Seat Announcements
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Seat Announcements
Welcome to Beth Jacob Congregation Shabbat, November 18-19, 2016; 18 Cheshvan, 5777 Parshat Vayera pg. 78, Haftorah pg. 1134 Hashkama Minyan 7:10 am Schoenfeld Beit Midrash 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 Young Professionals 9:15 am Bayer Hall Teen Minyan 9:30 am Ives Teen Lounge Mincha 4:15 pm • Seudah 4:35 pm • Havdallah 5:29 pm DRASHA— DRASHA—RABBI DR. SHLOMO RISKIN How Rembrandt Changed our Interpretation of Akeidat Yitzchak ON THE BIMA Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, CG Sam Grundwerg, Gabe Rothberg SHACHARIT & MUSSAF Cantor Wollheim BA’AL KOREH Jay Braun KOREH ALIYOT Natan Bourkoff KIDDUSH SPONSORED BY: Eva & Michael Neuman in loving memory of Eva’s father, Eugene Friedman, Alter Yosef ben Avraham, a”h; and in honor of Eva’s mother, Matil bat Chava, may she have a long and healthy life In Jacob’s Garden SEUDAH SHLISHIT: In Eisenstat Beit Midrash Welcome! ► To Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin, Chief Rabbi of Efrat, Israel, founding Rabbi of Lincoln Square Synagogue and founder & Chancellor of Ohr Torah Stone Institutions, our Shabbat Scholar in Residence. ► To our new members Molly & David Schlussel, Adriana & Brent Brodner, Bosh & Roni Magendzo, Jordana Werthheimer and Mike Frohlich. Condolences ► To Sarah (& Tzvika) Nissel on the loss of her beloved father, Rabbi Moshe Meir Morduchowitz, a”h. ► To Joel (& Shoshana) Fogel on the loss of his beloved father, Usher Fogel, a”h. Beth Jacob Welcomes Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin who will deliver three talks: Friday night dinner at Pat’s restaurant Avraham’s Sacrifice of Yishmael, How does it Relate to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict? Candle Lighting: 4:29 pm Expand your mind Rabbi Topp's Chumash Shiur this Shabbat morning 8 am Pre-Mincha shiur with Rabbi Posy 4 pm. Topic: Unlocking the Siddur Classes - are in session! See bethjacob.org for more info Conversational Hebrew with Bracha Malkin, Monday, Nov. 21, 9:45 am. Monday Classes, given by Rabbi Topp, Nov. 21, 11am The Intersection of Judaism and the Modern World, and at 12 pm Bread & Bible. In Bayer Hall. BMW- Beit Midrash for Women, Monday, Nov. 21, 7:30 pm Women of all ages and levels are welcome to join us this week as we begin learning Sefer Hachinuch or have an open chavruta learning. In the Ives Lounge. Hidden Women in the Bible, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 11 am with Chazan Arik. In the Ives Lounge. Men’s Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Nechemia Langer, Tuesday, 7 pm. Sefer Shmuel: History, Prophecy and Monarchy, with Rabbi Topp, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 8 pm. In the Ives Lounge. Parenting & Parasha Shiur, will be on hiatus until, Wednesday, Dec. 7. Treasures of the Alef Bet will not meet this week because of Thanksgiving. Upcoming Events Rebbetzin Topp’s Bat Mitzvah Seminar, Sunday, Nov. 20, 10-11:30 am YP Conversations with Rabbi Sufrin, Monday, Nov. 21, 8 pm Modern Minds with Rabbi Haskel Lookstein, Thursday, Dec. 1, 7:30 pm Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Shacter, Shabbat, Dec. 2-3 Teen Hockey Event, Kings vs. Canadiens, Sunday, Dec. 4 Modern Minds with Malcolm Hoenlein, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7:30 pm AMI Shabbat for Young Couples & Families, Friday, Dec. 9, 6 pm Shabbat morning Drasha How Rembrandt Changed our Interpretation of Akeidat Yitzchak Shabbat morning speaker, Professor Nechama Price, Shabbat, Dec. 10 In conjunction with the OU West Coast Convention Saturday evening lecture at 7 pm at Beth Jacob When does Compassion take Precedence over the Strict Written Law? Modern Minds with Dr. Gil Troy, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 7:30 pm Generously sponsored by Greta Bayer in memory of her father, Dr. Frederic Stux z”l & Myrtle Sitowitz in memory of her husband, Hal z”l Youth Chanukah Party, Sunday, Dec. 11, 10 am–12 pm 2nd Annual Teen Leadership Shabbaton in San Diego, Shabbat, Dec. 23-25 Masters Chanukah Luncheon, Shabbat, Dec. 31 Areivim Opportunities Shabbat Hospitality If there’s a Shabbat or Holiday meal when you could have extra guests, please email Esther Braun at [email protected] 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) 278-1911 or contact Adele Goldsmith at (310) 652-4233, or at [email protected] 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 per year. If interested please contact Benny Adler in the office at (310) 278-1911 x210 or [email protected] Security: to ensure everyone’s safety, no unattended items are to be left anywhere at any time. If you see something suspicious, say something! Lost Keys! We found a set of keys. If they belong to you please contact the office. The Beth Jacob Jewish Book Club will meet on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 7 pm, in the room next to Ives Lounge. The next book selection will be Towers of Gold: How One Jewish Immigrant Named Isaias Hellman Created California, by Frances Dinkelspiel. New members are welcome! For more information, please contact Stefanie or Harry Feld at (917) 363-0190 or [email protected] Davening - Next Week Shacharit: Sunday & Thursday: 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 am Monday: 6:00, 6:45, 7:40 am Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 6:15, 7:00, 7:40 am Mincha/Maariv: Sunday-Friday: 4:30 pm 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 Bnei Akiva Events – Shabbat 11/19: Snif Shluchot, 4:20 at Beth Jacob (walking groups LEAVE Canfield and Airdrome at 4 pm). Upcoming: Tues. 11/22: Chevraya Bet kickoff at the LA Zoo; Wed. 12/7: Vzach special event. For more info contact Eyal at (310) 220-1459. Moshava California – Join us for an Open House! Valley: Sun. 11/20 at the Popack home; Beverlywood: Tues. 11/29 at the Kahan home. Discounts expiring soon– sign up today! For more info contact 855-MOSHAVA or [email protected] 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: http://join.bethematch.org/hope4adam and get swabbed to save lives. Please spread the word! YOU could be the one. Birthright Israel trip – run by Israel Free Spirit is now partnering up with NCSY Connect for a WINTER TRIP on Dec. 18 – 28. Flight leaves from L.A. For priority status contact Denise Badreau at (310) 229-9000 ext. 202 or [email protected]. Registration is now open. For info visit www.israelfreespirit.com/trip/ncsyconnect LA Jewish Community Children’s Choir – our weekly rehearsals will be on Sundays at 5-6:30 pm, at the Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., 90035. Please contact Michelle Willner for more info at (310) 839-3327 or at [email protected]. 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 • Yitzchak Matana ben Masuda • Yosef Shalom Halevi ben Elka • Yaacov Isaac ben Chana Tzipora • Chana bat Faga Bluma • HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Danel Harary, Nov. 20 Yitzchak Emerson, Nov. 21 Sonya Katzin, Nov. 21 Emily Williams, Nov. 23 Anat Rimmon, Nov. 24 Lenny Gerber, Nov. 24 Nora Friedman, Nov. 27 Jake Himmelsein, Nov. 27 Dalia Karben, Nov. 29 If you would like to co-sponsor a Kiddush in honor of your child’s birthday, please call the shul office. If your child’s name was inadvertently omitted from the list, please contact Chen at the front office and we will update our database and be happy to include it in the following week’s seat announcements. Zumba– classes will take place Nov. 22 & 29, in Bayer Hall, at 7 pm. $60 for all classes, or $20 drop-in. Caregiver Group will meet on Nov. 23, at 2– 3:30 pm, 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) 740-3953. JNF’s 11th Annual Breakfast – join one of the biggest pro-Israel community events in LA, Tuesday, Nov, 29, at The Beverly Hilton. With keynote speaker Dr. Frank Luntz. Register at: http://www.jnf.org/labreakfast16 and make sure to type “Beth Jacob” in the Table Captain section to ensure a seat with other Beth Jacob members. For more info, contact Nuriel Shore at [email protected] YULA Girls’ Annual Comedy Night– Monday, Dec. 5. Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres at 6:30 pm; comedy show begins at 7:30 pm. Comedians this year are: Mark Schiff, Cathy Ladman, Greg Hahn, Jimmy Brogan and Dwight Slade. For more info & tickets, go to www.yulagirls.org/comedynight Westside JCC’s 5K Run/Walk – Sunday, Dec. 11, in the heart of the city along San Vicente Blvd. A family event that highlights health and wellness. Four ways to get involved: run/walk, donate, volunteer, or cheer. For more info or to register go to www.wizathon.com/wjcc5k/index.php Cedars Sinai Annual Blood Drive – Sunday, February 19. UPCOMING EVENTS For more details go to www.bethjacob.org Bat Mitzvah Program with Jordana Topp Sunday, Nov. 20, at 10-11:30 am YP Conversations with Rabbi Sufrin Monday, Nov. 21, 8 pm Is Thanksgiving a Holiday for Jews? Modern Minds with: Rabbi Haskel Lookstein Thursday, Dec. 1, 7:30 pm My Children Have Prevailed Over Me: Rendering Halachic Decisions in a Complex World Modern Minds with: Malcolm Hoenlein Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7:30 pm The World After the Elections: Challenges to American and World Jewry In conjunction with the OU Convention AMI Shabbat for Young Couples & Families Friday, Dec. 9, 6 am Explore your Judaism, experience Shabbat & meet new people! No Hebrew skills necessary Shabbat Morning Speaker Professor Nechama Price Dec. 10 In conjunction with the OU West Coast Convention Scholar in Residence: Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter Shabbat, Dec. 2-3 Shabbat morning Drasha Is There a Place For Jews in the Diaspora? Lunch and Learn in Bayer Hall Women, Talmud Torah and Leadership: the Changing Landscape Members $45; non-members $50 Modern Minds with: Dr. Gil Troy Wednesday, Dec. 14, 7:30 pm Why I am a Zionist & Why Our Kids Should Be As Well Motzei Shabbat talk at 7 pm The Age of the Internet: Pitfalls, Potential Opportunities, Precedents At the home of Glynis & Selwyn Gerber (address will be provided upon RSVP) Youth Happenings Teen Hockey Event Kings vs. Canadiens Sunday, Dec. 4, $60 a person We’ll be going on the ice to shoot shots before the Youth Chanukah Party Sunday, Dec. 11, 10 am– 12 pm Includes games, prizes, sufganiyot, latke competition, gift donations, JUCO Chopped competition & more! 2nd annual Teen Leadership Shabbaton in San Diego will take place Dec. 23-25 More details to follow