We have a great schedule of live events planned for 2008. Rabbi Niles Goldstein will kick-off the year with a discussion of his new book Craving the Devine. The event will be held at the JCC in Manhattan and each attendee will receive a complimentary autographed book. Rabbi Goldstein is a bright articulate Spiritual Guide who leads the New Shul in lower Mahnattan. Listen to his compelling words.
We had a series of planning meetings for the Day of Kabbalah Day (2.10.2008) at the JCC in Manhattan.It is shaping up to be an inspiring and over the top experience. We are trying to make this accessible to everyone and will be sending out pre-registration information. For more information click here.
We have a full schedule of inspiring events scheduled at the JCC in Manhattan beginning in January. The first event of 2008 will feature Sinai Live spiritual guide Rabbi Niles Goldstein who is a best-selling author and founder and leader of the New Shul in lower Manhattan. The details are as follows:
Craving the Divine: Spiritual Guidance For Today's Perplexed Rabbi Niles Goldstein explores the confusion, anxiety and fears that so many experience in their lives. Goldstein will illustrate ways we can learn to face our own 'wilderness' and emerge with new direction, meaning, strength and hope. JCC of Manhattan Thursday, Jan. 31st at 7:30 p.m.To reserve a spot, click here. As part of the admission, participants will receive a free signed copy of the Craving the Divine book.
To experience Rabbi Goldstein's fine teaching style click the video below and visit Sinai Live.
Sinai Live has just finished producing it first DVD in its collection of wisdom from our Spiritual Guides. The first Dvd features Hineni and will be publicly available after the secular new year.
Why does it matter? Listen to this classic Rebbetzin mini-lecture.
This is such a joyous time of year.It is the season to be jolly!! There is such great hope, family events, good food and inspiring thought. Sinai Live has food for thought on Chanukah. Try it. You will like it. No calories and it is definitely a recommended part of your Soul Diet. Here is a sample. Watch the Chanukah 101 video from David Solomon. Tell us what you think. This six minute talk will inevitably become a collectable. View his Chanukah Symbolism video on Sinai Live..
We welcome Asher Crispe to Sinai Live. He and his wife are great additions to the group of bright, insightful and articulate spiritual guides. Rabbi Asher Crispe is the Director of the Institute for Jewish Thought and Culture, an independent non-profit organization celebrating Jewish accomplishment in the arts and sciences. A doctoral student at New York University in Philosophy of Religion, Rabbi Crispe is a warm and engaging speaker whose talent is taking the esoteric and often inaccessible texts and concepts of Kabbalah and Chassidic philosophy and making them palpable and understandable to the general public. While living abroad, he spent a year as a research fellow for Mercaz Shalem, the national policy institute for public policy and social thought in Israel. He has also been a guest lecturer at numerous Torah centers and universities, both in Israel and abroad, and has appeared both on television and radio programs. He specializes in teaching week-long seminars in the arts and sciences as seen through the lens of the Torah.
Enjoy Rabbi Crispe's talk on Channukah and levels of darkness.
Sara Crispe and her husband Asher are new contributing members to Sinai Live. We spent time with the mishpacha including daughter and were quite impressed. Here is Sara's background: Sara Esther Crispe is the creator and editor of the women’s site www.TheJewishWoman.org, a project of www.chabad.org where she is a featured writer. Additionally, she is a well-known lecturer and leading speaker of women’s issues. Known for her clear and direct approach, she is able to take current and provocative issues and make them meaningful and personal to audiences of various backgrounds. Sara Esther recently moved back to the States after living in Jerusalem for eight years where she and her husband were the directors of Torat Chesed: The Institute for Advanced Learning for Jewish Women. Sara Esther is currently working on a book celebrating gender difference according to Kabbalah. She lives with her husband and four beautiful children in Merion, PA.
Enjoy her video on the personification of the menorah.
Next Tuesday is the first night of Chanukah and Sinai Live will be premiering unique videos about the special meaning of the holiday.To give you a feel for what we have planned here is a new addition to the Sinai Live Spritiual Guides Sara Crispe. More on her after shabbat. Enjoy her insights into Chanukah and light.
We are now finalizing plans for A Day of Kabbalah--The Kabbalah of the Arizal (the Saintly Rabbi Issac Luria) which will take place on Sun, Feb 10 2008. The Event is sponsored by the Carlebach Shul, the JCC in Manhattan and Sinai Live.
Why come? You will have the unique opportunity to spend a day immersed in learning with today's master teachers of Kabbalah. This year, focus on the deep teachings of Rabbi Isaac Luria (Arizal), the 16th Century mystic who revolutionized the understanding of Kabbalah. Encounter his innovative revelations on the nature of the cosmos, the origin of the world, the nature of the soul, reincarnation, individual and communal tikkun, and more. Everyone is welcome, sessions for beginners and more advanced students included in the day. For more information, see jccmanhattan.org/makom.
Susie Kessler is one of the most special and talented individuals dedicated to making a difference in the Jewish Community. The success of last night's Laibl Wolf lecture and our Sinai Live joint program" 5768: Enhance Your Personal Journey is due to her commitment and great efforts. Susie created and manages the impactful Makom program at the JCC The word mă-kōm' means: 1. The Hebrew word for 'place.' 2. A name for God. 3. A special meditation place at the JCC. 4. A program in meditation & spirituality. Meet Susie at a Sinai Live event or any of her wonderful classes and lectures at the Makom Center of the JCC in Manhattan.
Old and new friends spent Sunday night with Laibl Wolf as he inspired a pack JCC room on the Upper West Side (UWS) of Manhattan. The peripatetic Australian Chabad Rabbi tours the world speaking about his unique brand of Psycho-Kabbalah and was very well received by the discerning NYCgroup. Laibl will be appearing in Sinailive in the next few weeks as he joins other world-class spiritual guides. His teaching style forces personal introspection with a focus on self, relationship and spirituality. This is the same approach thatwe are taking in Sinai live.. Laibl is personable, knowledgeable and fields question from the audience in a funny but hugely informative manner. We will miss ya. Have a safe trip!! Become a Sinai live member and receive updates to when Rabbi Wolf and other Spiritual Guides are added to our improved and dynamic website.
The Hollywood writer's strike continues with the primary negotiation issue focused on the creation of the word and residual rights. Why include this labor dispute in the blog? How does it relate to the Sinai Live initiative? Things were so much more simpler back in Biblical times. WWMD-- What Would Moses Do? Should the Moses family receive a royalty for Ten Commandment use and re-use? The Burning Bush has appeared in a ton of places over the past 3000 years. Are Prophets due back-end profits? What about all of the Mishnah and Gammara late nights? There was no Rabbinical union for writers. These are all important modernTalmudic questions!!!
Why have we included this Daily Show video in Sinai Live? Are we just trying to create general appeal? We admit --It may me a giant stretch-- In part, we miss the Daily Stewart/Colbert Ritual before reciting the Sh'ma. The video below is funny, provocative and must have some relevant implications. The strike is not a coincidence and may be a great audience opportunity for Sinai Live-- to reach a coveted target group of knowledge seekers who reject reruns. Also, Sinai Live could fill a content void and gain a Late Night or Prime Time slot. We have mixed feelings on when it should all be resolved. Our thoughts and prayers are with the writer's and their families.
Last night, we formally launched the Hineni Thursday night Webcast and had over 100 unique visitors. This a great beginning. We limited access due to our technicals concerns.With Hashem's help, it all worked with a high quality video streaming signal. We are now planning a big roll-out. We will take a break for the Thanksgiving weekend but will pick up in full-force with weekly Thursday Parsha and special Live Chanukah events. Listen to the Rebbetzin's exraordinary wisdom below or or cick to the inspirational weekly parsha class on Sinai Live's new website.
Ari Priven is the phenomenally talented cantor at Bnai Jeshurun in the upper west side in New York. Ari with Rabbis Matolon, Bronstein and Sol have created one of the most successful synagogue communities in the world. Each week thousands of people attend Friday night services and Shabbat morning. Ari's musical and teffilah direction is a driving force for its success. He is a soft-spoken genius who is revolutionizing how we pray. Come one Shabbat or listen/purchase the unique CD's. Enjoy Cantor Priven's Hatikva at a recent UN Rally. We plan to include Cantor Priven in Sinai Live in the near future.Stay tuned.
The new Sinai Live 2.0 beta was launched Thursday and the response has been overwhelming. We have premiered new teachers and added more mini-lectures for each spiritual guides. We have heard from a number of Jewish organizations and community members. If you haven't yet visited, go now and come back to the blog after you have taken a test drive. Tell us what you think. We want any and all feedback so that we can finalize this test version and incorporate all of the changes before Channukah. Your voice is heard when you visit Sinai Live.
World-renowned Spiritual teacher, Laibl Wolf will be showcased in Sinai Live's November 18th event at the JCC in Manhattan.He is a prolific author and and incredibly insightful spiritual guide. We will be adding his teachings to the Sinai Live website in the next month. Listen to his practical approach by watching the video below and attending the JCC event on November 18th. Money back guarantee from Sinai Live.
If you are available tonight, please join our live webcast featuring the Toldot Parsha class with Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. Sinai Live Research team is finally able to test the webcast service. Live video on web is still not perfect but at least the Rebbetzin can now finally be seen around the world. We have received so many unbelievable e-mails in anticipation of this webcast event. Help us spread the word. We expect to create the largest simultaneous live webcast class in the world. The Rebbetzin has the following around the world and it will only be a matter of time and technology. Please join us by clicking into SinaiLive webcast. If you want to be on the mailing list then visit SinaiLive and register with us.
Postscript. If you missed the live Rebbetzin webcast, please click here to enjoy the replay.
The Sinai Live Research team just finished and released Sinai Live 2.0. Please visit the new and more dynamic Sinai Live. The Sinai Live Research team has created many more features with additional world class teachers. From the Sinai Live Marketing team, a promotional campaign is being launched to highlight the important features: Watch. Browse from our database of world-class spiritual teachings. See the new teachers and videos that have been added. Search by Topic, Tags, Teacher, Newest Videos or Most Popular. Learn. Our showcase of spiritual teachers are world- renowned for their wisdom. The videos are the distillation of hundreds of hours of interviews, all accessible with the click of a mouse. Share. See a video that you really like? Email it to friends. Test Sinai Live 2.0 & tell us what you think.
We are very interested in your feedback. Go try it and send us a note on what you think. Tell friends and relatives about our efforts. Stay tuned with more announcements and new releases.
David Solomon completed a month long lecture tour all over the New York Tri-state area. He was accompanied by his amazing wife Marjorie who manages their whole effort. David reached a wide group of people and covered a whole range of different topics.As part of the Solomon's 5768 road tour, Sinai Live sponsored a hugely successful Kabbalah series at the JCC of Manhattan. David is seen above wearing a timely and commemorative hat. At this time, David is not planning a "History of the Red Sox in One Hour" or "The Bambino Curse in your Own Life" Watch one of the Solomon videos below to sample his relevant and resonating wisdom or click to his section in SinaiLive. Stay tuned for additional videos and classes from this dynamic teacher.
5768 starts with a spiritual bang! Before a packed room on Wednesday (9/19), Rabbi Jacobson revealed Kabbalistic insights into Yom Kippur. For a sample, click here for a video, e-mail info@sinalive.com to receive the event handout or order Rabbi J's best-selling book 60 Days. This book is a true collectible with practical and mystical insights for the High Holidays.
This special Yom Kippur Event is all part of Sinai Live and the JCC's efforts to "Enhance your Personal Journey in 5768". More to follow in October with David Solomon.
Here is a promise with a money-back guarantee. Yom Kippur 5768 can definitely be different from all other Yom Kippurs if you are able to attend Rabbi Jacobson's lecture at the JCC in Manhattan tomorrow night at 7.30pm. As part of Sinai Live's monthly showcase series, Rabbi J will reveal the "Kabbalah of Yom Kippur" and provide a new perspective on the High Holidays. Join us for a memorable evening and discover:
Your own holy of holies -- the most intimate part of yourself. Why Yom Kippur is the holiest and most powerful day of the year. How this day can imbue you with hope, improve your emotional life and enhance your relationships. What to tell ourselves and our children to make Yom Kippur come alive. Practical exercises to personalize the holiday. Soul stirring Yom Kippur melodies. How holocaust survivors entered the Holy of Holie.
Click for full-details and a great video on the event. This is all part of Sinai Live and the JCC's efforts to "Enhance your Personal Journey in 5768". Mark
At Sinai Live, we promise never to resort to exploitative marketing techniques which manipulate by using children or pets to pull heartstrings. Unlike CBS Kid Nation-- if minors are absolutely necessary then we will make every effort to abide by all state labor laws. To that end, we are formally announcing a casting call for a thematic Jewish Calendar showcasing babies and toddlers. Please send seasonally oriented photos to info@sinailive.com and include contact information.No Xmas/Easter settings, third party representation and stage parents. Only proud relatives with working knowledge of Jewish chaggim need submit.
The Holidays are a great time of year to think about where we stand and where we are going. It is perfect opportunity to reflect and try to make things right. If Sinai Live has offended you or has not lived up to what you expected-- we apologize. If necessary, we are available to make up to three forgiveness requests. Please e-mail us at pleaseforgive@sinailive.com. We look forward to enhancing your personal journey in 5768. We have great plans and hope to make it on the big board.
Sinai Live labs worked the summer to finish Version 2.0. G-d willing, the new and improved website is expected to be launched right after Yom Kippur. Since we are all one mispacha, please help test and refine the website prior to our public debut. It's not perfect--there are still some bugs. We want to offer the best possible experience based on your feedback. It is also an easy way to earn spiritual credits for the new year. Please test drive Sinai Live 2.0 and tell us what you think. Please e-mail any comments to info@sinailive.com.
We are on a mission to locate and showcase multi-media material that connects and inspires the Jewish community. We are searching for engaging teachers, events, movies, songs, videos, websites or other compelling formats. Please submit suggestions as we compile a top ten list of favorite picks.
For the high holidays, a new video was released by Birthright that caught our attention. Millions will eventually see it although we do not want the song to end up in our prayer liturgy. WARNING--The video contains a woman singing with notraditional dress. We are showcasing RH Girl because it offers an engaging message about coming home for the holidays.
Rabbi Simon Jacobson made a guest appearance at the US Open during the final week of play. He couldn't help anyone defeat Roger Federer but the good Rabbi can definitely serve up a different perspective on the Jewish High Holidays. Rabbi Jacobson is one of the smartest and insightful teachers on the tour. Visit www.sinailive.com or Meaningful Life Center for his uniquely offered wisdom. The Tennis Rabbi will be speaking at the JCC in Manhattan as part of a Sinai Live sponsored event on "How Yom Kippur Can Change your Life". The date is Wednesday September 19th 7:30 pm and for specifics visit sinailive.There is a great video on the high holidays. Tell us what you think.
The genesis of Sinai Live came from my Mckinsey-type consulting analysis to identify the unmet needs in the Jewish community. As a result of this work, I have developed Sinai Live beta site which strives to make the Jewish experience more relevant and personal. This is a work in progress and look forward to hearing your feedback. Sinai Live (www.sinailive.com) focuses on enhancing your personal journey and offering world class teachers to motivate and inspire. If you are interested in the analysis and approach, please contact me at info@sinailive.com or download the work papers including a Sh'ma article.
My name is Mark Pearlman and I am the creator of the site SinaiLive.com, an interactive website that aims to educate you on Judaism in a way that's relevant in today's society.
Explore a little, www.SinaiLive.com, and tell me what you think. We're currently upgrading our services to give you a more comprehensive experience. The new site will be up in the Jewish new year, 5768. Stay tuned for that. I will have more updates to come, including a sneak peak into the new features we will have in version two of the site.
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