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May 2024
The Spiritual Path of Musar
Do you struggle with anger or patience? Could you have more compassion and calmness? Are you searching for a deeper spiritual connection? Then join Sinai Temple’s rabbinic intern, Rabbi Moe, to learn about the Jewish spiritual path of musar. We’ll delve into texts old and new, explore contemplative practices to shape our inner life, and begin the work of personal transformation. No prior knowledge required—only an open mind and open heart. February 22: Introduction to Musar March 14: Humility April 11: Patience May 9: Compassion May 30: Equanimity June 6: Conclusion All classes will take place from 7 - 8:30…
Find out more »June 2024
Revelation in a Painful Age With Rabbi Wolpe
Thursday, June 6 10 – 11 a.m. Online Only (Zoom) Join Rabbi Wolpe, who will host this virtual pre-Shavuot discussion! Register here.
Find out more »The Spiritual Path of Musar
Do you struggle with anger or patience? Could you have more compassion and calmness? Are you searching for a deeper spiritual connection? Then join Sinai Temple’s rabbinic intern, Rabbi Moe, to learn about the Jewish spiritual path of musar. We’ll delve into texts old and new, explore contemplative practices to shape our inner life, and begin the work of personal transformation. No prior knowledge required—only an open mind and open heart. February 22: Introduction to Musar March 14: Humility April 11: Patience May 9: Compassion May 30: Equanimity June 6: Conclusion All classes will take place from 7 - 8:30…
Find out more »Atid Shabbat Dinner and Learning
Friday, June 7 7:00 p.m. Location provided upon RSVP RSVP now for a special Shabbat Dinner and Learning with Rabbi Kornsgold! Help build the Shabbat atmosphere with us - we invite you to bring flowers, a kosher dessert, kosher wine, or non alcoholic drink! Only 25 spots available on a first come, first served basis. Register here.
Find out more »Shabbat Lunch With A Player From Israel’s National Flag Football Team
Saturday, June 8 11:30am - Immediately following services Ziegler Hall Register here. Jonathan Curran came to Israel at age 18 and enlisted in the IDF where he joined an elite military unit responsible for targeted strikes against Israel's enemies. After completing his 3-year mandatory service, he served in the Shabaq (Israel’s FBI) and is currently registered for miluim service. Since October 7th, Jonathan has served in the North defending the country and has been in Gaza several times. Jonathan started playing football in Israel after he left the military in 2010. He first played for a Tel Aviv team and…
Find out more »Shavuot Learning with Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz
Tuesday, June 11 7:00pm evening service, followed by discussion Kohn Chapel Lite refreshments will be served following the discussion Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz served as the spiritual leader of Congregation B’nai Israel of Tustin, CA for over 33 years and as a member of the Rabbinical Assembly’s Committee of Jewish Law and Standards for 20 years. He has taught courses at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies of American Jewish University and Chapman University. His writings (including four published books) address topics of both Jewish and universal concern, including: How would a contemporary juror view survival of the soul? How…
Find out more »Adult B’nai Mitzvah Service Followed by a Celebratory Lunch
Wednesday, June 12 9:00 a.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Sinai Temple Plus: Make a Donation in honor of our adult b’nai mitzvah! Register here and learn more about donating.
Find out more »A Journey From Gaza to Israel: How Ayman Abu Sobuh Became Dor Shachar
Saturday, June 15 11:30am Ziegler Hall Dor will also speak during Shabbat Services beforehand. Dor Shachar, born Ayman Abu Sobuh in 1977, was the third son of a Muslim family in Khan Yunis, Gaza. At the age of four, witnessing a Jewish soldier putting on tefillin, he knew deep inside that he was a Jewish soul born in the wrong place. He fled to Israel at 13, declaring himself a Jew. Register here.
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