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Parashat Vayetzei

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Candle lighting Friday, November 16, 4:38 p.m.

SERVICES
Friday Evening 6:30pm
Shabbat Morning 9:30am 

Parashat Vayetzei

9 Kislev, 5779/November 17, 2018
Triennial Cycle III: Genesis 31:17-32:3
Ḥumash Etz Ḥayim, page 181
Haftarah: Hosea 12:13-14:10, page 188

  1. (31:17-21) Without telling Laban, Jacob gathers his herds and flocks and leaves. Rachel takes Laban’s teraphim (household idols).
  2. (31:22-32:3) Laban pursues and overtakes Jacob. In an impassioned speech, Jacob rebukes Laban for his devious ways. Laban and Jacob make a covenant of peace.

UPCOMING

Saturday, November 17
Menschlichkeit 101
After lunch, approx 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 18
Cards for a Cause
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 18
Bowling with the Boys
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 20
Modern Hebrew – Intermediate
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 20
Yiddish Conversation Group
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 22
53rd Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, November 24
Approachable Torah with Rabbi Berkowitz
10:15 – 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 24
Tot Shabbat
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 27
Modern Hebrew – Intermediate 
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 28
Board Meeting
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 29
Modern History of Israel
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Thursday, November 29
Modern Hebrew – Beginner
1:00 – 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 29
The Bible on Location
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 1
Mindfulness and Mediation Through the Hasidic Lens
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, December 1
Menschlichkeit 101
After lunch, approx 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 2
Men’s Club Monthly Meeting
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, December 2
Bylaws Amendment Informational Meeting
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Sundays, December 2 & 9
Hebrew Marathon
12:45 – 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 2
Menorahs and Miracles
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Monday, December 3
Community Menorah Lighting
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 5
CBD Women Movie and Discussion Group
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 5
Hanukkah Happenings – All Ages Celebration
5:15 – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 5
Young Adult Hanukkah Celebration
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, December 7
Young Family Hanukkah Party with IAC
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 8
Stretching into Shabbat
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, December 8
An Exploration of Shabbat Prayer & Study
10:30 – 11: 45 a.m.

Saturday, December 8
Jewish Book Discussion Group
after lunch, approx. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 9
Annual Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 9
Hazak Hanukkah Extravaganza – Adults of All Ages Welcome
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 13
Ladies Who Lunch
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 15
Israel Today Discussion
after lunch, approx. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 16
Neshama Body and Soul
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday, December 16
Yoga for the Soul
for teens and adults
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Sunday December 16
Bocce with the Boys
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 20
Dames Who Dine
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE
January 11 – 12, 2019
Scholar-in-Residence 

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gift Cards for Fire Victims 
Sponsor Kiddush Lunch
CBD Holiday Connect Care Packages for Young Adults 

COMMUNITY
Visit Chaim* on the Wall at Saratoga Library 
* California Holocaust Awareness & Action Interactive Museum
Exhibit Runs:now through – November 30
More information

Kehillah Admissions Open House 
Sunday, December 2, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
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Grief and Growing: A healing weekend for bereaved individuals and families 
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November 30 – December 2

Hanukkah Train at Roaring Camps Railroad
December 3
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FOR TEENS – Club Z – More info about Club Z
Youth Zionist Leadership Forum (Annual Conference) 
January 18 – 21, 2019

Ongoing
Volunteer Needs at Jewish Family Services – help others in our community
More information

You are not alone! Mental Health Family Support Group
Second Monday of month, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m at Levy Family Campus
More information
Grandparents Support Group
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