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April 2017
Morning Minyan and Siyum
Firstborn fast until the end of the service followed by a breakfast feast in Gold Hall.
Find out more »Eighth Day of Passover Service with Yizkor
Yizkor begins at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Find out more »June 2017
September 2017
Shabbat Service with Guest Speaker Souad Mekhennet
Guest speaker Souad Mekhennet discusses her new book, "I Was Told to Come Alone: My Journey Behind the Lines of Jihad."
Find out more »Monkarsh Family Erev Rosh Hashanah Live Service: Reclaiming Wonder
Welcome in the New Year with Song and Story with Rabbi David Wolpe, Craig Taubman and Cantor Marcus Feldman. Open to the community.
Find out more »Ruth & Allen Ziegler Sanctuary Service
Pouran & Parviz Nazarian First Floor Rabbi David Wolpe | Cantor Marcus Feldman | Aryell Cohen and Choir Continuing the traditions of Sinai Temple with a contemplative, educational and inspiring experience. Teaching and sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe with the rich, liturgical music of Cantor Marcus Feldman accompanied by Organist and Choir Director Aryell Cohen and our Sinai Temple professional choir.
Find out more »Ruth & Allen Ziegler Sanctuary and Barad Hall Combined Service
Pouran & Parviz Nazarian First Floor Rabbi David Wolpe | Cantor Marcus Feldman | Aryell Cohen and Choir Continuing the traditions of Sinai Temple with a contemplative, educational and inspiring experience. Teaching and sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe with the rich, liturgical music of Cantor Marcus Feldman accompanied by Organist and Choir Director Aryell Cohen and our Sinai Temple professional choir.
Find out more »Jewish Federation Shabbat Service
Honoring three Sinai Temple members who have dedicated themselves to the important work of the Jewish Federation: Julie Platt, Chair of the Board, Jesse Sharf, General Campaign Chair, and Richard Sandler, Past Chair of the Board & Chair of the Board of Jewish Federations of North America
Find out more »Ruth & Allen Ziegler Sanctuary Service
Pouran & Parviz Nazarian First Floor Rabbi David Wolpe | Cantor Marcus Feldman | Aryell Cohen and Choir Continuing the traditions of Sinai Temple with a contemplative, educational and inspiring experience. Teaching and sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe with the rich, liturgical music of Cantor Marcus Feldman accompanied by Organist and Choir Director Aryell Cohen and our Sinai Temple professional choir.
Find out more »Ruth & Allen Ziegler Sanctuary Service
Pouran & Parviz Nazarian First Floor Rabbi David Wolpe | Cantor Marcus Feldman | Aryell Cohen and Choir Continuing the traditions of Sinai Temple with a contemplative, educational and inspiring experience. Teaching and sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe with the rich, liturgical music of Cantor Marcus Feldman accompanied by Organist and Choir Director Aryell Cohen and our Sinai Temple professional choir.
Find out more »Ruth & Allen Ziegler Sanctuary Mincha
Pouran & Parviz Nazarian First Floor Rabbi David Wolpe | Cantor Marcus Feldman | Aryell Cohen and Choir Continuing the traditions of Sinai Temple with a contemplative, educational and inspiring experience. Teaching and sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe with the rich, liturgical music of Cantor Marcus Feldman accompanied by Organist and Choir Director Aryell Cohen and our Sinai Temple professional choir.
Find out more »Ruth & Allen Ziegler Sanctuary Service
Pouran & Parviz Nazarian First Floor Rabbi David Wolpe | Cantor Marcus Feldman | Aryell Cohen and Choir Continuing the traditions of Sinai Temple with a contemplative, educational and inspiring experience. Teaching and sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe with the rich, liturgical music of Cantor Marcus Feldman accompanied by Organist and Choir Director Aryell Cohen and our Sinai Temple professional choir.
Find out more »October 2017
December 2017
Shabbat Service: Grandparents’ Hanukkah Shabbat
Join us for a special Shabbat morning service honoring our grandparents and great-grandparents. Bring your grandparents. Bring your grandchildren. Bring each other.
Find out more »January 2018
MLK Unity Shabbat Live
A Shabbat service celebrating diversity and inclusion with special guests and community partners. Service begins at 8:45 a.m.; Shabbat Live begins at 10:45 a.m.
Find out more »February 2018
Shabbat Live: A Most Presidential Shabbat
A morning of celebration, honoring Sinai Temple presidents.
Find out more »March 2018
Shabbat Live: Green with Envy
What does Jewish tradition say about coveting?
Find out more »April 2018
Shabbat Live: On This Day
Shabbat Live: On This Day, The Art of Measuring Time w/ Rabbi Jason Fruithandler, Craig Taubman, and Cantors Marcus Feldman and Lisa Peicott.
Find out more »May 2018
Shabbat Live: You Shall Honor Your Mother
A Shabbat morning, musical service celebrating the incredible women in our lives.
Find out more »September 2018
Wholeness in a Broken World: An Ashkenazic/Sephardic S’lichot Havdallah Service
Join all four Sinai Temple rabbis, Cantor Marcus Feldman, Cantorial Intern David Childs, Aryell Cohen, singer Chloe Pourmorady and the Sinai Temple Choir, for an evening of Ashkenazic and Sephardic High Holy Day music.
Find out more »Joy & Jerry Monkarsh Family Erev Rosh Hashanah Live
We invite the greater community to join us for a musical evening of infinite possibilities.
Find out more »October 2018
Shemini Atzeret Service (with Yizkor)
Join us for this Shemini Atzeret service. Open to the community.
Find out more »Simchat Torah Service
Join us for this Simchat Torah service. Open to the community
Find out more »Ziegler Sanctuary Shir Shabbat
Join us the first Shabbat of the month for a warm, inclusive, musical Shabbat celebration with Cantor Marcus Feldman. Our Organist and Choir Director, Aryell Cohen, and the professional choir are joined by a live band and the Sinai Temple Meshorerim, composed of student singers from both Alice and Nahum Lainer School and Sinai Temple Religious School. This participatory service is an unforgettable Shabbat experience. Interested in learning more about the Meshorerim? Contact the Cantor’s office at (310) 481-3235.
Find out more »The Feit Family Shabbat Live
Join us for a musical Shabbat service with the Sinai Temple clergy and Craig Taubman. 8:45 a.m. Service Begins; 10:45 a.m. Shabbat Live Begins
Find out more »November 2018
Ziegler Sanctuary Shir Shabbat
Join us the first Shabbat of the month for a warm, inclusive, musical Shabbat celebration with Cantor Marcus Feldman. Our Organist and Choir Director, Aryell Cohen, and the professional choir are joined by a live band and the Sinai Temple Meshorerim, composed of student singers from both Alice and Nahum Lainer School and Sinai Temple Religious School. This participatory service is an unforgettable Shabbat experience. Interested in learning more about the Meshorerim? Contact the Cantor’s office at (310) 481-3235.
Find out more »The Feit Family Shabbat Live: We Remember and Honor
Join Rabbi Wolpe, Rabbi Guzik, Cantor Feldman and Craig Taubman in Ziegler Sanctuary for a musical Shabbat morning honoring our Veterans.
Find out more »December 2018
Ziegler Sanctuary Shir Shabbat
Join us the first Shabbat of the month for a warm, inclusive, musical Shabbat celebration with Cantor Marcus Feldman. Our Organist and Choir Director, Aryell Cohen, and the professional choir are joined by a live band and the Sinai Temple Meshorerim, composed of student singers from both Alice and Nahum Lainer School and Sinai Temple Religious School. This participatory service is an unforgettable Shabbat experience. Interested in learning more about the Meshorerim? Contact the Cantor’s office at (310) 481-3235.
Find out more »The Feit Family Shabbat Live: Grandparents’ Shabbat
Join us for our monthly Shabbat Live celebration, this month honoring Grandparents.
Find out more »January 2019
Ziegler Sanctuary Shir Shabbat
Join us the first Shabbat of the month for a warm, inclusive, musical Shabbat celebration with Cantor Marcus Feldman. Our Organist and Choir Director, Aryell Cohen, and the professional choir are joined by a live band and the Sinai Temple Meshorerim, composed of student singers from both Alice and Nahum Lainer School and Sinai Temple Religious School. This participatory service is an unforgettable Shabbat experience. Interested in learning more about the Meshorerim? Contact the Cantor’s office at (310) 481-3235.
Find out more »The Feit Family Shabbat Live: Unity Shabbat
Join us for our annual Unity Shabbat celebration honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Find out more »Shabbat Shira Service
Join the prayer leaders of Nava Tehila Jerusalem, as they invite us into the landscape of holiness and joy. Through psalms and prayers, we will allow the music of Shabbat to fill our hearts and uplift our souls. Service is free and open to the public. Service begins at 8:45 a.m. Shabbat Shira at 10:45 a.m.
Find out more »February 2019
Sisterhood Shabbaton Morning Service
Join us for this service led by multi-generations of Sisterhood members, along with Rabbi Nicole Guzik and Aryell Cohen.
Find out more »The Feit Family Shabbat Live
Join us for Love Shabbat, a musical service featuring Craig Taubman and Rabbi Wolpe, with special guest appearances by Laurence Juber and the JAC String Trio.
Find out more »March 2019
Ziegler Sanctuary Shir Shabbat
Join us the first Shabbat of the month for a warm, inclusive, musical Shabbat celebration with Cantor Marcus Feldman. Our Organist and Choir Director, Aryell Cohen, and the professional choir are joined by a live band and the Sinai Temple Meshorerim, composed of student singers from both Alice and Nahum Lainer School and Sinai Temple Religious School. This participatory service is an unforgettable Shabbat experience. Interested in learning more about the Meshorerim? Contact the Cantor’s office at (310) 481-3235.
Find out more »The Feit Family Shabbat Live
Join us for a musical Shabbat service with the Sinai Temple clergy, Craig Taubman, and special guest Shany Zamir.
Find out more »April 2019
Ziegler Sanctuary Shir Shabbat
Join us the first Shabbat of the month for a warm, inclusive, musical Shabbat celebration with Cantor Marcus Feldman. Our Organist and Choir Director, Aryell Cohen, and the professional choir are joined by a live band and the Sinai Temple Meshorerim, composed of student singers from both Alice and Nahum Lainer School and Sinai Temple Religious School. This participatory service is an unforgettable Shabbat experience. Interested in learning more about the Meshorerim? Contact the Cantor’s office at (310) 481-3235.
Find out more »The Feit Family Shabbat Live
Join us for a musical Shabbat service and Passover Boot Camp with the Sinai Temple clergy and Craig Taubman.
Find out more »Ta’anit Bechorot Siyum & Seudat Mitzvah
Join us for morning minyan in Ziegler Sanctuary, followed by a siyum study session, led by Rabbi Rotenberg. A light breakfast of bagels and cream cheese to follow. All are welcomed.
Find out more »Men’s Club Shabbat & Passover Service w/ Yizkor
Join us for a Passover Shabbat morning service, led by the members of Sinai Temple Men’s Club. Please note that Yizkor will be recited directly following the rabbi’s sermon.
Find out more »May 2019
Ziegler Sanctuary Shir Shabbat
Join us the first Shabbat of the month for a warm, inclusive, musical Shabbat celebration with Cantor Marcus Feldman. Our Organist and Choir Director, Aryell Cohen, and the professional choir are joined by a live band and the Sinai Temple Meshorerim, composed of student singers from both Alice and Nahum Lainer School and Sinai Temple Religious School. This participatory service is an unforgettable Shabbat experience. Interested in learning more about the Meshorerim? Contact the Cantor’s office at (310) 481-3235.
Find out more »The Feit Family Shabbat Live
Celebrate your mom at this musical Shabbat service with Rabbi Wolpe, Craig Taubman and the Sinai Temple Clergy.
Find out more »June 2019
July 2019
November 2019
Shabbat Service: Grandparents’ Shabbat
Join us for Grandparents' Shabbat, when we will honor the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren.
Find out more »February 2020
Ziegler Sanctuary Shir Shabbat
Join us the first Shabbat of the month for a warm, inclusive, musical Shabbat celebration with Cantor Marcus Feldman. Our Organist and Choir Director, Aryell Cohen, and the professional choir are joined by the Sinai Temple Meshorerim, composed of student singers from both Sinai Akiba Academy and Sinai Temple Religious School. This participatory service is an unforgettable Shabbat experience. Interested in learning more about the Meshorerim? Contact Cantor Feldman at [email protected].
Find out more »March 2020
Virtual Torah in the Round Shabbat Service
With the safety of our community as a top priority, in-person Shabbat services have been cancelled until further notice. Join the Sinai Temple clergy for a musical, virtual Torah in the Round Shabbat Service. Click HERE to gain access to the siddur to follow along online. CLICK HERE TO WATCH
Find out more »May 2022
Yom HaZikaron Event with the Consul General of Israel
The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Southwest invites you to the official Memorial Day Ceremony commemorating Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Bereaved families are invited to arrive at 6:00 p.m. The service will begin at 7:00 p.m. This will be livestreamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. Photo ID is required. Click HERE to register.
Find out more »June 2022
Shavuot Day 2 Service
In-person in the Main Sanctuary or watch online.
Find out more »September 2022
The Joyce & Jerry (z”l) Monkarsh Erev Rosh Hashanah Live
Free and open to the community as a gift from Sinai Temple. Cars with parking stickers can park in the Ashton garage. Additional parking can be found on the surrounding streets (please pay attention to posted signs).
Find out more »November 2022
The Feit Family Shabbat Morning Live
Join us in Ziegler Sanctuary (or online) at 9:00 a.m. for Shabbat services followed by The Feit Family Shabbat Morning Live at 10:30 a.m.
Find out more »December 2022
The Feit Family Shabbat Morning Live
Join us in Ziegler Sanctuary (or online) at 9:00 a.m. for Shabbat services followed by The Feit Family Shabbat Morning Live at 10:30 a.m.
Find out more »February 2023
The Feit Family Shabbat Morning Live
Join us in Ziegler Sanctuary (or online) at 9:00 a.m. for Shabbat services followed by The Feit Family Shabbat Morning Live at 10:30 a.m.
Find out more »March 2023
The Feit Family Shabbat Morning Live
Join us in Ziegler Sanctuary (or online) at 9:00 a.m. for Shabbat services followed by The Feit Family Shabbat Morning Live at 10:30 a.m.
Find out more »April 2023
Ta’anit Bechorot 2023/תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5783 – Fast of the First Born
7:30 a.m. Shacharit Service and Study Session in Ziegler Sanctuary 8:30 a.m. Breakfast in Ziegler Hall
Find out more »The Feit Family Shabbat Morning Live
Saturday, April 29 9:30 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Shabbat Live 12:00 p.m. Lunch Craig Taubman will be joined by Shanee Zamir for an Israeli themed Feit Family Shabbat Live. At the service, we will also hear from David Matlow, owner of the Herzl Collection- the world’s largest private collection of Theodor Herzl memorabilia. After services, join us for a light Shabbat lunch, where David Matlow will share some of his most treasured Herzl artifacts and tell the inspiring stories behind them. All are invited, FREE FOR SINAI TEMPLE MEMBERS, but RSVPs for lunch are a must! Click HERE to register
Find out more »November 2023
One People, One Heart: Solidarity with Israel
Israel needs us at this moment! Join our Los Angeles community in a moment of solidarity, as we demand the release of the hostages and stand together in support of Israel. Hear from elected officials, clergy, interfaith, and community leaders from across Southern California and show our unity in this climate of rising antisemitism. Sunday, November 19th 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sinai Temple, Ziegler Sanctuary Register here! Click here to register your organization as a community partner.
Find out more »One People, One Heart: Solidarity With Israel
Israel needs us at this moment! Join our Los Angeles community in a moment of solidarity, as we demand the release of the hostages and stand together in support of Israel. Hear from elected officials, clergy, interfaith, and community leaders from across Southern California and show our unity in this climate of rising antisemitism. Register here.
Find out more »December 2023
The Ted (z”l) & Hedy (z”l) Orden and Family Friday Night Live in December!
The Ted (z”l) & Hedy (z”l) Orden and Family Friday Night Live in December! Special Theme: Hanukkah and Israel Featuring a speaker from Jewish National Fund-USA Friday, December 8th 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Service in Ziegler Sanctuary, Dinner in Barad Hall During this Friday Night Live, we will be celebrating Hanukkah and Israel throughout services and dinner. We will hear from a JNF-USA speaker, nosh on some Sufganiyot and Israeli food, and sing holiday-themed songs! We hope to see you there. RSVP here.
Find out more »February 2024
An Evening of David Lefkowitz’s Music
Come enjoy an evening of beautiful music from accomplished composer, David Lefkowitz. Featuring the UCLA Chamber Singers (James Bass, Director; James Lent, Accompanist). Thursday, February 15 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Ziegler Sanctuary Register here.
Find out more »March 2024
A Special Recording of Rabbi on the Sidelines featuring Israel ParaSport Athletes!
Wednesday, March 13 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ziegler Sanctuary Founded more than 60 years ago, The Israel ParaSport Center's mission to empower people with disabilities through sports has helped thousands of Israelis lead fulfilling, successful lives. Located in Ramat Gan, Israel, The Center currently serves more than 3,000 children and adults with disabilities annually through both its holistic rehabilitative and competitive parasport programs and social services. Visit www.israelparasport.org for more information. Register here.
Find out more »Generations Shabbat Service
Join Craig Taubman, Sinai Temple Clergy and special guests, as we bless the children, and children’s children, with prayer, song, food, and community. Saturday, March 16 11:00 am: Community Wide Generations Shabbat featuring: L’Dor V’Dor moments for children, parents, grandparents to share together. Craig Taubman and his talented musicians Blessing for babies in our community
Find out more »Yasmeen Ohebsion Speaking During Shabbat Services
Saturday, March 23 Approx. 11:00 a.m. (During Shabbat Services) Ziegler Sanctuary Yasmeen Ohebsion is the President of the Movement to Address Antisemitism at Tulane University, where she is a senior majoring in Finance and minoring in Real Estate and Marketing. Yasmeen helped found the movement 14 months ago, to urge Tulane’s Administration to incorporate mandatory antisemitism education and training within DEI at Tulane. Yasmeen also sits on Tulane Chabad’s Student Board, the Jewish on Campus Student Union, and was named The Lindsay Weiner Scholar through Tulane’s Jewish Grant Center. Yasmeen testified to Congress through The Bipartisan Roundtable on Antisemitism at Postsecondary Institutions…
Find out more »April 2024
Federation Shabbat
Saturday, April 6 Approximately 11:00 a.m. Ziegler Sanctuary Rabbi Noah Farkas will speak during Shabbat Services at Sinai Temple. Rabbi Noah Farkas serves as Jewish Federation Los Angeles' President & Chief Executive Officer. Named by The Forward as one of America’s most inspiring rabbis, Noah served from 2008 to 2021 as a clergy member of Valley Beth Shalom, where he led successful innovations in synagogue life through social action, mental health, and next-generation spiritual initiatives. Previously, Noah served Congregation Beth Israel in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he helped rebuild the Gulf Coast Jewish community after Hurricane Katrina.
Find out more »May 2024
From Inhumanity to Hope: Inspiring Music for Yom HaShoah
Sunday, May 5 3 – 4:30 p.m. Ziegler Sanctuary Come enjoy a free concert in commemoration of Yom HaShoah, featuring Cantor Marcus Feldman and the Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale, led by Music Director Dr. Nick Strimple! Register here.
Find out more »Uncomfortable Conversations With Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho
Tuesday, May 7 8 – 9:00 p.m. Sinai Temple Are you antisemitic if you’re anti-Zionist? Is Judaism a religion, culture, a peoplehood, or a race? Join this incredible discussion with New York Times bestselling authors Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby. Every ticket will include a copy of Noa and Emmanuel’s book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew. Moderated by Mandana Dayani, human rights activist and co-founder of the nonpartisan organization, I am a voter.® Register here.
Find out more »September 2024
Welcome Back Havdalah
Meet in Main Sanctuary For all ages: Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Temple For adults: Wine tasting (for members 21+) For children and tweens: Sports with SAA’s very own Coach B Live music, Community Havdalah and Community Blessing
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