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Merage Israeli Fellows in Dialogue with Rabbi Arnold Rachlis On Friday, July 20, 2012 at 8:15 p.m., at University Synagogue, Israeli executives and CEOs, who are the latest elite group of visiting Merage Israeli Fellows, will dialogue with Rabbi Arnold Rachlis about politics, religion and economics in Israel today and those in attendance will have the opportunity to ask questions, as well. This is a rare opportunity to hear and meet "the best and the brightest" of Israel.

At 5:30 p.m. there will be a Tot Shabbat service with singing, dancing and Torah marching led by Rabbi Arnold Rachlis and Cantor Ruti Braier with storytelling by Pre-School Director Heidi Kahn, followed by a 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Dinner For All Ages, catered by Sofia of TGIS. RSVPs are necessary for the Shabbat Dinner. At 7:00 p.m. "Shabbat Alive" services for all ages will be held. Shabbat Alive is a jazz and pop service with a combo of musicians led by Rabbi Arnold Rachlis and Cantor Ruti Braier.

University Synagogue, located at 3400 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA, is a Reconstructionist congregation which welcomes people who are searching for a diverse, inclusive and humanistic community. For more information or a complimentary subscription to the synagogue's newsletter, the public is urged to phone 949.553.3535, email , or see the website at www.universitysynagogue.org. The public is invited to attend University Synagogue at any time.