Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin Beshalach Shabbat Shirah January 31, 2026 13 Sh"vat send your submission to bulletin@cas-stamford.org ‌ ‌ Friday Candle Lighting 4:50 PM Mincha 4:55 PM Shabbat Shacharit 7:00/8:00/9:00 AM Coffee & Commentary 8:45 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:45 AM Latest Shema 8:55 AM Melachim Class 9:00 AM Latest Shacharit 9:59 AM Teen Minyan 10:00 AM Shiur 10:30 AM Code Of Jewish Law 3:55 PM Mincha 4:45 PM Havdalah 5:52 PM Shabbat Shalom A Moment of Gratitude, Memory, and Healing This week, with heavy hearts and deep gratitude to God, the Jewish people marked the return of Ran Gvili to Israel. After 843 agonizing days, an excruciating chapter in our shared history has come to a close. For more than two years, across borders, backgrounds, and beliefs, our people prayed, protested, hoped, and held fast to a single promise: until the last hostage is home. That sacred commitment has now been fulfilled. It is a moment both heartbreaking and holy, one of the happiest and saddest moments we have known. Our hearts embrace Ran's family, Talik and Itzik, with love and compassion. We hold them close, and we hold the entire people of Israel close, united in grief, gratitude, and resilience. As President Herzog said, this is the moment we have been waiting for and the moment when a nation can slowly begin to heal. From the outset at CAS, we said that when the final hostage returned, we would take our next step forward together. In that spirit, we will conclude our communal recitation of Hatikvah and take down the Israeli banners that have surrounded us during this long vigil. This change does not diminish our unwavering love, solidarity, and support for Israel, which are eternal and unshakable, and which are represented by so much more than flags and anthems. And of course, there will be times in the future, like at our annual Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut observances, when we will once again decorate our sanctuary and recite Hatikvah together to honor Israel. But this is a moment of transition: from waiting to healing, from anguish to rebuilding, from protest to renewed purpose. In gratitude to God, we encourage the community to recite Psalm 100, Mizmor LeTodah, a prayer of thanksgiving that even in brokenness, we acknowledge God's presence and goodness. May Ran's memory be a blessing. May his return bring comfort to his family, strength to our people, and a renewed commitment to life, unity, and hope. With blessings, wishes for a Shabbat Shalom and the full light of the redemption, Rabbi Daniel Cohen, Senior Rabbi Rabbi Aryeh Roberts, Assistant Rabbi Robert Hoff, President, Agudath Sholom CAS Annual Dinner Agudath Sholom Annual Dinner Sunday evening, March 15th, 2026 Lives That Uplift. Impact That Endures. שַׁלַּח לַחְמְךָ עַל־פְּנֵי הַמָּיִם כִּי בְרֹב הַיָּמִים תִּמְצָאֶנּוּ Cast your bread upon the waters; trust that its impact will endure. Ecclesiastes 11:1 In the words of King Solomon, we are called to cast our kindness into the world without expectation of return—a way of living that most fully reflects the divine image within us, sending ripples of blessing far beyond the moment. This evening celebrates faithful presence and steady commitment, through which mitzvot are lived and community is sustained. We honor individuals whose devotion is transformative and whose impact endures. Guests of Honor Irwin Niedober and Howard Weiss Community Service Award Mitchell Bell Chai Award Audrey Waldstreicher Young Leadership Award Alex and Brett Olsson Honorary Dinner Chairs Stephanie and Josh Bilenker Helene and Harvey Kaminski Gayle and Howard Rothman Dinner Chairs Lorraine and James Marcus Journal Chairs Hannah Pitell, Nava Ulmer and Shushannah Yasgur Shabbat Topics & Participants Coffee & Commentary Rabbi Daniel Cohen Melachim Class Mark Wagshul Shiur Sam Sroka Sanctuary Sermon Yosef Lindell: Who Wrote the Siddur and Why It Matters Code of Jewish Law Rabbi Yossi Kamman Seudah Shlishit Yosef Lindell: An Accurate Machzor and a Misspelled Matzevah - The Story of Dr. Philip Birnbaum's Prayer Books Welcome We welcome our Scholar in Residence Yosef Lindell, his wife Esther and children David and Ezra. He will be speaking at 8 PM at the home of Diane & Rabbi Cohen, Shabbat morning in the sanctuary and at seudah shlishit. Mazal Tov to Kori & Bill Meyers on the arrival of a grandson, born to Devorah & Michael Rudin! Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here Condolences to Lele & Rabbi Aryeh Roberts on the passing of Rabbi Roberts' beloved grandmother, Shirley Roberts z"l Thanks To Our Sponsors Senior Challah Deliveries: Ana & Albert Lilienfeld in memory of Ana's uncle, Allen Marcus z"l Chapel Kiddush: Co-sponsored by Richard & Jodi Boxer in memory of Hedda Boxer and by Jack & Nicole Jacob for Zachy and Evan's birthdays and Mike & Debbie Berg in commemoration of the anniversary of Mike's bar mitzvah and the yahrzeit of Debbie's father, Howard Lilienfeld, OBM Sephardic Kiddush: Judi and Nathan Janette in memory of Judi's great  uncle, Hazan Morton Shanok z"l and in celebration of family birthdays Sanctuary Kiddush: Co-sponsored by Lori & Dr. Raphael Gilbert in memory of Dr. Edward Gilbert z"l; and Alex & Brett Olssson in memory of Anthony LaSala z"l Sign Up for these Events sign up Parent-Child Learning Shabbat, January 31 - 6:45 PM sign up Making a Good Marriage Great - Shalom Bayit Young Couples Chavura Sunday, February 1 - 8:00 PM Sign Up CAS Blood Drive Monday, February 2 sign up Living Your Purpose Tuesday, February 3 - 8:15 AM sign up Chess Club Tuesday, February 3 - 4:30 PM Register here After October 7: Campus Antisemitism and the Jewish Response Tuesday, February 3 - 7:00 PM sign up NJOP Crash Course in Basic Judaism Thursday, February 5 - 7:45 PM Sign up First Annual Adult Bracha Bee Shabbat, February 7 - 11:00 AM sign up Yom Iyun with Rabbi Chaim Jachter Sunday, February 8 - 9:15 AM sign up CAS Youth Tu B'Shvat Event Sunday, February 8 - 11:30 AM sign up 55+ Social Committee at the Museum Wednesday, February 18 - 12:00 PM sign up Middle Feastern Sephardic Food Event Saturday Night, February 21 - 8:30 PM learn more Sushi and Shiur: A Monthly Women's Learning Night Monday, February 23 - 8:00 PM sign up CAS Youth Fundraiser - Mishloach Manot Wednesday, February 25 - 12:00 PM Learn more Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships Upcoming Events Literature at Lunch Roundtable led by Dr. Richard Schwartz Wednesday, February 4 - 12:00 PM All are welcome to join our Tu B'Shvat, Festival of Trees celebration. Trees written by World War One soldier-poet, Joyce Kilmer, expresses the writer's awe as he ponders the divine origin of trees. We will then segue to Mishlei, King Solomon's Book of Proverbs, and probe Mussar, or ethical conduct, that is at the foundational root of our Etz Chaim, the Tree of Life. If you have any questions, or plan to attend in person, please contact me at rj@richardjschwartz.com. Lunch catered from Restaurant 613. Zoom personal meeting ID 8784487429 Passcode 868450 Purim At C A S 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 CAS Youth News Donate a book to help strengthen our Youth davening and learning! Help us build up the Family Library in the chapel and the Bookshelf in the Little Lights room to create an engaging space where our children can connect to the parsha and tefillah, and where parents and children can learn and grow together. Dedications available! Click here to view the shop. Also: if you have a used book at home that you think would enhance the Family Library or Little Lights bookshelf, please contact Rabbi Roberts. CAS Announcements Shabbat Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman)  What's something that happened in the last year that you would sing a shira (song) about (Shirat Hayam)? If you could taste one thing in the whole world, what would it be (the manna could taste like anything)? What is something you have a hard time not complaining about (the Jews complain to Moshe about the lack of food and water in the desert)? Would You Rather - Have to pick up your manna every day and be unable to save it or buy food at the store and be able to store it at home like regular (the manna came every day and couldn't be saved)? 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. 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 Meeting our Members Project: Monthly Member Features on the Big Screen!  Thank God, our shul is growing every week! We would love to highlight families on a rotating basis on the screen in our lobby. It is a great way to connect names with faces and fuel the warmth of our shul! Our Request: Fill out this survey with a Photo and send it back to us at your convenience. We are a shul created in God's Image where we celebrate our diversity, and warmth. Thank you for being a part of our wonderful and unique shul family! For questions, contact Brad or Rabbi Cohen. 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: 5:00 PM; Friday: 5:04 PM Candle Lighting  Friday: 4:59 PM Monday  Tu B'Shvat 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 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 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 Click here to add a name to this list We Honor Our Military Ariel Y Shani Y Tali Y Yoad A Harry B CZM JEM AMM Nathan H Noam H Yehudit Sally K Oren L Nathan L Rachel M Jeremy S Yehudit S Meni N Yaniv H Rachel W Click here to add a name to this list Community Announcements 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 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. 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. 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 $36 per family unit Light lunch - bagel and schmear Register required: https://www.jfsgreenwich.org/icrf - Questions: David.Kweskin@ICRFonline.org or bjabick@jfsgreenwich.org 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. 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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