Temple Sinai Welcomes Interim Rabbi David Katz

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Temple Sinai welcomes Rabbi David Katz to lead the congregation as its interim rabbi beginning this month.

Rabbi Katz, a Rochester, N.Y. native, comes to the position after the retirement of co-Rabbis

Jonathan Rubenstein and Linda Motzkin after 36 years as spiritual leaders in Saratoga Springs at the end of December 2022.

Katz was ordained in 1981 and received a Doctor of Divinity degree from Hebrew Union College in 2006. He has served in rabbinical and academic roles for more 40 years, the last 12 as an interim rabbi, most recently at Temple Concord in Syracuse, N.Y. and B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany.

He has written numerous articles and is the co-author of “Reading Between the Lines: New Stories from the Bible.” He served on committees that developed Mishkan T”filah, the newest Reform Judaism prayer book, published in 2007 and used widely throughout North America.

A Temple Sinai Search Committee will conduct a nationwide search for a permanent rabbi.

For more information, visit www.saratogasinai.org or contact the Temple Sinai office at office@ saratogasinai.org.

This Month At Moreau Lake State Park

Friday, July 14, 21 and 289:30 a.m. Wiggly Wanderers

Wiggly Wanderers is a weekly (every Friday) program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/ wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build our toddlers’ hiking skills as well as their caregivers’ confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This program is a drop-in program, please be on time as we will be starting our hike at 9:35 a.m.

Saturday, July 15 – 9 a.m.

Moreau Lake Kayak Trip

Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. Limited rentals are available or bring your own kayak. This program is for people aged 18 and older. The cost is $5 or $15 including kayak rental. Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance; text 518-917-2174.

Saturday, July 15 - 8 p.m.

Moreau After Dark

Come see a different side of Moreau – fun for families and people of all ages. We’ll have some entertaining activities on the beach. Weather permitting there will be an astronomy program. The Friends of Moreau Lake State Park will be serving up their famous grilled hot dogs! Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot text 518-917-2174.

Sunday, July 16 - 1 p.m.

Family Hike

Family hikes are slower-paced, easy-going walks intended to comfortably bring people together in nature. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in. The pace and path will be determined by the group at the time of the hike. At this time our trails are not able to accommodate strollers, however, we can stay to the roads making the hike more accessible. If this is something your party requires, please let us know when you sign up. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot, text 518-917-2174.

Tuesday, July 18 - 9 a.m.

Knee-high Naturalist

Geared toward children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading a nature-themed book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes open for animal tracks, shells, feathers and other signs of the natural world around us. Dress for the weather. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot, text 518-917-2174.

Thursday, July 20 - 9 a.m.

Moreau Lake Kayak - Join an educator on a morning paddle around Moreau Lake. Limited rentals are available or bring your own kayak. This program is for people aged 18 and older. The cost is $5 or $15 including kayak rental. Check in and pay at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance; text 518-917-2174.

Upcoming: Saturday, July 22 8 p.m. Bug Program.; Sunday, July 23 1 p.m. Family Hike; Monday, July 24 9 a.m. Lake Bonita Hike; Tuesday, July 25 9 a.m. Knee-high Naturalist; Thursday, July 27 9 a.m. Lake Ann Hike. To reserve your spot to events, text 518-917-2174.

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