KJ Happenings 22 Av 5781 | 31 July 2021 View as Webpage In this Issue Weekly Schedule Rabbi's Message Congratulations Shamoiel, Kohan; Mandel, Jonah & Mizrahie Families KJ Giving Days start Wed 8/4! Shabbat Video from Rabbi Halevy Melodies with Hazzan Jalali Kids' Fun & Learning Register by Mon 8/1 for Talmud Torah for special rate! Refua Shlema & Azkarot

PARASHAT EKEV Devarim 7:12 to 11:25 Yishayahu 49:14 to 51:3 EREV SHABBAT Friday, July 30th Candle Lighting 7:37 pm Shabbat Arvit – at Home SHABBAT Saturday, July 31st Shaharit at KJ! 9:00 am Shabbat Kids Korner 9:30 am to noon Minha at KJ 7:20 pm Havdallah 8:40 pm Masks required indoors at KJ Weekdays Shaharit at KJ! Sundays at 7:30 am Mon-Fri at 6:30 am Masks required indoors at KJ Membership & Sponsorship To sponsor an event or become a member contact our office. Call 310.474.0559 or click here to email Sarah. Shabbat Kiddush is sponsored in loving memory of Goel ben Yitzhak, z''l by our dear members Sharona and Jim Berookhim Rabbi's Message Rabbi Natan Halevy BSD Shalom U’vracha,   This week's parasha states: “And it will be for the sake of your listening to these commandments… and you will eat [bread] and be satiated and bless Hashem for the good land He has given you.” The Zohar comments on this verse and reveals the tremendous significance and meaning of the brachot, or blessings, that we recite. The Zohar shares these ideas: “This is the commandment from the Torah to bless [levarech] Hashem for everything we eat, drink and derive pleasure from and enjoy in this world. Our blessings [brachot] are so crucial, that omitting brachot is considered tantamount to stealing from Hashem...Why are our brachot so strong? Since with our sincere recitation of these brachot, we physical beings are able to bless Hashem.”   We've been endowed with the ability to draw down life and sustenance from the source of life, the infinite aspect of Hashem, to Hashem’s holy ‘names’, which enliven all of creation. In this way, all spiritual and physical realms are filled with Hashem's brachot and light. The words of our brachot connect to the highest spiritual levels and descend through all realms (until they reach our world) blessing them all.   For this reason, refining the intention of our brachot is so vital. By blessing Hashem, we are blessed. We have the power to bless everyone connected to us. By taking a proactive part in the blessing process, we also receive the brachot at the beginning of their journey towards the material world. Hashem has shared that ‘Wherever I allow My name to be mentioned, I will come to you and bless you.’   When the community recites these blessings together, they are even more powerful. Click to read more

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Mazal Tov to Rebecca & Joel Mandel on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Jack Jonah Mandel   Also, congratulations to Jack’s brother Max and to the Jonah & Mizrahie Families

Mazal Tov Natalie and Itamar Shamoil on the birth & brit milah of their baby boy Aryeh ben Etamar and Ester Shamoil Besiman Tov to grandparents Rebecca and David Kohan Bracha and Avraham Shamoil  and the entire family

Mazal Tov on Michael Amron's 101st Birthday Celebration

Michael Amron feted his 101st birthday surrounded by family and friends from Kahal Joseph. Celebrating with him were his dear son & daughter-in-law Dr. David and Jessica Amron.

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Dear Members and Friends, The past 18 months have been very hard on all of us, and yet we are doing our utmost to keep Kahal Joseph open and running with services and programs for our entire community. We are grateful for all your support and help during these trying months. At this time, we are making a mass appeal asking each of you to be as generous as possible.   Wednesday, August 4th through Wednesday, August 11th are our Annual Days of Giving. You will be receiving a phone call from our volunteers. Any donation you make will be greatly appreciated.    This is an important appeal from your synagogue in its time of need, and it depends upon your timely generosity.    The present success and growth of Kahal Joseph are the result of your bountiful support throughout the years. I look forward to your continued kindness and heartfelt donations and contributions.   May Hashem bless you and your families, and keep you healthy  and safe.    Yvette Dabby,  President

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Roxbury Park, Sun 8/29, 11:30 am to 3:00 pm Sports, crafts, stories, & an awesome picnic! Bring friends & family ! Learn what wonderful programs KJ has for you!

Masks Required at Kahal Joseph July 2021 Dear Members and Friends,    Due to the increase in daily new cases of COVID, the County of Los Angeles has issued a new health order, requiring masks in indoor public spaces for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.   In accordance with the County health order, we have implemented the new policy:   All individuals attending indoor services at Kahal Joseph will have to be masked until the County of Los Angeles order has been lifted.    Please note that only masks that are well sealed against the face and that cover both the nose and mouth at all times fulfill the mask mandate. Masks with valves do not meet these requirements. We continue to monitor the situation and keep you informed of any changes in the County's health orders. Kahal Joseph Board of Directors

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In Memoriam We remember these yahrzeit anniversaries from July 31st to Au2021. We light memorial candles, donate tsedaka, & attend Shabbat services to honor the memory of our loved ones. 22 Av / Shabbat, July 31st Rahel bat Zivar Evelyn Azar Hannah Postmentier 23 Av / Sunday, August 1st Gloria Levi Gloria Mazal bat Rahel Rachel Moses Rachel bat Moshe 24 Av / Monday, August 2nd Isaac Ezra Itzhak ben Abdullah 25 Av / Tuesday, August 3rd Matty Yaqub Simha bat Sulha Mitana 27 Av / Thursday, August 5th Lulu bat Shereen 28 Av / Friday, August 6th Goel Berookhim Goel ben Yitzhak Malka Isaac Malka bat Rivka 29 Av / Shabbat, August 7th Rebecca Shamash Rivke bat Sarah

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KAHAL JOSEPH CONGREGATION Rabbi Natan Halevy Sassoon Ezra, Senior Hazzan Saeed Jalali, Hazzan Yvette Dabby, President Orly Kattan, Senior Vice President Sarah Bouchoucha, Administrator Dafna Ezran-Young, Editor Penina Meghnagi Solomon, Administrative Assistant