Adult & Family Programs
Annual & Special Events
Annual Purim Carnival & Shpiel
A rip-roaring, hilarious musical comedy featuring our kids, our teens, and our adults. The entire congregation whoops it up for Mordechai and Esther, and hisses the villainous Haman. Adults and children are invited to come in costume, as is traditional, to celebrate Jewish survival thousands of years ago. After the Shpiel, we invite everyone to join us for the most amazing two-day remarkable event! The Purim Carnival features fun filled rides, great games, live entertainment, fabulous kosher food, prizes and auction items. Beginning on a Saturday night, right after Havdalah, and continuing through Sunday evening, the event draws families from all over, Jewish and gentile, young and old. Purim Shpiel is made possible in part through the generous support of Jan & Leonard Gelfand.
Scholar-In-Residence
Temple Aliyah offers an enriching and educational weekend when a scholar is invited to come to our synagogue and provide new in-sights on a variety of Jewish related topics. The Scholar-In-Residence speaks at each of the Shabbat services, and at various weekend events. A rewarding event that you don’t want to miss. Our 2012 Scholar is Peter Pitzele, Ph.D., founder of Bibliodrama. Bibliodrama is a method of learning Torah that allows each and every one of us to delve into the very stories we have only just read about before, breathing new life and meaning into our ancient texts. It is said that the ink of the Torah scroll is black fire, but the white fire of the page is what holds the Torah in each of us. Whether the crustaceans at the bottom of the parted Sea of Reeds, the ram in the story of the Binding of Isaac, or a fly on the wall of Solomon’s Temple, we will each discover the unique ways in which the Torah can speak to and through us. Dr. Pitzele will join us on Friday evening after services, Saturday morning, and at our Saturday afternoon Rebbe’s Tish. There is no fee for Scholar in Residence, but reservations are required for some programs. The 2012 Scholar in Residence Program is made possible in part through the generous support of Leslie & Clifford Gilbert-Lurie and Ellie & David Sambol.
Annual Golf Tournament
During the fall, Temple Aliyah sponsors its annual golf tournament. Anyone can play and participate in the putting contests and the scramble – best ball tournament. Following the tournament, there is a wonderful dinner, awards ceremony, and live and silent auctions.
Annual Mah Jongg Classic
Coming soon…
Hanukkah Boutique
The Hanukkah Boutique features a variety of vendors with a broad range of products for men, women, and children – gifts and items you’ll want and be proud to give. Best of all, you know part of your money goes to supporting the Synagogue and the Early Childhood Education department, which only makes your gifts that much sweeter.
Mishloach Manot
Mishloach Manot means sending gifts to one another, a Purim tradition that has been enthusiastically invigorated at Temple Aliyah. This year our Sisterhood and our USY Teens prepared over 1,000 gift baskets chock full of goodies and gifts which were delivered to every member of the Synagogue. Click here to order your 2012 Mishloach Manot.
Mitzvah Day
Each year, Temple Aliyah participates in Mitzvah Day. It is a time when congregants help support members of the local community. Whether assisting the aged with food, giving blood, or training to be volunteers at Koreh L.A., everyone feels that each has given something back to others in need.
Annual Gala Celebration
Each year brings a new surprise at the annual Gala Dinner Celebration. The event honors congregants who have performed outstanding service to the synagogue or the community. This year we will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary in style.
Other Special Events
The unexpected has a way of happening regularly. Temple Aliyah is quick to respond to unusual situations with equally unusual programs. For example, the popular thriller book, The Da Vinci Code, was jointly discussed with members of St. Bernardine of Siena Church. The Temple has also played host to visiting scholars, authors and Jews from communities all over the world with special programs of interest to our community.
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