Friday, April 12 at 6:30pm
Family Shabbat Services and Great Shabbes
Bring the entire family for a very special joint service that combines our festive, family-friendly atmosphere with the lively and spiritual music of our Great Shabbes musicians.
Saturday, April 13 at 11am (after Torah Study)
Silver Generation presents What Will the Future Bring?
Rabbi Simonds will teach, entertain and stimulate our intellects discussing where Judaism is going and the future of the Jewish Community. We have seen the evolution in the practice of our religion over the past several decades. Now we will get a look into the future of the Jewish Community and a look at the Synagogue of Tomorrow. Working closely with young adults, Rabbi Simonds is uniquely positioned to give us this perspective. This is a program you will not want to miss.
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Saturday, April 13 at 7pm
America's Got Tallit
An evening of music, comedy, and much more!
Starring Two University Synagogue Past Presidents, A Hebrew Teacher, A Rabbi, Two Committee Chairmen, An Award-Winning Novelist and Administrative Assistant, Many Congregant Singers and Musicians, One Yo-Yo Prodigy and a Juilliard-Trained Classical Pianist! We will serve fine wines along with desserts from the Westside's best bakeries: Marmalade, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Cafe Tazzina - and more! Suggested audience age is 13 to 103. (Those over 103 must be accompanied by a parent.) Come one, come (almost) all!
Tickets: $18 in advance, $21 at the door
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Friday, April 19 at 7:30pm
Shabbat Services with Guest Speaker David Levinson
Join us 2 weeks before Big Sunday as the event's founder and Executive Director, David Levinson, speaks with us about the importance of giving back to our community and fulfilling the mission of tikkun olam. David is the author of Everyone Helps, Everyone Wins: How Absolutely Anyone Can Pitch In, Help Out, Give Back, and Make the World A Better Place.
Sunday, April 21 at 10:30am
Spirituality through Meditation and Movement
Join Rabbi Judith HaLevy, Rabbi of the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue and current President of Southern California Board of Rabbis, for a morning of Jewish meditation. Rabbi HaLevy, a dear friend and colleague of Rabbi Feinstein, is known for her creativity in Jewish spirituality and meditation. Rabbi HaLevy will work with us as we discover spirituality through meditation and movement. The Beit Midrash will be cleared of chairs and tables so that we have the space to learn and explore.
RSVP by email to Sue Share
Sunday, April 21 - Saturday, April 27
Jewish Wisdom and Wellness: A Week of Learning
The Kalsman Institute on Judaism and Health along with Cedars-Sinai present a community-wide week-long series of events, programs, workshops, and experiential classes dedicated to improving health and well-being throughout the Jewish community in and around Los Angeles.
Jewish Wisdom and Wellness Events at University Synagogue:
Monday, April 22 at 9am
A Child's Health
Early Childhood Learning Center will devote a morning where doctors and dentists will visit classes and discuss the importance of body cleanliness and oral hygiene.
Monday, April 22 at 12pm
Abortion: Ethics and Politics - Lunch and Learn led by Rabbi Feinstein
The issue of abortion is a difficult one. What is the Reform Jewish point of view on this critical issue of medical ethics? Does Judaism favor a woman's right to choose? What role might a father play? What position is held by the Women of Reform Judaism? Discuss these issues and more. Sponsored by Sisterhood.
Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30pm
Teach Your Teen to Drive... and Stay Alive
Sixteen-year-olds learning to drive can be a moment filled with little wisdom and many heartaches. Judaism has a strong message about ethics, about knowing right from wrong, and about making good decisions. Teach Your Teen to Drive... and stay alive is a book written by Brett Elkins and Bruce Elkins which expresses a fun and highly effective way to deal with the issues teens and parents face as young adults learn to drive, thrive and stay alive. Brett Elkins will join us as guest speaker.
Tuesday, April 23 at 7pm
The Ethics of Death and Dying
One of the hardest aspects of life we ever face is what to do upon a loved one's late in life illness, dying, and death. Join us for an important evening that will help you in discussing these matters within your family. From Jewish customs to medical issues there will be an opportuity to focus on the journey facing the end of life.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Sunday, April 14 at 9am
7th Annual Walk to End Genocide
Join fellow members Rabbi Joel Simonds, Cami Gordon, Capp Gordon, Laurie Dubchansky, and Jocelyn Silverman for this important event. We will walk as a community to show our commitment to action that will contribute to ending genocide worldwide. We walk to raise funds to support Jewish World Watch's efforts and programs on the ground in Sudan, Congo, and throughout the world. Take one step closer to a world without genocide.
Click here to become part of our University Synagogue Team!
Sunday, May 5 - Tuesday, May 7
Vista Del Mar's Vista Inspire Program Presents
A Chorus Line of Another Kind
When a theatre owner threatens to shut down the theatre for good, it's up to a Director to prove him wrong! A talented Director holds auditions for a new show. Now it's up to him to cast the perfect actors and singers to keep the theatre afloat.
On Our Own
A group of young people move in to a common living space. Together they explore what it means to lean on each other, develop independence and be on their own.
View the event flyer for show dates and times
The Vista Inspire Program (VIP) includes socialization, religious education, sports/recreation, summer programs and events for children with autism and other special needs and their typically developing siblings and peers. Founded on the principles of The Miracle Project created by VIP's Director Elaine Hall and profiled in the HBO Emmy award winning documentary Autism: the Musical.
