| Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin |
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| | Toldot | | November 22, 2025 | 2 Kislev 5786 |
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| | Friday | | | Candle Lighting | 4:12 PM | | Mincha | 4:17 PM | | Shabbat | | | Shacharit | 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM | | Latest Shema | 8:32 AM | | Sephardic Minyan | 8:45 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 9:35 AM | | Bob's Basics | 10:00 AM | | Family Minyan | 10:00 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 3:15 PM | | Mincha | 4:05 PM | | Havdalah | 5:12 PM |
The Most Important Patriarch for Today Which patriarch do you most admire? Which one seems most relevant for modern times? At first blush, I would say Avraham. He is the founder of ethical monotheism and introduced God's message of compassionate righteousness and moral justice to the world. In an environment of chaos, idolatry and intolerance, he blazes the path for an era of Godliness, morality and harmony. We are inspired by his vision, humanity and generous spirit to this day. Yitzchak is often characterized as the silent patriarch. He seems to watch more than act. He follows rather than leads. However, upon introspection, he embodies so much more and the key to the continuity of the Jewish people. His life parallels Avraham's. He travels to a foreign land in a time of famine, renews a covenant with Avimelech, and re-digs the wells that Avraham dug. However, in Kabbalistic terms, they are viewed differently. Unlike his father who embodies Chesed, loving kindness, Yitzchak embodies gevurah, strength and discipline. Avraham is associated with love and Yitzchak with fear. What does this mean? The Sfat Emet explains that Avraham initiated the idea of God's mission to the world. It was a relationship born out of love of God. He traveled the land of Canaan declaring God's sovereignty. Many people of the land believed that once he died, so would his vision. It was only the birth of Yitzchak that provided continuity to his message. Without Yitzchak's perseverance we would not be here today. It is easier to start a venture than to day in and day out stay focused and dedicated to the task at hand. Yitzchak's fear or gevurah was born of his deep desire and commitment to not allow the work of Avraham to go unfinished. He did not let conflict slow him down nor did he despair. He remained energized to carry out the mission and dream of his father. We are living in a generation when we must draw on Yitzchak's strength. We are one link in the chain of Jewish history. Our ancestors invested in us and our future is counting on us. What more can we each do to insure the continuity and growth of the Jewish people and the state of Israel? Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and God willing good news from Israel and Happy Thanksgiving week, Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Bob's Basics | Rabbi Bob Abrams | | Shiur | David Held | | Sanctuary Sermon | Rabbi Aryeh Roberts: "Why Do Parents Love Their Children?" | | Code of Jewish Law | Rabbi Yossi Kamman | | Seudah Shlishit | Sharon Feldstein and Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
- new members Dena & Avishai Don and their daughter Charlotte
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- to Elisheva & Zach Janof on the birth of a baby boy! Mazal Tov to big sisters Emma and Daisy!
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- to Stephanie & Bob Sherman on the arrival of a grandson, Emmanuel Dubrovsky Sherman, born to Amalya Dubrovsky & Corey Sherman!
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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 the family of Joanie Lane z"l
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- to our CAS Board of Directors, who committed unanimously to purchase one extra item when they shop each week to support the Freedberg Kosher Food Pantry. When each one of us does one small act, it can truly make a difference. To learn more about the Kosher Food Pantry, visit https://www.ctjfs.org/kosher-food-pantry/.
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- Senior Challah Deliveries: The Abrams Family in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Marjory's father, Martin Edelston z"l
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- 7AM Kiddush: Judy & Jeff Cahn in honor of the engagement of their granddaughter, Esther, to Dovi Lowenthal
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- Chapel Kiddush: Anonymous
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- Sephardic Kiddush: Tzvi & Tamar Merczynski-Hait in memory of Tzvi's grandfather, Tzvi Zeev ben Yechezkel (Wilbur Hait), whose Yartzeit was observed 1 Kislev
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- Sanctuary Kiddush: Co-sponsored by Ariel & Maria Yusupov in commemoration of the 1 year yahrzeit of Mazal bat Yael z"l; Yoni and Stephen Nierman in memory of Fannie Stevens z"l; Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen in memory of Ruth Umansky z"l and Richie Seligson z"l; and Richard Schwartz in memory of his mother, Nechama Hadassah bas Ha Rav Moshe Kalonymus Skinder z"l
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- Seudah Shlishit: Sharon & Michael Feldstein to mark the shloshim of Sharon's father, Zalman Segal, of blessed memory, Chaim Zalman ben haRav Yosef haLevi
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Sunday, November 23 - 9:30 AM |
| Monday, November 24 - 8:00 PM |
| Thanksgiving Class with Rabbi Roberts |
Thursday, November 27 - 9:15 AM |
| Thank Our First Responders This Thanksgiving! |
Thursday, November 27 - 11:00 AM |
| Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider: A Global Thanksgiving - Rav Kooks World Vision |
Sunday, November 30 - 9:15 AM |
| Mens Adult Learning Trip (MALT) 2025 |
| Shabbat, December 6 - 5:53 PM |
| Sunday, December 7 - 10:30 AM |
| The Power of Chassidic Melody: A 19th of Kislev Experience |
Monday, December 8 - 7:45 PM |
| Tuesday, December 9 - 8:00 PM |
| One Shabbat One CommUNITY |
Shabbat, December 13 - 6:30 PM |
| Chanukah Yom Iyun with Rabbi Kalman Laufer |
Sunday, December 14 - 9:15 AM |
| New and Prospective Member Bagel Brunch |
Sunday, December 14 - 11:30 AM |
| Family Friday Night Dinner |
Friday, December 19 - 5:45 PM |
| CAS Youth Chanukah Celebration |
Sunday, December 21 - 11:00 AM |
| Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships |
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- Shabbat Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman)
- What would be your ideal hair color (Esav had red hair)?
- Describe a time you had to lie for the right reasons (Yaakov lies to Yitzchok)?
- If you could switch or have some of someone else's wardrobe, who would it be (Yaakov takes Esav's cloak)?
- Parsha Would You Rather - never have to lie or lie for the right reasons to receive a great reward (Yaakov lies to Yitzchok)?
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- Making A Good Marriage Great: Shalom Bayit Young Couples Chavura with Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen. Starts Winter 2026 - Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen will lead a three month series on strengthening marriage, deepening relationships and growing in romance and love. The series will be hosted at private homes. To learn more and/or be hosts, contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org
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- Support our Local Kosher Establishments Thank God we have a growing number of Kosher establishments in Stamford. Navaratna is currently closed for renovations, but please make an extra effort to support 613, Ricotta, L'Chaim and Greenwich & Delancey.
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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: 6:30/7:30/8:30 AM; Thursday: 7:00/8:30 AM
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- Mincha Sunday-Thursday: 4:15 PM; Friday: 4:14 PM
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- Candle Lighting Friday: 4:09 PM
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- Thursday Thanksgiving Day
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- Daf yomi is now remote on Zoom all week
- Early Mishnah Brurah shiur resumes this Sunday: Sunday through Friday - 35 minutes before the earliest minyan
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We Wish A Speedy Recovery To |
- Tzvi Zev Yosef ben Chana Shulamit
- Yaffa bat Hanna
- 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
| - יוֹסֵף ben בתיה
- Chana Leah bat Esther
- Nadav Ephraim ben Shlomit Leah
- Rafael Zvi ben Chana Pearl
- Evgeny ben Perl
- Ariella Maor bat Liba Chaya
- Leah bat Rivka
- חיים זאב ben לאה
- Adeline bat Chava
- Moisha Gedalia
- Nechemiah
- Dorit bat Ora
- Yospa bat Shana Menucha
- Michal bat Chana
- Rachel Leah 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
- Yehouda ben Aghdas
- 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
- Yoad A
- Harry B
- CZM
- JEM
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- Nathan H
- Noam H
- Yehudit
- Sally K
- Oren L
- Nathan L
| - Rachel M
- Jeremy S
- Yehudit S
- Meni N
- Yaniv H
- Rachel W
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- Thanksgiving Bake Sale to Support Sharsheret The Stamford community is participating in a national bake sale on Thanksgiving, with proceeds benefiting Sharsheret, an organization that provides vital support to Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer. Enjoy a variety of homemade, delicious baked goods — all Kosher, Pareve, and prepared with care in local Kosher, Stamford kitchens and approved by Rabbi Cohen. Perfect for your holiday table or as a thoughtful gift! Place your orders here: https://tinyurl.com/sharsheretbake Order pickup is on Nov 26 in the evening. For questions, contact Shoshy Rosen (shoshyciment@gmail.com)
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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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- Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy 70th Anniversary - An Evening with Alex Edelman Tony & Emmy Award Winner Sunday, December 7th, 2025 Doors Open at 5:00 PM for VIP Ticket Holders and Sponsors, Doors Open at 6:00 PM for All Ticket Holders 7:00 PM Show Starts Promptly (Doors Close). The Performing, Arts Theatre at SUNY Purchase, PepsiCo Theatre, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY 10577 - Purchase tickets at https://comedy.bcha-ct.org/
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- UJF Big Give Call Nights Continues Monday, December 1st, 6:00 pm Help UJF in calling friends and neighbors to share the important work of Federation and giving them the opportunity to strengthen the community in these challenging times. Training will be provided. Dates of call nights: Monday, December 1, 6 -8 pm and Tuesday, December 16, 6-8 pm
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- UJF Warm Hearts, Warm Hands Thursday, December 11th at 7:00 pmWe invite young adults in their 20's and 30's to an evening of packing Winter Care Bags for children in need! Enjoy light snacks, music, and good company — while doing a mitzvah together! Participation in the packing event is free, but if you're able to donate to help us cover the cost of the bags, it would be greatly appreciated. Every $10 sponsors one complete Winter Care Bag! Visit www.ujf.org/warmhands to register or donate.
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- UJF Young Adults Celebrate One Shabbat, One Community Friday, December 12th at 6:30 pm Celebrate Shabbat with other Jewish 20's and 30's, part of UJF's One Shabbat, One Community experience! Join our community shlicha Eden, for an evening of good food, conversation, and connection. Location will be provided following registration. To RSVP, email Eden@ujf.org.
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- Menorah Candle Lighting with Mayor Caroline Simmons Tuesday, December16th, 4:45pm Join UJF, Temple Beth El, and Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons in sharing the tradition of lighting the Chanukah candles. Come sing Chanukah songs and enjoy sweet treats! The candle lighting will take place at the Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd.
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- UJF Chanukah Ice Skating Night Thursday, December 18th at 7:00 pm UJF and Mem Global invite those in their 20's and 30's for a Chanukah Ice Skating Night! We'll light the menorah together, celebrating the 5th night of Chanukah, with unlimited hot chocolate, treats, and cozy seating areas. Then, lace up your skates and hit the ice! Skates provided. Visit www.ujf.org/chanukah to register.
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- Aaron's Place - A Kosher Comfort Room 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 relax and refresh. Information is available at the hospital front desk, The code, in Hebrew letters, is on the door of the room. Volunteers Needed! To volunteer, please email ronsichel@aol.com
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