To Our Wonderful Sisterhood,
As we reflect on the past month, we find ourselves filled with gratitude and fond memories. We enjoyed an evening at Michele Gabai’s home for Rosh Hodesh. Surrounded by the beauty of her landscaped backyard, we shared laughter and enjoyed a delicious meal. Afterwards, we engaged in lively discussions about Jewish comedians. Thank you to Edie Nitzberg and Michele for orchestrating this wonderful evening.
Additionally, our Sisterhood hosted an exciting Mahjongg Tournament at Sinai Temple. Players from all corners of Los Angeles came together, embracing the competitive spirit of the game. The raffle and the delicious lunch, thoughtfully catered by Sisterhood, added to the festivities.
As our term as Co-Presidents draws to a close, we cherished the privilege of representing Sisterhood over the past two years. Valued friendships and countless experiences have enriched our journey. Giving back to our Sinai Temple community has been a true pleasure. We extend a warm welcome to our new Co-Presidents, Deborah Eisen and Marilyn Stern, both esteemed members and leaders within our Sisterhood. May their tenure be filled with success and fulfillment.
With gratitude and warm wishes,
Cici Hallegua and Shan Farahi
Sisterhood Co-Presidents
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Renew or Join Sisterhood Today |
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MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES
It’s time to join Sisterhood or renew your Sisterhood membership for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Your membership gives you access to excursions, programs, classes, and other activities. It also provides you with many volunteer opportunities to support Sinai Temple, its schools and community. Don’t miss out on the friendships you will make!
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Payments by Check:
If you wish to pay your dues by check ($50.00 for Temple Members and $55.00 for Non-Members), please mail a check made payable to Sinai Temple Sisterhood to Sinai Temple Sisterhood, 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024. Please include your name, address, tel. number and email address.
For questions and information, contact Co-Vice Presidents of Membership:
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Please continue to support the future of the Jewish people by donating to the Torah Fund Campaign of the Women's League for Conservative Judaism, which is the cornerstone of Sinai Temple Sisterhood's philanthropy. The Torah Fund supports scholarships and programming at Conservative/Masorti Institutes of higher Jewish learning throughout the world, including the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies of the American Jewish University right here in L.A.
The theme of this year's campaign is "Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh Ba'Zeh" (or "All Israel is Responsible for One Another"), which, in light of our new reality and these uncertain times, is particularly appropriate. We can fulfill our responsibilities to each other by ensuring we have future clergy, teachers, camp directors, and other Jewish leaders to unite us, to guide us, to teach us, and to help us fight the ever-growing hate we face. Please click HERE to learn more and to donate, or e-mail or call Sharon Gold (srgold13@yahoo.com, 805-551-3567) or Deborah Harris (deborah@garai.com, 310-614-1080). Am Yisrael Chai.
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A Trip to the Skirball With Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold to See Frank Stella: Had Gadya
Thursday, August 1
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SISTERHOOD BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, August 6 at 9:15 a.m.
Elikann Hall
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In Torah Talk, Rosa Berman Ruder discusses a Torah portion read during the month, or a Jewish holiday celebrated during the month. In June, we observe the Festival of Shavuot, which falls on the sixth of Sivan, and corresponds this year to June 11 (erev) and June 12 and 13, 2024. Learn more about Shavuot HERE, as Rosa takes us on a journey into the origin, the liturgy, and the customs and traditions celebrating this agricultural holiday as well as the giving of the Torah.
Chag Shavuot Sameach!
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Upcoming Sinai Temple Events |
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Shabbat Shavuot Learning With Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz
Tuesday, June 11
7:00 – 9:00pm
Kohn Chapel
Lite refreshments will be served following the discussion
Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz served as the spiritual leader of Congregation B’nai Israel of Tustin, CA for over 33 years and as a member of the Rabbinical Assembly’s Committee of Jewish Law and Standards for 20 years. He has taught courses at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and at Chapman University.
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A Journey From Gaza to Israel How Ayman Abu Sobuh Became Dor Shachar
Saturday, June 15
11:30am
Ziegler Hall
Dor will also speak during Shabbat Services beforehand
Dor Shachar, born Ayman Abu Sobuh in 1977, was the third son of a Muslim family in Khan Yunis, Gaza. At the age of four, witnessing a Jewish soldier putting on tefillin, he knew deep inside that he was a Jewish soul born in the wrong place. At 13, unable to suppress his true identity any longer, he fled to Israel, declaring himself as the first of a new Jewish lineage.
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The Spiritual Path of Musar
Join Sinai Temple’s rabbinic intern, Rabbi Moe, to learn about the Jewish spiritual path of musar. We’ll delve into texts old and new, explore contemplative practices to shape our inner life, and begin the work of personal transformation.
No prior knowledge required—only an open mind and open heart.
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Next Session - June 20 - Conclusion |
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Bring Your Own Picnic: Shabbat in the Park!
Friday, June 21
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Holmby Park
Join the Sinai Temple Clergy as we bring in Shabbat together at Holmby Park! Please bring your own picnic Shabbat dinner. Sinai Temple will provide a pareve dessert following the service.
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JUDAICA SHOP
We welcome you to our shop! We specialize in ritual items, including tallitot, kipot, tefillin, prayer books and so much more.
All proceeds help support our schools and synagogue.
For questions or an appointment, please contact Lisa Pompan at
310-498-8987.
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LUNCH CATERING
We would love to cater your dairy lunch! Contact us at least one month in advance. We cater for 75 - 200 people.
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Sisterhood Lifecycle Events & Donations |
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Click HERE for a list of June birthdays and anniversaries for our Sisterhood members.
Click HERE for a list of Tributes.
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Do you want to put your hands and mind to work creatively this year? Are you ready for the challenge? Join us! Questions? Please contact Rosa Berman Ruder, VP Education at rbermanr@yahoo.com.
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Balance Class with Larry Sarokin
Every Wednesday, 9:30-10:30 AM on Zoom. No class on June 12
and June 19. Class resumes June 26.
Learn the principles of Chinese circle walking, which incorporate some tai chi movements, to enhance your balance and posture. Peaceful meditation at the end of each class. Join the session HERE during meeting time weekly.
Neuroplasticity and Proprioception Training
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Calligraphy with DeAnn Singh
Mondays, 12:00 to 2:00 PM. Zoom.
Ten-week session, May 6 - July 15. No class May 27 (Memorial Day)
Create a set of capitals decorated with flourishing. We’ll start with a set of Roman, Italic, or Lombardic capitals and make a frame of flourishing around it.
Hopefully we can create an entire set of the alphabet. This way you’ll have your own exemplar ready when you need it.
Cost is $200. Register on the Temple website, member/sinaitemple.org/events
Click HERE to read a profile on DeAnn on ShoutoutLA!
Example of DeAnn’s work in class.
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Mah Jongg with Estelle Marco
Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:30 PM, May 23-July 25, 2024.
Cost is $100 for 8 weeks.
No class June 13 and July 4. Registration is on a first come-first served basis.
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Needlepoint with Rachelle Marcus
Rachelle is an experienced needle pointer and will be happy to guide you to create tallit bags, kippot, eyeglass cases, pillowcases, and picture frames. Contact Rachelle for more information at rachellemarcus936@gmail.com.
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Art Workshop with Gail Rollman
10:30AM-12:00 PM, Ongoing to August 28
Wednesdays June 5 and 26, Mondays June 10 and 17
Wednesdays July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 14, 21, 28
Explore different art media including collage, mixed media, watercolor, acrylic painting, and crafts. Have fun and learn new techniques each week from our instructor, Gail Rollman. At Sinai. The cost is $10 per class and covers materials. Pay at the door each week. Please RSVP to Gail at garollman@yahoo.com.
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