Temple Adat Elohim
Presidents Scholar Weekend

“We must keep our hopes alive. We must raise our voices high. We must hold each other tight. We must stand up in the night,  And be a light.”

– Dan Nichols Read about Dan Nichols here

PRESIDENTS SCHOLAR WEEKEND AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
✨ We invite you to sponsor our extraordinary music and scholarly programs. 
✨ Your sponsorship will ensure the continuation of these invaluable programs.
✨ You sponsorship will
make a lasting impact for all ages within our community.
✨ We deeply appreciate your thoughtful consideration and support!

➡️LEARN MORE HERE⬅️

This special weekend is sponsored by the H. Schiff Foundation – Gallant Family Fund and our Past Presidents Fund – a heartfelt thank you for their support.


Schedule at a Glance

Presidents Scholar Weekend Schedule

🎵 Friday, January 26, 2024
        9:30 a.m.  – ECC Tot Shabbat
        7:00 p.m.Shabbat Shira

🎵 Saturday, January 27, 2024
       12:00 p.m.Meditation Minyan
        4:30 p.m. “Oh My God” Adult Program
        6:00 p.m. Catered Dinner (RSVP required)
        7:00 p.m. Havdalah
        7:15 p.m. Shabbat Unplugged

🎵 Sunday, January 28, 2024
        9:00 a.m.Religious School Rotations
       11:00 a.m. – Religious School Concert

*All Presidents Scholar Weekend events will take place in-person at Temple Adat Elohim. If you are unable to attend in-person, we invite you to join us virtually for Shabbat Shira. Join the livestream here.

Our security task force will meet prior to the event to ensure our community’s safety during this unforgettable weekend. . 

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“But by letting go we find a way to rise” – Dan Nichols

Sponsor our Presidents Scholar Weekend here


Friday Happenings

Friday, January 26, 2024

► 9:30 a.m. – ECC TOT SHABBAT
This service is a wonderful opportunity for our ECC families to experience a preschool Shabbat service enriched by the musical talents of Dan Nichols.

► 7:00 p.m. – SHABBAT SHIRA
Experience an unforgettable Shabbat service featuring Dan Nichols, one of the most popular and influential Jewish musicians in North America, along with Cantor Shukiar, Band of Milk and Honey, the TAE Chorale, and Shirei Elohim (Jr. Choir).

This event is a beautiful blend of music, community, and spirituality, offering a special way to experience Shabbat through song and celebration. Each of these musical elements contributes to creating an atmosphere of joy and spiritual connection, making Shabbat Shira a highlight in the temple’s calendar.

This unique service will showcase Dan Nichols sharing insights about his music, accompanied by six specially arranged musical pieces curated for this exceptional occasion.

If you are unable to attend this service in-person, we invite you to join us virtually. Join the livestream here.

 

“Spread the shelter of Your peace over us, Guide us in wisdom, compassion, and trust…” – Dan Nichols

Sponsor our Presidents Scholar Weekend here


Saturday Happenings

Saturday, January 27, 2024


► 12:00 p.m. – MEDITATION MINYAN
Find your inner harmony at our singing meditation minyan! Join Dan Nichols for an uplifting experience where your voice becomes part of a symphony of serenity. Our unique service will combine the tranquility of meditation with the joy of participatory singing. Together we will create a space where melody and mindfulness meet. 

► 4:30 p.m. – “OH MY GOD” ADULT PROGRAM
Please join Dan Nichols for a deep dive into song craft and explore his Jewish and secular perspectives on the meaning of time, love, place, purpose, and “more-than-me-ness.”

► 6:00 p.m. –  CATERED DINNER
Enjoy a delicious catered dinner by Stonefire. Dinner will feature tri tip, chicken, a garden salad, garlic mashed potatoes, pesto pasta, and delicious breadsticks. The cost for TAE partners is $18 per person and non-partners is $25 per person. To RSVP for the dinner, click here.

► 7:00 p.m. – HAVDALAH
Join us as we say goodbye to Shabbat and welcome the new week with music, blessings, and the captivating aroma of spices.  

► 7:15 p.m. – SHABBAT UNPLUGGED
Dan Nichols captivates the campfire spirit, infusing Jewish camp music with his infectious energy and soulful melodies!

Don’t miss this fun, casual get-together featuring a sing-along session around a campfire with Dan Nichols! If you’re a musician, feel free to bring your instrument along and join in the fun.

 

“We all got a life to live. We all got a gift to give…We all got a peace to bring… Just open your heart and let it out.” – Dan Nichols

Sponsor our Presidents Scholar Weekend here


Sunday Happenings

Sunday, January 28, 2024


► 9:00 a.m. – RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ROTATIONS WITH DAN NICHOLS
Dan Nichols’ will rotate through our Religious School classes and engage directly with students through music providing them with opportunities to learn and perform alongside him. Following the rotations, the children will present what they learned to our TAE community.

► 11:00 a.m. – RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CONCERT
We welcome the entire community to attend this free concert featuring our Religious School students singing with Dan Nichols. This concert will not only be entertaining to our community, but will also serve as a platform for spiritual and communal engagement within our Religious School.

 

“Each one of us must play a part… Each one of us must seek the truth.” Dan Nichols

Sponsor our Presidents Scholar Weekend here


Saturday Dinner RSVP

Shabbat Shira Dinner
Saturday, January 27, 2024
6:00 p.m.

Please RSVP by Monday, January 22, 5:00 PM, by clicking on the button below. 

Enjoy this casual dinner with Cantor Shukiar, Dan Nichols, and your TAE friends.

Dinner will be catered by Stonefire and will include:
৹ Tri Tip and Chicken
৹ Garden Salad
৹ Garlic Mashed Potatoes
৹ Pasta Marinara
৹ Breadsticks

Cost:
৹ TAE Partners – $18/person (must log in)
৹ Non-Partners: $25/person 

If you have questions, please email Cantor Shukiar at dshukiar@adatelohim.com.

RSVP to attend the dinner here!

Still considering a sponsorship or tribute? 

CLICK HERE to find out more! 
Attendance is not required to sponsor the event.

If you have questions, please contact Peggy Frank at pfrank@frankpr.com, (818) 642-6804.

Return to the Presidents Scholar Weekend Homepage

 


Sponsorship Information

Don’t miss you opportunity to be part of our Presidents Scholar Weekend, featuring Dan Nichols, by sponsoring the event!

Why sponsor the event?

✨ Champion our extraordinary music and scholarly programming.

✨ Demonstrate your commitment to Temple Adat Elohim.

✨ Ensure the continuation invaluable programs, making a lasting impact for all ages within our community.

✨ We deeply appreciate your thoughtful consideration and support!
 


Sponsorship tiers:

✨ All tiers include sponsors’ names in Presidents Scholar Weekend materials such as:

     • TAE’s website ‘Sponsorship Honor Roll.’
     • E-News
     • Foyer slides before main events

– If you have questions, please contact Peggy Frank at pfrank@frankpr.com or 818-642-6804.

Submit Your Sponsorship Here


Sponsorship Honor Roll

We are so grateful for the support of our sponsors!

SIMCHA
Past Presidents Fund
H. Schiff Foundation – Gallant Family Fund

SHEMA ISRAEL
Jane R. Parnes
Gerri Wissot

L’DOR V’DOR
Peggy Frank & Barry Florence
Iris & Marty Ricks

MITZVAH
Jay & Joni Berger
Marcia & Harold Gordon
Penny Greenblatt
Serena & Gil Tobias

Lynne West

SHIREI ELOHIM – JR. CHOIR
The Lewin-Fischer Family

OTHER
Sandy Bistrow
Gary & Joan Davidson
H. Schiff Foundation – Gallant Family Fund


Still considering a sponsorship or tribute? 

CLICK HERE to find out more! 
Attendance is not required to sponsor the event.

If you have questions, please contact Peggy Frank at pfrank@frankpr.com, (818) 642-6804.

Return to the Presidents Scholar Weekend Homepage