Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Tetzaveh Shabbat Zachor March 8, 2025 8 Adar 5785 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Special Notice Please Use Caution  Digging has begun on the Strawberry Hill and upper Colonial Road sides for our perimeter wall. Please use caution when walking in the area and hold your child's hand Friday Candle Lighting 5:34 PM Mincha 5:39 PM Oneg at Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen's Home 8:30 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:30 AM Coffee & Commentary 8:40 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Melachim Class 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 9:42 AM Bob's Basics 10:00 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code Of Jewish Law 4:40 PM Mincha 5:30 PM Havdalah 6:35 PM Shabbat Shalom An Epic Battle Remember. Once a year, we are obligated to hear the Torah reading. During the remainder of the year, whether on a weekday, Shabbat or holiday, the words of God do not assume the same importance publicly as the words we will read this Shabbat across the world. On the Shabbat prior to Purim, we are obligated to fulfill the mitzvah of remembering Amalek, the arch enemy of the Jewish people. It is true that Haman, the villain of the Purim story, is a descendant of Amalek, but why is the focus on Amalek so crucial that it is mandated by God never to forget? The answer emerges from the ideological foundations of Amalek and the struggle for world domination. Our vision of the world reflects a belief that one day the world will recognize the Divine in every human being. We believe that we are working towards a time heralded by the coming of the Messiah when peace will reign, God's name will be ONE, the goodness of man will conquer evil and knowledge of God will fill the world from sea to sea. We are clearly not there..yet. Amalek rises in every generation to thwart this vision as witnessed in our lives. Their maniacal obsession with Israel and the Jewish people is due to their understanding, sometimes more than ours, that we are God's ambassadors to realize this Divine vision. Amalek professes a godless world, promotes anarchy, bigotry, racism and the elimination of a higher power or morality. In the chilling words of Adolf Hitler, "The Ten Commandments have lost their vitality. Conscience is a Jewish invention; it is a blemish, like circumcision. They refer to me as an uneducated barbarian. Yes, we are barbarians. We want to be barbarians; it is an honored title to us. We shall rejuvenate the world. This world is near its end. The struggle for world domination will be fought entirely between us between Germans and Jews. All else is facade and illusion." We read Zachor to not only remember this struggle, but to refortify ourselves to our historic mission to fight against the theology of Amalek and redouble our efforts to stand proudly as Jews, advocate for Israel, and lead lives publicly and privately that hasten the redemption of the world. We will have readings of Zachor on Shabbat morning in all minyanim and also following the minyan in the main sanctuary and before mincha. 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 Purim, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Shabbat Information  Learn about the Shabbat Torah Reading for Parshat Tetzaveh with the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l - click here  Maftir is Parshat Zachor (Deuteronomy 25:17-19) The Haftarah Parshat Zachor is read from I Samuel 15:2-34 Haftarah summary by Chabad.org - click here. Haftarah summary by Haftarah Helper - click here. For an overview of the significance of Parshat Zachor- click here Ta'anit Esther will be on Thursday and Purim begins Thursday evening through Friday. Visit the Purim schedule below. 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 your favorite outfit or clothing item to wear (bigdei kehuna)? If you could keep one word or name on your heart this year, what would it be (the Choshen had all of the names of the shevatim)? What is a smell/fragrance you associate with something positive (ketores)? Parsha Would You Rather? Would you rather be a high level administrator or high level employee (the kohanim get to both administer and perform the karbanos)? 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" Special Message from the Berger Family Thank you to our friends and the entire Agudath Sholom community for your support, concern, generosity and sharing of wonderful memories while we sat shiva for Paul. Dina, Gideon, Alisa, and Benjamin Berger Shabbat Topics & Participants Friday Night Oneg SIR Dr. Shaina Trapedo: "Taking Up Swords and Psalms: The Hebrew Bible in Shakespeare's Battles" at the Cohen's home Coffee & Commentary Rabbi Daniel Cohen Melachim Class Mark Wagshul Bob's Basics Rabbi Bob Abrams Shiur Rabbi Moshe Kurtz: "Psak, Politics and Power - The Battle for NYC Eruvin" Sanctuary Sermon SIR Dr. Shaina Trapedo: "Amalek, Shylock, and the Logic of Hate" Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudah Shlishit SIR Dr. Shaina Trapedo: "Esther Ever After: A Literary Legacy" Welcome Dr. Shaina Trapedo, our Scholar in Residence, this Shabbat who is joined by her husband, Mendel new members Shoshy & Jonah Rosen and Tamar Lilienthal & Tzvi Merczynski-Hait! Mazal Tov to our members Rebecca & Jonathan Tipermas and Sharon & Michael Feldstein who are being honored this week at the BCHA 69th Annual Dinner to Steve & Penny z"l Block on the arrival of a granddaughter, born to Harry & Emile Block in Israel! Mazal Tov to great aunt and uncle Liba & Steve Steinmetz and the entire Block/Steinmetz family! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Condolences to Amy Fishkow on the passing of her husband, Jim Benjamin z"l to Alex Podelko on the passing of his father, Anatoliy Podelko z"l (Nathan ben Yakov and Tzilya) to the family of Marilyn Gochberg z"l Thank You to Shmueli Goldis for leading the way for the first annual Men's Charity Basketball tournament in partnership with the Stamford JCC in support of the Michael Levine Base for Lone Soldiers! Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Deliveries: Nancy & Gadi Mimoun in memory of Ben Harmatz z"l and Max Zinbarg z"l 7AM Kiddush: Matt Greenberg in honor of the 7AM minyan Chapel Kiddush: Judy & Jeff Cahn commemorating the yahrzeit of Judy's mother, Helen Altschuler z"l, Chava Kayla bat Yaakov Sephardic Kiddush: Sarah & Moshe Azoulay in memory of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas Sanctuary Kiddush: Ivy & Marvin Schildkraut in commemoration of the yahrzeits of Marvin's parents, Samuel Schildkraut/Shaul ben Yizchak z"l and Mabel Schildkraut/Miriam bas Yehoshua Dov z"l Seudah Shlishit: Shira & Mitchell Zucker in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Dovi's Bar Mitzvah CAS Annual Dinner 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 Click here to sign up Thanks to our participants who have signed up to date! Why not join them? Marjory & Bob Abrams Barbara & Ron Ashkenas Sarah & Moshe Azoulay Sharyn & Fred Baer Janet & Andrew Bein Gayle & Mitchell Bell Debbie & Michael Berg Karen & Ira Berk Matthew & Judith Bernstein Melody & Claude Bernstein Darona & Tzvi Bernstein Sara & Sam Bienenfeld Melissa & Mark Bildner Stephanie & Josh Bilenker Rebecca & Daniel Boiarsky Jodi & Richard Boxer Jessie & David Brand Eileen & Robert Breakstone Mona & Mark Breiner Judy & Jeff Cahn Anat & Marc Chavkin Zoe & Harry Chiel Sheila Cohen Elise & Steven Cohen Rachel & Ephraim Cohen Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen Bernice & Raymond Coll Arline Gewanter & Lloyd Contract Emily & Zvi Dubitzky 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 Edyta & Bert Hagendoorn Meg & Yoav Haron Joel Helman Tricia & Robert Hoff Paulette & Lawrence Hutzler Elizabeth & Andre Jacobovitz Monica & Eric Jankelovits Sandra & Michael Kamen Helene & Harvey Kaminski Flora & Carl Kaufman Rebecca & Emilio Krausz Amy Kweskin Lorraine & David Kweskin Ayala Yasgur & David Lallouz Tamar & Jason Levine Ana & Albert Lilienfeld Vered & Mark Links Rhonda & Judd Love Nicole & Jonathan Makovsky Roselyn Mangot Lorraine & James Marcus Susan & Len Mark Dinah Miller & Seth Marlowe Meryl & Lawrence Meiteles Janice & Jake Meyer Kori & Bill Meyers Leah & Greg Miller Nancy & Gadi Mimoun Marguerite & Ken Neuhaus Doreen & Howard Nusbaum Alex & Brett Olsson Shani & Gil Orbach Alison & Nate Pava Miriam & Gideon Pell Marina Sapir & Alex Podelko Anne & Neil Raff Judy & Bob Raymond Rachel & Solomon Redlich Maria & Glenn Reicin Chani & Josh Rosenfeld Sherri & Allen Rosenthal Gayle & Howard Rothman Marlene Sandhu Toby Schaffer Aviva & Paul Schieber Ilyse & Dean Schuckman Richard Schwartz Ken Schwartz Rachel Seligson Pam & Alan Shanker Leslie & Alan Shapiro Leah & Rabbi Moshe Shemtov Rosalyn Novick Sherman Ronnie & Steve Sichel Wendy & Jared Siegel Bracha & Jerry Silber Elana Silberman Kathy & Gary Sosnovich Miriam & Josh Sperber Beverly & David Stein Eve & Philip Steinmetz Rachel & Harold Terk 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 Ellen & Richard Weber Burton Weinstein 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 Sign Up for these Events Learn more Scholar in Residence Weekend with Shaina Trapedo Shabbat, March 8 sign up Jr Cong Pajama Party & Movie Night Shabbat, March 8 - 8:00 PM sign up Charity Basketball Tournament Shabbat, March 8 - 8:00 PM Learn more Israel Teen Fellowship for 10th & 11th Graders Sunday, March 9 Sign up Mishloach Manot Community Match Tuesday, March 11 Learn more CAS Purim Schedule Thursday, March 13 - 7:30 PM Learn more CAS Youth Megillah & Carnival Thursday, March 13 - 7:30 PM sign up Purim Brunch Seudah Friday, March 14 - 11:45 AM Learn more Mens Club Passover Fair Sunday, March 16 - 10:00 AM sign up Mah Jong Morning Sunday, March 16 - 10:00 AM sign up Matzah from Southern Israel [Limited Opportunity] Monday, March 17 sign up Shmurah Matzah from Monsey Monday, March 17 sign up Stamford Jewish Experience Friday Night Dinner Friday, March 21 - 8:15 PM sign up Shabbat Afternoon Dessert Social with Scholar-in-Residence Zissy Turner Shabbat, March 22 - 3:30 PM sign up 55+ Social Committee Dinner & Movie Tuesday, March 25 - 6:30 PM sign up Agudath Womens Speaker Series - Tuesday, April 1 - 2:00 PM Learn more Jewish Heritage Trip through Italy Upcoming Events Literature at Lunch Roundtable led by Dr. Richard Schwartz Wednesday, March 12 - 12:00 PM The community is invited to join ourdiscussion. In our previous session, PART ONE of this series Pushkin Meets Isaiah From Prophet to Prophet, we parsed Chapter 6 of the Book of Isaiah. Here the prophet is called upon by God enthroned above the Holy Temple to spread a message of gloom and doom. The terrifying scene includes myriads of flaming angels, the Seraphim; the latter are chanting in unison "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is filled with His glory." In PART TWO, we will parse Alexander Pushkin's poem The Prophet which borrows images and themes from Isaiah. Pushkin (1799-1837) was an aristocrat, social activist, rebel in exile, idealist, novelist, poet, playwright and fatal duelist (shades of Alexander Hamilton). Lunch, from 613 is provided by your host. If you have any questions or plan to attend in person, please contact me at rj@richardjschwartz.com. Zoom meeting ID 8784487429 Passcode 868450 Purim At C A S Purim at CAS  The holiday of Purim embodies the idea that redemption is the partnership between God's hidden intervention and human agency. We can all make a difference. One mitzvah can be the catalyst to the Messianic Age. God willing, we will witness the eradication of Amalek, peace in Israel and an era when God's name will be One. With prayers for our brothers and sisters in Israel and God willing good news ahead, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Parshat Zachor  This year more than ever, it is important to attend the reading of Parshat Zachor to not only remember but refortify ourselves to our historic mission to fight against the theology of Amalek and redouble our efforts to stand resolute against the forces of evil in the world, stand proudly as Jews, and advocate for Israel. We will read Parshat Zachor during and at the end of all Shabbat morning minyanim. Spread the Joy on Purim Day  Join us Thursday night for Megillah readings and ruach and refreshments following the Megillah reading. Pack Mishloach Manot for Seniors at Atria. Join us at 2 PM on Friday at the Atria on 3rd Street to spread the Purim joy to Seniors and deliver Mishloach Manot. Rabbi Cohen will lead the festivities. Gifts to the Poor  One of the prime mitzvot of Purim is Matanot L'Evyonim, gifts to the needy. Food  We encourage everyone to bring food for the Freedberg Family Kosher Food Pantry to the shul when you arrive for the Megillah Reading on Thursday night. Click here for more info about foods to bring. https://www.ctjfs.org/kosher-food-pantry/ Funds  Take a moment to contribute to the Purim Charity Fund to fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot L'evyonim which will be distributed to needy people locally via Schoke JFS and also in Israel. Check out this Purim shiur from Elisheva Shmidman  V'Nahafoch Hu: What We Learn From Haman Pesach At C A S 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) 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. CAS Announcements 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! 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. 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 Michael Feldstein's Latest Article  click here Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Friday: 6:30/7:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Wednesday: 6:45 PM; Thursday: 6:30 PM; Friday: 6:47 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 6:42 PM Thursday  Ta'anit Esther; Erev Purim Friday  Purim Saturday  Shushan Purim CAS Classes Join one of our classes. Click here for up to date schedule 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 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 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 Click here to add a name to this list We Honor Our Military 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 Jeremy S Yehudit S Meni N Yaniv H Rachel W Click here to add a name to this list Community Announcements 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. 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. 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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