Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Shlach Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz June 13, 2026 28 Sivan send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Mincha 7:00 PM/8:14 PM Candle Lighting 8:09 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Latest Shema 8:13 AM Coffee & Commentary 8:40 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Melachim Class 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 9:47 AM Family Minyan 10:00 AM Bob's Basics 10:00 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Women’s Oneg with Zissy Turner (Hosted at the home of Caroline Marciano) 4:30 PM Code Of Jewish Law 7:15 PM Mincha 8:05 PM Havdalah 9:10 PM Shabbat Shalom Celebrating the Journey One of the most important questions in our relationship with God is this: Do we celebrate only when we arrive at our destination, or do we learn to celebrate the journey along the way? We live in a world that often measures success by outcomes. We celebrate the graduation, the promotion, the completed project, the championship victory. Yet Judaism teaches that spiritual growth requires us to recognize not only the destination but also the steps that lead us there. This idea emerges in a striking way in this week's parashah. The Torah teaches that upon entering the Land of Israel, the Jewish people would become obligated in the mitzvah of challah—separating a portion of dough and giving it to the Kohen. Rav Moshe Feinstein notes that this obligation begins immediately upon entering the land. By contrast, other agricultural gifts, such as terumot and ma'asrot, become obligatory only after the land has been conquered, settled, and the produce is fully grown and ready for use. Why the difference? Rav Moshe explains that the mitzvah of challah reflects a unique spiritual lesson. When it comes to grain and produce, the obligation begins only when the process is complete. The fruit has ripened. The harvest is ready. The destination has been reached. But challah is different. The obligation arises while the process is still unfolding. At that point, there is only flour and water. The bread has not yet emerged. The final product is still uncertain. Yet that is precisely when the Torah asks us to pause, recognize God's blessing, and sanctify the moment. The message is profound. There are times when we should celebrate completion and achievement. We should thank God when a dream is realized, a challenge is overcome, or a goal is reached. But Judaism also teaches us to recognize the holiness of beginnings, the value of small steps, and the significance of progress that is still incomplete. Many of life's most meaningful pursuits unfold slowly. Building a family, strengthening a marriage, growing in faith, recovering from hardship, developing character, deepening friendships, or pursuing a worthy dream all require patience. Often we become discouraged because we focus only on how far we still have to go. We forget to appreciate how far we have already come. The mitzvah of challah reminds us that God is present not only at the finish line but throughout the journey itself. Every act of growth, every small victory, every effort to move forward contains spiritual significance. Perhaps that is why gratitude is such a central Jewish value. Gratitude trains us to notice God's blessings before the story is complete. It teaches us to celebrate the flour and water before the bread emerges from the oven. As we navigate our own journeys, may we learn to appreciate not only the destinations we hope to reach but also the sacred steps that bring us there. For often it is in those small moments of progress that we discover God's presence most clearly. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and God willing the full redemption speedily and in our days, Rabbi Daniel Cohen Rabbi Cohen in Washington D.C. Rabbi Cohen recently participated in the Israel Allies Foundation's Jerusalem Day celebration on Capitol Hill, joining leaders and friends of Israel in honoring Jerusalem and the enduring U.S.-Israel relationship. In his remarks, Rabbi Cohen reflected that, "Jerusalem is more than a city. It is a dream carried across generations." Learn more about the Israel Allies Foundation: https://israelallies.org/ Summer Dress Reminder We respectfully ask that those receiving an aliyah, leading any portion of our services, performing hagbah or gelilah, opening the Aron Kodesh, or participating in other synagogue honors refrain from wearing shorts or flip-flops. Thank you for helping preserve the dignity of our tefillot, the sanctity of our synagogue, and the honor of these sacred roles. Shabbat Topics & Participants Coffee & Commentary Rabbi Daniel Cohen: 48 Ways of Wisdom Melachim Class Mark Wagshul Bob's Basics Rabbi Bob Abrams Shiur Rabbi Bob Abrams: B'Ha'alot'chah - Making Something From Nothing Musaf Zach Adler Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudah Shlishit Zissy Turner: Moshe's Greatest Defense - How He Saved a Nation Teen Learning Rabbi Levi Feller Mazal Tov to Jacob Hecht on his Bar Mitzvah! Mazal Tov to his parents Maya Golden and Levi Hecht! to Tricia & Robert Hoff on Benji's aufruf and forthcoming marriage to Reina Amar! to Rachel & Jay Jubas on the arrival of a grandson, born to Talia & Moshe Steinberg! to Veronica Reich on the recent Bar Mitzvah of her grandson Oliver, son of Joey and Amy Reich! to Aryeh Klein & Rivky Kolodny on their forthcoming marriage! to Avi & Rhoda Freedberg and Jon & Maren Freedberg on Avi winning the Tony Award for the Broadway show Liberation! 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 and last week's 7AM Kiddush: The Maron family in honor of the yahrzeit of Hon. Edward Maron z"l, Yedidya Aaharon ben Mordecai 7AM Kiddush: David Wolfsohn in memory of Morris Gold z"l and Suzanne Wolfsohn z"l Sanctuary Kiddush: Maya Golden and Levi Hecht and their families in honor of Jacob's Bar Mitzvah Seudah Shlishit: Tricia & Robert Hoff in celebration of Benji's aufruf Sign Up for these Events learn more Shabbat with Community Yoetzet Halacha Zissy Turner Shabbat, June 13 learn more Sushi and Shiur: A Monthly Women’s Learning Night Monday, June 15 - 8:30 PM Learn more CAS Annual Meeting & Awards Tuesday, June 16 - 7:30 PM sign up Special Program on Genetics with Dr. Einat Zalckvar Wednesday, June 17 - 7:00 PM sign up Stamford Jewish Experience Friday Night Dinner Friday, June 19 - 8:15 PM sign up An Evening with Rabbanit Noa Lewis Tuesday, June 23 - 7:00 PM sign up Blooms & Bubbles - An Evening for Women Thursday, June 25 - 8:00 PM sign up CAS Men's Club BBQ & 250th Celebration of USA and Jewish Life Sunday, June 28 - 12:00 PM learn more CAS Book Club Thursday, July 9 - 9:15 AM Learn more Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships CAS Announcements Shabbat Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman)  What is the heaviest thing you ever had to carry (the Meraglim carried the heavy fruits of Israel)? Where would you want to live in Israel (the Jews sinned by not wanting to go into Israel)? What is your favorite challah recipe (the mitzvah of challah)? Would you rather be spy or a Navy Seal (the Jews sent spies to scout out the land)? Check out Rabbi Cohen's Article  Most People Watch the Shot Weekday Schedule Shacharit  Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Monday-Tuesday: 6:20/7:30/8:30 AM; Wednesday-Friday: 6:30/7:30/8:30 AM Mincha  Sunday-Thursday: 8:15 PM; Friday: 7:00 PM/8:16 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 8:11 PM Monday/Tuesday  Rosh Chodesh Tamuz Friday  Juneteenth CAS Classes Join one of our classes. 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