| Congregation Agudath Sholom
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| | Tetzaveh | Shabbat Zachor | March 8, 2025 | 8 Adar 5785 |
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| Please Use Caution Digging has begun on the Strawberry Hill and upper Colonial Road sides for our perimeter wall. Please use caution when walking in the area and hold your child's hand
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| Friday | | | Candle Lighting | 5:34 PM | | Mincha | 5:39 PM | | Oneg at Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen's Home | 8:30 PM | | Shabbat | | | Shacharit | 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM | | Latest Shema | 8:30 AM | | Coffee & Commentary | 8:40 AM | | Sephardic Minyan | 8:45 AM | | Melachim Class | 9:00 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 9:42 AM | | Bob's Basics | 10:00 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 4:40 PM | | Mincha | 5:30 PM | | Havdalah | 6:35 PM |
An Epic Battle Remember. Once a year, we are obligated to hear the Torah reading. During the remainder of the year, whether on a weekday, Shabbat or holiday, the words of God do not assume the same importance publicly as the words we will read this Shabbat across the world. On the Shabbat prior to Purim, we are obligated to fulfill the mitzvah of remembering Amalek, the arch enemy of the Jewish people. It is true that Haman, the villain of the Purim story, is a descendant of Amalek, but why is the focus on Amalek so crucial that it is mandated by God never to forget? The answer emerges from the ideological foundations of Amalek and the struggle for world domination. Our vision of the world reflects a belief that one day the world will recognize the Divine in every human being. We believe that we are working towards a time heralded by the coming of the Messiah when peace will reign, God's name will be ONE, the goodness of man will conquer evil and knowledge of God will fill the world from sea to sea. We are clearly not there..yet. Amalek rises in every generation to thwart this vision as witnessed in our lives. Their maniacal obsession with Israel and the Jewish people is due to their understanding, sometimes more than ours, that we are God's ambassadors to realize this Divine vision. Amalek professes a godless world, promotes anarchy, bigotry, racism and the elimination of a higher power or morality. In the chilling words of Adolf Hitler, "The Ten Commandments have lost their vitality. Conscience is a Jewish invention; it is a blemish, like circumcision. They refer to me as an uneducated barbarian. Yes, we are barbarians. We want to be barbarians; it is an honored title to us. We shall rejuvenate the world. This world is near its end. The struggle for world domination will be fought entirely between us between Germans and Jews. All else is facade and illusion." We read Zachor to not only remember this struggle, but to refortify ourselves to our historic mission to fight against the theology of Amalek and redouble our efforts to stand proudly as Jews, advocate for Israel, and lead lives publicly and privately that hasten the redemption of the world. We will have readings of Zachor on Shabbat morning in all minyanim and also following the minyan in the main sanctuary and before mincha. With prayers for our brothers and sisters in Israel and God willing good news ahead and Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and Happy Purim, Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
Shabbat Information - Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Tetzaveh with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here
- Maftir is Parshat Zachor (Deuteronomy 25:17-19)
- The Haftarah Parshat Zachor is read from I Samuel 15:2-34
- Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here.
- Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here.
- For an overview of the significance of Parshat Zachor- click here
- Ta'anit Esther will be on Thursday and Purim begins Thursday evening through Friday. Visit the Purim schedule below.
- 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) - What is your favorite outfit or clothing item to wear (bigdei kehuna)?
- If you could keep one word or name on your heart this year, what would it be (the Choshen had all of the names of the shevatim)?
- What is a smell/fragrance you associate with something positive (ketores)?
Parsha Would You Rather?- Would you rather be a high level administrator or high level employee (the kohanim get to both administer and perform the karbanos)?
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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"
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Special Message from the Berger Family Thank you to our friends and the entire Agudath Sholom community for your support, concern, generosity and sharing of wonderful memories while we sat shiva for Paul.
Dina, Gideon, Alisa, and Benjamin Berger
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Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Friday Night Oneg | SIR Dr. Shaina Trapedo: "Taking Up Swords and Psalms: The Hebrew Bible in Shakespeare's Battles" at the Cohen's home | | Coffee & Commentary | Rabbi Daniel Cohen | | Melachim Class | Mark Wagshul | | Bob's Basics | Rabbi Bob Abrams | | Shiur | Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: "Psak, Politics and Power - The Battle for NYC Eruvin" | | Sanctuary Sermon | SIR Dr. Shaina Trapedo: "Amalek, Shylock, and the Logic of Hate" | | Code of Jewish Law | Rabbi Yossi Kamman | | Seudah Shlishit | SIR Dr. Shaina Trapedo: "Esther Ever After: A Literary Legacy" |
- Dr. Shaina Trapedo, our Scholar in Residence, this Shabbat who is joined by her husband, Mendel
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- new members Shoshy & Jonah Rosen and Tamar Lilienthal & Tzvi Merczynski-Hait!
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- to our members Rebecca & Jonathan Tipermas and Sharon & Michael Feldstein who are being honored this week at the BCHA 69th Annual Dinner
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- to Steve & Penny z"l Block on the arrival of a granddaughter, born to Harry & Emile Block in Israel! Mazal Tov to great aunt and uncle Liba & Steve Steinmetz and the entire Block/Steinmetz family!
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Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here- to Amy Fishkow on the passing of her husband, Jim Benjamin z"l
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- to Alex Podelko on the passing of his father, Anatoliy Podelko z"l (Nathan ben Yakov and Tzilya)
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- to the family of Marilyn Gochberg z"l
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- to Shmueli Goldis for leading the way for the first annual Men's Charity Basketball tournament in partnership with the Stamford JCC in support of the Michael Levine Base for Lone Soldiers!
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- Senior Challah Deliveries: Nancy & Gadi Mimoun in memory of Ben Harmatz z"l and Max Zinbarg z"l
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- 7AM Kiddush: Matt Greenberg in honor of the 7AM minyan
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- Chapel Kiddush: Judy & Jeff Cahn commemorating the yahrzeit of Judy's mother, Helen Altschuler z"l, Chava Kayla bat Yaakov
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- Sephardic Kiddush: Sarah & Moshe Azoulay in memory of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas
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- Sanctuary Kiddush: Ivy & Marvin Schildkraut in commemoration of the yahrzeits of Marvin's parents, Samuel Schildkraut/Shaul ben Yizchak z"l and Mabel Schildkraut/Miriam bas Yehoshua Dov z"l
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- Seudah Shlishit: Shira & Mitchell Zucker in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Dovi's Bar Mitzvah
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| CAS ANNUAL DINNER
March 23, 5pm One People, One Heart Celebrate our honorees for their Dedication and commitment to our community...
Guests of Honor
Maria & Glenn Reicin
Young Leadership Award
Shushannah & Ari Yasgur
Community Service Award
Aviva Ephraim Maller
Chai Award
Lorraine & David Kweskin | | Thanks to our participants who have signed up to date! Why not join them? | Marjory & Bob Abrams
Barbara & Ron Ashkenas
Sarah & Moshe Azoulay
Sharyn & Fred Baer
Janet & Andrew Bein
Gayle & Mitchell Bell
Debbie & Michael Berg
Karen & Ira Berk
Matthew & Judith Bernstein
Melody & Claude Bernstein
Darona & Tzvi Bernstein
Sara & Sam Bienenfeld
Melissa & Mark Bildner
Stephanie & Josh Bilenker
Rebecca & Daniel Boiarsky
Jodi & Richard Boxer
Jessie & David Brand
Eileen & Robert Breakstone
Mona & Mark Breiner
Judy & Jeff Cahn
Anat & Marc Chavkin
Zoe & Harry Chiel
Sheila Cohen
Elise & Steven Cohen
Rachel & Ephraim Cohen
Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Bernice & Raymond Coll
Arline Gewanter & Lloyd Contract
Emily & Zvi Dubitzky
Robin & Jason Fischel
Stephanie & Howard Fogel
Jennie & Ben Folkinshteyn
Mindi Olsson & Steven Frank
Rhoda & Avram Freedberg
Lynne & Steven Frenkel
Miriam Gelb
Tova & Joshua Goldberg
Hilary & Ari Goldstein
Judith & Howard Goldstein
Meryl & David Gordon
Jill & Arthur Green
Edyta & Bert Hagendoorn
Meg & Yoav Haron
Joel Helman
Tricia & Robert Hoff
Paulette & Lawrence Hutzler
Elizabeth & Andre Jacobovitz
Monica & Eric Jankelovits
Sandra & Michael Kamen
Helene & Harvey Kaminski
Flora & Carl Kaufman
Rebecca & Emilio Krausz
Amy Kweskin
Lorraine & David Kweskin
Ayala Yasgur & David Lallouz
Tamar & Jason Levine
Ana & Albert Lilienfeld
Vered & Mark Links
Rhonda & Judd Love
Nicole & Jonathan Makovsky
Roselyn Mangot
Lorraine & James Marcus | Susan & Len Mark
Dinah Miller & Seth Marlowe
Meryl & Lawrence Meiteles
Janice & Jake Meyer
Kori & Bill Meyers
Leah & Greg Miller
Nancy & Gadi Mimoun
Marguerite & Ken Neuhaus
Doreen & Howard Nusbaum
Alex & Brett Olsson
Shani & Gil Orbach
Alison & Nate Pava
Miriam & Gideon Pell
Marina Sapir & Alex Podelko
Anne & Neil Raff
Judy & Bob Raymond
Rachel & Solomon Redlich
Maria & Glenn Reicin
Chani & Josh Rosenfeld
Sherri & Allen Rosenthal
Gayle & Howard Rothman
Marlene Sandhu
Toby Schaffer
Aviva & Paul Schieber
Ilyse & Dean Schuckman
Richard Schwartz
Ken Schwartz
Rachel Seligson
Pam & Alan Shanker
Leslie & Alan Shapiro
Leah & Rabbi Moshe Shemtov
Rosalyn Novick Sherman
Ronnie & Steve Sichel
Wendy & Jared Siegel
Bracha & Jerry Silber
Elana Silberman
Kathy & Gary Sosnovich
Miriam & Josh Sperber
Beverly & David Stein
Eve & Philip Steinmetz
Rachel & Harold Terk
Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home
Rebecca & Jonathan Tipermas
Laura & Seth Tobin
Gail G. & Stephen Trell
Nava & Eitan Ulmer
Julia & Michael Voytovich
Sandi & Stuart Waldstreicher
Rachel & Greg Waldstreicher
Audrey Waldstreicher
Ellen & Richard Weber
Burton Weinstein
Sally Shore & Bruce Wittenberg
Sharon & Simeon Wohlberg
Shushannah & Ari Yasgur
Barbara & Rabbi Benjamin Yasgur
Lauren & Joe Zalis
Helene Zimmerman
Hillary & Robert Zitter
Navah & David Zizmor
Shira & Mitchell Zucker
Dovi Zucker |
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Scholar in Residence Weekend with Shaina Trapedo |
| Jr Cong Pajama Party & Movie Night |
Shabbat, March 8 - 8:00 PM |
| Charity Basketball Tournament |
Shabbat, March 8 - 8:00 PM |
| Israel Teen Fellowship for 10th & 11th Graders |
| Mishloach Manot Community Match |
| Thursday, March 13 - 7:30 PM |
| CAS Youth Megillah & Carnival |
Thursday, March 13 - 7:30 PM |
| Friday, March 14 - 11:45 AM |
| Sunday, March 16 - 10:00 AM |
| Sunday, March 16 - 10:00 AM |
| Matzah from Southern Israel [Limited Opportunity] |
| Shmurah Matzah from Monsey |
| Stamford Jewish Experience Friday Night Dinner |
Friday, March 21 - 8:15 PM |
| Shabbat Afternoon Dessert Social with Scholar-in-Residence Zissy Turner |
Shabbat, March 22 - 3:30 PM |
| 55+ Social Committee Dinner & Movie |
Tuesday, March 25 - 6:30 PM |
| Agudath Womens Speaker Series - |
Tuesday, April 1 - 2:00 PM |
| Jewish Heritage Trip through Italy |
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Literature at Lunch Roundtable led by Dr. Richard Schwartz Wednesday, March 12 - 12:00 PM The community is invited to join ourdiscussion. In our previous session, PART ONE of this series Pushkin Meets Isaiah From Prophet to Prophet, we parsed Chapter 6 of the Book of Isaiah. Here the prophet is called upon by God enthroned above the Holy Temple to spread a message of gloom and doom. The terrifying scene includes myriads of flaming angels, the Seraphim; the latter are chanting in unison "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is filled with His glory." In PART TWO, we will parse Alexander Pushkin's poem The Prophet which borrows images and themes from Isaiah. Pushkin (1799-1837) was an aristocrat, social activist, rebel in exile, idealist, novelist, poet, playwright and fatal duelist (shades of Alexander Hamilton). Lunch, from 613 is provided by your host. If you have any questions or plan to attend in person, please contact me at rj@richardjschwartz.com. Zoom meeting ID 8784487429 Passcode 868450 |
Purim at CAS The holiday of Purim embodies the idea that redemption is the partnership between God's hidden intervention and human agency. We can all make a difference. One mitzvah can be the catalyst to the Messianic Age. God willing, we will witness the eradication of Amalek, peace in Israel and an era when God's name will be One. With prayers for our brothers and sisters in Israel and God willing good news ahead, Rabbi Daniel Cohen
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Parshat Zachor This year more than ever, it is important to attend the reading of Parshat Zachor to not only remember but refortify ourselves to our historic mission to fight against the theology of Amalek and redouble our efforts to stand resolute against the forces of evil in the world, stand proudly as Jews, and advocate for Israel. We will read Parshat Zachor during and at the end of all Shabbat morning minyanim.
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Spread the Joy on Purim Day Join us Thursday night for Megillah readings and ruach and refreshments following the Megillah reading. Pack Mishloach Manot for Seniors at Atria. Join us at 2 PM on Friday at the Atria on 3rd Street to spread the Purim joy to Seniors and deliver Mishloach Manot. Rabbi Cohen will lead the festivities.
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Gifts to the Poor One of the prime mitzvot of Purim is Matanot L'Evyonim, gifts to the needy.
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Food We encourage everyone to bring food for the Freedberg Family Kosher Food Pantry to the shul when you arrive for the Megillah Reading on Thursday night. Click here for more info about foods to bring. https://www.ctjfs.org/kosher-food-pantry/
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Funds Take a moment to contribute to the Purim Charity Fund to fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot L'evyonim which will be distributed to needy people locally via Schoke JFS and also in Israel.
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Annual Pre-Pesach Reminders - Buy Milk Before Pesach
- Eggs May Be Purchased during Chol Hamoed Pesach
- All non-processed meat and chicken is kosher for Pesach. Buy now and freeze for Pesach before prices go up.(Please note: This doesn't apply to ground meat)
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Seder Hospitality Planning your Seder? In need of a Seder? If you would like to join a family seder or would consider hosting members of our community who may need a place for Pesach night contact Rabbi Cohen or Rabbi Kurtz.
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- Save the Date! Join us for the Annual Women's Mikvah Gala Fundraiser Sunday, May 4th, 2025 at 7 PM. An unforgettable evening of inspiration and connection. Hear from renowned speaker Ruchi Koval, enjoy delicious bites from Lily's Kitchen, and participate in an exciting chance auction. Mark your calendars – we can't wait to celebrate with you!
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- Registration for 2025 Jewish Baseball League season is live! FCCJBL is a co-ed, ages 4-12 year old little league and plays on Sundays only. Season opener is 4/27. Please sign up on www.fccjbl.org. Please reach out to info@fccjbl.org with any questions.
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- 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
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- Shacharit Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM
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- Mincha Sunday-Wednesday: 6:45 PM; Thursday: 6:30 PM; Friday: 6:47 PM
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- Candle Lighting Friday: 6:42 PM
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- Thursday Ta'anit Esther; Erev Purim
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We Wish A Speedy Recovery To |
- Tzvi Zev Yosef ben Chana Shulamit
- Raanan Noach ben Slova
- yosef ishai ben miriam
- Yocheved Rochel bat Chava Kayla
- Sheina Feiga bat Rivka
- Hershel Wolf ben Brucha
- Rema bat Etta
- Ahron Dovid ben Esther Bayla
- 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
- Moisha Gedalia
- Nechemiah
- Dorit bat Ora
- Yospa bat Shana Menucha
- Mary
- Miriam Rut bat Chana
- Chaya bat Liba
- Moshe Yitzak ben Raisel Crendel
- Miriam bat Devorah
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- 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
- Refael Pesachya Chaim ben Golda
- Cheryl Sheva bat Gittel Leah
- Sossie Raizel bat Sarah Fraida
- Eliezer Meyer ben Leah
- Calev Natanel ben Sara
- Yitzchak Osher ben Chana Shayva Chaya
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- Ariel Y
- Shani Y
- Tali Y
- Harry B
- Zevi M
- Joreh M
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- Nathan H
- Noam H
- Yehudit
- Sally K
- Oren L
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- Jeremy S
- Yehudit S
- Meni N
- Yaniv H
- Rachel W
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- Application Window for the Lilly Reiser Scholarship Now Open United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien (UJF) invites any current 12th graders or college-aged students to apply for a $10,000 college scholarship (renewable for up to 4 consecutive years). The student must be attending an accredited US-based college or graduate school at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year to be eligible. Awards will be based on both financial need and merit. The winning applicants will demonstrate the potential to live up to Lilly Reiser's example, as a person who overcame significant hardship, prized education, and became a responsible and productive citizen. To apply, please visit www.ujf.org/LillyReiser. For more information please visit www.ujf.org/LillyReiserScholarship.
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- Reminder: Aaron's Place, on the ground floor of Stamford Hospital provides kosher snacks, drinks and meals, in a comfortable environment. If you are caring for a hospitalized loved one or waiting for tests, this comfort room is a place to regroup and refresh. Information is available at the hospital front desk , The code, in Hebrew letters, is on the door of the room.
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- An Evening with Schoke JFS, Celebrating 50 Years of Service Sunday, May 18th, 5:30 PM. Join Schoke Jewish Family Service as we celebrate 50 years of supporting the Fairfield County community at An Evening with Schoke JFS on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 5:30 PM at Temple Beth El, 350 Roxbury Road, Stamford, CT. This special event will honor the Schoke JFS staff with the 45th Annual Mitzvah Award and include a cocktail reception, dinner, awards presentation, paddle raise supporting the Japha Family Emergency Assistance Program, dessert, and an exciting auction offering one-of-a-kind opportunities. Tickets, including dinner and dessert, are $250 and can be purchased at www.ctjfs.org/gala. For details or to place a journal ad, contact Erika Llanos at 203-921-4161 or ellanos@ctjfs.org. Come celebrate this remarkable milestone and support the important work of Schoke JFS in the community!
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