Temple Etz Chaim

Scholar in Residence Weekend 2025

Men’s Club’s Annual Scholar in Residence

SAVE THE DATE: 25th Temple Etz Chaim Scholar-in-Residence Weekend
April 25-27, 2025

Learn, Grow, and Stay Connected with the State of Israel

Click here to be a Scholar in Residence Sponsor now! 

Join us for a weekend of inspiring lectures, and thought-provoking discussions. Our distinguished scholars will delve into the rich history, culture, and current affairs of the State of Israel.

Friday Evening

  • Reclaiming Our Narrative. Learn how to tell Israel’s story and frame messaging in a compelling way.

Saturday Morning

  • Free Speech and Antisemitism – Explore the boundaries of free speech and how it intersects with antisemitism and anti-Zionism.

Saturday Evening

  • 75 Years Later: Answering the Tough Questions About Israel
  • Panel discussion with Rabbi Ari, Rabbi Lana Zilberman Soloway, StandWithUs, and others.

Sunday Brunch

  • Call to Action: Your Role in Our Enduring Narrative
  • Panel discussion with Rabbi Ari, Rabbi Lana Zilberman Soloway, StandWithUs, and others.

Your continued commitment and generosity allow us to bring this informative and thought-provoking Scholar-in-Residence programing to our temple community. We once again ask and humbly appreciate your becoming a 2025 Scholar-in-Residence Program Sponsor at the Scholar Benefactor, Family of Scholarship, or Friends of SIR Levels.

RSVP’s are appreciated. To become a Program Sponsor at any level, please visit the TEC website (Click Here), call the TEC office or complete the sponsorship form below and return it in the enclosed envelope. 

  • Friends of SIR ($36, or other amount): Your contribution will help ensure a legacy of meaningful Scholar-in-Residence programming into the future here at Temple Etz Chaim and enable the entire congregation to enjoy the full weekend of events.
  • Family of Scholarship ($136): The above plus invitations for you and a Guest to an exclusive Friday evening Shabbat dinner, the Saturday evening event, and our Sunday brunch.   
  • Scholar Benefactors ($360+): Additional benefits include an invitation for you and a guest to dine at Shira table at the Friday evening Shabbat dinner and help defer costs to enable the entire congregation to enjoy the entire weekend of events.  

TEC Men’s Club thanks you for your continued support and participation in our activities.  

Please contact us at 805-497-6891 or email us here  if you have any questions or suggestions.  

Thank you for your support!

B’Shalom, 

Mark Goldstein

President, TEC Men’s Club

Mark Zucherman

TEC Men’s Club SIR Chair

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