Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Ki Teitzei August 26, 2023 9 Elul 5783 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Mincha 7:00 PM Candle Lighting 7:20 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Latest Shema 8:51 AM Shmuel Class 9:00 AM Bob's Basics 10:00 AM Latest Shacharit 10:13 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Daf Yomi 6:20 PM Code Of Jewish Law 6:20 PM Mincha 7:10 PM Havdalah 8:19 PM Shabbat Shalom Infusing the Mundane with Meaning: Reboot Your Life with Torah Parshat Ki Tetzei contains more mitzvot than any other Torah portion. In fact over 10 percent of the 613 commandments are enumerated in the Parsha. Is there a common denominator among these Divine directives? They seem to span many different life circumstances. For instance, they include marriage, divorce, charity, returning lost objects, sending away the mother bird, helping someone in need along the road, and much more. What unites the cases? Interestingly, the word Ki - When - serves as the introduction to many of these topics. Through the use of this word, the Torah is conveying to us a profound lesson in the life of a Jew. God is not related to the home, synagogue or school. Whenever and wherever we may be we have a divine directive to instill meaning into the mundane. This idea is the essence of the Torah and in particular Torah study. Torah awakens within us the power of living vertically and not horizontally. Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo reflects, "When we live our lives in the constant pursuit of new material objects, believing that through them we will find meaning and joy, it would behoove us to look around and see the continuous boredom in which our Western world finds itself. The excitement of new possessions leads to the trivialization of our lives after a day or two - but only if we view them horizontally. If we look at what we have in a vertical dimension, as Parshat Ki Tetze exemplifies, we will find meaning in the process of constant spiritual growth and see daily encounters in the light of eternity." The myriad of Mitzvot affirms that there are no actions of insignificance. Our lives are not common and irrelevant. From the food we eat, to the relationships we forge, to the holidays we celebrate, the moral decisions we make, the choices to help another human being, Torah infuses our lives with meaning, joy and purpose. Even the most trivial deeds, should be attuned to eternity. As we embark on the new year, make a new commitment to Torah. No matter our age or background, finding even a few minutes every day to learn with your children, a spouse, a friend, or on our own will provide deep pleasure because it enables us to instill divine eternity into all of our deeds, making the small things significant, the common unique, and the momentary eternal. Wishing you and your family a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Ki Teitzei with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here Read Rabbi Kurtz's weekly halachic essays on the parshah here The Haftarah is read from Isaiah 54:1-10 Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here The final time for the sanctification of the New Moon of Elul, is the entire night following Wednesday (14 Elul). Would you like to read the Torah or Haftara for your bar mitzvah parsha? Let us know by clicking here. Parsha Icebreakers (Courtesy of Elisheva and Yaakov Moshe Shmidman) What are the most rebellious things you did as a kid (ben sorer u'moreh)? How do you like your eggs, i.e.: scrambled, deviled etc. (shiluach hakan)? Recall a time someone was dishonest/very honest with you in business (even shleima vatzedek yihyeh lach)? Security/Safety Reminders  Please do not leave any bags in the lobby - they should only be put in a Chapel cubby, stroller or coat room Do not block the pathway to the exit doors with strollers - if there is no space inside the stroller section, they can be put on the other side of the staircase or opposite side of the room No strollers should be brought upstairs Upcoming High Holiday Reminders   Selichot Saturday, September 9th, 2023 Pre Selichot Program at 9:00 PM Selichot Services: 10:00 PM/12:52 AM Sunday, September 10th, 2023 Sunrise Service at Cummings Park (464 Shippan Ave): Sound on the Sound 6:05 AM Sunday, September 10th, 2023 Graveside Service - Old Cemetery: 9:20 AM Graveside Service - New Cemetery: 9:45 AM Graveside Service - Independent Lodge: 10:30 AM Shabbat Topics & Participants Shmuel Class Mark Wagshul Bob's Basics Bob Abrams Shiur Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: Istanis: Too Hot for Halachah? Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudat Shlishit Daf Yomi Participants: Siyum on Gitten Welcome new members:Dr. Gavriel Shechter, Judy & Seth Lerner and Sherry & Rahim Shamash Mazal Tov to the Daf Yomi participants who are celebrating the completion of the Tractate of Gitten at Seudah Shlishit! to the early morning Mishna Brura class on finishing the fifth volume of the Mishna Brura! to Judy & Jeff Cahn on the engagement of their son, Dr. Brian Cahn to Jayme Chapler! to David Jelen on the forthcoming marriage of Matt Jelen to Yael Saiger! to Rabbi Moshe Kurtz on the release of his new book Challenging Assumptions, based on the many of the Contemporary Halachic Issues classes that he taught here at Agudath Sholom over the past 3 years! Order Here and stay tuned for book launch at Agudath Sholom Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Condolences to Miriam Gelb on the passing of her beloved husband Joe Gelb to Alyson Koblick on the passing of her grandmother Anita Lederman Thank You to Alex & Brett Olsson and Lorraine & James Marcus on chairing the inaugural Stamford Jewish Experience event Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Deliveries: Helene Zimmerman LCSW and Beth Phillips in memory of Joe Gelb z"l 7AM Kiddush: Ana & Albert Lilienfeld in honor of Mitch Bell's dedication to the 7:00 am Shabbat service Chapel Kiddush: The Jelen Family in honor of the upcoming marriage of Matt Jelen to Yael Saiger Sephardic Kiddush: Rachel & Nimrod Dayan in memory of J. Michael Fried z"l Sanctuary Kiddush: Lynn & Jeff Lowin in celebration of Jeff's 80th birthday Seudat Shlishit: Daf Yomi Participants in celebration of the completion of the Tractate of Gitten Sign Up for these Events Click Here Submit an Entry to the Yizkor Book Thursday, August 31 Click here Patron Member Reserved Seat Request Learn more High Holiday 5784 Guest Tickets Learn more Join Us as a CSS Security Volunteer sign up Mitzvah Day at Grade A Sunday, August 27 - 3:30 PM sign up Faye & Ben Manger Beit Midrash Nights Monday, August 28 - 8:00 PM sign up CAS Youth Back to Shul Party Tuesday, August 29 - 5:00 PM Learn more Welcome Event for Yoetzet Halacha Zissy Turner Wednesday, September 6 - 8:00 PM sign up CAS Youth Apple Picking Sunday, September 10 - 10:00 AM Learn more Mens Adult Learning Trip (MALT) 2023 Learn more Holy Habit - Food Pantry Donations Learn more Donate Seforim to the Beit Midrash CAS Announcements Shabbat Greeter Program   We are looking to restart our Shabbat greeter program. We will have two greeters each week - 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM in the lobby and 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM at the Sanctuary entrance. The lobby greeter will focus on greeting people as they enter the building and assisting anyone who needs help. For instance, location of groups, the Sanctuary, the Coat Room, etc. The Sanctuary greeter will focus on controlling the traffic in and out. For instance, the greeter does not allow traffic in and out during Kedushah and the Rabbi's Sermon. Please take a look and sign up for a slot over the coming weeks. For more info, contact Mitchell Bell (wizdrbel@yahoo.com) or Marilyn Altman (marilynaltman55@gmail.com), greeter chairs - Greeter Sign Up Life and Legacy  - Agudath Sholom is blessed to be a participant in the Grinspoon Life and Legacy program of the UJF. Thank you to all of our legacy supporters! Check out our new Life and Legacy website and spread the word! A Message from Rabbi Cohen about his New Podcast - Judaism in the 21st Century  Looking for Your Input! Steve Labkoff and I are working on a new podcast - Judaism in the 21st Century. We'd like you to serve as a beta tester and listen to a few of the episodes. After you do, we'd love for you to provide us with some feedback. CLICK HERE to download some of the first few episodes. We've created a survey for you to respond to - it's very short - only a few questions. Thank you in advance for your time and feedback. All the best Agudath Sholom is honored to welcome the Millstone Scholars Program this fall!  30 Minute Orientation Virtual Session on Monday, September 18th, 8:15 PM Zoom ID: 898 4755 7720 Passcode: 748166 - The Millstone Scholars program is an in-person selective new educational and leadership initiative of the Tikvah Fund for public school and private school 7th and 8th grade students. A pilot cohort will launch (Date) at Agudath Sholom. Millstone Scholars is an Honors Program in which participants meet locally in their communities and participate in seminars with significant thinkers and leaders around topics such as Zionism and Israel, Jewish thought, and the nexus between those ideas and American democracy. The purpose of the program is to forge the next generation of American Jews who will step into High School and onto College campuses as young people confident in their identities and in the robustness of their heritage. We are seeking student nominations to become Millstone Scholars. For student nominations or referrals to prospective families, and any other questions, please contact Rabbi Dr. Abraham Unger, Director of Regional Education, at aunger@tikvahfund.org or Rabbi Daniel Cohen rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org. You can also visit https://tikvahfund.org/millstone/home/ Welcome to our Synagogue Program  Every Shabbat we aim to station ushers at the doors in the sanctuary to welcome people, assist them and enhance the service. We are expanding the usher roles to include a greeter in the lobby from 9-10:30 am. Please join the usher team. We need you and your smile. Info: Mitchell Bell (wizdrbel@yahoo.com) Michael Feldstein's Latest Article  click here Healing Visits Mitzvah Update  Thank you to all of our volunteers on our healing visits team. The healing visits team is a group of men and women in our shul who visit people in the hospital, facilities or at home. It is a very meaningful way to lift people's sprits and make a difference. You can offer as much or as little time as you have for each person is a world unto themselves and your warmth lights up their day. Every week we send out a healing visit update. To join the team, contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org Join our Hospitality Initiative  When someone new moves to town, we inform our hospitality team, who are thrilled to welcome them for a Shabbat meal. If you would like to be part of our hospitality team who are committed to hosting new families, please contact Rabbi Cohen (rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org) or our membership chair, Hilary Goldstein goldenberg.hilary@gmail.com. If you would like to be involved in welcoming people in alternative ways to shabbat hosting, we also have people who meet new members for coffee in the week, deliver welcome packs, or phone them to check how they're settling in. If this is something you might like to get involved in, we'd also love to hear from you! Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 7:15 PM; Friday: 7:00 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 7:09 PM Weekday Classes Click for up to date schedule Community Announcements The Kosher Comfort Room at Stamford Hospital is up and running , first floor of Whittingham Pavilion, in the discharge patient area. We need a corps of volunteers to shop for and stock food and paper goods as well as setting up the room before Shabbos. To apply, follow this link - https://www.stamfordhealth.org/about/volunteering/. In filling out the application, check any area you think makes sense, then, in the narrative, let them know you are interested in volunteering for the Kosher Comfort Room. Also, please email me with questions and to let me know you have applied. Thanks and Shabbat Shalom, Ronnie Sichel (Ronsichel@aol.com) UJF Festive Gala  Join Federation for dinner, drinks, and dancing as they celebrate 50 Years of UJF - Thursday, September 7 at Temple Beth El in Stamford (6:00 pm) recognizing former UJF Executive Directors and community members, Edith Samers and Sheila Romanowitz, for their leadership and contributions to Federation and our community at large. Visit www.ujf.org/50gala The Israel Cancer Research Fund Tower of Hope Gala CT Chapter, Honoring Leslie Freedman, PhD  Sunday October 15 at Rockrimmon Country Club, An evening to Live, Love & Laugh. Emcee comedian Judy Gold. Dr. Yoav Shaul, PhD of Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School will discuss his ICRF sponsored efforts to end breast cancer metastasis. Attend or support ending the scourge of cancer through Israel's best. https://www.icrfonline.org/events/connecticut-tower-of-hope-gala-2/ Gala Chair: Roz Mangot Questions? Roz@mangot.com or David.Kweskin@ICRFonline.org. Vaad approved caterer.

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