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 esthergbraun@gmail.com
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 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 per year.
If interested please contact Benny Adler in the office at
(310) 278-1911 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!
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 harryfeld@verizon.net
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
office@moshavacalifornia.org
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
denise@ncsy.org. 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
michellegwillner@yahoo.com.
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
NShore@jnf.org
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