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Chukat - Striking or Speaking: A Shabbat Text Study
"Striking or Speaking: A Shabbat Text Study" — Sermon by Rabbi Nicole GuzikSaturday, July 5, Parashat ChukatShabbat Services in Ziegler Sanctuary

Korach - Peace
Rabbi Avi Taff Gave his sermon 'Peace' this Shabbat for Parashat Korach on 06-28-2025 at Sinai Temple.

Shelach - Tourists or Pilgrams?
Saturday, June 21 at 9:00 a.m.
Shabbat Services in Ziegler Sanctuary
"Tourists or Pilgrims?" — Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe
Parashat Shelach

Nasso - Clouds and Fire
Rabbi Erez Sherman delivers his sermon 'Clouds and Fire' for this Shabbat during Parashat Nasso on 06-14-2025.

Nasso - We Were All at Sinai
Saturday, June 7 Shabbat Services in Ziegler Sanctuary"We Were All at Sinai" — Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Shavuot Day 2 Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik
Tuesday, Jun 3 · Shavuot Service, live from Ziegler Sanctuary (Day 2)

Bamidbar - Reclaiming Shavuot A Rededication
Saturday, May 31 at 9:00 a.m.
Shabbat Services in Ziegler Sanctuary
"Reclaiming Shavuot: A Rededication" — Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik
Parashat Bamidbar

Behar-Bechukotai - The Last Jew
Saturday, May 24 at 9:00 a.m.
Shabbat Services in Ziegler Sanctuary
"The Last Jew" — Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman
Parashat Behar-Bechukotai

Emor - From Generation to Generation
Saturday, May 17 at 9:00 a.m.
Shabbat Services & Feit Family Live Generations Shabbat in Ziegler Sanctuary
"From Generation to Generation " — Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Parashat Acharei Mot–Kedoshim - Forty Years After
Shabbat Services & Sisterhood Shabbaton in Ziegler Sanctuary
"Forty Years After" — Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzick

Tazria-Metzora | 77 Years Young
Saturday, May 3 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service
"77 Years Young" — Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman
Parashat Tazria-Metzora

Taztia-Metzora - A Vision for Tomorrow An American Rabbi Living in Israel
“A Vision for Tomorrow: An American Rabbi Living in Israel” — Rabbi Erez Sherman in Conversation with Rabbi Leor Sinai
Parashat: Tazria-MetzoraSaturday, April 26 Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Eighth Day of Passover/ Yizkor: Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman
Eighth Day of Passover/ Yizkor: Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman9:00 a.m. Eighth Day of Passover Shabbat Service – Ziegler SanctuaryYizkor will start at approximately 10:30 a.m.

Shemini - How Grand Is Our Vision
"How Grand is Our Vision" sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman
Parashat Shemini
Saturday, April 19 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Men’s Club Chag and Shabbat Service

Pinchas - Three Rabbis on Zealotry
"Three Rabbis on Zealotry" sermon by Rabbi Fruithandler, Sherman and Wolpe. given on 07-30-2016 for Parashat Pinchas.

First Day of Passover sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik
First Day of Passover sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik
Sunday April 13th

Vayikra - A Different Night
Saturday, April 5 Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service"A Different Night" Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik
Parashat Vayikra

Tazria - The Path to God’s Presence
Saturday, March 29 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service
"The Path to God’s Presence" Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe

Vayakhel - Sorry Not Sorry
"Sorry Not Sorry" sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik.
Parashat: Vayakhel
03/22/2025 Ziegler Sanctuary

Ki Tisa - Which Purim Did You Celebrate
"Which Purim Did You Celebrate?" Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman
Saturday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Ki Tisa - Problems and Solutions
"Problems and Solutions" Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman
Saturday, March 8 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Vayakhel - A Gift from Our Hearts
"A Gift from Our Hearts" Sermon by Rabbi Avi Taff
Saturday, March 1 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Mishpatim - Responsibility Through Tragedy
"Responsibility Through Tragedy" Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik
Saturday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Yitro - Do We Believe?
"Do We Believe?" Sermon by Rabbi Erez ShermanSaturday, February 15 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

B’shallach - Superheroes
Saturday, February 8 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service
"Superheroes" Sermon by Rabbi Avi Taff

Bo - The First Plague
The First Plague | Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik
Saturday, February 1 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Vaera - Enduring a Plague
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service
"Enduring a Plague" Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Shemot - Lessons from the Bat Mitzvah Mother During the Southern California Fires
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service
"Lessons from the Bat Mitzvah Mother During the Southern California Fires" Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Vayechi - A Tree Grows in Beverly Hills
Saturday, January 11 at 9:00 a.m. Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service "A Tree Grows in Beverly Hills" Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe

Vayigash - Resolutions for Me or You?
Parashat Vayigash Saturday, January 4 at 9:00 a.m. Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service "Resolutions for Me or You?" Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman

Mikeitz - Miracle of Light, or Miracle of Might Sermon
Parashat - Mikeitz
Saturday, December 28 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service
"Miracle of Light, or Miracle of Might?" Sermon by Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold

Vayeishev - Miracles
Parashat Vayeishev Saturday, December 21 at 9:00 a.m. Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service "Miracles:" Sermon by Rabbi Avi Taff

Vayishlach - A Fear Not Listed
Parashat Vayishlach
Saturday, December 14 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service
"A Fear Not Listed:" Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Kislev - God in Strange Places
Parashat - Kislev
Saturday, December 7 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service
"God in Strange Places:" Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman

Toldat - Re-Digging the Wells of Jewish Tradition

Chayei Sara - Thoughts on the Jewish Future Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe
Parashat Chayei Sara
Saturday, November 23 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service
"Thoughts on the Jewish Future:" Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe

Vayeira - Make Some Room
Saturday, November 16 at 9:00 a.m. Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service "Make Some Room:" Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Lech L'Cha - Doubts and Certainties
Saturday, November 9 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service
"Doubts and Certainties" Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman

Noach - Preparing for a flood
Saturday, November 2 at 9:00 a.m. Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service "Preparing for a Flood:" Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Parasha Class with Sinai Temple Clergy Cantor Marcus Feldman
During this one-hour session, our Rabbis and Cantor will dive deeply into the Parsha, offering a contemporary lesson that one can apply in their everyday life’s

B'reisheet - Ten Words of Creation
Parashat B'reisheet Saturday, October 26 at 9:00 a.m. Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

A Time to Stay or A Time to Leave Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik
Saturday, October 19 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service
"A Time to Stay or A Time to Leave:" Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Parasha Class with Sinai Temple Clergy
Rabbi Erez Sherman gives a lesson on the torah.

Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson's Yom Kippur sermon

Yom Kippur Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman | Hard to Say Goodbye
Yom Kippur Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman - "Hard to Say Goodbye" Yom Kippur, 5785. Ziegler Sanctuary
10:15 am: Ziegler Sanctuary Service – Ziegler Sanctuary – Rabbi Sherman sermon followed by Yizkor at approx. 12:30

Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson's Kol Nidre Sermon 5785
Rabbi Artson
Kol Nidre
5785

Parasha Class with Sinai Temple Clergy Rabbi Erez Sherman
During this one-hour session, our Rabbis and Cantor will dive deeply into the Parsha, offering a contemporary lesson that one can apply in their everyday life’s

Rosh Hashanah, Day 1
Rosh Hashanah, Day #1 Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik
Thursday, Oct 3 · 8:21am — 1:24pm

Parasha Class with Sinai Temple Clergy | Rabbi Kornsgold
Parasha Class with Sinai Temple Clergy
Rabbi Kornsgold
Tuesday, October 1
8:30-9:30 a.m.
In Kohn Chapel
During this one-hour session, our Rabbis and Cantor will dive deeply into the Parsha, offering a contemporary lesson that one can apply in their everyday life’s

Nitzavim - Vayeilech - Are We Tired or are We Weary?
"Are We Tired or are We Weary?:" Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman
Parashat Nitzavim - Vayeilech
Saturday, September 28 at 9:00 a.m.
Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service