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SHABBAT SERVICES - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 8:00 P.M. - JUST ADDED: MICHELLE OBAMA'S COUSIN, RABBI CAPERS FUNNYE, WILL BE SPEAKING

Rabbi Capers Funnye will speak on the topic “The Black Jewish Community of America” at services led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier. This is a rare opportunity to learn first-hand about President and Mrs. Obama and the history of the Black Jews of America. Rabbi Funnye is the spiritual leader of Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation in Chicago. He also serves as the Rabbi of Nigeria Orthodox Sabbath Solidarity and the Pan African Jewish Alliance/Nigeria - a program which is offered to emerging Jewish communities that seek to be integrated into the world Jewish community. He is also the National Associate Director of Be’Chol Lashon (In Every Tongue), an organization devoted to inclusivity in Jewish life. He is on several boards in the Jewish community - The Chicago Board of Rabbis, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society and Vice President of the Israelite Board of Rabbis in New York. Rabbi Funnye is sponsored by Tom and Andra Ellingson. All couples celebrating anniversaries this month will be honored.

Career Networking Group

Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 p.m.

at University Synagogue

We at University Synagogue remain acutely aware of the impact that the economic recession has had on many of the members of our congregation, our neighbors and our local businesses. A group of us began meeting earlier this year, and we're excited to rekindle interest and involvement again.

We have a tremendous amount of talent and resources available in our congregation and community. Join us to share our collective knowledge and skills as we re-energize this networking group. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend. RSVP to Lauri Young.

For Your Passover Shopping Needs

Passover is less than 2 months away! Celebrate it by planning a special stop at our Gift Shop where you'll find an amazing array of Passover items, including Miriam's and Elijah's cups, Seder plates, themed hostess gifts, wonderful cookbooks, matzoh holders, afikoman covers, and fun toys and afikoman gifts for kids. Add all of this to our outstanding stock of general Judaica, mezuzahs, and Jewish jewelry and you'll be more than glad you came!

Gift Shop hours: Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.; Wednesday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.; Friday night one hour before and after service for browsing.

The Gift Shop will have special hours for last-minute Passover

UNIVERSITY SYNAGOGUE PRESENTS:

THE PEOPLE vs. JOSEPH'S BROTHERS: A TRIAL

Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.

University Synagogue

3400 Michelson Drive, Irvine

(Approved for 2.5 Hours of MCLE)

REPRESENTING JOSEPH'S BROTHERS: ERWIN CHEMERINSKY, DEAN, UCI LAW SCHOOL

REPRESENTING THE PEOPLE: JONATHAN SHAPIRO, FORMER FEDERAL

PROSECUTOR

JUDGE: THE HONORABLE WILLIAM BEDSWORTH, CALIFORNIA COURT OF APPEAL

JURY: WE, THE AUDIENCE

MODERATOR: DR. GADY LEVY OF AMERICAN JEWISH UNIVERSITY

Erwin Chemerinsky Jonathan Shapiro Justice Wm. Bedsworth

Rabbi Arnold Rachlis Rabbi Brad Artson Rev. Paul Tellstrom

"Sibling rivalry. It's as old as recorded history, and sometimes has dire consequences. Be with us as one of the great family dramas of all time becomes one of the great mock trials of our time. Conspiracy to commit murder. Kidnapping. False imprisonment. Selling their brother into slavery. See as the charges are brought against Joseph's brothers in an extraordinary afternoon of learning and live courtroom dramatics as we grapple with eternally relevant issues of Jewish ethics and morality.

Enter the "courtroom," then watch and listen as esteemed litigators Erwin Chemerinsky and Jonathan Shapiro argue the case in front of the Honorable Justice William Bedsworth. Then, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you will cast your votes. After submission of the "evidence" there will be a panel discussion on these difficult issues featuring Rabbi Arnold Rachlis of University Synagogue, Rabbi Brad Artson of American Jewish University and Reverend Paul Tellstrom of Irvine United Congregational Church, moderated by Dr. Gady Levy of American Jewish University."

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THE 20th ANNUAL ORANGE COUNTY

JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL 2010

Sponsored by University Synagogue

Five award-winning films

Put these dates on your calendar NOW

(PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION)

Where: Regal-Westpark 8 Cinemas

3735 Alton Parkway (at Culver), Irvine, CA

When: Sunday mornings:

February 14, March 14 & 21

Bagel Breakfast from 8:15 a.m., film at 9:00 a.m.

presented by screenwriter and psychologist, Michael Berlin,

followed by a lively audience participation discussion.

THE WEDDING SONG – Sunday, February 14

THE LEMON TREE – Sunday, March 14

THE GIFT TO STALIN – Sunday, March 21

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UPCOMING SPEAKERS AT UNIVERSITY SYNAGOGUE

February 26, 2010 - Dr. Tony Campolo, President Clinton's Pastor, Evangelist and Professor will be speaking on "A Citizen's Guide To Faith And Politics."

March 26, 2010 - UCI Olive Tree Initiative panel of Jews/Christian/Muslim students and advisers dialoguing with Rabbi Rachlis, Rev. Mark Whitlock of the COR AME Church and a local mosque.

May 14, 2010 - Dr. Arthur Benjamin, America's best math whiz will be speaking on "Mathemagics."

June 11, 2010 - David Epstein, Historian and Storyteller, will be speaking on "The Third Golden Age of Judaism: Jews of the Wild West and Orange County."

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