Shabbat Miketz Dec 7-8, 2007 / Kislev 28, 5768
KAY Chanukkah party Sun Dec 9th 5.30 - 8.00 pm
Join us for our annual Chanukkah party at the Palacio Clubhouse on Sunday evening, December 9th, for the 6th night of Chanukkah. We will play music, eat latkes, dance and have lots of fun for the kids. Be sure to bring your own Menorah for the communal candle lighting.
Shabbat Hannukah is a special service. We sing Hallel, read from two Torahs, and bless the coming new month of Tevet. Please join us!
This week we began to include in our weekday silent prayer, the passage for rain: V'ten Tal Umatar Livracha
Guys Night Out Dec 20
Only seven seats left! Join us Thu Dec 20th at Aarons Glatt Market from 8:00-10:30pm for a fun night of food, drink, music and some Torah. $10 donation to KAY. RSVP Gary Lewis 858-538-2330 or Marc Lotzof 619-540-5952.
KAY's Torah Study Opportunities
Work Person's Shiur
Workperson's Class at Aubrey Meyerowitz's office will meet on Wednesday, Jan 9th, 1pm. Address: 9863 Pacific Heights Blvd 92121. This class meets once a month.
Advanced Talmud Class: Men and Women are invited to study high level Talmud. Please speak to Rav Menashe to inquire further.
KAY Chavurot: Join an informal, social Chavurah study group this year. Meet once a month for social Torah meetings about whatever area of Jewish life you are interested in. Please contact Rav Menashe.
Community events
JFS Embrace-a-Family for the Holidays
In our Embrace-a-Family Program, we match families in need with individuals, families, or groups in the community. We provide you with a description of your family, ages of children, and their holiday wish list. Embracers provide toys, clothes, staple food, and gift cards for the family, enabling them to have a more joyous holiday. To learn more about embracing a family contact Melinda Bell at (858) 637-3050 or by email melindab@jfssd.org.
Men's Event
Sign up for the Men's Event with KAY's Table. January 24th, 5:30 pm. This year's guest lecturer, Alan Dershowitz. http://sandiego.ujcfedweb.org/page.html?ArticleID=157988.
Contact Ian Aires at 858/481-2706.
Limmud: Community Day of Learning
Hosted by the AJE. Sunday, January 27th, 7:30am-3:30pm at the LFJCC
2008 Options
Guest Speaker: Anita Diamant - February 5th, 10am-1pm. All women from the community are encouraged to attend this annual UJF fundraising event; for more info: contact jessicah@ujfsd.org
SD Jewish Film Festival
Hosted by the Center for Jewish Culture at the LFJCC. Begins February 7th thru February 17th. For more info, go to www.lfjcc.org/sdjff
AIPAC brunch fundraiser - Mar 30
Tickets $50 till December, thereafter $65. Please contact Daniella Lewis 858/603-7553.
Refuah Sheleima
Please contact Rav Menashe to let him know of any family or friends who are ill.
Member news
Barmitzvah - mazal tov to Jonathan Engel and all his family on this special occasion!
Happy birthday to Natalie Lubesnick (Dec 7), Gilad Hoffman (Dec 8), Ann Burland (Dec 9), Danielle Lotzof (Dec 9), Robyn Rapoport (Dec 9), Liat Hoffman ( December 10), Ilana Krelstein (December 10), Roger Rappoport (Dec 11) and Justin Murray (Dec 12)!
Wedding anniversary - mazal tov to Martin & Bev Pamensky (Dec 8)!
Yahrzeit - we wish a long life to Ann Burland (for her father).
Baruchim habaim to our office team Barbara and Selwyn Lurie, who are back from a month in Israel!
Kiddush
Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by the Engels in honor of Jonathan's barmitzvah - mazal tov!
Please contact Daniella Lewis at 858/603-7553 if you would like to sponsor kiddush on Shabbat morning.
Membership registration
Your support is vital! Please complete and send in your membership form as soon as possible. To discuss your monthly contribution in strict confidence, please contact Geoff Patz at 858/733-3777. All donations are tax deductible and should be made payable to Kehillat Ahavat Yisrael and mailed to 13030 Brixton Place, San Diego CA 92130-1325. Thank you for your support!
Shabbat services
Friday night services: 6.15 pm. Shabbat morning: 9.30 am. Children's service 10.30 am. Services are held every week in the Bet Midrash of the San Diego Jewish Academy's Carmel Valley campus. Please see our web site for more information and directions.
Shabbat times
- Fri Dec 7: Candle lighting 4.24 PM
- Sat Dec 8: Shabbat ends 5.24 PM
Thought for the week
Choosing Freedom
Appointed viceroy of the most powerful empire in the Middle East, Joseph oversees the strongest economy and most robust resources, while the rest of the region languishes through a tough drought and famine. The oppressive conditions bring Joseph's brothers to Egypt in search of sustenance. Upon meeting, Joseph immediately "remembers his dreams," many years earlier, where the brothers bow to, so they think, Egyptian royalty. (Genesis 42:6-9)
The difficulty with this story is after meeting his brothers, why does Joseph continue to conceal his true identity? He could have revealed himself to them at any time?
Nachmanides explains that Joseph's dreams came true, mostly. However, the dreams were still partially unfulfilled. Joseph, therefore, would not reveal his identity until he could more certainly see the realization of his dreams. Even at the expense of his father's great suffering, Joseph resisted revealing his true identity for the sake of a greater purpose. (v.9)
Yet, if we look at the comments of Rashi, we are still troubled. According to Rashi, by seeing his brothers bow to him, Joseph understood that his dreams were, in fact, fulfilled. (v. 9) Since the divine message came to fruition, Joseph should have ended the charade and relieved Jacob's inconsolability at that very moment?
However, the dreams from last week's Torah reading offer a momentary snapshot. Joseph foresees his brothers bowing to him. And that is exactly what happens. But the dreams end there. Joseph's dreams serve as glimpses, not guide books, of the future. In this and last week's Torah readings, Joseph acts as a dream interpreter for others, now Joseph must interpret his own dreams. These stories demonstrate the realities of choice. Joseph has a sense, not certainty, as to how he must proceed.
Channukah celebrates the liberation of the Jews from Greek oppression. For generations to follow, Judeans lived as an autonomous state. And that freedom survives today. For sixty years, the modern state of Israel has been breathing that same spirit, living with the gifts and challenges of freedom. This Channukah is a time to rededicate ourselves to our blessings of choice.
Shabbat Shalom Umevorach v'Chag Urim Sameach,
Rav Menashe
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Contact information:
Rabbi: Rav Menashe and Donna East 858/605-1111
Board:
- President: Michael Lurie 858/794-8278
- Marketing: Ian Aires 858/481-2706
- At large: Barbara Berkovich 858/353-1420
- Programs: Gary Lewis 858/538-2330
- Programs: Jeff Max 858/481-7627
- Finance: Selwyn Lurie 858/792-7942
- Ladies: Barbara Lurie 858/792-7942
- Membership: Geoff Patz 858/733-3777