| Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin |
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| | Shmini | Mevarchim Chodesh
Omer 13 | April 26, 2025 | 28 Nisan 5785 |
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| | Friday | | | Mincha | 7:00 PM | | Candle Lighting | 7:27 PM | | Shabbat | | | Shacharit | 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM | | Latest Shema | 8:40 AM | | Coffee & Commentary | 8:40 AM | | Sephardic Minyan | 8:45 AM | | Melachim Class | 9:00 AM | | Bob's Basics | 10:00 AM | | Family Minyan | 10:00 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:04 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Daf Yomi | 6:35 PM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 6:35 PM | | Mincha | 7:25 PM | | Havdalah | 8:28 PM |
For This You Were Chosen More than any other time during the year, the days between Pesach and Shavuot evoke a sense of our generation's role in the arc of Jewish history. We are living in extraordinary times. Within one week, we commemorate Holocaust remembrance day and Israel Memorial Day and celebrate 77 years since the founding of the State of Israel. We hear stories of survivors, the tragedies and triumphs. In the next few days, we remember the soldiers who died fighting for Israel, the blessings of Israel as a haven for our people and a beacon of light unto the world. We are living at a historic crossroads we never could have imagined over 100 years ago. We live in Stamford, CT in 2025 Not by fate but by design. Yet, all of our lives are intertwined with the events of Jewish history. My grandparents all immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. I was born in America in 1967 a few months after the Six Day War when God returned our people to Jerusalem after 2000 years. I lived in Israel during the Ethiopian Jewry immigration, witnessed Natan Sharanksy arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, and sat in a sealed room wearing a gas mask during the Gulf War. We all are born into a time for a reason and with a purpose. In this season of mourning and joy, I am reminded of the immortal words of Moses to Aaron. The Midrash as quoted by Rashi explains that Aaron felt unworthy to serve in the Tabernacle. After all, he was somewhat responsible for the sin of the Golden Calf. Moses tells Aaron: Why are you ashamed? You are forgiven. For this role (in the Tabernacle) you are chosen. In other words, if God calls on you at this time to serve, you are obligated to respond. God believes in you. Now is your time. This is our time. We live after the Shoah and benefit from the historic gesture by God to restore our people to the land of Israel. For this generation, we are chosen. We are living in challenging times and pray for their immediate return of the hostages and safety, unity and prosperity in Israel. It is our time to respond, rise to this moment and serve God, the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and Happy Yom Haatzmaut and God willing and full redemption speedily and in our days Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
Shabbat Information - Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Shemini with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here
- The Haftarah is read from II Samuel 6:1-19
- Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here
- Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here.
- We bless the upcoming Month of Iyar. The Molad will be on Sunday, April 27th, 8:30 PM and 2 chalokim.
- Rosh Chodesh is observed from Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon.
- While Kel Maleh and Tzidkasecha are not recited due to the month of Nissan, we do recite the Av HaRachamim prayer as an acknowledgment of the Crusades which took place during the time of Sefira.
- To learn more about the laws of Sefira, click here.
- 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 a gift you have given that did not go over well (Nadav and Avihu die when they bring unbidden incense)?
- What methods do you use to deal with difficult news (Aharon is silent when he hears his sons have died)?
- What is your favorite bird (the Torah lists all of the non-kosher birds)?
Parsha Would You Rather?- Would you rather have every animal be kosher or eat milk and meat together (all of the kosher and non kosher animals are listed in the parsha)?
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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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Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Coffee & Commentary | Rabbi Daniel Cohen | | Melachim Class | Mark Wagshul | | Bob's Basics | Rabbi Bob Abrams | | Shiur | Rabbi Dr. Jeff Cahn | | Code of Jewish Law | Rabbi Yossi Kamman | | Seudah Shlishit | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Chapter 1 Pirkei Avot |
- to Gayle & Howard Rothman on the arrival of a granddaughter, born to Rachel & Michael Sackman!
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- to Alyson & Scott Koblick on the birth of a baby girl, Lily! Mazal Tov to big sister Emmy!
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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- on the passing of beloved CAS member, Abe Cogan z"l
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- Senior Challah Deliveries: Gary & Kathy Sosnovich in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Kathy's father, Morton Kinzelberg (Mayer) z"l
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- Chapel Kiddush: Co-sponsored by The Bernstein Family in memory of Samuel Bernstein z"l, The Boxer Family in memory of Dr. Eric Boxer z"l, and Howard Weiss in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of his father, Herbert Weiss z"l (Chiam be Shlomo Gad)
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- Sanctuary Kiddush: Co-sponsored by Sharon & Burt Rubin in honor of Burt's 50th year Bar Mitzvah anniversary and the Haron Family in memory of their beloved mother Nancy Haron z"l on her upcoming 10th yahrzeit
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- Seudah Shlishit: Judy & Howard Goldstein in memory of Adella Goldstein z"l
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Join the Jim Benjamin Memorial Garden Team |
| Sunday, April 27 - 10:00 AM |
| Sunday, April 27 - 8:00 PM |
| Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut Community Event |
Wednesday, April 30 - 7:00 PM |
| | Agudath Sholom Kesher (ASK) |
| Rabbi Daniel Cohen - What is Your Why? |
Tuesday, May 13 - 8:15 AM |
| Scholar-in-Residence weekend with Rabbanit Chamutal Shoval |
| Stamford Jewish Experience Friday Night Dinner |
Friday, June 13 - 8:15 PM |
| Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships |
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- Pirkei Avot Studying - Ethics of our Father On 4/26, we begin the series of Shabbatot marking the countdown to Shavuot. We will begin studying Pirkei Avot each Shabbat between mincha and maariv. This Shabbat, we study Chapter 1. Feel free to learn on your own at home as well and choose one mishna at each Shabbat meal. Here are some resources: Chabad.org, aish.org, click here, torah.org
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- A Divine Drive By Mitzvah Once a year, we can recite a special blessing for the first blossoms on a fruit tree. The ideal time was during the month of Nisan but you may recite the blessing in Iyar if you have not had the opportunity this season. Thank you to Michael and Debbie Berg for providing this Mitzvah Moment via their cherry tree. Drive by 26 Crane Rd North , roll down your window and make the blessing acknowledging God's renewal of the world. In the merit of our moments, may we experience hidden and open miracles of healing every day. You can find the bracha and background here
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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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- Annual Challenges in Jewish Education panel discussion, "Teaching Israel: At Home ... At School ... and in Israel" featuring Rabbi Joshua Lookstein, Assistant Head of School, Ramaz, and Rabbi Jeffrey Kobrin, Head of School, North Shore Hebrew Academy, Shabbat May 3rd, at seudah shlishit between mincha and maariv (appx 7:45PM). Moderated by Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein, Head of School, Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy. Join us for what promises to be a very stimulating discussion on an important topic.
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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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- Save the Date! Join us for the CAS mission to Ft. Bragg July 27-28. Rabbi Cohen will lead a CAS mission in support of the Jewish soldiers and their community at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina from July 27-28. Mark your calendars - all are welcome. Please reach out to Rabbi Cohen or Lonnie Keene lonnie53211@yahoo.com for details.
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- Shacharit Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Tuesday: 6:20/7:30/8:30 AM; Wednesday-Friday: 6:30/7:30/8:30 AM
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- Mincha Sun-Tues, Thurs: 7:35 PM; Wednesday: 6:40/7:35 PM; Friday: 7:00 PM
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- Candle Lighting Friday: 7:34 PM
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- Monday Omer 15, Rosh Chodesh Iyyar
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- Tuesday Rosh Chodesh Iyyar, Omer 16
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- Wednesday Yom HaZikaron, Omer 17
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- Thursday Omer 18, Yom HaAtzma'ut
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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
- 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
- Tanya bat Malka
- 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
- Calev Natanel ben Sara
- Yitzchak Osher ben Chana Shayva Chaya
- Inna bat Tanya
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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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- Urgent Need for a Kidney Donor Barry Mandel is a beloved father and grandfather. He is suffering from kidney failure. To learn more about kidney donation or to see if you are a match, email R26447@renewal.org or call 718-431-9831 ext. 209
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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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- NextGen Yom Ha'atzmaout Party Saturday, April 26th, 9:00 pm. Celebrate 77 years of Israeli independence with NextGen on Saturday April 26 starting at 9:00 pm at Serendipity Labs, 700 Canal Street, Stamford. Enjoy food, open bar, and a live DJ spinning all of your favorite Israeli tunes. Visit: www.ujf.org/nextgenYH
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- Fairfield County Celebrates Israel Festival Sunday, April 27th, 2:00-5:00 pm. UJF, Stamford JCC, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County, host Fairfield County's annual Celebrate Israel Festival. Celebrate with live music, games, crafts, food, and more. Attendees will enjoy a live-performance by award-winning Israeli singer-songwriter Gilad Segev. Segev is known world-wide for his Project Heroes non-profit initiative. Visit: https://jewishfestivaloffairfieldcounty.com/ to register
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- Yom Ha'atzmout Flag Raising and Kick-off of Jewish Heritage Month Thursday, May 1, 10:00 am. Join UJF in celebrating the beginning of Jewish Heritage month with an honorary flag raising of Israel's flag in honor of Yom Ha'atzmout. The event will take place at the Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd by the flagpole. There will be a short reception following the flag raising which features some speakers and refreshments.
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- Say Friendship! Please donate & participate in The Friendship Day & Walk May 4th from 12-2:30pm. Come for a free family fun day as we walk hand in hand and smile to smile in support of families of individuals with special needs. There will be entertainment, delicious food, and more. Visit www.FriendshipDayCT.com to sign up!
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- Voting is Open for the 2025 U.S. Zionist Congress Election Thru Sunday, May 4th. U.S. voting in the 39th World Zionist Congress election is open! The voting will continue through May 4, 2025. Head to zionistelection.org to register and to cast your vote for Israel's future.
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- OCTOBER 8th Film Screening Wednesday, May 7th. UJF presents a screening and discussion of October 8. October 8 offers an insightful look into the explosion of antisemitism on college campuses, social media, and on the streets of America since the October 7 attacks. The screening will include a discussion with Asaf Romirowsky, executive producer of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East and co-author of Religion, Politics, and the Origins of Palestine Refugee Relief. Talia Kahn, who is featured in the film, and a PhD student at MIT will also be a part of the discussion. There will be two screenings and event tickets are limited on a first-come basis. For more information visit: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E341719&id=104
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- Community Mimouna Wednesday, May 21st, 7:00 pm - Join UJF for a vibrant and meaningful celebration of Mimouna, a cherished Jewish holiday celebrated by Jews of Moroccan descent across Israel and around the world. Enjoy sweet treats, light bites, henna tattoos, music, and more! Exact location details will be provided upon registration. Early bird pricing runs through May 11 at just $20. Limited spots are only available! Visit: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E341719&id=102 to register
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- Community Jewish Heritage Mission to Greece Monday, October 27th- Wednesday November 5th. Join UJF on our Mission Trip to Greece from October 27-November 5 as we'll learn and explore Greece's Jewish history dating back thousands of years! There will be an informational meeting about the trip. If you wish to receive information, email Lara@ujf.org.
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