Beth Jacob Congregation

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1 We Welcome You To Beth Jacob Congregation Shabbat, January 2, Tevet, 5776 Parshat Shemot pg. 292, Haftorah pg Hashkama Minyan 7:10 am Schoenfeld Beit Midrash; Rabbi Topp s Chumash 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 4:20 pm Seudah 4:40 pm Havdallah 5:37 pm Candle Lighting 4:37 pm DRASHA - RABBI TOPP ON THE BIMA Alan Jacobs, Dr. Sam Smith, Sam Swarz SHACHARIT Cantor Wollheim BA AL KOREH Akiva Brookler MUSSAF Akiva Brookler KOREI ALIYOT Neil Silverstein KIDDUSH SPONSORED BY Sara & Laurence Richards and family in honor of Akiva s Bar Mitzvah. In Jacob s Garden. SEUDAH in Bayer Hall Mazal Tov! To Sara & Laurence Richards and their families on the bar mitzvah of their son Akiva Brookler. To Lisa Tennenbaum on her marriage to Leon Meyers of New York. To Debora Benji of the shul office on her engagement to Raymond Arrehbori. Welcome To our new members Lisa & Richard Polak. Condolences To Chumie & Isaac Begin, Asher Begin and Aaron Begin on the loss of their beloved son and brother Dov Begin a h. To Silvi, Yoni, Adi, Shmulik, and Roni Rosenzweig on the loss of their beloved husband and father Jimmy Rosenzweig a h. Expand your mind Rabbi Topp s Chumash Shiur this Shabbat morning 8 am. Sponsored by Jackie & Harold Praw in loving memory of Harold s father, Maurice Praw, Moshe Yisroel ben Ziske a h. Rabbi Posy s Pre-Mincha Shiur, this Shabbat at 4:05 pm. Weekly Classes Conversational Hebrew, Monday, Jan 4, 9:45-10:45 am. Led by Bracha Malkin. Monday Classes, given by Rabbi Topp, Jan 4 at 11 am The Intersection of Judaism and the Modern World, 12 pm Bread & Bible. BMW- Beit Midrash for Women, Monday, Jan 4 at 7:30 pm. Join our group study on Tefilah with Rabbi Swigard or bring a chavruta and learn on your own. First Times in Tanach with Chazan Arik, Tues., Jan. 5, 11 am. Parenting & Parsha Shiur, Wed., Jan 6, 9 am. A Beth Jacob & Harkham Hillel program. Given this week by Rabbi Topp. Treasures of the Alef Bet, Thurs., Jan. 7, 12 pm. With Rabbi Posy. In the Ives Lounge. BILU Thursday evenings 5:30 7:30 pm. BILU is a weekly afterschool program for public high school students. We welcome Dr. Yael Ziegler As our Scholar in Residence Next Shabbat Spark Program for Parents & Children Shabbat Morning in Shapell Sanctuary Next Sunday! January 10, 7 pm at Beth Jacob Duo Reim, Live in Concert For tickets: bethjacob.org/duoreim or Upcoming Events - At a Glance Bat Mitzvah Program with Rebbetzin Topp, Sun., Jan 3, 10 am Dr. Yael Ziegler, Shabbat, January 8-9 SPARK Program, Shabbat, January 9 Duo Reim Concert, Sunday, January 10, 7 pm Azerbaijan Consul General, Nasimi Aghayev, Shabbat, Jan.16 Modern Minds Opening Night: Rabbi Dr. Benny Lau, Wed., Feb. 3 Youth Shabbaton with Rabbi Hanoch Teller, February 6 Super Bowl Party, Sunday, February 7 Annual Blood Drive, Sunday, February 21 Shabbat Afternoon, Yoetzet Halacha Rachelle Fraenkel, Feb. 27 Scholar in Residence Yossi Klein Halevi, March 5, 2016 Scholar in Residence Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, March Tiferet Award Banquet, Sunday, March 13 AIPAC Policy Conference, March 20-22

2 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. Young Professionals Corner What s New: BJYP is starting a Bikkur Cholim committee. To get involved, please contact Dahlia Rimmon Goldberg. 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. Beth Jacob presents SPARK. An exciting Shabbat morning bonding experience that will be fun, engaging and create memories for a lifetime. Join us for services in Shapell Sanctuary, daven together, play Parsha Trivia, connect with Hashem and each other, and celebrate your accomplishments at a Siyum this Spring! For parents and children ages Spark Will Take Join us for this 8 part series as we discover Rav Wolbe's greatest secrets for raising children who are psychologically healthy, happy and love Judaism! Place On: Jan. 9, Feb. 6, Mar. 12. please see attached flyer for details. Fun Shops, Sunday, Jan. 10 at Beth Jacob. Chocolate Factory: 10 am to 11 am. ZUMBA: 11 am to 12 pm. Choose to participate in one or both shops! Pricing: $10 per child for 1 shop, $15 for both. For kids ages RSVP to rabbieli@bethjacob.org by Tues., Jan. 5 and specify which shop your child will attend. Tu B Shvat Family Nature Hike Sunday, January 17. All are invited as we immerse ourselves in nature & learn about the holiday of the trees together. Details TBD. Teen Programs 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. Next Dor L Dor Breakfast for Teens and Parents will take place on Sunday, January 17 at 9 am. Clippers game vs. Pelicans, Sunday, January 10th. Event Committee: Aliza Fink, Anna & AJ Prager, Ariela & Ari Shandling, Jared Sichel The Consul General will also speak in Shapell Sanctuary on Shabbat morning. 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 rabbiswigard@bethjacob.org. BILU will resume on Thursday, January 7 at 5 pm. BAT MITZVAH PROGRAM With Rebbetzin Jordana Topp Sundays, 10 am - 11:30 am Remaining dates: January 3, 10, 17 YP East Meets West Shabbaton February , 2016 In conjunction with Ohab Zedek (OZ) of Manahattan. We're so excited to be hosting friends from LA, New York and beyond. Shabbaton will include lively tefilot and meals at Beth Jacob, followed by a Saturday night mixer at a private home. There will also be an optional Sunday excursion. Early bird price: $100 per person, includes admission to all events. Price rises to $130 on Feb. 1. Register at bethjacob.org/ypshabbaton. For info: rabbiposy@bethjacob.org.

3 Beth Jacob Welcomes Consul General of Azerbaijan Modern Minds on Jewish Matters 2016 Nasimi Aghayev Top-notch speakers. Insightful new ideas. Electrifying atmosphere. Shabbat Morning Speaker January 16, 2016 Nasimi Aghayev is the Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles, and previously served at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Washington, D.C. as a counselor for political and public affairs. Azerbaijan, a secular country with a Muslim majority, has had a close relationship with Israel for decades. This strategic relationship, which includes defense cooperation and energy coordination, is fostered by a thriving Jewish community of 30,000, which has lived peacefully in Azerbaijan for over 2,000 years. Gemara Shiur for Women Monday Evenings, 8:15 pm Rabbi Topp will lead a shiur on Mesechta Megillah Series Finale, Monday, January 18 A 7 part series, in conjunction with BMW. Upcoming Shabbat Scholars 2016 Dr. Yael Ziegler Shabbat, Jan. 8-9 Consul General of Azerbaijan Nasimi Aghayev Shabbat, Jan. 16 Rabbi Hanoch Teller Youth Shabbat, Feb. 6 Yoetzet Halacha Rachelle Fraenkel Shabbat, Feb. 27 Yossi Klein Halevi March 5 Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau March Series opening night is Wednesday, February 3 at 7:30 pm Rabbi Dr. Benny Lau Tel Aviv and Jerusalem: Bridging the Secular-Religious Divide Rabbi Dr. Benny Lau is Director of the Human Rights and Judaism in Action Project at the Israel Democracy Institute, and Rav of the Ramban Synagogue in Southern Jerusalem. Firmly committed to social justice, he has founded and led numerous institutions that promote the elevation of ethical standards and inclusion in Israeli society, including ethical Kashrut, improved access for the disabled, and advanced Torah learning for women. Rabbi Dr. Lau learned at Yeshivat Har Etzion, served in the IDF Golani brigade, and holds an MA and PhD in Talmud from Bar Ilan University. He makes frequent media appearances and is also the author of numerous books, including Jeremiah: The Fate of A Prophet, and Maggid's The Sages series.

4 Policy Conference March in Washington DC Can we count you in? Join Rabbi Topp, President Jess & Michelle Dolgin and dozens of other Beth Jacob members at the most important three days affecting Israel s future. Beth Jacob has reserved a block of tickets at the reduced rate of $399, first come first served. To buy tickets please call the AIPAC office at and ask for Rachael or Judah and mention that you're signing up as part of the Beth Jacob delegation. 89 Beth Jacob members have already signed up! 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 x209 or allen@bethjacob.org Bridge Club: meets every Tuesday at 1 pm. Please join us. Security: To ensure everyone s safety, no unattended items are to be left anywhere at any time. If you see something suspicious, say something! Areivim Opportunities Shabbat Hospitality If there s a Shabbat or Holiday meal when you could have extra guests, esthergbraun@gmail.com or tennenbaum.lisa@gmail.com 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, Rabbi Topp at rabbitopp@bethjacob.org, or Michelle Dolgin at michellehb@aol.com, or call 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 Jerome Schechter, Yosef Shalom Halevi ben Elka Shalom Raphael Yitzchak ben Chana Gittel Avraham Yisrael ben Devorah Gittel Benzion ben Chaya Yehudit Pesel Hencha bat Leah Sarah Gittel bat Chava Raitzel Miriam bat Malka 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 Batya Chaya Zlata Lonna Nason Yitzchak ben Devorah Yehonatan ben Nechama Miriam Tamar Lipke bat Gruna Tzipora bat Batsheva Avner Baruch ben Simcha Menachem Zvi Elimelech ben Fruma Yocheved Sarah bat Fruma Feiga Shimon Aryeh ben Chana Yael Shaindel Bluma bat Chava Harav Moshe Meir ben Pesha Feyga Save the Date! Annual Blood Drive Sunday February 21, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm in Bayer Hall. Raphael Fund for Israel Scholarships Scholarships are available for students attending Gap Year Programs in Israel, courtesy of the Dorothy and Lawrence Raphael scholarship fund. To apply, or to contribute to the fund, please contact the shul office at L.A. Beverly Hills Community Women's Tehillim Group, Mondays 9-10 am, Mellon home,1148 Beverwil Dr. New comers welcome. Hebrew skills not required. YULA Jewish history lecturers presented by Rabbi Abraham Lieberman, Coffee and the Jews- An energizing and stimulating history of coffee and Jews through the ages, Motzai Shabbat, January 2, 2016, 7:15-8:15 pm, at the home of Ronne and Josh Penn, 1531 Glenville Drive, Los Angeles Parking is available on Cashio and the 1500 block of Cardiff. For more information please call Kesher Afternoon Hebrew School at Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy, a community subsidized Jewish supplemental program for students ages 5-13, led by Rabbi Avrohom Wagshul. For info please contact awagshul@hillelhebrew.org CAMP HASC in your PAST?- Looking for alumni staff members who worked at CAMP HASC- with bonus points if you met your spouse there! Please be in touch with Nina Butler at nbutler@camphasc.org Tzomet Shabbat Scooter for sale. Please contact Hannah Jewish Community Educational Resource Center (5909 W. 3 rd St., )Are you looking to get or finish a college or professional degree? Learn about how we can help YOU! Sun., Jan. 10 at 11:00am. YULA Girls & Boys Schools Parent Council with the YULA Israel Advocacy Club Present a Special Screening of Our Boys. Introduction by Rabbi Marvin Hier,Founder and Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Remarks by Leehy Shaer, Aunt of Gilad Shaer Saturday February 6, 2016 YULA Girls High School 1619 South Robertson Blvd. 7:30pm. Valet Parking Provided. Dessert Reception, Movie Screening & Discussion to Follow. Tickets $18 for adults and $10 for students Space is Limited. For tickets go to Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy presents its 67th Annual Gala honoring Harry & Dorit Nelson with the Vision for Tomorrow Award and Rabbi Yahel & Emunah Tsaidi with the Educational Empowerment Award. The gala will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. To RSVP or place a Journal ad visit or banquet@hillelhebrew.org Bnei Akiva Events Shabbat 1/2 City: Snif Shluchot meets 4:15pm at Beth Jacob (walking groups LEAVE Canfield & Airdrome at 3:55); Snif Saad meets at 4:30pm at Yavneh. Wed 1/6: Chevraya Bet (9-12th grade) meetup for Israel & Ice Cream, 8pm at Toppings. Fri 1/8: Vzach (6th-8th grade) Friday night dinner; for details contact Eyal: (310) efridman@bneiakivala.org EREV GEVURA Join Bnei Akiva of Los Angeles for our 9th Annual Evening of Jewish Heroism, Monday, Jan. 11th, 2016 at the Museum of Tolerance Peltz Theater. For tickets and info call (310) or office@bneiakivala.org. Moshava California - Join us for an Open House! Wednesday, January 6th at 7:00pm in Encino. Meet our camp director and learn about or exciting program for For details and to RSVP: office@moshavacalifornia.org or 855-MOSHAVA. 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 4:50 pm

5 Chocolate Factory ZUMBA for kids! 10am 11am 11am 12pm Make and mold your own chocolate lollipos and candy from scratch! With instructor Melissa Gruenfeld. Pricing: $10 per child for 1 fun shop either chocolate factory or ZUMBA. $15 to participate in both fun shops. RSVP required to rabbieli@bethjacob.org as soon as possible, but no later than Tuesday, Jan. 5. Please specify which fun shop(s) your child will be attending.