| Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin |
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| | Achrei Mot-Kedoshim | Omer 27 | May 10, 2025 | 12 Iyyar 5785 |
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| | Friday | | | Mincha | 7:00 PM | | Candle Lighting | 7:41 PM | | Shabbat | | | Shacharit | 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM | | Latest Shema | 8:28 AM | | Coffee & Commentary | 8:40 AM | | Sephardic Minyan | 8:45 AM | | Melachim Class | 9:00 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 9:55 AM | | Bob's Basics | 10:00 AM | | Teen Minyan | 10:00 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 6:50 PM | | Daf Yomi | 6:50 PM | | Mincha | 7:40 PM | | Havdalah | 8:43 PM |
Be Holy Every Day One of the most ambiguous, yet significant, directives in the Torah is to be holy. Kedoshim Teheyu. The intent of this mitzvah is the subject of great debate. Rashi comments that God is mandating separation from transgression. Nachmanides explains that God is requiring us to sanctify our life through the commandments. It is not enough to observe the Torah, but our behavior should be reflective of a spiritually motivated life. We can consume kosher food, but if we do not eat with dignity and in moderation, we are diminishing our holiness. However, the mitzvah of being holy also asks us to bear in mind the transcendent nature of our role as Jews. Prior to receiving the Torah at Mt. Sinai, God called on us to be a holy nation. This characterization calls on us in the broadest sense to seize every day to make a difference and embody our mission as Jews. Are we living holy lives? Do we allow the days to fade away or harness every moment for impact? Motivation and energy flow when we view every day as an answer to a call. When God asked Adam and Eve, "Where are you?" it was a call of intentionality and purpose. It's the difference between being a thermometer or a thermostat. Both register the temperature, but one is influenced by the environment, and the other transforms the environment. Are we thermometers or thermostats? Do we stay focused on shining light every day or do we get distracted? We're ultimately answerable to God and our inner spark and consciousness. Do we do our best every day? In his book, The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life, Os Guinness writes that God planted a spiritual gyroscope deep inside our hearts. Every day we are called upon to be so enthralled with a vision of God that, "Before others we have nothing to prove, nothing to gain, nothing whatsoever to lose." Leading a holy life reflects an unwavering commitment to serving God with reverence and humility and awakening every day with a renewed sense of purpose to amplify God's light. We pray for God's help on our sacred mission. In the timeless words of King David, "The Lord remains near to all who call out to him, to everyone who calls out to him sincerely." Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom, the immediate return of the hostages, and God willing a full redemption speedily and in our days Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
Shabbat Information - Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Acharei Mot - Kedoshim with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here
- The Haftarah is read from Amos 9:7-15
- Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here
- Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here.
- To learn more about the laws of Sefira, click here.
- Sunday is the last night to recite Kiddush Levana.
- No Tachanun on Sunday Mincha through Monday Mincha due to Pesach Sheni.
- Next Friday is Lag B'Omer. To learn more about it, 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 meaningful part of the Yom Kippur davening (the parsha discusses the Kohen Gadol's Yom Kippur service)?
- What is something special someone has done for you as a friend (v'ahavta l'reacha kamocha)?
- Who is someone more advanced in age who you look up to (mipnei seiva takum)?
Parsha Would You Rather?- Would you rather know how everyone feels about you or have everyone know how you feel about them (the pasuk says that one shouldn't hate one's friend in their heart)?
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Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers in our community! We will offer a prayer on Shabbat morning for all those who are praying for the opportunity to be blessed with a child. The text is here. To learn more visit Yesh Tikva's website.
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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 Bob Abrams | | Code of Jewish Law | Rabbi Yossi Kamman | | Seudah Shlishit | Rabbi Dr. Jeff Cahn: Siyum on Makot & Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: 3rd Perek of Mesechet Avos |
- We are honored to host Rabbi Jerry Wohlberg, who will deliver the Shabbat morning sanctuary sermon this Shabbat morning. His topic will be "A Reflection on Jewish Women in Honor of Mothers Day"
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- to Sharon & Simeon Wolhberg on Josh's aufruf this Shabbos in celebration of his forthcoming marriage to Shira Borochov!
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- to Laura & Seth Tobin on Julia's Bat Mitzvah this coming week!
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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- Shabbat Bulletin: Sponsored by Gloria Green and Family in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Gloria's husband, Sanford Green (Shlomo Nissin Ben Avraham Leib Halevi), and in appreciation of Gloria's ongoing recovery
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- Senior Challah Deliveries: Kathy & Gary Sosnovich in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Gary's mother, Rachel Sosnowiec (Rachel Bas David)
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- 7AM Kiddush: Pam & Alan Shanker
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- Chapel Kiddush: Elise Lerner and Corinne Chapman in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Elise's father, Seymour Lerner (Shmuel Ben Yisrael), and Corinne's mother, Mia Needle (Mia Bas Dovid)
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- Sanctuary Kiddush and Seudah Shlishit: Sharon & Simeon Wolhberg in celebration of Josh's aufruf and forthcoming marriage to Shira Borochov
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Join the Jim Benjamin Memorial Garden Team |
| Rabbi Daniel Cohen - What is Your Why? |
Tuesday, May 13 - 8:15 AM |
| CAS Teens & JSU Lag BOmer Bonfire |
Thursday, May 15 - 8:00 PM |
| Scholar-in-Residence weekend with Rabbanit Chamutal Shoval |
| | Shavuot Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Menachem Leibtag |
| Tuesday, June 3 - 12:00 PM |
| Stamford Jewish Experience Friday Night Dinner |
Friday, June 13 - 8:15 PM |
| Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships |
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Pirkei Avot Discussion for Women Join us every Shabbat afternoon through May at 4:30 at private homes. Email Channie Kamman (chaniekamman@gmail.com) for the address. | Literature at Lunch Roundtable led by Dr. Richard Schwartz Sunday, May 18 - 10:30 AM "Demystifying the Mystique of the Sabbath" has been and still is our mission. We now turn our attention to another aspect of Shabbat in the liturgy, namely what we can learn from the Kingship and divinity of HaShem that is so poetically tied to our observance of this holy day. And here Shabbat is alluded to and mentioned in the verses. So, please join the conversation which will give greater depth to your personal conception of Shabbat. Our study will be accompanied by a delightful bagel brunch. If you plan to attend in person or would like me to send the links to the first two sessions, please contact me at rj@richardjschwartz.com. Zoom Meeting ID 8784487429 Passcode 868450 | Shavuot Shiurim Sponsorship Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Shavuot shiurim with Rabbi Menachem Leibtag. For more info, contact Rabbi Cohen |
- Join the Agudath Sholom mission to Ft. Bragg July 27-28 - Agudath Sholom is honored and proud to launch a partnership with the Jewish soldiers in Fort Bragg, NC. Rabbi Daniel Cohen will lead a CAS mission from July 27th-28th. Cost is Flight from LGA to Raleigh, NC. Itinerary features Sunday brunch at Beth Israel Congregation, a Synagogue Tour and evening event with the community. Monday includes army physical training with soldiers, breakfast with the chaplains, meeting with command teams and religious support staff and garrison chaplain and a meet and greet and learning with the soldiers. The Fly In is open to the entire Jewish community. For more info, contact Rabbi Daniel Cohen (rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org) or Lonnie Keene (lonnie53211@yahoo.com)
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- Agudath Sholom Miluim Project In expression of our solidarity with Israel, we will be joining many shuls nationwide to support the families of reservists through sponsoring gift packages as a way to strengthen and encourage them. The week of May 23rd will be National Appreciation Week for Reservist Families. Please contact me to learn more and/or make a contribution to the CAS Chesed Fund and earmark Miluim Project in the Purpose field. Thank you in advance for your support. Your gift will truly make a difference.
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- Pirkei Avot Studying - Ethics of our Father On 4/26, we began the series of Shabbatot marking the countdown to Shavuot. We are studying Pirkei Avot each Shabbat between mincha and maariv. 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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- 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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- 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-Friday: 6:30/7:30/8:30 AM
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- Mincha Sunday-Thursday: 7:50 PM; Friday: 7:00 PM
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- Candle Lighting Friday: 7:48 PM
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- Monday Pesach Sheni, Omer 29
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- Friday Omer 33, Lag BaOmer
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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
- Ayden M
| - Nathan H
- Noam H
- Yehudit
- Sally K
- Oren L
- Nathan L
- Rachel M
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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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- Last chance to join us for An Evening with Schoke JFS May 18, 2025, at 5:30 PM at Temple Beth El, Stamford, CT! Celebrate 50 years of impact with dinner, hilarious comedy by Talia Reese, and an exciting auction—don't miss out, tickets are just $250 at www.ctjfs.org/gala!
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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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- 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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