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 Advisor to former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, helping shape policy, diplomatic engagement, speeches, and the government’s diaspora affairs strategy.Before joining the Prime Minister’s Office, Yisrael spent six years at AIPAC-AIEF as Director of Strategic Engagement. In that role, he organized and led visits to Israel for politically influential delegations, including members of the U.S. Congress, and provided analysis of Israel’s geopolitical landscape.Raised in Jerusalem, Yisrael served in the Israel Defense Forces from 2006 to 2009 in the Duvdevan special forces unit. Following the October 7 attacks, he paused his graduate studies in public policy at Carnegie Mellon University and returned to Israel to serve with his reserve unit in Gaza.Sinai Temple

Sinai Temple

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 BUSINESS: 

Moderator: Andy Adler, CBS Sports

Eddy Curry, NBA Player, NBPA, Lisa Leslie, WNBA Champ

Tamir Goodman.

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

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.