SinaiCast

Israel at a Crossroads: Iran, Elections, and the Future of the Jewish StateYisrael Klitsner joins Rabbi Avi Taff for a timely conversation about Iran, Israel’s upcoming elections, and the political and strategic questions shaping the future of the Jewish state. Yisrael Klitsner is a fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, a Jerusalem-based think tank. He previously served as Diaspora Affairs...

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Parashat Tazria-Mezora Saturday, April 18th at 9:00 a.m. Shabbat Services in Ziegler Sanctuary"Threads Across Continents: Faith, Identity, and the Diaspora Journey"- Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman

Join Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold and Rabbi Candice Levy as they share ideas to help you prepare for Passover with confidence and intention. From organizing your kitchen and planning your Seder to adding new meaning to familiar traditions, this session will offer guidance for both seasoned hosts and first-timers alike.

Zev Yaroslavsky sits down in conversation with Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi David Wolpe. Drawing on nearly four decades of public service and leadership in Los Angeles, Zev will share stories and insights from his remarkable career and reflect on the intersection of policy, politics, and Jewish life. A thoughtful and engaging way to continue the spirit of Shabbat together after services.

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

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

FAITH AND BUSINESS:  Moderator:  Andy Adler, CBS Sports Eddy Curry, NBA Player, NBPA, Lisa Leslie, WNBA Champ Tamir Goodman.

A Jewish Path to Parenthood: Building Family with Intention   A Fireside Conversation for Single Women in Their 30s and 40s with 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...

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 Sherman Thursday, Feb. 5 8:30-9:30 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 29 8:30-9:30 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 14 8:30-9:30 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 PM Co-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 Sherman Saturday, December 6th at 9:00 a.m. Shabbat Services in Ziegler Sanctuary

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 Series Peace, Politics and Propaganda with Rabbi Moe Howard & Gil Hoffman Wednesday, 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.