A Weekend of Song and Spirit
Our Presidents’ Scholar and Shabbat Shira Weekend with Danny Maseng at Temple Adat Elohim in Thousand Oaks offers a unique opportunity for individuals of all ages to learn from a prolific contemporary Jewish composer.
We are honored to welcome Danny Maseng, renowned Jewish composer, performer, and spiritual teacher, for an unforgettable weekend of music, storytelling, Torah, and community.
Join us as Danny shares his passion for Jewish liturgy, poetry, and culture with all ages.
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Weekend Details with Danny Maseng
📍 Location: Temple Adat Elohim | 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks | Google Maps
Friday, January 30
✨ Shabbat Shira • 7:00 PM
Share in the joy of a soul-stirring Shabbat Shira Service with us as we celebrate the beauty of music with Danny Maseng, the TAE Chorale, and Band of Milk & Honey.
Together, you will experience seven unique pieces, arranged by Cantor Shukiar, just for us. Don’t miss your opportunity to hear music you will only be able to experience on this special night.
If you can’t attend in person, click here to join our livestream.
Saturday, January 31
✨ Torah Study • 9:00 AM
Begin your morning with deep insights and lively discussion led by Danny Maseng as we explore Torah together.
✨ Catered Dinner • 6:00 PM
Enjoy a delicious catered meal from Ali Baba’s Cafe before the evening program. RSVP Required.
- Dinner Menu: Chicken shawarma, falafel, hummus, pita, salad, and rice
- Cost: $25 per adult; $18 per child
- RSVP: Click here to reserve your dinner
✨ Havdalah Experience: Up Close & Personal • 7:00 PM
Soul-stirring, sophisticated, and spiritual. Join us for an enchanting evening of music, insights, and storytelling with Danny Maseng.
From personal anecdotes to a wide array of music, all masterfully combined with chassidic tales and ancient wisdom, this Havdalah experience is truly unforgettable and uplifting.
Sunday, February 1
✨ Learning for All Ages — 9:00 AM
Danny Maseng will join our Religious School students during Tefillah for a special morning of prayer, music, and learning.
✨ The Passion, The Beauty, The Heartbreak: Israel Through Poetry and Music — 10:00 AM
Rediscover the soul of Israel, its depth, complexity, struggle, and beauty, with speaker Danny Maseng. Danny invites you on a pilgrimage through his birthplace, traveling the beautifully painful landscape of Israel’s creative legacy.
Through haunting poems, enchanting melodies, and personal insights, Danny reveals how Israeli poetry and popular songwriting express the nation’s heart, soul, and spirit.
About Danny Maseng
Danny Maseng is a celebrated Jewish composer, performer, and spiritual teacher known throughout the Jewish world for his powerful liturgical music, moving performances, and deep love of Jewish text, poetry, and prayer. His work continues to inspire congregations and communities worldwide.
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Weekend Sponsorship
Support the Presidents’ Scholar and Shabbat Shira Weekend and help bring inspiring Jewish music, learning, and community experiences to Temple Adat Elohim.
If you are interested in becoming a weekend sponsor, please click here to learn more »
This weekend is sponsored in part by the Past Presidents’ Educational Endowment Fund.
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This special weekend is sponsored by the Past Presidents’ Endowment Fund – a heartfelt thank you for your support!
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