Shabbat Mishpacha & Dinner for families with children five and under.

Bring the family for three magical Shabbat afternoons for little ones. Join Rabbi Berkenwald to sing, dance, and wiggle with songs and stories perfect for children five and under.

Art activities begin at 4 PM, followed by Shabbat songs and candle lighting. Then, sit down with your family for a kid-friendly Shabbat dinner. Siblings are welcome.

Cost: $10 per adult | $7 per child (ages 2–12)

UPCOMING SHABBAT MISHPACHA PROGRAMS BELOW - RSVP REQUIRED

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Adult B’nei Mitzvah Program

Experience the joy of Jewish learning and community with Congregation Sinai’s Adult B'nei Mitzvah program! This transformative journey is open to adults of all ages and backgrounds, whether deepening their connection to Judaism or celebrating a milestone they missed earlier in life. Participants study Torah, Hebrew, Jewish history, and liturgy in a supportive environment, culminating in a meaningful ceremony marking their growth and commitment. No prior knowledge is required—just a desire to learn and connect. Join us in this enriching experience and become part of a tradition that honors learning, spirituality, and personal achievement.

Congregation Sinai’s Adult B'nei Mitzvah Program started up in January 2025. It meets on Thursdays at 7:30 pm.

Online course materials can be found here.

No prior knowledge is required—just curiosity and a desire to learn.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Learn to chant Torah and Haftarah.

• Write and deliver your own D’var Torah.

• Understand the meaning of Jewish prayer and participate more fully in services.

• Collaborate with your class to shape additional goals and experiences.

If you have any questions, contact Rabbi Berkenwald.

CHAG.LAB

The Jewish Calendar: A Space of Exploration

Explore the Jewish calendar as a living framework of time and meaning through classic texts and contemporary voices, with guided dialogue and Israeli music.

Led by Dana Greitzer 

(Free, RSVP not required).

Jan 25, Tu B’Shvat * Feb 22, Purim * Mar 22, Passover * May 3, Lag BaOmer

 Music Magic & Mirth 2026

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SINAI’S POP-UP ART SHOWCASE 

 Almost Shabbat

Experience a musical Sunday evening gathering welcoming the new Hebrew month, with live music by the Sinai Band, communal singing, and a shared Jewish tradition inspired by old and new.

Playback Theater is an art form that brings personal stories to life through improvisation, acting, movement, and music. In a supportive and welcoming space, participants share everyday experiences, memories, and reflections, which are mirrored back on stage in real time.

About the Workshop

Through improvisation and theater exercises, participants train in the essentials of Playback. The weekly meetings offer a thoughtful environment to:

• Develop deep listening and presence in the moment

• Practice creative thinking and spontaneous storytelling

• Cultivate empathy and gain fresh perspectives on personal experiences

• Experience the art of reflection—telling a story and seeing it given back through theater

No prior theater or acting experience is required.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

• Facilitator: Shavit Kaner Levinson (Bay Area actor and improviser with 10+ years of theater and Playback practice)

• Dates & Schedule: Tuesdays, Nov 17 – Feb 2 | 7:30 – 9:30 PM

  (No classes Dec 22 and Dec 29)

• Location: Congregation Sinai, 1532 Willowbrae Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

• Language: Conducted in English

• Ages: Adults (21+)

• Group Size: 8–15 participants (Minimum 8 participants required for the workshop to open)

• Cost: $300 for the full 10-session series (Advance payment required)

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