| Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin |
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| Shemot | Shabbat Mevarchim | January 6, 2024 | 25 Tevet 5784 |
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| | Friday | | | Candle Lighting | 4:21 PM | | Mincha | 4:26 PM | | Shabbat | | | Shacharit | 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM | | Sephardic Minyan | 8:45 AM | | Coffee and Commentary | 8:45 AM | | Latest Shema | 8:56 AM | | Shmuel Class | 9:00 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 9:57 AM | | Bob's Basics | 10:00 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Mincha | 12:30 PM/4:20 PM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 3:30 PM | | Havdalah | 5:23 PM |
Hear the Baby Crying One of the most moving images in the Torah is Moshe floating down the Nile. His mother, Yocheved, fearing the wrath of the Egyptian taskmasters, sends her three month old child down the river praying for his salvation. Miraculously, Moshe is spotted by the daughter of Pharaoh, who risks her life to save him. Batya, as she is known, merits eternal life for her courage and kindness. When we examine the verse carefully, we will notice an important detail. The Torah describes the scene as Batya witnesses the floating baby in the basket. "She opened it and saw the baby. He was crying, and she felt sorry for him. 'This is one of the Hebrew babies,' she said." The midrash comments that the tears of Moshe aroused the compassion of Batya. The crying aroused her mercy and she moved outside her comfort zone to save Moshe. In that instant, she set into motion the redemption of the Jewish people. Moshe becomes the savior, prophet and Master teacher of Torah, but the catalyst was her attention to the crying baby. We must never forget the baby who is crying. This message is crystallized in a well known story about the Baal HaTanya, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the first Lubavitch Rebbe, and his son, Rav Dov Ber. When Rav Dov Ber was a young man, he lived in the same house as his father. One night, while Rav Dov Ber was deeply engrossed in his studies, his youngest child fell out of his cradle. Rabbi Dov Ber heard nothing. But Rabbi Schneur Zalman, who was also immersed in study in his room on the second floor, heard the infant's cries. The Rebbe came downstairs, lifted the infant from the floor, soothed his tears, replaced him in the cradle, and rocked him to sleep. Rabbi Dov Ber remained oblivious throughout it all. Later, Rabbi Schneur Zalman admonished his son: "No matter how lofty your involvements, you must never fail to hear the cry of a child." Rav Yehuda Amital, of blessed memory, one of the founders of Yeshivat Gush Etzion, repeated this story often. He explained that this was one of the founding principles of his Yeshiva -learn Torah but still hear the baby cry. In this vein, he explained that when he saw the plans of the Beit Midrash and it did not have windows, he immediately requested that the Beit Midrash have big windows. A house of study must be connected to the outside world to hear the cries of the nation of Israel. As we invest our energy in Israel, the cries and needs of our brothers and sisters must continue to be at the forefront of our minds, hearts and actions. Like Batya, one act may be the catalyst for the ultimate redemption. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and God willing an immediate return of the hostages, victory and peace speedily and in our days ahead, 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
- Please find Dovi Siderson's weekly parsha resource here
- The Haftarah is read from Isaiah 27:6–28:13; 29:22–23
- Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here
- Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here
- We bless the month of Shevat. Rosh Chodesh is observed Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
- Molad for Shevat: Thursday January 11, 2024 8:45 (4 chalakim) AM.
- Would you like to read the Torah or Haftara for your bar mitzvah parsha? Let us know by clicking here.
Coffee and Commentary is Back! An Interactive Torah Class with Rabbi Cohen on the Parsha in the Simcha Room- 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Parsha Icebreakers (Courtesy of Elisheva and Yaakov Moshe Shmidman) - When people ask you where are you from what do you say (According the the Medrash, Moshe tells the daughters of Yisro that he is from Mitzrayim when he helps them)?
- What is something it took a lot of convincing for you to do (Hashem has to convince Moshe to go to Mitzrayim and free the Jewish people)?
- What is a bad hotel experience you have had (Hashem almost kills Moshe in the hotel he was staying at on the way to Mitzrayim)?
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Save the Date for our Agudath Sholom Annual Dinner
Sunday, March 10th, 2024
Am YIsrael Chai, It is not just a Statement, it is a Way of Life
Mazal Tov to our honorees! - Guests of Honor - Dinah Miller & Seth Marlowe
- Young Leadership Award - Amy & Sam Sroka
- Community Service Award - Chris Beldotti, Mike Beldotti and the Beldotti Family
- Chai Award - Judd Love
Dinner Chairs - Alex & Brett Olsson and Shira & Jason Saibel
Honorary Dinner Chairs - Rachel & Nimrod Dayan, Karen & Ira Berk and Sharon & Simeon Wohlberg
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Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Shmuel Class | Mark Wagshul | | Bob's Basics | Bob Abrams | | Shiur | Dr. Bruce Newman: Transitioning from Universe 1 to Universe 2 - It's Critical for Our Survival | | Code of Jewish Law | Rabbi Yossi Kamman | | Seudat Shlishit | Yoel Maya |
- Senior Challah Deliveries: Rachel & Harold Terk in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Rachel's beloved father, Rabbi Isaac Paru/Harav Yitzchack ben Shlomo
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- 7 AM Kiddush: Ana & Albert Lilienfeld in memory of the yahrzeit of Albert's father, Jacob Lilienfeld
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- Chapel Kiddushh: Kayla, Ilana, and Avri Niedober in honor of Ariella's double digit birthday!
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- Sanctuary Kiddush: Meryl & David Gordon in memory of Meryl's mother Regina Greenwald, z"l, on her second yahrzeit
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Teen and Parent Summit: Empowering Teens & Parents to Counter Antisemitism |
Thursday, January 11 - 7:00 PM |
| Shabbat, January 13 - 12:00 PM |
| Monday, January 15 - 9:30 AM |
| Nachos & Knowledge with Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
Wednesday, January 17 - 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, January 21 - 10:30 AM |
| | Sunday, January 28 - 8:00 PM |
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CAS Womens Crafty Ladies Wednesday, January 10 - 10:00 AM Crafty Ladies will meet on Wednesdays, Jan.10 and Jan. 24 at 10:00am at CAS.Crafty Ladies have sent 18 black woolen hats to the IDF, and it is not too late to knit more! Need info, reach out to Audrey 203-355-3180 or Johanna 203-588-0942. | Literature at Lunch Round Table led by Dr. Richard Schwartz Wednesday, January 17 - 12:00 PM Our final Roundtable of 2023 featured John Milton--front and center. For our upcoming Roundtable, we turn our attention to Psalm 19. A close reading may offer us an alternative response to Milton's question: "Doth God exact day labor light denied?" We will also refer to Psalm 90 (previously discussed at last year's Roundtable) which portrays God's Eternity contrasted with man's brevity. Our meeting schedule for the first half of 2024-meeting one Wednesday a month at noon- is as follows: February 14, March 13, April 17, May 15, June 19. We hope you will continue to join our conversation catered by Restaurant 613. Please contact me if you have any questions at rj@richardjschwartz.com. Zoom meeting ID 8784487429 Passcode 868450. |
- Friday Night Dinner with 11th and 12th Graders and Collegiates Diane and Rabbi Cohen will host a dinner for them on Friday night, Jan. 13th. Please let your students know and RSVP to rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org.
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- Threads of Warmth Clothing Collection Let's show others the thoughtful and generous community we are all part of! CAS is participating in a clothing collection drive sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut's Social Ministry Collaborative. Those who need the clothing will come shop on February 2, 2024 at the New Covenant Center. For more info contact Julie Veetal CAS Coordinator at julieveetal@gmail.com.
There are a couple of ways to participate:- Donate new or gently used underwear, socks, jeans, tshirts, hats, gloves, hooded sweatshirts, and sweatpants for men and women. CAS will have collection boxes in the front vestibule of the shul, which will be collected on January 29th, 2024.
- Volunteer to help organize, transport, and distribute clothing at the event on February 2, by clicking here
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- The Cholent Challenge is Back! Shabbat, Jan 27th - Limited spots, to participate contact Rabbi Kurtz. Prepare your entry in the shul kitchen on Thursday night or Friday.
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- Rabbi Jeremiah Wohlberg's Sermon in Print We were blessed to host Rabbi Jeremiah Wolhberg, legendary pulpit rabbi and friend, for a stirring sermon on the occasions of Israel at 75 years. At the request of many, we are thrilled to share the sermon in print with an addendum post October 7th. Please excuse any typos as the sermon was edited from hand written notes. Click here to read the sermon.
We wish Rabbi Wolhberg and Mimi the blessing of length of years and days God willing and for the Jewish people and State of Israel good news in the days and months ahead.
Am Yisrael Chai!
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- January Seudah Shlishit Series: Religious Zionist Torah Thinkers "For the Torah will go forth from Zion." Join us between mincha and maariv on Shabbat 1/27, 2/3 and 2/10, to learn about revolutionary Israeli Torah personalities such as Rav Kook, Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon and Rabbi Yehuda Henkin. Our presenters include Rabbi Moshe Kurtz, Rabbi Daniel Cohen, and Rabbanit Ayelet Schlesinger! For questions and sponsorship opportunities, please email Rabbi Kurtz: rabbikurtz@cas-stamford.org
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- Holy Habit - Food Pantry Donations Rather than wait for a Food Drive, make it a habit each week when shopping for Shabbos to purchase kosher, non-perishable food for the Freedberg Kosher Food Pantry.Drop off at JFS or CAS
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- Shacharit Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Wednesday, Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM; Thursday: 6:20/7:30 AM
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- Mincha Sunday-Thursday: 4:30 PM; Friday: 4:33 PM
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- Candle Lighting Friday: 4:28 PM
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- Thursday Rosh Chodesh Sh'vat
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We Wish A Speedy Recovery To |
- Ariel Y
- Shani Y
- Tali Y
- Harry B
- Zevi M
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- Noam H
- Yehudit
- Sally K
- Oren L
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- Jeremy S
- Meni N
- Yaniv H
- Rachel W
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- The Stamford Eruv Association cordially invites you to a brunch in honor of the 40th ANNIVERSARY of the STAMFORD ERUV Dedicated to Bennet Kfare, of blessed memory. Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 10am - Chabad of Stamford, 770 High Ridge Rd. $25 per person/ $180 sponsorship (includes four reservations). Visit https://www.stamforderuv.org/brunch to register by January 21, 2024
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- UJF's Annual Martin Luther King Celebration Join UJF's JCRC in attending Stamford's MLK Day Annual Celebration on Monday, January 15 at Bethel AME Church with a rally starting at 10:00 AM and the MLK March at 11:00 AM. For more information contact JCRC Director, Sharon Lewis (slewis@ujf.org) or register today at www.ujf.org/mlk to attend.
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- Addressing Antisemitism with Author, Richard Hurowitz The first in a three-part Zoom series presented by UJF and the Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County starting on International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 28 at 7:00 pm, author Richard Hurowitz discusses his book, "In the Garden of Righteous: The Heroes Who Risked Their Lives to Save Jews During the Holocaust". Register: www.ujf.org/jcrcseries
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