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This week:
Kehilat Mogen David
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5775 * 2015
B”H
BEHA’ALOTCHA
JUNE 5-11, 2015
18-24 Sivan
Weekly Prayer Schedule
EREV SHABBOS JUNE 5
Mincha
Light Candles
6:30pm
7:43pm
SHABBOS
Shiur Rabbi Grama
Shacharis Ashkenazi Minyan
Mincha
Ma’ariv
Havdalah
8:55am
9:15am
7:30pm
8:31pm
8:43pm
Sun
Shacharis
Mincha
8:00am
7:50pm
Shacharis
Mon - Fri
6:30am
MINCHA
Mon - Thurs
7:50pm
Erev Shabbat JUNE 12
Shacharis Fri
Mincha
Light Candles
6:30am
6:30pm
7:46pm
Important Halalhic Times
Earliest Talit & Tefillin
Last Time for Shema
Last time for Shacharis
Earliest time for Mincha
4:49am
9:17am
10:29am
1:28pm
BARUCH DAYAN HAEMES
WITH GREAT SADNESS AND REGRET
We inform the community of the Passing of
Jerry Reiter.
Condolences go out to Genise Reiter and Jeffy Tully,
Madison Reiter Tully and Terry Reiter,
and all the family on their loss.
And on the Passing of Robert A. Rub
Condolences go out to,
Frances Rub, and the Rub family; Barry, Marty,
Sharon, Rocky, Debbi, and Resa,
and all the family on their loss.
" ‫" המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים‬
"Ha-Makom yenahem etkhem b'tokh sha'ar aveilei Tizon V Yerushalayim"
May the Omnipresent console them among the other mourners of
Zion and Jerusalem.
This week: WE THANK OUR SPONSORS
Kiddush is sponsored by Dan and Keren Katz in memory of
the Yahrzeit of his father, Marc Katz Moshe ben Yitzchok
HaCohen
Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by the Shul
SUNDAY JUNE 14TH 9:30AM
ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
ELECTION OF THE 2015-16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAKE SURE YOU ARE CURRENT
ON YOUR MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERS MUST BE PRESENT TO VOTE.
Kollel and Classes
are Sponsored by Avy and Sandra Azeroual;
Dedicated in memory of Ada bat Hanna Azeroual;
and dedication to the memory of
JACK E. GINDI and
ESKANDAR RASHIDI DOOST ‫יעקב בן ר" שמעון‬
MAY 31-JUNE 4
Weekday Classes Mon – Fri
7:30am Daily- Chok L’Israel (daily) w/H.Dayan
WEEKLY CLASSES
8:45am Chok L’Israel w/H.Dayan
SUN
9:00am Daf Yomi w/R’Baalhaness
9:30am Guide to Belief w/David Sacks
CLASS at Pico Café - w/R’Elias
MON
WED
12pm LUNCH & LEARN w/R’Elias
EVENING CLASSES
9:00pm Daf Yomi w/R’Baalhanes
Sun – Thurs
Mon
7:15pm Gemara w/R’Moses
Mon
9:00pm Gemara w/R’Grama
Mon – Thurs 8:00pm beginners Gemara w/R’Raffi
IN MEMORIAM: JUNE 5-11 / 18-24 SIVAN
Bertha Prum Catz, Harry Horwitz, Eliezer Lasry,
Lawrence Levine, Yehuda ben Nissan Haiem,
Emilie Halbreich, Marion Fligner, Marc Katz, Nathan Sutnick,
Jack Rabens, Moe Rosenbloom, Rama bat Shoshana Shapira,
Rochelle Beegum, Jacob Lindenbaum, Rosa Wand
REFUAH SHLEIMAH:
Please call the office. We will gladly add any Name to the
list below; so they may be included in our prayers,
that each one may be granted a Refuah Shleimah.
Cantor Leopold Szneer
Rochel bat Miriam
Mordechai ben Simcha
Shahla Chaya bat Shoshana
Efriam ben Ida
Esther bat Chana
Avraham ben Dolat
Matana bat Rachel
Raphael David ben Ella
Habiba bat Rahel
Ruven ben Raisel
Elana bat Rachel
Shlomo ben Raizel
Bracha Hena bat Rivka
Levi Yakov ben Maytal Ha’Kohen
Rachel bat Chana
Shimon Dov ben Shifra
Rebbeca bat Sarah
Aaron Yosef ben Chana
Mary Ellen bat Sarah
Haim Menacham ben Hena Raizel
Linda bat Sarah
Moshe Mordechai ben Rachel
Rivkah bas Chemda
Baruch Pelech ben Chana
Eitan ben Sorah
Randy ben Sarah
Yoel ben Avraham Ha’Kohen
Chai ben Sarinah
Yoseph Shmuel Chaim ben Brana
Yitchak ben Calamera
Kehilat Mogen David ∙ 9717 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles,90035 ∙ 310-556-5609 ∙ www.mogen-david.org ∙ [email protected]
Gabriel Elias, Rabbi ∙ Daniel Grama, Rabbi ∙ Alex Katz, Cantor ∙ Yehuda Moses, Rabbi ∙ Michael Abraham, Rabbi∙Cantor ∙ Phil Seelig-Haim Dayan, co-Presidents
ERUV: Please check the Eruv status each week before Candle Lighting : www.laeruv.com or 877-ERUV-INFO
Congratulations and Mazal Tov
to our 2015 Graduates
Elianna Mellon Leitman, Masters Degree from Columbia
University;
Loma Linda Pediatric Dentistry, Residency Graduate,
Adi Genish;
Joshua Silvera - Santa Monica College
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES:
YULA: Daniel Elias, Rachel Elias, Shayle Yashar,
BHHS: Max Sheff,
Maimonides: Daniel Karz, Joshua Sarir
JUNE ♥ HAPPY ♥ ANNIVERSARY
Sammy & Melissa Rbibo, Natan & Laurie Minc,
George Zaoui & Veronique Brami,
Michael & Yisca Abraham, Adrian & Taly Engel, Oscar &
Miriam Krater, Mark & Ann Deutsch,
Ramin & Liorah Namvar, Jake & Nina Bruck,
Geoffrey & Melanie Anderson, Moshe & Arlene
Kupietzky, Eli & Ayala Satrashans
HAPPY ☺ BIRTHDAY
Joel Linderman, Betty Gabbaie, Maya Banafsheha,
Leat Silvera, Tania Bohbot
UPCOMING EVENTS and SAVE THE DATE
Community Responsibility/Preparedness; Disaster Preparedness Panel Discussion open to the community. FREE Sun. June 7, 11:45am.
Presented by Laniado Hospital at Nessah Congregation, 142 S.Rexford BH. 310-385-9293 Registration online: wcfpanel.eventbrite.com
JEWISH GENETIC DISEASES ARE PREVENTABLE. Sunday, June 14, 2015; 9:30am-2pm at Sinai Temple 10400 Wilshire Bl.
Screening is for anyone 18-49 who has even one Jewish grandparent. Breakthroughs in genetic research and technology now detect or
screen for 38 diseases. 25-30% of participants carries at least 1 of the known diseases. If you have been screened at a community
screening in LA, update your screening, otherwise screen now. Screening/Insurance questions, call 650-433-8930 x5000.
Bnei Akiva: Shabbat May 30th: NO SNIF this week! Upcoming: Applications now being accepted for Madrichim and Manhigut for Fall
2015 - for information call: Eyal 310-220-1459 or Avi 818-442-8608.
LA SPORTS WORLDS SPORTS SUMMER CAMP !! 40% off for all pre-1 and 1st graders. Offering sports and weekly activities Need to
register this week for this promotion. Contact David Ouaknine at 818-259-9340 or email [email protected]
SUMMER CAMP KMD JUNE 22 – AUGUST 7. 1/2 or FULL DAY AVAILABLE AGES 2-5 Summer Fun, Special Programs, Pizza, And
More! co-directors: MOJGAN and KAYLA at [email protected] or [email protected]
SUMMER 2015 MJ SPORTS CAMP June 22-Aug 21, 2015 Boys & Girls Ages 2-6 & 7-13. Summer Schedule 9am-3pm. New Location at
1046 S. Robertson Blvd. LA. Info call Michael Karpeles or Jonathan Ravanshenas; 310-497-4923 or 323-395-2479
www.MJSportsCamp.com or [email protected]
DVAR TORAH – BEHA ‘ALOTCHA
The parsha opens by describing how the menorah was to be made of pure gold and how it was to be lit. The
menorah was a seven-branched golden candlestick, all branches coming out of a single base and stem. The stem
and branches were to be beautifully designed and adorned. This beautifully decorated menorah is one of the most
ancient and beloved symbols of our people and Judaism. Its seven branches have been interpreted in many ways.
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commentator relates the seven branches to the earth's seven continents. Josephus likens the branches to the sun,
moon and planets, and considers them a constant reminder of Hashem's creative power. To other commentaries, the
branches represent the many differences of Judaism that have existed in the past, as well as today. They are careful
to point out, however, that all the branches stem from the same central base, from the same unifying force, the
Jewish people. The idea of unity of our people is best expressed in the words, "The Menorah must be hammered
work." All its uprights and ornaments had to be beaten out of a single sheet of gold. Betzalel and Ohaliav, the
artisans were not allowed to make the parts separately and screw them or solder them together. They took one piece
of metal and hammered the different shapes out of it. Similarly, the Jewish people are not (and should not be) a
federation of different denominations. We are one people, bound by common history and destiny. I am reminded of
the famous words of Patrick Henry, "we will hang separately or all hang together." Isn't that the lot of the Jewish
people!
Let us learn from the Menorah that all the lights were lit to gleam towards the middle shaft. The reason given in
the Talmud is Hashem's statement "I do not need its light." It is we who need the light, which symbolizes all forms of
wisdom and knowledge which man can attain through his/her own intellect.
Shabbat Shalom
Rabbi Gabe Elias