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Congregational 2nd Night Seder

Sunday, April 13, 5:30 - 8:00pm, Temple Sinai

Doors open at 5:00pm, Seder begins at 5:30pm

Join us for a beautiful, Community Passover Seder led by Rabbi Bressler and Cantor Trompeter. This Seder will be catered by Carrie Dove Catering & Events.

Members: $60 for temple members age 10+, $36 for temple members age 2-9.*

Non-members: $85 for nonmembers age 10+, $36 for nonmembers age 2-9.

Contributing food or drink to a seder meal is a time-honored tradition. We invite you to bring one or two items to help complete the festival table at Temple Sinai's Community Seder. In addition to sharing in its creation, your contribution helps make our community seder more accessible to all by reducing its cost. The link to volunteer will come to your email once you've registered.

*Due to generous donations from the Fine Arts Committee on Culture and Community and Women of Temple Sinai, we have been able to reduce the member price significantly this year.

Finances are never a barrier to participation at Temple Sinai's programs. If you would like to attend but the pricing does not work for you and your family, please call or email Sarah Turtletaub. (510) 451-3263 x302.

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WTS Annual Women's Seder and Potluck Dinner

Thursday, April 17, 6:00pm, Stern Hall

The timeless narrative of Passover's exodus resonates profoundly with the immigrant experience in the US, as both stories powerfully evoke themes of liberaton, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life. Join women of all ages at this seder in honoring US immigrants. Invite your daughters, mothers, sisters, aunts, cousins and friends to this inspiring seder! Bring your favorite Kosher for Passover dish and share in a sumptuous buffet. Ceremonial foods and wine will be included!

Register by April 11

Temple Sinai Unity Seder

Tuesday, April 8, 6:00pm, Stern Hall

We invite you to an interfaith celebration of freedom and redemption, complete with the ritual foods and story of a traditional Seder plus readings from many different traditions and an opportunity to learn from and share with each other. Dinner will be served. Questions? Contact rmates-muchin@oaklandsinai.org.

Sponsored by Temple Sinai and Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area.

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Counting the Omer—A Spiritual Journey
Starts April 6, 10:00am, Temple Sinai
Counting the Omer, which begins on the evening of April 13th, is a spiritual journey of personal growth and community building. It is the marking of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot, when Moses and our people received the Torah. It is marked by a daily counting — exploring and celebrating each of seven Sefirot — loving kindness, strength, beauty, endurance, splendor, foundation and presence. Join us on this exciting journey.

The April 6th Kick-off introductory meeting will be to talk about why we count, what we hope to gain from this process and to share resources and tips for maintaining our focus during the 49 days.

Registration forthcoming.