KJ Happenings
15 Av 5781 | 24 July 2021
In this Issue
  • Weekly Schedule
  • Rabbi's Message
  • Happy 101st Birthday, Michael Amron
  • KJ Giving Days
  • Shabbat Video from Rabbi Halevy
  • Melodies with Hazzan Jalali
  • Kids' Fun & Learning
  • Family Fun Day, Talmud Torah, & More!
  • Refua Shlema & Azkarot
PARASHAT VA'ETCHANAN

EREV SHABBAT NAHAMU
Erev Tu B'Av
Friday, July 23rd
Candle Lighting 7:42 pm
Shabbat Arvit – at Home

SHABBAT NAHAMU
Tu B'Av
Saturday, July 24th
Shaharit at KJ! 9:00 am
Minha at KJ 6:15 pm
Havdallah 8:45 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 by
our dear members

The Amron Family

in honor of
Michael Amron's
101st Birthday
Rabbi's Message
Rabbi Natan Halevy
BSD

Shalom U’vracha!
 
In this week's parasha Moshe recounts how he begs HaShem to enter the Land of Israel: “Pray let me cross over and see the good land that is on the other side of the Jordan, this good mountain.” The word in this verse which best describes Moshe’s powerful prayer is “va’etchanan”, which means “I beseeched”. The numerical value of this word is 515, relating to the number of times Moshe made this request in his attempt to sway Hashem. 
 
Moshe then tells the Jewish people: “But the Lord was angry with me because of you, and He did not listen to me, and the Lord said to me, ‘It is enough for you; speak to Me no more regarding this matter.’” Hashem said, “Pray no more, so that people should not say, ‘How hard is the Master, and how obstinate and pressing is the disciple!’”
 
Moshe was the greatest prophet ever, and he had already been told by Hashem that he wouldn't enter the land. Nevertheless, he wouldn't give up, until he brought Hashem to the point of rebuking him. This shows how important the land of Israel is to our people. 
 
When things are important and valuable, they usually require time, care, attention, and sacrifice. Israel has been in our hearts, mind, and soul as a nation for thousands of years. Jews sacrificed tremendously to live in Israel throughout the millenia of our exile. The recent flourishing and blessing of Israel have been nothing short of miraculous. 
 
Nevertheless, many uninformed people and nations choose to question and challenge our right to our homeland. Hashem told Moshe, “More than this is reserved for you: Much is the goodness that is kept for you.” In other words, ‘don’t worry about not entering the land now. There is a longer plan in play.’
Support Kahal Joseph
Annual Giving Days
Wednesday, August 4th to Wednesday, August 11th
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
 
Shabbat Learning with Rabbi Halevy
Shabbat Melodies with Hazzan Jalali
KJ Family Shabbat Learning
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
Help in Troubled Times
Dear community,

In these challenging and sometimes difficult times, Rabbi Halevy is available to listen, offer spiritual counseling and helpful resources. Click here to send him a message.

Wishing you peace, health, and sustenance,

Board of Directors
Refuah Shelema

Tal ben Alona Basha
Meir Iny / Meir ben Sabiha
Gabriel Naghdi / Gavriel ben Rahel
Ezra ben Farha
Sassoon Ezra
Sylvia Cohen
Mehry bat Miriam Hakimipour
Tilda Levy
Yvonne Moalim
Florice Newberry
Aliza bat Rahel
Aliza bat Victoria
Chaya Chana bat Batya
Katie bat Farha
Miriam bat Yetta
Miryam bat Malka
Moshe Ezra ben Mazal Tov
Chaya Rachel bat Simcha Ruhama
Dina bat Rahel
Rahel bat Ramah Regina
Karen bat Chana Meir
Eti Esther bat  Fortuna
Ezra ben Rahel
Albert Nissan ben Victoria
Mark Jonah
Reuven Halevi ben Batsheva
David ben Tova
Odette bat Louise
Dina bat Simha / Diana Solomon
Rachel Bakhash / Rahel bat Dina
Fouad Salem / Hayeem ben Naima
Noach Yaakov ben Tzipporah
Ori ben Nuphar Chaia




 
In Memoriam

We remember these yahrzeit anniversaries from July 24th to 31st 2021. We light memorial candles, donate tsedaka, & attend Shabbat services to honor the memory of our loved ones.

17 Av / Monday, July 26th
Pnina Herzbrun Pnina bat Esther
Jacob Jonah Yaacov Yonah ben Yonah Yitzhak
Sabiha Kattan Sabiha bat Gurjiya Horesh
Matilda Levi Massoodah bat Tirkie

18 Av / Tuesday, July 27th
Khadoori Sasson Kadoori ben Sasson

19 Av / Wednesday, July 28th
Esther Shapiro Ester bat Rivka

20 Av / Thursday, July 29th
Houshang Yousefia Houshang Avraham ben Yishmael

21 Av / Friday, July 30th
Ketty E. Hanoon Khatoon bat Noosha
Farangis Shaye Farangis bat Hanonbibi

22 Av / Shabbat, July 31st
Rahel bat Zivar
Evelyn Azar
Hannah Postmentier
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