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Beth Jacob Congregation
We Welcome You To
Shabbat, January 3, 2015
12 Tevet, 5775
Parshat Vayechi pg. 268, Haftorah pg. 1145
Candle
Lighting
4:38 pm
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 4:25 pm • Seudah 4:45 pm • Havdallah 5:39 pm
WE WELCOME
Senator Joe & Hadassah Lieberman
Presented by Harkham Hillel Hebrew Acadamy
Scholarship Weekend
SHABBAT MORNING ADDRESS
Preserving Tradition and Blazing New TrailsPolitical & Economic Challenges Ahead
LUNCH & LEARN
How Do We Educate our Children to Succeed
In an Ever Changing World?
ON THE BIMA
Rabbi Moshe Benzaquen, Rabbi Alan Kalinsky, Rabbi
Yosef Kanefsky, Senator Joseph Lieberman, Harry Nelson,
Rabbi Boruch Sufrin, Rabbi Robbie Tombosky
SHACHARIT & MUSSAF
Cantor Wollheim
BA’AL KOREH
Jay Braun
KOREI ALIYOT
Neil Silverstein
KIDDUSH In Jacob’s Garden.
Expand your mind
Learn Torah With Us This Week!
Rabbi Topp’s Chumash Shiur this Shabbat morning,
Jan 3, 8 am.
Rabbi Posy’s Pre Mincha Shiur, this Shabbat at 3:45 pm.
Topic: Contemporary Halacha.
Weekly Classes
Conversational Hebrew, Mon., Jan. 5 at 9:45 am. If you can read
and write basic Hebrew, come and join our friendly group.
Monday Classes, given by Rabbi Topp, Jan. 5 at 11 am The
Intersection of Judaism and the Modern World, 12 pm Bread & Bible.
BMW - Beit Midrash for Women, Monday, January 5 at
7:30 pm. All women of any age or background encouraged to
come learn & grow with us. Bring your own chavruta or join our
1st Monday of the month chabura on Tefilah with Rabbi Topp.
Gemara Gems with Rabbi Arye Sufrin, Tues., Jan. 6 at 7:30 pm.
Learn Masechet Bava Kamma in depth.
Parenting & Parsha Shiur, Wed., Jan. 7, 9 am. A joint program of
Beth Jacob & Harkham Hillel. Given this week by Rabbi Boruch Sufrin.
SEUDAH SHLISHIT In Bayer Hall.
Ulpan, Wed., Jan. 7, 7 pm. With Dalia Golan. Please register by
calling the office or visiting bethjacob.org
Thank you to Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy, Rabbi
Boruch Sufrin and President Harry Nelson for arranging a
beautiful Shabbat of achdut with Senator Joe & Hadassah
Lieberman. Thank you to our Beth Jacob sponsors
Fela & David Shapell.
Treasures of the Alef Bet, Thurs., Jan. 8, 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 who want to
develop their Jewish identity.
Mazal tov!
Calendar of Events - At a Glance
► To Marcie Meier on the birth of a granddaughter; to
parents Malka & Rabbi Maury Grebenau; to aunt & uncle
Chana & Rabbi Paul Gelb; to cousins Nava & Eitan.
Shabbat with Israel’s Chief Rabbi David Lau, Jan. 9-10
► To Natalia & Josh Klugman and the entire family on
the birth of a boy.
Dor L’Dor Breakfast, Sunday, January 11, 9 am
► To Drs. Sarah & Glenn Lipton and the entire family on
the birth of a boy.
Avraham Fried Concert with Chazan Arik, Sunday, Jan. 11, 6:30 pm
Teen Oneg at the Swigards, Friday Night, Jan. 9, 7:30 pm
Bat Mitzvah Seminar, Sunday, January 11, 10 am
► To Frances & Stuart Miller on the forthcoming marriage
of their daughter, Devora to Yoel Markus son of Tamar &
Joseph Markus.
Movie Night: Follow Me, The Yoni Netanyahu Story,
► To Doni Schwartz & Ashley Rothenberg on their
engagement.
Movie Night: The Quarrel, Sat. Night, Feb. 7, 7:30 pm. Q&A with writer
& producer David Brandes.
Condolences
► To Steve Fink on the loss of his beloved mother Mary
Fink a”h.
Saturday Night, Jan. 17, 7:30 pm
Movie Night for Kids, Saturday Night, Jan 31
Annual Blood Drive, Sunday, February 8
Family Tu B’Shvat Nature Hike Sunday, February 8, 10 am
Genetic Screening, Sunday, February 22
NEXT SHABBAT
A HISTORIC VISIT
AIPAC Policy Conference, March 1-3
Scholar in Residence Rabbi Yehuda Gilad Shabbat, March 14
Israel’s Chief Rabbi David Lau
January 99-10, 2015
Friday Night Tefilah, Shabbat Morning Drasha,
Lunch & Learn, Saturday Night Town Hall Meeting
Please see attached flyer for details.
www.bethjacob.org
Connected to the Past - Committed to the Future
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:
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)
Young Professionals Corner
Divrei Torah: If you would like to give next month’s five
minute vort, please contact Rabbisufrin@bethjacob.org
YP Beth Jacob is now live on Facebook! Please friend
us and look online for future shiurim, programs, and
events. If you would like to get more involved, please email
Rabbisufrin@bethjacob.org
YP Shiur with Rabbi Topp, Monday January 5, at 8 pm.
At the home of Danielle Rohatiner, 9325 Duxbury Road
Los Angeles, CA 90034. Please join us!
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.
Upcoming Events
Movie Night for Kids, Saturday Night, January 31, 7:00 to
9:00 pm. Attention kids ages 6-10, we invite you to enjoy
food, friends and film in the Ives Lounge.
We invite you and your daughter to Beth Jacob’s
Torat Imecha Bat Mitzvah Program
Led by Rebbetzin Jordana Topp
Family Tu B’Shvat Nature Hike, Sunday February 8, 10:00
am. All are invited as we immerse ourselves in nature and
learn about the holiday of the trees together.
For more information on our youth programs please contact
Rabbi Eli Broner at rabbieli@bethjacob.org
Teen Programs
BILU Thursday evenings 5:30 – 7:30 pm. BILU is a
weekly after-school program for public high school students
who want to develop their Jewish identity.
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.
Teen Oneg For 10th Graders at the home of Devorah &
Rabbi Zach Swigard, Friday Night, January 9, 7:30 pm.
Sundays January 11, February 1 & 8. 10:00-11:30 am
This seminar connects girls and their mothers to the chain
across the generations through text study, dance, drama,
art or music. For more information, please email
jordanatopp@gmail.com or visit bethjacob.org/batmitzvah
For more information contact rabbiswigard@bethjacob.org
Dor L’Dor Breakfasts!
For teens, parents & grandparents
Includes davening, light breakfast, and
30 minutes of parent/teen learning.
Attend 4 out of 5 breakfasts, and receive a
Clippers game box-seat with dinner from PKD!
Remaining Sessions:
Sunday mornings: January 11;
February 1, 22, at 9 am.
For more information please contact Rabbi Swigard at
818-800-3646 or rabbiswigard@bethjacob.org
AIPAC Policy Conference 2015
March 11-3 in Washington DC!
We invite you to join
Carrol & Jack Fenigstein, Rabbi Topp, and dozens of
other Beth Jacob members for three of the most
important days of impact for Israel’s future!
Beth Jacob has a limited number of discounted tickets
at the rate of $399 (regular rate $599).
Call the AIPAC office asap at 323-937-1184 and ask for Rachael Ripps to request the special
Beth Jacob ticket rate before they are sold out. Sign up today to
participate in a transformational experience. We thank all those who have already signed up!
Susan Benyowitz, Larry Berger, Cindy Berger, Joseph Englanoff, Gilat Englanoff, Jack Fenigstein,
Carrol Fenigstein, Alec Fields, Jeremy Garelick, Samantha Garelick, Carri Garelick, Glynis Gerber,
Selwyn Gerber, Michele Poltorak, Eva Tashman Kaplan, Abe Kaplan, Dr. David Katzin, Phyllis Katzin,
Lauren Klitofsky , Wayne Klitofsky , Arlene Kupietzky, Moshe Kupietzky, Jeremy Mittman, Brian Mund,
Debra Mund, Dr. Daniel Reich, Reuben Robin, Miri Robin, Marc Rohatiner, Danielle Rohatiner, Dr. Arnie Rotter,
Leah Rotter, Allen Samson, Esther Samson, Lee Samson, Alice Schoenfeld, Steve Shrier, Debbie Shrier,
Howard Szabo, Helen Szabo, Rabbi Kalman Topp, Tzippora Topp, Harold Walt, Michele Weiss
In Memoriam - Rabbi Menachem Gottesman Z"l
This week marked the conclusion of the Shiva for
Rabbi Menachem Gottesman Z"l, beloved Dean Emeritus of
Hillel Hebrew Academy. Rabbi Gottesman was a true pillar of
Beth Jacob and of the greater Los Angeles community and
was the driving force behind the Jewish education of
generations of Jewish children who are forever in his debt.
As a community we offer our condolences to
his Rebbetzin Leiba and his entire family on their loss.
Beth Jacob has always been proud of the commitment its
members have had to Torah, to education, and to
perpetuating Jewish values. To no small degree, through his
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. Newcomers welcome. Hebrew skills not
required.
Gola and Geula (exile and redemption) a shiur for women on
Parashat Shemot.Given by Dr. Vardina Berdugo on Shabbat January
10 at 3:45 pm, at the home of Nehama Samson 1475 Cardiff Ave.
YULA Jewish History Lectures-Presented by Rabbi Abraham
Lieberman-The Akeidah-The Binding of Yitzchak- An Analysis of A
Thousand Years of Intellectual Jewish History- A three part lecture
series- Motzoi Shabbat, January 10, 2015, 7pm - 8pm. At the home
of Nora and Behrouz Soroudi, 519 North Rodeo Drive, half a block
north of Santa Monica Blvd. For info. call 310-203-0755.
Project M.O.T. sends care packages to U.S. Jewish Soldiers
deployed abroad to show them support and appreciation for their
service. We are currently collecting donations for Hanukkah boxes for
the troops. For more information or to donate please contact Joan
Rimmon at: projectmot@aol.com.
UCLA alumni are invited to the home of Esther Kandel, 2129 Beverwil Dr. LA 90034, to unite and mobilize to combat anti-Semitism at
role at Hillel, Rabbi Gottesman deserves a great deal of credit
for our communal success in these areas. He was a visionary
leader, a powerful role model and a true educator to his core.
With Rabbi Gottesman's passing, a part of our family is gone
and a link in the chain of our history as a shul and as a
community has been broken. Yet at the same time, we are
heartened and inspired by the fact that the work to which he
dedicated his life has borne fruit many times over, and our
community owes its continued vibrancy and growth to his
legacy. We hope that this legacy will offer nechama
(consolation) to his family and we wish them strength through
this difficult time.
UCLA. The guest speaker, Tammi Rossman- Benjamin is co- founder
of AMCHA Initiative, expert on campus anti-Semitism and
BDS. There will be no solicitations. Monday, January 12 at 7:30
PM. RSVP to 310-251-5129 or esther@amchainitiative.org.
The Tikvah Fund is now accepting applications for its Institute for
High School Students at Yale University. The program runs from
June 21 to July 2, and is open to current high school juniors and seniors. Tuition and all on-site expenses are fully subsidized.
www.TikvahSummer.org.
Hachnassat Kallah of LA upcoming annual buffet reception on
Tuesday, January 6, 2014 at 7:30 pm at Nessah Synagogue 142 S.
Rexford Dr. We will be hosting JAMIE GELLER LIVE, publisher of
Joy of Kosher, as we experience an evening of Cooking in LA. There
will be samplings, raffles,and give-aways. Valet Parking available.
Bnei Akiva Events: Shabbat Afternoon SNIF Program: THIS
WEEK Sat. Jan. 3rd CITY SNIF Shluchot meets at 4pm at Beth
Jacob (walking groups leave Circle Park at 3:30); V'Za'Ch "Soda"
Shlishit 4:00pm at Beth Jacob; SNIF Saad 4pm at
Yaneh. VALLEY SNIF Lavi 3:45pm Mincha at the Rodan
home; SNIF Tirat Tzvi OFF WEEK. Sun. Jan. 4th 11:15 am Manhigut
3rd session; Wed. Jan. 7th Chevraya Bet (9th-12th graders): Israel &
Ice Cream 8pm @ Toppings.
Movie Nights at Beth Jacob
Refuah Shleimah
Names will remain on the list until Shabbat Mevorchim unless
otherwise instructed. Please note that the below represents an updated list. If you or someone you know is a choleh and you would like
the name included, please call Debora at the 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 • Faige
Channah bat Bayla Rachel • Pesel Hencha bat Leah • Debora
bat Yehudit • Sarah Gittel bat Chava Raitzel • Miriam bat
Malka • Ber Laib ben Malka Nicha • Eliyahu Menachem ben
Toba • Melech ben Miriam • Betzalel Mordechai ben Raizel
Rochol • Yochevet Tova bat Beila Ita • Hinda bat Malka •
Shimon Dov ben Shifra • Chaim Yehuda ben Chana
Rachel • Chaim ben Mahin • Mordechai Yitzchak ben Rifka •
Rivka Mishket bat Serel • Eliot Klugman-Eliezer David ben
Rifka • Reuven Halevi ben Ratza • Shoshanah bat Esther •
Giora ben Ester • Darla bat Peggy • Sarah bat Yetta •
Pinchas ben Gittel • Avner ben Simcha • Pesha Malka bat
Benyamin • Dick Weiner, Israel Shimon ben Yaakov
Nachum • Dovid ben Leah Esther
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 – Thursday 4:45 pm
Friday 4:50 pm
Zumba Fitness at Beth Jacob!
Tuesday Nights 7 pm in Bayer Hall
For Teens & Women of All Ages
$10 per class for 10 class series or $15 drop-ins.
Remaining Class Dates:
January 6, 13, 20, 27
For more information, or to sign up,
contact Melissa Gruenfeld (424) 666-8167 or
zumbawithme123@gmail.com
Notices
A Pair of Tefillin were left recently at a Beit Avel. If you think
they are yours, please call the shul office to claim them.
Reinforce your memory. Please join us for bridge every
Tuesday from 1 pm to 3 pm.
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 The Shalom Aleichem team strives to
make our shul a welcoming place. If there’s a Shabbat or
Holiday meal when you could have extra guests, email
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, email Rabbi Topp at
rabbitopp@bethjacob.org, or Michelle Dolgin at
michellehb@aol.com, or call 278-1911.