2008-08-16

1. 5:13 - Before Matan Torah, at Marah. (Shmot 15:25) 2. 5:16 - At Marah. (Shmot 15:25). 3. 6:4 - Hashem, who is now our G-d, but not [accepted as] G-d of the other nations, will eventually be [accepted as] the one and only G-d. 4. 6:5 - 1) With everything you own. 2) Whether Hashem treats you with kindness or harshness. 5. 6:7 - If asked a Torah question, one should be able to reply quickly and clearly. 6. 6:8 - Tot means two in Caspi. Fot means two in Afriki. Together they allude to the four sections of tefillin. 7. 6:13 - One who serves Hashem and reveres His name. 8. 7:7 - B'nei Yisrael are the humblest nation. 9. 7:9 - 2,000. 10. 7:10 - So that they get no reward in the next world.

B.J. YOUTH ACTIVITIES Shabbos Morning Schedule Kinder-Cong Pre-K and K in the Kinder-Cong room Boys grades 1-4 Youth Center Girls grades 1-4 Social Hall Girls grades 5-8 Apt. 7 with Mrs. Reitman (off this week) Shabbos afternoon groups led by for boys & girls grades K-5 in the social hall will be up and running in a few weeks. Please speak to Yisroel, or Adam for more information.

Kids event grades 1-8 Sunday August 17th INFLATABLE WORLD. Please speak youth advisors for more information Late Maariv 9:15 p.m. Sunday-Thursday sign up at least once a week

1. "Keep the Shabbat day as I have commanded you." When had Hashem previously commanded us to keep Shabbat? 2. Where did the Jewish People first receive the command to honor parents? 3. What is meant by "Hashem, our G-d, Hashem is One"? 4. What are two meanings of loving Hashem "with all your might"? 5. How well-versed must one be in Torah? 6. Where does the word totafot come from? 7. Who is fit to swear in Hashem's name? 8. What does it mean that the Jews are the "smallest nation"? 9. When someone serves Hashem with love, how many generations receive reward? 10. Why are evil-doers rewarded in this world?

Welcome to all of our guests and visitors who are here for Shabbos Nachamu Welcome to Rabbi Dov and Risa Moskowitz and family who moved from N.Y. and joined the Beth Jacob family Save the Date: Torah High School presents Rabbi Paysach Krohn September 11th, 2008

Happy Anniversary Kitty and Raphael Silverman celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary

Happy Birthday

Paul Schraer Kitty & Raphael Silverman (1 yr. old baby)

The reading for Parshas VaEschanan can be found on page 958. Note: The Shabbos Torah Reading is divided into 7 parts. Each section is called an Aliya literally: Go up since for each Aliya, one person "goes up" to make a bracha [blessing] on the Torah. Sefer Devarim is called "Mishneh Torah - The Review of the Torah" because it repeats over 100 mitzvos already mandated in the previous 4 Books. Rav S.R. Hirsch explains that of the 199 Mitzvos commanded in this book, more than 70 are new. The repeated mitzvos focus on areas that will be of greater immediate concern as they encounter the 7 Nations. For example, the prohibition against idol worship. Although already taught, it needed to be reiterated as the Jews would confront the inhabitants of Canaan, who were idolatrous. Those mitzvos whose application was the same, whether in the desert or in the Land, are not reviewed. In Parshas Vaeschanan Moshe continues his final instructions to the Bnai Yisroel. 1st & 2nd Aliyot: Moshe beseeched Hashem to enter the Land. However, he seemingly blamed the nation when his request was turned down. Moshe explained the foundation of our divine mission, which will be

recognized by the other nations. Moshe stressed allegiance to Hashem and the consequences to ourselves and our children if we do not keep the law. 3rd & 4th Aliyot: Moshe designated the Cities of Refuge, and reviewed the entire experience of Revelation. 4th, 5th & 6th Aliyot: Moshe stressed the reaction of the nation after the giving of the Torah, and forewarned them not deviate from the Torah, either to the right or the to the left. The first paragraph of Shema is recorded. (6:10-15) Moshe warned the people about the dangers of prosperity, and directed them to keep the commandments and remember the Exodus. Moshe forewarned them about the dangers of assimilation and told them to always remember that they are the Chosen People. Overview is courtesy of Rav Aron Tendler

Next Sunday, August 24th Annual Youth/Shul Kickoff BBQ Meet & Greet Old /New members 5:00—7:00 p.m. RSVP to the Shul

The Haftorah can be found on page 1196 Isaiah 40:1 - 40:26 This weeks Haftorah begins the 7 Haftorah of Consolation selected from the Navi Yishayah. In the aftermath of Tisha B'Av and the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash, Hashem embraces his children enveloping them in hope and love. It captures the imagery and emotion of a loving parent who after punishing a wayward child picks up the child and, with tears and hugs, kisses away the pain of distance and separation. Yishayah paints a picture of the Creator's majesty in nature and history. Prophesying 190 years before the Churban, he described the triumphant resurrection of Tzion & Yerushalayim. The exiled will have returned and the very hills of Va'etchanan STATS 45th of 54 sedras; 2nd of 11 in D'varim Written on 249 lines in a Sefer Torah, rank: 7th 21 Parshiyot; 5 open, 16 closed, rank: 7th (tied) 122 p'sukim - ranks 17th (2nd in D'varim) same as Vayak'hel & Ki Tavo; Va'etchanan is larger 1878 words; ranks 10th 7343 letters; ranks 10th Va'etchanan's p'sukim are longer than average, hence the jump from 17th to 10th in rank. MITZVOT:12 of 613 mitzvot, 8 positive and 4 prohibitions and many more that are counted elsewhere.

Jerusalem will testify to the eternity of Hashem and his chosen people. Our ultimate redemption will be far more than a return to Land and nationalism. It will herald the dawning of our greatest accomplishment as we ascend to our rightful place among the nations. "The word of the Prophet visualizes the time when the "Jacob" nation will in truth have become "Israel", and as the nations of priests of the world, will have accomplished its mission. Then Jerusalem will have become the center, the heart from which, and to which, not only the life stream of Israel, but also that of the whole of mankind intimately connected with Israel pulsates." Rav Hirsch

Kiddush Lunch sponsored by Kitty and Raphael Silverman in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary REFUAH SHELAIMAH Irving Bernhardt Rose Kraft Goldie Masliah Adella Adams Pessie Sonabend Doni Lepor Ralph Carson Rabbi Groundland Edith Wiseman Sheila Kunin

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SHABBOS SCHEDULE: Candlelighting………………….… .….7:15 p.m. Mincha …………………………...........6:30 p.m. Daf Hayomi Gittin 36..…....…………....7:45 a.m. Hashkama Minyan in Youth Ctr...……..7:45 a.m. Shacharis (main sanctuary)…….............8:45.a.m. Latest time for Shema…………………..9:32 a.m. Ladies class ………….....………….…..5:00 p.m. Pirkei Avos……………………………..5:15 p.m. Rabbi’s class……………….…....….…..6:00 p.m. Mincha…………………..….….….........6:55 p.m. Shalosh Seudos ………….... ..………....6:20 p.m. Shabbos Ends……...……….………. ...8:14 p.m.. Havdala

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE Sunday Ashkenaz Shacharis…..............8:00 a.m. Sunday Sephardic Shacharis…...……...7:45 a.m. Mon - Fri Shacharis………….....6:20 & 7:15 a.m. Sun-Thur Mincha ……….……………..7:10 p.m. Sun.—Thurs Maariv……….. …….…...9:15 p.m. Candlelighting August 22nd.…............7:07 pm Labor Day Weekend Shabbos August 30 Kiddush lunch in honor of Jazmon & Rami’s engagement Sunday, August 31 Dedication of New Beit Midrash in memory of Al Adatto & Bert Schloss Monday, Sept 1 Sephardic Torah Dedication in memory of Al Adatto Newly arrived cards for all occasions being sold from the Shul office. Come in and buy a few!!!

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Class Schedule Daf Yomi Mon—Fri…..….......6:15 am Sunday…..……...…7:00 am Shabbos…...…..…..7:45 am

Monday Ethics Class.…......10:45 am Prophets…………..0:00 pm. Ladies Chumash…..0:00 pm Gemara Iyun..…......0:00 pm

Tuesday Lunch N Learn 2nd & 4th Tuesday..0:00 pm Judaism 101...……..8:00 pm Gemara Iyun. …..…0:00 pm Torah Topics………8:30 pm

Wednesday Taste of Talmud…...7:45 pm Gemara Iyun..….......0:00 pm

Thursday Parshas Hashavua....8:00 pm Gemara Iyun..…......0:00 pm Summer schedule in effect please check class with the Rebbe, if class is on.

Mazal Tov to Kitty & Raphael Silverman celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Helen and Rami Vana on the birth of a granddaughter in Israel to their son Aviv Know someone who is looking for an apartment? Apartments available to rent. Call Propact @619.917.0592 or New Apt. Mgr. Doug at 619.490.8465 for rates and information