| Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin |
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| | Ki Tisa | Shushan Purim | March 15, 2025 | 15 Adar 5785 |
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| | Friday | | | Candle Lighting | 6:42 PM | | Mincha | 6:47 PM | | Shabbat | | | Shacharit | 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM | | Coffee & Commentary | 8:40 AM | | Sephardic Minyan | 8:45 AM | | Melachim Class | 9:00 AM | | Latest Shema | 9:24 AM | | Bob's Basics | 10:00 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:37 AM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 5:50 PM | | Mincha | 6:40 PM | | Havdalah | 7:43 PM |
You may not change the world, but you can change the world of one person. We are in the midst of the Purim celebration, but the spirit must remain. More than any other holiday, Purim emphasizes the power of one person to make a difference. In the critical juncture in the story, it is Esther's fate to plead with Achashverosh for the safety of her people. She is reticent as the risk of death is great for anyone who enters the king's chambers without permission would be killed. During this moment of truth, Mordechai tells her, "Who knows if for this time you were chosen to be the queen." Perhaps Esther's entire purpose in this position of influence was for this opportunity. She must rise to the occasion. In essence, every encounter with another person can be transformed into an eternal one. There is no meeting that is random. When we are faced with an opportunity to speak up, perform a kind deed, a mitzvah, it is God's way of calling on us to make an impact and make a difference. It is the secret of leading a meaningful life. In the words of Mark Twain, "The two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you understand why." God orchestrates many of these moments. It is our sacred task to infuse them with holiness. In his book Spirituality of Imperfection, Ernest Kurtz speaks to this idea. I am grateful to Howard Fogel for recommending this book. Kurtz writes, "Past the seeker, as he prayed, came the crippled and the beggar and the beaten. And seeing them, the holy one went down into deep prayer and cried, "Great God, how is it that a loving creator can see such things and yet do nothing about them?" And out of the long silence, God said: "I did do something about them. I created you." We are created to serve God and humanity. We are designed to reveal the light inside of us every day and share it with the world. Each person is a world in and of themselves. 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 Shushan Purim, Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
Shabbat Information - Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Ki Tisa with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here
- The haftarah for Parshat Ki Tisa is read from Kings 1:18-39
- Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here.
- Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here.
- We do not recite the Av HaRachamim prayer due to today being Shushan Purim.
- 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) - Describe a time you got impatient ( the Jews get impatient waiting for Moshe).
- What is something that calms you down (the 13 attributes of mercy)?
- What is something you like to do when you are doing tshuva (Moshe and the Jewish people do tshuva after the sin of the Golden Calf)?
Parsha Would You Rather?- Would you rather be caught doing something in the act before you did it or go through with it and have to admit it later (the Jews get caught in the act of the Golden Calf)?
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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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Rabbi Cohen hosts Father Joseph Gil and students from the Cardinal Kiung Academy to learn about Judaism and Agudath Sholom. | |
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Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Kabbalat Shabbat | Gideon Abraham | | Coffee & Commentary | Rabbi Daniel Cohen | | Melachim Class | Mark Wagshul | | Bob's Basics | Rabbi Bob Abrams | | Shiur | Sam Sroka: What Exactly Was the Golden Calf? | | Musaf | Jeremy Shechter | | Code of Jewish Law | Rabbi Yossi Kamman | | Seudah Shlishit | Shaya Speter |
- to Liat Karsch on Eitan's aufruf this Shabbat in honor of his forthcoming marriage to Kyla Mintz!
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- to Elaine Finkelstein on her engagement to Pinnie Balbin!
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- to Judy & Howard Goldstein on the arrival of a granddaughter, born to Rebecca & Eitan Edelman! Mazal Tov to aunt and uncle Arielle Movsas & Bradley Goldstein!
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- to Rabbi Cohen for receiving the Rabbinic Leadership Award at the Manhattan Jewish Experience Gala on April 1st in New York City. For more info visit https://www.jewishexperience.org/
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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 Dan (Debra) Faizakoff on the passing of his mother, Gloria Faizakoff z"l
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- to Barry (Joyce) Chavkin and Marc (Anat) Chavkin on the passing of their brother and uncle, Lee Chavkin z"l
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- to Shmueli Goldis and all of the participants in the first annual Men's Basketball Tournament!
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- to Jessica Furmansky and Jessica Sosnovich for spearheading the Annual Youth Mishloach Manot fundraiser! Thank you to all the volunteers and everyone who supported CAS Youth!
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- Senior Challah Deliveries: Greg & Amanda Smith
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- Chapel Kiddush: Sandi & Stuart Waldstreicher and Family in commemoration of Sandi's mother, Helene Ehrlich's first yahrzeit. Sandi would like to express her heartfelt gratitude to Rabbi Cohen, Rabbi Kurtz, and the members of CAS for their support and encouragement in saying Kaddish.
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- Sanctuary Kiddush: Liat Sharabi Karsch in honor of Eitan's aufruf
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- Seudah Shlishit: Shaya Speter in honor of his birthday this week
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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? | Mariya Feldman & Alex Abramov
Marjory & Bob Abrams
Diane Akassis
Barbara & Ron Ashkenas
Sarah & Moshe Azoulay
Sharyn & Fred Baer
Janet & Andrew Bein
Gayle & Mitchell Bell
Debbie & Michael Berg
Karen & Ira Berk
Lynn & Harvey Berman
Matthew & Judith Bernstein
Melody & Claude Bernstein
Darona & Tzvi Bernstein
Bevmax
Sara & Sam Bienenfeld
Melissa & Mark Bildner
Stephanie & Josh Bilenker
Rebecca & Daniel Boiarsky
Jodi & Richard Boxer
Jessie & David Brand
Eileen & Robert Breakstone
Mona & Mark Breiner
Sarah & Justin Breiner
Judy & Jeff Cahn
Anat & Marc Chavkin
Zoe & Harry Chiel
Sheila Cohen
Elise & Steven Cohen
Rachel & Ephraim Cohen
Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Elior & David Coleman
Bernice & Raymond Coll
Arline Gewanter & Lloyd Contract
Janice Chaikelson & Stephen Davidson
Emily & Zvi Dubitzky
Levi & Jessica Dulitz
Debra & Daniel Faizakoff
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
Joyce & Larry Haber
Edyta & Bert Hagendoorn
Meg & Yoav Haron
Rachel & Dan Haron
Leora & Yaakov Hauptman
Joel Helman
Tricia & Robert Hoff
Paulette & Lawrence Hutzler
Shara & Rabbi David Israel
Elizabeth & Andre Jacobovitz
Monica & Eric Jankelovits
Sandra & Michael Kamen
Helene & Harvey Kaminski
Flora & Carl Kaufman
Lonnie Keene
Rebecca & Emilio Krausz
Amy Kweskin
Lorraine & David Kweskin
Matthew Kweskin
Ayala Yasgur & David Lallouz
Andrea & Ari Lefkovits
Tamar & Jason Levine
Marla & Jason Lewis
Ana & Albert Lilienfeld
Danielle & Judd Linden
Vered & Mark Links
Rhonda & Judd Love
Nicole & Jonathan Makovsky
Elana Silberman & George Man
Roselyn Mangot
Lorraine & James Marcus | Jonathan Marcus
Susan & Len Mark
Dinah Miller & Seth Marlowe
Rhonda Schaffer-Maron & Jeffrey Maron
Meryl & Lawrence Meiteles
Deborah & Neil Metviner
Janice & Jake Meyer
Kori & Bill Meyers
Leah & Greg Miller
Nancy & Gadi Mimoun
Shira & Marc Nerenberg
Marguerite & Ken Neuhaus
Doreen & Howard Nusbaum
Alex & Brett Olsson
Shani & Gil Orbach
Alison & Nate Pava
Miriam & Gideon Pell
Hannah, Harlan & Rose Pittell
Marina Sapir & Alex Podelko
Anne & Neil Raff
Judy & Bob Raymond
Rachel & Solomon Redlich
Elizabeth & Eli Reichner
Maria & Glenn Reicin
Linda Rezak
Chani & Josh Rosenfeld
Sherri & Allen Rosenthal
Gayle & Howard Rothman
Erica & Elliot Safar
Shira Marder & Jason Saibel
Marlene Sandhu
Toby Schaffer
Kaili & Daniel Scherban
Aviva & Paul Schieber
Ivy & Marvin Schildkraut
Ilyse & Dean Schuckman
Richard Schwartz
Ken Schwartz
Rachel Seligson
Helen & Sheldron Seplowitz
Pam & Alan Shanker
Leslie & Alan Shapiro
Liat Sharabi Karsch
Leah & Rabbi Moshe Shemtov
Rosalyn Novick Sherman
Ronnie & Steve Sichel
Wendy & Jared Siegel
Bracha & Jerry Silber
Jennie & Josh Small
Kathy & Gary Sosnovich
Miriam & Josh Sperber
Amy & Sam Sroka
Stamford Chevra Kadisha
Beverly & David Stein
Eve & Philip Steinmetz
Rachel & Harold Terk
Danielle & Steven Thau
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
Estelle Walshe
Ellen & Richard Weber
Burton Weinstein
Howard Weiss
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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Sunday, March 16 - 10:00 AM |
| Evening of Harmony, Ruach and Song with the Ramaz Choir |
Thursday, March 20 - 7:30 PM |
| 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 |
| Monday, March 24 - 7:00 PM |
| Matzah from Southern Israel [Limited Opportunity] |
| Shmurah Matzah from Monsey |
| 55+ Social Committee Dinner & Movie |
Tuesday, March 25 - 6:30 PM |
| VKFC Pesach Virtual Evening of Learning |
Thursday, March 27 - 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 30 - 8:00 PM |
| Agudath Womens Speaker Series - |
Tuesday, April 1 - 2:00 PM |
| Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships |
| Jewish Heritage Trip through Italy |
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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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CAS Youth Parsha Parshat Ki Tisa is a story of mistakes and second chances. Bnei Yisrael make a big mistake—but Hashem teaches them that they can fix their mistake and still be close to Him. Hashem tells Moshe that every Jew must give a half-shekel coin to help take care of the Mishkan. This reminds us that we are all part of something bigger—no one is complete on their own!
Then, The Golden Calf – Moshe goes up Har Sinai to receive the Torah, but he stays longer than Bnei Yisrael expected. They get scared and think he isn't coming back, so they make a terrible mistake—they build and worship a Golden Calf… honestly… a cow? They should have made golden burgers and fries instead! When Moshe came down and saw what they did, he threw down the Luchot (Tablets) and broke them! He knew Bnei Yisrael made a terrible choice… but then—-he also prays to Hashem to forgive them! Hashem Gives a Second Chance! Moshe goes back up the mountain, and Hashem gives him a new set of Luchot. This shows that even when we make mistakes, we can always fix them and return to Hashem.
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Questions for Your Shabbat Table: - Why do you think Hashem asked for a half-shekel instead of a whole one? What does this teach us about how we need each other?
- What was the big mistake Bnei Yisrael made, and why do you think they did it?
- When Moshe saw the Golden Calf, he broke the Luchot. Do you think that was the right thing to do? Why or why not?
- Hashem gave Bnei Yisrael a second chance with new Luchot. Can you think of a time when you made a mistake and got a second chance?
- What can we learn about how we should treat others when we think about how Hashem gave us a second chance?
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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-Thursday: 6:50 PM; Friday: 6:54 PM
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- Candle Lighting Friday: 6:49 PM
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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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- Schoke JFS Zinbarg Camp Scholarship Applications Open Applications for the Joan and Ben Zinbarg Camp Scholarship Program are open for summer 2025 to Jewish families residing throughout the Schoke JFS catchment area - including Stamford, Norwalk, Westport, Bridgeport, and Upper Fairfield County. The fund is made possible through the financial support of the Zinbarg Family, the United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County. Fueled by the generosity of its partners, Schoke JFS granted 48 camp scholarships in 2024, fostering memorable and impactful experiences for the recipients. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 11, 2025. Apply at www.ctjfs.org/zinbargcampscholarship. Questions? Contact Erika Gadson at 203-921-4161, erikag@ctjfs.org.
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- The Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County is having its annual meeting and installation Sunday, March 23, at Temple Sinai, 458 Lakeside Drive, at 10:15 AM with Refreshments and Exhibits with guest speaker Gil Harel (Pianist & Musicologist) - on "Bob Dylan's Spiritual Journey: How Faith Shaped the Career of an Iconic Songwriter". The community is welcome. Registration can be done on our website "www.jhsfc-ct.org"
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- Matilda Jr. At BCHA! Don't miss BCHA's upcoming Spring Musical- the inspiring story of Matilda- filled with high energy dance numbers, catchy songs, theatrical magic and the inspiring joy that comes from having our very own young shul members reminding us of the power of imagination and the gleefulness of having children teach adults a lesson. This is one that you don't want to miss! Performances: Thursday 3/27, Friday 3/28 and Sunday 3/30.10/ticket BUYTICKETS.AT/BCHA
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