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High Holydays are just around the corner.

As we prepare for Shabbat, our hearts are still full with the prayers and music of the High Holy Days. If you missed any of the inspiring words and songs from our clergy over these Holy Days (or want to be inspired again) check out the texts and recordings on our website.

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Yom Kippur Services: -Kol Nidre @7:30pm at Paramount Theatre of the Arts - Yom Kippur Morning @9:00am at Temple Sinai and Paramount Theatre of the Arts - Children's Service (open to the public) @1:30pm at Temple Sinai - Afternoon Service, Yizkor and N’ila @3:45pm at Temple Sinai

Temple Sinai members at the Reform CA summit in Sacramento today, meeting with Governor Jerry Brown in support of #TikkunTikvah campaign to reform sentencing and restore hope in California. Thank you Governor Brown for endorsing #Prop57 and supporting #SentencingReform #YesonProp57

Temple Sinai @OaklandPride!

A message of hope and action from Rabbi Mates-Muchin: Dear Friends, It has been a week of terrible and tragic violence. Our hearts go out to all the grieving families and communities in Baton Rouge, Falcon Heights, and Dallas. We keep them, and all those who suffer from acts of hate and prejudice, in our thoughts and prayers. ... It's hard not to feel hopeless, but even with the enormity of the challenge before us, we are not entirely helpless. Consider these productive ways of participating in the struggle against racism and violence: Join me on Tuesday, July 12th from 6-8pm for a panel discussion on "Life Saving Solutions to the Urban Gun Violence Epidemic" at the Center for Faith and Justice, 1305 University Ave in Berkeley. After the session, I will gather the Sinai community to discuss possibilities for next steps. Also on Tuesday July 12th at 6pm, the East Bay chapter of Moms Demand Action will meet. Please contact Laurie Leiber at [email protected] for more information. More immediately, and perhaps more importantly, each of us can make the situation better by being kind. Elie Wiesel, through his writing and by the way in which he lived, taught that the foundation for establishing peace is people simply being kind to one another, even if others are not kind to you. We fight against violence and hate by working on being kind; intentionally, consciously and regularly. Live with care and compassion, according to the way we want the world to be, rather than reacting with fear and anger to the world the way it is. May the source of peace in the heavens inspire us to make peace for ourselves, for each other, and for all of humanity. Amen. Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Mates-Muchin

Please join us for a special Shabbat of solidarity, memorial, and song.

The terrible and senseless attack in Orlando, FL last Saturday has left us with deep sadness and shock at the loss of so many innocent lives. Around the nation, people have gathered in vigils and assemblies that cross denominations and faiths in order to affirm our basic humanity and care for one another. On this Shabbat, we will join our voices to the chorus of voices that cry out and say that hatred and fear will never shake our belief in love and compassion. Join us on Fri...day night at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary as we unite our hearts in memory of all whose lives were brutally taken in the attack; in support of all the wounded who are struggling to recover; and in affirmation of our common faith. We will observe a special moment for memorial and lighting of candles at the beginning of the service, followed by our final Mizmor Shir! Shabbat Service for this programmatic year. May the spirit of Shabbat bring us comfort and peace.