Shabbat Kiddush
January 30: Rachel Hernandez, in memory of mother Jacqueline Kuhr.
February 6: Joe & Sis Litvin, in honor of their wedding anniversary.
February 20: Stan Kriesberg in memory of mother Jennie Kriesberg.

Rap-With-The-Rabbi followed by DJS Class
Grades 3-5 and 6-8 are invited to join us on the first & third Wednesdays of each month, from 3:15- 4:45 PM, in our Slavin Auditorium. Taught by Rabbi Hillel Fox and assisted by Sandy Sloane, this youth discussion group covers a wide range of contemporary Jewish topics. It's educational & fun, come see for yourself! The next meetings are February 3rd & 17th - Purim prep. Current topic: "History of the Jewish People." DJS students can then join Mrs. Sloane for class from 4:45-5:30 PM.

Blood Drive and Adult Screening
Join us for our Beth Jacob Community Blood Drive and Adult Health Screening on February 17th,
from 3-7 PM. Donate Blood and save a life! You can also get a health screening including: total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), blood sugar, blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c (for diabetics only), height & weight measurements, and colorectal home screening kits. No appointment needed. No fasting required. Call the synagogue office to reserve a time to give blood or walk in at your convenience.

Torah Readers Wanted
Beth Jacob Congregation is searching for a male to read the Torah and Megillot for all occasions. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please contact Rabbi Hillel Fox if interested.

Social Action Events
St. Vincent Shelter: Volunteers are needed to serve dinner at St. Vincent Shelter on the fourth Sunday of each month from 4:30-6:00 PM. Contact Marilyn Klaben at 890-1960 if you are interested in helping. The next date is February 28.

Food Collection: Help feed the hungry! The Jewish Federation is in need of items for its food pantry. Kosher items are preferred. Items will be accepted in the office during business hours, or use the food barrel by the bulletin board during morning & evening services. Items are not accepted during Shabbos. Cash donations are also accepted.

Torah Trope Learning Sessions
Beth Jacob will be beginning a training class for volunteer Torah readers from the congregation. This class, taught by Goldye Kopmar, will be teaching the actual Torah tropes for a lifetime skill of Torah reading. She will be teaching ages 12 and above who are able to read Hebrew.

Goldye Kopmar's Torah trope learning sessions will begin January 24, Sunday evening, immediately following the Ma'ariv minyan davaning. She would like all the trope students to come to the minyan and then stay at Beth Jacob for the trope learning session. This will enable all to do a double mitzvah--making the minyan and then delving into the holiness of Torah trope learning. This will be the routine each Sunday.

If you have not contacted Goldye yet, but are still interested in joining the eleven men already signed up, please call the synagogue or Goldye directly (phone 836-4632).

Tu B'Shevat Youth Mitzvah Fair
The Rap-with-the-Rabbi youth have been planning this special program with Sandy Sloane for families to celebrate Tu B'Shevat together on January 30th, Shabbat Shira, after the Kiddush.

Beth Jacob Classes
Mishna Class (Taught by Rabbi Hillel Fox), Held Tuesdays at 6:30 PM at Beth Jacob
Chumash Class (Taught by Rabbi Hillel Fox), Held Wednesdays at 11:00 AM at Beth Jacob
Torah Twitter Table Talk, Held every Saturday following the Kiddush at 12:50 PM
Group participation coordinated by Dr. Gerlad Kotler
Ba'al Korey Class (Taught by Goldye Kopmar), After evening Minyan at Beth Jacob,
beginning January 24th at 6:15 PM
Rap-with-the-Rabbi (Taught by Rabbi Hillel Fox and Sandy Sloane), Held the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
of each month from 3:13 - 4:45 PM at Beth Jacob, for Kids in grades 3-8
Schmooze with the Rabbi (Taught by Rabbi Hillel Fox)
Held the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:45 AM at the Covenant House

Beth Jacob Parking Lot Extravaganza
Do you sew? Knit? Crochet? Do wood work? Tole paint? Rubber stamp? Make pottery? Make computer stationary or cards? Would you be willng to donate at least one item to Beth Jacob's One of a Kind table at the first annual flea market? Do you have a friend or relative that would be willing to donate a handmade item to our efforts?

The first annual Beth Jacob Parkling Lot Extravaganza will be held June 27th, 10AM - 4PM. One of a Kind will feature items made by our members and their friends. Help us make this event a success! For more information call Barry Serotkin at 274-2149 or Helene Gordon.

You can also donate your treasure to help make Beth Jacob Funds grow. Drop off your items anytime during business hours at Beth Jacob. We need your help to solicit vendors to rent booth space ($25 for a 10 x 10 area). Contracts are available at Beth Jacob for the day of the event. Keep your New Year's resolution to clean out your closet & drop your items at the shul.

Hadassah Events
Hadassah Fashion Show - Held at Beth Jacob on June 13th 2010. They would like to honor Beth Jacob members by asking some of us to model along with our children. Hadassah does require that all models be members or a child of a Hadassah member. Join before December 31st for the reduced rate. If you wish to model, or if you just want to support Israel through Hadassah, please request membership forms by contacting the Hadassah office at 275-0227.

Sisterhood News
Sisterhood Mitzvah Committee: The goals are to be available to serve members of the congregation in various ways, by arranging and helping with Shivah meals and visiting homebound and hospital patients. Sis Litvin serves as chairperson. If you are interested in adding your name to a pool that can be called upon when the need arises, or are aware of someone who needs these services, contact the Synagogue office.

Donation Opportunities: Jeffrey Udis Fund, Sisterhood General Fund, Karen Jacobs Sisterhood Memorial Fund.

Torah Twitter Table Talk
A new "Torah Twitter" initiative is now being featured at Beth Jacob as part of the popular Table Talk educational program during the Shabbat noon Kiddush. Everyone will have the opportunity to present a brief comment of up to three minutes in length on the weekly Torah portion, followed by discussion. Come and share your thoughts and insights with the rest of us!

Introduction to Judaism
Classes have begun for the Introduction to Judaism course. This course is open to anyone interested in Jewish learning, dialogue and exploration. Organized and taught by the rabbis of The Synagogue Forum of Dayton, Rabbi Hillel Fox, Rabbi Bernard Barsky, Rabbi Judy Chessin, & Rabbi David Sofian, the course offers an in-depth look at Judaism from Traditional/Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform perspectives. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 PM, running through March of 2010, rotating between area Synagogues. Cost is $75 per unit. Contact the Jewish Federation at 610-1555 to enroll.

Honoring & Remembering
There are many ways to honor a birthday, anniversary, family Simcha, or to remember a loved one. You can:
Send a Donation Card
Purchase a Prayer Book
Purchase a Tree of Life Leaf
Purchase a Yahrzeit Plaque
Sponsor a Kiddush.
Contact the Synagogue office for more information.

Volunteers Needed
Chevra Kadisha: The Men's Chevra Kadisha is looking for volunteers. If interested, please contact Dr. Tom Hillman or Barry Serotkin.

Shomers Needed: We are looking for men and women to serve as shomers. We would like to develop a list of people who can sit with the deceased until the funeral. If interested, please contact Batsheva Fullenhull at 276-3884 or Rabbi Hillel Fox, Dr. Tom Hillman or Barry Serotkin.

Covenant House: Volunteers Needed
Be a volunteer - it's a good deed from the heart!
At Covenant House, your volunteering days can start!
Friendly visitors, dining hostesses, bingo buddies and more
Your time will be well spent, just come through the door!
A friend, a neighbor, maybe relatives you'll find
Can use a visit from those warm and kind
So if you have a few empty hours to spare
Perform a good deed and pull up a chair
Your presence can make a difference to those in need
So open you heart, you'll feel pleased indeed.

Please contact Janice Kohn, Activity Director at 937-837-2651 ext. 250 or jkohn@jfgd.net for more information.

Employment Information
For the past several years Jerry Kotler, former President of Management Recruiters of Dayton, has offered his resume writing services (Resume Maven) free to all Beth Jacob Synagogue members who attend our Shul's daily Minyan on a regular basis. In these difficult times Jerry is now offering this same free and confidential service to any member of our congregation who feels that it would be beneficial for them to own a professional, high impact, marketing document (aka Resume). Please contact Jerry Kotler at 371-7420 (M) if you are interested in learning more about this free service to Beth Jacob's members. Jerry requests that an appropriate gift be made to Beth Jacob Synagogue for these services.

Rachel Hernandez has also offered to assist anyone interested in honing their interviewing skills. Rachel has outstanding credentials in this area and can be reached through the synagogue office.

Pay No Taxes on Your IRA
If you are at least 70 1/2 years old, you can make contributions of up to $100,000 per year in 2009 directly from your IRA to Beth Jacob and not pay federal income tax on the withdrawal. This can be done for special donations and advanced dues payments. Call Barry at the office for details.

Life Saving Addition
Due to the concerns of our Board, and the diligence of Dr. Bradley Jacobs, we now have an onsite defibrillator. This unit will be kept in the bookcase by the kitchen and is always accessible. Rabbi and Staff members have completed their training and are up to speed on the most recent updates for CPR & the defibrillator. If you would be interested in being part of future training classes please contact Barry at the Synagogue office.

Safety Vests
Available immediately, Beth Jacob has obtained safety vests for our members who walk to Shul.
Please contact Rabbi Hillel or Barry for a vest. They may be purchased, and/or donations for
use will be gratefully accepted.

Attention Shoppers
Dorothy Lane Markets: Enrollment forms are now available for the Dorothy Lane Markets Good Neighbor Program. Just stop in the store to pick up or fill out your form this is easy money for Beth Jacob and we encourage your participation.

Meijer Community Rewards: This program generates a check from Meijer on purchases made by our members. Just remember to present your card whey you pay, it's that simple.

GFS: When shopping at GFS you can let your cashier know that you are part of Beth Jacob Congregation and we can get credit for your purchase.

Credit Card Sales
Beth Jacob is now equipped to accept credit card payments. (visa, Masterd & Discover) If you would
like to use your credit card when making a donation or paying your account, let us know. It's fast and easy!

Beth Jacob Congregation | 7020 North Main Street | Dayton, OH 45415
Tel. 937.274.2149 | Fax. 937.274.9556
bethjacob1@aol.com
Contact Barry Serotkin for more information