 Upcoming Events 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 Agudath Sholom Jewish Book Club - New Book!  Thursday, January 19 - 9:15 AM Beginning January 19th, we will be studying To this Very Day: Fundamental Questions in the Bible Study by Rabbi Amnon Bazak. In this work, Rabbi Bazak seeks to help the reader navigate both the traditional and academic sources that inform our understanding of the formation of Tanach. To learn more, please contact Rabbi Moshe Kurtz at rabbikurtz@cas-stamford.org CAS Announcements SAVE THE DATE! THE CAS SEPHARDIC MINYAN INVITES YOU TO "MIDDLE FEASTERN" February 11, 8pm. An evening of Sephardic food, drink, music, and good friends. Adults of all ages and backgrounds are welcome! Further details and sign up to follow. For more info contact Meredith Cohen at meredithcohen123@gmail.com or Tina Notik at shimrat.notik@gmail.com. SAVE THE DATE! 80S PURIM PARTY AT AGUDATH SHOLOM Saturday Night, February 25th. "Bring back the 80's with a totally tubular purim party! Live music, great food , 80's themed mixed drinks and Master Mentalist, David Rosenfeld (www.davidrosenfeldmagic.com). Get dressed in your favorite 80's themed costume for a chance at winning a best dressed prize and bragging rights". Open to the entire community. Be on the lookout for signup on the CAS website in the coming weeks. For more info, contact Yonnie Rubinfeld at jason.rubinfeld23@gmail.com. MAKING MITZVAH MOMENTS FOR JFS We are redoubling our efforts this season and beyond to support the Schoke JFS Kosher Food Pantry. Join Giving Thursdays at CAS. Drop off food on Thursdays (pick up an extra item when shopping for Shabbat) and we will deliver to the food pantry on Fridays. Items needed are Olive Oil/Vegetable Oil, Canned Tuna/Salmon in Water, Boxed Milk, Oat and Almond Milk, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Jarred Tomato Sauce and also consider purchasing items at Virtual Grocery Store - Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service (ctjfs.org/virtualgrocerystore). Thank you in advance! BRIDGING THE GENERATIONS Agudath Sholom is partnering with Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy to create cross-generational conversations and relationships. As King David envisioned, "Youths and maidens alike, old and young together (Psalms 148:12)." We are offering the opportunity for members of our shul to make time once a week to speak with students of BCHA, to learn from each other and forge meaningful connections. If you are interested in participating, please contact either Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Kurtz. We thank Alisa Weisser and Rabbi Josh Rosenfeld for spearheading this program. NEW WOMEN'S LEARNING OPPORTUNITY! We are starting a regular Shabbat afternoon group for women in the community to learn together. We will have a rotation of presenters preparing the chaburah-style learning. More details coming soon! If you are interested in getting involved with this initiative in any way, please contact Diane Cohen, Marisa Kurtz or Devorah Weinstock. 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. Light appetizers will be served. Host Committee: Stacey & Aaron Berk, James & Lorraine Marcus, Alex & Brett Olssen, Tali & Jessie 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. Shabbat Shalom Michael Feldstein's Latest Article  click here Weekday Schedule Shacharit Shacharit: Sunday 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday 7:00 AM/8:30 AM, Tuesday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM Mincha Mincha: Sunday-Thursday 4:45 PM, Friday 4:43 PM Candles Friday 4:38 PM Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day 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 Chava bat Miriam 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 Sara bat Barbara Sheva Pearel bat Devorah 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 JOIN US FOR THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OPEN HOUSE & INCLUSION FAIR Happening on January 15th, 3-4:30 PM at the Friendship Circle's new space, 48 Union St. Children in Grades 1-6 and their parents are invited to participate in a fully immersive fair - created by therapists and educators- in which they'll explore various special needs, experience sensory overload situations, and learn how to accept, interact, and be more inclusive to others. In addition, there will be an Inventor Mentor show for the kids, refreshments, popcorn bar, and more.RSVP today at www.FriendshipCT.com/fair! PLEASE JOIN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL AND THE INTERFAITH COUNCIL OF SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT AT THE MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY RALLY AND MARCH Monday, January 16th, 10AM Rally, March 11AM; Commencing at Bethel AME Church, 150 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford, CT. Please join us to show our support for this important event. The theme is "I have Decided to Stick with Love, Hate Is Too Great A Burden to Bear." In these times of increased hatred, it is more important than ever for the Jewish community to express our love and support for other communities. You are invited to make your own signs; masks are suggested but not mandatory. Please contact Sharon Lewis, Director, JCRC, slewis@ujf.org. UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF STAMFORD, NEW CANAAN & DARIEN, JCRC: BUILDING BRIDGES WITH BOOKS-A COMMUNITY READ EVENT: I'M POSSIBLE: A STORY OF SURVIVAL; A TUBA AND THE SMALL MIRACLE OF A BIG DREAM, RICHARD ANTOINE WHITE January 24th at 6:30pm. If you want to be inspired and feel good, you want to read this book and attend this event! Book discussion groups in mid-January, culminating event January 24th at the Ferguson Library. Books are available at the library or for purchase at Elm Street Books in New Canaan. For more information and to register: ujf.org/books2023. Event sponsors: UJF, Mayor's Multicultural Council, Interfaith Council of Southwest Connecticut, Ferguson Library and Elm Street Books. 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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