Shabbat, Parshat Shemot January 5-6, 2018 19 Tevet, 5778
Candle Lighting 4:41 pm - Friday Mincha 4:45 pm----------------------------------------------
Parshat Shemot pg. 292 - Haf torah pg. 1147Mincha 4:25 pm - Seudah 4:45 pm - Havdallah 5:41 pm
Hashkama Minyan 7:10 am Schoenfeld Beit MidrashBenny?s Minyan 8:30 am Eisenstat Beit Midrash
Main Service 9:00 am Shapell SanctuaryYoung Professionals 9:15 am Bayer Hall
Jr. Congregation 9:00 am Schoenfeld BM, Teen Minyan 9:30 am in Ives
THIS SHABBATRabbi Topp's Chumash Shiur at 8:00 am
Sponsored by Shalom Dreampeace Compost in memory of his mother Rose Rich z"l
Rabbi Posy's Pre-Mincha Shiur at 4:05 pm
Topic: Unlocking the Siddur.
SYLVIA & DAVID KELLERMAN BEIT MEDRASH PROGRAM
Monday with Rabbi Topp11:00 am - Remarkable Talmudic Passages
12:00 pm - Parshat Hashavua: A Fresh Look Tuesday with Chazan Arik
11:00-12:30 - Hidden Women in the Bible Wednesday with Rabbi Posy
10:30 am - Great Jewish Thinkers of the Last Millennium
Thursday with Rabbi Gordon11:00 am - The Weekly Ramban
Drasha - Rabbi Adam Mintz"Conversion to Judaism: Is It Good For The Jews?"
On the BimaRabbi Adam Mintz, Rabbi Gabe Elias, Daniel BarDavid
Shacharit & Mussaf Baal Koreh Cantor Wollheim Jay Braun
Kiddush - Sponsored by Marilyn and Joseph Eisenberg in memory of Joseph's father Baruch Eisenberg, Baruch Yitzchak ben Shlomo
Zalman z"l in Jacob's GardenSeudah Shlishit in Bayer Hall.
OTHER CLASSES THIS WEEKBMW - Beit Midrash for Women
Monday January 8 at 7:30 pm in Ives LoungePlease join our group study with R. Posy or bring your
own chavruta. Conversational Hebrew - with Bracha Malkin
via the ?History of the Jews of France.? Monday, January 8th 9:45?10:45 am
Sefer Shmuel: History, Prophecy and Monarchy with Rabbi Topp - Tuesday, January 9th at 8pm
Parenting and Parsha- this week with Rabbi SufrinWednesday, January 10th at 9:00 am
History of the Modern State of Israelwith Rabbi Abraham Lieberman
Series Finale; Wednesday January 10 at 7:30 pmGoldberger Jewish History Series
Endowed by Regina & Ernie Goldberger
WELCOME TOBETH JACOB
MAZAL TOV? To David Dolgin on completing his military service in the IDF as an artillery commander.? To Judy & Aryeh Goldberg on Noam's Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat. Mazal Tov to Grandparents Phyllis & Dr. David Katzin and the entire family.? To Ari Shapell and Beth Birnkrant on their marriage this past Sunday in Washington, D.C. Mazal tov to grandmother Fela Shapell; to parents, Rochelle Shapell and Lorne Buchman and the extended family.? Mazel Tov to Linda and Dick Weiner on the engagement of their granddaughter Avigail Weinberger, daughter of Penina and Tom Weinberger of Scarsdale, NY to Jonathan Bryn of Miami.? To Marc Rohatiner on being appointed to the Executive Committee of the Jewish Federation? To Hava Samson on her graduating from Cal State -Northridge with a BA in Child & Adolescent Development.
Welcome to Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Adam MintzThis Shabbat, January 6th
Drasha in Shapell Sanctuary"Conversion to Judaism: Is It Good for the Jews?"
Motzei Shabbat talk at 7:30 pmHow Halacha Responds to the American Jewish Experience
At the home of Esther and Steven Feder, 2420 Duxbury PlaceSponsored by Esther and Steven Feder in honor of the engagement
of their son, Joshua to Merav Koschitzky
THANK YOU? I would like to thank the following people for making last Shabbat?s Masters/Empty-Nesters luncheon with guest speaker Dr. Michael Berenbaum a great success. Alice Schoenfeld for donating all the wine and chulent. Myra Monk (my partner in crime), Sarah Fink, Abby Robyn, Linda Weiner & Deborah Hadl for all their help setting up and serving. Steve Fink for his Dvar Torah, Arnie Rotter & Jay Braun for leading the zmirot. And last but not least, my wonderful husband Steven for his constant support, jokes and back-up. Shelley Weinstock.
Areivim Committee Dedicated in memory of
Estelle & Sam Samson, z?l 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?
Please call the shul office at (310) 278-1911 or contact
Adele Goldsmith at (310) 652-423 or at [email protected]
Jewish Family Servicesof Los Angeles
We all need some help sometimes; due to economic problems, living with the
challenge of an aging parent or a teen in trouble, etc.
On Tuesdays, our social worker Rochelle Shapiro, LMFT is available for
private appointments. For more info contact Rochelle Shapiro, at 323-229-0235 or [email protected]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
REFUAH SHLEIMA
Names will remain on the list until Shabbat Mevarchim unless otherwise instructed. If you or someone you know is a choleh and you would like the name included, please
call the shul office.Bentzion ben Chaya Yehudit - Sima bat
Leeba - Yitzhak ben Raizel - Moshe Aaron ben Freida - Chana bat Faiga Bluma - Malka
bat Tzuriel -Rivka Mishket bat Serel - Shalom Raphael Yitzchok ben Chana Gitel - David Malkiel ben Chaim Mendel - Maya bat Rachel - Matisyahu Yoel Baruch ben Gitel - Hassiba Batsheva bat Chaviva -
Aryeh Leib ben Malka - Frimmet Bayla bat Miriam - Haya Elisheva bat Frimmet Bayla -
Shoshana bat Sarah - Tuvia ben Ellie - Menasheh ben Yahzkel - Yaakov ben Bracha - Rachel Menucha bat Tzvia
Shacharit: Sunday: 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 am
Monday & Thursday: 6:00, 6:45 & 7:40Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday: 6:15, 7:00, 7:40
Mincha/Maariv:4:50 pm
DAVENING - NEXT WEEK
BneiAkivaEvents: Shabbat 1/6-All 3rd-5th graders are invited to Shabbat afternoon Snif activities in two locations: Beth Jacob Snif Shluchot @ 4:30pm walking groups LEAVE Canfield/Airdrome at 4:10pm; and Yavneh Snif Saad @ 4:30pm. For more info: [email protected] or (310) 387-0974.Moshava California: Join us for a Taste of Moshava weekend! Fri 1/12- Oneg for 11th grade & up, @ home of Avi Matanky; Shabbat 1/13: Mincha & Moshava-style Seuda Shlishit, 4:15pm @ Beth Jacob. Motzash 1/13: Bowling night for 3rd-10th graders, 7:15pm @ Pinz. More info & RSVP: [email protected] or call 855-MOSHAVA.Aleph is collecting old or unused Jewish books, cd's, and dvd's you may have lying around and collecting dust! Please consider donating them to Aleph for them to distribute to the prisoners/soldiers that they service. Items can be dropped off at Beth Jacob during office hours. For questions email: [email protected]
The Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society (RCCS) will be holding their annual parlor meeting on Monday evening, January 8, at the home of Chaim and Naomi Manela 123 N. McCadden Place. Reception 7:45, Program 8:30, featuring The 8th Day Band. The Shalhevet Institute & NCSY Present: "Rethinking Insularity-The Role of Boundaries in the Modern World" with Shulem Deen and Rabbi Yakov Horowitz. Shulem is the author of 2015's award-winning memoir "All Those Who Go Do Not Return," and Rabbi Horowitz is an engaging speaker, author, and expert Jewish educator in Monsey, NY. The event is moderated by Abigail Shrier. Please join us on January 10th 7:30 pm @Shalhevet High School.The Maccabeats are returning to LA! Seats are selling fast! Sunday February 25th - Doors open at 5pm at Shalhevet High School. $36 adults $18 students. To purchase visit www.itsmyseat.com
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Andrew Perl 1/6 Robert Perl 1/6 Nathan Avraham Keinan 1/6 Emanuelle Stern 1/9 Eitan Peto 1/11 Yakira Sender 1/11 Samantha Weinberg 1/12
BE IN THE KNOW AT BETH JACOB
BETH JACOB BOOK CLUBWill meet next on Wednesday, January
17th at 7pm in the Ives Lounge. We will discuss "The Tin Horse" by Janice Steinberg. New members are
welcome!Contact Stefanie or Harry Feld for more information. 917-363-0190
Scholarships are available for students attending Gap Year Programs in Israel, courtesy of the Dorothy and Lawrence
Raphael Scholarship Fund.To apply or contribute to the fund, please contact the shul office at 310-278-1911
RAPHAEL FUND FOR ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIPS
Thank you to the members of our Arevim team for your chesed these past several years. Your kindness ensures that our Beth Jacob community is one in which each person is given care and concern:To Rachel Kessler who has been ordering fruit platters for parents with a newborn.To Phyllis Katzin, Marcie Meier and Myra Monk for ordering fruit platters and arranging meals for bereaved families.To Esther Braun for arranging Shabbat meals for visitors and all who've hosted.To Laurence Richards for delivering flowers to the elderly and homebound.To Adele Goldsmith, chair of Bikur cholim, and Paul Venze, Michelle Dolgin Yona Conzevoy, and Maxine Flader for all your visits.To Myra Monk and Benny Adler for serving on our Chevra Kadisha.To Harold Walt and all the members of our Tomchei Shabbat volunteer team for their deliveries.Your chesed is deeply appreciated by all our members. You make a big difference for so many and we greatly appreciate your continued commitment to brightening peoples lives.
For m ore inform at ion see www.bet hjacob.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
Rebbetzin Topp's Bat Mitzvah Program
10 Part Series for Mothers & Daughters
Next Session is Sunday, January 7th
YOUTH CORNER
Bar Mitzvah SeminarNext session is Sunday, January 7
for Parents & Sonswith Sofer Ronnie Sieger
9:00 am Shacharit 10:00 am Seminar
History of Modern IsraelGoldberger Jewish History Series
Endowed by Regina & Ernie GoldbergerGiven by Rabbi Abraham Lieberman
Series finale: January 107:30pm
Scholar in ResidenceRabbi Adam Mintz
This Shabbat, January 6
Havdallah, Hot Dogs & Movie Next Shabbat, January 13
6:30-8:30 pm
Circle Time with ChantalThis Shabbat, January 6
Interactive play, Stories and Games0-2 years- 10:30 am2-3 years 10:00 am
Tzohar Shabbat Featuring
Scholar in Residence Rabbi Shai FinkelsteinShabbat, January 20
Shabbat Morning DrashaSeudah Shlishit
Motzei Shabbat ShiurSponsored by Glynis and Selwyn Gerber
TEEN CORNER
Teen Guest SpeakerJordana Wertheimer
This Shabbat, January 6th
SPARKShabbat, January 20
Geared for parents and children ages 6-12
Shacharit begins at 9:00 am