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Vayigash - Falling into 2023 | Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Torah TalkJan 01, 2023
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Chukat - Striking or Speaking: A Shabbat Text Study

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

Jul 06, 202517:42
Korach - Peace

Korach - Peace

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

Jun 29, 202508:03
Shelach - Tourists or Pilgrams?

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

Jun 22, 202519:02
Nasso - Clouds and Fire

Nasso - Clouds and Fire

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

Jun 15, 202515:25
Nasso - We Were All at Sinai

Nasso - We Were All at Sinai

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

Jun 08, 202512:16
Shavuot Day 2 Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Shavuot Day 2 Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Tuesday, Jun 3 · Shavuot Service, live from Ziegler Sanctuary (Day 2)

Jun 04, 202507:43
Bamidbar - Reclaiming Shavuot A Rededication

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

May 31, 202511:38
Behar-Bechukotai - The Last Jew

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

May 24, 202512:05
Emor - From Generation to Generation

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

May 17, 202506:31
Parashat Acharei Mot–Kedoshim - Forty Years After

Parashat Acharei Mot–Kedoshim - Forty Years After

Shabbat Services & Sisterhood Shabbaton in Ziegler Sanctuary

"Forty Years After" — Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzick

May 10, 202511:35
Tazria-Metzora | 77 Years Young

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

May 03, 202521:56
Taztia-Metzora - A Vision for Tomorrow An American Rabbi Living in Israel

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

Apr 26, 202519:50
Eighth Day of Passover/ Yizkor: Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman

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.

Apr 21, 202510:26
Shemini - How Grand Is Our Vision

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

Apr 20, 202512:09
Pinchas - Three Rabbis on Zealotry

Pinchas - Three Rabbis on Zealotry

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

Apr 16, 202518:44
First Day of Passover sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

First Day of Passover sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

First Day of Passover sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Sunday April 13th


Apr 13, 202516:56
Vayikra - A Different Night

Vayikra - A Different Night

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

Parashat Vayikra

Apr 06, 202511:27
Tazria - The Path to God’s Presence

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

Mar 29, 202508:16
Vayakhel - Sorry Not Sorry

Vayakhel - Sorry Not Sorry

"Sorry Not Sorry" sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik.

Parashat: Vayakhel

03/22/2025 Ziegler Sanctuary

Mar 23, 202511:47
Ki Tisa - Which Purim Did You Celebrate

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

Mar 15, 202514:23
Ki Tisa - Problems and Solutions

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

Mar 08, 202515:23
Vayakhel - A Gift from Our Hearts

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

Mar 01, 202514:26
Mishpatim - Responsibility Through Tragedy

Mishpatim - Responsibility Through Tragedy

"Responsibility Through Tragedy" Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Saturday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m. 

Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Feb 22, 202512:31
Yitro - Do We Believe?

Yitro - Do We Believe?

"Do We Believe?" Sermon by Rabbi Erez ShermanSaturday, February 15 at 9:00 a.m. 

Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service


Feb 15, 202512:46
B’shallach - Superheroes

B’shallach - Superheroes

Saturday, February 8 at 9:00 a.m. 

Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

"Superheroes" Sermon by Rabbi Avi Taff

Feb 08, 202521:02
Bo - The First Plague

Bo - The First Plague

The First Plague | Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Saturday, February 1 at 9:00 a.m. 

Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Feb 01, 202512:16
Vaera - Enduring a Plague

Vaera - Enduring a Plague

Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

"Enduring a Plague" Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Jan 25, 202513:45
Shemot - Lessons from the Bat Mitzvah Mother During the Southern California Fires

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

Jan 18, 202513:08
Vayechi - A Tree Grows in Beverly Hills

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

Jan 11, 202510:16
Vayigash - Resolutions for Me or You?

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

Jan 05, 202511:08
Mikeitz - Miracle of Light, or Miracle of Might Sermon

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

Dec 28, 202410:09
Vayeishev - Miracles

Vayeishev - Miracles

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

Dec 22, 202415:28
Vayishlach - A Fear Not Listed

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

Dec 14, 202411:42
Kislev - God in Strange Places

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

Dec 07, 202412:35
Toldat - Re-Digging the Wells of Jewish Tradition

Toldat - Re-Digging the Wells of Jewish Tradition

Nov 30, 202410:51
Chayei Sara - Thoughts on the Jewish Future Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe

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

Nov 23, 202411:28
Vayeira - Make Some Room

Vayeira - Make Some Room

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

Nov 19, 202412:03
Lech L'Cha - Doubts and Certainties

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

Nov 10, 202414:42
Noach - Preparing for a flood

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

Nov 03, 202412:29
Parasha Class with Sinai Temple Clergy Cantor Marcus Feldman

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

Oct 29, 202418:38
B'reisheet - Ten Words of Creation

B'reisheet - Ten Words of Creation

Parashat B'reisheet Saturday, October 26 at 9:00 a.m. Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Oct 27, 202411:06
A Time to Stay or A Time to Leave Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

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

Oct 19, 202411:37
Parasha Class with Sinai Temple Clergy

Parasha Class with Sinai Temple Clergy

Rabbi Erez Sherman gives a lesson on the torah.

Oct 15, 202422:58
Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson's Yom Kippur sermon

Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson's Yom Kippur sermon

Oct 12, 202415:19
 Yom Kippur Sermon by Rabbi Erez Sherman | Hard to Say Goodbye

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

Oct 12, 202418:51
Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson's Kol Nidre Sermon 5785

Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson's Kol Nidre Sermon 5785

Rabbi Artson

Kol Nidre

5785

Oct 11, 202410:12
Parasha Class with Sinai Temple Clergy Rabbi Erez Sherman

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

Oct 08, 202426:14
Rosh Hashanah, Day 1

Rosh Hashanah, Day 1

Rosh Hashanah, Day #1 Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

Thursday, Oct 3 · 8:21am — 1:24pm


Oct 03, 202421:31
Parasha Class with Sinai Temple Clergy | Rabbi Kornsgold

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

Oct 01, 202415:45
Nitzavim - Vayeilech - Are We Tired or are We Weary?

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


Sep 28, 202412:02