Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Shoftim August 30, 2025 6 Elul 5785 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Mincha 7:00 PM Candle Lighting 7:13 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Coffee & Commentary 8:40 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Latest Shema 8:53 AM Melachim Class 9:00 AM Bob's Basics 10:00 AM Women's Tefillah Group 10:00 AM Latest Shacharit 10:14 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code Of Jewish Law 6:15 PM Mincha 7:05 PM Havdalah 8:12 PM Shabbat Shalom The One Thing If you could ask God for One Thing what would it be? Would it be wealth, health, or love? It is not an easy question to answer. We can find one from the words of King David. What was King David's one thing? His request is designed to be front and center during the entire holiday season. We read his request twice a day every day from the beginning of the month of Elul, the start of the holidays, until Shemini Atzeret. His request is in Psalm 27 entitled "God is my light and my salvation". David asks God - There is one thing that I ask from you, one thing I request. I desire to dwell in the house of God and visit his sanctuary. What did David want and mean? I gained an insight about David's request as a 22-year-old college student that animates me and lives in me almost every day. Rabbi Israel Miller, of blessed memory, who served as the VP at Yeshiva University during my college years, shared with me the following, "Why does David ask to both dwell and visit with God? What is the difference? Once I am living in a place, why would I want to remain a visitor?" He explained that when we live in the same place for a while, we understandably become accustomed to our environment. As an unfortunate consequence, we lose sight of the nuances in our home. We walk by the same thing over and over again and no longer pay attention to the details for they are no longer new, fresh or different. However, when a guest visits, he or she observes little things we may overlook. A guest enters and proclaims, "Wow - that is such a nice picture, a beautiful floral arrangement!" We think to ourselves, "You are right. I just did not notice,although I walk by it every day." David's one thing he wanted was not only to dwell in the house of God, but to remain a visitor. David never wanted to lose his fresh perspective on the world around him. His one thing was to insure that no matter how routine life became, he would remain perpetually inspired. He prayed to live in a state of constant wonder and amazement each and every day. King David's one thing was to walk this world with his eyes and heart wide open to the magic and majesty all around him. As the seasons begin to change, take time during Elul to rediscover the beauty of God in the world and be inspired by His presence each and every day. Sign up for our Sounds on the Sound Sunrise Service on Sunday, September 14th 6:05 AM or Fall Foliage Hike on Sunday morning, September 28th at 11:00 AM. Seize these days to tap into a renewed appreciation of God's presence in the world and in you. Wishing you and your family a Shabbat Shalom. God willing good news from Israel in the days ahead and blessings for a sweet, healthy and joyous new year, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Fall 2025 Adult Education Offerings  click 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 Coffee & Commentary Rabbi Daniel Cohen Melachim Class Mark Wagshul Bob's Basics Rabbi Bob Abrams Shiur Rabbi Levi Feller: Why can't a guilty verdict be unanimous?! Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudah Shlishit Rabbi Daniel Cohen Mazal Tov to Sara & Yonnie Rubinfeld on Abby's Bat Mitzvah! to Tamar & Jason Levine on the birth of a baby boy! Mazal Tov to siblings Orli, Ayal and Gila and grandparents Deborah & Ira Feigenbaum! to Marissa & Artem Emple on the birth of a baby girl! Mazal Tov to big brother Tevy! to new community members Naomi & Jonathan Cohen on the birth of a baby boy! Mazal Tov to big brother Natey! to Rachel & Harold Terk on the celebration of their granddaughter Ella Sage Jablonka's Bat Mitzvah, daughter of Alyssa Terk and Denis Jablonka! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Deliveries: Greg & Amanda Smith Chapel Kiddush: Toby Schaffer in commemoration of the yahrzeit of her father, Joseph Macy z"l Sephardic Kiddush: The Hanna Family in memory of Leon's father, Daniel L. Hanna z"l Sanctuary Kiddush: Sara & Yonnie Rubinfeld in celebration of Abby's Bat Mitzvah Seudah Shlishit: In memory of Joe Gelb z"l by his friends at the Shabbos Seudah Shlishit table Best Wishes to the Agudath Sholom softball team at the annual Kiddush Cup game vs. Young Israel! Spectators are welcome - Monday at 3 pm at the JCC Paid Advertisement Sign Up for these Events Learn more Meaning in Mitzvot Sunday, August 31 - 9:15 AM sign up CAS Youth Welcome Back BBQ Monday, September 1 - 4:30 PM Learn more The Structure of the Year: Jewish Law and the High Holidays Thursday, September 4 - 12:00 PM sign up Meet the New Faces of CAS Youth Teen Shabbat Dinner Friday, September 5 - 8:15 PM sign up Meet the New Faces of CAS Youth Parents and Kids Schmooze Shabbat, September 6 - 4:30 PM sign up Dance Workout Class Thursday, September 11 - 8:00 PM sign up Stamford Jewish Experience Friday Night Dinner with Rabbi Wildes Friday, September 12 - 8:15 PM Learn more A Night of Spirit and Song - First Night of Selichot Motzei Shabbat, September 13 - 10:00 PM sign up Sounds on the Sound Sunday, September 14 - 6:05 AM sign up Matan Pre-Bat Mitzvah Mother/Daughter Class Sunday, September 14 - 9:30 AM Sign up Apple Picking Family Day Sunday, September 14 - 10:30 AM sign up Agudath Sholom Kesher (ASK) Monday, September 15 - 5:45 PM Click here Patron Member Reserved Seat Request Click Here Submit an Entry to the Yizkor Book Monday, September 15 sign up A Night of Faith & Inspiration with Rescued Hostage Omer Shem Tov Tuesday, September 16 - 7:30 PM Learn more High Holiday 5786 Guest Tickets Learn more Pre High Holiday Spiritual Consultation with Rabbi Daniel Cohen sign up Man Up Pre-Bar Mitzvah Father/Son Class Sunday, October 26 - 9:15 AM Learn more Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships CAS Announcements Shabbat Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman)  What is something you feel you "witnessed" (al pi shnayim eidim)? Who did you grow up asking your religious questions to (ki yipalei mimcha hadavar)? What is a new milestone, position etc. that you have crossed or started recently (those who have just gotten married, built a house etc. do not go out to fight certain wars)? Would you rather know more and have more philosophical questions or know less and have a more pure faith (k'chol asher yorucha)? 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. 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: 6:30/7:30/8:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 7:05 PM; Friday: 7:06 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 7:01 PM Monday  Labor Day - Office Closed 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 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 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 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 The Israel Cancer Research Fund  CT Chapter's "Evening of Hope" Gala, Sunday, September 14th at Temple Beth El, Stamford, 5:30 pm. Honoring former Stamford Mayor David Martin –Tower of Hope honoree for his support of cancer research; Burt Rubin, MD medical honoree of Greenwich/Stamford. Speaker: Shaya Speter, grateful father of a thriving childhood cancer survivor. Gala co-chair: Roz Mangot. Register/Donate: www.icrfonline.org/events/an-evening-of-hope-2025/ Or, mail to: ICRF 52 Vanderbilt Ave. Suite 1410, NY, NY 10017. Questions: David.Kweskin@ICRFonline.org 203 981-1134 UJF Lion of Judah Gathering  Thursday, September 18th at 6:00 pm. Join UJF for an exclusive evening dedicated to Lion of Judah supporters—women making a difference in our community through gifts (individual or family) of $5,000 or more. The evening will include dinner, great company and a special gift designed by Freida Rothman for each attendee. The event will take place at a private residence. The cost is $50 per person. For more information, please contact Diane Sloyer at dianesloyer@ujf.org. Visit www.ujf.org/Lion to register 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. 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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