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www.yistamford.org
Elie Fishman, President
Shabbat Shalom
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 Candle Lighting for Shabbat -
4:25 PM
Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat:
Daniel Meiteles Shabbat morning:
Shacharit 9:00AM
Latest Shema 9:40AM
Torah Readers: Gil Orbach & Nat Samberg
Drasha Eliezer Silverman--From Darkness to Light Shabbat groups 10:15am
with our Youth Director Jeff Kilstein Mincha 4:20PM
Shabbat ends at 5:32PM
Mincha & Maariv on Sunday will be at 430PM |
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Shacharit
Sunday 8:15
Monday-Friday 6:20 AM
Mincha Sunday 4:20 PM Maariv through the work week is at 8:00PM |
| Progressive Dinner |
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Make sure to reserve Motsei Shabbat February 2nd on your calendar for our Annual Progressive Dinner.
For more information contact Elaine Finkelstein eroseassociates@aol.com or Allison Greenbaum 595-0485.
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| Young Israel to Honor Fishmans - Community Award Recipient: Bob Abrams |
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The Young Israel of Stamford will be celebrating its Annual Dinner on March 23rd, at the Stamford Sheraton. The synagogue will honor Elie and Suzanne Fishman for their years of devotion to the Young Israel, while Bob Abrams will receive the Community Service Award. The evening will focus on the theme, "Who is wise? He who learns from every person."
Elie Fishman is currently serving his second term as synagogue president, having presided over synagogue affairs also from 2003-2005. In the absence of a rabbi this year, his leadership has been especially critical. Elie also teaches in the synagogue's many educational programs, from Shabbat afternoon to the family "beit midrash" on Sunday evenings. In addition to supporting her husband's leadership, Suzanne herself has undertaken numerous volunteer roles over the years, most recently steering the annual calendar. How do they manage it? "It's really just self-interest," Eli explains. "The Young Israel is an extension of our home and such a big part of our lives. Naturally, we want to enhance our home."
However, the Fishman's contributions extend beyond the synagogue itself. Suzanne, an attorney, regularly provides valuable legal assistance to Jewish and other non-profit causes on a pro bono basis. An Associate National Commissioner for the Anti- Defamation League, Suzanne was recently awarded a national prize from the ADL for young leadership. Last year, Suzanne organized and hosted a successful fundraiser for Shalva, an Israeli school for special needs children. Eli served on the board of the Jewish Federation of Stamford from 2005-2006, and has enjoyed teaching Jews of all ages and backgrounds through both the Etgar program (now part of Kulanu), and Tapestry at the JCC. He also provides the "ultimate act of chesed (kindness)," caring for the deceased as a member of the Chevre Kadisha. Dinner co-chair Michal Smart comments, "the Fishmans have devoted themselves so tirelessly to the community, it is a delight to honor them."
Bob Abrams was enthusiastically chosen to receive the Young Israel's award for Community Service. A native of Stamford, Bob's involvement in the local community dates back to his youth. Early in his professional life, Bob decided to make his every day work life have more meaning to him. Bob returned to his alma mater, Bi-Cultural Day School, to serve as its Executive Director for 9 years. While there, he also taught a variety of Jewish subjects, including Jewish history, prayer, Bible and Mishnah. Not content to stay in the office or the classroom, Bob also led the eighth grade trip to Israel.
Bob currently serves as the Managing Director of Jewish Life and Learning at the Stamford JCC, where his presence is felt on a daily basis. Through his work, Bob touches the lives of Jews of all ages, from weekly Shabbat programs in the preschool to a special class for seniors. Bob continues to teach a wide variety of Judaic classes and the Florence Melton "adult mini-school," which he also helps to administrate. Bob strives to have Jews of all walks of life come together, and he loves it. "When you help other people to find meaning and reward in their lives," he explains, "there is no bigger high than that."
Bob and his wife, Margie, are active in many different parts of Stamford's Jewish community. They are cherished members of both Congregation Agudath Sholom and the Young Israel of Stamford. Bob teaches at Young Israel's family beit midrash program, and has taken the night shift at both synagogues on Shavuot. In addition, Bob serves on the Chevre Kadisha, and entertains the community as a member of his band, "the Bagles."
When asked to accept the Community Service Award, Bob reports that he was speechless, "which is highly unusual for me." "It takes all of us to make a community," Bob commented. "We're all in it together."
The Young Israel annual dinner will take place on Sunday, March 23 at 6 p.m. For reservations or to submit an ad in the Dinner Journal, please contact the committee at msmart@alumni.princeton.edu.
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| Kiddush |
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To reserve a date for future sponsorship, please contact Karen Feder: kfed16@optonline.net or 203-329-2613
Kiddush sponsorship is $85 which includes papergoods, soda, juice, packaged cakes, gefilte fish, herring, pretzels, potatoes chips and crackers.
Families wanting a more elaborate Kiddush can make arrangements directly with Stamford Kosher (fruit platters, cakes, kugels available) or purchase products with reliable Heckshers like OU or Kof K (for an extended list of Heckshers or for kitchen Kashrut procedures please contact Meryl Meiteles mmeiteles@aol.com or Arnie Weiss aweiss5@optonline.net).
Thank you!
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| Family Beit Midrash |
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Family Beit Midrash will be running this week with all of the usual classes. Gil Orbach will be giving a class for adults titled: "A Study in Rabbinic Contrasts: The Saint (Rabbi Akiva) and the Heretic (Elisha Ben Avuyah)" At 6pm Sunday at the Young Israel.
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| Saturday Evenings Father & Son Learning |
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Father and Son Learning Program every Motzei Shabbos run by Yeshiva Bais Binyomin at the Young Israel Stamford starting at 6:30pm.
For more information, please contact
Rabbi Belsky at 203-325-4351x16
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| WHHS Shabbaton |
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The WHHS Junior-Senior shabbaton will be held at our Young Israel on January 18/19. We are still in need of host families for these students. Meals will be served in shul and sleeping bags will be brought by all.
Please e-mail Shoshana Indyk (ANRDC58@aol.com) or Kimmie Kfare (KimKF91@aol.com) if you are able to help us out. Please include how many you are able to host. Thank you!
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| Contributing |
|  Yahrzeit and Eitz Chaim Plaques
Contact Stan Berger 322-8334 Yahrzeit Plaques - $250
Etz Chaim Leaves - $180
Etz Chaim Rocks - $360
Etz Chaim Flowers - $540 DONOR CARDS
Send your best wishes or condolences to your friends or family with our cards illustrated with a drawing of the beautiful stained window of our sanctuary - $18
Contact Sharon Feldstein at 327-1672 or sharonfeld@aol.com |
| Remember Gilad, Ehud and Eldad |
|  Pray for the Captured Israeli Soldiers |
| 25th Anniversary of the Stamford Eruv |
| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 6PM
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STAMFORD ERUV
DINNER, Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 6PM
Congregation Agudath Sholom
Cost- $36/person
Sponsorships at $180 (entitles you to two reservations)
Guest speaker: Rabbi Shalom Rosner of Yeshiva University
Topic: The Mitzvah of Remembering the Sabbath Day
Invitations to follow
For more information, contact Michael Feldstein at mike38ct@aol.cvom or 203-973-6279
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| Tu B'Shevat - Young Israel & Agudath Sholom Green Day |
| Come Celebrate and Recycle with us
 WHO: Intergenerational Fun for the whole family
WHAT: We will explore the significance of the holiday of Tu B'Shevat. We will engage in discussion about our personal effect on the environment and how we can have a more positive impact on our local environment.
This is an event for everyone, Kids, Teens, Adults, and Seniors, come hear about the environment and take part in an exciting art project related to recyclable materials that will be lead by our local artist, Robin Milstein.
SPEAKER FROM: Jewish National Fund, more information to follow
WHEN: Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Congregation Agudath Sholom, 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue
For more information, contact Sharon Shavrick. |
| A Concert for Peace in Israel & Around the World |
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UJA Federation of Greenwich invites you to join
RICK RECHT
Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Temple Sholom
300 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT
for an unbelievable, interactive, community & family concert
A meat meal will be served after the concert Tickets in advance: $18 per child, $20 per adult $72 maximum per immediate family Family sponsor: $100 includes tickets for immediate family and an autographed copy of Rick Recht's new album "Knocking Holes in the Darkness" Tickets will be mailed upon receipt of payment All tickets $25 at the door -- Seating is limited
Event Co-Chairs: Alysia Berman, Marla Felton & Janna Haroche Young Families Division Co-Chairs: Susan Cohen, Jill Oberlander, Jane Sprung & Michele Stuart
For more information, please call or email Janine Bahar at the Federation office 203-552-1818 ujajanin@optonline.net
Please rsvp by January 4, 2008
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| IMPORTANT SHUL SECURITY ISSUE |
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The doors to the shul need to be locked at all times - please remember that if you have used your key to enter, you need to relock the door upon leaving the building.
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