Beth Jacob Congregation

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1 We Welcome You To Beth Jacob Congregation Candle Lighting After 5:37 pm Before 6:20 pm Shabbat, September 30 October 1, Elul, 5776 Parshat Nitzavim pg. 1068, Haftorah pg Hashkama Minyan 7:10 am Schoenfeld Beit M idrash; Chumash Shiur 8 am Eisenstat Beit M idrash; Benny s Minyan 8:30 am Eisenstat Beit M idrash; Main Service 9 am Shapell Sanctuary; Jr. Congregation 9 am Schoenfeld Beit Midrash Young Professionals 9:15 am Bayer Hall; Teen Minyan 9:30 am Ives Teen Lounge. Mincha 6:10 pm Seudah 6:30 pm Havdallah 7:18 pm Selichot Program 9:30 pm DRASHA RABBI RABBI TOPP What is Your Greatest Achievement? ON THE BIMA Jack Fenigstein, Allen Ishakis, Dr. Steven Tabak SHACHARIT Ben Grossman BA AL KOREH Jay Braun MUSSAF Dr. Mark Goldenberg KOREH ALIYOT Neil Silverstein KIDDUSH: In honor of Allen Ishakis In Jacob s Garden SEUDAH SPONSORED BY: Lydia & Dr. Harry Weisman in memory of Harry s beloved mother Esther Weisman, a h In Bayer Hall SEUDAH SPEAKER: Dr. Harry Weisman MAZAL TOV! To Sandy & Herb Orenshein on the recent engagement of their grandson Jason Levine to Tamar Feigenbaum. To Florence & Manny Allen on the engagement of their grandson Daniel, son of Shoshana & Brian Allen, to Lauren Levy of Scarsdale; Mazal tov to siblings Talia and Reuven Kirshner, Shira and Gila, and grandparents Rachelle & Ralph Dessau of Edison, NJ. An additional mazal tov goes to Daniel who completed his service in the Kfir Brigade of the IDF. To Nechama & Lee Chernotsky on the birth of a baby girl and to siblings Lyla and Avichai. Mazal tov to great-grandparents Adele & Marvin Goldsmith, and to the Goldsmith, Pereg, Poltorak, Berghoff, Plonchak, Chernotsky and Rubin families on this joyous occasion. To Maureen & Rabbi Tzvi Roszler on the engagement of their granddaughter Elisheva Roszler, to Harris Sokoloff. Mazal tov to parents Janis & Dr. Myer Roszler and Ellen & Lloyd Sokoloff. To Abigail & Peyman Danesh on the birth of a girl. To Emily & Jeremy Medioni on the birth of a girl. Mazal tov to grandparents Pegi & Gerard Medioni; great-grandmother Jacqueline Medioni; aunts and uncles Catherine & Daniel Medioni, Eric & (soon to be aunt) Charlotte and cousin Kayla. To Senta & Chaim Graff and Hannah & Bryce Hellman on the birth of a grandson, Shalev Yahel, born in Israel to their grandchildren Ezra & Meira Wolkenfeld. To Estie & Allen Samson on the birth of a granddaughter, born to Sasha & Solly Hess of Long Beach. Mazal tov o all of the great -grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and most especially to big brother Kalev and big sister Nava. To Marvin Goldsmith on being called to the Torah for his 8+5 birthday. THANK YOU! To Allen Ishakis for 10 years of service and dedication to Beth Jacob. Thank you to the sponsors of this week s Kiddush in his honor. Please see flyer for full listings of sponsors. To Rabbi Topp, Rabbi Posy and the entire Beth Jacob community for their kind support and help during the Shivah for our beloved sister, Judy Franklin a h. ~ Janis & Steve Friedman Expand your mind Chumash Shiur this Shabbat morning 8 am Given by Rabbi Topp. Pre-Mincha Shiur with Rabbi Posy 5:55 pm. Topic: Unlocking the Siddur. RABBI TOPP S SHABBAT SHUVA DRASHA Shabbat, October 8 at 6:00 pm Mincha 5:15 pm Seudah 5:35 pm The Anthem of Forgiveness: Psalm 130 s Blueprint to Propel from the Depths of Despair to Teshuva and Redemption Condolences To Rabbi Boruch & Esther Gradon on the loss of their beloved grandson Elimelech Gradon a h. Upcoming Events - At a Glance Rosh Hashanah, Sunday evening, Oct. 2 - Tuesday, Oct. 4 12th Grade Friday Night Oneg, Shabbat, Oct. 8 Yom Kippur, Tuesday night, Oct Wednesday, Oct. 12 Youth Sukkah Decorating Event, Sunday, Oct. 16, 10 am Sisterhood Sukkah Brunch with a speaker from The League of Women Voters, Thursday, Oct. 20, 9 am Jordana & Rabbi Topp s Sukkah Party, Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:30 pm YP Sukkah Dinner, Friday, Oct. 21 Hoshana Raba Teen Breakfast Bonanza, Sunday, Oct. 23 Simchat Torah Children s Hakafot & Show, Monday, Oct. 24, 5 pm. Simchat Torah Scholar In Residence, Rabbi Menachem Leibtag, Oct Rebbetzin Topp s Bat Mitzvah Seminar Begins, Sunday, Oct. 30 Modern Minds with Elliot Abrams, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7:30 pm Scholar In Residence, Rabbi Marc Wildes, Shabbat, Nov Modern Minds with Tal Brody & Dani Menken, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7:30 pm Scholar In Residence, Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin, Shabbat, Nov

2 Beth Jacob s Kestenbaum family family youth department Shabbat and Yom Tov Youth groups begin at 9 am and run until services end. Exciting activities include davening, snacks, games, Torah learning, and holiday themed activities. Groups: 6 months to 2 years old; 2 to 4 years old; 4 to 6 years old; 7 to 8 years old; 9 to 12 years old (Junior Congregation). Our 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 to shul. Did you know that we have a full Teen Minyan for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? Please sign up to guarantee a spot. Any teens who are looking into further enhancing their leadership roles or teamwork and collaboration skills would greatly enjoy participating in the Escape Games! We look forward to having you join us at our AMI s Explanatory Minyan!

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4 LA-Beverly Hills Community Women's Tehillim Group Mondays 9-10 am, Mellon home, 1148 Beverwil Dr. Newcomers welcome. Hebrew skills not required. Agunah Support Center workshops 7-9:30 pm, 8/7, 9/11, 10/9, 11/6, 12/11 getjewishdivorce.org Want to have the opportunity to help shape a child s future? Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (JBBBSLA) is in great need of caring male volunteers, MENtors. To become a MENtor please visit to make a life-changing impact! Contact Ashley Waterman at awaterman@bbbsla.org or at (323) Friends of Sheba Medical Center Gala: DNA The Imprint of a Hero takes place Oct. 30, 2016, at 5:30pm, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. For info or tickets, contact Adi Hepner, Director of Development at (310) & adi@shebamed.org. Young Leadership and Clergy discount available. Bnei Akiva Events Snif Shluchot= 5:45/Beth Jacob (walking groups leave Canfield & Airdrome at 5:25 pm). Snif Saad= 6:00/Yavneh. Upcoming: Monday, 10/3 Chevraya Bet (9th-12th grade), RH Shofar blowing at Cedars leaving Beth Jacob at 3:30 pm. Sunday, 10/9 Chevraya Alef Kickoff (2nd 5th grade), 4:30 pm in Rancho Park. For more info, contact Eyal at (310) Schach Sukkot is coming! Place your schach order now at Moshava California Registration for summer 2017 is NOW OPEN! Early registration promotions available for a limited time only. For more info contact: office@moshavacalifornia.org or (855) MOSHAVA. Los Angeles Community member Adam Krief is 31, married with 3 kids and fighting an aggressive blood cancer. He is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Please visit: and get swabbed to save lives. Please spread the word! YOU could be the one. Join City NCSY this Saturday Night, Sept. 24, to kickoff the new year at SkyZone in Van Nuys. Cost $25. Dinner will be provided. Kesher Hebrew School at Hillel Hebrew Academy will be getting a visit from the Kosher Chocolate Factory. Families learn about Rosh Hashanah and making chocolate! For more info, Rabbi Wagshul at awagshul@hillelhebrew.org or call (917) Rabbi Posy s Treasures of the Alef Bet Thursday weekly class will begin again after the High Holidays BIKUR CHOLIM Would you or someone you know appreciate a visit at the hospital or at home? Is there a need for a ride to grocery shop or have someone shop for you or them? Need a ride to a Dr. s appointment? Please call the shul office at (310) or Adele Goldsmith at (310) , or at adelegoldsmith@gmail.com Notices Volunteers are needed to push wheelchairs to enable individuals to come to shul on Shabbat. If you would consider volunteering, please contact Rabbi Topp. Lockers have been installed in the front room of Shapell Sanctuary. Rentals are available at $75.00 per year. If interested please contact Benny Adler in the office at (310) x210 or benny@bethjacob.org 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 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 (310) Birthright Israel trip running by Israel Free Spirit is now partnering up with NCSY Connect for a WINTER TRIP on Dec Flight leaves from L.A. For priority status contact Denise Badreau at (310) ext. 202 or denise@ncsy.org. Registration opens Sept. 12. For info visit LA Jewish Community Children s Choir our weekly rehearsals will be on Sundays at 5-6:30 pm, at the Workment s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Please contact Michelle Willner for more info at (310) , or at michelle gwillner@yahoo.com. Los Angeles Israel Gap Year Fair Thursday, Nov. 17, at 6:30-9:30 pm. Event will be held at Bnei David Judea Congregation, 8906 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, For info contact: info@aigya.org, or (310) Briyut HaNefesh Mental Wellness and Spirituality Support group meets on Thursdays at Bnai David -Judea. For more info, please contact our Ezra Network social worker Rochelle Shapiro, MFT Intern at (323) Sholom Chapels Mortuaries - Cordially invite you to a pre-need funeral planning seminar. Sunday, Nov. 13, at 10 am, at Temple Beth Am, 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd. (between Olympic & Pico). Complimentary Kosher brunch will be served. Program is free of charge, but advanced reservations are required before Nov. 4. For more info please contact Moe Goldsman, Mortuary Manager at (310) , or at Caregiver Group will meet on Oct. 13, at 2 3:30 pm, in the Ives Lounge. Please join us for an opportunity to share your feelings, develop friendships, receive emotional support and discuss solutions to common caregiving issues with other family caregivers. For more info contact Lisa Shainberg, MSW at (213) 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 the shul office. Rivka Mishket bat Serel Bentzion ben Chaya Yehudit Shalom Refael Yitzchak ben Chana Gittel Tamar Lipke bat Gruna Sima bat Leeba High holiday parking Parking restrictions have been waived for Rosh Hashanah for the following streets: La Peer, Almont, Wetherly, one block North & South of Olympic, and on Whitworth, between La Peer and Wetherly. Exemptions apply to overnight parking restrictions, preferential parking zones and residential parking limits. Exemptions are not valid at meters, red or yellow zones or disabled parking spaces unless a valid placard is displayed. A NEW SERIES Hidden Women in the Bible given by Chazan Arik Wollheim Tuesdays, 11 am, in the Ives Lounge (Star ng Nov. 1) How much do you know about Osnat? How about Abraham s mother, Amtalai? How about Tamar or Vash? Our Tanach is filled with hundreds of hidden women whose names are men oned, but we know very li le about them. Join Chazan Arik and learn the sources that reveal the stories of these hidden women. Davening - Next Week Selichot/Shacharit: Sunday: 7:00, 8:00 am Wednesday& Thursday: 5:30, 6:15, 7:15 am Friday: 5:45, 6:30, 7:15 am Mincha/Maariv: Sunday: 6:15 pm Wednesday: 6:05 pm Thursday: 6:15 pm Maariv & Selichot: Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30 pm Friday: 6:15 pm

5 Thank you to our sponsors: Audrey & Benny Adler, Lynda & Arie Buchman, Michelle & Jess Dolgin, Carrol & Jack Fenigstein, Lori Mars & David Fields, Pat & Errol Fine, Liebe & Dr. Ivor Geft, Glynis & Selwyn Gerber, Judy Friedman & Fred Gluckman, Debbie & Dr. Mark Goldenberg, Anne & Mark Goldin, Janey & Mark Herskovitz, Nelly Kahn, Judy & Allan Kandel, Jeffrey Kandel, Charlotte & Stanley Kandel, Leslie & Joel Kessler, Lesley & Brian Kleinman, Frieda & Len Korobkin, Arlene & Moshe Kupietzky, Tina & Michael Loboda, Marcie Meier, Marcia & Bernie Melamed, Dr. Chavee Lerer & Vic Mellon, Ilana & Dr. Shlomo Melmed, Frances & Stuart Miller, Eva & Michael Neuman, Karen & Dr. Mitch Parver, Wendy & Dr. Larry Platt, Dr. Hindi & Rabbi Adir Posy, Joan & Sinclair Rimmon, Lynn & Marc Rohatiner, Lisa & Hugo Rose, Alice Shoenfeld, Klara & Martin Shandling, Mrs. Fela Shapell, Ruth & Bennet Simon, Lauren & Jeff Stern, Miriam & Jon Stern, Meryl & Larry Stern, Linda & Dr. Steve Tabak, Dr. Jordana & Rabbi Kalman Topp, Paul Venze, Brenda & Harold Walt, Josh Weinberg, Shelley & Dr. Steven Weinstock, Mara & Dr. Jeffrey Werber, Tehila & Cantor Arik Wollheim for sponsoring Kiddush this week in honor of Allen Ishakis.

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