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At ModernRabbiShmuel, I officate at all Jewish Life Cycle Events including traditional and non-traditional, affiliated and non-affiliated, and Jewish and Interfaith. Personalized and meaningful services for lasting, beautiful memories. https://www.modernrabbistephen.com Top of Page Upcoming Events Shabbat Times Services New Blog Videos Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Shabbat Across America יום ו׳, 13 במרץ Temple Sholom of Ontario עוד פרטים אישורי הגעה מספר תאריכים Friday Evening Shabbat Ma'ariv Services מערב שבת יום ו׳, 13 במרץ Temple Sholom of Ontario עוד פרטים אישורי הגעה מספר תאריכים Saturday Morning Shabbat Shacharit Services שבת שחרית שבת, 14 במרץ Temple Sholom of Ontario עוד פרטים אישורי הגעה מספר תאריכים Children's Religious School יום א׳, 15 במרץ Temple Sholom of Ontario עוד פרטים אישורי הגעה מספר תאריכים Adult Hebrew Class II יום א׳, 15 במרץ Temple Sholom of Ontario עוד פרטים אישורי הגעה Passover Seder 2nd Night יום ה׳, 02 באפר׳ Temple Sholom of Ontario עוד פרטים אישורי הגעה New Blog NewBlog This week's 10-Minute Torah (May 8, 2021): "Parashat Behar-Bechukotai" 5781 Rabbi Stephen Epstein 3 במאי 2021 זמן קריאה 2 דקות This week's 10-Minute Torah (May 1, 2021): "Parashat Emor" 5781 Rabbi Stephen Epstein 29 באפר׳ 2021 זמן קריאה 2 דקות Services Services Offered Rabbi Stephen S. Epstein A Modern Conservative Rabb i Baby Naming Bar & Bat Mitzvot Spiritual Counseling Individualized Torah Study Funerals & Memorials Conversions Weddings Videos All Videos כל הקטגוריות צפייה בסרטון צפייה בסרטון 01:10:22 Rabbi Stephen Epstein (Rav Shmuel) Adult Hebrew II Vayekhel Pekudei 5786 Reviewing the upcoming Torah portion of Vayekhel-Pekudei 5786, Triennial Year 1 צפייה בסרטון צפייה בסרטון 09:45 Rabbi Stephen Epstein (Rav Shmuel) Friday Night Sermon (March 6, 2026) Why we sin. צפייה בסרטון צפייה בסרטון 10:58 Rabbi Stephen Epstein (Rav Shmuel) Parashat Vayakhel Pekudei 5786 (14 March 2026 / 25 Adar 5786) War!; The Book of Exodus as a process: Israel developing our heritage and legacy. צפייה בסרטון צפייה בסרטון 05:57 Rabbi Stephen Epstein (Rav Shmuel) Friday Night Sermon (27 February 2026) Lets go surfing! צפייה בסרטון צפייה בסרטון 12:04 Rabbi Stephen Epstein (Rav Shmuel) Parashat Ki Tisa 5786 (7 March 2026 / 18 Adar 5786) Surfing as a metaphor for life; Wait, didn't we just...; Torah's order does not necessarily follow time. צפייה בסרטון צפייה בסרטון 28:53 Rabbi Stephen Epstein (Rav Shmuel) Adult Hebrew II Parashat Tetzeveh 5786 Tri Yr 1 Reviewing the upcoming portion of Tetzeveh for Triennial Year 1 and the special Maftir for Shabbat Zachor. טען עוד Videos Shabbat Times

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As a modern rabbi, I apply classic, traditional Jewish principles to modern times, focusing on spiritual inspiration. Background RABBI August 2020 - Present Rabbi Temple Sholom of Ontario , Ontario, CA Serving as the religious leader of this Conservative synagogue affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. The beginning of my practice was during the COVID epidemic. I continue to lead my congregation in the midst of the worst anitsemitism since the Holocaust. I led services mostly via Zoom. As the membership had shrunk over the years, I worked to ke ep the synagogue engaged w ith activities and growing. I organized and teach weekly Hebrew school on Sundays via Zoom with an in-person class of activities one Sunday each month. I conduct B’nai Mitzvot training and now conduct live services each Shabbat. I have conducted the Miller Course , Introduction to Judaism once or twice a year, and arrange conversion ceremonies with the local Rabbinical Assembly members at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles. I have participated in events with other local synagogues and am active in community outreach, giving invocations at various local government functions. In conducting live services, I read directly from Torah and usually chant the Haftorah. I also officiate at wedding ceremonies, many of which were "mixed" and interfaith, and funerals for both congregants and non-congregants. This past High Holidays, I also served as cantor for Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur using the appropriate nusach. Ordained Rabbi Independent Congregation/"Shteibel" Lake Elsinore, CA September 2019 – August 2020 Leading independent, non-affiliated Conservative congregation. Conducting High Holiday and Shabbat services. Serving the community conducting Life Events for affiliated and non-affiliated, traditional and inter-faith couples. Ordained Rabbi Congregation B’nai Chaim Murrieta, CA July, 2017 – August, 2019 Lay Rabbi/Religious Leader Congregation B’nai Chaim Murrieta, CA July, 2014 – June, 2017 Conducting regular Friday night and Saturday morning services for Conservative Congregation. Services are accompanied by my guitar playing which has lead to other congregants accompanying me playing violin and guitar as well. I officiate Family Services once a month in which our students from our school lead the service. Leading High Holiday services chanting appropriate nusach. Conduct holiday services that fall on New Moon and other holidays. Able to read directly from Torah scroll. Familiarity with both Torah and Haftorah cantillations. Trained four adults in Hebrew and Torah chanting for first all-adult B’nai Mitzvot conducted for Saturday Shabbat Mincha-Ma’ariv. Have trained numerous B’nai Mitzvot for both traditional Haftorah and Maftir Torah. Taught Hebrew and Prayers & Torah Classes for Adults. Currently teaching Hebrew school class for B’nai Mitzvot students. Have organized many events for synagogue including NJOP’s Shabbat Across America 2019 with Rebbetzin. Active in fund raising for the synagogue. Since I became rabbi two years ago, membership has more than doubled. -Continuously studying Artscroll (Orthodox) and Soncino (Conservative) Chumashes. -Studying Talmud for 15 years as part of “Daf Yomi” program using the Artscroll Talmud Series -Studied Kabbalah reading Zohar edited by David Matt -Consistently pray all three services daily including tefillin during secular mornings. PART OF "BEIT DIN"/RABBINICAL TEAM September 2007 – June 2012 Canyon Lake, CA Co-lead lay congregation for "Conservadox" congregation. Participated in leading Shabbat and High Holiday services, including reading Torah and Haftorah. Also conducted periodic Sunday morning themed Talmud studies on various topics such as the Role of Women in Judaism and Astrology. CONGREGATION MEMBER J une 1999 - June 2007 Murrieta, CA Served on board for seven years including President of the congregation for two years. Also assisted rabbi’s in conducting services and substituting during their absences. Conducted Torah study for adults. Instituted and led once-a-month Shabbat Shachrit junior congregation. PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN February, 1986 -December, 1991 Served on Nursing staff of psychiatric facility. Individual and group counseling activities; assistant charge nurse. Worked with variety of demographics: adolescent behavior and chemical dependency; adult chemical dependency; eating disorders; personality disorders including multiple personality disorders; psychotic and delusional disorders. EDUCATION Rabbinical Ordination, Rabbinical Seminary International, New York, NY June 2017 MBA, Business Management University of Redlands, Redlands, CA BA, Psychology State University of New York, College at Oswego AS, Psychiatric Technology Saddleback Community College, Mission Viejo, CA

Officiating at a Wedding for some dear friends

Let's make this wonderful event special and incorporate some Yiddishkeit! WEDDING OFFICIATION Traditional | Non-Traditional | Interfaith Weddings: Service MARRIAGE OFFICIATION Traditional | Non-traditional | Interfaith Get In Touch Interested in learning more about the different types of officiations I conduct? Call me today and make your next ceremony a meaningful occasion. Weddings: Portfolio CONTACT RABBI STEPHEN 11 Vista Toscana Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, CA 92532 USA ModernRabbiShmuel@gmail.com 951-526-4012 Send Your details were sent successfully! Weddings: Contact

Expertise and experience to helping your son or daughter prepare for the big day, to make it a positive and memorable experience that will help them grow. B'NAI MITZVOT Expert Tutoring and Training in Preparation for Bar/Bat Mitzvah JEWISH EDUCATION Guiding You On Every Step of the Way Get In Touch BAR MITZVAH Catered to Suit Your Needs Get In Touch Bar/Bat Mitzvah: Service CONTACT RABBI STEPHEN Looking for a Rabbi with profound insight? Call me today and learn more about how you can benefit from my services. Send Your details were sent successfully! Email: ModernRabbiShmuel@gmail.com Phone: 951-526-4012 Bar/Bat Mitzvah: Contact

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