Candle Lighting time for Friday, December 19, 2014, 4:35 p.m.
Parashat Miketz
Ḥanukkah Day 4
28 Kislev, 5775 / December 20, 2014
Triennial Cycle Year II: Genesis 41:53-43:15
Ḥumash Etz Ḥayim, page 257
Shevi’i: Numbers 28:9-15, page 930
Maftir: Numbers 7:30-35, page 808
Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7, page 1269
- (41:53-57) The seven years of plenty pass and the famine begins.
- (42:1-6) Ten of Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt to get food.
- (42:7-28) Joseph recognizes his brothers, but they don’t recognize him. He accuses them of being spies in order to engineer Benjamin’s being brought to Egypt. To clear their names they must bring the other brother they had mentioned. Their brother Simon must be left behind as a pledge that they will return.
- (42:29-38) The brothers tell Jacob what happened to them. He refuses to send his youngest and most beloved son, Benjamin.
- (43:1-15) After the food runs out, Jacob agrees to allow Benjamin to go to Egypt
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lost and Found – Please claim your lost items in the CBD lobby before January 15th. After January 15th, unclaimed items will be donated.
Balk Family Memorial Scholarship
Embrace a Family – extended through December 24th
Minyan – Sunday 9:30 am & Monday – Thursday 7:00 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, December 20: B’nei Mitzvah Reunion 1995 -2004 – 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 21: Siyum Nezikin: In Honor of Our Loved Ones – 10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 24: Help Make or Serve Christmas Eve Dinner for the Homeless – 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: December 25: Meshugah Nutcracker – benefits CBD – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 4: Threads of Tradition – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 6: Conversations in Jewish Learning – 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 10: Book Discussion Group – approx 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 14: Hadvalah and History Meeting – 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 17: CBD Jewish Artist Group – 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 17: Ani V’atah Acapella Group Performance – 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
January 25: Ground Breaking Ceremony – 10:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY
Sunday, December 21: Northern California Hanukkah Festival at 6 Flags Discovery Kingdom
Sunday, January 11: Grandparent’s Circle – 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Monthly Support Group for People with Mental Illness – begins January 12
BunkConnect – This program offers 40-60% off at over 75 of the top Jewish overnight camps.