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Lighting

4:26 pm

Shabbat, December 5, 2015 23 Kislev, 5776 Parshat Vayeshev pg. 198, Haftorah pg. 1142

Hashkama Minyan 7:10 am Schoenfeld Beit M idrash; Rabbi Topp’s 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;

Teen Minyan 9:30 am Ives Teen Lounge; Young Professionals 9:30 am Bayer Hall

Mincha 4:15 pm • Seudah 4:35 pm • Havdallah 5:26 pm

SHABBAT MORNING SPEAKERSHABBAT MORNING SPEAKERSHABBAT MORNING SPEAKERSHABBAT MORNING SPEAKER

Betty Ehrenberg

The State of Israel and World Jewry: A Changing Picture?

ON THE BIMA ON THE BIMA ON THE BIMA ON THE BIMA

Michael Neuman, Dr. Steven Tabak

SHACHARIT &SHACHARIT &SHACHARIT &SHACHARIT & MUSSAF MUSSAF MUSSAF MUSSAF

Cantor Wollheim

BA’AL KOREH KOREI ALIYOT BA’AL KOREH KOREI ALIYOT BA’AL KOREH KOREI ALIYOT BA’AL KOREH KOREI ALIYOT

Jay Braun Joshua Klugman

KIDDUSH SPONSORED BY KIDDUSH SPONSORED BY KIDDUSH SPONSORED BY KIDDUSH SPONSORED BY Elisa & Daniel Rabinow in loving memory of Daniel’s mother, Anne Rabinow a”h.

In Jacob’s Garden.

SEUDAH SPONSORED BY SEUDAH SPONSORED BY SEUDAH SPONSORED BY SEUDAH SPONSORED BY Judith and Yosef Yaakov Arnall in commemoration of the first Yahrzeit of their

husband and father, Rabbi Daniel Arnall, a”h. In Bayer Hall.

Seudah Speaker Yosef Yaakov Arnall

Expand your mind Expand your mind Expand your mind Expand your mind

Rabbi Topp’s Chumash Shiur this Shabbat morning 8 am. Sponsored by Fela Shapell in loving memory of her grandson, Jacob Shapell a”h.

Rabbi Posy’s Pre-Mincha Shiur, this Shabbat at 4:00 pm.

Weekly Classes Weekly Classes Weekly Classes Weekly Classes

Conversational Hebrew, Monday, Dec. 7, 9:45-10:45 am. Led by Bracha Malkin.

Monday Classes, given by Rabbi Topp, Dec. 7 at 11 am The Intersection of Judaism and the Modern World, 12 pm Bread & Bible.

BMW- Beit Midrash for Women, Monday, December 7 at 7:30 pm. Join our group study on Tefilla with Rabbi Swigard or bring a chavruta and learn on your own.

Parenting & Parsha Shiur, Wed., Dec. 9 , 9 am. A Beth Jacob & Harkham Hillel program. Given this week by Rabbi Topp.

Treasures of the Alef Bet, Thurs., Dec. 11, 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.

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Upcoming Events ---- At a GlanceAt a GlanceAt a GlanceAt a Glance

Dor L’Dor Breakfast, Sunday, December 6, 9 am

Bat Mitzvah Program with Rebbetzin Topp, Sun., Dec. 6,10 am

Youth Trip to Glow Zone, Sunday, December 6

Sisterhood Chanukah Lunch, Wednesday, December 9, 11:30 am

YP Lights Out Chanukah Bash, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 7 pm

Friday Night Inspire, Dec. 11, 4:35 pm

Spark Program, Shabbat, December 12

YU President Richard Joel, Shabbat, December 25

Merkaz Hatorah Yarchei Kallah, Dec. 28 - Jan. 1

Scholar in Residence Dr. Yael Ziegler, Shabbat, January 9

Duo Reim Concert, Sunday, January 10, 7 pm

Night Out at Disney Hall, Thursday, January 14, 8 pm

Azerbaijan Consul General, Nasimi Aghayev, Shabbat, Jan.16

Youth Shabbaton with Rabbi Hanoch Teller, February 6

Annual Blood Drive, Sunday, February 21

AIPAC Policy Conference, March 20-22

Mazal Tov! Mazal Tov! Mazal Tov! Mazal Tov!

► To Galit Eisenberger-Moshkovich & Michael Moshkovich and the entire family on the birth of a girl.

► To Lisa Tennenbaum on her engagement and upcoming marriage to Leon Meyers of N.Y.

► To Nathan Brooks & Alisa Roberts on their engagement.

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

► To our Shabbat Scholar Sponsors Fran & Stuart Miller.

Condolences Condolences Condolences Condolences

► To Dr. Gershon Hepner on the loss of his beloved brother Dr. Leo Hepner a”h.

► To David Schwartz on the loss of his beloved father Dr. Theodore Schwartz a”h

Exciting Chanukah Events

Sisterhood Lunch Wed., Dec. 9, 11:30 am.

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For Young Professionals: YP Torah Shiur with Rabbi Topp, Mon., Dec. 7, 8 pm.

YP Lights Out Chanukah Bash, Wed., Dec. 9, 7 pm.

Friday Night Inspire, Dec. 11, 4:35 pm

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For Teens: 7th grade Dreidel Competition, Thurs., Dec. 10, 7-8 pm

******************************************************************* For Kids: Erev Chanukah Trip to Glow Zone this Sun., 11 am to 2:30 pm

SPARK Program, Shabbat Morning, Dec. 12

See inside the packet for details.

V’ten Tal U’matar: Please be reminded that beginning with Ma'ariv this Motzei Shabbat, Saturday night, December 5th, we begin to say 'Vetain

Tal U’matar' in the beracha of Barech Aleinu.

We look forward to beginning Chanukah with the first candle this Sunday evening. We wish you an enjoyable and meaningful Chanukah!

Beth Jacob’s Kestenbaum family Beth Jacob’s Kestenbaum family Beth Jacob’s Kestenbaum family Beth Jacob’s Kestenbaum family

youth department youth department youth department youth department

Shabbat Youth groups begin at 9 am and run until services end. Exciting activities include davening, snack, games and Torah learning.

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.

Chanukah Trip to Glow Zone, Sunday, December 6 . Drop off 11 am, For kids ages 6-12. Cost is $25 per child, includes pizza lunch. $100 sponsorship includes 2 entrances. Bring a toy for us to donate to someone less fortunate. We look forward to welcoming all who have RSVP’d. No drop ins please.

Beth Jacob Presents SPARK. An exciting Shabbat morning bonding experience for parents & children that will be fun, engaging and create memories for a lifetime. Dec. 12, in Shapell Sanctuary. See attached flyer for details.

Teen ProgramsTeen ProgramsTeen ProgramsTeen Programs

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.

11th grade oneg this Friday night at the Swigard's. 8 pm.

Next Dor L’Dor Breakfast for Teens and Parents, Sunday, December 6 at 9 am.

December 10, Chanukah Dreidel Competition for 7th graders. 7:00-8:00 pm

Paintball Trip, Sunday, December 13. $60 per person includes 500 paintballs, mask, gear, gun, and unlimited air refills. Pizza lunch will be served. First come first serve, seats are limited.

First ever "Away" Teen Minyan Shabbaton in San Diego, December 25, 26. More details next week.

Clippers game vs. Pelicans, Sunday, January 10th.

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

Young Professionals Corner Young Professionals Corner Young Professionals Corner Young Professionals Corner

Friend YP Beth Jacob on Facebook! For info on our YP programs email rabbisufrin@bethjacob.org.

#YP Torah Shiur, on the second night of Chanukah, Mon., Dec. 7, 8 pm, at the home of Debbie & Brian Schames. Address provided upon RSVP. RSVP to shul office 310-278-1911. Given by Rabbi Topp. Topic: The Menorah Scandal: Arch of Titus to the State of Israel.

YP Lights Out Chanukah Bash, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 7 pm, at the home of Ariela & Ari Shandling, 1138 Glenville Dr., Apt 204. An exciting gathering and kumzitz for our community. Bring a canned food item to benefit those less fortunate. For info: rabbisufrin@bethjacob.org.

Friday Night Inspire, Shabbat Chanukah, Dec. 11, 4:35 pm. At the home of Ariela & Ari Shandling, 1138 Glenville Dr., Apt 204

BAT MITZVAH PROGRAM

With Rebbetzin Jordana Topp

Now in session Sundays, 10 am - 11:30 am

Remaining dates: December 6, 20,

January 3, 10, 17

For mothers & daughters. Studying the impact of

Jewish women throughout the ages, from

matriarchs to modern day leaders through text

study, dance, drama, art or music.

To register, or for more information: 310-278-1911, info@bethjacob.org, www.bethjacob.org/batmitzvah

Davening Davening Davening Davening ---- Next WeekNext WeekNext WeekNext Week

Shacharit: Sunday 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 am

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 6:00, 6:45, 7:40 am

Mincha/Maariv: Sunday - Friday 4:35 pm

Gemara Shiur for Women

Monday Evenings, 8:15 pm

Rabbi Topp will lead a shiur on Mesechta Megillah Monday, December 14

A 7 part series, meeting every other week, in conjunction with BMW.

Remaining class dates: December 14, 28, January 11

Beth Jacob welcomes

YU President

RICHARD JOELRICHARD JOELRICHARD JOELRICHARD JOEL

As our

SHABBAT MORNING SPEAKER

DECEMBER 26

Richard Joel is President of Yeshiva University. Previously, he

served as President and International Director of Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, where he increased the organization’s financial stability and prestige by bringing on board major philanthropists, partnering with Birthright Israel,

and expanding to the Former Soviet Union and South America. Prior to his tenure at Hillel, Joel served as assistant district attorney in New York, as well as associate dean and

professor of Law at YU’s Cardozo Law School.

Night Out at the Theater!

Beth Jacob Goes to the

Disney Concert Hall

Thursday, January 14, 8 pm

The incomparable Itzhak Perlman plays Mozart and leads Tchaikovsky’s beloved Fifth.

Ticket prices: $75, $105, $115, $140

Bus ride available for $10 a person; bus departs from Beth Jacob at 6:30 pm sharp.

To reserve contact the shul office at 310-278-1911.

Policy Conference Policy Conference Policy Conference Policy Conference

March 20-22 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

convention 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 323.937.1184, and ask for Rachael or Judah and mention

that you're signing up as part of the Beth Jacob delegation.

NoticesNoticesNoticesNotices

Not meeting: First Times in Tanach with Chazan Arik will not meet on Tuesday, December 8.

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 310-278-1911 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!

Thank you for not wearing perfumes in consideration of those with asthma or allergies.

Areivim OpportunitiesAreivim OpportunitiesAreivim OpportunitiesAreivim Opportunities

Shabbat Hospitality 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.

Refuah ShleimahRefuah ShleimahRefuah ShleimahRefuah 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 • Chana Tzivea bat Chava Tziporah • Benzion ben Chaya Yehudit • Pesel Hencha bat Leah •

Sarah Gittel bat Chava Raitzel • Miriam bat Malka • Ber Laib ben Malka Nicha • 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

benSimcha • 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, Mencahem Goldberg

L.A. L.A. L.A. L.A. –––– Beverly Hills CommunityBeverly Hills CommunityBeverly Hills CommunityBeverly Hills Community

Women's Tehillim Group, Mondays 9-10 am, Mellon home,1148 Beverwil Dr. New comers welcome. Hebrew skills not required. Join Glynis and Selwyn Gerber, and Brenda and Harold Walt at Limmud Conference 2015, to take place Dec. 27-31 in the UK. For info: limmud.org/conferenceprogramme2015

Yula Jewish History Lectures presented by Rabbi Abraham Lieberman,”Rabbeinu Tam, The Tosafits and Their Impact on the Ensuing Ashkenazi Tradition" December 5th, Motzei Shabbat, Time: 7-8 PM at the home of Lawrence and Nehama Samson, 1475 S. Cardiff, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Parking is available on Cashio, west of Cardiff and on the 1500 block of Cardiff) For more information please call 310-203-0755. Two great concerts featuring the Jewish community children’s choir to illuminate your Hanukkah! Come and enjoy the feast of lights with your friends family and community: first concert Sunday, Dec. 6, 4 pm, Sinai Temple, free, second concert Sunday, Dec. 13, 3 pm, Valley Beth Shalom with mostly kosher klezmer! Info. visit jewishchildrenschoir.com or email michellegwillner@yahoo.com Jews for Judaism will honor David Abrams and Craig and Yael Ackerman on Wed., Dec. 9 at 5:30 pm, at the Sephardic Temple. Donations, reservations and ads call 310-556-3344 or visit JewsForJudaism.org/Gala. Emunah Gala 12.19.15 Maureen & Dr. Larry Eisenberg Guest of Honor. Ariela Weintraub & Caroline Weiss Young Leaders Award. Felice Greenbaum, Event Chairman.RSVP to Nina Safar 424.209.7616 Looking to organize a group for the 1st ever Conference in Israel (12/21/15) for Children of survivors born in DP Camps. Other children of survivors are invited too. The program is inIsrael for English speakers. For info call Ayala Naor 422-8181 or email orgold@aol.com 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

Roxbury Pharmacy offers full immunization services, including pneumonia, influenza, tetanus, whooping cough, and shingles vaccines right around the corner from Beth Jacob. Are you up-to-date on your vaccines? Appointments pre-ferred. 310-277-6266 x3 - Let them know Beth Jacob sent you! Winter Regional Dec 24-27th. Go to westcoast.ncsy.org for more info! Join us @ Pizza World for DNL Monday nights from 7-8pm.Join us Wednesday Nights for HotSpot 7-8pm.Visit City NCSY on facebook for more info! For more info Contact Yosef Miller at millertime@ncsy.org

Bnei Akiva Events City: Fri 12/4 - Oneg Shabbat for V'Za'Ch, 8pm @ Toczek home 2050 S. Beverly Dr.; Shabbat 12/5 - Snif Shluchot, 4pm @ Beth Jacob (Walking groups from corner of Canfield and Airdrome at 3:40); Snif Saad, 4:15pm @ Yavneh; Sat Nite 12/5 - Bnei Akiva Community Motzei Shabbat Learning & Pre-Chanukah party w/ Moshav band! 6:30-8pm @ Hillel. For more information please contact Eyal at (310) 220-1459. Moshava California - 3 Weeks of Camp + Nature, Sports, Arts & Ruach = Lifelong friendships, memories and Jewish connection. For more info: www.moshavacalifornia.org or 855-MOSHAVA.

Raphael Fund for Israel Scholarships

Scholarships are available for students a�ending 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 310-278-1911.

Save the Date!

Annual Blood Drive

Sunday February 21, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm

in Bayer Hall.

Sonia Slavin Memorial Fund

Beth Jacob members have set up a new fund in memory of

Sonia Slavin, Sarah bat Meir a”h. Funds raised will be

allocated toward a memorial plaque in the shul, and will also

benefit Tomchei Shabbat and Rabbi Topp’s Discre4onary Fund.

To make a dona4on, please submit your check made out to Beth

Jacob to the shul office with memo: In memory of Sonia Slavin.

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