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4:37 pm

Shabbat, January 2, 2016 21 Tevet, 5776 Parshat Shemot pg. 292, Haftorah pg. 1147

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

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

Mincha 4:20 pm • Seudah 4:40 pm • Havdallah 5:37 pm

DRASHA DRASHA DRASHA DRASHA ---- RABBI TOPP RABBI TOPP RABBI TOPP RABBI TOPP

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

Alan Jacobs, Dr. Sam Smith, Sam Swarz

SHACHARIT MUSSAFSHACHARIT MUSSAFSHACHARIT MUSSAFSHACHARIT MUSSAF

Cantor Wollheim Akiva Brookler

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

Akiva Brookler Neil Silverstein

KIDDUSH SPONSORED BY KIDDUSH SPONSORED BY KIDDUSH SPONSORED BY KIDDUSH SPONSORED BY Sara & Laurence Richards and family in honor of Akiva’s Bar Mitzvah.

In Jacob’s Garden.

SEUDAH SEUDAH SEUDAH SEUDAH in Bayer Hall

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

Rabbi Topp’s Chumash Shiur this Shabbat morning 8 am. Sponsored by Jackie & Harold Praw in loving memory of Harold’s father, Maurice Praw, Moshe Yisroel ben Ziske a”h.

Rabbi Posy’s Pre-Mincha Shiur, this Shabbat at 4:05 pm.

Weekly Classes Weekly Classes Weekly Classes Weekly Classes

Conversational Hebrew, Monday, Jan 4, 9:45-10:45 am. Led by Bracha Malkin.

Monday Classes, given by Rabbi Topp, Jan 4 at 11 am The Intersection of Judaism and the Modern World, 12 pm Bread & Bible.

BMW- Beit Midrash for Women, Monday, Jan 4 at 7:30 pm. Join our group study on Tefilah with Rabbi Swigard or bring a chavruta and learn on your own.

First Times in Tanach with Chazan Arik, Tues., Jan. 5, 11 am.

Parenting & Parsha Shiur, Wed., Jan 6, 9 am. A Beth Jacob & Harkham Hillel program. Given this week by Rabbi Topp.

Treasures of the Alef Bet, Thurs., Jan. 7, 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

Bat Mitzvah Program with Rebbetzin Topp, Sun., Jan 3, 10 am

Dr. Yael Ziegler, Shabbat, January 8-9

SPARK Program, Shabbat, January 9

Duo Reim Concert, Sunday, January 10, 7 pm

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

Modern Minds Opening Night: Rabbi Dr. Benny Lau, Wed., Feb. 3

Youth Shabbaton with Rabbi Hanoch Teller, February 6

Super Bowl Party, Sunday, February 7

Annual Blood Drive, Sunday, February 21

Shabbat Afternoon, Yoetzet Halacha Rachelle Fraenkel, Feb. 27

Scholar in Residence Yossi Klein Halevi, March 5, 2016

Scholar in Residence Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, March 11-13

Tiferet Award Banquet, Sunday, March 13

AIPAC Policy Conference, March 20-22

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

► To Sara & Laurence Richards and their families on the bar mitzvah of their son Akiva Brookler.

► To Lisa Tennenbaum on her marriage to Leon Meyers of New York.

► To Debora Benji of the shul office on her engagement to Raymond Arrehbori.

Welcome Welcome Welcome Welcome

► To our new members Lisa & Richard Polak.

Condolences Condolences Condolences Condolences

►To Chumie & Isaac Begin, Asher Begin and Aaron Be-gin on the loss of their beloved son and brother Dov Begin a”h.

► To Silvi, Yoni, Adi, Shmulik, and Roni Rosenzweig on the loss of their beloved husband and father Jimmy Rosenzweig a”h.

We welcome

Dr. Yael Ziegler

As our Scholar in Residence

Spark Program for Parents & Children

Shabbat Morning in Shapell Sanctuary

Next Sunday! January 10, 7 pm at Beth Jacob

Duo Reim, Live in Concert

For tickets: bethjacob.org/duoreim or 310-278-1911

Next Shabbat

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.

Beth Jacob presents SPARK. An exciting

Shabbat morning bonding experience that will

be fun, engaging and create memories for a

lifetime. Join us for services in Shapell

Sanctuary, daven together, play Parsha

“Trivia,” connect with Hashem and each other,

and celebrate your accomplishments at a Siyum this Spring!

For parents and children ages 6-12. Spark Will Take

Place On: Jan. 9, Feb. 6, Mar. 12. please see

attached flyer for details.

Fun Shops, Sunday, Jan. 10 at Beth Jacob. Chocolate Factory: 10 am to 11 am. ZUMBA: 11 am to 12 pm. Choose to participate in one or both shops! Pricing: $10 per child for 1 shop, $15 for both. For kids ages 5-12. RSVP to rabbieli@bethjacob.org by Tues., Jan. 5 and specify which shop your child will attend.

Tu B’Shvat Family Nature Hike Sunday, January 17. All are invited as we immerse ourselves in nature & learn about the holiday of the trees together. Details TBD.

Teen ProgramsTeen ProgramsTeen ProgramsTeen Programs

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.

Next Dor L’Dor Breakfast for Teens and Parents will take place on Sunday, January 17 at 9 am.

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. BILU will resume on Thursday, January 7 at 5 pm.

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

What’s New:What’s New:What’s New:What’s New:

BJYP is starting a Bikkur Cholim committee. To get involved, please contact Dahlia Rimmon Goldberg.

YP East Meets YP East Meets YP East Meets YP East Meets

West ShabbatonWest ShabbatonWest ShabbatonWest Shabbaton

February 26February 26February 26February 26----28, 28, 28, 28,

2016 2016 2016 2016

In conjunction with Ohab Zedek (OZ) of Manahattan. We're so excited to be hosting friends from LA, New York and beyond. Shabbaton will include lively tefilot and meals at Beth Jacob,

followed by a Saturday night mixer at a private home. There will also be an optional Sunday excursion. Early bird price: $100 per person, includes admission to all events. Price rises to $130 on

Feb. 1. Register at bethjacob.org/ypshabbaton. For info: rabbiposy@bethjacob.org.

BAT MITZVAH PROGRAM

With Rebbetzin Jordana Topp

Sundays, 10 am - 11:30 am

Remaining dates: January 3, 10, 17

www.bethjacob.org/batmitzvah

Event Committee: Aliza Fink, Anna & AJ Prager,

Ariela & Ari Shandling, Jared Sichel

The Consul General will also speak in Shapell Sanctuary

on Shabbat morning.

Join us for this 8 part series as we discover Rav Wolbe's greatest

secrets for raising children who are psychologically healthy,

happy and love Judaism!

Gemara Shiur for Women

Monday Evenings, 8:15 pm

Rabbi Topp will lead a shiur on Mesechta Megillah Series Finale, Monday, January 18

A 7 part series, in conjunction with BMW.

Beth Jacob Welcomes

Consul General of Azerbaijan

Nasimi Aghayev

Shabbat Morning Speaker

January 16, 2016

Nasimi Aghayev is the Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles,

and previously served at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Washington,

D.C. as a counselor for political and public affairs.

Azerbaijan, a secular country with a Muslim majority, has had a close

relationship with Israel for decades. This strategic relationship,

which includes defense cooperation and energy coordination, is

fostered by a thriving Jewish community of 30,000, which has lived

peacefully in Azerbaijan for over 2,000 years.

Upcoming

Shabbat Scholars 2016

Dr. Yael Ziegler

Shabbat, Jan. 8-9

Consul General

of Azerbaijan

Nasimi Aghayev

Shabbat, Jan. 16

Rabbi Hanoch Teller

Youth Shabbat, Feb. 6

Yoetzet Halacha

Rachelle Fraenkel

Shabbat, Feb. 27

Yossi Klein Halevi

March 5

Chief Rabbi

Yisrael Meir Lau

March 11-13

Modern Minds on Jewish Matters 2016

Top-notch speakers. Insightful new ideas. Electrifying atmosphere.

Series opening night is Wednesday, February 3 at 7:30 pm

Rabbi Dr. Benny Lau

Tel Aviv and Jerusalem: Bridging the Secular-Religious Divide

Rabbi Dr. Benny Lau is Director of the Human Rights and Judaism in Action Project at the Israel Democracy Institute, and Rav of the Ramban Synagogue in Southern Jerusalem. Firmly committed to social justice, he has founded and led numerous institutions that promote the elevation of ethical standards and inclusion in Israeli society,

including ethical Kashrut, improved access for the disabled, and advanced Torah learning for women. Rabbi Dr. Lau learned at Yeshivat Har Etzion, served in the IDF Golani brigade, and holds an MA and PhD in Talmud from Bar Ilan University. He makes frequent media appearances and is also the author of numerous books, including Jeremiah: The Fate of A Prophet, and Maggid's The Sages series.

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

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

Monday & Thursday 6:00, 6:45, 7:40 am

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 6:15, 7:00, 7:40 am

Mincha/Maariv: Sunday - Friday 4:50 pm

NoticesNoticesNoticesNotices

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!

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 Mi-chelle 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 • Benzion ben Chaya

Yehudit • Pesel Hencha bat Leah • Sarah Gittel bat Chava Raitzel • Miriam bat Malka • 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 ben Simcha • 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 • Yocheved Sarah bat Fruma Feiga • Shimon Aryeh ben Chana • Yael

Shaindel Bluma bat Chava • Harav Moshe Meir ben Pesha Feyga

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. YULA Jewish history lecturers presented by Rabbi Abraham Lieberman, “Coffee and the Jews- An energizing and stimulating history of coffee and Jews through the ages”, Motzai Shabbat, January 2, 2016, 7:15-8:15 pm, at the home of Ronne and Josh Penn, 1531 Glenville Drive, Los Angeles 90035. Parking is available on Cashio and the 1500 block of Cardiff. For more information please call 310-203-0755. Kesher Afternoon Hebrew School at Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy, a commu-nity subsidized Jewish supplemental program for students ages 5-13, led by Rabbi Avrohom Wagshul. For info please contact awagshul@hillelhebrew.org CAMP HASC in your PAST?- Looking for alumni staff members who worked at CAMP HASC- with bonus points if you met your spouse there! Please be in touch with Nina Butler at nbutler@camphasc.org Tzomet Shabbat Scooter for sale. Please contact Hannah Edelman @ 561-504-5220. Jewish Community Educational Resource Center (5909 W. 3rd St., 323-634-0505)Are you looking to get or finish a college or professional degree? Learn about how we can help YOU! Sun., Jan. 10 at 11:00am. YULA Girls & Boys Schools Parent Council with the YULA Israel Advocacy Club Present a Special Screening of “Our Boys”. Introduction by Rabbi Marvin Hier,Founder and Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Remarks by Leehy Shaer, Aunt of Gilad Shaer Saturday February 6, 2016 YULA Girls High School 1619 South Robertson Blvd. 7:30pm. Valet Parking Provided. Dessert Reception, Movie Screening & Discussion to Follow. Tickets $18 for adults and $10 for students Space is Limited. For tickets go to www.yulagirls.org Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy presents its 67th Annual Gala honoring Harry & Dorit Nelson with the Vision for Tomorrow Award and Rabbi Yahel & Emunah Tsaidi with the Educational Empowerment Award. The gala will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. To RSVP or place a Journal ad visit www.hillelhebrew.org/banquet or email banquet@hillelhebrew.org Bnei Akiva Events Shabbat 1/2 City: Snif Shluchot meets 4:15pm at Beth Jacob (walking groups LEAVE Canfield & Airdrome at 3:55); Snif Saad meets at 4:30pm at Yavneh. Wed 1/6: Chevraya Bet (9-12th grade) meetup for Israel & Ice Cream, 8pm at Toppings. Fri 1/8: Vzach (6th-8th grade) Friday night dinner; for details contact Eyal: (310) 220-1459 efridman@bneiakivala.org EREV GEVURA Join Bnei Akiva of Los Angeles for our 9th Annual Evening of Jewish Heroism, Monday, Jan. 11th, 2016 at the Museum of Tolerance Peltz Thea-ter. For tickets and info call (310) 248-2450 or office@bneiakivala.org. Moshava California - Join us for an Open House! Wednesday, January 6th at 7:00pm in Encino. Meet our camp director and learn about or exciting program for 2016. For details and to RSVP: office@moshavacalifornia.org or 855-MOSHAVA.

Policy Conference Policy Conference Policy Conference Policy Conference

March 20March 20March 20March 20----22 in Washington DC 22 in Washington DC 22 in Washington DC 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 three days

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.

89 Beth Jacob members have already signed up!

Raphael Fund for Israel Scholarships

Scholarships are available for students

attending 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.

Chocolate Factory

10am—11am Make and mold your own chocolate lollipos and candy from scratch!

ZUMBA for kids!

11am—12pm With instructor Melissa Gruenfeld.

Pricing: $10 per child for 1 fun shop—either chocolate factory or ZUMBA. $15 to participate in both fun shops.

RSVP required to rabbieli@bethjacob.org as soon as possible, but no later than Tuesday, Jan. 5. Please specify which fun shop(s) your child will be attending.