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LA Synagogue Uses Basketball to Keep the Faith

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June 22, 2016

Rabbi Erez Sherman kicked off Rabbi-ing this summer by providing a unique experience for his congregation. Sherman is one of the rabbis at the acclaimed Sinai Temple of Los Angeles which hosts a handful of amazing rabbis. Sinai Temple is led by Rabbi David Wolpe who is the synagogue's Max Webb Senior Rabbi and once voted the #1 Rabbi in America..

Sinai Temple Basketball Camp (STBC) was founded by Rabbi Sherman and religious school director Danielle Kassin. The inaugural camp attracted over 50 boys and girls in grades 3-8. It is run by head coach Jelani Bendele of Brentwood Basketball. Each day consists of skills and drills, guest speakers and tournament games. The week concluded with a championship Friday, full of contests and tournaments.

Rabbi Sherman has a long history of being an big basketball fan something that he gets from his “>www.TheGreatRabbino.com.

Check out “>@RabbiJeremyFine

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