Sinai Temple Centennial Events

Mitzvah Day
Sunday, December 18th      9:00 a.m.

Kick off Sinai's Centennial Year by helping your community.
Join us in our tikkun olam projects as we spread the spirit of Sinai.  Bring your families and friends, children of all ages welcome, to Sinai at 9:00 a.m. on the morning of December 18.  Bring an unwrapped toy and receive a Sinai Centennial tote bag.  After a quick community breakfast, our volunteers will be heading out to SOVA Food Pantries, The Israel Levin Center, From the Heart, Jewish Family Services and Chai Lifeline.
We need your leadership, sponsorship and donations as well as your participation!  All types of holiday items are needs, including toiletries for care packages.
 Mitzvah Day has been sponsored by the Sinai Temple Board of Governors
For more information, please call 310-481-3343 or email Centennial@sinaitemple.org.

 

ATID's NIGHT OF 1OO LAUGHS
Saturday, January 28th     8:00 p.m.

In honor of Sinai Temple's Centennial anniversary, ATID presents "NIGHT OF 100 LAUGHS" for Young Professionals.  The purpose of this event is to bring together the future leaders of Sinai Temple for an evening of celebration and laughter. This exciting program will feature several hilarious and well-known young Jewish standup comedians, including Mark Schiff, Elon Gold, Sunda Zafrin, James Harris, and Sinai’s own Avi Liberman as Master of Ceremonies.  For one night only, Saturday, January 28 at 8:00 p.m., Barad Hall will turn into a comedy club, complete with cocktails, hors d'ouvres and a 100 laugh minimum. All 20- and 30-somethings are invited to take part in this joyous celebration. 
Tickets will be available at www.sinaitemple.org .  For more information, please call the ATID office at 310-481-3244 or email ATID@sinaitemple.org. Please note: you must be between the ages of 21-39 to attend this event.

 

SHABBAT SWAP
Friday, February 10, 2005

This is your chance to bring the centennial celebration home with you! Have a Shabbat dinner with new friends and their families - we need hosts and guests.  Make your own match or let us help you.  If you want to open your home or if you need a home, the sign-up deadline is January14, 2006. 
For more information, please call 310-481-3343 or email Centennial@sinaitemple.org.

 

FAMILY EDUCATION DAY
Sunday, February 26, 2006      9:00 a.m.

Sharpen your parenting and grandparenting skills.
Join us for a program sponsored by the Sinai Temple Schools: Sinai Akiba Academy, Douglas Family Early Childhood Center and the Sinai Temple Religious School.
The morning will begin with a keynote address by renowned educator Robert Evans, Ed.D.
Workshop sessions will follow featuring:
1.   Dr. Harvey Karp, pediatrician and lecturer (Good Morning America, The Dr. Phil Show), author of The    
     Happiest Baby on the Block & The Happiest Toddler on the Block;
2.   Dr. Elliot Dorff, author of To do right and good: Jewish approach to modern social ethics on dealing
     with adolescents;
3.   Rabbi David Wolpe, author of Floating takes faith: Ancient wisdom for a modern world and Teaching
     your children about God will discuss speaking to children about chronic illness or death in the family;
4.   Law enforcement professionals will provide valuable insight on internet chat rooms and keeping
     children safe.
The morning will be capped by a lively panel discussion.
Fee for this event will be $20 for pre-registrants, $25 at the door.
Childcare will be provided for pre-registrants only at a cost of $10 per child.

For more information, please call 310-481-3343 or email Centennial@sinaitemple.org.

 

SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE WEEKEND
with
ELIE WEISEL
Friday, May 19 through Sunday, May 21, 206

Sinai Temple is proud to host renowned author and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Elie Weisel.  Professor Weisel will be speaking to our young professionals at a special Friday Night Live on May 19.  He will be addressing our whole congregation at Shabbat services on May 20. And on Sunday morning, May 21, the weekend will culminate with a teen forum in which 7th-12th graders will have the unique opportunity to meet with Mr. Weisel.  The participants will be chosen on the basis of an essay-writing contest.  We invite you to participate in this one in a hundred year experience!
For more information, please call 310-481-3343 or email Centennial@sinaitemple.org.

 

FINAL GALA EVENTS
Sunday, June 4, 2006

Our series of Centennial Events conclude on Sunday, June 4, 2006 with two wonderful events.
In the afternoon we begin with a magnificent concert - presenting music and entertainment designed for all ages.  Then join us as we enjoy a gala evening at the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Partake in a dinner of epicurean delights as an array of celebrity chefs from around the world prepare specialty kosher dishes for each course. Dance and relax as a 15-piece orchestra provides the ambiance for this elegant finale.
Invitations to follow.