Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Shabbat Shalom from CAS

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Mishpatim Shabbat Mevarchim February 18, 2023 27 Sh'vat 5783 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Candle Lighting 5:12 PM Mincha 5:17 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00 AM/8:00 AM/9:00 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Latest Shema 8:46 AM Shmuel Class 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 9:53 AM Bob's Basics 10:00 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code of Jewish Law 4:15 PM Mincha 5:05 PM Havdalah 6:14 PM Shabbat Shalom We bless the new month of Adar this Shabbat and also begin the first of the Four Special Shabbatot prior to Pesach. Join us on Friday night for a ruach filled Kabbalat Shabbat in honor of Shabbat Mevarchim and Adar. Rosh Chodesh this coming week will be on Tuesday and Wednesday. We will host a Hamantashen Give Away event next Friday, February 24th in partnership with Beldotti Bakery between noon and 1 PM at the bakery. We are also blessed to host a pre-Purim party and Purim Seudah. Visit the Events section below to sign up. Shabbat Parshat Shekalim marks the occasion of the collection of the half shekel to replenish the Temple treasury and, in the time of the Torah, to fund the building of the Mishkan. The Midrash offers a cryptic comment about the mitzvah. The Rabbis explain that Moshe did not understand God's command to take the shekel and God showed Moshe a coin of fire to illustrate what exactly should be collected. Why of fire? The answer is as relevant today as in the time of the Torah. Money, like fire, possesses the potential to be helpful or hurtful. Used properly, fire can cook food or provide heat. However, fire can go out of control and burn and destroy. The same applies to money. It can be used as a vehicle for good, but too much devotion to it can lead to a person's downfall and destruction. In this spirit, I heard an important piece of advice recently. Never develop too strong an attachment to material possessions. If we do, when we lose them, we will feel as if we have lost a part of ourselves. This will lead to anger, frustration and sadness. Rather, attach yourself to giving, attach yourself to Torah and attach yourself to mitzvoth. Investment in these areas are truly eternal and will yield life long happiness. They can never be lost. In this spirit, we have numerous opportuntities for Tzedakah upcoming. First, please take a moment to contribute to the Purim Charity Fund to fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot L'evyonim. Second, support the annual Youth Purim Fundraiser. We are blessed with an amazing youth team, lay and professional and your investment insures the vitality of our programming. Finally, join us and support our Annual Dinner, which is one month away. This is our most important fundraiser of the year. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and Adar filled with much simcha, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Mishpatim with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here Read Rabbi Kurtz's weekly halachic essays on the parsha here. We remove two Sifrei Torah for Parshat Shekalim which the Maftir reads from Parshas Ki Sisah (Exodus 30:11-16) The Haftarah for Parshat Shekalim is read from Judges 4:4-5:31 Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here We bless the month of Adar - Rosh Chodesh will take place Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon. Molad Adar: Monday, Feb. 20, 12:40 PM and 11 Chalokim. 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) Recall a time when you had to demonstrate integrity (midvar sheker tirchak). Describe something in your life that has been a process (Hashem says he will help Bnei Yisrael conquer Israel little by little). CAS Annual Dinner 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 Click here to sign up Michael Feldstein - Things I Learned While Sitting Shiva for Our Daughter click here Condolences to Philip Klapper on the passing of his father, Mendel (Mel) Klapper, Yosef Menachem Ben Yeshua Heschel 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 Dani & Michael Levine on the birth of a baby boy! Mazal Tov to big sister Julia, Aunt and Uncle Tamar and Jason Levine and cousins Orli and Ayal! to Claudine & Stuart Feurstein on the arrival of a grandson! Mazal Tov to Great-Grandmother Tamara Feurstein and Great Aunt & Uncle Karen & Ira Berk! to Izzy Lustig on recent Bar Mitzvah of his grandson Daniel Majer Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Shabbat Topics & Participants Shmuel Class Mark Wagshul Bob's Basics Bob Abrams Shiur Bob Abrams: Get Ready Cause Here It Comes: Purim! Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudat Shlishit Rabbi Yossi Kamman: Sources and Significance of Wearing Shabbos Clothes, Bigdei Shabbos Thanks To Our Sponsors Challah Deliveries: Gwen Lopez-Cohen In memory of Elizabeth "Betsy" Lopez Early Minyan: Pam & Alan Shanker Chapel Kiddush: Liba and Steven Steinmetz in celebration of their children Jennifer and Ronen's first visit to Stamford as a married couple Sign Up For These Events learn more CAS Annual Festive Dinner Sunday, March 19 - 5:00 PM sign up Conversational Hebrew with Moshe Shapiro Tuesday, February 21 - 10:15 AM sign up CAS Youth Fundraiser - Mishloach Manot Tuesday, February 21 learn more Hamantaschen on the House Friday, February 24 - 12:00 PM sign up Back to 80s Purim Party Shabbat, February 25 - 8:30 PM sign up Siyum Celebration on Meseches Megillah Sunday, February 26 - 9:30 AM sign up CAS Movie Club Sunday, February 26 - 8:00 PM learn more From Bride to Baby: Mikvah FAQs for All Ages and Backgrounds Tuesday, February 28 - 8:00 PM learn more Stamford Mikvah Purim Cards Monday, March 6 learn more Purim Night Megillah Reading and Carnival Monday, March 6 - 6:30 PM order now Shmurah Matzah Sale Monday, March 6 sign up Back to the 80s Purim Seudah Tuesday, March 7 - 5:00 PM sign up BNai Mitzvah Orientation and Information Session Tuesday, March 14 - 7:30 PM sign up Mens Seder at 613 Tuesday, March 21 - 7:00 PM learn more Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships Upcoming Events 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 CAS Announcements 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 CAS MEN'S CLUB PASSOVER FAIR March 12 - In conjunction with the Young Families and Youth Committees. We have a growing number of vendors including Hede the Hat Lady, a costume jewelry vendor, Judaica from the Jewish Quarter, BevMax will be the wine vendor, Brent the Cheese Guy, Mezuzah and Tefillin checking along with BBQ from the Wandering Que. We are working on a Passover Cake vendor as well.The fair will start at 10 am and go until 3 pm. The Wandering Que hasn't given an end time yet. The Youth department is planning activities for our younger members and anyone who is dressed in Egyptian costume will add to the fun. Any recommendations for additional vendors or ideas, please contact Mitchell Bell (203-722-3512 or wizdrbel@yahoo.com). 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. Weekday Schedule Shacharit Shacharit: Sunday 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday 6:30 AM/8:30 AM, Tuesday-Wednesday 6:20 AM/7:30 AM, Thursday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM Mincha Mincha: Sunday-Thursday 5:25 PM, Friday 5:26 PM Candles Friday 5:21 PM President's Day - Office Closed Monday Rosh Chodesh Adar Monday evening - Wednesday afternoon 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 Carmiya Chaya Hadas bat Tziporah Miriam Gittel Batya bat Tamar Naomi bat Ruth Click here to add a name to this list Community Announcements 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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