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The Steven Eichel Jewish Law Library Endowment Fund was established to help develop and enrich Temple Sinai by providing resources for the benefit of our Jewish Law Library. In addition, it aims to sponsor speakers and special events relating to Jewish law and knowledge. To that end, we are very excited to bring Shalom Orzach, master teacher and senior educator at the iCenter, the trailblazing center for transformational Israel education. Shalom is an acclaimed public speaker on contemporary Israel who brings extensive knowledge, humor and passion to everything he teaches. Shalom will share his expertise on how Jewish Law has shaped and continues to shape the modern Israeli experience.
Evening Shabbat Services - Friday, January 7, 6:30 pm
The Role of Jewish Law in Inspiring and Informing the Jewish State
From the outset, the debates among the early Zionist thinkers often focused on their conceptualization of Israel as a Jewish State or a State for the Jews. Reviewing Foundational documents and Laws, Shalom will reflect on:
- What does it mean to have a "Jewish" State? Can a democratic State also be a Jewish State?
- Can and should there be a separation of Church (Synagogue) and State?
- What ought to be the balance between Jewish Law and Lore in cultivating the "Jewish" character of the State and enabling citizens to feel "at home"?
This discussion will be followed by a Q&A session at the conclusion of services.
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Torah Study - Saturday, January 8, 9:00 am
Blinded by the Might
In her astounding speech during last year's inauguration, Amanda Gorman shared; "There is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. There is always light, if only we're brave enough to be it." We will reflect on this profound insight to gain deeper understanding on the plague of darkness vividly described in the Torah portion of Bo. The darkness that plagued Egypt did not just occur in the plague of darkness...
Reading materials for this session can be found here.
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Sunday Morning Learning - Sunday, January 9, 10:00 am
Jerusalem Bound: The Pilgrimage Festivals
The High Holy Days take up a lot of oxygen on the Jewish Calendar, but the 3 Festivals of Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot are critical to understanding Jewish Life and Heritage. Join us for a discussion about their origins and meaning, and contribute to a discussion around their modern implications. How do we elevate Passover beyond a mere Seder? How can we reclaim the oft-overlooked Festival of Shavuot? And why can’t there be more than a measly 5-day break between Yom Kippur and the amazing holiday of Sukkot? Our resident scholar, Shalom Orzach, will underscore some of the rituals that enable us to actualize memory and act on their essential ethical teachings. The festivals and their rituals equip and empower us to celebrate and be in the moment rather than just commemorate.
Reading materials for this session can be found here.
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Meeting ID: 414 524 2805
