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Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin |
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| Ha'azinu |
Shabbat Shuva |
September 19, 2026 |
8 Tishrei |
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***IMPORTANT KOL NIDRE/YOM KIPPUR OVERFLOW PARKING NOTICE***
St. Bridget’s Church will be available for overflow parking
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| Friday |
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| Candle Lighting |
6:40 PM |
| Mincha |
6:45 PM |
| Shabbat |
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| Shacharit |
7:00/8:00/9:00 AM |
| The Rebbe on the Parsha |
7:45 AM |
| Coffee & Commentary |
8:45 AM |
| Sephardic Minyan |
8:45 AM |
| Melachim Class |
9:00 AM |
| Latest Shema |
9:43 AM |
| Family Minyan |
10:00 AM |
| Shiur |
10:30 AM |
| Latest Shacharit |
10:45 AM |
| Daf Yomi |
5:25 PM |
| Shabbat Shuva Drasha |
5:45 PM |
| Mincha |
6:35 PM |
| Havdalah |
7:38 PM |
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The Kol Nidrei Someone Needed
At the beginning of Ha’azinu, Moshe calls upon heaven and earth to bear witness to the eternal covenant between God and the Jewish people: “Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; let the earth hear the words of my mouth.” Rabbi Shlomo Yosef Zevin sees heaven and earth as representing two dimensions of our spiritual lives. On Rosh Hashanah, we bring Heaven down to earth. We declare God’s sovereignty—not merely as an abstract belief, but by inviting His presence into every corner of our lives. On Yom Kippur, the movement is reversed: we try to raise earth toward Heaven. We refine ourselves, become more receptive to God’s will, and help elevate the people around us. But what does it mean to raise earth toward Heaven? It is not only about elevating ourselves. Sometimes it means recognizing another person’s spiritual longing and helping that person rise. Years ago, an Israeli cantor was leading Yom Kippur services in a magnificent synagogue in Germany. At the conclusion of Neilah, physically and emotionally drained, he stepped outside to catch his breath. Suddenly, a young man came running toward the synagogue. “What time is Kol Nidrei?” he asked. “You missed it,” the cantor replied. “Kol Nidrei was last night.” The young man’s face fell. “You don’t understand. Kol Nidrei was the only service I ever attended with my father. Before he died, I promised him that I would never miss it.” The cantor had a choice. He could offer his sympathy and go home—or he could recognize that God had placed this person in his path. He brought the young man inside, turned on the lights of the vast, empty sanctuary, put on his cantorial robe, and sang Kol Nidrei with all his heart—for an audience of one. He later said it was among the most powerful Kol Nidrei services of his life. He did not merely sing about holiness; in that moment, he became its instrument. I read that story one Friday night following Yom Kippur. The following year, during the afternoon break, someone approached me with his elderly mother in a wheelchair. She had missed Kol Nidrei and was heartbroken. The story was still in my heart. Our cantor was nearby, and I asked, “Would you be willing to sing Kol Nidrei now?” And so, in an almost empty sanctuary, he sang. The woman began to tremble as the ancient melody filled the room. It may have been Yom Kippur afternoon, but for her, that was the moment she needed Kol Nidrei. Rosh Hashanah asks us to bring God into our lives. Yom Kippur asks whether God’s presence can move through our lives into the life of another. We never know why a particular person has been placed in our path. But sometimes, holiness begins when we pause, recognize who is standing before us, and become the person that person needs. Wishing you and your family a Shabbat Shalom and Gmar Chatimah Tovah, Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
One Melody. Shuls Around the World. A Shabbat in His Memory.
This Shabbat, we will join Jewish communities around the world in singing the beloved Eitz Chaim melody in memory of its composer, Tanchum Gershon Portnoy, who passed away on Shabbat Rosh Hashanah.
You may not know his name, but you almost certainly know his melody.
Tanchum composed Eitz Chaim when he was just 22 years old. The melody was later popularized by leading chazzanim and musicians, including his good friend Shlomo Carlebach, and over the decades became part of the soundtrack of Jewish life—sung by generations as the Torah is returned to the Aron Kodesh.
Those who knew Tanchum remember a man of extraordinary kindness, generosity, and love. The warmth so many of us hear in his music was the warmth he brought to everyday life.
This Shabbat, we will sing his Eitz Chaim in his memory. For the Jewish world, he gave us a melody. For those who knew him, he gave so much more.
Yehi zichro baruch. May his memory be a blessing.
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Additional Cemetery Service There is a meaningful tradition of visiting the graves of loved ones and reciting prayers during the High Holiday season. In addition to the services held before Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Cohen will lead a brief cemetery service this Sunday at 9:30 AM at the Agudath Sholom Cemetery.
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Shabbat Topics & Participants
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| The Rebbe on the Parsha |
Rabbi Yisrael Deren |
| Coffee & Commentary |
Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
| Melachim Class |
Mark Wagshul |
| Bob's Basics |
On hiatus until Oct. 17 |
| Shiur |
Rabbi Dr. Jeff Cahn: Shabbat Shuva |
| Sanctuary Sermon |
Rabbi Daniel Cohen: When An Old Melody Makes Us New - In memory of Tanchum Portnoy z"l |
| Shabbat Shuva Drasha |
Rabbi Daniel Cohen: What Have I Stopped Seeing? Gratitude, Truth, and the Journey of Teshuvah |
| Seudah Shlishit |
Rabbi Aryeh Roberts |
| Teen Learning |
Aryeh Klein |
- new members Marielle Horowitz & Shlomie Goldberg and their sons Max and Teddy; and Vivi & Rabbi Yisrael Deren!
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- to Marielle Horowitz & Shlomie Goldberg on the birth of a baby boy! Mazal Tov to big brothers Max and Teddy!
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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 Gadi Mimoun on the passing of his brother, Moshe Mimoun
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- 7AM Kiddush: Gayle & Mitchell Bell in honor of Mitchell’s mother Bayla’s yahrzeit
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- Sanctuary Kiddush: Co-sponsored by Diane Sarnoff & Jason Kanefsky in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Jason's father, Albert Kanefsky z"l; Barbara & Dr. Ron Ashkenas in memory of Ron's brother, Bruce Ashkenas z"l; and Rosalie & Stuart Feldman in memory of Helen Zeigler Feldman z"l
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- Seudah Shlishit: Diane & Rabbi Daniel Cohen in appreciation of the CAS staff - Kim Mahoney, Joseph Rubbak, Elson Privalon, Mark Totaj, Edwin Lopez, Crystal Garcia, Heriole Merziole and Matt Feinberg
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Simchat Torah Lunch 5786
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Sunday, October 4 - 1:30 PM
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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!
Meredith & David Cohen
Sara Fay & Shmuli Goldis
Toby Schaffer |
The Schwartz/Sober Family
Toby & Gene Tabachnick
Nava & Eitan Ulmer |
Darren Bahar
Judy & Nick Contente
Sharon & Michael Feldstein
Yael Stern & Chaim Gartenberg
Hilary & Ari Goldstein
Susan Mark
Marina Sapir & Alex Podelko |
Shoshy & Jonah Rosen
Aviva & Paul Schieber
The Sosnovich Family
The Sperber Family
Sharon & Simeon Wohlberg
Howard Wolfe
Helene Zimmerman |
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Shabbat Backyard Shmooze!
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Shabbat, September 19 - 4:00 PM
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Shabbat, September 19 - 5:45 PM
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CAS High Holiday 5787 Schedule
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Shabbat, September 26 - 1:00 PM
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Sunday, September 27 - 4:00 PM
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Sukkot Guys Night Out Chinese Food & Beer in the Sukkah
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Monday, September 28 - 8:00 PM
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CAS Youth Sukkot Family Dinner
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Wednesday, September 30 - 5:00 PM
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Impermanence & Joy: Meditation and Text Study in the Sukkah
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Thursday, October 1 - 8:00 PM
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Stamford Jewish Experience Sukkot Under The Stars
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Thursday, October 1 - 8:30 PM
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Mini Minyan & Jr Cong Hakafot
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Sunday, October 4 - 4:30 PM
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55+ Social Committee at the Museum
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Thursday, October 8 - 11:30 AM
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Agudath Sholom Kesher (ASK)
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Monday, October 12 - 4:45 PM
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Tuesday, October 13 - 4:30 PM
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Man Up Pre-Bar Mitzvah Father/Son Class
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Sunday, October 18 - 9:15 AM
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Matan Pre-Bat Mitzvah Mother/Daughter Class
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Sunday, October 18 - 9:30 AM
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Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You (6 part series)
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Wednesday, October 28 - 10:30 AM
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Senior Challah Delivery Sponsorships
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Men's Mikvah Usage for Yom Kippur The Armon Hotel is opening up their mikvah for usage for men before the holiday. Hours are Sunday, September 20th 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Please go to the main desk who will arrange for access.
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Kuriansky Teen Leadership Institute Applications Now Open Classes will take place monthly, October through May - KTLI is a leadership program that empowers Jewish teens to make a difference in our community, through the values of Tzedakah (philanthropy), Tikun Olam (social justice), and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving kindness). Teens entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade are invited to apply, and KTLI alumni are welcome to participate. Apply today at http://www.ujf.org/leadership
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Sukkot Reminders
- Sukkah Building - If you have any questions about the halachot of building a kosher Sukkah, please contact Rabbi Cohen (rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org) or Rabbi Roberts (rabbiroberts@cas-stamford.org) - Here are some resources:
- Pick up your lulav and etrog sets be Thursday afternoon 3 PM - 6 PM and 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM and Friday - 8:30 AM - 12 PM
- If you can help with distributing–please sign up to volunteer here
- Volunteer to help build a sukkah for those who need - contact Aryeh Klein (aryehklein7@gmail.com)
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- Shabbat Icebreakers (courtesy of Yaakov Moshe and Elisheva Shmidman)
- What is something small that can make a surprisingly big difference? (Moshe compares his teaching to rain and dew falling on the ground)
- Who is someone who made you feel especially protected or taken care of? (Hashem is compared to an eagle protecting its young)
- What is something you appreciate more now than you did when you were younger? (Moshe tells Bnei Yisrael to remember and learn from earlier generations)
- Would You Rather remember how to sing every song or how to tell every joke that you hear? (Haazinu is a song meant for Bnei Yisrael to remember)
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- An Important Message from Rabbi Daniel Cohen The Eighth Front - An American Jewish Future Initiative -Uniting people, ideas, and resources to build the alliances and action this moment demands. David Harris riveted our community last night and challenged us to recognize that this is not a moment to stand on the sidelines. I was inspired to lean more deeply into the challenges facing the Jewish people, Israel, and America and to help turn concern into meaningful action. God willing, I will be convening a group in October to explore what we can do together. If you would like to contribute through ideas, expertise, partnerships, relationships, or funding, please contact me at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org
The moment is urgent. Our responsibility is real. It is time to step forward.
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- Selichot Sunday: 7:00/8:15 AM
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- Shacharit Sunday: 7:15/8:30 AM; Tuesday-Friday: 6:30/7:30/8:30 AM
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- Mincha Sunday: 3:00 PM/6:40 PM; Tuesday-Thursday: 6:35 PM; Friday: 6:33 PM
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- Candle Lighting Sunday: 6:36 PM; Friday: 6:28 PM
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We Wish A Speedy Recovery To
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- Elia Shava ben n/a
- Hodel Dena bat n/a
- Yaffa bat Hanna
- Leah bat Tziporah
- Moshe Yosef ben Sarah Leah
- Aharon ben Bracha
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- Shalom ben Hannah
- Shaina Faiga bat Rivka
- Mikhail ben Goda
- Esther Miriam bat Chana
- Ilana Idit bat Leeba
- Leeba bat Chana Surah
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- Sarah Shlomit bat Leeba
- Yoseph ben Esther Miriam
- Ahuva Malka bat Sarah
- Bayla Frimet bat Rivka Henshe
- Yaakov Kopel Moshe ben Rivka
- Yehuda ben Sarah
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- Shani Y
- Harry B
- Frederick B
- Nathan H
- Noam H
- Yehudit
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- Sally K
- Oren L
- Nathan L
- Elimelech E
- CZM
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- JEM
- AMM
- Rachel M
- Jeremy S
- Yehudit S
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- UJF's From Darkness to Light Wednesday, October 7 - from 1pm-7:30pm at the Stamford JCC - October 7 left wounds that will never be forgotten. This immersive experience invites you to honor those we lost, reflect on the resilience of our people, and embrace the hope that continues to lead us forward. The memorial room will be open from 1:00pm - 7:30pm. We invite you to stop by at any time throughout the day. A memorial prayer service will take place at 6:00pm.
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- UJF's The Big Give Sunday, October 25 - from 9am-4pm at the UJF Office.Join in a day of unity, philanthropy, and community building at UJF’s Big Give! With something for everyone, the day features meaningful volunteer opportunities, an exciting phone-a-thon, family-friendly activities, inspiring speakers, and more. Come together, get involved, and help make a lasting impact on our Jewish community. Sign up today at www.ujf.org/BigGive26
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- Join our community for an uplifting evening featuring the Special in Uniform band! November 5, 7:30 pm A unique Jewish National Fund-USA initiative, Special in Uniform enables young Israeli adults with disabilities to serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), creating belonging and opening doors to meaningful opportunities. Enjoy a dessert reception, and an unforgettable musical performance embodying the spirit of Israel. For more information: jnf.org/powermusic
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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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