| Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin |
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| | Yitro | | February 7, 2026 | 20 Sh"vat |
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| | Friday | | | Candle Lighting | 4:59 PM | | Mincha | 5:04 PM | | Shabbat | | | Shacharit | 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM | | Coffee & Commentary | 8:45 AM | | Sephardic Minyan | 8:45 AM | | Latest Shema | 8:52 AM | | Melachim Class | 9:00 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 9:57 AM | | Family Minyan | 10:00 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Bracha Bee | 11:00 AM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 4:05 PM | | Mincha | 4:55 PM | | Havdalah | 6:01 PM |
From Morning to Night and From Night to Morning Sometimes a subtle twist of language in the Torah reveals an entire worldview. When the Torah describes Moshe's leadership, it says that he judged the people "from the morning until the evening"— mi'boker ad erev. But when it speaks about Aharon's sacred role of lighting the Menorah, the Torah reverses the order: "from the evening until the morning" — me'erev ad boker. At first glance, this sounds technical. In truth, Rabbi Avraham Schorr explains that it captures two complementary spiritual missions. Moshe's role begins with boker — morning, clarity. His task was to bring the word of God to the people and to teach us how to receive Torah with humility. To truly receive Torah, one must first learn how to listen. I once heard a beautiful story from Rabbi David Aaron that captures this. A man was at a chassidic tish, where the Rebbe was giving out apples. When he reached forward to take one, the Rebbe gently motioned for him to open his hand instead. "Don't take it," the message was. "Receive it." Torah is not something we grab and shape around our own assumptions. It is something we receive with openness, humility, and a willingness to be changed. But humility alone is not enough. We are taught that the Torah was given on Mount Sinai because it was the lowest of mountains, a symbol of modesty. And yet, it was still a mountain. The Torah was not given in a valley. The message is profound: genuine humility must live together with a sense of personal worth. Each of us stands before God not only as a servant, but also as someone who matters, someone with a role, a voice, and a responsibility. That is where Aharon comes in. Aharon's work begins in the erev — in the evening, in moments of confusion, doubt, and spiritual uncertainty. His task was to light the Menorah — to ignite the inner light of the people. He helped Jews who may have felt small, invisible, or unworthy realize that their presence, their choices, and their goodness truly count. Moshe brings the Torah down to the people. Aharon lifts the people up toward the Torah. One teaches us how to receive. The other teaches us to believe that we are worthy contributors. The meeting point between heaven and earth is not only God coming down to us — and not only us reaching upward to God. It is the encounter between humility and responsibility, between listening deeply and stepping forward courageously. If we can live with both the openness of Moshe and the confidence inspired by Aharon, we become not only receivers of Torah, but partners in carrying it forward. With blessings, wishes for a Shabbat Shalom and the full light of the redemption, Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
Missing Tallis: white on white with a silver atarah of 3 rows and a non-slip material square. If you see the tallis or mistakenly brought it home, please return to the office.
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| CAS ANNUAL DINNER
March 15, 5pm Lives That Uplift. Impact That Endures. Celebrate our honorees for their Dedication and commitment to our community...
Guests of Honor
Irwin Niedober and Howard Weiss
Young Leadership Award
Alex & Brett Olsson
Community Service Award
Mitchell Bell
Chai Award
Audrey Waldstreicher |
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Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Coffee & Commentary | Rabbi Daniel Cohen | | Melachim Class | Mark Wagshul | | Shiur | David Held | | Bracha Bee | Contestants: Bradley Baskir, Aryeh Klein, Meira Scheiner and Daniel Wallis; Host: Sam Sroka; Judges: Rabbi Cohen and Rabbi Roberts | | Code of Jewish Law | Rabbi Yossi Kamman | | Seudah Shlishit | Aryeh Klein: Pidyon Shvuyim - Redemption of Captives |
- new members Amy & Mark Friedman
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- to Bruce & Rose z"l Newman on the arrival of a grandson, born to Becca & Zev Newman!
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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 Ruth Aminoff z"l
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- 7am Kiddush: David Bessaleli in commemoration of the yahrzeit of David's father, Harav Menashe Ben Yosef z"l
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- Chapel Kiddush: Ana & Albert Lilienfeld in commemoration of the yahrzeits of Sarah Elson z"l, grandmother of Ana, and Helen Lilienfeld z"l, mother of Albert
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- Sephardic Kiddush: Albert Bensimon in memory of Albert's brother Marc Bensimon z"l, Mordehai ben Marcelle, on the occasion of his yahrzeit
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- Sanctuary Kiddush: Co-sponsored by Lorraine & David Kweskin in memory of Minerva Kweskin z"l; and Linda Gornitzky & Harvey Weber in memory of Joseph Weber z"l
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First Annual Adult Bracha Bee |
Shabbat, February 7 - 11:00 AM |
| Yom Iyun with Rabbi Chaim Jachter |
Sunday, February 8 - 9:30 AM |
| CAS Youth Tu B'Shvat Event |
Sunday, February 8 - 11:30 AM |
| Sunday, February 8 - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday, February 10 - 4:30 PM |
| NJOP Crash Course in Basic Judaism |
Thursday, February 12 - 7:45 PM |
| Teen Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Yaakov Faratci |
Friday, February 13 - 6:30 PM |
| 55+ Social Committee at the Museum |
Wednesday, February 18 - 12:00 PM |
| Middle Feastern Sephardic Food Event |
Saturday Night, February 21 - 8:30 PM |
| Sushi and Shiur: A Monthly Women's Learning Night |
Monday, February 23 - 8:00 PM |
| CAS Youth Fundraiser - Mishloach Manot |
Wednesday, February 25 - 12:00 PM |
| Thursday, February 26 - 8:00 PM |
| CAS Young Couples Presents Rodeo Purim Party |
Saturday Night, February 28 - 8:30 PM |
| Making a Good Marriage Great - Shalom Bayit Young Couples Chavura |
Sunday, March 1 - 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 15 - 5:00 PM |
| Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships |
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Youth Shabbat with Rabbi Yaakov Faratci Shabbat, February 14 Friday night: Teen Shabbat dinner hosted by Diane and Rabbi Cohen - Mincha at 5:15 PM followed by dinner at 6:30 PM - RSVP Online - Open to 8th Grade and Up Shabbat Morning: Teen Minyan at 10AM in the Chapel, followed by Teen Kiddush Shabbat Afternoon - BMC Oneg at CAS Saturday Night - Parent Child Learning at 7 PM | GPATS Shabbaton at Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat, February 14 Congregation Agudath Sholom will host a GPATS Shabbaton welcoming a group of students from the Graduate Program in Advanced Talmudic Studies for Women at Yeshiva University. Estee Benoliel and Tzvivia Major will be our guests. Tzivia will speak on Friday night for 5 minutes, deliver a pre-Mincha shiur and speak at Seudah Shlishit. Estee will give the 10:30 AM shiur. |
Purim Women's Megillah Reading We're currently looking for women to lein in our Women's Megillah Reading on Purim night. If you are interested in leining, fill out out this form. Questions? Email Zionadoft@yahoo.com
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- Shabbat Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman)
- What's a suggestion you made that really worked (Yisro suggests to Moshe to add judges)?
- What's something you prepared for intensely (The Jews prepare to receive the Torah)?
- What's your favorite way to learn Torah, favorite sefer (receiving the Torah)?
- Would You Rather - Have a great rebbe or a great chavrusa (receiving the Torah)?
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- Registration for 2026 Jewish Baseball League season is live! FCCJBL is a co-ed, ages 4-11 year old little league and plays on Sundays only. Season opener is 4/12. Please sign up on www.fccjbl.org. Please reach out to info@fccjbl.org with any questions.
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- Hospitality Opportunity - Hosting the BCHA Banot, Eden and Herut, for Shabbat We have been blessed for many years to host BCHA Banot in our community. From personal experience, the presence of the Banot in our home, deeply impacted our daughters love of Israel and forged life time friendships. Take a few moments, today, to sign up for a Shabbat meal to host our wonderful Banot Eden and Herut. It would be great if we could fill up all of their meals between now and the end of Feb to start. Thank you!! https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/2693
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- Shacharit Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Friday: 6:30/7:30/8:30 AM
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- Mincha Sunday-Thursday: 5:10 PM; Friday: 5:13 PM
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- Candle Lighting Friday: 5:08 PM
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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
- Aharon ben Bracha
- 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
- Chana Rivka bat Tzipora Miriam
- מרים שירה bat חנה רבקה
- 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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- Vaad Community Update: Insomnia Cookies Insomnia Cookies is a national franchise, and some locations operate under kosher supervision. I have begun discussions following guidance from Rabbi Melman, who supervises Insomnia Cookies locations in the NYC area to explore whether the Stamford store could potentially be considered for supervision by the Vaad Hakashrut of Fairfield County, with the support of Beldottis. At this time, the store is not kosher certified. Updates will be shared as conversations continue, God willing.
Rabbi Daniel Cohen, President, Vaad Hakashrut of Fairfield County
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- UJF's Cardozo Society Presents: Ethical Considerations for Using AI in Law Practice Monday, February 9 at 6:30pm Join the UJF's Cardozo Society for an engaging evening exploring the ethical considerations of using artificial intelligence in law practice. This program will review benefits and pitfalls, grounded in the requirement of competency and include examples of when AI was helpful - and when it was misused or improperly relied upon. This program is open to all. Early Bird pricing available until February 2nd. Register at http://www.ujf.org/cardozo.
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- Women on the Frontlines Monday, February 23 at 10:00 am Join UJF of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien and UJA-JCC of Greenwich for this compelling presentation by photographer Debbie Zimelman, who will share powerful images of female combat soldiers who played a direct role in the war against Hamas. This will be an intimate look at their fears, challenges, and triumphs. Register at http://www.ujf.org/Frontline.
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- A Conversation for Caregivers (both lay and professional) – "Finding Strength, Giving Support" March 5th 11:30- 1:00 pm Panelists: Dr. Joseph Feuerstein, Roni Lang, LCSW, and Rabbi MJ Newman. Moderators: Robin Bennett Kanarek, RN and Stephanie Paulmeno, DNP, RN. Co-sponsors: Jewish Family Service of Greenwich & the Israel Cancer Research Fund Location: Temple Sinai, 458 Lakeside Drive, Stamford Cost $18. Max per family $36. Light lunch - bagel and schmear Register required: https://www.jfsgreenwich.org/icrf - Questions: David.Kweskin@ICRFonline.org or bjabick@jfsgreenwich.org
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- Cocktails for a Cause Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 pm Sip, socialize, and support a cause! Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, tarot card readings, and discover meaningful ways to give back with UJF's Women's Philanthropy group, featuring 3Square, Dignity Grows, David's Treasure Tree, Aaron's Place, and Reading Partners. Register at http://www.ujf.org/cocktails.
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- Community Interfaith Seder Thursday, March 26, 6:30pm Led by Rev. Mark Lingle and Rabbi Jay TelRav, the Interfaith Seder will use a specially designed Haggadah, highlighting the themes of unity and common ground shared among varied cultures, backgrounds, and faiths. Sign up at www.ujf.org/Seder
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- Get ready for laughter, adventure, and Ramah magic Registration is now open for our Spring and August Family Experiences! Bring the whole family for unforgettable days of joy, connection, and camp fun. Head to http://ramahfamilycamp.org to sign up or for more information.
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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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