| Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin |
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| | Vayeilech | Shabbat Shuva | September 27, 2025 | 5 Tishrei 5786 |
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| | Friday | | | Candle Lighting | 6:26 PM | | Mincha | 6:31 PM | | Shabbat | | | Shacharit | 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM | | Coffee & Commentary | 8:40 AM | | Sephardic Minyan | 8:45 AM | | Latest Shema | 9:05 AM | | Teen Minyan | 10:00 AM | | Bob's Basics | 10:00 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:18 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Shabbat Shuva Drasha | 5:30 PM | | Mincha | 6:20 PM | | Havdalah | 7:24 PM |
Your Two Names One of the most haunting passages in the liturgy that we read on Rosh Hashanah as well as Yom Kippur is the prayer, Unetaneh Tokef, the holy prayer composed by Rabbi Ammon of Mainz. We read: Let us relate the force of this day's holiness for it is awesome and terrifying. All mankind before you G-d like Bnai Maron. As a shepherd examines his flock, passing each sheep beneath his rod. So do you pass and count and enumerate every living soul. This concept of the Jewish people as Bnai Maron is taken from oral tradition. It is a metaphor that is used by Rabbi Judah the Prince, to express the essence of judgment on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. What is the significance of this mysterious term? Bnai Maron symbolizes the steps up the mountainous cliffs at Maron where only one individual could traverse at a time. The call of Ayeka -where are you? Adam and Eve were not the only ones to whom G-d called. In the Bible, G-d calls Abraham for the ultimate act of commitment, the binding of his son Isaac. In Exodus, G-d calls Moses at the Burning Bush to accept the mission of redeeming the Jewish People. In each case, G-d calls their name twice; Abraham, Abraham, Moshe, Moshe. In each one Abraham and Moshe answer Hineni - Here I am! Why the double language? Could Abraham or Moshe not hear G-d's call the first time? Jewish mysticism offers a powerful answer. Each human being possesses two names. One name given to us at a baby naming or a bris reflects Divine inspiration and represents our unique potential in the world. The other name signifies the reality of who I am today. G-d calls each name twice. Does your name below (as you are today) meet your name above (as you should be?) Are you maximizing your unique potential? For Abraham and Moshe-the moment of the binding of Isaac and the encounter at the Bush signifies a peak moment of connection to their purpose. On Yom Kippur, G-d is calling each of us. Are we maximizing our potential? Do we harness our unique talent and gifts to elevate the world? When we hear our Hebrew name, whether an Aliya, under a Chuppah, during a Mishebarach, or where someone calls us in need, it is G-d's way of calling us to realize our potential. Our Hebrew name, given to us by our parents, is our destiny. Our name reflects the essence of not only who we are but who we are meant to be. Our names are our identity and represent our unique contribution to the world. In G-d's eyes, every human being has a mission that cannot be accomplished by anyone else. Do we hear that call? Do we strive to grow every day? The Chazon Ish, the great sage of the 20th century, explained the secret of growth when he observed that the noticeable difference between a live and dead fish is that only a live fish can swim upstream. Only a live fish can swim against the tide. Are we living life to the fullest? Are we just going with the flow or taking charge of our lives? An ancient Jewish tradition teaches that the first question G-d asks at the end of our lives is "What is your Hebrew name?" What G-d is really asking is, "Did we do the best we could in this world to live up to our name?" G-d is calling Ayeka! Where are you? Where are you? This Yom Kippur, we must answer: Hinei: Here I am! Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and G'mar Chatmah Tovah and God willing news of the return of the hostages and a full redemption for Israel and the Jewish people, Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
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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CAS Complete Holiday Calendar | Graveside Services - Sunday, September 28 | | Old Cemetery | 9:20 AM | | New Cemetery | 9:45 AM | | Independent Lodge: | 10:30 AM | | Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur | | Wednesday, October 1 | | Mincha | 3:00 PM | | Candle Lighting | 6:17 PM | | Kol Nidre | 6:20 PM | | Fast Begins | 6:35 PM | | Thursday, October 2 | | Sephardic Shacharit | 8:00 AM | | Sanctuary Shacharit | 8:30 AM | | Library/Chapel Shacharit | 9:00 AM | | Sanctuary Yizkor | No earlier than 11:00 AM | | Sephardic Mincha | 4:00 PM | | Sanctuary Mincha | 4:45 PM | | Library/Chapel Mincha | 5:10 PM | | Blessing of the Children | 7:13 PM | | Fast Ends | 7:16PM |
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RESERVED SEATING CHART If you reserved seats through the Patron program, you can find your seats on the Seating Charts. These will be posted outside each minyan.
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Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Coffee & Commentary | Rabbi Daniel Cohen | | Bob's Basics | Rabbi Bob Abrams | | Shiur | Rabbi Bob Abrams | | Shabbat Shuva Drasha | Rabbi Daniel Cohen | | Seudah Shlishit | Rabbi Aryeh Roberts: Forgiveness - Divine and Human Dimensions |
- new members Indra & David Liebskind and their children Aaron and Isabelle!
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- to Tali & Jesse Salver on the birth of a baby boy! Mazal Tov to big brother Sammy! There will be a Shalom Zachor on Friday Night at their home on Strawberry Hill at 9 PM
- to Katie & Jesse Lifshitz on the birth of a baby boy! Mazal Tov to siblings Eli, Ari and Ava!
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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 Josh Bilenker on the passing of his father, Robert Bilenker z"l
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- to our first responders, who we will honor this Shabbat. Please join us in the Sanctuary to express our gratitude to them. We will have a brief presentation at 11:10 AM with a blessing for the new year and a gift of apples and honey.
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- Senior Challah Deliveries: Greg & Amanda Smith
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- Chapel Kiddush: In loving memory of Vivian Weiss by her children Shully, Daniel, and Rebecca
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- Sephardic Kiddush: Moshe Azoulay in honor of his parents Salomon and Zohara Azoulay
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- Sanctuary Kiddush: Co-sponsored by Sarah & David Hochman in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Sarah's father, Robert Tatham z"l; Lynn & Jeff Lowin in honor of the yahrzeit of Jeff's mother, Arlene Lee Lowin z"l; Ilyse & Dean Schuckman in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Ilyse's mother, Sylvia Newman z"l; Audrey Waldstreicher and Sandi & Stuart Waldstreicher in commemoration of the yahrzeit of their husband and father, Elliot Waldstreicher z"l
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- Seudah Shlishit: The Boxer Family for the Sheloshim of Eileen Zuckerberg z"l and in gratitude for all the community support during shiva week
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- Rosh Hashanah Flowers
- Sanctuary: The Fischel and Stone Families, in memory of Guta and David Fischel
- Chapel: Stephanie & Howard Fogel in memory of Paul Berger
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- Yom Kippur Flowers
- Sanctuary: The Grogins and Metviner families, in loving memory of Susan and Mickey Grogins, loving parents, grandparents and great-grandparents
- Chapel: Hillary and Bob Zitter in memory of Hillary's parents, Joseph and Matilda Esbit
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CAS High Holiday 5786 Schedule |
| Sunday, September 28 - 10:00 AM |
| The Heavens Declare The Glory of God Meditative Walk |
Sunday, September 28 - 11:15 AM |
| Schoke JFS Cereal & Oatmeal Drive |
| CAS Youth Sukkah Decorating |
Sunday, October 5 - 10:00 AM |
| | Wednesday, October 8 - 10:30 AM |
| Sukkot Guys Night Out Craft Beer Tasting & Chinese Dinner |
Thursday, October 9 - 8:00 PM |
| Shabbat, October 11 - 1:00 PM |
| Shabbat, October 11 - 4:00 PM |
| Sunday, October 12 - 5:00 PM |
| Mini Minyan & Jr Cong Hakafot |
Tuesday, October 14 - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday, October 15 - 12:00 PM |
| Tuesday, October 21 - 1:00 PM |
| Man Up Pre-Bar Mitzvah Father/Son Class |
Sunday, October 26 - 9:15 AM |
| Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships |
| Mens Adult Learning Trip (MALT) 2025 |
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Literature at Lunch Roundtable led by Dr. Richard Schwartz Sunday, October 19 - 10:30 AM Literature at Lunch begins it's 8th year! We will be parsing two Old Testament inspired poems by Russian poetess Anna Akhmatova (1889-1966) Lot's Wife and Rachel's Grave. Next planned is a deep dive into war inspired poetry of Du Fu (712-770 C.E.) dubbed China's Shakespeare. Lunch/ brunch, catered from Restaurant 613 and or Beldottis, is graciously provided by your host. If you have any questions contact meat rj@richardjschwartz.com Zoom meeting ID 8784487429 Passcode 868450 |
- A Message from Rabbi Cohen about his Judaism in the 21st Century Podcast We just reached our two year anniversary and the 100th episode, thank God! Our intricate world presents intertwined challenges, from tech to politics. In the US, religion's role is subtly changing, influenced largely by the "the hubris of the present-day". Yet, civilizations before us offer insights, untainted by our world. This podcast reimagines current matters using historical perspectives. Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff explore modern life, guided by Jewish sages' insights. Check out the episodes.
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- New Torah Opportunity - CAS Daily Learning Initiative to Ignite Your Life Consider the daily study of Chayenu - daily Parsha, Tanya and Tehillim! A generous sponsor offered to subsidize subscriptions. For more info, visit https://chayenu.org. If you would like to join, please email Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org. Testimonial - It changed my life! Agudath Sholom member Josh Goldberg
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- Save the Date! The History of the American Yiddush Theater Nov. 6 at 7 pm at Temple Beth El. A musical overview with Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene. More details to come.
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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-Wednesday, Friday: 6:30/7:30/8:30 AM
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- Mincha Sunday-Tuesday: 6:20 PM; Friday: 6:19 PM
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- Candle Lighting Friday: 6:14 PM
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We Wish A Speedy Recovery To |
- Tzvi Zev Yosef ben Chana Shulamit
- Anat bat Rachel
- Moshe Yosef ben Sarah
- Raanan Noach ben Slova
- Chaim ben Leah
- Yosef Ishai ben Miriam
- Yocheved Rochel bat Chava Kayla
- Sheina Feiga bat Rivka
- Hershel Wolf ben Brucha
- Rema bat Etta
- Yitzchak ben Shmuel v. Chaya
- 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
- חיים זאב ben לאה
- Adeline bat Bat Chava
- Moisha Gedalia
- Nechemiah
- Dorit bat Ora
- Yospa bat Shana Menucha
- Michal bat Chana
- Rachel Leah bat bat Sara
- Mary
- Yosef Noach ben Dina
- Uriel ben Vered
| - 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
- Dov ben Pnina
- Nehama Miriam bat Dvora
- Hersh Zalman ben Sorah Rochel
- 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
| - Meir D
- Jeremy S
- Yehudit S
- Meni N
- Yaniv H
- Rachel W
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- SAVE THE DATE: October 7th Commemoration Sunday, October 5th at 7:00 pm. Join as a community in commemorating the tragic events of October 7, 2023. The commemoration will take place on Sunday, October 5, at 7:00 pm at Temple Beth El, 350 Roxbury Road, Stamford. This year's commemoration features Micha Bitton, a pioneer in the ethnic-rock genre of Israeli music. Micha's mesmerizing concert "From Sderot to Jerusalem" uses anecdotes and song to tell the famous story of his childhood as a refugee. There is no charge, but registration is required. To register, visit www.ujf.org/oct7
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- UJF's Shulchan Ivrit (Hebrew Table) Weekly beginning Wednesday, Oct. 22. Looking to brush up or learn new words in Hebrew? Join UJF and Stamford JCC for opportunities to connect and speak Hebrew for an hour of casual conversation! Visit: http://bit.ly/3I1koQu to register. For more details contact UJF community shlicha Eden at Eden@ujf.org.
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- The Big Give Sunday, October 19th at 9:30 am. The Big Give is a vital opportunity to support programs that strengthen and unite the community As One. Federation is pivotal in safeguarding the community, including enhancing security measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every Jewish institution in the area. Children are encouraged to collect Tzedakah and complete Mitzvah Bingo Cards, which will be distributed at local Jewish schools and are also available at the UJF office. Prizes will be given to all who participate. Register today at www.ujf.org/TheBigGive.
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- Kuriansky Teen Leadership Institute Begins Sunday, October 26. Calling All Teens - This leadership program is for teens entering 10th–12th grades and focuses on the Jewish values of Tzedakah (philanthropy), Tikun Olam (social justice), and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of kindness). Earn community service hours! Looks great on college resumes! Meet new friends, and get ready to be a Jewish leader! Starting this fall, participants will meet monthly on Sundays from 5:30–7 PM (October through May). If you know teens who might be interested, please encourage them to apply by visiting www.ujf.org/KTLI.
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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. Aaron's place is run by volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering for 1-2 hours a month, email ronsichel@aol.com. For more information about Aaron's Place visit www. UJF/org/aaronsplace.
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- JHSFC invites the community for the Norma and Milton Mann Annual Lecture: The White Rose Resistance and Its Lessons for Today featuring historian, author and White Rose expert, Dr. Jud Newborn. Dr. Newborn will recount how siblings Sophie and Hans Scholl, fanatical Nazi Youth Leaders, became heroes of the German anti-Nazi resistance. All are welcome to attend on Sunday, October 26 at 11:30am at Temple Beth El, 350 Roxbury Rd., Stamford, CTFor more information contact JHSFC at info@jhsfc.org or call 203.359.2196. Registration required at https://mann.cbo.io
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