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Valley Beth Shalom Weekly Update
May 17-18, 2013 9 Sivan, 5773
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From the
Rabbis Corner |
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"In Honor of Rabbi Ed Feinstein for 20 Years at VBS" by Rabbi Paul Steinberg
In the beginning, when God finished creating the world, God conceived of creating human beings. When the ministering angels learned of God’s plan, they rallied in protest. They cried out, “Master of the Universe, don’t you realize that these humans will fight, steal, and lie? Don’t you realize that they will start wars and abuse the earth – they will violate the very Torah which you will give them?” At that very moment God knew just what to do. God knew that special agents of wisdom, stewards of Torah and divine inspiration would need to accompany and guide people toward their promise and potential. It was then that God created the souls of teachers; it was then that Rabbi Feinstein’s soul – my teacher – was born.
PLEASE CLICK HERE to read the full text.
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Featured Program of the Week:
Shabbat Honoring our War Veterans
Sat., May 25 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
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Sat., May 26 - All Veterans will be recognized during services.
- Service - 10:00 a.m.
- Lunch - 12:00 noon
- Shabbat Shiur Panel -12:30 p.m.
Veterans from VBS | MACHAL | Wings Over Wendy’s
Wings Over Wendy’s is an interfaith Veteran’s group. MACHAL is comprised of American Veterans, who volunteered to serve in the IDF - Israel Defense Force. For info, contact Harvey Keenan at 480-1800.
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New TORAH STUDY Videos available
online from Rabbi Ed Feinstein
Excerpts from our on-going Torah Study series
are now available online.
Click the ARROW below to view programs from
Spring 2013 Torah Study sermons &
lectures given at VBS by Rabbi Ed Feinstein.
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This Week's Shabbat at VBS: May 17-18, 2013 9 Sivan, 5773
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Friday, May 17
Candle Lighting: 7:31 p.m.
Early Minyan Service: 6:00 p.m. in Winer Chapel
ECLC 3rd grade potluck Shabbat Dinner: 6:00 p.m. in Lunch Pavillion
Saturday, May 18
Torah Portion: Naso | Numbers: 4:21-7:89 | Page: 791
Service: 8:45 a.m. in Niznick Sanctuary; Rabbi Ed Feinstein officiates
We celebrate the following Simchas:
The Aufruf of Beth Lemberger & Marc Gamby
The Baby Naming of Eve Sophia Yadegar
The Baby Naming of Arielle Liana Zipperstein
Torah Study: 9:00 a.m. in Niznick Sanctuary
One Soul Minyan: 10:00 a.m. in Burdorf Hall
Led by Rabbi Mark Borovitz
Parasha Discussion: 12:30 p.m. in Glaser Hall
Mincha Service: 4:30 p.m. in Sher-Lopaty Chapel
Rabbi Ed Feinstein officiates at the Bat Mitzvah of Erica Dick
Havdalah: 8:35 p.m.
CLICK HERE FOR NEXT WEEK'S SHABBAT SERVICE LISTINGS.
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Shabbat Honoring
War Veterans
Ethics & Spritituality
in the Mussar Tradition
Shabbat Shiur:
"On Sacred Ground"
Rimonim
Library Minyan
Tot Shabbat
Minyan Kol Hadash
Tuesday's at VBS Midrasha/Youth Dept.
Jewish Meditation Service
Lunch & Learn
VBS 2012/2013 Membership Application
College of Jewish Studies Video content ONLINE
Youth Dept. Newsletter
Clergy Communication:
Rabbis Corner Blogs
& Forums
City of Angels
by Rabbi Ed Feinstein
Parasha: Acharei Mot/K'doshim
by Cantor Phil Baron
A Word about
THE POWER OF HOPE, from Rabbi Ed Feinstein
Commandedness & Community: One Rabbi's Personal Entry
by Rabbi Paul Steinberg
Parasha:
Vayakheil P'kudei
by Cantor Phil Baron
You Are Not Alone
by Rabbi Noah Farkas
On Intermarriage
by Rabbi Paul Steinberg
A Journey to Kiev
with Purpose
by Rabbi Joshua Hoffman
When Enough is Enough
by Rabbi Avi Taff
Parashat Va'era
by Cantor Phil Baron
Thoughts Regarding the Recent Events in Newtown, Connecticut
by Rabbi Ed Feinstein
Jewish Education: Placing Torah at the Center
by Rabbi Paul Steinberg
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Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-6000 | www.vbs.org
Daily Minyan in Winer Chapel:7:30am, 6:00pm,
Sunday: 8:30am
PLEASE NOTE:
Mon., May 27 Minyan
will be held at 8:30 a.m.
For more information about services and progams offered by Valley Beth Shalom, please visit our website at www.vbs.org.
QUICK LINKS:
For Chesed Connection
information, please click HERE.
For VBS Youth Department
information, please click HERE.
For Etz Chaim Learning Ctr.
information, please click HERE.
For Early Childhood Ctr.
information, please click HERE.
For Harold M. Schulweis Day School information, please click HERE.
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VBS Events & Programming
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Attention Jewish Veterans
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Join fellow Vets in social activities and interests. Many Benefits! Contact Chuck Schwartz at 368-3521 Jewish War Veterans Post 603.
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Parsha Discussion
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Are you interested in discussing the weekly Torah portion and finding its relevance to your life? Join this new group on Saturday, May 18. Immediately after services, get your lunch and join the specially designated “Parsha Discussion” table. For more information, contact Judy at jwf915@aol.com. No Prior Knowledge Necessary.
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Mon., May 20, 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Hazak’s Year-End Celebration, featuring Cantor Phil Baron. Free to all Hazak members. Non-Hazak members: $10. For more information, contact 530-4096.
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The Brotherhood VBS Men's Club
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Tues., May 21, 6:30 p.m. - Poker Night at VBS. Cost: $25.00, $35.00 at the door.
To RSVP, visit www.VBSbrotherhood.info. Or e-mail: Jason Stern at jstern63@gmail.com.
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Yiddish Speakers' Club
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Tues., May 28, 7:30 p.m. - Come to speak and listen to Yiddish. Last Tuesday of the month. For info, call Menashe Bernstein at 784-2100
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Learning & Libation-Bereavement- May 30, 2013
How does it all end? We’ll explore death and bereavement in Judaism. What happens when we die? How do we mourn our dead? Do you believe in ghosts? A night with Rabbi Farkas and your VBSnextGen pals.
Volunteering at Etta Israel- Sun., June 2, 1:00 p.m.
Second Annual Swim & Schmooze- July 14, 2013
Join us for our second annual all-kosher pool party! This yearly event gives you the chance to get to know some new members before the craziness of high holidays begins.
For more information about the VBS NextGen program, CLICK HERE
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The Artistic Spectrum of Jewish Learning
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4th Annual Art Gallery-Featuring Original Art Created by the Participants
Thursday, May 30, at 7:00 p.m. The Blessing of Shabbat and Havdallah
Come and meet the artists from our program. Desserts by Starlite Caterers. RSVP by May 21 to 530-4094
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On Sacred Ground
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Sat. Morning, June 1, 12:30 p.m.
Join a panel of clergy of different faiths as they reflect on the passages of Torah which guide their lives, moderated by Jeff Bernhardt (editor of “On Sacred Ground: Jewish and Christian Clergy Reflect on Transformative Passages from the Five Books of Moses”)
Panelists include: Reverend Janet Bregar, Pastor of Village Lutheran Church, Westwood; Rabbi Anne Brener, Psychotherapist, Author and Professor Academy for Jewish Religion, CA; Reverend Tom Eggebeen, Interim Pastor at Calvary Presbyterian Church, Hawthorne |
VBS Book Club
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Tues., June 4, 7:30 p.m. Spirited monthly group discussions. This month: “I Am Forbidden” by Anouk Markovitz. For a list of our books, visit www.vbs.org/bookclub
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Lunch and Learn
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Wed., June 5, 12:00 noon, Come have lunch & study with Rabbi Ed Feinstein. Bring your own dairy lunch. Coffee and tea is provided.
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"Keeping a Soft Heart in a Hard World"
Ethics and Spirituality in the Mussar Tradition
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Wed., June 5, 7:30 p.m. at VBS
Guest Speaker: Rabbi Ira F. Stone, Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel
Rabbi Stone will be sharing with us his wisdom and insight into the rich tradition of Mussar and contemporary Jewish theology |
VBS USY
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Sun., June 9, Family Dodger Day Fundraiser
Bring your family to Dodger Stadium for a fun day with the VBS community! Cost is $30 per ticket. All proceeds benefit the VBS Summer Camp/Israel Trip Financial Aid Fund
- Tues., July 2, - Sun., July 28, Interested in going to Israel? What could be better than going to Israel? Getting the opportunity to do so at a highly subsidized price! For more info, contact Rabbi Laura Novak Winer at (323) 761-8635 or lwiner@bjela.org. For more info about the programs, contact 530-4025
For more info about the programs, contact 530-4025 or visit vbs.org/youthrsvp
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VBS Chesed Connection
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- Help Our Veterans – Immediate needs: women blouses (size XL), women shorts (size 12-14), men shirts (size S and M), Men pants (size 36 and 30-29), men shorts (size M), men tennis shoes (size 10 ½ wide), men socks, appliance – microwave.
- Going to Israel? Earn a mitzvah by taking one of our medium size duffles filled with items for IDF or newborn babies at Shaare Zedek Hosptial with you.
To learn more about the volunteer opportunity, contact Chesed Connection at 530-4035
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| VBS Counseling Center |
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Monday evenings 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Newly Divorced & Separating Group. Fee: $15 per session (men and women), Judie Cotton, MFT facilitator. Gain support and understanding while going through this very difficult process.
For more info, contact the VBS Counseling Center at 784-1414
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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Trip to Israel
with Rabbi Joshua Hoffman and Cantor Phil Baron
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Sun., Dec. 22, 2013 through Thurs., Jan. 2, 2014
For general information, please contact Elana Zimmerman at (818) 530-4011 or e-mail ezimmerman@vbs.org |
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