Beth Jacob Congregation We Welcome You Shabbat, October 25, 2014 1 Cheshvan, 5774 Candle Lighting 5:51 pm Parshat Noach pg.30, Haftorah pg. 1208 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 Youth Lounge; Young Professionals 9:30 am Bayer Hall Mincha 5:40 pm • Seudah 6:00 pm • Havdallah 6:50 pm DRASHA - RABBI TOPP Noah Gets Drunk ON THE BIMA Natan Bourkoff, Joshua Klugman, SHACHARIT & MUSSAF Cantor Wollheim BA’AL KOREH Jacob Goor KOREI ALIYOT Joshua Klugman KIDDUSH SPONSORED BY the Goor family in honor of Jacob’s Bar Mitzvah. In Jacob’s Garden. SEUDAH SPONSORED BY Gisele & Jon Wine in memory of Jon’s father Samuel Wine a”h; David Libo in memory of his brother, Andrew Libo, Leibish Chaim ben Tzvi Zev, a”h. In Bayer Hall. We welcome all those who will be attending our Shabbat Masters Lunch in Eisenstat Beit Midrash! Mazal Tov! ► To Jacob Robert Goor on his Bar Mitzvah; to parents Pamela & Avi Goor; to all his siblings, to grandparents Chana & Rabbi Israel Goor and the extended family. ► To Miriam & Ari Mark on the birth of a baby girl, to grandparents Rivki & Sam Mark; to great grandparents Perla & Ben Mark. ► To Penina & Kenny Lowenstein on the birth of a baby boy; to grandparents Steven Lowenstein and Rochel & Dovid Goldberg; to aunt & uncle Ruth & Yaakov Glasser; to the rest of the entire family. ► To Frieda & Leonard Korobkin on the birth of a great grandson; to parents Racheli & Avi Niman of Los Angeles; to grandparents Jennifer & Tzvi Niman. Expand your mind Learn Torah With Us This Week! Rabbi Topp’s Chumash Shiur this Shabbat morning, October 25, 8 am. Sponsored by Marcie Meier in loving memory of her mother, Belle Yarmish, Baila Esther bat Yitzchok Mordechai Hakohen a”h. Rabbi Posy’s Pre Mincha Shiur, this Shabbat at 4:10 pm. Topic: Contemporary Halacha. Weekly Classes Conversational Hebrew Monday, October 27, at 9:45 am. If you can read and write basic hebrew , come and join our friendly group. Monday Classes, with Rabbi Topp, October 27, at 11 am The Intersection of Judaism and the Modern World, 12 pm Bread & Bible . BMW - Beit Midrash for Women, Monday, October 27, 7:30 pm. Please join us as we gather to learn and grow. All levels encouraged to come. Bring your own chavruta or join our 4th Monday of the Month study group on Parsha. For details www.bethjacob.org or contact Adina at [email protected] Gemara Gems with Rabbi Arye Sufrin Tuesday, October 28, at 7:30 pm. Learn Masechet Bava Kamma in depth. For men only. Parenting & Parsha Shiur, Wednesday, October 29, at 9 am. Coffee & yogurt are served. A joint program of Beth Jacob & Harkham Hillel. Given this week by Rabbi Y. Boruch Sufrin. . ► To Gittel & Rabbi Yaakov Wincelberg on the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Serah to Ariel Yehuda, son of Mr. & Mrs. Warren Newfield, and families. Condolences ► To Yvette Edidin on the loss of her father Samuel Borofsky a”h. ►To Yanay Ofran and Elana & Zach Samuels on the loss of their beloved wife and daughter Rana Samuels a”h. Modern Minds on Jewish Matters Opening Night is this Wednesday, October 29 at 8 pm! Colonel Richard Kemp visits Beth Jacob Israel, Gaza, Morality and a Complicit Press Please see flyer in this packet for details on this exciting series! Calendar of Events - At a Glance Torat Imecha Bat Mitzvah Seminar Begins this Sunday! Sunday, October 26, 10 am Congressional Debate at Beth Jacob Tuesday, October 28, 7:30 pm Modern Minds Series Begins Wednesday Oct. 29 Shabbat Scholar in Residence Ben Shapiro Shabbat, November 7-8 Bar Mitzvah Program Begins Sunday November 9, 9:30 am Kristallnacht Commemoration, Movie "Paper Clips" Monday, November 10, 7 pm at Beth Jacob Sisterhood Chanuka Luncheon Wednesday, December 17 in Bayer Hall Avraham Fried Live in Concert with Chazan Arik Wollheim Sunday, January 11, 6:30 pm at the Saban Theatre For details on all our programs and events, please refer to this packet or visit bethjacob.org Beth Jacob’s Kestenbaum family youth department Shabbat Youth groups for ages 6 months to 12 years begin at 9 am in Shapell Sanctuary and run until services end. Activities include davening, snack, games and Torah learning. 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. Teen Programs Young Professionals Corner Divrei Torah: If you would like to give next month’s five minute vort, please contact [email protected] Young Professionals Friday night dinner with Ben Shapiro November 7. $30 per person. RSVP to 310-278-1911, email [email protected] or register online at bethjacob.org/ypdinner BAR MITZVAH PROGRAM Sundays, November 9, 23, December 3. Given by Rabbi Topp, Rabbi Posy and Ronnie Sieger BILU Is now in session, and meets 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. Upcoming event: October 30– BILU Chesed Project 5:30 pm-7:30 pm 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. Upcoming events: October 26th- Los Angeles Kings game featuring shots on goal before the game! November 2nd- A day with Jay Braun and Chazan Arik. Want to learn the tips and tricks to leining and leading a minyan? Hear from our experts and enjoy a festive breakfast. You don't want to miss this! Program begins after the 9:00 am Shacharit and ends at 11:00 am. For pre & post Bar Mitzvah boys. Learn about Tefilin, Torah and the life of a Jewish man in an interactive, fun and relaxed environment. For more information on our Teen & BILU programs contact Rabbi Zach Swigard at [email protected] For more information, or to register, please contact [email protected] You are cordially invited to An Evening of Food & Wine Monday, November 17, 6:30 pm Learn Hebrew at Beth Jacob’s New Ulpan Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 pm At Beth Jacob Congregation 9030 West Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills Please join us as we celebrate our passion for food and wine, with a four course gourmet dinner, accompanied by Israeli wines that have been handhand-picked by top sommeliers. With A Virtual Tour of Israel’s Finest Wineries Presented by Yanki Feder, Israeli wine tour guide and specialist. Catered by Chef Edmond Guenoun of Elegant Event $75 per person, space is limited. RSVP by November 12 to: (310) 278278-1911 or [email protected] Notices Ten Part Series Begins November 19 With Instructor Dalia Golan This Hebrew immersion course is geared toward beginners and will focus on reading and conversational Hebrew. Tuition is $100 per person. To sign up, call 310-278-1911 or email [email protected] Beth Jacob Stands proudly with Israel Security: To ensure everyone’s safety, no unattended items are to be left anywhere at any time. If you see something suspicious, say something! Visit our page at bethjacob.org/Israel to see how we have made a difference and how you can get involved. Not Meeting: Zumba class will not meet on Tuesday, Oct. 28 or Nov. 4. Rabbi Topp’s R&R class will not meet on Tuesday, Oct. 28 due to the Congressional Debate, Rabbi Posy’s Treasure of the Alef Bet will not meet on Thursday, Oct. 30. Our community was profoundly inspired by the Shabbat we shared with Bat-Galim and Ofir Shaer and family, and by the courage, faith and resilience they displayed as they spoke to our congregation. It was an honor and a privilege to host them in our shul. 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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 [email protected], or Michelle Dolgin at [email protected], or call 278-1911. 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. YULA Jewish History Lectures presented by Rabbi Abraham Lieberman- Motzei Shabbat, October 25, 2014-from 8PM- 9PM, The Maid of Ludmir, A Hasidic Rebbe?- at the home of The Soroudi Family, 519 North Rodeo Drive. for more information, please call 310-203-0755. YULA High Schools Open House: YULA Girls School - Monday, November 3rd, 7:00 PM at the Girls School, 1619 Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles, 90035. YULA Boys School - Wednesday, November 5th, 7:00 PM at the Boys School, 9760 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles 90035. Prospective Parents & Students Welcome! ETTA 21st Annual Gala on November 12, 2014 at the Beverly Hilton, honoring Moise & Angie Hendeles, Visionary Awardee Davis Factor, Special Tribute to Rabbi Hyman and Frances Agress, and Hendeles Young Leadership Award to ETTA Youth Board. Please go to www.etta.org to RSVP, buy Digital Journal ads, or donate . Jews for Judaism will honor Dr. Emanuel Gottlieb and Jennie Lewkowicz on November 19, 2014 at the Sephardic Temple. For Gala information visit: www.JewsForJudaism.com/Gala, or call 310-556-3344. Paul Shtein was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and requires a bone marrow/stem cell transplant. Please help save a life and consider joining the Be The Match registry at: www.bethematchfoundation.org/goto/teampauls We have dedicated a new MDA Advanced Ambulance in memory of Gilad, Naftali, and Eyal z”l, Hy”d. Kiryat Malachi Bomb Shelters have been used to protect residents from rockets attacks. We are also pleased to have taken part in OU Rabbinic Soliditary Mission, FIDF packages, Yashar Lachayal care packages, uniquely designed water canteens for soldiers and the Nof Ayalon Respite Program. Gene Test Now Screenings for Jewish Genetic Diseases. If you plan to have children or expand your family, find out if you are a carrier. November 23, 2014, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, 300 N. Clark Dr., Beverly Hills. Register online at http://jgdprevention.cvent.com/getscreenedlatebh February 22, 2015, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at Beth Jacob Congregation, 9030 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills. Register online at http://jgdprevention.cvent.com/getscreenedlabj 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: [email protected]. MOSHAVA MALIBU - Registration Is Open! Our religious Zionist overnight camp is filled with great summer fun, Session: July 13th-Aug 10th, 2015. Register Now! www.moshavamalibu.org or call 855MOSHAVA. Discounts/Scholarships Available. Bnei Akiva Events: THIS SHABBAT THE FIRST SHABBAT AFTERNOON SNIFOct.25 5:30 PM Snif Shluchot at Beth Jacob. Walking Group leaves Circle Park at 5:00pm. 5:15 PM Snif Saad at Yavneh. 5:30 PM Snif Tirat Zvi at Sharey Zedek. Oct 29 8:00 PM -I2 for Chevraya Bet (9-12 grade) at Toppings. ALL 9th Graders: The Manhigut (Leadership) Fellowship Program begins in November. APPLY TODAY! For more Bnei Akiva info call: Eyal 310-220-1459 or Avi 818-442-8608. Shabbat Shalom! Refuah Shleimah Davening - Next Week 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. • Shacharit: Sunday 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 am 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 • Binyamin Refa’el Menachem Mendel ben Tovah Chana • Baruch Leib Hacohen ben Doba Chaya • Chana Tzivea bat Chava Tziporah • Rickey Bloom - Chana Rivka bat Michla • Benzion ben Chaya Yehudit • Faige Channah bat Bayla Rachel • Dina bat Chaya Sarah • Mordechai ben Charna • Pesel Hencha bat Leah • Debora bat Yehudit • Sarah Gittel bat Chava Raitzel • Miriam bat Malka • Yehuda Aharon ben Chava • Rafael David ben Ella • Ber Laib ben Malka Nicha • Eliyahu Menachem ben Toba • Shmuel Gershon ben Toba • Henna bat Bayla • Miriam Sarah bat Tziporah • Eliyahu Lipman ben Leah • Yeshayahu ben Tova • Melech ben Miriam • Betzalel Mordechai ben Raizel Rochol • Yochevet Tova bat Beila Ita • Hinda bat Malka • Shimon Dov ben Shifra • Chaya Revital bat Rachel • Chaim Yehuda ben Chana Rachel • Yosef Yirmiyahu ben Tzina • 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 Please include all the wounded IDF soldiers in your prayers. Monday & Thursday 6:00, 6:45, 7:40 am Tues., Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 6:15, 7:00, 7:40 am Mincha/Maariv: Sunday-Friday 6:00 pm www.bethjacob.org Connected to the Past - Committed to the Future