Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Vaetchanan Tu B'Av Shabbat Nachamu August 9, 2025 15 Av 5785 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Mincha 7:00/7:48 PM Candle Lighting 7:43 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:42 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Melachim Class 9:00 AM Bob's Basics 10:00 AM Family Minyan 10:00 AM Latest Shacharit 10:07 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code Of Jewish Law 6:45 PM Mincha 7:35 PM Havdalah 8:42 PM Shabbat Shalom Do You Love God? The Torah portion of Va'etchanan contains the most important prayer within our faith, the Shema. We recite it morning and night from birth until death. The verse states, "You should love the Lord your God with all of your heart, your soul and your might." It is one of the fundamental Torah principles. According to Ibn Ezra, loving God is the root of all mitzvot. Maimonides teaches that proper love of God means being so in love that we cannot go for one moment without thinking about the Almighty. How can we be commanded to feel love, an emotion? When we recite these words, do we fully realize their weight? What does it mean to love God? The Slonimer Rebbe explains that we fulfill the mitzvah of loving God by taking steps that will lead us in the direction of loving God. If we never reach the full stage of loving God, we fulfill our obligation through our effort to achieve such a relationship. The Rebbe explains his idea based on the verse which follows, "Love of God should be on your heart." If you take the commandment to heart and do our best, it will generate feelings of love. A Four Step Plan for Loving God Observe Nature - The Rambam (Hilchot Yesodei HaTorah 2:2) recommends thinking deeply into the infinite wisdom in nature. This form of contemplation brings us towards a renewed appreciation of God's presence in the world and the blessing of life. Study Torah - The Rambam (Sefer Hamitzvot 3) also suggests that when we study Torah, we behold a profound wisdom of God and forge a connection to Him. Torah study refreshes the spirit and offers a relevant road map for daily living. Realize God Loves You - Rabbi Akiva Eiger explains that prior to the mitzvah of loving God, we recite, "Blessed is God who loves his people Israel." When we internalize that God loves us and that he breathes into us new life in every moment of every day, we grow in love of God. Make God Number 1 in Your Life - The Chovot Halevavot (Introduction to Love of God) states that a condition for loving God is prioritizing God in your life. All else is secondary. When we are so preoccupied with worldly matters, we cannot contemplate God nor take the steps necessary to develop our Divine potential and love of God. In the words of Gerard Manley Hopkins, "The world is charged with the grandeur of God." God is everywhere. It is up to us to let Him in. When we recite the words of the Shema, pause and take them to heart. The holidays are seven weeks away. It is time to move forward and take a step towards loving God. God is looking for our effort. We are here for a Divine purpose,to love God and emanate that love to our community, the Jewish people and the world. Wishing you and your families a wonderful Shabbat Nachamu and God willing a full redemption speedily and in our days, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Friday Night Late Mincha  will be in the Beit Midrash for the remainder of the summer We celebrate Tu B'Av this Shabbat  To learn more, click here and here 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" Shabbat Topics & Participants No Coffee & Commentary this Shabbat Melachim Class Mark Wagshul Bob's Basics Rabbi Bob Abrams Shiur Rabbi Yossi Kamman Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudah Shlishit Ari Leiberman and Rabbi Daniel Cohen Mazal Tov to Elise & Steven Cohen on Jacob's Aufruf and forthcoming marriage to Shoshana Edelman! to Rica & Ari Lieberman and Yospa Lieberman on the forthcoming marriage of Gabriella Lieberman to Elye Robinovitz! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Thank You to Hilary Goldstein for her assistance with the Youth Tisha B'Av event! to everyone who brought food for the Kosher Food Pantry during our Tisha B'Av drive Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Deliveries: Greg & Amanda Smith 7AM Kiddush: Marc & Sherry Silver for yahrzeit of Marc's father Joseph יוםפ ז״א בן נחום Chapel Kiddush: Elise & Steven Cohen in honor of Jacob's aufruf Sephardic Kiddush: Robert Yaghoubian in honor of Shabbat Nachamu Sanctuary Kiddush: Co-sponsored by Nicki Kornbluth & Benjamin Ratzersdorfer in honor of the birth of their daughter Nora; and The Robinovitz and Lieberman families in honor of Elye's Aufruf and the upcoming wedding of Elye Robinovitz to Gabriella Lieberman Seudat Shlishit: Irwin Niedober and Ari Lieberman in honor of their completion of Tanya Sign Up for these Events sign up CAS Movie Club Monday, August 11 - 8:00 PM sign up Stamford Jewish Experience Fire Pit Wednesday, August 13 - 7:15 PM sign up Shabbat Backyard Shmooze! Shabbat, August 16 - 4:00 PM sign up CAS Guys Night Out - End of Summer BBQ Beer Bash Sunday, August 24 - 8:00 PM sign up CAS Youth Welcome Back BBQ Monday, September 1 - 4:30 PM Learn more Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships Upcoming Events An Evening of Faith and Inspiration with Omer Shem Tov Tuesday, September 16 - 7:00 PM An Evening of Faith and Inspiration with Omer Shem Tov at CAS- Wednesday evening, September 16th CAS Announcements Shabbat Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman)  What is the most far flung or unexpected place you have met a fellow Jew (v'hafitz Hashem eschem b'amim)? What is your favorite underdog story (l'horish goyim gedolim v'atzumim mimeka)? What is something that gives you comfort (Shabbos Nachamu)? The Jim Benjamin Harvest Now Garden is growing and making a difference!  Join the team Rabbi Daniel Cohen in the News  Latest Forward Article - How to Tell Someone About Death Podcast Interview on The Purpose Mastermind Podcast Interview on Positive Talk Radio 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 Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Friday: 6:30/7:30/8:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 7:40 PM; Friday: 7:00/7:39 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 7:34 PM 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 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 Rachel Leah bat bat Sara Mary Yosef Noach ben Dina 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 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 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 Rachel M Meir D Jeremy S Yehudit S Meni N Yaniv H Rachel W Click here to add a name to this list Community Announcements Operation Rising Lion  Israel Needs Us Now! United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien is committed to supporting Israel in her time of need. 100 SAVE THE DATE: Five for Fighting  Sunday, September 7th, 7:30 pm Mark your calendars as UJF presents John Ondrasik-Five for Fighting, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter and staunch supporter of Israel and the Jewish people. Event chairs: Hannah and Daniel Blonshteyn, Lisa and Jeff Manheim, and Wendy and Jared Siegel. Visit www.ujf.org/superhero to register UJF Superheroes Among Us evening  We invite you to recognize someonewho has made a meaningful impact on our community. For a donation of $18, your nominated superhero will receive a special email acknowledgement and be listed on signage at the event. To nominate a superhero, visit www.ujf.org/nominate 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 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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Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Vaetchanan Tu B'Av Shabbat Nachamu August 9, 2025 15 Av 5785 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Mincha 7:00/7:48 PM Candle Lighting 7:43 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:42 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Melachim Class 9:00 AM Bob's Basics 10:00 AM Family Minyan 10:00 AM Latest Shacharit 10:07 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code Of Jewish Law 6:45 PM Mincha 7:35 PM Havdalah 8:42 PM Shabbat Shalom Do You Love God? The Torah portion of Va'etchanan contains the most important prayer within our faith, the Shema. We recite it morning and night from birth until death. The verse states, "You should love the Lord your God with all of your heart, your soul and your might." It is one of the fundamental Torah principles. According to Ibn Ezra, loving God is the root of all mitzvot. Maimonides teaches that proper love of God means being so in love that we cannot go for one moment without thinking about the Almighty. How can we be commanded to feel love, an emotion? When we recite these words, do we fully realize their weight? What does it mean to love God? The Slonimer Rebbe explains that we fulfill the mitzvah of loving God by taking steps that will lead us in the direction of loving God. If we never reach the full stage of loving God, we fulfill our obligation through our effort to achieve such a relationship. The Rebbe explains his idea based on the verse which follows, "Love of God should be on your heart." If you take the commandment to heart and do our best, it will generate feelings of love. A Four Step Plan for Loving God Observe Nature - The Rambam (Hilchot Yesodei HaTorah 2:2) recommends thinking deeply into the infinite wisdom in nature. This form of contemplation brings us towards a renewed appreciation of God's presence in the world and the blessing of life. Study Torah - The Rambam (Sefer Hamitzvot 3) also suggests that when we study Torah, we behold a profound wisdom of God and forge a connection to Him. Torah study refreshes the spirit and offers a relevant road map for daily living. Realize God Loves You - Rabbi Akiva Eiger explains that prior to the mitzvah of loving God, we recite, "Blessed is God who loves his people Israel." When we internalize that God loves us and that he breathes into us new life in every moment of every day, we grow in love of God. Make God Number 1 in Your Life - The Chovot Halevavot (Introduction to Love of God) states that a condition for loving God is prioritizing God in your life. All else is secondary. When we are so preoccupied with worldly matters, we cannot contemplate God nor take the steps necessary to develop our Divine potential and love of God. In the words of Gerard Manley Hopkins, "The world is charged with the grandeur of God." God is everywhere. It is up to us to let Him in. When we recite the words of the Shema, pause and take them to heart. The holidays are seven weeks away. It is time to move forward and take a step towards loving God. God is looking for our effort. We are here for a Divine purpose,to love God and emanate that love to our community, the Jewish people and the world. Wishing you and your families a wonderful Shabbat Nachamu and God willing a full redemption speedily and in our days, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Friday Night Late Mincha  will be in the Beit Midrash for the remainder of the summer We celebrate Tu B'Av this Shabbat  To learn more, click here and here 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" Shabbat Topics & Participants No Coffee & Commentary this Shabbat Melachim Class Mark Wagshul Bob's Basics Rabbi Bob Abrams Shiur Rabbi Yossi Kamman Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudah Shlishit Ari Leiberman and Rabbi Daniel Cohen Mazal Tov to Elise & Steven Cohen on Jacob's Aufruf and forthcoming marriage to Shoshana Edelman! to Rica & Ari Lieberman and Yospa Lieberman on the forthcoming marriage of Gabriella Lieberman to Elye Robinovitz! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Thank You to Hilary Goldstein for her assistance with the Youth Tisha B'Av event! to everyone who brought food for the Kosher Food Pantry during our Tisha B'Av drive Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Deliveries: Greg & Amanda Smith 7AM Kiddush: Marc & Sherry Silver for yahrzeit of Marc's father Joseph יוםפ ז״א בן נחום Chapel Kiddush: Elise & Steven Cohen in honor of Jacob's aufruf Sephardic Kiddush: Robert Yaghoubian in honor of Shabbat Nachamu Sanctuary Kiddush: Co-sponsored by Nicki Kornbluth & Benjamin Ratzersdorfer in honor of the birth of their daughter Nora; and The Robinovitz and Lieberman families in honor of Elye's Aufruf and the upcoming wedding of Elye Robinovitz to Gabriella Lieberman Seudat Shlishit: Irwin Niedober and Ari Lieberman in honor of their completion of Tanya Sign Up for these Events sign up CAS Movie Club Monday, August 11 - 8:00 PM sign up Stamford Jewish Experience Fire Pit Wednesday, August 13 - 7:15 PM sign up Shabbat Backyard Shmooze! Shabbat, August 16 - 4:00 PM sign up CAS Guys Night Out - End of Summer BBQ Beer Bash Sunday, August 24 - 8:00 PM sign up CAS Youth Welcome Back BBQ Monday, September 1 - 4:30 PM Learn more Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships Upcoming Events An Evening of Faith and Inspiration with Omer Shem Tov Tuesday, September 16 - 7:00 PM An Evening of Faith and Inspiration with Omer Shem Tov at CAS- Wednesday evening, September 16th CAS Announcements Shabbat Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman)  What is the most far flung or unexpected place you have met a fellow Jew (v'hafitz Hashem eschem b'amim)? What is your favorite underdog story (l'horish goyim gedolim v'atzumim mimeka)? What is something that gives you comfort (Shabbos Nachamu)? The Jim Benjamin Harvest Now Garden is growing and making a difference!  Join the team Rabbi Daniel Cohen in the News  Latest Forward Article - How to Tell Someone About Death Podcast Interview on The Purpose Mastermind Podcast Interview on Positive Talk Radio 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 Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Friday: 6:30/7:30/8:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 7:40 PM; Friday: 7:00/7:39 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 7:34 PM 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 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 Rachel Leah bat bat Sara Mary Yosef Noach ben Dina 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 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 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 Rachel M Meir D Jeremy S Yehudit S Meni N Yaniv H Rachel W Click here to add a name to this list Community Announcements Operation Rising Lion  Israel Needs Us Now! United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien is committed to supporting Israel in her time of need. 100 SAVE THE DATE: Five for Fighting  Sunday, September 7th, 7:30 pm Mark your calendars as UJF presents John Ondrasik-Five for Fighting, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter and staunch supporter of Israel and the Jewish people. Event chairs: Hannah and Daniel Blonshteyn, Lisa and Jeff Manheim, and Wendy and Jared Siegel. Visit www.ujf.org/superhero to register UJF Superheroes Among Us evening  We invite you to recognize someonewho has made a meaningful impact on our community. For a donation of $18, your nominated superhero will receive a special email acknowledgement and be listed on signage at the event. To nominate a superhero, visit www.ujf.org/nominate 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 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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