SinaiCast

Sinai Speaks: Unlock Your Family History: Hands-On Jewish Genealogy Workshop with Randy Schoenberg

FAITH AND ACTIVISMModerator: Craig Impleman, Wooden Wisdom / Wooden AwardsBob McKillop, Coach at Davidson, Mansoor Laghari, Global Muslim-Jewish Youth Unity Project, Eric Rubin, Project Max.

FAITH AND BUSINESS: Moderator: Andy Adler, CBS SportsEddy Curry, NBA Player, NBPA, Lisa Leslie, WNBA ChampTamir Goodman.

ATHLETE ROUNDTABLEModerator: Andy Bernstein, NBA Photographer, AC Green, NBA Player, Byron Scott, NBA Player

FAITH AND IDENTITY: Moderator: Dean Varun Soni, USC Dean, Angel McCoughtry, US Olympian, WNBA Champ, Chris Rix, Fox Sports & Football Player, Craig Young, Mental Health Expert.

A Jewish Path to Parenthood: Building Family with Intention A Fireside Conversation for Single Women in Their 30s and 40swith Rabbi Nicole Guzik and Dr. Ellen Goldstein, Reproductive Endocrinologist. Wednesday, March 4| 7:00 PM | Online only. Join Co-Senior Rabbi Nicole Guzik and Dr. Ellen Goldstein, Reproductive Endocrinologist, for an honest and thoughtful fireside conversation created for single women in A Jewish Path to Parenthood: Building Family with IntentionA Fireside Conversation for Single Women in Their 30s and 40swith Rabbi Nicole Guzik and Dr. Ellen Goldstein, Reproductive Endocrinologist.

Abner(z'l) & Roslyn Goldstine Scholar in Residence Lecture Series: AI in the New Workplace with Dr. David Zvi KalmanAI is changing the way that we work and it's leaving employers and employees with ethical questions to which nobody has good answers. Is economic utility the only thing that really matters at the end of the day – and if it isn't, what other values should we be thinking about?

Doron Almog | Chairman of the Jewish Agency for IsraelSaturday, February 14th at 9:00 a.m. Shabbat Services in Ziegler Sanctuary

Parsha Class with Rabbi Erez ShermanThursday, Feb. 58:30-9:30 a.m.During this one-hour session, our Rabbis and Cantor will explore the parsha deeply, offering a contemporary lesson that can be applied in everyday life.

Parsha Class with Rabbi Moe Howard Thursday, Jan 298:30-9:30 a.m.

Paradise Cove: They Escaped the Cuckoo's Nest with Rabbi Dunner Join Co-Senior Rabbi Erez Sherman and Rabbi Dunner for a powerful book talk on Paradise Cove: They Escaped the Cuckoo's Nest, the true story of courage, survival, and resistance inside a notorious psychiatric institution.

Saturday, January 17th at 9:00 a.m. Shabbat Services in Ziegler Sanctuary"Unity Without Uniformity"- Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman

An unforgettable evening with Eli Sharabi, a former Israeli hostage, who will be speaking for the first time in Los Angeles. Eli survived 491 days in Hamas captivity and will share his extraordinary story of survival, faith, and resilience in support of Ma'agalim's work empowering at-risk Israeli teens.

Parsha Class with Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold Thursday, Jan 148:30-9:30 a.m.

In this week's episode of Sinai Speaks, Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold sits down with author Alex Sinclair to explore his newest sci-fi novel. Below, you'll find links to his websites and published works.-------------------------------------------------------------http://alexjsinclair.com/http://tiny.cc/perfectenemyhttp://tiny.cc/everybodyshero

Thursday, December 4 | 7:00 PMCo-Senior Rabbi Nicole Guzik will speak with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging, recently featured on The New York Times Best Seller list.

Parashat: Vayishlach "The Small Things" - Sermon by Rabbi Erez ShermanSaturday, December 6th at 9:00 a.m. Shabbat Services in Ziegler Sanctuary

In this week's episode of Sinai Speaks, Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold sits down with author Alex Sinclair to explore his newest sci-fi novel. Below, you'll find links to his websites and published works.-------------------------------------------------------------http://alexjsinclair.com/http://tiny.cc/perfectenemyhttp://tiny.cc/everybodyshero

CNN journalist Bianna Golodryga joined us last week to launch her new book, Don't Feed The Lion, which explores how parents and children can talk to each other about antisemitism. Bianna has been a leading voice in media since October 7th, sharing powerful stories of hostages. Watch her conversation with Rabbi Erez Sherman.

Saturday, November 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Shabbat Services in Ziegler Sanctuary

Sinai Speaks- An Adult Education SeriesPeace, Politics and Propaganda with Rabbi Moe Howard & Gil HoffmanWednesday, November 19| 7:00 PM·     Join Rabbi Moe Howard and Gil Hoffman of HonestReporting for a dynamic conversation on the fight for Israel on the military and media battlefields.

Sinai Speaks: A Hollywood EndingIn-person conversation with Co-Senior Rabbi Erez Sherman, author Yaron Weitzman, and ESPN NBA Insider & Senior Writer Ramona Shelburne, to discuss Weitzman's new book on the LeBron-era Lakers. Listen to behind-the-scenes stories of the Lakers and LeBron.

Don't miss this important event! Join us for a powerful conversation with Rev. Johnnie Moore, Executive Chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, as he shares an insider's perspective on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Sinai Temple Co-Senior Rabbi Erez Sherman will moderate the discussion. Thursday, July 31st

"Living Outside the Land of Israel- A Shabbat Text Study" — Sermon by Rabbi Gavriella KornsgoldParashat MattotShabbat Services in Ziegler Sanctuary

"Moses' Final Lessons" — Sermon by Rabbi Nicole GuzikParashat PinchasSaturday, July 19 at 9:00 a.m. Shabbat Services in Ziegler Sanctuary

Join us for an engaging discussion on the future of the Western world with Rabbi Wolpe and Melanie Phillips, authors of The Builder's Stone: How Jews and Christians Built the West – and Why Only They Can Save It.

Yom HaShoah Program: Dialogue with Paul Kester, holocaust survivor.

Join cantor, musicologist, and popular writer Cantor Matt Austerklein for a musical evening exploring the evolution of the cantorial arts through the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. This lecture concert will feature interactive storytelling, communal singing, and performances from Cantor Austerklein, Cantor Feldman, Music Director Benjamin Fingerhut , and other musicians.

Cantor Marcus Feldman has a message for the Sinai Temple Community!

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Rabbi Elliot Dorff about the importance of ethics in our daily lives.

During this one-hour session, our Cantor will dive deeply into the Parsha, offering a contemporary lesson that one can apply in everyday life.

Parsha Class (on Zoom) with Sinai Temple's senior Rabbi, Rabbi Erez Sherman Tuesday, February 118:30-9:30 a.m

During this one-hour session, our Rabbis and Cantor will dive deeply into the Parsha, offering a contemporary lesson that one can apply in their everyday life.Parsha Class (on Zoom) with Sinai Temple Clergy  Tuesday, January 28 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Join Rabbi Kornsgold for a virtual event with journalist Rosie Whitehouse, as she shares the gripping true story of Jewish resistance in Nazi-occupied France. In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Rosie will explore key topics including Holocaust denial, historical distortion, and the lasting legacies of the Holocaust. Together, they will offer a robust conversation about bravery, betrayal, and the fight against antisemitism.

During this session, our Rabbis Erez Sherman will dive deeply into the Parsha, offering a contemporary lesson that one can apply in their everyday life.

Flesh Family Unity Shabbat  We are excited about the annual Flesh Family Unity Shabbat! Join the clergy of Sinai Temple and Duvid Swirsky with his full band. Guest Speaker: Pastor George B. Thompson from Faithful Central Bible Church

Join Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold for a deep dive into Torah and engage in the text with a contemporary view.

During this one-hour session, our Rabbi will dive deeply into the Parsha, offering a contemporary lesson that one can apply in their everyday life.

Join us for an engaging evening with Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove as we explore his thought-provoking book, For Such a Time as This: On Being Jewish Today. This discussion will delve into the challenges and opportunities facing the Jewish community in the contemporary world, examining themes of identity, resilience, and faith.   Rabbi Cosgrove, a renowned leader and thinker, will share insights from his book and encourage an open dialogue about what it means to be Jewish in today's society. Whether you are a lifelong member of the community or simply curious about Jewish perspectives, this event promises to be both enlightening and enriching.

Join us for an inspiring evening with Montana Tucker, a multifaceted artist, entrepreneur, and advocate. Known for her dynamic performances and empowering message, Montana will share her journey in the entertainment industry, her passion for mental health awareness, and her commitment to uplifting others through creativity through a Jewish lens.

Led by the Director of the Los Angeles Jewish Community Children's Choir, Dr. Michelle Green Willner, Sinai Temple's Music Director, Benjamin Fingerhut, and Cantor Marcus Feldman. Enjoy delicious donuts as we celebrate with family-friendly music.

Paul Olden, the voice of Yankee Stadium, joins Rabbi Sherman to speak about his journey to the booth of the most storied franchise in baseball.

An insightful discussion on the direction of American Jewry. Sinai Temple's Emeritus Rabbi David Wolpe will share his perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for the Jewish community in America.

Learn about this special project that grouped photos by dozens of photographers who documented the Negev before, during, and in the aftermath of October 7. Prof. Dana Arieli will present her works featured in the exhibition An Album from the South, which will be followed by a Q&A with Rabbi Erez Sherman and Dr. Rotem Rozental.

Yom Kippur Dialogue with Rabbi Wolpe and Rabbi Artson

Guest Speaker Rom El-Hai, a NOVA survivor, In conversation with Rabbis Guzik and Sherman Rosh Hashanah, Day #2, Friday, Oct. 4. Ziegler Sanctuary

ATID Rosh Hashanah Experience with Rabbi Wolpe Rosh Hashanah, Day #1: Thursday, October 3

The Joy & Jerry (z”l) Monkarsh Family Erev Rosh Hashanah Live Service, in Ziegler Sanctuary.

7:00pm - Discussion between Co-Senior Rabbi Erez Sherman and Dr. Rotem Rozental, Executive Director and Chief Curator, Los Angeles Center of Photography (LACP) 8:00pm - Selichot Program Saturday, September 28, 2024 Sinai Temple in Kohn Chapel

Join us online for an insightful exploration of the Jewish calendar with the renowned scholar Dalia Marx. Discover the significance of the High Holy Days, delve into the traditions, and uncover the deeper meanings behind the celebrations.