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  • Have you delighted in the people you have met?
  • Have you  joined in the song of our tefillah?
  • Have you savored a plate of delicious chulent  after davening?
  • Have your children enjoyed going to Rechov Yeladim?

Then it’s time to become part of the BDJ family and JOIN! We value your membership. PLEASE JOIN US TODAY

Please contact our executive director Amram Hassan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out just how easy it can be.

Candlelighting: 5:07 PM


Mincha: @ 5:05 PM

Kabbalat Shabbat: The service will be led by Cantor Rabbi Lionel Rosenfeld (Western Marble Arch Synagogue) and Cantor Jonny Turgel (Stanmore & Canons Park Synagogue), accompanied by The Shabbaton Choir (London, England) under the musical direction of Stephen Levey.  In the Main Sanctuary


Beshallah

Parsha Insights

Hilchot Shabbat Learning and Minyan

Will Resume Next Week

Haftarah Study Group

Join us for an ongoing weekly short study session on the week's Haftarah from 8:45 to 9:00 AM. Participants are welcome to use either the Hebrew or English text. If you are interested in the Haftarah, would like to know your fellow daveners better, or just can't sleep late in the morning, please join us!

Teen Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at 9:30 am

Main Minyan @ 9:00 AM  in the
Main Sanctuary

9:27 AM is the latest time to fulfill the Mitzvah of reciting Shema. 
So please do so before shul!

Pesukei Dezimra:

Shacharit:

Anim Zmirot: Zev Kent

K'riat HaTorah: David Damast

Drasha: Rav Yehuda Hausman

Musaf: Robby Helperin

Everyone is invited to Kiddush hosted by BDJ in the Social Hall

Parsha class! 15 minutes AFTER Shabbat morning davening, in the Bet Midrash. Begins Tomorrow Shabbat. Parsha with Modern Commentators

With Rav Yehuda Hausman

Would you like to sponsor a Kiddush or Seuda Shelisheet on Shabbat? For details, please contact Amram by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Mincha

There will be NO Mincha at BDJ.  Mincha will be at YICC at 4:20 pm where the Chief Rabbi will be speaking at Seuda Shelisheet

BDJ Beverlywood Mincha is cancelled for this Shabbat and will resume next Shabbat February 11th.

Havdallah 6:05 PM

Attention Teenagers:  
Purim's around the corner!

Interested in reading a chapter or two of the Megillah this year?  Whether in Shirat Chana or the shul's 10 am reading on Purim morning, we're happy to help you participate!  Please contact Alec Schramm for details.

Tonight Friday February 3rd, BDJ has the great pleasure and honor of hosting The Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, Lord Sacks.

The Chief Rabbi will deliver the Dvar Torah between Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv, and the Chief Rabbi’s Shabbaton choir will lead the davening (integrating BDJ’s penchant for Carlebach). Mincha will begin at 5:05, and we’ll be davening in the Main Sanctuary.

 

On Shabbat morning, the community at-large is invited to daven with, and hear Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks at Beth Jacob Congregation.  Rav Yosef will be there representing BDJ, and everyone who would like to participate is encouraged to come.  Regular Davening and Youth programming will take place at BDJ.

Mazal Tov to Our Big Winners at last Sunday’s

QUIZ SHOW: Mayer Bick & Gail Katz; Ari & Lindi Vanderwalde; Brian Ash & Avigayil Metal; Michai Mazar and Adam Lewis!

 



A big KOL HAKAVOD to our Quiz Show committee for making this year’s fundraiser one of the best ever!  Maure Gardner, Vicki Helfand, Sheldon & Batsheva Kasdan, Eve Wettstein Meyerson, Shani Rotkovitz, Marnin & Alison Weinreb, Abigail Yasgur,

Dalia Youngerwood, Maryam Maleki, and Alex Fax!

The Winning Table!



Our hosts and MC at the BDJ Quiz Show,

Alex Fax, Josh Pashman & Jenny Medina Pashman.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Committee Co-Chairs Josh Pashman and Jenny Medina Pashman!


On Shabbat morning, February 11th we will have the honor of being addressed by Mr. David Siegel the Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles.

Consul General Siegel is a dynamic and thought-provoking speaker who has taken Los Angeles by storm!  And as the son of a rabbi, he has a particular understanding for communities such as ours. Consul General Siegel will address us during davening, and afterwards will host a question and answer session.

DAVID SIEGEL assumed the post of Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles in August 2011, where he serves as the senior representative of the State of Israel to the Southwestern United States. Most recently, Mr. Siegel served as Chief of Staff to Israel's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. In this role, he was involved in policy formulation and decision-making at the senior levels of Israel's foreign policy establishment.

Mr. Siegel graduated from the University of Vermont with a B.A. in Political Science and earned a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in Boston. He served as a Commander in the Israel Defense Forces.

Consul General Siegel is married to Myra Clark-Siegel, and they have three young children.

 

This past Wednesday’s Tikkun Olam Lunch in the

Social Hall, with over 100 attendees.

Halacha How To

With thanks to Jonah Lowenfeld and the Jewish Journal, the halachik issue of vegetables and bugs is squarely on everyone’s radar. Taking advantage of the moment I will, beginning next Shabbat, brush off and refresh the Halacha How-To series I printed on this topic several years ago. As a framing comment: the requirement to take steps to avoid consuming bugs is a real one, and mustn’t simply be dismissed as a “chumra” (stringency) – or worse. At the same time, the halachik system has tried and true, widely applied principles designed to make halachik observance workable and not paralyzing. The failure to apply these principles to the bugs issue is what leads to some of the strange-sounding information that you may have read last week.



PLEASE NOTE THE MANY EVENTS DURING

BDJ’s MEGA Weekend - February 24-25th!

February 24th Friday Night ONEG

with Dr. Isaiah M. Gafni

"That’s not what the Bible says! - Divergent Versions of Biblical Stories in the Second Temple Period"

Information on time and place coming soon!


BDJ BOOMERS LUNCHEON on Shabbat February 25th. Boomers will have the opportunity to have lunch and a special lecture with Dr. Isaiah M. Gafni.  Dr. Gafni is the Sol Rosenbloom Professor of Jewish History at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he earned his Ph.D. and has taught for more than 40 years.  He always has something thought provoking to teach us.  Dr. Gafni will discuss Tension Among the Rabbis: On Parallel Stories in the Bavli and Yerushalmi and their Historical Implications."

Lunch is $25 for members and $35 for non members.

Please RSVP to Amram or to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Scholar in Residence:  Rabbi Alan Brill

Author and Religion Professor at Seton Hall University
Shabbat Feb. 25, 2012
Mincha 4:45, Sueda Shlisheet at 5:10


Do Religious Zionists, British Chief Rabbis, and YU Roshei Yeshiva share the same religion? This lecture will discuss Modern Orthodoxy as a cluster of 12 different groups that are, unfortunately, lumped together. The differences are not right and left but different conceptions of religion within modernity. We will tease out how these groups have different conceptions of ethics, Bible and Talmud study, marriage, and vision of Judaism.

B’nai David-Judea & MATI (Israeli Community Center) invite you to a film night: “Brothers”

About the Film:

Dan chooses to work on the land, living in a kibbutz in south of Israel. Aaron, his brother is a doctor of law and philosophy and distinguished scholar of the Torah.  He comes to Jerusalem from the US to defend the rights of Torah students. The conflict which arises between the two brothers reflects that of a society torn between its religious and political principles. With restrictions on the increase and injustices multi-playing, Israel today is on the brink of civil war. This film opens a subtle yet essential debate on the question of the separation of the state and religion in Israel.  Director: Igaal Niddam
Awards/Other Festivals: Nominated for Best Feature, European Film Academy 2009; Best Actress and Best Actor

When: Saturday Night February 25th at 7:30 PM

Cost: $10 in advance/ $15 at the door
Where: Temple Emanuel- 8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills,

RSVP and ticket purchase: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


LimmudLA Conference 2012 | Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa

Friday, February 17 – Sunday, February 19

Great People, Great Community, Great Learning
Presenters include: R' Shmuley Boteach, R' Michael J. Broyde, Everett Fox, Rori Picker Neiss, R' Zvi Hirshfeld and Y-Love w/ Diwon
Special Family Discount

For more information go to www.limmudla.org

The Orthodox Social Justice organization Uri L’Tzedek (whose president is our own Rav Shmuly) has picked up the work of certifying local restaurants as treating their employees legally and fairly. You can now spot the organization’s Tav HaYosher certificate in the following establishments:

Shawarma Palace - 8879 Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 777-0402 Le Shack Bistro at UCLA Hillel –  574 Hilgard Ave, LA, CA 90024 (310) 208-3081 Pico Kosher Cafe - 8944 W Pico Blvd., LA, 90035 CA (310) 385-9592 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Hillel at UCLA - 574 Hilgard Ave. LA, CA 90024 The Nut House - 8664 W Pico Blvd., LA, CA 90035 (310) 869 3124 Milky's Frozen Yogurt - 1429 S. Robertson Bl., LA, CA 90035, (424) 354-3197

Mexikosher - 8832 W Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035, (310) 271-0900
Schnitzly - 9216 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90035, 424-249-3565

Please consider patronizing these businesses!


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    לבנות את ביתנו

     

    We’re building our home

    B’nai David-Judea

    New in town? Or just new to shul? We'd love to meet you, and nine out of ten times we'll find you. But, just in case you're that one in ten, please say hello to a friendly looking stranger. He or she can introduce you to Rabbi Kanefsky, executive director Amram Hassan, or any member of our official welcome wagon:

     

    Sari Abrams - Chair person,

    Dan Schechter,   Robert Smith,  Elizabeth Baron ,
    David Waghalter, 
    If you would like, they would be happy to invite you for a home hospitality Shabbat lunch as well.

    Dear Friends

    If you should notice

    that one of our young-at-heart members

    is missing from Shul for some time,

    please let Amram or Rabbi Kanefsky know. We want to stay connected.

    Thank you.

    BDJBabies

    Attention, parents of Babies and Toddlers:

    BDJBabies

    BDJ Babies is B’nai David-Judea's baby and toddler group.  We have monthly tot Shabbat programs and/or Shabbat lunches, play dates, family-friendly weekend activities, speakers, and educational programs.   Please email Lisa Kolieb at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to get more information and to get involved.

    Bnei Akiva:

    BNEI AKIVA EVENTS— Shabbat Afternoon Snif Programs will resume after winter break on February 4th!! Have fun and keep safe! February 10th-11th V’Za’Ch Shabbaton (6th,7th & 8th Grades). Details coming soon! SAVE-THE-DATE: Tuesday, February 14th at 7pm EVENING OF JEWISH HEROISM community program.

    For more information please call Shimi Baras 310-988-0390. Shabbat Shalom!

Tikkun Olam

    SOVA Food Drive continues!

    NCSY

    NCSY Summer Program applications are open!!

    Apply and learn more @ ncsysummer.com

    Back to School Skate Night, Motzai Shabbat January 28

    @ Culver Ice Arena at 8 pm

    DNL Mondays @ Pizza World at 7:00pm

    Latte & Learning, Tuesdays @ 233 S. Beverly Dr at 7:30pm

    Drop-In Thursdays @ NCSY Office on W Pico Blvd at 7 pm

    NCSY Presents Torah High! College credits for High School Students!

    Offering Dynamic Courses in Bible Studies and Hebrew Language!

    Now enrolling for Fall 2011.

    For more info Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 310-229-9000 ext 209

    BDJ’s EVACUATION PROCEDURES

    In case of an emergency that forces us to evacuate the building, please do the following:

    • Go out the nearest exit and walk directly to Alcott Street.
    • Parents of children under 4 years of age should go up the courtyard stairs to Rechov Yeladim and get their children before exiting the building.
    • The counselors will bring all other children in Rechov Yeladim to Alcott Street.
    • Adult congregants are asked to assist friends who have difficulty walking and to advise these people in advance of your intention to take on this responsibility.
    • Do not use the elevator in case of an emergency.
    • Do not congregate in front of the shul on Pico Blvd. or behind the shul in the alley.
    • Remain silent during an evacuation so that you can hear instructions.

    NOTE:  Be aware and vigilant at all times.  Report suspicious behavior to Amram Hassan.

    The local police, the FBI, and Homeland Security all stress that it is our responsibility to keep a watchful eye on our facilities.  Security services traditionally arrive after an emergency has occurred.  The only way they can be on site before catastrophe strikes is if we are continually vigilant and alert enough to call them immediately if we notice something amiss.

    Strict adherence to these instructions in the event of a true emergency is vital to everyone’s safety. On behalf of Rabbi Kanefsky, the synagogue administration, and the members of the Security Committee, I would like to thank you in advance for your full and ongoing cooperation in all security matters.  Shabbat Shalom!


    Simcha, Bar Mitzvah anniversary…?

    You want/need an Aliya, but don’t know

    how to go about it, whom to ask?

    Please see our floor Gabbaim:

    Ranon Kent or Eric Schneider

    or contact them via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

    Yahrzeit, Simcha, Bat Mitzvah anniversary…?

    Would you like to carry the Torah,

    but don’t know how to go about it, who to ask?

    Please see Adaire Klein:

     


    or contact her via email @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

    Upcoming Community Events

    Announcements:


    העוסקים בצרכי צבור באמונה
    Those who faithfully attend to the needs of the community

    Hospitals have adopted a strict privacy policy which prohibits them from notifying us when our members are admitted to their facility. If you become ill, please call us or have a family member call us.  Our Chessed Committee can arrange for regular hospital visits and there are special prayers for Refuah Shelemah (healing) that can be said. please call our synagogue office 310-276-9269 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as we are your B’nai David-Judea family and we care.



    We pray for the Speedy Recovery of:

    February 2012

    Shayna bat Pesha (Ranon Kent’s grandmother)

    Rosa bat Rivka (Aharon Shimoni's mother)

    Chaya bat Tova Bleima (Sorel Lainer’s mother)

    Naomi Eta bat Masha (Nan Gold’s sister-in-law)

    Michael ben Batya (Rena Dinin Katrikh's father)

    Shulamit bat Ruchel Sheyna (Selma Framson)

    Devorah bat Hannah (Rhoda Weisman’s mother)

    Hanan ben Sara Rut (Ira Salper)

    Jehudit Zdabe bat Esther (Susie Wozniak)

    Rafael Chezkiyahu Chaim Reuven ben Sadie (Robert Edelman)

    Yocheved bat Chana Frayda (Jeff Fishman's mother)

    Levi ben Sara Yael (Leland Erickson)

    Tzirel bat Sofie (Shirley Narin, Andrea Gill's mother)

    Baruch ben Chaya ( Barry Tischler)

    Avraham Mordechai ben Esther Bashe (Alex Greenberger)

    Shayna bas Etel (Jenny Gelb's mother)

    Haim Reuven ben Devorah Miriam

    Rella Miriam bat Ella (Sabrina Gillespie's mother)

    Miriam bat Tziunit (Sabrina Gillespie friend's mother)

    (Friends: the Misheberach list is begun anew on the first Shabbat of each Hebrew month.  To include someone on the list, please email, fax or mail the name to the office by the Thursday prior to Shabbat. Due to lack of space, this list is for immediate family only. You may also insert a name at the time of the Misheberach when the rabbi/gabbai pauses.)