Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Sukkot V (CH''M) October 11, 2025 19 Tishrei 5785 send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Candle Lighting 6:02 PM Mincha 6:07 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/8:45 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Latest Shema 9:10 AM Family Minyan 10:00 AM Latest Shacharit 10:20 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Daf Yomi 5:05 PM Code Of Jewish Law 5:05 PM Mincha 5:55 PM Havdalah 7:01 PM Shabbat Shalom As we are all hoping and praying for good news from Israel, God willing, in the days ahead, I was struck by the confluence of one of the overarching messages of Sukkot and this moment in time. One of the primary themes of the holiday is Jewish unity. When the chag is introduced in the Torah it is not simply about the mitzvah of sitting in the sukkah but the Torah states - Vaykira 23:42 - All citizens of Israel should sit in the sukkah Unlike the mitzvah of taking the four species which is a personal one, the idea of sitting in the sukkah symbolized the notion of recreating the tents of Avraham and Sarah, open on four sides where everyone is welcome. The Sukkot festival represents the culmination of the three festivals and a time of great abundance of the Jewish people. However as the Talmud teaches, there is no greater vessel for blessings than peace. As a nation and Jewish people, we have struggled immensely since October 7th, 2023. The crisis forged bonds of unity among the Jewish people. As we anticipate news of the end of the war and return of the hostages God willing, we pray that we celebrate and fuel even greater unity now and in the years ahead. I was struck by these words written a day ago by Natan Sharansky's daughter Rachel as she walked the street of Israel in the aftermath of the hopeful news, "When I met your eyes in Israel's streets today, I didn't experience our differences as alienating. I wasn't looking to see who shares my own response and who does not. I looked into your eyes because I wanted to show you that I care about you. Whatever you feel today: your hope or joy or fear or grief or pain or worry – I see it, I see you, and while I can't always understand, I want to try. You – we – don't have to carry our separate feelings on our own. We lived through a cataclysm, and here we are, still together, almost, maybe, on the other side. Our difficulties aren't over. Our future isn't free of painful challenges. The ones we lost will not come back, and our disagreements won't come to a sudden end. But I pray that we can make space for one another, for our battered hearts and complicated feelings, and hold the weight of this complexity together. I pray that we can walk through this day hand in hand, with love and caring. And I pray that in doing so, we can become a birthplace for the softer future we can share." May her words be ones we all live by each and every day. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom, Chag Sameach and news of a full redemption for the people and state of Israel speedy and in our days. 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" CSS Training Dates at CAS - November 4 and 12, 7-10pm. These are the in-person sessions after the online portion of the training is completed. To sign up for online training click here Sukkot Wind Safety Guidelines With forecasts of winds exceeding 20 mph on Sunday and Monday, please review the following halachic and safety guidelines (adapted from guidance by Rabbi Kenneth Brander and Rabbi Herschel Schachter): While winds of 20 mph generally do not pose a serious risk of a sukkah collapsing or becoming airborne, if you believe your sukkah is not sturdy enough to withstand such winds, it should be dismantled to avoid any potential danger. If there is concern that the s'chach might blow off due to the wind, it may be tied down securely on Sunday or Monday before Yom Tov, even using plastic cable ties. If the s'chach needs to be replaced or tied down on Yom Tov itself, this may be done by a non-Jew. If there is a realistic concern that the s'chach could fall during the meal, one should not eat in the sukkah. If you have any questions please contact Rabbi Cohen (rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org) or Rabbi Roberts (rabbiroberts@cas-stamford.org) Michael Feldstein News click here Sukkot Across C A S Thank you  to Margie Abrams, Diane Cohen, Matt Feinberg, Eliot Glassman and the Shabbat Across Agudath team and our host families for another successful and meaningful experience! Thanks to our Sukkot Across CAS Host Families Jessica & Adam Batkin Stacie & Aaron Berk Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen Maria & Glenn Reicin Belana & Michael Warmflash Marla & Jason Lewis Shushanah & Ari Yasgur Maria & Ariel Yusupov Holiday Information Hoshana Rabah/Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Monday, October 13 Shacharit 6/7:30 AM/8:30 AM Mincha 6:03 PM Candle Lighting 5:55 PM Tuesday, October 14 Shacharit 7:00/8:00/8:45 AM Yizkor (Main Sanctuary) after 10:00 AM Daf Yomi 5:05 PM Mincha 5:55 PM Candle Lighting after 6:56 PM Simchat Torah Hakafot 7:05 PM Wednesday, October 15 Shacharit 7:00/8:45 AM Daf Yomi 9:00 AM Mincha 5:55 PM Yom Tov Ends 6:55 PM Mazal Tov to our Simchat Torah Honorees! Chatan Torah - Richard Schwartz Chatan Bereishit - Levi Dulitz Chatan Maftir - Nate Pava Chatan Kol Hanearim - Jason Levine Keter Torah - Nancy Mimoun Chatanei Hagbah - Yishai Zwiren, Andre Jacobovitz, Yoel Kelman Chatanei Gelilah - Gavi Adler, Carl Kaufman, Bob Zitter Thank you to all of our Simchat Torah sponsors  and to Howard Weiss as always for chairing and catering the special event. You can join the growing list - click here New this year!  CAS Simchat Torah Night - Extended Kiddush during Hakafot - Sushi, Salads, Rolls and Desserts! Join for Hakafot 7:05 PM, Kiddush in Sukkah at 7:30 PM, Resume Hakafot 8:10 PM and Maariv at 9:00 PM Simchat Torah Women Aliyot  will meet in the chapel and Diane Cohen will lead women's learning in the Beit Midrash. A full schedule of events will be sent on Sunday Divrei Torah for Shabbat and the last days of Yom Tov Friday Night Dvar Torah - Rabbi Aryeh Roberts Shabbat Sermon - Rabbi Daniel Cohen Seudah Shlishit - Rabbi Yossi Kamman Monday Night Dvar Torah- Rabbi Aryeh Roberts Tuesday Sermon - Rabbi Daniel Cohen Tuesday Night Shiur - Rabbi Aryeh Roberts Wednesday Night Neilat Hachag - Rabbi Daniel Cohen Sanctuary Baalei Tefillah Shabbat Shacharit and Hallel - Aaron Berk Musaf - Levi Dulitz Tuesday Shacharit and Hallel - Aaron Berk Musaf and Tefillat Geshem - Levi Dulitz Wednesday Shacharit and Hallel - Nate Pava Musaf - Simeon Wohlberg Koehlet - Mark Wagshul and Chaim Bergman Shabbat Topics & Participants Coffee & Commentary Rabbi Daniel Cohen Bob's Basics Rabbi Bob Abrams Shacharit/Hallel Ben Simon Sanctuary Sermon Rabbi Daniel Cohen Musaf Aaron Berk Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudah Shlishit Rabbi Yossi Kamman Mazal Tov to Avielle Movsas & Brad Goldstein on the birth of a baby boy, Idan Leib 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 Chapel Kiddush: Sarah, Gavi, Noam and Adir Adler in honor of Jeri's 6th birthday and in honor of all our friends at the 8 am minyan who share their snacks with us. Sanctuary Kiddush:Ivy and Marvin Schildkraut in memory of Francis Medel Seudat Shlishit: Tamara Feurstein, Ira & Karen Berk, Stuart & Claudine Feurstein, and Stacie & Aaron Berk in commemoration of the yahrzeit of their husband, father, and grandfather Seymour Feurstein z"l , Yisrael Aryeh Ben Menachem Mendel ha Kohen. Paid Advertisement High Holidays Rosh Hashanah Sermons  Rabbi Daniel Cohen: One Stone Fells the Giants Contact Rabbi Cohen if you would like a stone from the Valley of Elah Rabbi Aryeh Roberts: The Shofar - Longing for Home Yom Kippur Sermons and Remarks  Rabbi Daniel Cohen: God's Stress Strategy and Our Calling Rabbi Aryeh Roberts: The Presence of Meaning and the Challenges of Entertainment Robert Hoff, CAS President: click here Simchat Torah Simchat Torah Lunch 5786 Wednesday, October 15 - 12:00 PM sign up Join us for our long-standing traditional deluxe kiddush lunch on Simchat Torah! Please join this list of sponsors! Thanks to our sponsors listed below, please join them! Platinum Diane Akassis Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen Judy & Howard Goldstein Gayle & Howard Rothman Gold Mariya Feldman & Alex Abramov Stephanie & Nathan Allen Talia & Rami Ben-Joseph Zoe & Harry Chiel Meredith & David Cohen Cyndy & Eric Goldberg Sara Fay & Shmuel Goldis Tricia & Robert Hoff Elizabeth & Andre Jacobovitz Flora & Carl Kaufman Susan & George Klein The Niedober Family Alex & Brett Olsson Shira Marder & Jason Saibel Toby Schaffer Rochelle & Dr. Edward Senker Kathy & Gary Sosnovich And Family Danielle & Steven Thau Sandi & Stuart Waldstreicher Navah & David Zizmor Silver Shira Ashkenas Sharyn & Fred Baer Darren, Hannah & Layla Bahar Rachel & David Bahar Aliza & Bradley Baskir Jessica & Adam Batkin Gayle & Mitchell Bell Albert Bensimon Debra & Michael Berg Stephanie & Josh Bilenker Kate & Peretz Cik Jessica & Levi Dulitz Murray Engel Debra & Dan Faizakoff Elie Weiner & Rachel Feit Sharon & Michael Feldstein Lee Miller & Leslie Freedman Jessica & Adam Furmansky Paula & David Giver Bradley Goldstein Hilary & Ari Goldstein Meryl & David Gordon Leora &Yaakov Hauptman Sarah & David Hochman Rachel & Gavin Kaimowitz Janine Bahar & Gidon Katz Rebecca & Adam Kevelson Hannah & Michael Lefkovich Elise Lerner Rachel & David Levi Shoshana & Seth Lubin Susan Mark Tamar & Tzvi Merczynski-Hait (Lilienthal) Nancy & Gadi Mimoun Marguerite & Ken Neuhaus Hannah & Harlan Pittell Marina Sapir & Alex Podelko Shoshy & Jonah Rosen Kaili & Daniel Scherban Aviva & Paul Schieber Shelly & Harold Schwartz Rosalyn Mae Sherman Rebecca & Eric Sigman Jennie & Joshua Small Lucy Schwartz & Saryah Sober Miriam & Joshua Sperber Shaya Speter Nava & Eitan Ulmer Corey & Zach Ungar Sharon & Simeon Wohlberg Shira & Mitchell Zucker Sign Up for these Events Learn more CAS High Holiday 5786 Schedule Donate Now CAS Yom Kippur Appeal sign up CAS Youth Sukkah Hop Shabbat, October 11 - 4:00 PM sign up Stamford Jewish Experience Sukkot Under the Stars Saturday Night, October 11 - 8:30 PM sign up Mini Minyan & Jr Cong Hakafot Tuesday, October 14 - 4:00 PM sign up Simchat Torah Lunch 5786 Wednesday, October 15 - 1:30 PM sign up Parenting With Purpose Tuesday, October 21 - 1:00 PM Learn more CAS Morning Movers Wednesday, October 22 - 10:30 AM sign up Man Up Pre-Bar Mitzvah Father/Son Class Sunday, October 26 - 9:15 AM Sign up The History of The American Yiddish Theater Thursday, November 6 - 7:00 PM sign up New and Prospective Member Bagel Brunch Sunday, November 9 - 11:00 AM sign up 55+ Club Dinner and Show Thursday, November 13 - 6:30 PM Learn more CAS Mens Club Whiskey and Chocolate Tasting Thursday, November 20 - 7:30 PM Learn more Mens Adult Learning Trip (MALT) 2025 Sunday, November 30 Learn more Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships Upcoming Events 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 CAS Announcements Save the Date  Join us for an Evening with The Rabbi of MobileEye - Mois Navon Monday night, November 3rd at 7:45 PM Agudath Sholom https://aish.com/the-rabbi-of-mobileye/ 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: 7:00/8:30 AM; Thursday-Friday: 6:30/7:30/8:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 5:55 PM; Friday: 5:56 PM CAS Classes Join one of our classes. Click here for up to date schedule Torah Announcements  The morning Mishna Brura shiur is back! 35 minutes before the 6:30 AM minyan at CAS. (There will however be no shiur on Monday, Oct 6th–Erev Sukkot). Daf Yomi is still following its summer schedule: Shabbat afternoon | 50 minutes before mincha at CAS, Sunday morning | 8:00 AM on Zoom, Mon-Fri | 7:30 AM on Zoom 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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