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March 17, 2023
Thanks to the generosity of Kirk and Anne Douglas and The Douglas Foundation, Sinai Temple and Sinai Akiba Academy are proud to offer one of the region’s most prestigious educational programs for children. The Douglas Family Early Childhood Center nurtures our youngest Jewish hearts and minds, ages 16 months-5 years old. The ECC is constantly evolving to offer the most ambitious, child-friendly, spirit-rich, and joyful Jewish environments, in which to foster curiosity and grow happy kids. With research-based early childhood educational approaches, loving and highly-qualified teachers, joyful holiday celebrations, and stunning indoor and outdoor facilities, the Douglas Family ECC provides…
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January 17, 2023
Since its launch in July 2021, The Sinai Temple Mental Health Center has offered online presentations, as well as periodic newsletters, on important and relevant topics related to mental health and wellbeing to the entire Jewish community. Please contact the Center at [email protected] or (310) 481-3209 for additional information. Events: Jonathan Goldfinger | “Raising Resilient Adults: How to Ensure our Children Thrive” | May 31, 2023 Click Here to Watch “Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia” with Carolyn Hoffman, LCSW, from the Sinai Temple Mental Health Center and Yael Wyte, MSW, from the California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. …
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January 17, 2023
If you or someone you know is experiencing mental illness, please know that you are not alone. In addition to the resources through the Sinai Temple Mental Health Center, Sinai Temple’s clergy and pastoral care team are here to support you. Anxiety Sheet Depression Sheet Why a Bereavement Group List of Coping Strategies Your Guide to Jewish Senior Living Communities Listed below are major national hotlines and crisis resources as well as selected Jewish communal resources. Some of these resources offer 24/7 crisis support, while others provide information and referrals in non-crisis situations. Please note that these lists are not…
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January 16, 2023
The Sinai Temple Mental Health Center Where there is HELP, there is HOPE Local and national mental health agencies report staggering statistics on the current prevalence of mental illness and serious mental health concerns in the United States. Mental Illness affects 1 out of every 5 adults in the United States and 17% of American youth between the ages of 6 and 17 experience a mental health disorder (NAMI). As we feel the oftentimes overwhelming emotional impact of living through the COVID-19 global pandemic, we are increasingly aware that positive mental health holds equal importance to physical wellness as regards…
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January 16, 2023
Carolyn Hoffman, LCSW, Director of the Sinai Temple Mental Health Center, brings to her position a commitment to combine compassionate mental health services, Jewish tradition, and Jewish communal engagement. Carolyn grew up in the Los Angeles Jewish community and graduated with honors from UCLA with a B.A. in English. After living and learning in Israel for two years, she concurrently completed her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Southern California and a Master’s degree in Jewish Communal Service at Hebrew Union College. Carolyn has many years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with special expertise…
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December 7, 2022
The Abner & Roslyn Goldstine Scholar-In-Residence Lecture Series Wrapping Ourselves in the Light of Today’s Judaism Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies Read full bio here Established in 1996 in Los Angeles, the Ziegler School is dedicated to the ordination of Conservative rabbis with 100s serving Jewish communities throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Uganda. Saturday, January 7, 2023 | The Future of Judaism 11:30 a.m. (following morning services) Lunch 12:00 p.m. Lecture by Rabbi Bradley Artson and discussion with Rabbi Nicole Guzik WATCH NOW Sunday, January 8, 2023 | The Jews as a…
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