OCTOBER 12, 2013 - SHABBAT LECH LECHA - CHESHVAN 8, 5774

 

EREV SHABBAT: FRI OCT. 11

Candle Lighting: 6:11 PM

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:15 PM

 

SHABBAT: SAT OCT 12

Rambam Hilchot Hanuka w/ Rabbi Meyers: 8:00 AM

Shahrit: 8:25 AM

Fundamentals: Resumes Oct. 19th

Munch N' Learn at Rabbi's house: 4:00 PM

Perasha Insights w/ Rabbi Meyers: 4:45PM

Tefila Class w/ Hazzan Nuna: 5:00 PM
Minha, Seuda & Arvit: 5:45 PM

Devar Torah by our very good member: Benjamina Menashe
Havdala not before: 7:12 PM

 

WEEKDAY SERVICES

Sunday Shahrit: 8:00 am

M, Th Shahrit: 6:50 am

T, W, F Shahrit: 7:00 am

S-Th: Minha/Arvit: 6:00 pm

 

WEEKDAY MINHA/ARVIT NOW AT 6:00PM

The days are getting shorter and weekday Mincha & Arvit is getting earlier. Please join us every weekday, Monday through Thursday at 6:00 PM for Mincha & Arvit services. Weekday Mincha/Arvit will continue at 6pm through October 17th.

 

MUNCH N' LEARN IS BACK! THIS SHABBAT

Munch N' Learn for kids with Rabbi Meyers is back this Shabbat. Great learning and snacking with Rabbi Meyers, 4pm At the Meyers' home.

 

CHUMASH IN HEBREW MONDAYS AT 8PM

All of our Hebrew speakers are invited to join us for a review of the weekly Torah portion conducted entirely in Hebrew. Rabbi Meyers will provide you with new insights and a fresh understanding of our ancient texts. Every Monday night at Ezra Bessaroth at 8PM

 

MAZAL TOV

We extend a hearty Ezra Bessaroth Mazal Tov to Dr. Paul Sytman, Michael Behar and Ophir Amon on the anniversary of their Bar Mitzvot this Shabbat. We wish these fine young men many more years of good health and happiness. Munchos y buenos. Send your Mazal Tov announcements to ezrabessaroth@msn.com .

 

LADIES BAKING ON MONDAYS & THURSDAYS

The wonderful women (and a few pretty good men) of the Ezra Bessaroth Ladies Auxiliary are baking those delectable Sephardic treats once again. Join this delightful group every Monday & Thursday. Kid around, echar lashon and bake away. Your help is needed, no cooking skills required, just bring a fun spirit and willing hands. For more information and bakng times contact Leslie Galanti at lesjack2@msn.com .

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE AT KGH - SAT. OCT. 19

Sephardic community services will be held at the Kline Galland Home on the Shabbat of October 19th at 8:45am. This is a beautiful effort to treat our elders to an authentic Sephardic Shabbat service. Volunteer readers and are always appreciated. For more information please contact Rabbi Benjy Owen at benjy_owen@hotmal.com.

 

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL PROGRAM FOR HARAV OVADIA YOSEF (zt"l) SUN. OCT. 20 AT SBH

The entire community is invited to a special memorial program upon the recent passing of the great Torah sage, HaRav Ovadia Yosef. Shachrit services at Sephardic Bikur Holim on Sunday October 20th at 8:00 am. Services followed by light refreshment and Divre Torah based on the teachings of HaRav Ovadia Yosef. Sponsored by Congregation Ezra Bessaroth and Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation. For more information please contact Rabbi Ron-Ami Meyers at rabbimeyers@gmail.com

 

LOST - BLACK RAINCOAT

A black Michael Kors belted raincoat was lost in the EB coatroom around Simchat Torah. If you were at EB around that time and own a black raincoat, please check to make sure you didn't accidentally take home the wrong raincoat. If found please contact Susan at 206-722-5500

 

SEND US YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS

Share your special announcements or occasions with our readers. Help us welcome your out of town family or friends visiting EB. Send details to ezrabessaroth@msn.com

 

  

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

HEBREW CRASH COURSE STARTS OCT. 10
The Seattle Kollel is offering a crash course in Hebrew every Thursday night from October 10th to  November 7th. Just five weeks to learn to read Hebrew with The Seattle Kollel. No Charge. This course is offered in conjunction with the National Jewish Outreach Project. Classes will be at Island Crust Cafe, 7525 SE 24th Street on Mercer Island.  RSVP info@seattlekollel.org or 206-722-8289

 

RABBI SPIRO SHABBATON - OCT. 11 & 12

Congregations Sephardic Bikir Holim and Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath welcome Rabbi Ken Spiro on the Shabbat of October 11th/12th. Several wonderful lectures and Friday Night Shabbat Dinner at SBH. Cost: $25-Adults. $18-Kids 12 and under To make your reservation(s), For details please contact SBH Front Office-206-723-3028

 

RABBI LANDES AT OHR CHADASH - OCT. 11 & 12

Congregation Ohr Chadash is excited to be a hosting a special Shabbat with Rabbi Daniel Landes on the Shabbat of October 11th and 12th. Rabbi Daniel Landes is the director and Rosh HaYeshiva of Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem and New York City. The weekend includes a beautiful Shabbat dinner and four exciting lectures. All are invited and all lectures are free of charge although RSPV and pre-payment for Shabbat dinner is a must. For more information go to http://tinyurl.com/landes-Shabbat

 

VIDEO EVENT FOR WOMEN - SUN. OCT. 13

Join us at the Seattle Kollel for a Video Event on the *Yarzeit of Rachel Imeinu. Sunday, October 13th at 8:00 pm. Women and Girls, please join us for a special 1 hour video Sunday, October 13th at 8:00 pm for the 11th Annual Worldwide Event for the *Yarzeit of Rachel Imeinu. "Where Am I Headed? Connecting to our Spiritual GPS."  Shiruim by Rebbetzin Tehilla Jaeger and Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller. Introduction by HaRav Shmuel Kamenetsky, $5 admission goes to Aniyei Eretz Yisrael  For more information contact Elisheva Hiller 206-725-1349 . *Yarzeit is the Yiddish term for Meldatho.

 

TDS WINE & DINE - SUN. OCT. 13

Torah Day School invited you to enjoy an elegant four course dinner prepared by Chef Phil Klitzner, sample fine wines courtesy of the Royal Wine Co. At the home of Fred and Debbie Barber (6046 Lakeshore Dr. S.). Sunday, October 13th at 7:00 PM. $180.00 per person. RSVP at events@tdsseattle.org

 

JEWS OF TURKEY EXHIBIT - TUE. OCT. 15

The opening program of the Stroum UW Jewish Studies Program Jews of Turkey Exhibit will be held at UW Hillel on Tues Oct 15th at 6:30 PM. The exhibit titled: Turkey's Jews Revisited 1984 - 2012 will feature a lecture by photographer Laurence Salzmann. Kosher reception, at UW Hillel (4745 17th Ave NE). To register go to www.tinyurl.com/UWTURK

 

"BLACK IS A COLOR"  EXHIBIT- TUE OCT. 15

Renowned artist Stan Lebovic will be showing and speaking on his latest exhibit of photo-realist works of art which depict the Holocaust's profound and impact on the generations born from the horror. Explanatory essays detail the intent of each visual presentation. Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00 PM at the Seattle Kollel. Please visit Mr. Lebovic's website: http://blackisacolor.com

 

 "BEER, BRATS AND BERESHIT". SAT. NIGHT, OCT 19

BCMH Young Adults Community (YAC) presents, "Beer, Brats and Bereshit". Saturday night, October 19th, 8 pm. Guest speaker, Rabbi Meir Waxman. At Dan and Francine Birk's (5175 S Spencer). Event is free and open to singles and couples (ages 21-36). Questions? Please contact YAC Chairperson, Josh Russak redrussak@gmail.com

 

FEDERATION KICKOFF - SUN. OCT. 20
This year's special guest at The Seattle Jewish Federation Campaign Kickoff will be David Gergen, a senior political analyst for CNN who has advised four U.S. Presidents. The kickoff will take place at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, and will begin at 5:30 pm. For further details please contact info@jewishinseattle.org

 

SEPHARDIC MUSIC AT TURKFEST - SUN. OCT. 20

Sunday October 20th AT 2:00pm enjoy a fascinating lecture followed by Sephardic Music. Exhibit is open from 11am - 6pm in conjunction with TURKFEST 2013 Mosaic of Histories. Selected photos will be on display. All events at the Seattle Center Armory (305 Harrison Street). Turkfest details at http://turkfest.org/program/opening-reception/

 

JEWISH JOURNEY BEGINS OCTOBER 22
The Seattle Kollel Jewish Journey Part one begins on Tuesday, October 15th Classes include business ethics, the Jewish home, life cycle, Philosophy, Mysticism and the Jewish legal systems Tuesday evenings starting Tuesday October 22nd through June 2014 from 7:-9PM at The Seattle Kollel. Cost is $180 / entire year. Registration includes: classes, class handouts and quality Jewish books. For more info or to register please call 206.722.8289 or email info@seattlekollel.org

 

SBH GALA DINNER - SUN. OCT. 27

You are invited to a special evening honoring, for their years of dedication to the community, Al & Jeannie Maimon with the Community Achievement Award and Mr. Sol Halfon with the Lifetime Recognition Award. Sunday October 27th. More information at www.sbhseattle.org

 

NCSY SHABBATON - SHABBAT OF NOV. 1-3

Get ready for the biggest Shabbaton in the Northwest! 200 people attended last year and we are expecting more this year plus some other great new events and activities including: Speaker Charlie Harary, That Massive Breakfast by Eli Varon you all love, Saturday Night Basketball Dodgeball Volleyball on Trampolines at a new venue including foam pit and more!!! Full Carnival Sunday including dunking. More info at www.seattlencsy.com ,

 

BCMH CERAMIC PAINTING - SUN. NOV. 10

BCMH Sisterhood Is painting ceramics at Emerald City Fired Arts (3333 Rainier Ave S., where Chubby & Tubby used to be) Sunday, November 10th, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Projects vary in cost from $5-$60 with the average cost around $18. RSVP's essential - no later than November 5th. Contact Rhonda@rhonda.rubin.name . Event is open to women of the Seattle Jewish community

  

HAZZAN AZOSE TO BE HONORED - SUN. NOV. 17

Mark your calendars and join us to honor a community legend at our Annual SHA Gala dinner. Hazzan Isaac Azose has made a priceless contribution to Jewish and Sephardic life in Seattle. The Seattle Hebrew Academy will be honoring the legacy of Hazzan Azose at the annual SHA gala Dinner, Sunday November 17th. More info forthcoming.

 

HADDASAH MUSEUM TOUR - SUN NOV. 3

Join the wonderful women of Beersheva Hadassah on a docent led tour of the Frye Art Museum. Sunday, November 3rd at 2:00 pm. Discussion and coffee to follow. Meet at the Museum or join a Carpool from SBH at 1:15 PM. Suggested donation is $10.00. RSVP at 206-723-1558 or beersheva.hadassah@gmail.com 

 

STANDWITHUS RECEPTION SUN NOV. 3

StandWithUs is the Northwest's premier on campus Israel advocacy organization. Please join us at Seattle's Town Hall on Sunday, November 3rd at 6pm to join us for our 2013 Annual StandWithUs Northwest Community Reception. Author, commentator, columnist and speaker Yossi Klein Halevi will keynote the event this year. Wonderful hors d'oeuvres from Leah's and free Israeli wines. Book signing Immediately Following. Doors open and reception begins at 6:00 pm. Program begins at 7:30 and ends at 9pm sharp Kosher laws strictly observed . Tickets are only $36 per person. To RSVP go to www.standwithus.com/chapters/northwest . For more information contact Rob Jacobs at RobertJ@StandWithUs.com

 

BCMH SHABBAT-CHANUKA DINNER - NOV 29

BCMH invites you to a lovely Shabbat-Chanuka dinner on Friday night, November 29th at 5:00pm. Cost is $20 per adult, $10 per child (4-11) and $60 family rate. Your payment is your reservation. Call BCMH at 206-721-0970 to RSVP.

 

LEGO FUN AT BCMH - SUN. DEC. 8

You and your kids will be amazed by the feats of engineering brilliance and just plain Lego fun demonstrated by master Lego builder Dan Parker, at BCMH On Sunday, , December 8th from 2:00-4:00 PM. $10 per child (members) $12 (non-members). Snacks will be served. Questions? Contact Julie Greene, BCMH Program Director at Julie@bcmhseattle.org.

 

MELDATHOS: Please RSVP with Hazzan Nuna if you plan to attend a weeknight Meldatho. Meldatho related questions? Contact Hazzan Yogev Nuna at 206-660-8481 oryogevnuna@gmail.com

 

Betty C. Kutoff

10/9/13

Heshvan 5

Zinaida Yagudayeva

10/9/13

Heshvan 5

Yeshaya Levy

10/10/13

Heshvan 6

Richard Steinbock

10/11/13

Heshvan 7

Morris Leton

10/12/13

Heshvan 8

Matilda A. Alhadeff

10/13/13

Heshvan 9

Victoria Piha

10/14/13

10 Cheshvan

Morris I. Israel

10/15/13

Heshvan 11

Joseph Sidis

10/15/13

Heshvan 11

Yehudah Basson

10/17/13

Heshvan 13

Varda Ben Rahamin

10/18/13

Heshvan 14

Pearl Uziel

10/19/13

Heshvan 15

Rebecca Castoriano

10/20/13

Heshvan 16

Solomon Glage

10/23/13

Hesvan 19

Sabatai Nahmias

10/23/13

Heshvan 19

Jack Galanti

10/23/13

19 Cheshvan

Myer Agoado

10/24/13

Heshvan 20

Moise Franco

10/25/13

Heshvan 21

David Chakofsky

10/25/13

Heshvan 21

Moise Franco

10/25/13

Heshvan 21

David Israel

10/25/13

Heshvan 21

Isaac Israel

10/25/13

Heshvan 21

Joseph Nahmias

10/25/13

Heshvan 21

Regina Sadis

10/25/13

Heshvan 21

Esther Peterman

10/25/13

Heshvan 21

Robert J. Benveniste

10/27/13

Heshvan 23

Esther Fisse

10/27/13

Heshvan 23

Louie Capeloto

10/28/13

Heshvan 24

Morris Leavitt

10/28/13

Heshvan 24

Calo Amon

10/29/13

Heshvan 25

Calo Amon

10/29/13

Heshvan 25

Esther Cohen

10/29/13

Heshvan 25

Robert Gustav

10/29/13

Heshvan 25

Robert Gustav

10/29/13

Heshvan 25

Meyer Fox

10/30/13

Heshvan 26

Joya Altabef

11/1/13

Heshvan 28

 

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