Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Sh'lach Shabbat Mevarchim June 17, 2023 28 Sivan 5783 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Mincha 7:00 PM/8:15 PM Candle Lighting 8:10 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:13 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Shmuel Class 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 9:47 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Daf Yomi 7:10 PM Mincha 8:00 PM Havdalah 9:11 PM Shabbat Shalom Taking Your Breath Away Life is not measured in the breaths we take, but moments that take our breath away. I do not know the source for this aphorism but I believe we would all agree that it rings true. We likely lament that we wish we lived our lives more in sync with this spirit. Too often we are mesmerized by the monotony of life and walk sightless among miracles. We wish not only to count the days of our lives but make them truly count. In the eternal words of King David, Teach us to count our days so we may gain a heart of wisdom. It is not easy. The Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard wrote that boredom is the root of all evil. The routine of daily life coupled with an innate sense of entitlement dulls our senses to the significance of every moment, gift and opportunity. In truth, we may be breathing but we are not alive. Every moment in which we are not tuned into our higher purpose is a moment lost forever. The consequences can be devastating. In this week's Parsha of Shelach we read about the tragic episode of the spies. The underlying theme and tension in the Parsha is exemplified by two words - Raah -to see and Latur - to spy. Each one suggests sight but the implications of each one are very different. All of the leaders saw the same facts in Israel. However, ten of them chose to focus on the problems and only two, Caleb and Yehoshua, focused on the possibilities. Dull to the Divine, these ten men triggered a national hysteria and faith failure and an entire generation of men died in the desert. The raison d'etre of the Jewish people is to inspire an awareness of God in the world, a generation oblivious to God and his infinite power was unworthy to enter the land of Israel and become His ambassadors. The Talmud explains based on the verses in the Torah that as reparations for this historic failure of ten men to see the hand of God, ten men are needed to form a quorum to amplify the name of God through a minyan three times a day. The women did not lack faith. Hence, they are not required to participate in a minyan. It is the men's failure and the men must own it forever. Whether men or women, God is conveying to us one of the most important strategies to truly be awake to the moments that take our breath away. The answers are prayer and blessings. They are the pause that refreshes. Stop and give thanks. Take time to align yourself every day to who you aspire to be. If we do not, life will become a blur. See - Raah - the possibilities and power of the Divine in you and in the world. As the summer begins, take a moment to make a pledge to attend at least one weekday or Sunday minyan. The daily minyan is the heartbeat of the shul. Every Amen counts. Making the time is a matter of priorities. Let me know which day you choose. God willing, all of us in our community will sensitize our senses to the gift of every day and the magnificent blessings endowed to us in every breath we take. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Join MALT (Men's Adult Learning Trip) 2023 Leaving Saturday Night November 25th and Returning Sunday, December 2nd An Inspiring week of Learning, Touring (connected to our learning), Camaraderie In Partnership with Ohr Torah Stone Experience the teachings of Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, Rabbi Kenneth Brander, and many more distinguished scholars and educators. This learning pilgrimage is appropriate, educational, meaningful and inspirational for men ranging from no formal Jewish educational background to Yeshiva graduates. Please join an Informational Meeting, Wednesday evening, June 21st at 6:00 PM at the home of Darona and Tzvi Bernstein - 53 Apple Tree Drive, Stamford. For more info and questions, contact Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein at tbernstein@bcha-ct.org, David Katz at dk@ots.org.il or Rabbi Daniel Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org. Shabbat Topics & Participants Shmuel Class Mark Wagshul Shiur Rabbi Moshe Kurtz Sanctuary Sermon Rabbi Yedidya Atlas: Leadership, Responsibility and Mesirut Nefesh - Defining Today's IDF Post-Kiddush Conversation Rabbi Yedidya Atlas: What Makes a Jewish Army Jewish Pre-Mincha Shiur Rabbi Yedidya Atlas: Halachic Issues and Ramifications of a Jewish Army Seudat Shlishit PJ Jelen: Siyum on Mesechet Chagigah to mark the 1st Yartzeit of Judith Jelen z"l (Yehudis Chena Bas Dovid) Welcome new member Larry Heller! Mazal Tov to Dr. Tina & Yossi Notik on the birth of a baby girl! Mazal Tov to siblings Ella, Yoni, Ari and Coby, grandparents Judy & Nick Contente and Uncle Jake! to Stephanie & Bob Sherman on the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Kate to Justin Diamond! to Deborah & Neil Metviner on the forthcoming marriage of their son Aaron to Amanda Mondre! to Monica & Eric Jankelovits on the engagement of their daughter Lauren to Kevin George of Miami, FL! to Eric & Rebecca Sigman on the occasion of their 20th anniversary! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Deliveries: Greg & Amanda Smith Chapel Kiddush: The Jelen family in commemoration of the 1st Yartzeit of Judith Jelen z"l (Yehudis Chena Bas Dovid) Sanctuary Kiddush: Eric & Rebecca Sigman on the occasion of their 20th anniversary Seudat Shlishit: The Jelen family in commemoration of the 1st Yartzeit of Judith Jelen z"l (Yehudis Chena Bas Dovid). PJ Jelen will be making a Siyum on Mesechet Chagigah to mark the Yartzeit Sign Up for these Events Learn more CAS Annual Meeting Thursday, June 29 - 7:30 PM Learn more Shabbat Guest Rabbi Yedidya Atlas Shabbat, June 17 Sign Up CAS Blood Drive Sunday, June 18 - 9:00 AM Learn more Mommy & Me Playgroup - Mondays sign up Judaism and Technology Monday, June 19 - 7:15 PM sign up A Conversation with Rabbi Shalom Hammer Wednesday, June 21 - 7:30 PM Learn more Young Couples Soul Study Group Thursday, June 22 sign up Pre-Bnai Mitzvah BBQ Meet and Greet Sunday, June 25 - 4:00 PM sign up Twilight Zone and Torah Monday, July 3 - 7:00 PM sign up CAS Movie Club Sunday, July 16 - 8:00 PM Learn more CAS Community Garden Mitzvah Opportunity CAS Youth News Youth Announcement  We are rebooting our youth committee and also reimagining how we can continue to improve the Shabbat youth experience. If you would like to join the committee and/or share some thoughts and ideas, please reach out to Jessica Sosnovich or Rabbi Cohen. CAS Announcements Attention members over 50  We are working to improve friendship and engagement in this age group in the following three ways: Working to improve how we welcome new members over the age of 50 by offering new Members the possibility of meeting with three established Members Starting a committee to brainstorm and implement activities for Members over the age of 50 Create a program for established Members to meet one another through Shabbat meals or at local restaurants Please take a moment to fill out this Engagement Survey and be in touchwith one of us to explore more ways to deepen the warmth of our shul.Bruce Newman (bruce.newman8@gmail.com, 313-549-7014) or RabbiDaniel Cohen (rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org) Michael Feldstein's Latest Article  click here Perek on the Patio is Back!  Join Rabbi Kurtz for Perek on the Patio as he explores themes in the first chapter of Pirkei Avot. Torah, Friends and Tasty Watermelon..what could be better? Meet on the Patio on the Strawberry Hill Side of the Shul. Resumes Shabbat, June 24th 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. The next session will be Thursday evening, June 22nd. Rabbi Cohen will speak on Cultivating Character: The Ethics of Pirkei Avot. 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. Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Tuesday: 6:20/7:30 AM; Wednesday-Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 8:20 PM; Friday: 7:00 PM/8:17 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 8:12 PM CAS Classes Join one of our CAS classes. Click for up to date schedule We Wish A Speedy Recovery To Add a name to this list → We Honor Our Military Jeremy Slen Meni Nehmad Add a name to this list → Community Announcements 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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Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Sh'lach Shabbat Mevarchim June 17, 2023 28 Sivan 5783 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Mincha 7:00 PM/8:15 PM Candle Lighting 8:10 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:13 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Shmuel Class 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 9:47 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Daf Yomi 7:10 PM Mincha 8:00 PM Havdalah 9:11 PM Shabbat Shalom Taking Your Breath Away Life is not measured in the breaths we take, but moments that take our breath away. I do not know the source for this aphorism but I believe we would all agree that it rings true. We likely lament that we wish we lived our lives more in sync with this spirit. Too often we are mesmerized by the monotony of life and walk sightless among miracles. We wish not only to count the days of our lives but make them truly count. In the eternal words of King David, Teach us to count our days so we may gain a heart of wisdom. It is not easy. The Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard wrote that boredom is the root of all evil. The routine of daily life coupled with an innate sense of entitlement dulls our senses to the significance of every moment, gift and opportunity. In truth, we may be breathing but we are not alive. Every moment in which we are not tuned into our higher purpose is a moment lost forever. The consequences can be devastating. In this week's Parsha of Shelach we read about the tragic episode of the spies. The underlying theme and tension in the Parsha is exemplified by two words - Raah -to see and Latur - to spy. Each one suggests sight but the implications of each one are very different. All of the leaders saw the same facts in Israel. However, ten of them chose to focus on the problems and only two, Caleb and Yehoshua, focused on the possibilities. Dull to the Divine, these ten men triggered a national hysteria and faith failure and an entire generation of men died in the desert. The raison d'etre of the Jewish people is to inspire an awareness of God in the world, a generation oblivious to God and his infinite power was unworthy to enter the land of Israel and become His ambassadors. The Talmud explains based on the verses in the Torah that as reparations for this historic failure of ten men to see the hand of God, ten men are needed to form a quorum to amplify the name of God through a minyan three times a day. The women did not lack faith. Hence, they are not required to participate in a minyan. It is the men's failure and the men must own it forever. Whether men or women, God is conveying to us one of the most important strategies to truly be awake to the moments that take our breath away. The answers are prayer and blessings. They are the pause that refreshes. Stop and give thanks. Take time to align yourself every day to who you aspire to be. If we do not, life will become a blur. See - Raah - the possibilities and power of the Divine in you and in the world. As the summer begins, take a moment to make a pledge to attend at least one weekday or Sunday minyan. The daily minyan is the heartbeat of the shul. Every Amen counts. Making the time is a matter of priorities. Let me know which day you choose. God willing, all of us in our community will sensitize our senses to the gift of every day and the magnificent blessings endowed to us in every breath we take. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Join MALT (Men's Adult Learning Trip) 2023 Leaving Saturday Night November 25th and Returning Sunday, December 2nd An Inspiring week of Learning, Touring (connected to our learning), Camaraderie In Partnership with Ohr Torah Stone Experience the teachings of Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, Rabbi Kenneth Brander, and many more distinguished scholars and educators. This learning pilgrimage is appropriate, educational, meaningful and inspirational for men ranging from no formal Jewish educational background to Yeshiva graduates. Please join an Informational Meeting, Wednesday evening, June 21st at 6:00 PM at the home of Darona and Tzvi Bernstein - 53 Apple Tree Drive, Stamford. For more info and questions, contact Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein at tbernstein@bcha-ct.org, David Katz at dk@ots.org.il or Rabbi Daniel Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org. Shabbat Topics & Participants Shmuel Class Mark Wagshul Shiur Rabbi Moshe Kurtz Sanctuary Sermon Rabbi Yedidya Atlas: Leadership, Responsibility and Mesirut Nefesh - Defining Today's IDF Post-Kiddush Conversation Rabbi Yedidya Atlas: What Makes a Jewish Army Jewish Pre-Mincha Shiur Rabbi Yedidya Atlas: Halachic Issues and Ramifications of a Jewish Army Seudat Shlishit PJ Jelen: Siyum on Mesechet Chagigah to mark the 1st Yartzeit of Judith Jelen z"l (Yehudis Chena Bas Dovid) Welcome new member Larry Heller! Mazal Tov to Dr. Tina & Yossi Notik on the birth of a baby girl! Mazal Tov to siblings Ella, Yoni, Ari and Coby, grandparents Judy & Nick Contente and Uncle Jake! to Stephanie & Bob Sherman on the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Kate to Justin Diamond! to Deborah & Neil Metviner on the forthcoming marriage of their son Aaron to Amanda Mondre! to Monica & Eric Jankelovits on the engagement of their daughter Lauren to Kevin George of Miami, FL! to Eric & Rebecca Sigman on the occasion of their 20th anniversary! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Deliveries: Greg & Amanda Smith Chapel Kiddush: The Jelen family in commemoration of the 1st Yartzeit of Judith Jelen z"l (Yehudis Chena Bas Dovid) Sanctuary Kiddush: Eric & Rebecca Sigman on the occasion of their 20th anniversary Seudat Shlishit: The Jelen family in commemoration of the 1st Yartzeit of Judith Jelen z"l (Yehudis Chena Bas Dovid). PJ Jelen will be making a Siyum on Mesechet Chagigah to mark the Yartzeit Sign Up for these Events Learn more CAS Annual Meeting Thursday, June 29 - 7:30 PM Learn more Shabbat Guest Rabbi Yedidya Atlas Shabbat, June 17 Sign Up CAS Blood Drive Sunday, June 18 - 9:00 AM Learn more Mommy & Me Playgroup - Mondays sign up Judaism and Technology Monday, June 19 - 7:15 PM sign up A Conversation with Rabbi Shalom Hammer Wednesday, June 21 - 7:30 PM Learn more Young Couples Soul Study Group Thursday, June 22 sign up Pre-Bnai Mitzvah BBQ Meet and Greet Sunday, June 25 - 4:00 PM sign up Twilight Zone and Torah Monday, July 3 - 7:00 PM sign up CAS Movie Club Sunday, July 16 - 8:00 PM Learn more CAS Community Garden Mitzvah Opportunity CAS Youth News Youth Announcement  We are rebooting our youth committee and also reimagining how we can continue to improve the Shabbat youth experience. If you would like to join the committee and/or share some thoughts and ideas, please reach out to Jessica Sosnovich or Rabbi Cohen. CAS Announcements Attention members over 50  We are working to improve friendship and engagement in this age group in the following three ways: Working to improve how we welcome new members over the age of 50 by offering new Members the possibility of meeting with three established Members Starting a committee to brainstorm and implement activities for Members over the age of 50 Create a program for established Members to meet one another through Shabbat meals or at local restaurants Please take a moment to fill out this Engagement Survey and be in touchwith one of us to explore more ways to deepen the warmth of our shul.Bruce Newman (bruce.newman8@gmail.com, 313-549-7014) or RabbiDaniel Cohen (rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org) Michael Feldstein's Latest Article  click here Perek on the Patio is Back!  Join Rabbi Kurtz for Perek on the Patio as he explores themes in the first chapter of Pirkei Avot. Torah, Friends and Tasty Watermelon..what could be better? Meet on the Patio on the Strawberry Hill Side of the Shul. Resumes Shabbat, June 24th 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. The next session will be Thursday evening, June 22nd. Rabbi Cohen will speak on Cultivating Character: The Ethics of Pirkei Avot. 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. Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Tuesday: 6:20/7:30 AM; Wednesday-Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 8:20 PM; Friday: 7:00 PM/8:17 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 8:12 PM CAS Classes Join one of our CAS classes. Click for up to date schedule We Wish A Speedy Recovery To Add a name to this list → We Honor Our Military Jeremy Slen Meni Nehmad Add a name to this list → Community Announcements 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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