DRASHAmdashjay sanderson
President amp CEO of the Jewish Federation of LA
On The Bima Marc Rohatiner Alan Jacobs Albert Praw Jay Sanderson
Shacharit amp Mussaf
Cantor Wollheim
Barsquoal Koreh KoreI alIyoT
Jay Braun Neil Silverstein
SHABBAT Thank you to all of our Shabbat sponsors
in honor of the Beth Jacob ndashJewish Federation Partnership
Kiddush In Jacobrsquos Garden Sponsored by Alan
Jacobs and Lisa and Benjamin Nissanoff in memory of their beloved wife and mother
Dr Ruth S Jacobs ardquoh on her fifth Yarzeit
Seudah SHLISHIT in Bayer Hall
Welcome to Beth Jacob Congregation Shabbat Parah March 17-18 2017 20 Adar 5777
Parashat Ki Tisa pg 484 Maftir pg 838 Haftorah pg 1216 Hashkama Minyan 710am Schoenfeld Beit Midrash
Chumash Shiur 800am Eisenstat Beit Midrash Bennyrsquos Minyan 830am Eisenstat Beit Midrash
Main Service 900am Shapell Sanctuary Young Professionals 915am Bayer Hall
Jr Congregation 9 am Schoenfeld BM Teen Minyan 930am Ives Mincha 625 pm bull Seudah 645 pm bull Havdallah746 pm
Candle Lighting
645 pm
Mazal Tov
To Yvette and Eric Edidin on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Boaz
To Albert Praw who is being honored at The Jewish Federationrsquos Annual Legal Division Dinner on Thursday March 23rd
To Sara (Kalanit) Turner grand-daughter of Carole and Seymour Perl who has joined the Israeli Air Force Brsquohatzlacha
To Carole and Seymour Perl on the Bat Mitzvah of their grand-daughter Chani Kahn
To Carole and Seymour Perl on their daughter Tzippi Perl-Turner receiving her doctorate in Organizational Leadership in Special Education
CONDOLENCES
To the Krief family on the passing of Adam Krief ardquoh
To Debby Gabbai on the passing of her father Lenny Dreyer ardquoh
Thank you
To Jay Braun Daniel Kramer Jordan Lurie and Josh Metzger for reading the megilla on Purim
To Madeleine Isenberg for a wonderful workshop at our Sisterhood Brunch on Tuesday All of the attendees really enjoyed it Thank you to our volunteers-Carole Maxine Myra Nelly and Shelley
WELCOME
To Jay Sanderson President of Jewish Federation of Greater LA and Julie Platt Chair of Jewish Federation of
Greater LA who will be joining us in honor of the Beth Jacob-Jewish Federation partnership
THIS SHABBAT
Chumash Shiur this Shabbat morning 8 am given by Rabbi Topp
Pre-Mincha Shiur wRabbi Posy Topic Unlocking the Siddur 610pm
OTHER WEEKLY CLASSES
Conversational Hebrew Monday March 20 945 am In Bayer Hall
BMW-Beit Midrash for Women Monday March 20 at 730pm
Women of all ages and levels are welcome Please join our group study this week as we continue learning Sefer haChinuch or bring your own chavruta In Ives
Gemara Shiur w Rrsquo Nechemia Langer Tuesday March 21 7 pm
In Ives
Sefer Shmuel History Prophecy and Monarchy w Rabbi Topp
Tuesday March 21 8pm In Ives
Parenting amp Parasha Shiur given this week by Rabbi Sufrin
Wednesday March 22 at 9 am In Ives
The Sylvia and David Kellerman Beit Medrash Program
Featuring 5 mornings of Torah each week All Classes in Session
Mondays with Rabbi Topp
1100 am-Remarkable Talmudic Passages
1200 pm-Parshat Hashavua A Fresh Look
Tuesdays with Chazan Arik
1100 am ndash Hidden Women in the Bible
Wednesdays with Rabbi Posy
1030 am - Great Jewish Thinkers of the Last Millennium
Thursdays with Rabbi Yisroel Gordon
1100 am ndash The Weekly Ramban
Shabbat with Rabbi Topp
800 ammdashChumash Shiur
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles identifies amp addresses our communityrsquos greatest challenges amp opportunities ndash in LA Israel amp around the world To learn more and get involved contact Shira at SFeinsteinJewishLAorg or 323-761-8226
Yaakov Katz Editor of the Jerusalem Post in conversation with David Suissa President of the Jewish Journal Wednesday March 29 at 730pm Israel Trump Weapons amp the Media
Modern minds series generously
sponsored by Anna and Bill Tenenblatt
Chametz Sale forms are available in the Office Rabbi Topp will be available to arrange the sale of your
Chametz See page 2 for hours
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 bull Bentzion ben Chaya Yehudit bullShalom Refael Yitzchak ben Chana Gittel bull Tamar Lipke bat Gruna bull Sima bat Leeba bull Yitzchak Matana ben
Masuda bull Yosef Shalom Halevi ben Elka bull Yaacov Isaac ben Chana Tzipora bull Chana bat Faga Bluma bull Tinok ben Avigail
Chana bull Tinok ben Chava Tova bull Leah bat Rachel bull Aliza bat Leah bull Sara Leya bat Slata bull Abba Yosef ben Esther bull
Shoshana bat Miriam bull Dina bat Esther bull Esther Miriam bat Doris bull Chana Gitel bat Sonia bull Miriam bat Sara bull Leah Shayna
bat Chana bull Yitzhak ben Raizel bull Noam bat Rahel bull Yicheyel Eliyaho ben Raizel bull Elkah bat Sarah bull Eliyahu ben Mazal bull
Avram ben Sarah bull Tsipporah Rachel bat Sasha Rivka bull Pnina Yehudit bat Leah Rachel
Areivim Committee
Dedicated in memory of Estelle amp Sam Samson zrdquol
Shabbat Hospitality If therersquos a Shabbat or Holiday meal when you could have extra guests please email Esther Braun at esthergbraungmailcom
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash- 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 Drrsquos appointment Please call the shul office at (310) 278-1911 or contact Adele Goldsmith at (310) 652-4233
or at adelegoldsmithgmailcom
LA-Beverly Hills Community LA Jewish Community Childrenrsquos Choir our weekly rehearsals will be on Sundays at 5-630pm at the Workmenrsquos Circle 1525 S Robertson Blvd 90035 Please contact Michelle Willner for more info at 310-839-3327 or at michellegwilneryahoocom
Yachad Join team Yachad for an incredible weekend and run the Las Vegas Marathon for Inclusion amp Disability Awareness For more info visit vegasteamyachadcom or email teamychadouorg
Bnei Akiva Events Thurs 318mdashIsrael amp Ice Cream for Chevraya Bet 8pm at Thriftyrsquos on Canon Shabbat 324-26mdash Manhigut Midwest Regional Shabbaton For more info contact Eyal (310) 220-1459
SUMMER IS COMING Make friends and memories for a lifetime this summer at Moshava California Camp application and information available at wwwmoshavacaliforniaorg or call 855-MOSHAVA
USC Family Caregiver Support Center Group 2nd amp 4th Thursdays of each month from 2-300pm For more info contact Family Care Navigator Lisa Shainberg MSW at 213-740-3953
The Nishmat Yoetzet Hotline Newly expanded telephone hours For more info please see httpwwwyoatzotorghotline
Westwood Kehilla is currently seeking a new part-time Executive Director Email resume and cover letter to directorkehillaorg
Join YULA Boys School for their historic Groundbreaking Celebration on Sunday March 19th from 1100am to 100pm RSVP required at wwwcampuscompletionorgrsvp
YULA Girls High School presents their annual Fashion Show Eishet Chayil Empowerment of the Jewish Woman (for women only) on Sunday March 26th 6-8pm at 1619 South Robertson Blvd We will also be having a charity auction to raise money for Sharsheret which offers support for Jewish Women with breast and ovarian caner Please call YULA 310-203-0755 for tickets and sponsorship opportunities
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Russell Sussman 317
Jonathan Samson 317
Elan Goldberg 319
Lylah Mayman 319
Skylar Hyman 320
Parker Gruenbaum 321
Eitan Halpert 321
Alexandra Spivak 322
If you would like to co-sponsor a Kiddush in honor of your childrsquos birthday please call the shul office
Davening - Next Week
Shacharit Sunday 700 800 900am Monday and Thursday 615 645 740
Tuesday Wednesday Friday 615 700 740 am MinchaMaariv 650 pm
2nd Annual Matzo Ball RunWalk Sun Mar 26th at 8am at Dockweiler Beach Los Angeles Community invited 5K $36 Kids Fun Run $25 Registration includes shirt medal food and games To participate please go to wwwmatzoballruncom
The Jewish Federationrsquos Annual Legal Division Dinner - Honoring Albert Praw Thurs March 23 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel For more information visit wwwJewishLAorgLegal2017 or contact Shira at SFeinsteinJewishLAorg or at 323-761-8226
YULA Jewish History Lectures - Presented by Rabbi Abraham Lieberman ldquoConverts to Judaism Challenges Trials Contributions Part IIrdquo Motzei Shabbat March 18 2017 900pm-1000pm at the Samson home 329 S Lapeer Drive Beverly Hills 90211 (one block north of Olympic Blvd) There are no parking restrictions at the time For info call 310-203-7555
The Beth Jacob Book Club (Change of date) Tuesday March 28th at 7pm for a stimulating discussion of Turbulent Souls by Stephen Dubner Meetings are downstairs New members welcome
For more information contact Stefanie or Harry Feld at harryfeldverizonnet or 917-363-0190
The Bottomless Mug Contest
Send us a photo of yourself drinking from your Beth Jacob mug and the best picture will win and will be featured in our newsletter and receive a 24oz bag of coffee from Coffee Bean Please e-mail frontdeskbethjacoborg by Monday March 20th
SOVA for Pesach
Beth Jacob is working with SOVA to collect Kosher for Pesach cans and dry goods A barrel will be placed near the
downstairs door PLEASE DO NOT BRING GLASS
AIPAC Beth Jacob is proud to be sending one of the largest synagogue delegations in the country to AIPAC Policy Conference March 26-28 Next week 96 of our members together with thousands of pro-Israel activists from across the world will converge upon Washington DC to advocate for learn about and deepen our connection with Israel Looking forward to a great conference
Hakamat Matzeivah for our dear member and pillar of our community Lou Kestenbaum Home of Peace Sunday March 19 at 930am
Tuesday March 21 715pm-8pm Wed March 22- 10am-12pm Friday March 24 10am-11am Wed March 29 1030am-12pm Thursday March 30 8pm-9pm
Sunday April 2 830am-1100am Tuesday April 4 7pm- 8pm Wed April 5 10am-12pm Thursday April 6 8pm-9pm Sunday April 9 930am-1030am
Mechirat Chametz Hours Rabbi Topp will be available in his
office to arrange for the selling of your chametz at the following times
In addition Rabbi Topp will be available weeknights Monday
through Thursday after mincha-Maariv for 10 minutes
UPCOMING EVENTS
For more details go to wwwbethjacoborg
Youth Happenings
Exclusive Trip to Israel May 17-25 2017
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Yerushalayim
Email rabbitoppbethjacoborg
Spark Shabbat March 25
Geared for parents amp children ages 6-12
Federation ShabbatmdashMarch 18 Shabbat Morning Speaker
Jay Sanderson President amp CEO of the
Jewish Federation of Greater LA
YP Conversation Over Wine and Cheese Monday March 20
ldquoAsk the Rabbirdquo with Rabbi Topp
Pesach Sedarim April 10 and 11
First night led by Rabbi Posy Second night led by Rabbi Topp
Contact Edmond at 310-678-7602 or e-mail bheleganteventaolcom
Kashering Day Sunday April 2 830 am to 1130 am
Bring your utensils for kashering Rabbi Topp amp Rabbi Posy will be available to
sell your chametz
Modern Minds with Yaakov Katz Editor of the Jerusalem Post
in conversation with David Suissa of the Jewish Journal Wednesday March 29 at 730 pm
Teen-Six Flags Trip March 19 at 900am
Cost $45 Grades 7th - 12th
Pesach U How and Why of Pesach Night
with Rabbi Posy Wednesday March 22 830 pm
Pesach Cooking Class
Tuesday March 28 700pm Cost $36
For more info bethjacoborg
Pesach U Why the Obsession wChametz
Thursday March 30 730 pm Rabbi David Lapin
Beth Jacob Members registered for AIPAC Policy Conference March 26-28 2017
Susan Benyowitz
Zvi Bronson
Edward Czuker
Elissa Czuker
Sarah Czuker
Elana Czuker
Eddie Delshad
Jess Dolgin
Michelle Dolgin
Michael Drath
Natasha Drath
Joseph Englanoff
Gilat Englanoff
Justine Englanoff
Nicole Englanoff
Miriam Escovitz
Dr Simon Etehad
Jack Fenigstein
Carrol Fenigstein
Caleb Friedman
Ramin Gabbay
Jeremy Garelick
Samantha Garelick
Effie Goldberg
Judith Goldberg
Mark Goldin
Anne Goldin
Hilary Hellman
Melody Javidzad
Dmitriy Katsel
Isabella Kest
Noah Kest
Wayne Klitofsky
Lauren Klitofsky
Henry Manoucheri
Daniela Massachi
Laurel Meisel
Vic Mellon
Leon Meyers
Lisa Meyers
Dr Albert Lavi
Magda Lazovsky
Chavee Lerer
Enrique Mannheim
Katalin Mannheim
Ilana Melmed
Shlomo Melmed
Joseph Miskabi
Gerald Naftalin
Nessa Naftalin
Malka Namvar
Mitch Parver
Karen Parver
Michele Poltorak
Leonid Pustilnikov
Shenna Razi
Dr Daniel Reich
Eitan Remer
Yona Remer
Weston Richter
Denise Richter
Linda Rohatiner
Shelly Rosenfeld
Roz Rothstein
Jerry Rothstein
Daniel Samson
Rivkie Samson
Tamara Samson
Yardena Samson
Lee Samson
Allen Samson
Esther Hess
Elliott Samson
David Schlacht
Harriet Schlacht
Tali Schlacht
Rina Scott Cowan
Louis Sorger
Erich Sorger
Raviv Surpin
Tanya Surpin
Howard Szabo
Helen Szabo
Mikey Szabo
William Tenenblatt
Anna Tenenblatt
Kalman Topp
Rachelli Topp
Tzippora Topp
Ayelet Topp
Shelley Topp
Ella Weinbach
Helga Weinbach
Steven Weinstock
Shelley Weinstock
Sharon Winer
The Four Portions and its Finale-by Rabbi Kalman Topp During this season we read four parshiyot that are supplementary to our weekly Torah reading
on Shabbat Shekalim which discusses the annual contribution of the half shekel Zachor which
recalls Amalek Parah which outlines the purifying ashes of the red heifer and Hachodesh which
celebrates the month of Nissan and the laws of Pesach Aside from each portionrsquos specific
theme can we find an overarching theme that connects these four parshiyot
In the Haftorah for Tisha Brsquoav we read the verses in Yirmiyahu 922-23 which declare
ה אמר יהוה אל את יתהלל -כי אם רו יתהלל עשיר בעש -יתהלל הגבור בגבורתו אל-יתהלל חכם בחכמתו ואל-כ בזע אותי ץ--המתהלל השכל ויד ד משפט וצדקה באר ס ה ח ש לה חפצת -כי כי אני יהוה ע יהוה -י נאםבא
ldquoThus says G-d Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom neither let the mighty man glory in
his might let not the rich man glory in his riches rather let him that wants to be glorified be
praised with this that he understands and knows Me that I am G-d who exercises mercy jus-
tice and righteousness in the earth for in these things I delight says G-drdquo
Rav Aharon Soloveitchik ztrsquol explained that these verses are the key to understanding the
thematic thread between the four portions The first expression- that a wise person should not
boast because of his or her wisdom- is reflected by the portion of Parah Even King Solomon
the wisest of human beings openly expresses his frustration with the incomprehensibility of the
red heifer There is no compelling logical explanation as to why the heiferrsquos ashes defile the
pure and yet purify the defiled The red heifer reminds us about the limits of our wisdom and
that some things we as mortals will never understand some questions for which we will never find answers
The second expression- that a strong man should not boast because of his physical might- is
reflected by the portion of Zachor Amalek had the qualitative military edge Yet they were
defeated by the weaker Jewish army because the Jews possessed the power of faith
The third expression- that a wealthy person should not boast due to his wealth is symbolized by
the portion of shekalim With the half shekel there was no distinction between the wealthy and
the poor For the census the sockets and communal sacrifices- all of which were destinations of
the half shekel contribution- all Jews were equal partners and not divided by economic class
Wisdom strength and wealth are all each in their own way very worthwhile pursuits Each
one however has its limitations and requires a certain sense of perspective Shekalim Zachor
and Parah make sure that we approach these pursuits properly The general perspective to keep
in mind is that these pursuits are not ends but rather means to a goal That grander goal is to utilize our resources to perform mitzvoth and to develop a strong healthy relationship with our
Creator which is symbolized by the last special portion
Parshat Hachodesh In the portion of Hachodesh from the book of Exodus the relationship be-
tween the Jewish nation and G-d begins to develop in a significant way through the obligation
of mitzvot In fact Hachodesh hazeh lachem sanctifying the new moon is the first mitzvah
given to the Jewish people as a nation
Wisdom strength and wealth are wonderful but if youmdashand our community- really want praise
as the verse in Yirmiyahu states let us use those talents and possessions to come to know G-d
to develop a relationship with Him and emulate his ways of mercy generosity and social justice
because in these G-d truly delights
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 bull Bentzion ben Chaya Yehudit bullShalom Refael Yitzchak ben Chana Gittel bull Tamar Lipke bat Gruna bull Sima bat Leeba bull Yitzchak Matana ben
Masuda bull Yosef Shalom Halevi ben Elka bull Yaacov Isaac ben Chana Tzipora bull Chana bat Faga Bluma bull Tinok ben Avigail
Chana bull Tinok ben Chava Tova bull Leah bat Rachel bull Aliza bat Leah bull Sara Leya bat Slata bull Abba Yosef ben Esther bull
Shoshana bat Miriam bull Dina bat Esther bull Esther Miriam bat Doris bull Chana Gitel bat Sonia bull Miriam bat Sara bull Leah Shayna
bat Chana bull Yitzhak ben Raizel bull Noam bat Rahel bull Yicheyel Eliyaho ben Raizel bull Elkah bat Sarah bull Eliyahu ben Mazal bull
Avram ben Sarah bull Tsipporah Rachel bat Sasha Rivka bull Pnina Yehudit bat Leah Rachel
Areivim Committee
Dedicated in memory of Estelle amp Sam Samson zrdquol
Shabbat Hospitality If therersquos a Shabbat or Holiday meal when you could have extra guests please email Esther Braun at esthergbraungmailcom
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash- 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 Drrsquos appointment Please call the shul office at (310) 278-1911 or contact Adele Goldsmith at (310) 652-4233
or at adelegoldsmithgmailcom
LA-Beverly Hills Community LA Jewish Community Childrenrsquos Choir our weekly rehearsals will be on Sundays at 5-630pm at the Workmenrsquos Circle 1525 S Robertson Blvd 90035 Please contact Michelle Willner for more info at 310-839-3327 or at michellegwilneryahoocom
Yachad Join team Yachad for an incredible weekend and run the Las Vegas Marathon for Inclusion amp Disability Awareness For more info visit vegasteamyachadcom or email teamychadouorg
Bnei Akiva Events Thurs 318mdashIsrael amp Ice Cream for Chevraya Bet 8pm at Thriftyrsquos on Canon Shabbat 324-26mdash Manhigut Midwest Regional Shabbaton For more info contact Eyal (310) 220-1459
SUMMER IS COMING Make friends and memories for a lifetime this summer at Moshava California Camp application and information available at wwwmoshavacaliforniaorg or call 855-MOSHAVA
USC Family Caregiver Support Center Group 2nd amp 4th Thursdays of each month from 2-300pm For more info contact Family Care Navigator Lisa Shainberg MSW at 213-740-3953
The Nishmat Yoetzet Hotline Newly expanded telephone hours For more info please see httpwwwyoatzotorghotline
Westwood Kehilla is currently seeking a new part-time Executive Director Email resume and cover letter to directorkehillaorg
Join YULA Boys School for their historic Groundbreaking Celebration on Sunday March 19th from 1100am to 100pm RSVP required at wwwcampuscompletionorgrsvp
YULA Girls High School presents their annual Fashion Show Eishet Chayil Empowerment of the Jewish Woman (for women only) on Sunday March 26th 6-8pm at 1619 South Robertson Blvd We will also be having a charity auction to raise money for Sharsheret which offers support for Jewish Women with breast and ovarian caner Please call YULA 310-203-0755 for tickets and sponsorship opportunities
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Russell Sussman 317
Jonathan Samson 317
Elan Goldberg 319
Lylah Mayman 319
Skylar Hyman 320
Parker Gruenbaum 321
Eitan Halpert 321
Alexandra Spivak 322
If you would like to co-sponsor a Kiddush in honor of your childrsquos birthday please call the shul office
Davening - Next Week
Shacharit Sunday 700 800 900am Monday and Thursday 615 645 740
Tuesday Wednesday Friday 615 700 740 am MinchaMaariv 650 pm
2nd Annual Matzo Ball RunWalk Sun Mar 26th at 8am at Dockweiler Beach Los Angeles Community invited 5K $36 Kids Fun Run $25 Registration includes shirt medal food and games To participate please go to wwwmatzoballruncom
The Jewish Federationrsquos Annual Legal Division Dinner - Honoring Albert Praw Thurs March 23 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel For more information visit wwwJewishLAorgLegal2017 or contact Shira at SFeinsteinJewishLAorg or at 323-761-8226
YULA Jewish History Lectures - Presented by Rabbi Abraham Lieberman ldquoConverts to Judaism Challenges Trials Contributions Part IIrdquo Motzei Shabbat March 18 2017 900pm-1000pm at the Samson home 329 S Lapeer Drive Beverly Hills 90211 (one block north of Olympic Blvd) There are no parking restrictions at the time For info call 310-203-7555
The Beth Jacob Book Club (Change of date) Tuesday March 28th at 7pm for a stimulating discussion of Turbulent Souls by Stephen Dubner Meetings are downstairs New members welcome
For more information contact Stefanie or Harry Feld at harryfeldverizonnet or 917-363-0190
The Bottomless Mug Contest
Send us a photo of yourself drinking from your Beth Jacob mug and the best picture will win and will be featured in our newsletter and receive a 24oz bag of coffee from Coffee Bean Please e-mail frontdeskbethjacoborg by Monday March 20th
SOVA for Pesach
Beth Jacob is working with SOVA to collect Kosher for Pesach cans and dry goods A barrel will be placed near the
downstairs door PLEASE DO NOT BRING GLASS
AIPAC Beth Jacob is proud to be sending one of the largest synagogue delegations in the country to AIPAC Policy Conference March 26-28 Next week 96 of our members together with thousands of pro-Israel activists from across the world will converge upon Washington DC to advocate for learn about and deepen our connection with Israel Looking forward to a great conference
Hakamat Matzeivah for our dear member and pillar of our community Lou Kestenbaum Home of Peace Sunday March 19 at 930am
Tuesday March 21 715pm-8pm Wed March 22- 10am-12pm Friday March 24 10am-11am Wed March 29 1030am-12pm Thursday March 30 8pm-9pm
Sunday April 2 830am-1100am Tuesday April 4 7pm- 8pm Wed April 5 10am-12pm Thursday April 6 8pm-9pm Sunday April 9 930am-1030am
Mechirat Chametz Hours Rabbi Topp will be available in his
office to arrange for the selling of your chametz at the following times
In addition Rabbi Topp will be available weeknights Monday
through Thursday after mincha-Maariv for 10 minutes
UPCOMING EVENTS
For more details go to wwwbethjacoborg
Youth Happenings
Exclusive Trip to Israel May 17-25 2017
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Yerushalayim
Email rabbitoppbethjacoborg
Spark Shabbat March 25
Geared for parents amp children ages 6-12
Federation ShabbatmdashMarch 18 Shabbat Morning Speaker
Jay Sanderson President amp CEO of the
Jewish Federation of Greater LA
YP Conversation Over Wine and Cheese Monday March 20
ldquoAsk the Rabbirdquo with Rabbi Topp
Pesach Sedarim April 10 and 11
First night led by Rabbi Posy Second night led by Rabbi Topp
Contact Edmond at 310-678-7602 or e-mail bheleganteventaolcom
Kashering Day Sunday April 2 830 am to 1130 am
Bring your utensils for kashering Rabbi Topp amp Rabbi Posy will be available to
sell your chametz
Modern Minds with Yaakov Katz Editor of the Jerusalem Post
in conversation with David Suissa of the Jewish Journal Wednesday March 29 at 730 pm
Teen-Six Flags Trip March 19 at 900am
Cost $45 Grades 7th - 12th
Pesach U How and Why of Pesach Night
with Rabbi Posy Wednesday March 22 830 pm
Pesach Cooking Class
Tuesday March 28 700pm Cost $36
For more info bethjacoborg
Pesach U Why the Obsession wChametz
Thursday March 30 730 pm Rabbi David Lapin
Beth Jacob Members registered for AIPAC Policy Conference March 26-28 2017
Susan Benyowitz
Zvi Bronson
Edward Czuker
Elissa Czuker
Sarah Czuker
Elana Czuker
Eddie Delshad
Jess Dolgin
Michelle Dolgin
Michael Drath
Natasha Drath
Joseph Englanoff
Gilat Englanoff
Justine Englanoff
Nicole Englanoff
Miriam Escovitz
Dr Simon Etehad
Jack Fenigstein
Carrol Fenigstein
Caleb Friedman
Ramin Gabbay
Jeremy Garelick
Samantha Garelick
Effie Goldberg
Judith Goldberg
Mark Goldin
Anne Goldin
Hilary Hellman
Melody Javidzad
Dmitriy Katsel
Isabella Kest
Noah Kest
Wayne Klitofsky
Lauren Klitofsky
Henry Manoucheri
Daniela Massachi
Laurel Meisel
Vic Mellon
Leon Meyers
Lisa Meyers
Dr Albert Lavi
Magda Lazovsky
Chavee Lerer
Enrique Mannheim
Katalin Mannheim
Ilana Melmed
Shlomo Melmed
Joseph Miskabi
Gerald Naftalin
Nessa Naftalin
Malka Namvar
Mitch Parver
Karen Parver
Michele Poltorak
Leonid Pustilnikov
Shenna Razi
Dr Daniel Reich
Eitan Remer
Yona Remer
Weston Richter
Denise Richter
Linda Rohatiner
Shelly Rosenfeld
Roz Rothstein
Jerry Rothstein
Daniel Samson
Rivkie Samson
Tamara Samson
Yardena Samson
Lee Samson
Allen Samson
Esther Hess
Elliott Samson
David Schlacht
Harriet Schlacht
Tali Schlacht
Rina Scott Cowan
Louis Sorger
Erich Sorger
Raviv Surpin
Tanya Surpin
Howard Szabo
Helen Szabo
Mikey Szabo
William Tenenblatt
Anna Tenenblatt
Kalman Topp
Rachelli Topp
Tzippora Topp
Ayelet Topp
Shelley Topp
Ella Weinbach
Helga Weinbach
Steven Weinstock
Shelley Weinstock
Sharon Winer
The Four Portions and its Finale-by Rabbi Kalman Topp During this season we read four parshiyot that are supplementary to our weekly Torah reading
on Shabbat Shekalim which discusses the annual contribution of the half shekel Zachor which
recalls Amalek Parah which outlines the purifying ashes of the red heifer and Hachodesh which
celebrates the month of Nissan and the laws of Pesach Aside from each portionrsquos specific
theme can we find an overarching theme that connects these four parshiyot
In the Haftorah for Tisha Brsquoav we read the verses in Yirmiyahu 922-23 which declare
ה אמר יהוה אל את יתהלל -כי אם רו יתהלל עשיר בעש -יתהלל הגבור בגבורתו אל-יתהלל חכם בחכמתו ואל-כ בזע אותי ץ--המתהלל השכל ויד ד משפט וצדקה באר ס ה ח ש לה חפצת -כי כי אני יהוה ע יהוה -י נאםבא
ldquoThus says G-d Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom neither let the mighty man glory in
his might let not the rich man glory in his riches rather let him that wants to be glorified be
praised with this that he understands and knows Me that I am G-d who exercises mercy jus-
tice and righteousness in the earth for in these things I delight says G-drdquo
Rav Aharon Soloveitchik ztrsquol explained that these verses are the key to understanding the
thematic thread between the four portions The first expression- that a wise person should not
boast because of his or her wisdom- is reflected by the portion of Parah Even King Solomon
the wisest of human beings openly expresses his frustration with the incomprehensibility of the
red heifer There is no compelling logical explanation as to why the heiferrsquos ashes defile the
pure and yet purify the defiled The red heifer reminds us about the limits of our wisdom and
that some things we as mortals will never understand some questions for which we will never find answers
The second expression- that a strong man should not boast because of his physical might- is
reflected by the portion of Zachor Amalek had the qualitative military edge Yet they were
defeated by the weaker Jewish army because the Jews possessed the power of faith
The third expression- that a wealthy person should not boast due to his wealth is symbolized by
the portion of shekalim With the half shekel there was no distinction between the wealthy and
the poor For the census the sockets and communal sacrifices- all of which were destinations of
the half shekel contribution- all Jews were equal partners and not divided by economic class
Wisdom strength and wealth are all each in their own way very worthwhile pursuits Each
one however has its limitations and requires a certain sense of perspective Shekalim Zachor
and Parah make sure that we approach these pursuits properly The general perspective to keep
in mind is that these pursuits are not ends but rather means to a goal That grander goal is to utilize our resources to perform mitzvoth and to develop a strong healthy relationship with our
Creator which is symbolized by the last special portion
Parshat Hachodesh In the portion of Hachodesh from the book of Exodus the relationship be-
tween the Jewish nation and G-d begins to develop in a significant way through the obligation
of mitzvot In fact Hachodesh hazeh lachem sanctifying the new moon is the first mitzvah
given to the Jewish people as a nation
Wisdom strength and wealth are wonderful but if youmdashand our community- really want praise
as the verse in Yirmiyahu states let us use those talents and possessions to come to know G-d
to develop a relationship with Him and emulate his ways of mercy generosity and social justice
because in these G-d truly delights
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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Yerushalayim
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Federation ShabbatmdashMarch 18 Shabbat Morning Speaker
Jay Sanderson President amp CEO of the
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YP Conversation Over Wine and Cheese Monday March 20
ldquoAsk the Rabbirdquo with Rabbi Topp
Pesach Sedarim April 10 and 11
First night led by Rabbi Posy Second night led by Rabbi Topp
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Helga Weinbach
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Shelley Weinstock
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The Four Portions and its Finale-by Rabbi Kalman Topp During this season we read four parshiyot that are supplementary to our weekly Torah reading
on Shabbat Shekalim which discusses the annual contribution of the half shekel Zachor which
recalls Amalek Parah which outlines the purifying ashes of the red heifer and Hachodesh which
celebrates the month of Nissan and the laws of Pesach Aside from each portionrsquos specific
theme can we find an overarching theme that connects these four parshiyot
In the Haftorah for Tisha Brsquoav we read the verses in Yirmiyahu 922-23 which declare
ה אמר יהוה אל את יתהלל -כי אם רו יתהלל עשיר בעש -יתהלל הגבור בגבורתו אל-יתהלל חכם בחכמתו ואל-כ בזע אותי ץ--המתהלל השכל ויד ד משפט וצדקה באר ס ה ח ש לה חפצת -כי כי אני יהוה ע יהוה -י נאםבא
ldquoThus says G-d Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom neither let the mighty man glory in
his might let not the rich man glory in his riches rather let him that wants to be glorified be
praised with this that he understands and knows Me that I am G-d who exercises mercy jus-
tice and righteousness in the earth for in these things I delight says G-drdquo
Rav Aharon Soloveitchik ztrsquol explained that these verses are the key to understanding the
thematic thread between the four portions The first expression- that a wise person should not
boast because of his or her wisdom- is reflected by the portion of Parah Even King Solomon
the wisest of human beings openly expresses his frustration with the incomprehensibility of the
red heifer There is no compelling logical explanation as to why the heiferrsquos ashes defile the
pure and yet purify the defiled The red heifer reminds us about the limits of our wisdom and
that some things we as mortals will never understand some questions for which we will never find answers
The second expression- that a strong man should not boast because of his physical might- is
reflected by the portion of Zachor Amalek had the qualitative military edge Yet they were
defeated by the weaker Jewish army because the Jews possessed the power of faith
The third expression- that a wealthy person should not boast due to his wealth is symbolized by
the portion of shekalim With the half shekel there was no distinction between the wealthy and
the poor For the census the sockets and communal sacrifices- all of which were destinations of
the half shekel contribution- all Jews were equal partners and not divided by economic class
Wisdom strength and wealth are all each in their own way very worthwhile pursuits Each
one however has its limitations and requires a certain sense of perspective Shekalim Zachor
and Parah make sure that we approach these pursuits properly The general perspective to keep
in mind is that these pursuits are not ends but rather means to a goal That grander goal is to utilize our resources to perform mitzvoth and to develop a strong healthy relationship with our
Creator which is symbolized by the last special portion
Parshat Hachodesh In the portion of Hachodesh from the book of Exodus the relationship be-
tween the Jewish nation and G-d begins to develop in a significant way through the obligation
of mitzvot In fact Hachodesh hazeh lachem sanctifying the new moon is the first mitzvah
given to the Jewish people as a nation
Wisdom strength and wealth are wonderful but if youmdashand our community- really want praise
as the verse in Yirmiyahu states let us use those talents and possessions to come to know G-d
to develop a relationship with Him and emulate his ways of mercy generosity and social justice
because in these G-d truly delights
Beth Jacob Members registered for AIPAC Policy Conference March 26-28 2017
Susan Benyowitz
Zvi Bronson
Edward Czuker
Elissa Czuker
Sarah Czuker
Elana Czuker
Eddie Delshad
Jess Dolgin
Michelle Dolgin
Michael Drath
Natasha Drath
Joseph Englanoff
Gilat Englanoff
Justine Englanoff
Nicole Englanoff
Miriam Escovitz
Dr Simon Etehad
Jack Fenigstein
Carrol Fenigstein
Caleb Friedman
Ramin Gabbay
Jeremy Garelick
Samantha Garelick
Effie Goldberg
Judith Goldberg
Mark Goldin
Anne Goldin
Hilary Hellman
Melody Javidzad
Dmitriy Katsel
Isabella Kest
Noah Kest
Wayne Klitofsky
Lauren Klitofsky
Henry Manoucheri
Daniela Massachi
Laurel Meisel
Vic Mellon
Leon Meyers
Lisa Meyers
Dr Albert Lavi
Magda Lazovsky
Chavee Lerer
Enrique Mannheim
Katalin Mannheim
Ilana Melmed
Shlomo Melmed
Joseph Miskabi
Gerald Naftalin
Nessa Naftalin
Malka Namvar
Mitch Parver
Karen Parver
Michele Poltorak
Leonid Pustilnikov
Shenna Razi
Dr Daniel Reich
Eitan Remer
Yona Remer
Weston Richter
Denise Richter
Linda Rohatiner
Shelly Rosenfeld
Roz Rothstein
Jerry Rothstein
Daniel Samson
Rivkie Samson
Tamara Samson
Yardena Samson
Lee Samson
Allen Samson
Esther Hess
Elliott Samson
David Schlacht
Harriet Schlacht
Tali Schlacht
Rina Scott Cowan
Louis Sorger
Erich Sorger
Raviv Surpin
Tanya Surpin
Howard Szabo
Helen Szabo
Mikey Szabo
William Tenenblatt
Anna Tenenblatt
Kalman Topp
Rachelli Topp
Tzippora Topp
Ayelet Topp
Shelley Topp
Ella Weinbach
Helga Weinbach
Steven Weinstock
Shelley Weinstock
Sharon Winer
The Four Portions and its Finale-by Rabbi Kalman Topp During this season we read four parshiyot that are supplementary to our weekly Torah reading
on Shabbat Shekalim which discusses the annual contribution of the half shekel Zachor which
recalls Amalek Parah which outlines the purifying ashes of the red heifer and Hachodesh which
celebrates the month of Nissan and the laws of Pesach Aside from each portionrsquos specific
theme can we find an overarching theme that connects these four parshiyot
In the Haftorah for Tisha Brsquoav we read the verses in Yirmiyahu 922-23 which declare
ה אמר יהוה אל את יתהלל -כי אם רו יתהלל עשיר בעש -יתהלל הגבור בגבורתו אל-יתהלל חכם בחכמתו ואל-כ בזע אותי ץ--המתהלל השכל ויד ד משפט וצדקה באר ס ה ח ש לה חפצת -כי כי אני יהוה ע יהוה -י נאםבא
ldquoThus says G-d Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom neither let the mighty man glory in
his might let not the rich man glory in his riches rather let him that wants to be glorified be
praised with this that he understands and knows Me that I am G-d who exercises mercy jus-
tice and righteousness in the earth for in these things I delight says G-drdquo
Rav Aharon Soloveitchik ztrsquol explained that these verses are the key to understanding the
thematic thread between the four portions The first expression- that a wise person should not
boast because of his or her wisdom- is reflected by the portion of Parah Even King Solomon
the wisest of human beings openly expresses his frustration with the incomprehensibility of the
red heifer There is no compelling logical explanation as to why the heiferrsquos ashes defile the
pure and yet purify the defiled The red heifer reminds us about the limits of our wisdom and
that some things we as mortals will never understand some questions for which we will never find answers
The second expression- that a strong man should not boast because of his physical might- is
reflected by the portion of Zachor Amalek had the qualitative military edge Yet they were
defeated by the weaker Jewish army because the Jews possessed the power of faith
The third expression- that a wealthy person should not boast due to his wealth is symbolized by
the portion of shekalim With the half shekel there was no distinction between the wealthy and
the poor For the census the sockets and communal sacrifices- all of which were destinations of
the half shekel contribution- all Jews were equal partners and not divided by economic class
Wisdom strength and wealth are all each in their own way very worthwhile pursuits Each
one however has its limitations and requires a certain sense of perspective Shekalim Zachor
and Parah make sure that we approach these pursuits properly The general perspective to keep
in mind is that these pursuits are not ends but rather means to a goal That grander goal is to utilize our resources to perform mitzvoth and to develop a strong healthy relationship with our
Creator which is symbolized by the last special portion
Parshat Hachodesh In the portion of Hachodesh from the book of Exodus the relationship be-
tween the Jewish nation and G-d begins to develop in a significant way through the obligation
of mitzvot In fact Hachodesh hazeh lachem sanctifying the new moon is the first mitzvah
given to the Jewish people as a nation
Wisdom strength and wealth are wonderful but if youmdashand our community- really want praise
as the verse in Yirmiyahu states let us use those talents and possessions to come to know G-d
to develop a relationship with Him and emulate his ways of mercy generosity and social justice
because in these G-d truly delights
The Four Portions and its Finale-by Rabbi Kalman Topp During this season we read four parshiyot that are supplementary to our weekly Torah reading
on Shabbat Shekalim which discusses the annual contribution of the half shekel Zachor which
recalls Amalek Parah which outlines the purifying ashes of the red heifer and Hachodesh which
celebrates the month of Nissan and the laws of Pesach Aside from each portionrsquos specific
theme can we find an overarching theme that connects these four parshiyot
In the Haftorah for Tisha Brsquoav we read the verses in Yirmiyahu 922-23 which declare
ה אמר יהוה אל את יתהלל -כי אם רו יתהלל עשיר בעש -יתהלל הגבור בגבורתו אל-יתהלל חכם בחכמתו ואל-כ בזע אותי ץ--המתהלל השכל ויד ד משפט וצדקה באר ס ה ח ש לה חפצת -כי כי אני יהוה ע יהוה -י נאםבא
ldquoThus says G-d Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom neither let the mighty man glory in
his might let not the rich man glory in his riches rather let him that wants to be glorified be
praised with this that he understands and knows Me that I am G-d who exercises mercy jus-
tice and righteousness in the earth for in these things I delight says G-drdquo
Rav Aharon Soloveitchik ztrsquol explained that these verses are the key to understanding the
thematic thread between the four portions The first expression- that a wise person should not
boast because of his or her wisdom- is reflected by the portion of Parah Even King Solomon
the wisest of human beings openly expresses his frustration with the incomprehensibility of the
red heifer There is no compelling logical explanation as to why the heiferrsquos ashes defile the
pure and yet purify the defiled The red heifer reminds us about the limits of our wisdom and
that some things we as mortals will never understand some questions for which we will never find answers
The second expression- that a strong man should not boast because of his physical might- is
reflected by the portion of Zachor Amalek had the qualitative military edge Yet they were
defeated by the weaker Jewish army because the Jews possessed the power of faith
The third expression- that a wealthy person should not boast due to his wealth is symbolized by
the portion of shekalim With the half shekel there was no distinction between the wealthy and
the poor For the census the sockets and communal sacrifices- all of which were destinations of
the half shekel contribution- all Jews were equal partners and not divided by economic class
Wisdom strength and wealth are all each in their own way very worthwhile pursuits Each
one however has its limitations and requires a certain sense of perspective Shekalim Zachor
and Parah make sure that we approach these pursuits properly The general perspective to keep
in mind is that these pursuits are not ends but rather means to a goal That grander goal is to utilize our resources to perform mitzvoth and to develop a strong healthy relationship with our
Creator which is symbolized by the last special portion
Parshat Hachodesh In the portion of Hachodesh from the book of Exodus the relationship be-
tween the Jewish nation and G-d begins to develop in a significant way through the obligation
of mitzvot In fact Hachodesh hazeh lachem sanctifying the new moon is the first mitzvah
given to the Jewish people as a nation
Wisdom strength and wealth are wonderful but if youmdashand our community- really want praise
as the verse in Yirmiyahu states let us use those talents and possessions to come to know G-d
to develop a relationship with Him and emulate his ways of mercy generosity and social justice
because in these G-d truly delights