Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Miketz Chanukah Mevarchim Chodesh December 28, 2024 27 Kislev 5785 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Candle Lighting: Chanukah Lighting is prior to Shabbat Candle Lighting (4:14 PM) and Chanukah Candles or Oil should last at least until 5:45 PM 4:14 PM Mincha 4:19 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:53 AM Latest Shacharit 9:54 AM Shiur: Rabbi Bob Abrams 10:30 AM Mincha 12:26 PM/4:10 PM Code Of Jewish Law: Rabbi Dr. Jeff Cahn 3:20 PM Seuda Shlishit Shiur: Rabbi Levi Feller 4:10 PM Havdalah 5:15 PM Shabbat Shalom Torah and Light  What is the secret of Jewish continuity? I believe it emerges from deepening our commitment to God via Torah and to each other via a smile. First, the Greeks understood the secret of Jewish continuity. For this reason, they sought to Hellenize the Jewish people. Unlike Purim, where Haman sought to annihilate the Jewish people, Anitochus attempted to assimilate our people into oblivion. He forbade the observance of Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, circumcision and, most importantly, the study of Torah. He understood that the future of the Jewish people was intrinsically bound to Torah learning and living. If we do not know who we are as Jews, we will never realize our mission of creating a world infused with ethical monotheism and the light of God. The symbol of the dreidel embodies the centrality of Torah. Can you imagine being told that you were, God forbid, subject to death for studying Torah. What would you do? Would Torah study be worth the risk? Thousands of years ago, rather than perceive the decree as a vacation from school, the young children played dreidel as a ruse to mask their study of Torah. It meant so much to them and their families, it was so much a part of their lives and development, that they could not fathom a world devoid of Jewish education. Torah is the fuel for our future. Secondly, we light candles for Shabbat and Chanukah. What is the take away from the flames of these candles? I learned from my parents it is our responsibility to keep the flame alive and spread it - to keep the fire burning brightly. One of my father's close friends - Geoff Frisch, of blessed memory - lived this idea. He was a successful businessman, but saw life's experiences as a series of opportunities. He said: "I am not concerned whether someone buys from me or not, but whether we are connected as two human beings. If I can make someone smile or make a difference in someone's life, then regardless of the material benefit, I know that I am living for eternity." With God's help, we will all make the world an even brighter place. Shabbat Shalom, Happy Chanukah and God willing good news from Israel in the days ahead, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Shabbat is the third day of Chanukah. The Chanukah candles are lit prior to the shabbos candles. There should be enough fuel for it to last until approximately 5:45pm.  We insert Al Hanissim and recite Hallel. Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Mikeitz with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here.  There is a second Torah in which we read from Parshat Nasso. The haftara is read from Zechariah 2:14-4:7. Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here. Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here. We bless the month of Teves; the Molad will be on Monday, December 30th, 5:33 PM and 16 chalokim.  Mizmor Shir Chanukat HaBayit is recited after the Shir shel Yom.  Would you like to read the Torah or Haftara for your bar mitzvah parsha? Let us know click here Shabbat Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman) A nickname you have had or your favorite nickname for someone else (Pharaoh calls Yosef Tzafnas Paneach) Your favorite spy movie, book etc. (Yosef accuses the brothers of being spies) Chanukah As we celebrate Chanukah, our hearts and minds are with our brothers and sisters still incaptivity, on the battlefront, or displaced from their homes as this second ChanukahApproaches.Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon recently wrote 8 brief prayers, one for each night of Chanukah, during this time of war. click here to print out these meaningful and powerful prayers, in both English and Hebrew, and place them next to your menorah for each night when you kindle the Chanukah lights.In times of darkness, it is our imperative to bring more light into the world. Join us for thenumerous opportunities to spread the light of Chanukah.Finally, Chanukah offers a portal for spiritual growth and transformation. Listen and share a series of four Chanukah podcasts on my podcast with Steven Labkoff Judaism and the 21st Century on the topics of Jewish Pride, Finding Light, Assimilation and Miracles. click here Prayers for Hostages - We Pray for the Immediate Rescue and Release   "Acheinu kol Bais Yisrael – Our brethren, the entire Jewish People" "Hanesunim bitzara u'bishivya – who are delivered into confinement and captivity" "Ha'omdim bein bayam u'vein bayabasha – whether they be on the sea or dry land" "HaMakom yiracheim aleihem viyotzi'eim mitzara li'rvacha – May the Omnipresent have mercy on them and remove them from distress to relief" "U'mei'afela li'ora – and from darkness to light" "U'mishibud lig'ula – and from subjugation to redemption" "Hashta b'agala u'viz'man kariv – now, speedily, and close at hand" Meal Train   A note from Diane Cohen, Naomi Kohl and Leah Shemtov about Meal Trains. Help us make sure every family in our community, who has a simcha or a need gets the love and support of a meal train, and that we can join together to fill it each time! May we have good news and happy occasions to share in our community! Join CSS  The safety and security of our community depend on each of us stepping up to do our part. We are inviting you to join the CSS (Community Security Service) team and contribute to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. To prepare new volunteers, we will be having an in-person training on Monday, January 13th, paired with a short online portion to be completed beforehand. Why Join CSS? Strengthen our community's safety and preparedness. Gain valuable skills in situational awareness and security. Be a part of a committed team protecting what matters most. Register Here For further questions or assistance, please contact Adam Breiner at adambr@thecss.org. Your participation makes all the difference. Let's come together to create a secure and welcoming space for all. Save the Date - 2025 CAS Annual Dinner  March 23, 2025 Guests of Honor: Maria & Glenn Reicin Young Leadership Award: Shushannah & Ari Yasgur Community Service Award: Aviva Maller Chai Award: Lorraine & David Kweskin Dinner Chairs: Alex & Brett Olsson and Lorraine & James Marcus Honorary Dinner Chairs (in formation): Stephanie & Josh Bilenker, Helene & Harvey Kaminski, Liat Sharabi Karsch and Gayle & Howard Rothman Shabbat Topics & Participants Coffee & Commentary Rabbi Daniel Cohen Bob's Basics Rabbi Bob Abrams Shiur Rabbi Bob Abrams Shacharit Levi Dulitz Musaf Simeon Wohlberg Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Cahn Seudah Shlishit Rabbi Levi Feller: Chanukah Mazal Tov to Dinah and Seth Marlowe on the engagement of their son Rabbi Noah Marlowe to Dr. Ayelet Abelow, daughter of Rebecca and Dr. Avrumy Abelow of New Rochelle. to Rachel & Jay Jubas on the birth of a grandson, Azriel Zacharia 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 Sponsor: From an Anonymous Friend Chapel Kiddush - Beth & David Held in celebration of their daughter Shira Held's graduation from Rutgers University! We couldn't be prouder nor happier that we're done paying tuition! Sanctuary Kiddush - Ellen and Richard Weber in memory of Dorothy Katchinoff, Gloria Green in memory of Neal Chassen, Susan and Len Mark in memory of Isadore Mark,Drs. Danielle and Steven Thau in memory of Edwin Thau, Yoni and Stephen Neirman in memory of Daniel Stevens, andJudy and Dr. Ed Jacobson in memory of Meyer Jacobson Sign Up for these Events Learn more CAS Youth Bubble Mania at the Palace Theater Sunday, December 29 - 3:00 PM Donate Now CAS Yom Kippur Appeal sign up Stamford Jewish Experience Friday Night Dinner Friday, January 3 - 6:00 PM Learn more Israel Teen Fellowship for 10th & 11th Graders Monday, January 6 sign up Shabbat Dinner with FIDF Friday, January 10 - 5:30 PM Learn more Shabbat with FIDF Shabbat, January 11 Sign Up CAS Blood Drive Monday, January 13 - 11:00 AM sign up 55+ Social Committee Dinner and Show Thursday, January 23 - 6:30 PM Upcoming Events SAVE THE DATE - SHABBAT WITH FRIENDS OF THE IDF Shabbat, January 11 Join us for a unique experience with FIDF leadership and IDF Soldiers. Hear inspiring stories and spend an unforgettable Shabbat together. Featuring Rabbi Steve Weil, FIDF CEO and IDF Soldiers CAS Youth News It's Chanukah time! And, of course, our theme of being a source of light in the world is connected perfectly to both the holiday and the Parsha. Last week we saw that no matter how difficult the situation was for Yosef, he never lost faith in G-d and never wavered in his values. This week, we see the payoff - by staying true to who Yosef truly was, he was able to gain the trust even of Pharaoh himself, and achieved the unthinkable position of second in command of the whole empire. This put Yosef in a position to help people and spread the light of goodness. Just like Yosef, in the Chanukah story, the Jewish People fought to stay true to Torah. Chanukah is about emunah and resilience. Light comes out of the darkness. We show our pride in being Jewish by lighting the menorah where everyone can see, and stand proud as Jewish people! In groups this week, we'll be giving out chocolate coins, singing Chanukah songs, and learning the stories of Yosef and of Chanukah! Questions for your Shabbat Table What can we learn from Yosef about staying hopeful and doing the right thing, even when things are really hard? How is Yosef's story similar to the story of Chanukah and the menorah lasting for eight days? Yosef used his gift of interpreting dreams to help others, even in prison. What special gifts or talents do you have, and how can you use them to help people? How can you be a source of light in the darkness in the world? Parent Child Learning is on break this week and will continue next week at new time 6:15-7:15. CAS Announcements Israel Advocacy - Sign up for Pens and Swords  This group shares links to petitions and information about how everyone can contact political figures and businesses to advocate on behalf of Israel. Most of these actions take under a minute to complete and they keep pressure on policymakers to support Israel and/or drop actions that are detrimental. Please share the link for this group with as many supporters of Israel and the Jewish people as possible. click here Please Support the Mayim Mikvah League  Please take a moment to consider making an investment in the future of our beautiful and vital Minnie Manger Marcia Lieberman Mikvah. We are blessed to be the physical home of the Mikvah, which is vital for the eternal rhythm of Jewish life. Whether a regular user or not, we have all been touched by its impact. As our community grows and as we approach the end of the secular year and the holiday of Chanukah, there is no better time to re-dedicate ourselves by making a donation to our Mayim Mikvah fund, which sustains the Mikvah annually. Together with our local Rabbis listed we will be sending the letter below in the days ahead to the entire community. Thank you so much for your support. Am Yisrael Chai! May we share good news in the days ahead and witness the full light of Chanukah and redemption speedily and in our days. With appreciation, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Important Announcement - Early Shabbat Afternoon Mincha  We will offer an early mincha following Kiddush on Shabbat morning. It will meet in the sanctuary. The times are as follows: December 28: 12:26 pm January 4: 12:30 pm January 11: 12:33 pm Michael Feldstein's News  click here Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday-Wednesday: 7:00/8:30 AM; Monday-Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM; Tuesday: 6:20/7:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Friday: 4:25 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 4:20 PM Sunday  Chanukah: 5 Candles Monday  Chanukah: 6 Candles Tuesday  Chanukah: 7 Candles, Rosh Chodesh Tevet Wednesday  New Year's Day, Rosh Chodesh Tevet, Chanukah: 8 Candles Thursday  Chanukah: 8th Day CAS Classes Join one of our classes. Click here for up to date schedule We Wish A Speedy Recovery To Tzvi Zev Yosef ben Chana Shulamit Raanan Noach ben Slova yosef ishai ben miriam Sheina Feiga bat Rivka Hershel Wolf ben Brucha Penina bat Sara Rema bat Etta Ahron Dovid ben Esther Bayla Yetta Liba bat Freidel Freidel bat Esther Leeba Minna bat Rivka Pesach Melech ben Basha Chaya Shoshana bat Yehudit Nira bat Rachel Sara bat Nira Chana Leah bat Esther Nadav Ephraim ben Shlomit Leah Ariella Maor bat Liba Chaya Leah bat Rivka Adeline bat Bat Chava Shlomo ben Velvel Moisha Gedalia Nechemiah Dorit bat Ora Mary Miriam Rut bat Chana Abokhay Moshe ben Zoya Chaya bat Liba Moshe Yitzak ben Raisel Crendel Miriam bat Devorah אסתר רחל bat רייזל ביילה Chaya Rachel bat Carmi Adina Penina bat Batya Sarah Rochfl bat Paya Etel Dov ben Pnina Nehama Miriam bat Dvora Moshe Gavriel ben Rachel Esther Cheryl Sheva bat Gittel Leah Sossie Raizel bat Sarah Fraida Eliezer Meyer ben Leah Calev Natanel ben Sara Yitzchak Osher ben Chana Shayva Chaya Click here to add a name to this list We Honor Our Military Ariel Y Shani Y Tali Y Harry B Zevi M Joreh M Ayden 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 Explore Israel with the Community Shlicha  If you love Israel and want to explore different cities without flying for 12 hours, join UJF Community Shlicha (Israeli Emissary) Eden Refaelovich for an engaging and educational in-person "virtual tour!" Eden will be exploring Jerusalem on Thursday evening, January 9th and Eliat & the Negev Desert on Tuesday evening, January 21st. Tickets are $10 per class. Location will be provided upon registration. Register today at www.ujf.org/VirtualTour. Words to Action: Empowering High School Students & Parents to Address Antisemitism  Join UJF Stamford and ADL Connecticut on Wednesday, January 15 at 7PM for two vital workshops at Temple Sinai, Stamford:Jewish High School Students: Learn how to recognize and respond to antisemitism. Parents: Gain tools to support your teens and effectively address incidents. Space is limited—register now at ujf.org/words. This is an important opportunity to empower and protect our community.

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Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Vayeshev December 21, 2024 20 Kislev 5785 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Candle Lighting 4:10 PM Mincha 4:15 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Coffee & Commentary 8:45 AM Latest Shema 8:50 AM Shmuel Class 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 9:51 AM Bob's Basics 10:00 AM Teen Minyan 10:00 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Early Mincha 12:23 PM Code Of Jewish Law 3:15 PM Mincha 4:05 PM Havdalah 5:11 PM Shabbat Shalom Never Give Up: The Lights of Chanukah What do the Chanukah flames signify to you? Many years ago I asked one of my daughters this question and she responded, "The light of Chanukah signifies spirit and hope!" Have you ever tried counting the stars in the sky? In Bereshit, God promises Abraham that the Jewish people will someday be as numerous as the stars in the sky. G-d enjoins Abraham to try and count the stars to see if he can quantify them knowing full well that the task is impossible. How can we count the infinite? The answer emerges from the story of Yosef and the story of the Maccabees. Yosef languishes in the pit. According to the Zohar, he composed in the depths of his despair the words, "Although I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me." It is the inspiration for David's famous Psalm 23. Yosef emerges, faces further challenges, but ultimately becomes the second in command to Pharaoh. Imagine if the Maccabees had abandoned hope of defeating the mighty Greek army. Their battle was against all odds, yet they never lost hope. Possessing deep faith and courage, they dreamed the impossible. As Ethics of Our Fathers states, "It is not up to us to finish the task but we are not free to desist from trying." G-d's command to count the stars implanted within Jews of all generations the spiritual audacity to dream and realize the impossible. Throughout our history, we are called upon to maintain our faith in the eternality of the Jewish people and serve as G-d's partners in realizing our destiny. One of my most moving Chanukah experiences was in Yerushalayim when I accompanied a small group on a walking tour of the Western Wall tunnels. Although I had walked these steps before, I experienced an eternal moment. My soul stirred as I gazed into the flames of the Chanukiah burning only yards away from the original Menorah lit on the Temple mount. Thousands of years later, the flame burns brightly,so close to the kindling of the flame by the Maccabees thousands of years ago. The first flame ignites our dreams of transforming the impossible into the possible for the Jewish people. The reading of the Prophets on Chanukah echoes this theme. In stirring the Jews to rebuild the Temple after the Babylonian exile, Zechariah proclaims, "Not by might and not by power but by Spirit" will we realize our dreams. How can we ignite the impossible for the Jewish people? What will we do to hasten the coming of the Messiah? How will the lights of Chanukah motivate us to count the stars in the sky? Share your inspiration! Email me what the flames signify to you. Wishing you and your family a Shabbat Shalom and happy Chanukah! With blessings and God willing good news from Israel, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Vayeishev with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here. The haftarah is read from Amos 2:6-3:8 Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here. Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here Chanukah begins on the evening of December 25th. Earliest lighting is 4:32pm (sunset). Ideally, candles should be kindled closer to 4:45pm or, at least, prior to 5:17pm (nightfall). For more information on candle lighting, see here. Would you like to read the Torah or Haftarah for your bar mitzvah parsha? Let us know by clicking click here Shabbat Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman) What is your favorite article of clothing you got from a parent (Yosef gets a coat from Yaakov)? What do you and your siblings do to bond (Yosef and the brothers can't get along)? Describe a situation where you held yourself back to avoid embarrassing someone (Tamar refuses to embarrass Yehuda)? Parsha Would You Rather - New Feature Would you rather receive a great gift that could potentially make others jealous of you or have someone else receive a great gift that might potentially make you jealous (Yosef and the coat)? Prayers for Hostages - We Pray for the Immediate Rescue and Release   "Acheinu kol Bais Yisrael – Our brethren, the entire Jewish People" "Hanesunim bitzara u'bishivya – who are delivered into confinement and captivity" "Ha'omdim bein bayam u'vein bayabasha – whether they be on the sea or dry land" "HaMakom yiracheim aleihem viyotzi'eim mitzara li'rvacha – May the Omnipresent have mercy on them and remove them from distress to relief" "U'mei'afela li'ora – and from darkness to light" "U'mishibud lig'ula – and from subjugation to redemption" "Hashta b'agala u'viz'man kariv – now, speedily, and close at hand" Join CSS  The safety and security of our community depend on each of us stepping up to do our part. We are inviting you to join the CSS (Community Security Service) team and contribute to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. To prepare new volunteers, we will be having an in-person training on Monday, January 13th, paired with a short online portion to be completed beforehand. Why Join CSS? Strengthen our community's safety and preparedness. Gain valuable skills in situational awareness and security. Be a part of a committed team protecting what matters most. Register Here For further questions or assistance, please contact Adam Breiner at adambr@thecss.org. Your participation makes all the difference. Let's come together to create a secure and welcoming space for all. 2025 Annual Dinner Honorees  We are thrilled to announce the honorees for our 2025 Agudath Sholom Annual Dinner on March 23rd, 2025 and wish them and their families much Mazal Tov! Guests of Honor: Maria & Glenn Reicin Young Leadership Award: Shushannah & Ari Yasgur Community Service Award: Aviva Maller Chai Award: Lorraine & David Kweskin Dinner Chairs: Alex & Brett Olsson and Lorraine & James Marcus Honorary Dinner Chairs (in formation): Stephanie & Josh Bilenker, Helene & Harvey Kaminski, Liat Sharabi Karsch and Gayle & Howard Rothman All of our honorees embody the very best of Agudath Sholom and we are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and be inspired by them. May we share many happy occasions together here and in Israel in the months ahead and God willing experience a joyous Chanukah, Shabbat Shalom and a time of full light and redemption speedily and in our days. Rabbi Daniel Cohen Harvey Kaminski, CAS President Mazal Tov to the Matan Bat Mitzvah Mother/Daughter Graduates led by Diane Cohen (Pictured - L to R) Diane Cohen, Laura Tobin, Ayelet Steinberg, Jessica Furmansky, Eliana Furmansky, Eva Tipermas, Julia Tobin, Rebecca Tipermas, Abby Rubinfeld, Sara Rubinfeld - Not Pictured: Nili Steinberg Shabbat Topics & Participants Coffee & Commentary Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shmuel Class Mark Wagshul Bob's Basics Rabbi Bob Abrams Shiur Sam Sroka: "My Yearlong Journey Through The Bavas (Kamma, Metzia, Basra) with Beis Brisk" Shacharit Rabbi Daniel Cohen Musaf Emilio Krausz Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudah Shlishit Rabbi Moshe Kurtz Welcome new members Sara & Jonathan Shuter! Mazal Tov to the Daf Yomi participants for completing Masechet Bava Batra this week and starting Masechet Sanhedrim Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Condolences to Aviva Schieber on the passing of her father, Rabbi Lester Hering/Rav Eliezer ben Yitzchak (v'chaya) z"l to Adrienne Alexander on the passing of her aunt, Estelle Guzik z"l Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Deliveries: Andrea & Daniel Aaron in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Daniel's mother, Diane Aaron z"l Chapel Kiddush: Howard Weiss in memory of his mother Nettie Weiss's yahrzeit Sephardic Kiddush: Sarit Hormadaly in honor of Yonathan's birthday and for the yahrzeit of Shimon ben Yakov z"l Sanctuary Kiddush: Co-sponsored by Nancy & Gadi Mimoun in commemoration of the 20th yahrzeit of Nancy's father, Benson Zinbarg/Bentzion Ben Israel Mordechai z"l; and David (& Stephanie) Tepper and Brian (& Elana) Tepper in commemoration of the thirtieth yahrzeit of their mother, Hildy Tepper z"l Seudah Shlishit: Shira and Mitchell Zucker in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of Mitchell's father, Seymour Zucker z"l Sign Up for these Events sign up Chanukah Yom Iyun Sunday, December 22 - 9:30 AM sign up Rabbi Dr. Yosef Bronstein book talk Sunday, December 22 - 4:45 PM sign up CAS Youth Chanukah on Ice Thursday, December 26 - 2:30 PM Learn more CAS Youth Bubble Mania at the Palace Theater Sunday, December 29 - 3:00 PM sign up Stamford Jewish Experience Friday Night Dinner Friday, January 3 - 6:00 PM Learn more Israel Teen Fellowship for 10th & 11th Graders Monday, January 6 sign up Shabbat Dinner with FIDF Friday, January 10 - 5:30 PM Learn more Shabbat with FIDF Shabbat, January 11 Sign Up CAS Blood Drive Monday, January 13 - 11:00 AM sign up 55+ Social Committee Dinner and Show Thursday, January 23 - 6:30 PM Chanukah Chanukah  begins this Wednesday night, December 25th through the afternoon of Thursday, January 2nd. For a brief summary of the laws of lighting menorah, please see the Orthodox Union's succinct guide. (This guide also includes a helpful graphic which demonstrates how to assemble your menorah and which direction to light the candles.) We recommend either lighting after 4:28 PM, or as soon as you arrive home from Maariv. To learn about the laws of Chanukah, click here. Check out YU Chanukah To Go Wishing you a Chanukah Sameach! CAS Youth News CAS Youth Group Update  We continue to approach Chanukah with our theme, being a source of light in the world and connected to the Parsha. No matter how difficult the situation was for Yosef, he never lost faith in God and never wavered in his values. The Chashmonaim fought to practice their faith and stayed true to Torah. Chanukah is about messages of faith and resilience, light emerges from darkness. We demonstrate our pride in being Jewish by lighting the menorah publicly. We will explore other ways to stand proud as Jews. For a fun activity this week in groups, we will make our own edible multicolored coats out of wholesome snacks… and then eat them, of course! Questions for your Shabbat Table  What can we learn from Yoseph about staying hopeful and doing the right thing, even when things are really hard? How is Yoseph's story similar to the story of Chanukah and the menorah lasting for eight days? Yoseph used his gift of interpreting dreams to help others, even in prison. What special gifts or talents do you have, and how can you use them to help people? Middle School & Teen Shabbat Schedule  Friday Night, Teen Oneg for grades 9-12 hosted at the home of the Munk Family - 320 Strawberry Hill Ave, Unit 29 from 8:45-10 PM Saturday: Teen Minyan at 10 AM Saturday Afternoon: Middle School Tisch at the home of Rabbi & Mrs Feller, co-hosted by Rabbi Josh - 255 Strawberry Hill Ave, Apt C11, 3:45-5:15 PM with Ruach, Fun, Friends, & Good Food! CAS Announcements Please Support the Mayim Mikvah League  Please take a moment to consider making an investment in the future of our beautiful and vital Minnie Manger Marcia Lieberman Mikvah. We are blessed to be the physical home of the Mikvah, which is vital for the eternal rhythm of Jewish life. Whether a regular user or not, we have all been touched by its impact. As our community grows and as we approach the end of the secular year and the holiday of Chanukah, there is no better time to re-dedicate ourselves by making a donation to our Mayim Mikvah fund, which sustains the Mikvah annually. Together with our local Rabbis listed we will be sending the letter below in the days ahead to the entire community. Thank you so much for your support. Am Yisrael Chai! May we share good news in the days ahead and witness the full light of Chanukah and redemption speedily and in our days. With appreciation, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Important Announcement - Early Shabbat Afternoon Mincha  We will offer an early mincha following Kiddush on Shabbat morning. It will meet in the sanctuary. The times are as follows: December 21: 12:23 pm December 28: 12:26 pm January 4: 12:30 pm January 11: 12:33 pm Men's Club Pacific House Meal  On December 25th beginning at 9am, the CAS Men's Club will cook and prepare a meal for the residents at the Pacific House. We are looking for kosher food donations - consisting of sweet potatoes, string beans, potatoes, salad items (lettuce, peppers, tomatoes).We will prepare the meal from 9-11:15 am and deliver to the Pacific House. We also need servers beginning at 11:30 am (a waiver must be signed). If you can donate or volunteer, please contact Mitchell Bell at wizdrbel@yahoo.com or 203 722 3512. Michael Feldstein's Latest Article  click here Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM; Wednesday: 7:00/8:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 4:15 PM; Friday: 4:19 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 4:14 PM Wednesday  Chanukah: 1 Candle Thursday  Chanukah: 2 Candles Friday  Chanukah: 3 Candles CAS Classes Join one of our classes. Click here for up to date schedule We Wish A Speedy Recovery To Tzvi Zev Yosef ben Chana Shulamit Raanan Noach ben Slova yosef ishai ben miriam Sheina Feiga bat Rivka Hershel Wolf ben Brucha Penina bat Sara Rema bat Etta Ahron Dovid ben Esther Bayla Yetta Liba bat Freidel Freidel bat Esther Leeba Minna bat Rivka Pesach Melech ben Basha Chaya Shoshana bat Yehudit Nira bat Rachel Sara bat Nira Chana Leah bat Esther Nadav Ephraim ben Shlomit Leah Ariella Maor bat Liba Chaya Leah bat Rivka Adeline bat Bat Chava Shlomo ben Velvel Moisha Gedalia Nechemiah Dorit bat Ora Mary Miriam Rut bat Chana Abokhay Moshe ben Zoya Chaya bat Liba Moshe Yitzak ben Raisel Crendel Miriam bat Devorah אסתר רחל bat רייזל ביילה Chaya Rachel bat Carmi Adina Penina bat Batya Sarah Rochfl bat Paya Etel Dov ben Pnina Nehama Miriam bat Dvora Moshe Gavriel ben Rachel Esther Cheryl Sheva bat Gittel Leah Sossie Raizel bat Sarah Fraida Eliezer Meyer ben Leah Calev Natanel ben Sara Yitzchak Osher ben Chana Shayva Chaya Click here to add a name to this list We Honor Our Military Ariel Y Shani Y Tali Y Harry B Zevi M Joreh M Ayden 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 Explore Israel with the Community Shlicha  If you love Israel and want to explore different cities without flying for 12 hours, join UJF Community Shlicha (Israeli Emissary) Eden Refaelovich for an engaging and educational in-person "virtual tour!" Eden will be exploring Jerusalem on Thursday evening, January 9th and Eliat & the Negev Desert on Tuesday evening, January 21st. Tickets are $10 per class. Location will be provided upon registration. Register today at www.ujf.org/VirtualTour.

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