Synaplex Shabbat
5:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat services with singing, dancing and Torah marching led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier with storytelling by Pre-School Director Heidi Kahn.
6:00 p.m. Shabbat Dinner For All Ages, catered by Sofia of TGIS. Menu: Roasted Chicken, lemon and shallot braised potatoes, tomato braised green beans, mixed green salad, cucumbers, carrots and tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette dressing, fresh fruit and assorted cookies for dessert with chicken tenders for the children. For those who RSVP by Mon., May 21, the cost is: Adults: $18, Children 3-12 years old: $9. Free for children age 2 and under. For RSVPs received May 22 and May 23, the cost will be: Adults $20, Children 3-12 years old: $11.
7:00 p.m. “Shabbat Alive” For All Ages. Shabbat Alive is our jazz and pop service with a combo of musicians led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier. Our Young Cantors Group includes Blaze Bernstein, Jordan Elcott, Shayna Howlett, Erin Lubitz, Rose MacKenzie, Rachel Obstfeld, Raiah Rofsky and Jason Wong. All children and adults with birthdays this month will also be honored. Our Shabbat Alive musicians, Michael Bogolomny, Leo Chelyapov and Brian Sepel, are sponsored by David and Evelyn Simon.
8:15 p.m. Pitzer College Professor Phil Zuckerman will speak on “Goodness and Godlessness.” A Professor of Sociology and Secular Studies at Pitzer College in Claremont and the author of a number of books on secularism and its values, including “Atheism and Secularity,” “Faith No More” and “Society Without God,” he will discuss what we know sociologically about non-religious people and non-religious cultures. Based on his research among secular people, his thesis will be simple: religious faith is not necessary for a good, healthy society or a good, meaningful life. Co-sponsored by Tom and Andra Ellingson and Irvine United Congregational Church.
8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Children’s Fun Oneg with our Education Director Sue Penn in the social hall.
8:45 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Babysitting in Room 103 for those children whose parents wish to remain for the speaker.
9:15 p.m. Oneg Shabbat for everyone
