Monday, October 13, 2025

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom Monday, October 13 - 10:15 AM

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom

We are sorry to announce the passing of Daniel Abraham Dreyfuss, beloved father of Peri (and Greg) Dreyfuss-Kaufman, Jonathan (and Mary) Dreyfuss and Eliane Dreyfuss (Elliot Glassman); and grandfather of Leo Dreyfuss-Kaufman, Micah Glassman and Noa Glassman.


The funeral will be held on Thursday, October 16th at noon at Newton Cemetery and Arboretum in Newton, MA.


Shiva details to follow.


May Elaine and her family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. 

To make a memorial contribution online,

and have us send an acknowledgement to the family, please click here

Congregation Agudath Sholom * 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue * Stamford, CT 06902

www.cas-stamford.org * (203) 358-2200

Friday, October 3, 2025

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom Shiva Update Friday, October 3 - 4:15 PM

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom

We are sorry to announce the passing of Bruce Ashkenas, beloved older brother of Ron (and Barbara) Ashkenas. Bruce is survived by his wife, Denise Ashkenas, and children Adam and Sam.

 

The funeral will be at 1 PM on Sunday in Northern Virginia.


Ron will observe shiva at his home - 24 Urban Street in Stamford - at the following times: 

Sunday evening: Maariv at 8:30 PM and shiva until 10 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM Shacharit and shiva until 3 pm


May Ron and his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. 

To make a memorial contribution online,

and have us send an acknowledgement to the family, please click here

Congregation Agudath Sholom * 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue * Stamford, CT 06902

www.cas-stamford.org * (203) 358-2200

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom (Ashkenas shiva update) Friday, October 3 - 3:15 PM

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom

We are sorry to announce the passing of Bruce Ashkenas, beloved older brother of Ron (and Barbara) Ashkenas. Bruce is survived by his wife, Denise Ashkenas, and children Adam and Sam.

 

The funeral will be at 1 PM on Sunday in Northern Virginia.


Ron will observe shiva at his home - 24 Urban Street in Stamford - at the following times: 

Sunday evening: Maariv at 8:30 PM and shiva until 10 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM Shacharit and shiva until 10 PM


May Ron and his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. 

To make a memorial contribution online,

and have us send an acknowledgement to the family, please click here

Congregation Agudath Sholom * 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue * Stamford, CT 06902

www.cas-stamford.org * (203) 358-2200

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom Friday, October 3 - 11:15 AM

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom

We are sorry to announce the passing of Bruce Ashkenas, beloved older brother of Ron (and Barbara) Ashkenas. Bruce is survived by his wife, Denise Ashkenas, and children Adam and Sam.

 

The funeral will be early next week in Northern Virginia. 


More information will be forthcoming. 


May Ron and his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. 

To make a memorial contribution online,

and have us send an acknowledgement to the family, please click here

Congregation Agudath Sholom * 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue * Stamford, CT 06902

www.cas-stamford.org * (203) 358-2200

Monday, September 29, 2025

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom Monday, September 29 - 1:15 PM

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom

We are sorry to announce the passing of Arkady Tuller, beloved husband of Ludmila, father to Alexander and Marat and brother to Svetlana.

 

The funeral will be tomorrow, Tuesday September 30th at 1:30 PM at Congregation Agudath Sholom, followed by burial at the Agudath Sholom Cemetery. 


Shiva information will be forthcoming.


May Ludmila and her family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. 

To make a memorial contribution online,

and have us send an acknowledgement to the family, please click here

Congregation Agudath Sholom * 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue * Stamford, CT 06902

www.cas-stamford.org * (203) 358-2200

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom Thursday, September 25 - 1:15 PM

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom


We are sorry to announce the passing of Robert Bilenker, beloved husband of Barbara Bilenker, father and grandfather to Jenny Bilenker (Josh Greenberg), Tess & Asher; Josh (Stephanie) Bilenker, Dean, Justin & Evan and brother to Judy (Z”l) (Manny) Rabinowitz, Ellen (Marty) Lebofsky and Arthur (Teri) Bilenker. 


The funeral will be on Friday at 10:00 AM at Agudath Sholom, 301 Strawberry Hill Ave, Stamford, CT. Burial will follow at the Old Agudath Sholom cemetery on West Hill Rd. Cemetery


Shiva will be observed the Bilenker home at 57 Urban Street during the following hours: 

Friday following the burial until 4:00 PM

Saturday night 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 

Following Morning Minyan until 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM


Minyanim times are as follows:

Sunday 8:00 AM and 6:15 PM

Monday and Tuesday 7:00 AM and 6:15 PM

Wednesday 7:00 AM


May Josh and his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem 

To make a memorial contribution online,

and have us send an acknowledgement to the family, please click here

Congregation Agudath Sholom * 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue * Stamford, CT 06902

www.cas-stamford.org * (203) 358-2200

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Sad News Funeral Update from Congregation Agudath Sholom Sunday, September 14 - 11:15 PM

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom


We are sorry to announce the passing of Samuel Newman z”l, a Holocaust survivor, husband of Sidi Newman, father of Bruce (Rose Z’l), Mitchell and Jeffrey Newman. 

Grandfather of Adina and (Ari) Shrage, Avi (Liz) Newman, Daniel (Naomi) Newman and Zev (Becca) Newman. Great grandfather of Ayelet , Noam, Liat, Orly, Adele, Natalie, Eva, Livia, Rosie and Samantha. 


Sam was a Holocaust survivor who endured the horrors of Auschwitz until he was finally liberated. 


The funeral will be held graveside on Tuesday at Westlawn Cemetery 1:30pm Central Time (2:30 PM EST) followed by the burial at 7801 W Montrose Ave Norridge, IL 60706.


You may view the funeral on zoom at:


https://sarhs.zoom.us/j/3497682029

 

Shiva will be held in Chicago following the funeral at the home of Jeffrey Newman

1520 N Sedgwick Street Apartment 5B, Chicago, Il 60610. 

Shiva hours:

Tuesday: 5pm - 9:00pm 

Wednesday from 10am - 12pm, 2:30pm - 4:30pm, and 6:30pm - 9:30pm.


Shiva will resume at 6pm on Thursday in Stamford, CT at the home of Bruce Newman 17 Fieldstone Lane Stamford, CT 06902.


Minyan Times

Mincha/Maariv will be at 6:40pm (Thursday and Sunday). 

Shacharit Friday and Monday 7:00 AM

Shacharit Sunday 8:00 AM


Shiva Hours:


Thursday: 6pm - 9pm.

 Friday 8 AM - 2pm.

Saturday Night 8pm - 10:30pm. 

Sunday 8am - 11am, 2pm-5pm and 7pm - 9pm


Mat Bruce and his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

To make a memorial contribution online,

and have us send an acknowledgement to the family, please click here

Congregation Agudath Sholom * 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue * Stamford, CT 06902

www.cas-stamford.org * (203) 358-2200