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Marvin Goldsmith, David Flader, Bennet Simon

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

Cantor Wollheim

BA’AL KOREHBA’AL KOREHBA’AL KOREHBA’AL KOREH KOREH ALIYOTKOREH ALIYOTKOREH ALIYOTKOREH ALIYOT

Jay Braun Ari Miller

KIDDUSH:KIDDUSH:KIDDUSH:KIDDUSH: In Jacob’s Garden

SEUDAH SHLISHIT: SEUDAH SHLISHIT: SEUDAH SHLISHIT: SEUDAH SHLISHIT: In Bayer Hall

Welcome to Beth Jacob Congregation Shabbat Chanukah, December 30-31, 2016; 2 Tevet, 5777

Parshat Miketz pg. 222, Haftorah pg. 1143

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 4:20 pm • Seudah 4:40 pm • Havdallah/Light 8th candle 5:37 pm

Candle Lighting: 4:36 pm

Mazal TovMazal TovMazal TovMazal Tov

► To Leslie & Neil Silverstein on the birth of a grandson, born to their children Rena & Adam Silverstein.

► To Galit Eisenberger-Moshkovich & Michael Moshkovich on the birth of a baby boy.

Thank YouThank YouThank YouThank You

► To Rabbi Abraham Lieberman for delivering a very successful first installment of The Heroes of Religious Zionism. Upcoming shiurim will be on Jan. 4 & 11.

► To Ariela & Ari Shandling for hosting an extremely successful YP Chankuah event with over 100 participants!

WelcomeWelcomeWelcomeWelcome

► To all the young professionals joining us for our Friday night YP dinner this Shabbat.

► To all those joining our masters luncheon this Shabbat. Thank you to Shelley Weinstock for all her efforts organizing the lunch.

CondolencesCondolencesCondolencesCondolences

► To Ilana Muhlstein on the loss of her beloved mother, Monica Gordon, a”h.

Bar Mitzvah Seminar at Beth JacobBar Mitzvah Seminar at Beth JacobBar Mitzvah Seminar at Beth JacobBar Mitzvah Seminar at Beth Jacob

For parents and sons in grades 7 & 8

A three part seminar for pre– and post Bar Mitzvah boys and their parents

to explore this important time in Jewish life

Shacharit: 9 am

Seminar: 9:30- 10:30 am

Program will include breakfast followed by Torah discussion

Dates: • Sunday, January 1– with Rabbi Topp Privileges and Responsibilities of a Bar Mitzvah

• Sunday, January 15- with Sofer Ronnie Sieger Tefillin Workshop

• Sunday, February 5- with Rabbi Posy Shul Life for the Bar Mitzvah

RSVP to (310) 278-1911 or RSVP@bethjacob.org

Thank you to the 7 parent/son pairs who have registered; walk-ins welcome

Featuring Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach’s greatest melodiesFeaturing Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach’s greatest melodiesFeaturing Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach’s greatest melodiesFeaturing Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach’s greatest melodies Sunday, Jan. 15, 7 pm at the Wilshire Ebell TheaterSunday, Jan. 15, 7 pm at the Wilshire Ebell TheaterSunday, Jan. 15, 7 pm at the Wilshire Ebell TheaterSunday, Jan. 15, 7 pm at the Wilshire Ebell Theater

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Chumash Shiur this Shabbat morning with Rabbi Topp, 8 am. Sponsored by Sharon & Herb Glaser in loving memory of Sharon’s beloved father, Louis Factor, Lev Yitzchak ben Moshe, a”h,

Classes Classes Classes Classes ---- are in session! See bethjacob.org for more info

Bat Mitzvah Program with Jordana Topp, next class is Sunday, Jan. 8, 10-11:30 am. In the Ives Lounge.

Hidden Women in the Bible with Chazan Arik, Tuesday, Jan 3, 11 am. 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, Jan. 3, 8 pm. In the Ives Lounge.

Parenting & Parasha Shiur, this week with Rabbi Topp, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 9 am. In the Ives Lounge.

Treasures of the Alef Bet with Rabbi Posy, Thursday, Jan. 5, 12 pm. In the Ives Lounge.

Join over 70 Beth Jacob members & over 15,000 Pro-Israel activists for:

AIPAC’s Policy Conference March 26-28, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Get your tickets at the discounted price of $399 today! To register please call our office at (310) 278-1911 ext. 211

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2 due to the federal holiday. Our Monday classes will resume Jan. 9

We are proud to announce the launch of the Sylvia & David Kellerman Beit Medrash Program

Beginning Monday, January 9. Details to follow.

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 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 • Tinok ben Avigail Chana • Akiva Zvi ben Avigail Rachel • Tinok ben Chava Tova

Leah bat Rachel • Aliza bat Leah • Sara Leya bat Slata • Abba Yosef ben Esther •

Areivim Committee Areivim Committee Areivim Committee Areivim Committee Dedicated in memory of Estelle & Sam Samson, z”lDedicated in memory of Estelle & Sam Samson, z”lDedicated in memory of Estelle & Sam Samson, z”lDedicated in memory of Estelle & Sam Samson, z”l

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

To get involved in other chesed opportunities, please contact the Shul office.

NoticesNoticesNoticesNotices

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!

The Beth Jacob Jewish Book Club will meet on Wednesday,

January 18, at 7 pm, to discuss: “The Marriage of

Opposites” (Simon & Schuster), by Alice Hoffman. The meeting

will take place downstairs next to the Ives Teen Lounge.

New members are welcome! For more information, please

contact either Stefanie or Harry Feld at (917) 363- 0190

or via email at harryfeld@verizon.net

LA-Beverly Hills Community

Women's Tehillim Group – Mondays 9-10 am, Mellon home, 1148 Beverwil Dr. Newcomers welcome. Hebrew skills not required. Bnei Akiva Events – Shabbat 12/31: NO SNIF this Shabbat! Thurs 1/5: Chevraya Bet learning, 8 pm at Beth Jacob. Upcoming: Shabbat 1/7: Snif resumes with a special Snif North Beverly Hills! For more info, contact Eyal at (310) 220-1459. HAPPY CHANUKAH FROM BNEI AKIVA! Moshava California – Don’t miss our Chanukah Special: $100 off tuition with registration by Jan. 1! Sign up today for an athletic, creative, inspiring, AMAZING summer of sports, arts, nature, friendship and ruach. For info email office@moshavacalifornia.org or call 855-MOSHAVA. SHALVA Annual Bake Sale – SHALVA is an organization, which

provides programs for the mentally and physically challenged children in Israel. Help SHALVA raise money by buying your choice of baked goods. Items will be sold on a first come– first serve basis and be picked up in either the valley, Pico or Hancock Park. For orders email shavabakesale@gmail.com or text (213) 215-0484. All proceeds go directly to SHALVA.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!HAPPY BIRTHDAY!HAPPY BIRTHDAY!HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Natalie Gul, Jan. 1Natalie Gul, Jan. 1Natalie Gul, Jan. 1Natalie Gul, Jan. 1

Rivka Czuker, Jan. 1Rivka Czuker, Jan. 1Rivka Czuker, Jan. 1Rivka Czuker, Jan. 1 Alex Schachat, Jan. 1Alex Schachat, Jan. 1Alex Schachat, Jan. 1Alex Schachat, Jan. 1 Joey Schachat, Jan. 1Joey Schachat, Jan. 1Joey Schachat, Jan. 1Joey Schachat, Jan. 1 Gavriel Hecht, Jan. 1Gavriel Hecht, Jan. 1Gavriel Hecht, Jan. 1Gavriel Hecht, Jan. 1

Benyamin Hecht, Jan. 1Benyamin Hecht, Jan. 1Benyamin Hecht, Jan. 1Benyamin Hecht, Jan. 1 Avery Hyman, Jan. 2Avery Hyman, Jan. 2Avery Hyman, Jan. 2Avery Hyman, Jan. 2

Eli Weiss, Jan. 3Eli Weiss, Jan. 3Eli Weiss, Jan. 3Eli Weiss, Jan. 3 Joseph Bitran, Jan. 3Joseph Bitran, Jan. 3Joseph Bitran, Jan. 3Joseph Bitran, Jan. 3

Victoria Guenoun, Jan. 4Victoria Guenoun, Jan. 4Victoria Guenoun, Jan. 4Victoria Guenoun, Jan. 4 Andrew Perl, Jan. 6Andrew Perl, Jan. 6Andrew Perl, Jan. 6Andrew Perl, Jan. 6 Robert Perl, Jan. 6Robert Perl, Jan. 6Robert Perl, Jan. 6Robert Perl, Jan. 6

Nathan Avraham Keinan, Jan. 6Nathan Avraham Keinan, Jan. 6Nathan Avraham Keinan, Jan. 6Nathan Avraham Keinan, Jan. 6 Chava Rabinow, Jan. 6Chava Rabinow, Jan. 6Chava Rabinow, Jan. 6Chava Rabinow, Jan. 6

Sagi Arbiv, Jan. 7Sagi Arbiv, Jan. 7Sagi Arbiv, Jan. 7Sagi Arbiv, Jan. 7

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.

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

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

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:00, 6:45, 7:40 am

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

Mincha/Maariv: Sunday-Friday: 4:45 pm

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 michelle gwillner@yahoo.com. West Coast NCSY – join us on Thursday, Jan 5, as we recognize Rabbi Effie Goldberg & Dr. Josh Penn and their accomplishments, and the 162 teens we will send on NCSY programs for Summer 2017. For tickets visit westcoast.ncsy.org/ncsy-162. For more info call Chana at (310) 229-9000. Yachad – Join team Yachad for an incredible weekend and run the Las Vegas Marathon for Inclusion & Disability Awareness. For more info visit: vegas.teamyachad.com, or email teamyachad@ou.org

The Maccabeats – live in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 8, 7 pm, at Shalhevet High School. $18 for students and $36 for adults. Sponsorship opportunities available. For tickets visit www.shalhevet.org/maccabeats or call (323) 930-9333 x 420. Caregiver Group – will meet on Jan. 12, at 2–3:30 pm, Ives Lounge. 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 info call Lisa Shainberg, MSW at (213) 740-3953. Book Launch – for Rabbi Daniel Cohen, on Living a Life of Legacy. Sunday, Jan. 29, in Bayer Hall. This will be a joint event with YICC and Bnai David Judea. Cedars Sinai Annual Blood Drive – Sunday, February 19. Details to come

Please note that the next Bat Mitzvah Program

class with Jordana Topp will take place on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 10 am.

UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS

For more details go to www.bethjacob.org

Bat Mitzvah Program with Jordana Topp

Sunday, Jan. 8, at 10-11:30 am

Youth HappeningsYouth HappeningsYouth HappeningsYouth Happenings

Jewish History Series with

Rabbi Abraham Lieberman The Heroes of Religious Zionism

Jan. 4 & 11, 7:30 pm

At Beth Jacob

Spark Shabbat, Jan. 7

Special Circle Time with Morah Chantal Shabbat, Jan. 7

Mitzvah Store

Shabbat, Jan. 7

Bring your Mitzvah dollars and buy yourself a nice prize from our store

Fun Zone with annual Chesed Project

January 8, 10 am—2 pm

Make pillow cases to support children with cancer

Bar Mitzvah Seminar for parents & sons grades 7-8

Sundays Jan. 1,15 & Feb. 5

At Beth Jacob

Carlebach Goes Symphonic

January 15, 7:30 pm

Wilshire Ebell Theater

Special Minyan w/ Simon Sez

January 14, groups start at 9 am

Don’t miss out on this fun activity filled with games, raffles and prizes!