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Beth Jacob Congregation We Welcome You To Candle Lighting
5:52 pm
Shabbat, October 24, 2015 11 Cheshvan, 5776 Parshat Lech - Lecha pg. 54, Haftorah pg. 1133
Hashkama Minyan 7:10 am Schoenfeld Beit Midrash; Rabbi Topp’s Parsha Shiur 8 am Eisenstat Beit Midrash;
Benny’s Minyan 8:30 am Eisenstat Beit Midrash; Main Service 9 am Shapell Sanctuary; Jr. Congregation 9 am Schoenfeld Beit Midrash;
Teen Minyan 9:30 am Ives Teen Lounge; Young Professionals 9:30 am Bayer Hall
Mincha 5:40 pm • Seudah 6:00 pm • Havdallah 6:52 pm
DRASHA - RABBI TOPP Jewish Exceptionalism
ON THE BIMA Dr. Mark Glassberg, Sam Swarz, Bill Tennenblatt
SHACHARIT & MUSSAF Cantor Wollheim
BA’AL KOREH KOREI ALIYOT Jay Braun Ari Miller
KIDDUSH In Jacob’s Garden.
SEUDAH SPONSORED BY Madeleine & Dr. Jerrold Isenberg and Rina & Dr. Sherwin Isenberg in loving memory
of Jerrold’s and Sherwin’s father, Irving Isenberg, a”h. In Bayer Hall.
SEUDAH SPEAKER Chaim Isenberg
Expand your mind
Rabbi Topp’s Chumash Shiur this Shabbat morning 8 am.
Weekly Classes
Conversational Hebrew, Monday, Oct. 26, 9:45-10:45 am. Led by Bracha Malkin.
Monday Classes, given by Rabbi Topp, October 26 at 11 am The Intersection of Judaism and the Modern World, 12 pm Bread & Bible.
BMW- Beit Midrash for Women, Monday October 26 at 7:30 pm. Bring your own chavruta or join our group study on Parsha with Ariella Agatstein.
First Times in Tanach, Chazan Arik Wollheim, Tuesday, October 27, 11 am.
Divergent Series with Rabbi Topp, Tuesday, October 27, 8 pm. Topic this week: Kitniyot on Pesach - Sefardim Vs. Ashkenazim
Parenting & Parsha Shiur, Wed., Oct. 28, 9 am. A Beth Jacob & Harkham Hillel program. Given this week by Rabbi Topp.
Treasures of the Alef Bet, Thurs., October 29, 12 pm. With Rabbi Posy. In the Ives Lounge.
BILU Thursday evenings 5:30 – 7:30 pm. BILU is a weekly after-school program for public high school students.
Upcoming Events - At a Glance
Bat Mitzvah Program with Rebbetzin Topp, this Sun., Oct. 25, 10 am
Sisterhood Brunch, Thursday, October 29, 9:45 am
Ambassador John Bolton at Beth Jacob, Thurs., Oct. 29, 7:30 pm
YP Friday Night Dinner, October 30, 6:45 pm
Leon Wieseltier, Shabbat Scholar in Residence Oct. 31
Dor L’Dor Breakfast, Sunday, November 1, 9 am
Classes with Yoetzet Halacha Shoshana Samuels, Nov. 1 & 2
Shabbaton in Running Springs, November 6-8
Film Screening, A Voice Among the Silent, Kristalnacht, Mon., Nov. 9, 7:30 pm
Modern Minds: Dr. Judea Pearl, Wednesday, November 11
Masters Luncheon, Shabbat, November 14
Congressman Brad Sherman, Shabbat morning, Nov. 14
Modern Minds: Multimedia Presentation by Laura Ben David, Wednesday, November 18, 7:30 pm
Modern Minds Film, Body & Soul, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 7:30 pm
Annual Blood Drive, Sunday, December 20
Welcome! ► To our new members Yvette & Eric Edidin, Michal & Yoni Frankel.
Next Shabbat, Oct. 31
Leon Wieseltier Visits Beth Jacob
A Pro Israel Shabbaton
Shabbat Morning Talk • Lunch with Remarks and Q & A
Motzei Shabbat Program
See attached flyer for details.
This Sunday!
Fun Zone for Kids, In Jacobs Garden
10 am - 12 pm
Film Screening, Rising from Divorce,
7:30 pm
See attached flyers for details.
The Pollock, Ritholtz and Slavin families, together with Beth Jacob Congregation, invite the community to a memorial service for
our dear friend and member
Sonia Slavin a"h Sunday, November 1 at 11:30 am
At Beth Jacob, in Bayer Hall
Beth Jacob’s Kestenbaum family youth department
Shabbat Youth groups begin at 9 am and run until services end. Exciting activities include davening, snack, games and Torah learning.
Groups are for ages: 6 months to 2 years; 2 to 4 years; 4 to 6 years; 7 to 8 years; 9 to 12 years(Junior Congregation)
Our Shabbat Youth Groups are nut sensitive. We can't guarantee that we're nut free, but we make a sincere effort to serve only nut-free snacks. Please refrain from sending nut products with your child to Shul.
Fun Zone in Jacob's Garden, This Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 am drop off, 12 pm pick up. Kids in the kitchen, woodworking, lunch. $10 per child. For Info. [email protected]
Teen Programs
Beth Jacob Teens! Beth Jacob is an amazing place for teens, with a weekly Shabbat minyan at 9:30 am and exciting field trips and events throughout the year.
Upcoming Teen Events
Next Dor L’Dor Breakfast for Teens and Parents, Sunday, November 1 at 9 am.
Young Professionals Corner
Friend YP Beth Jacob on Facebook! For info on our YP programs email [email protected].
BJYP presents #YPinz Bowling Night on this Saturday Night, October 24, 9:30 pm. Highest score wins free chal-lah from Rebbetzin Tamar Sufrin! Cost $9 per game, and $5 shoes. If you haven't RSVP’d we cant guarantee you will have a spot, but we hope you’ll come, hang out and enjoy.
Friday Night Dinner for Young Professionals October 30, 6:45 pm. $28 per person. Register at bethjacob.org/ypdinner.
YP Tough Mudder, Sunday, November 1 Temecula, CA (1.5-2 hours away). $156.04 per person. Join other BJ members, Seth Egorin, Daniel Packer, and Rabbi Sufrin for 10 miles, 20 obstacles. In reality, anyone CAN do it. For more information, please email Daniel Packer at [email protected]
Committee: Nick and Ilana Jurkowitz, Daniel and Lauren
Davening - Next Week
Shacharit: Sunday 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 am
Monday & Thursday 6:00, 6:45, 7:40 am
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 6:15, 7:00, 7:40 am
Mincha/Maariv: Sunday - Friday 5:55 pm
BILU BILU is a high school program geared towards Jewish public high school students who would like to develop a Jewish connection. Thursday evenings 5-7 pm. for more info: BILU director Rabbi Zach Swigard at [email protected]
For Info.: [email protected]
Committee: Aliza Fink & Adam Frankel, Mimi & Jack Green, Melissa Gruenfeld, Lauren & Daniel Packer, Reva Woodrow
Gemara Shiur for Women
Monday Evenings, 8:15 pm
Given by Rabbi Topp
Studying Mesechta Megillah. Meeting every other week. Next Shiur: Monday, November 2
A 7 part series, in conjunction with BMW Remaining class dates: November 2, 16, 30,
December 14, 28, January 11
RSVP to [email protected]
Please join us as we welcome
Congressman Brad Sherman
who will address our congregation in Shapell Sanctuary
Shabbat Morning, November 14
on The Iran Deal Aftermath and the Future of the US-Israel Relationship
Congressman Brad Sherman has represented the San Fernando Valley in the U.S. House of Representatives
since 1997, and is the number two democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Cong. Sherman has served as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Terrorism and Non Proliferation and currently serves as the Ranking
Democrat on the Subcommittee on Asia.
Divergent Series Continues
This Tuesday, October 27, 8:00 pm
Given by Rabbi Topp
Topic: Kitniyot on Pesach - Sefardim Vs. Ashkenazim
Learn about the development of different customs and what they tell us about our history, laws & communities.
Remaining Class Dates: November 3, 10, 17, 24
Remaining Topics:
1. Peyot, Shtreimlach and the Rebbe: Chasidim Vs. Mitnagdim
2. Am I Still Fleishig? 6 hrs or 3 hrs, Polish vs. German
3. Tuh or Suh? Sefaradit vs. Ashkenazis
4. The Chanukah Menorah - Maimonides vs. Tosfot
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Modern Minds on Jewish Matters
Wednesday, November 11 at 7:30 pm
In Bayer Hall
Dr. Judea Pearl
Israel on the Campus
UCLA Professor of Computer Science & Statistics and Director of the University’s Cognitive Systems laboratory who is an outspoken opponent of BDS on campus. Father of slain
Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl Hy”d, and co-founder of the Daniel Pearl Foundation. Co-edited the award winning book I am Jewish: Personal Reflections
Inspired by the Last Words of Daniel Pearl.
Talk sponsored by Leo Pustilnikov
Series sponsored by Eli M. Baron MD in memory of his grandparents, Esther & David Rozenfeld z”l.
Ambassador John Bolton At Beth Jacob
This Thursday, October 29, 7:30 pm.
The Future of the Strategic Alliance - America, Israel, and The Middle East in Turmoil.
In Conversation with Brigadier General Israel (Relik) Shafir, at Beth Jacob. Program $36 per person. To register please
call: 310.274.2314 or register online by October 22 at: www.iafc-foundation.org.
Refuah Shleimah
Names will remain on the list until Shabbat Mevorchim unless otherwise instructed. If you or someone you know is a choleh and you would like the name included, please
call Debora in the shul office.
Ilan Ashkenazi, Gavriel Akiva ben Esther Hanah • Dr. Sheldon Michel, Shalom ben Uri • Jerome Schechter, Yosef Shalom Halevi ben Elka •
Shalom Raphael Yitzchak ben Chana Gittel • Avraham Yisrael ben Devorah Gittel • Chana Tzivea bat Chava Tziporah • Benzion ben Chaya Yehudit • Pesel Hencha bat Leah • Sarah Gittel bat Chava Raitzel • Miriam bat Malka • Ber Laib ben Malka
Nicha • Betzalel Mordechai ben Raizel Rochol • Yochevet Tova bat Beila Ita • Chaim Yehuda ben Chana Rachel • Rivka Mishket bat Serel • Eliot Klugman-Eliezer David ben Rifka • Reuven Halevi ben Ratza • Shoshanah bat Esther • Giora ben Ester • Darla bat Peggy • Pinchas ben Gittel • Avner ben Simcha •
Pesha Malka bat Benyamin • Yehudit Esther bat Miriam Sarah • Shlom ben Pauline • Rochel Emunah bat Rifka Devorah Bryna • Rivka bat Tova • Yehudit Esther bat Miriam Sarah • Yaakov ben Zelda • Eliezer ben Chayei
Sarah • Zohra bat Rachel • Shlomo ben Seulika • Simcha ben Braindel Yaron ben Nitza • Heather bat Barbara • Chana Sarah bat Malka Margolit • Tzipporah bat
Yochevet • Leah bat Barbara • Yehuda ben Merusha • Yishayahu Avraham ben Frieda • David ben Aviva • Chaya bat Malka • Esther bat Rut • Vivaian Raizel bat
Bayla • Joseph Garfinkel, Yosef Yitzchak ben Tzila • Yosef ben Freidel • Abraham ben Hannah Leah • Aliza Chana bat Miriam Reizel • Hillel ben Yale &
Liba • Tuba Dena bat Pinya • Levi Yitzchak ben Dvora • Harav Ruven ben Basha Chaya Zlata Lonna • Elliana Rachel bat Sarah • Nason Yitzchak ben Devorah
L.A. – Beverly Hills Community
Thank you for not wearing perfumes in consideration of those with asthma or allergies. Women's Tehillim Group, Mondays 9-10 am, Mellon home, 1148 Beverwil Dr. New comers welcome. Hebrew skills not required. Join Glynis and Selwyn Gerber, and Brenda and Harold Walt at Limmud Conference 2015, to take place Dec. 27-31 in the UK. For info: limmud.org/conferenceprogramme2015 Casino Night, Saturday October 24, 8 pm at Temple Beth Am. The foundation for Jewish Education is celebrating 15 years of serving the community. The foundations mission is to promote unaffiliated Jewish students with Jewish identity and values. The foundation is a non profit organization. For info. call 310-273-8612 YULA High Schools Open House: YULA Girls School - Monday, October 26, 7:00 PM at the Girls School,1619 Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles, 90035 (RSVP to [email protected]). YULA Boys School - Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 PM at the Boys School, 9760 W. Pico Blvd, LA 90035 (RSVP [email protected]). Prospective Parents & Students Welcome! Please join YULA Girls High School at their Annual Comedy Night on November 9th at 6:30pm at YULA Girls (1619 South Robertson Blvd, LA 90035). Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and the comedy of Mark Schiff, Daniel Storrow, Taylor Tomlinson, Jeff Allen and Sarge. For tickets and sponsorships, please go to www.yulagirls.org/comedynight or call 203-0755. Shalhevet High School Open House Sunday, November 1st at 3 pm.RSVP to Natalie Weiss, Director of [email protected] Klara and Martin Shandling and Ernie Katz are being honored by American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro at their annual dinner on Sunday November 8th, 6pm, at Sinai Temple.Catering by Errol and Pat Fine and Master of Ceremonies - Dr Mark Goldenberg . For info., please call or email Laura Fuhrman at 462 7659 and [email protected]. The Jewish Women's Repertory Company presents its 11th annual musical for women, "Fiddler on the Roof!" November 21 at 8 pm and Nov. 22 at 2 pm & 7 pm. For ticket www.jewishwomenstheater.com. Jews for Judaism will honor David Abrams and Craig and Yael Ackerman on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at 5:30 pm, at the Sephardic Temple. Donations, reservations and ads call 310-556-3344 or visit JewsForJudaism.org/Gala. Looking to organize a group for the 1st ever Conference in Israel (12/21/15) for Children of survivors born in DP Camps. Other children of survivors are invited too. The program is in Israel for English speakers. For info call Ayala Naor 422-8181 or email [email protected] Kesher Afternoon Hebrew School at Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy A COMMUNITY subsidized JEWISH SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS ages 5-13 FOR INFO please contact Rabbi Avrohom Wagshul [email protected] Bnei Akiva Events City: Snif Shluchot 5:15pm @ Beth Jacob (walking groups LEAVE Circle Park at 4:45pm); Snif Saad 5:15 @ Yavneh; V'Za'Ch (6th-8th grade) Oneg - Fri nite 10/23 8:30pm @ the Berkowitz home, 9116 Larke Ellen Circle (walking groups will be provided after the event), Valley: Snif Lavi 5:15 @ Rodan home; Snif Tirat Tzvi 5:15 @ Shaarey Zedek. Now accepting applications for Manhigut! For more information please contact Eyal at 220-1459 or Avi at 442-8608. Moshava Malibu is now MOSHAVA CALIFORNIA! Learn more about our camp programs at an upcoming OPEN HOUSE: Wed 10/28 @ 6pm at the home of Phillip & Jennifer Wintner; Wed 11/4 @ 6pm at the home of Lara & Herschel Goulson. Don't miss out on our fall promotions, register now! Contact [email protected] or 855-MOSHAVA for details.
Areivim Opportunities
Shabbat Hospitality If there’s a Shabbat or Holiday meal when you could have extra guests, email [email protected] or [email protected]
Bikur Cholim If you or someone you know is unfortunately ill or homebound, or if you want to participate in the mitzvah of Bikur Cholim, email Rabbi Topp at [email protected], or Michelle Dolgin at [email protected], or call 278-1911.
Notices
New lockers have been installed in the front room of Shapell Sanctuary. Rentals (renews in July of each year) are available at $75.00 per year. If interested please contact Allen Ishakis in the office at 310-278-1911 x209 or [email protected]
Bridge Club: meets every Tuesday at 1 pm. Just show up.
Security: To ensure everyone’s safety, no unattended items are to be left anywhere at any time. If you see something suspicious, say something!
Rabbi Joseph Telushkin: The Twenty First Century: A Jewish Vision, One Day at a Time Sunday, Nov. 8, 7 pm to 9 pm.
Museum of Tolerance, Peltz Theater. Rabbi Telushkin will discuss his recent book, Rebbe, about the legacy of Rabbi Menachem
Mendel Schneerson, zt"l. RSVP required by Wednesday, Oct 28 to [email protected] or 323-761-8725. Presented by
the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. Beth Jacob is a sponsor of this event.
