By Sinai Temple on
February 8, 2018
On Tuesday, February 6, Sinai Temple Men’s Club held an engaging and insightful program with David Suissa, Editor-in-Chief of The Jewish Journal, and moderated by author and temple member Rick Richman. This was as “non-political” of a discussion as possible about our political divide. The speakers emphasized the goals and aspirations we all share as Jews and citizens, regardless of party affiliations, along with ways we can come together to bridge the divide. To learn more about Men’s Club programing, please click HERE. To view video of the full program from February 6, please click HERE.
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By Sinai Temple on
February 7, 2018
On Tuesday, February 6, Sinai Temple hosted two clergy-led “Learn & Lunch” programs, one here at Sinai Temple with Rabbi Jason Fruithandler and one at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with Rabbi Nicole Guzik. At the temple, Rabbi Fruithandler spoke to a crowd of over forty members about what it means to be Jewish and the essential cultural principles, history and traditions it encompasses for different people in different ways. Rabbi Guzik joined several high-profile Cedars doctors, nurses and staff, who took time out of their very busy schedules for a heartfelt discussion of visiting the sick and healing through prayer. Both…
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By Sinai Temple on
January 23, 2018
Today Rabbi Erez Sherman was joined by a group of over 15 Sinai Temple members for a Learn & Lunch in Westwood. The membership committee invited temple members who work in the area to carve out a small portion of their day for a dose of connection, conversation and, of course, Judaism. The theme of the lunch, “Is There Religion In Your Office?,” inspired conversation about how being Jewish influences our professional work, and how our daily work helps define our Judaism. The program brought together a diverse range of professionals, including lawyers, entertainment executives, real estate professionals, and even…
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By Sinai Temple on
January 17, 2018
On Thursday, January 11, over 50 temple members of all ages gathered at Sinai for A Spoonful of Hesed: Making Meals for Those in Need. An initiative led by Rabbi Nicole Guzik, Sinai Sisterhood and the temple’s Social Action Committee, this group came together to cook soup and bake cookies for those in need of a little healing. Together, hundreds of carrots were peeled, veggies were sliced and pounds of batter was mixed. In addition, members got to know one another and connect. The resulting soup and cookies were stored in a freezer and will be delivered to temple members…
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