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Sinai Speaks MAY 2021 | ISSUE 4 SINAI SPEAKS In this issue, messages from: Rabbi David Wolpe Page 01 Rabbi Nicole Guzik Page 02 Rabbi Erez Sherman Page 03 Cantor Marcus Feldman Page 04 Sinai Temple Teen Center Page 04 Howard Lesner Page 05 Jamie Berman Page 05 A MESSAGE FROM RABBI DAVID WOLPE Lisa Zide Max Webb Senior Rabbi Page 06 Danielle Kassin We are conditioned by the exodus to think of Page 07 liberation as an event, but liberation is a process. That is why we reenact the liberation Marcy Melton & Lina Pournazarian from Egypt the Passover Seder; it is something Page 08 that takes time and focus and continual effort. Michael Silberstein Page 09 As we liberate ourselves from the pandemic the same truth holds. Freedom is not attained in Briana Benaron an instant, even with a vaccine. Although getting vaccinated is crucial, we are opening Page 10 gradually as a society, and as a synagogue. We have now begun to have services in person Mike Amerikaner and that process, God willing, will grow until we reach and exceed the numbers who have Page 11 worshipped with us in the past. Although a synagogue is place of prayer, the Hebrew name, Beit Knesset, reminds us that it is Also in this issue: a house of gathering. From the time of the ancient Temple, where Jews prayed was also where Thank You to Our Annual Suppoters they came to meet and be together, to celebrate and to grieve, to talk and to sit silently in one Pages 12-35 another’s presence. During the pandemic it was still possible to pray of course; what we Life Cycle Events missed was the joy of sitting beside a friend, or beside someone who might become a friend. Pages 36-40 Increasingly, we can plan for a full restoration of the community that we treasure. We hope that March-May Anniversaries Pages 41-48 those who did not join us this year will renew their membership and once again become March and April Anniversaries members in our sacred community. All of Israel, the sages teach us, are responsible for one & Scholar-In-Residence Recap another. May this new promise of liberation be fulfilled for us and all of Israel and for our world. Page 49 Sinai Speaks | page 01 A MESSAGE FROM RABBI NICOLE GUZIK Sitting in the Sinai Temple office, I found myself smiling from ear to ear. Why? I could hear children singing “Birkat HaMazon”, the prayer after eating a meal. You can imagine the reasoning behind my joy. I was thrilled to be in our synagogue, in the presence of children’s voices, a place previously vacant for almost a year. A month ago, we opened the sanctuary for Shabbat services. That first Shabbat, my eyes began to well up with tears when I heard our congregants repeat the words, “Shabbat Shalom.” What is the definition of a synagogue? Yes, there is a Torah. Yes, a mezuzah adorning the doorway. Certainly, an eternal light brightening the bimah. But most importantly, a synagogue consists of all of you: our beautiful community that prays, celebrates, mourns, and joins together during both times of sorrow and times of joy. A synagogue is most notably called, “Beit Knesset.” A House of Gathering. A home in which we transition from disparate individuals into a family that devotes time to strengthening each other’s souls. There is no “Beit Knesset” for one. In our tradition, if you pursue a spiritual path, it is a path joined by many people. Other Jews seeking a closer relationship with God, a sense of belonging within community, and a greater understanding of one’s soulful purpose. We engage in this journeying together. Currently, at the entrance of Ziegler sanctuary is a sign that reads, “Welcome Home, we missed you.” Indeed, from the bottom of our hearts, we missed you. When you are ready, join us for Shabbat and holiday services. It is with you in which we create a synagogue, our sacred Sinai Temple community. And when you return, we will be blessed to say, “Welcome Home.” Rabbi Nicole Guzik Sinai Speaks | page 02 A MESSAGE FROM RABBI EREZ SHERMAN - "WHAT DO I WANT?" It is hard to believe that we are once again gearing up for another year of community. While last year looked nothing like a year any of us could have imagined, as we all know, “it takes a village.” One of my favorite parts of being a Rabbi is meeting new members and introducing those who are entering our sacred space for the first time. In these meetings, I ask one simple question, “We know what we want for others in their spiritual journeys, but what do you want for yourself?” If I am meeting a new family to Sinai Akiba Academy or Sinai Temple Religious School, a parent can name everything they dream of for their child’s education but has never asked themselves what Jewish journey they wish to blessed with. As we re-emerge into sacred community, as we relearn how to celebrate and mourn together again, as we regather our spiritual belongings to enter community again, ask yourself that question. “What do I want from my spiritual journey?” And then ask yourself two more questions---“How can I get that experience myself, and how can I give that experience to others?” This year, come home again. Yes, things will look a little different, but in our hearts and in our souls, things will feel the same. RABBI ON THE SIDELINES Check out the latest episodes of Rabbi Sherman's new series below. New episodes are available every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. PDT/1:00 p.m. EDT on our YouTube Channel. Episode 20 Episode 19 Sinai Speaks | page 03 A MESSAGE FROM CANTOR MARCUS FELDMAN What is the essence of being Jewish? What does our tradition ask of us? What does Judaism offer to the world? These large questions task us to “summarize” our vast and storied tradition. Is it possible to condense all Jewish history, theology, and philosophy into a single thought, statement, or prayer? Our tradition offers two famous stories that attempt to do just this: Hillel was once famously asked by a gentile to teach the entire Torah while the potential convert stood on one foot. His response: “What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. That is the whole Torah; the rest is the explanation of this – go and study it!” – Talmud (Shabbat 31a) The Prophet Micah also offers a summary of what God demands: “He has told you, O man, what is good, And what the LORD requires of you: Only to do justice And to love goodness, And to walk modestly with your God – Micah 6:8 In addition to these two famous stories, I would like to offer a third text that summarizes the essence of Judaism. Every prayer service during the Amidah, the seventh and final section is a prayer for peace. In the morning services the prayer is Sim Shalom and, in the evening, Shalom Rav. In the prayer Sim Shalom, we are offered one of the most beautiful lines of liturgy: . ִכּי ְבאוֹר ָפֶּ ֽני ָנ ַ ֽת ָתּ ָ ֽלּנוּ ְי ֹהָוה ֱא ֵ ֽהינוּ תּוֹ ַרת ַחִיּים ְואַ ֲה ַבת ֶ ֽח ֶסד וּ ְצ ָד ָקה וּ ְב ָר ָכה ְו ַר ֲח ִמים ְו ַחִיּים ְו ָשׁלוֹם For by the light of Your countenance You gave us Adonai our God, a Torah of life and the love of kindliness, righteousness, blessing, compassion, life, and peace. With this one prayer we are offered the essence of what it means to be Jewish. God has given us an eternal teaching to love ourselves and our neighbors through the simple yet profound acts of kindness, righteousness, blessing, compassion, life, and peace. This important reminder is present in our lives every day should we choose to listen to the words of our tradition. As Hillel said, now go and study it! SINAI TEMPLE TEEN CENTER TARGET DRIVE The Sinai Temple Teen Center and Union Rescue Mission, an organization helping those experiencing homelessness on Skid Row, are working together to buy supplies needed by the mission during these trying times. Homelessness has become even harder during the COVID-19 pandemic, so the Teen Center has created a Target drive to supply Union Rescue Mission with simple necessities like wallets and towels that have become even more vital now. All items will be shipped directly to Sinai Temple where they will then be donated to the mission. Please visit tgt.gifts/sinaitempleregistry to donate and purchase these items! Sinai Speaks | page 04 In September 1999, I wrote my first article for Sinai Speaks entitled, COMING HOME. I was just beginning my new role as Executive Director. It was the beginning of the new millennium and I was returning to Sinai after spending 21 years working as the Principal of the Elementary Day School and Associate Executive Director at Stephen Wise Temple. My family joined Sinai Temple in 1955 when the synagogue was located on 4th and New Hampshire. In the late 50’s the Temple moved to the corner of Wilshire and Beverly Glen where at that time stood a motel that they had purchased. The garages of the two-story edifice were turned into classrooms for the Sunday and religious schools and the motel rooms were converted into the Temple offices housing the clergy, school administrators and office staff. In the early 60’s the construction began on the Sanctuary and Ziegler Hall.
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