Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Chayei Sarah November 11, 2023 27 Cheshvan 5784 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Candle Lighting 4:22 PM Mincha 4:27 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:25 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Shmuel Class 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 9:29 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Daf Yomi 3:25 PM Code Of Jewish Law 3:25 PM Mincha 4:15 PM Havdalah 5:21 PM Shabbat Shalom Anticipate Acts of Kindness: See Beyond the Need I hope you and your families are well. Join us this Friday night for a Ruach filled Kabbalat Shabbat in honor of Shabbat Mevarchim. The Torah is timeless and timely and this parsha offers a wonderful example. The Torah states, "When she (Rivka) finished giving him (Eliezer) to drink, she said, " I will draw water for your camels until they have finished drinking". Bereishit 24:19 These words uttered over 3,500 years ago define the essence of Chesed and serve as a timeless beacon for each of us. What does it mean to be a Baal Chesed, a master of kindness? Rashi explains based on a verse in Chapter 33 of Psalms, "The Kindness of God fills the world," that we have an obligation to be attentive to what people need and not to respond to a need only when asked. Rivkah's act was the quintessential act of kindness as she discerned what was needed even without being asked. She gave Eliezer to drink but then she understood that his camels also likely needed water. She perceived that his camels were also thirsty. She did not wait but anticipated. Our mission is to see beyond the facade and determine how we can truly be helpful. Chesed includes financial support but goes beyond it. As we have seen in the past month, there are so many meaningful ways to express support for our brothers and sisters in Israel. I am inspired by the efforts in our city to infuse Stamford with 100,000 acts of kindness in the next couple of months. The opportunities are anywhere and everywhere. A nice word, a smile - these can give new life to someone who has given up on himself! A word of encouragement can bring joy. These are such small things (yet so significant!). In general, there are so many acts of chesed that are easily within our reach - if only we would notice that they are needed! In 1971, Shmuel Avraham Myski decided to use five hundred dollars from wedding gifts to begin a gemach (free loan fund) in a small basement in Monsey, New York. Its "office" consisted of a brown desk, black book, and Parker pen. Over the next twenty-two years, Keren HaChessed - "The Kindness Fund" - grew to loan more than a hundred million dollars. By the late '80s, it was lending over ten million dollars a year! How did a gemach, begun with no significant financial resources, grow to dwarf every other gemach in the world? The answer starts with Rabbi Myski's desire to give. He did not wait to be asked for a loan, but would tell people, "I hear you're making a wedding. Perhaps you need a loan?" Rabbi Yonasan Rosenblum King David writes, "Build a World of Kindness". Rivka serves as the perfect bridge from the chariots of kindness embodied in Avraham and Sara. Rivka is emblematic of our own sacred task not only to do chesed but to all become Baalei Chesed, anticipating acts of kindness in the world around us. God willing our deeds will be the catalyst for a brighter world and we will witness victory and peace speedily and in our days ahead. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Stand with Israel  Tefillah: Pray for Strength, Peace, Israeli Victory, Comfort for the Bereaved, Healing for the Wounded and the Speedy Return of the Hostages. Pick up a specific name of a soldier to have in mind when you daven on Shabbat and this week. Thank you to Alyssa Frager for arranging this meaningful mitzvah. Strengthen Faith: Thursday night Zoom classes with Rabbi Cohen on Shaar Habitachon - Gate of Trust 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Chesed: Take a moment to think of people you know in Israel. Reach out to them, let them know you are thinking about them. See how you can offer support. The outpouring of chesed has been extraordinary both here and in Israel. Seemingly small acts make a big difference. Anticipate a new opportunity! Your Financial Support Matters: United Jewish Federation, Friends of the IDF Stand with Us Shabbat at Agudath Sholom - Thanksgiving Weekend: Join us for a Shabbat dedicated to strategies for fighting anti-semitism and standing with Israel on college campuses and beyond. Light an Extra Candle this Friday Night: in memory of the murdered, to pray for those taken hostage and wounded, to thank the IDF soldiers and in solidarity with Israel. Advocate Politically: Contact Congress in support of Israel - AIPAC Israel at War Post a Sign to Free the Hostages and Advocate: Signs available at Agudath or Delivery to your House of Faith Join us on Tuesday for the March on Washington! For more info, click here Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Chayei Sarah with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here The Haftarah is read from I Kings 1:1-31 Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here This week is Shabbat Mevarchim. Rosh Chodesh Kislev will take place this Monday evening through Tuesday daytime. Please see our Adult Education page for upcoming Torah learning opportunities. 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) If you were going to pay a lot of money for real estate, where would you want it to be and what would it be for (Avraham pays a lot to Efron for the Meerat HaMachpeila)? Recall a time when you asked Hashem for something and saw your prayer answered right away (Eliezer prays to Hashem to find Yitzchok's wife and Rivka helps him right after)? What is the most interesting story you know of how two people met and then got married (Eliezer goes to find a wife for Yitzchok)? Important News for the Upcoming Week   Monday, Erev Rosh Chodesh - Rabbis Worldwide are encouraging people to fast a half day in solidarity with Israel. The fast begins at 5:09 AM and ends 11:37 AM. Tuesday Minyanim - Tuesday is Rosh Chodesh. Many people are going to the rally. The earliest time for Talis and Tefillin is 5:41 AM. For those local early in the morning, the Agudath Minyan schedule is as follows: 5:45, 6:20 and 7:30 AM Virtual Torah on the Go While Headed to Washington (Zoom code: 8514043665# - Zoom password: 1234613) 9:00 AM - Rabbi Moshe Kurtz - Time to Speak and a Time to Be Silent  9:30 AM - Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Religious Zionism and The Mission of the Jew  Security Reminder  Kids must be in groups or with their parents during shul. They should not roam the shul freely or wander outside into the parking lot unattended. March for Israel in Washington DC Join United Jewish and the local Jewish community in Washington DC on Tuesday, November 14 to make your voices heard at the March for Israel national rally co-organized by Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. It's the chance to come together with the American Jewish community in solidarity to support Israel, demand the release of the hostages, and raise awareness by taking a stand against antisemitism. For more info visit https://www.marchforisrael.org/ Shabbat Topics & Participants Shmuel Class Mark Wagshul Bob's Basics Bob Abrams Shiur Rabbi Josh Rosenfeld Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudat Shlishit Rabbi Daniel Cohen: "The Unique Significance of Mincha" Mazal Tov to Navah & David Zizmor on Noa's Bat Mitzvah this weekend! to Tamar & Jason Levine on the birth of a baby girl, Gila Tikva! Mazal Tov to siblings Orli and Ayal! to Tali & Jesse Salver on the birth of their son, Shmuel Refael! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Condolences We mourn the tragic loss of the following IDF soldiers and officers killed in combat this week Staff Sgt Noamn Yosef Abou, 20 Sgt Elisheva Rose Ida Lubin, 20 Sgt First Class Jonathan Chazor, 22 Meir Moyal, 55 Paul Kessler, 69 Sgt. Eliahou Benjamin Elmakyes Staff Sgt. Itay Saadon Staff Sgt. Gilad Rozenblit Roni Eshel Yasher Koach to Hilary Goldstein, Miriam Sperber, Lucy Schwartz, Devorah Hertzberg and Rina Miller for organizing an amazing Challah Bake in support of Israel with 97 women in attendance! Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Deliveries: Cindy & David Pitkoff in memory of the Yahrzeit of Marjorie Sacoff Dwyer z"l 7AM Kiddush: Shmouel Gov Ari in commemoration of the yahrzeit of his father, Harav Yehudah Ben Harav Yossef z"l Sephardic Kiddush & Seudat Shlishit: Rachel & Nimrod Dayan in memory of Nimrod's mom, Rose Noonie Dayan Z"L on the occasion of her first yahrzeit Sanctuary Kiddush: Navah & David Zizmor in celebration of Noa's Bat Mitzvah Sign Up for these Events Donate Now CAS Yom Kippur Appeal sign up Parent-Child Learning Shabbat, November 11 - 5:50 PM sign up CAS Movie Club Sunday, November 12 - 8:00 PM sign up Stamford Jewish Experience Fire Pit Social Thursday, November 16 - 7:00 PM sign up Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Dr. Saul Haimoff Friday, November 17 - 5:30 PM Learn more Mental Health Awareness Shabbat with Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Dr. Saul Haimoff Shabbat, November 18 sign up Dads, Kids & Waffles Sunday, November 19 - 9:00 AM sign up Michael Feldstein Book Launch Monday, November 20 - 8:00 PM Learn more New Weekly Zoom Class on Shaar Habitachon (Gate of Trust) with Rabbi Daniel Cohen sign up Conversational Hebrew with Moshe Shapiro Learn more Holy Habit - Food Pantry Donations Learn more Donate Seforim to the Beit Midrash Learn more Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships Upcoming Events Literature at Lunch Round Table led by Dr. Richard Schwartz Wednesday, November 15 - 12:00 PM Lunch is on us as we discuss Genesis 15 which includes: The Covenant of the Parts, which Abraham seals with HaShem. Come join us in person or by Zoom. Sandwiches and sides catered by Restaurant 613. Please let us know by Tuesday, Nov. 14th.if you plan to attend in person. You can contact me at rj@richardjschwartz.com. Zoom meeting ID 8784487429- Passcode 868450. CAS Men's Chabura Wednesday, November 15 - 7:45 PM Rabbi Oran Zweiter on Baby Wipes on Shabbos, and What That Tells Us About Halacha. Hosted and food sponsored by Elliot Glassman. Contact Sam Sroka (sroka.samuel@gmail.com) for more details. CAS Womens Crafty Ladies Wednesday, November 29 - 10:00 AM Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 29th, 10:00 -11:30 AM at Agudath! Bring your knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, eyes, and your project - or learn how to! We will start knitting hats for the IDF. Very, very easy instructions. For more information, contact Johanna (203-588-0942) or Audrey (203-355-3180) CAS Announcements Join the CAS Men's Club and Young Families in Thanksgiving for the EMS/First Responders - Donate, Cook or Deliver!  CAS Men's Club & Young Families are looking for three or four of these fine kosher birds for serving up to the Stamford EMS on Thanksgiving Day. If you don't care to talk (donate) turkey or have some access to vegetables or fruit or cake we could use those as well. Sign up and help us cook a huge meal for those EMS folks working on that day. We will be in the meat kitchen from 9-11:30am preparing. Deliver to the EMS main station at 684 Long Ridge Rd. at noon. Anyone aged 8 and up are welcome to help cook--it is a lot of fun… Filling the Freedberg Food Pantry  As we approach Thanksgiving, join our campaign to replenish the Freedberg Kosher Food Pantry. Drop off needed foods this week or make a contribution. For more info, visit www.ctjfs.org/kosher-food-pantry/. Join us on Thanksgiving morning to express gratitude to our First Responders  Stamford PD at 9:30 AM, Stamford FD at 10:00 AM and Stamford EMS at 12:00 PM. Thank you in advance for your support! Stamford Kindness Project in the News  We are thrilled to partner with the city of Stamford for the Stamford Kindness Project. To learn more speak to Rabbi Cohen about being a Kindness Ambassador and/or visit the city website.Check out these news stories about the Kindness Project! CBS 880 Radio Channel 12 The Patch Save the Date - Report from Israel with UJF CEO Diane Sloyer  Monday, November 13th at 8 PM. Join us for an Israel Solidarity Mission Update and Briefing Michael Feldstein's Latest Article  click here Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday,Wednesday-Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM; Tuesday: 5:45/6:20/7:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 4:25 PM; Friday: 4:20 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 4:15 PM CAS Classes Join one of our classes. Click here for up to date schedule We Wish A Speedy Recovery To Hershel Wolf ben Brucha Aliza Alka bat Miriam Mark Emanuel ben Leah Asher Anshel Eliezer ben Baila Leah bat Tzirel Miriam Rut bat Chana אסתר רחל bat רייזל ביילה פרידה הדסה bat פערל לאה Dov ben Pnina Click here to add a name to this list We Honor Our Military Ariel Y Shani Y Tali Y Harry B Zevi M Nathan H Noam H Yehudit Sally K Oren L Nathan L Jeremy S Meni N Yaniv H Rachel W Click here to add a name to this list Community Announcements The Big Give with United Jewish Federation The Big Give weekend presented by United Jewish Federation takes place from Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12 with 50 hours of philanthropy and impact that benefits the local and global Jewish community. Previously "Super Sunday", The Big Give offers something for the entire community through chesed and volunteer opportunities including Shabbuzz Shalom with the TeeBeEs and UJF's PJ Library on Friday at Temple Beth El starting at 5:00 pm, Saturday's phone-a-thon for the Annual Campaign from 9:00 am – 8:45 pm, and lots of Family Fun on Sunday with UJF from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Sign-up to take part in The Big Give at www.ujf.org/thebiggive Pre-Registration for Tapestry United Jewish Federation will once again host Tapestry, a long-running evening of communal Jewish learning beginning on Saturday, November 18 at 6:30 pm at Temple Beth El in Stamford, featuring a variety of informed speakers. Tapestry's theme this year will be "Israel at 75" and will feature a variety of classes and speakers focusing on an aspect of Israel from creation through modern day. Class registration is available online and is open so please sign up in advance to attend. Pre-registration closes on Sunday, November 5 at 5:00 pm. Pre-register today for Tapesty! With questions or for more information, contact UJF's Deputy Director, Eric Ross at eric@ujf.org. Join Schoke JFS for an upcoming community workshop - How to Have Difficult Conversations During the Holiday!  On Zoom. Converse with Gus Nunez, LMSW, Rebekah Kanefsky, LPC, and Amanda Geffner, LCSW, in an open discussion on how to have difficult conversations during the holidays, especially amidst challenging times. The workshop will be held on Thursday, November 16th with an evening session at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM and on Monday, November 20th with a morning session at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. To register, visit www.ctjfs.org/groups – we hope to see you there! Nishmat Virtual 24 Hours of Torah Learning  Every day, we pray for the release of our captives, the success of the IDF, and the safety of Am Yisrael. In addition to the myriad acts of chesed we are performing in their merit, we invite you to join Nishmat virtually for 24 hours of Torah learning to strengthen the soul of the nation. November 19th at 11:30 am EST through November 20th at 11:30 am EST. To see the full program and to register, go to bit.ly/Nishmat24h Football Funding for Israel  Sunday, Nov. 19th at 4 PM. Six Thirteen Restaurant, 108 Prospect Street. $100 per person, includes 2 beers or 2 glasses of wine, wings, other food and gratuity. Contribution to Daily Giving will be made. Must reserve in advance. Call Luis at 203-614-8777 by Nov. 14th.

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