Shabbat Service - Birthday & Anniversary Blessings
Saturday, September 6 • 9:30am
Saturday Morning Minyan on ZOOM
Saturday, September 6 • 10:30am
B’nei Mitzvah Service - Greyson Donzis & Benjamin Meyer
Friday, September 12 • 6:30pm Shabbat Service
Saturday, September 13 • 9:30am
Saturday Morning Torah Study - hybrid
Saturday, September 13 • 6:00pm Selichot Service & Program
Saturday, September 13 • 6:00pm Havdalah Bar Mitzvah ServiceAiden Pillersdorf
Thursday, September 18 • 10:30am
Bar Mitzvah Service - Miles Rosenman
Friday, September 19 • 6:30pm
Shabbat Service
Saturday, September 20 • 9:30am
Shabbat Body & Soul Yoga
Saturday, September 20• 10:30am
Bar Mitzvah Service - Ryan Birnbaum
Monday, September 22 • 7:30pm
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Tuesday, September 23 • 9:00am
Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
Tuesday, September 23 • 9:00am
Rosh Hashanah Children’s Service
Tuesday, September 23 • 10:00am
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
Tuesday, September 23 • 4:00pm Tashlich Service at Bar Beach
Wednesday, September 24 • 10:00am
Rosh Hashanah Second Day Service
Friday, September 26 • 6:30pm Shabbat Service
Saturday, September 27 • 11:00am
Shabbat Body & Soul Walk*
OCTOBER
Wednesday, October 1 • 7:30pm
Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Service
Thursday, October 2 • 9:00am
Yom Kippur Tot Service
Thursday, October 2 • 9:00am
Yom Kippur Children’s Service
Thursday, October 2 • 10:00am
Yom Kippur Morning Service
Thursday, October 2 • 3:30pm
Yom Kippur Afternoon/Healing Service
Thursday, October 2 • 4:30pm
Yom Kippur Yizkor/Neilah Service
Friday, October 3 • 6:30pm
Shabbat Service - Birthday & Anniversary Blessings
Saturday, October 4 • 9:30am
Saturday Morning Minyan on ZOOM
Monday, October 6 • 5:30pm
Sukkot Service/Religious School Consecration
Friday, October 10 • 6:30pm
Shabbat Service
Saturday, October 11 • 9:30am
Shabbat Body & Soul Yoga
Saturday, October 11 • 10:30am
Bar Mitzvah Service - Spencer Lerner
Tuesday, October 14 • 9:00am Yizkor Service
Tuesday, October 14 • 6:30pm
Simchat Torah Service
Friday, October 17 • 6:30pm
Shabbat Service
Saturday, October 18 • 9:30am
Saturday Morning Torah Study - hybrid
Saturday, October 18 • 10:30am
Bat Mitzvah Service - Sadie Lazar
Thursday, October 23 • 10:30am
Bar Mitzvah Service - Ethan Alcala
Friday, October 24 • 6:30pm
Shabbat Service
Saturday, October 25 • 11:00am
Shabbat Body & Soul Walk*
Saturday, October 25 • 6:00pm
Havdalah Bat Mitzvah ServiceJordan Wertheim
Friday, October 31 • 6:30pm
Shabbat Service - Celebrating Jewish Peoplehood
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 1 • 9:30am
Saturday Morning Minyan on ZOOM
Saturday, November 1 • 6:30pm
Havdalah Bat Mitzvah ServiceBrooke Lubin
Friday, November 7 • 6:30pm
Shabbat Service - Kristallnacht Shabbat
Saturday, November 8 • 11:00am
Saturday Morning Torah Study - hybrid
Saturday, November 8 • 10:30am
Bat Mitzvah Service - Lexie Levine
Friday, November 14 • 6:30pm
Shabbat Service
Saturday, November 15 • 11:00am
Shabbat Body & Soul Walk*
Saturday, November 15 • 10:00am
Bar Mitzvah - Cooper Yagerman
Saturday, November 15 • 12:00pm
B’nei Mitzvah - Baker & Brendan Bendett
Thursday, November 20 • 10:30am
Bat Mitzvah Service - Sailor Spier
Friday, November 21 • 6:30pm
Shabbat Service/Brotherhood Shabbat
Saturday, November 22 • 9:30am
Shabbat Body & Soul Yoga
Friday, November 28 • 6:30pm
Shabbat Service
Saturday, November 29 • 9:30am
Saturday Morning Minyan on ZOOM
Saturday, November 29 • 10:30am
Bat Mitzvah Service - Julia Pnini
*In the event of inclement weather, the walk will be replaced with a ZOOM meditation
Shabbat Body & Soul Yoga led by Sharon Epstein Select Saturdays at 9:30am
May this yearbringmore sweetness, morejoy , andmore timewell spent together
L’Shanah Tovah Tikateivu from the Clergy & Leadership of
Rabbi Michael A. White
Rabbi Ilana Schachter
Temple Sinai
Cantor Sergei Schwartz
Cantor Elena Schwartz
Lee Mirrer Executive Director
Officers
Jeffrey Sklar President
Michelle Golden Executive Vice President
Lauren Borkon • Jana Grotas • Scott Nussbaum • Amy Pepper • Adam Weinschel Vice Presidents
Frank D’Ambrosio Treasurer
Lauryn Berger
Rachel Bloom
Jacqueline Covey
Francine Fabricant
Lynne Falkowitz
Alan Flyer
Deborah Glennon
Charles Berman
Howard Berrent
Amy Braunstein
Irwin A. Cantor
Jonathan Cheris
Richard Evans
Ginny Jordan Secretary
Board of Trustees
Charlotte Hollander
Norm Hollander
Maribeth Kraus
Julie Krystal
Rob Kuppersmith
Gabriel Markiz
Daniel Marvin
Honorary Trustees
Allen Geller
Michelle Golden
Dr. Steven Goodman
Barbara M. Kessler
Richard C. Laskey
Martin Marlowe
Charles Weiss Legal Counsel
Danielle Massari
Anne Niesenbaum
Carol Rotenberg
Tammy Szerencsy
Rachel Shapiro
Leslie Wollin
Amy Zuflacht
Daniel S. Reich
David Schwartz
Michael Shaffet
Carol B. Weinstock
Howard J. Weisler
Toni Wiener
This year especially, we need the comfort, strength, and solidarity we gain from our High Holy Day gatherings. We eagerly await our opportunity to be together, singing our songs, hearts and souls joining in prayer, our Jewish wisdom guiding us to our better selves and a better world.
We wish you and your families a meaningful sacred season, and we hope our collective prayers will inspire safety and security for our own Jewish people, and greater peace, dignity, and unity among all of humanity.
Rabbi
Michael A. White
Rabbi Ilana Schachter
Cantor Sergei Schwartz
Cantor-Educator Elena Schwartz
high holy days schedule of services
Everyone Children & Families Tots & Families
Selichot
Saturday, September 13
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 22
Selichot Service 6:00pm
Simcha Room
Evening Service 7:30pm Sanctuary Streaming Available
Rosh Hashanah - First Day
Tuesday, September 23
Tot ServiceOpen to the Community 9:00am Cocktail Room
Children’s Service (K-4)Open to the Community 9:00am
Simcha Room
Morning Service 10:00am Sanctuary Streaming Available
TashlichOpen to the Community 4:00pm Town of North Hempstead Bar Beach
Rosh Hashanah - Second Day
Wednesday, September 24
Morning ServiceOpen to the Community 10:00am Sanctuary Streaming Available
high holy days schedule of services
Erev Yom Kippur
Wednesday, October 1
Yom Kippur
Thursday, October 2
festival services
Erev Sukkot
Monday, October 6
Everyone Children & Families Tots & Families
Kol Nidre Service 7:30pm Sanctuary Streaming Available
Tot ServiceOpen to the Community 9:00am Cocktail Room
Children’s Service (K-4)Open to the Community 9:00am Simcha Room
Morning Service 10:00am Sanctuary Streaming Available
Afternoon/Healing Service 3:30pm Sanctuary Streaming Available
Yizkor followed by Neilah 4:30pm Sanctuary Streaming Available
Sukkot Service/ Religious School Consecration 5:30pm Sanctuary/Streaming
Simchat Torah Tuesday, October 14
Yizkor Service 9:00am Simchat Torah Service 6:30pm Sanctuary/Streaming
The High Holy Days are coming soon! They will take us on a ride through reverent devotion, raucous exuberance, quiet contemplation, sober self-assessment, and unbridled joy (yes, even this year).
Join us for a spiritual pre-game in the month of Elul, starting September 4 at 7:00pm, where we will explore the animating questions, rhythms, and fundamental gestures of the upcoming holidays.
Learn more and join us!
high holy days hunger project
Donate on Yom Kippur
Thursday, October 2 from 9:00am-3:00pm
We encourage you to help those in need in our area by donating non-perishables like these suggested items
Please remember: NO GLASS
CONTAINERS
Do a mitzvah on Yom Kippur and help our Social Action Committee organize the food donations! To volunteer, email rabbischachter@mysinai.org.
Holiday Farms has graciously provided us with a 10% off coupon to purchase non-perishable food for this drive. Use the coupon from September 13 through October 2, 2025, in-store only.
Reflections from the President
Jeffrey Sklar jsklar@mysinai.org
A Community Like No Other
It is with deep gratitude and excitement that I begin my journey as the president of Temple Sinai, which includes among other things, communications with you through The Scribe. As I thought about what I wanted to write, thoughts of community kept resonating in my head because we are a congregation that is part of a larger important Jewish community.
This past June, Kelly and I were in Israel. Our trip, which included visiting several religious sites, provided us an opportunity to meet with the Chief Rabbi of the Western Wall. We discussed a number of things, including the war and the aftermath of October 7th.
Throughout our conversation, the one thing that the Rabbi stressed was that the most important thing that October 7th taught us is that we, as Jews, are a community unto ourselves regardless of whether we are Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, or cultural Jews. There we sat, with an Orthodox rabbi, who made it clear that we were part of the same community – a thought that he may not have shared prior to October 7th.
We have been to Israel many times, but this trip felt different - even from our trip in 2024. More so than other times, we were made to feel at home by everyone we met. We felt that sense of community and a bonding everywhere we travelled. In the hotels, the restaurants, the stores and even on the streets, as we spoke with Israelis, they thanked us for being there and supporting them as part of the Jewish community. Many asked, “why come to Israel now?” or stated, “you are brave to be here.” My answer was the same to both statements –it is home, how could we not come?
Temple Sinai is a microcosm of that sentiment of home. We are a spiritual community, but part of the larger Jewish community, supporting each other with our Jewish values, customs, and traditions. Temple Sinai is a place of worship
whether you are only at the temple for the major holidays or are attending Friday night Shabbat services regularly.
We are a home to begin or further our Jewish education. From the Early Childhood Center to the Religious School, to Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation, to Confirmation class. From our teen programs to the robust adult education programming. Just like Israel, Temple Sinai offers choices, and you find what suits you in the community.
As the largest Reform congregation on Long Island, Temple Sinai offers a warm and inclusive environment where individuals and families of all backgrounds can find connection, meaning, and purpose. We are a center for social action programs, working to support numerous charities and causes and giving back to the community at large. The temple’s commitment to tikkun olamrepairing the world - is reflected in initiatives like Havdalah for Hunger, where teens prepare and deliver meals, to our Kadima and Chazak programs, which are designed to embrace children and teens with special needs and their families.
Our community celebrates joyous life cycle events with each other, and we are there to provide support in times of despair.
As president of Tempe Sinai, it’s my responsibility to ensure that we maintain our sense of community, that Temple Sinai remains a home where the door is always open.
During my tenure as president, I will be working with our Board of Trustees, executive committee, clergy and professional staff to grow our Tempe Sinai community for the benefit of our congregants. I
welcome your participation and invite you to explore and join our many incredible programs and offerings.
I am grateful for the privilege of being part of this community and I look forward to continuing to strengthen and build Temple Sinai so that it may continue to be part of the larger community of Jews everywhere.
Jeffrey Sklar President
Congregational
Visit to
Wednesday. October 15 • 8:00pm
Join Cantors Sergei & Elena Schwartz for a concert by the storied Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Lahav Shani. They will be joined by the great Israeli American violinist Pinchas Zukerman, who boasts one of the most jaw-dropping Carnegie Hall resumes of the past 60 years. Together, they present the Hall’s first-ever performance of Ben-Haim’s Violin Concerto, a true hidden gem that Zukerman himself only recently discovered. The program also features Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, a musical rollercoaster known for its Beethoven-inspired “fate” motif and exhilarating finale.
Check your email for ticket information coming soon!
Lahav Shani
Pinchas Zukerman
Our Congregational Trip to GERMANY June
29 - July 11, 2025
by Diane Hirsch & Barbara Wallach
Photos by Danny Reich &Cantors Elena & Sergei Schwartz
Just over 80 years after the Allies’ victory in WWII, our 19 steadfast Sinai travelers explored the history of Ashkenazic Judaism in Germany. Ashkenaz was actually the medieval Jewish name for Germany!
For many, it was the first trip with our beloved Cantors Sergei and Elena, but many of us were veterans, having traveled to Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Cuba, the Baltics, or France! Whether it was the first trip or the sixth, each one of us came away with a better understanding of how the Nazis were able to come to power, and how the Holocaust occurred. We were also able to appreciate the richness and beauty of Germany. and appreciate that today, Germany is an ally of Israel.
We would love to share some of our favorite moments, what we learned, and what surprised us:
Our first stop was the ShUM cities - Speyer, Worms and Mainz, where Judaism thrived in these medieval cathedral cities. Situated along the beautiful Rhine River, Mainz was founded by the Roman Empire in the late 1st Century BC! This is also where Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the written word by inventing the printing press with movable type, making the Bible and other books more accessible. We also visited a cathedral which boasted nine Chagall windows, created at the very end of his lifetime, bridging the church with Judaism in today’s Germany.
In Worms, we walked the historic Jewish quarter which was for centuries, a Jewish cultural and religious center. We visited the Rashi Synagogue, originally built in 1034, where Rashi studied and taught. What stands today on that spot is a rebuilt synagogue, demonstrating the strength of Judaism to survive a millennium in one spot! Visiting the oldest surviving Jewish cemetery in Europe was a very emotional experience. As one of the guides pointed out, it seems like a miracle that after nearly 1000 years of changing history with many periods of threat and destruction, the old Jewish cemetery of Worms is largely intact.” Today, this is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
In Speyer, we visited the remains of the 900-year-old Medieval Synagogue, and one of the oldest and best preserved mikvot in Europe. We descended 10 meters (or close to 33 feet) to the bathing pool of the mikvah. On a blistering hot day, we really appreciated how cool it was below ground. We also stopped in Heidelberg and visited one of the oldest universities in Europe, where many Jewish students and scholars studied and taught. We saw the ancient castle guarding us from on top of the hill, and walked the quaint streets much unchanged, except for the original synagogue destroyed during Kristallnacht.
Next, we headed to Cologne, where its famous twin spire Cathedral is the tallest in the world. Construction lasted six centuries and the Cathedral has only briefly been without scaffolding; nevertheless, it dominates the city skyline. We enjoyed a lovely luncheon cruise along the Rhine and a sweet tour of the Lindt Chocolate Factory.
Onward to Munich, which was a very emotional part of our tour. We visited the Hofbrauhaus, which dates back to the 16th Century and has a rich history as a political meeting place, including the 1920 first meeting of Hitler and the National Socialist Party. The main hall can accommodate 1300 or 1400 people and served as “the living room” to the citizens of Munich, as their small apartments had neither air conditioning nor space. Beer was their “liquid bread” even consumed at breakfast, as at one time it was safer to drink than water!
We visited the magnificent Jewish Museum of Munich; it was especially moving. The Museum is part of a special architectural ensemble on Sankt-Jakobs-Platz, which also includes a synagogue and the Jewish community center. The exhibit we saw was hauntingly beautiful: The Third Generation - The Holocaust in Family Memory. The exhibition deals with the “issue of trans-generational trauma and the emotional legacy of survivors,” as stated in the Museum’s literature. We saw what looked like colorful wallpaper, beautiful for any room - but when examined closely, we saw haunting images of children’s nightmares about Nazi soldiers, concentration camps, and suffering.
Our Munich guide, Franz, also led the tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial. Opened in 1933 as the first Nazi concentration camp, it served as a model for future camps. Over 20,000 prisoners were held here before it was liberated on April 29, 1945. It has now been established as a memorial site including a museum, archives, library and a memorial chapel where we held a moving memorial service in memory of those who perished there. We were surprised and pleased to see how many groups of teenagers were being led around Dachau and other monuments and museums with leaders or teachers educating them about Jewish history and the Holocaust. We felt encouraged when we witnessed such an indication of Germany’s commitment to the education of their youth and its commitment to never forget what happened during the Holocaust.
Another memorable moment in Munich was our visit to its Olympic Park, built for the 1972 Olympics. While the park itself is maintained beautifully for people to enjoy, we were drawn to the Memorial to the 1972 Munich Massacre which commemorates the murder of 11 Israeli athletes and one German policeman. We were able to say Kaddish in their memory.
At nearby Nuremberg, we sat in the courthouse in which the Nuremberg Trials took place, and felt what it was like to have experienced this moment of accountability. We visited the beautiful Nuremberg Castle and the lovely and historic part of the city, which is located along the river with scenic bridges and vistas.
But no trip to Munich would be complete without a visit to BMW World and its unique showroom with the newest models of BMWs. Many of us were tempted to purchase one, but alas, it would not fit into our luggage!
In Berlin, it was impossible not to be impressed by the Brandenburg Gate - an absolutely iconic site commissioned by King Fredrick William II of Prussia to represent peace but later a powerful Cold War symbol of the division between East and West Germany. Obstructed by the Berlin Wall, it marked the city’s division for three decades.
The design of the Jewish Museum Berlin is unlike anything we’d ever seen. Our docent led us on a tour that literally touched just about all of our senses. We only had about an hour and could have been there for days. Our guide throughout our trip, Shlomit, (born in Israel and now a Berliner), took us to the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, which consists of over 2000 concrete slabs that people can walk through - almost like a maze. Everyone’s experience is different and we each felt a range of emotions as we walked through this powerful and stark memorial.
Shlomit took some of us on a food tour where we got to sample what Berliners enjoy eating - including some Vietnamese buns at one stop, a sampling of a flight of house-brewed beers at another, knockwurst covered in a curry/ ketchup sauce, some excellent chicken schnitzel, and to top the evening off, a visit to one of the best ice cream parlors in Berlin where apparently there’s a line out the door every night!
Visiting Potsdam, we saw the stunning Sanssouci Palace and Gardens, built by Frederick the Great, and the Cecilenhof Manor, which was the site of the famous 1945 meeting between Truman, Stalin, and Churchill. Then on to the site of the Wannsee Conference where the “Final Solution” was discussed and coordinated in about an hour and a half, probably one of the most chilling experiences. To be at this beautiful lakeside villa and grasp what actually happened here in January of 1942, was just about unbearable.
We saw a reunited and redeveloped Berlin where Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall are now monuments to a past rather than a visual separation of East and West during the Cold War era. The murals now painted on the East Berlin side of a remnant of the wall, represent artists’ interpretations of the past, present, and future of this wondrous city and various political events.
Throughout Germany we saw the “stumbling blocks,” brass plates in the sidewalks, remembering Jews who were exiled from their homes or taken to concentration camps or extermination camps. These blocks are all over Europe so take a look down when you visit Jewish sections of European cities on your next trip and you may just see the names of those who lived there almost a century ago.
Our Temple Sinai travelers: Diane Hirsch • Nancy & Neal Kaplan • Felice & Eric Kobrick • Pam & Jeff Krugman • Melinda & Rich Levin • Donna & Dan Levine • Janet & Howie Mann • Susan Nettler • Danny Reich • Cantors Elena & Sergei Schwartz • Linda Stern • Barbara Wallach
Please reach out to us to hear our stories and see our photos! We hope you can join us on our next trip!
Adrianne Rubin, Ph.D. arubin@mysinai.org
Embracing Jewish Joy!
After highlighting Jewish Pride this past year, the Adult Engagement Committee and I are pleased to share that the theme of our 2025-26 program year will be Embracing Jewish Joy. During these deeply challenging times, Jewish Joy has been in short supply; our hope is that much of this year’s programming will provide opportunities for us to gather in joyful community, as we learn together and deepen our connection to one another.
Our upcoming programs include a talk by Jewish Book Council author Kitty Zeldis on her latest novel, One of Them, a series of “Sinai Sunday Cinema” films, including Bad Shabbos, and a tour of the Jewish Museum’s chanukiyot and permanent collection at Chanukah time, to name just a few. As always, we look forward to new, dynamic offerings from our incomparable clergy team, including adult education classes and musical programs.
Author’s
Talk
“Sinai Tribes” are also ongoing. If you would either like to lead or participate in a Tribe that’s not currently being offered, please get in touch with me – I would love for you to get involved!
Please also keep an eye out for opportunities to participate in our intergenerational programming throughout the course of the year.
I look forward to sharing another year of meaningful engagement with you!
With warmest wishes for a peaceful and joy-filled New Year,
Adrianne
co-sponsored by Friend of Friend
KITTY ZELDIS One of Them
author of Tuesday, October 21 • 11:00am • Simcha Room
Kitty Zeldis is the pen name of a Brooklyn based author of nine novels, numerous essays, articles and works of short fiction as well as forty books for children. Her new book is a story of secrets, friendship, and betrayal about two young women at Vassar in the years after World War II, a powerful and moving tale of prejudice and pride that echoes the cultural and social issues of today.
Register at mysinai.org/oneofthem $20 per person (includes a bagel brunch)
For more information, contact Social Action at socialaction@mysinai.org
As we look forward to the High Holy Days, Sukkot and Thanksgiving, the Social Action Committee continues our dedication to tikkun olam, repairing the world. Where there is need we ask, “How can we help?” Your generosity to our drives, causes, and fund is why we can answer that question, around the corner or around the world. Thank you! Todah Rabah! You make a difference!
HOW YOU CAN HELP THIS FALL
Let’s Support Ronald McDonald Families!
This feel-good mitzvah has fast become a “let’s do it again” Social Action event. We will be preparing brunch for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House, New Hyde Park on Friday, September 12, from 9:30am until noon. This experience gives so much more than just a nutritious meal to these families - it gives us so much, too. Your heart will smile and want to go back! RSVP to Lauren Borkon at laurenborkon@gmail.com.
It’s Time for Our High Holy Days Food Drive!
The Island Harvest truck will be here on October 2 to collect our food donations. Let’s break last year’s record collection by donating even more food this year!
Helping others is the perfect way to start the new year. In the words of Anne Frank, How wonderful it is that we can start doing good at this very moment.
The flyer on page 11 includes a list of the needed donations as well as a discount coupon from Holiday Farms. This year, let’s fill the truck to the brim!
Let’s Warm Them Up Coat Drive!
On Sukkot, we are instructed to spend a week dwelling in a Sukkah, a temporary shelter exposed to the elements. We experience a tiny bit of what people who face housing insecurity experience every day. We are fortunate enough to return to warm, safe homes at the end of the holiday, but we know that many people cannot.
From October 3-17, please donate your warm coats and winter accessories to Long Island’s most vulnerable. You’re warming bodies and hearts! Coats, hats, gloves, and scarves can be placed in our bins in the temple lobby. The items will be distributed on Saturday, October 18.
C is for Cereal Collection!
Let’s show our caring and compassion by donating dry cereal through the month of October. Please drop off your cereal box donations in our bins in the temple lobby.
Hunger is Fixable!
We can help ease the pangs of hunger, and show those in need we see them, we care, and they are not alone. We are partnering with the JCC to fill the bins that will fill the bellies. During the month of November, please donate the following items and place them in the bins in the temple lobby: canned protein (chicken, salmon, sardines, tuna) • peanut butter or alternative nut butter • canned vegetables (carrots, corn) • canned fruit in juice/applesauce • low sodium soups • pasta and pasta sauce • hot cereal (Cream of Wheat, Farina) • dry cereal • pancake mix and syrup
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, November 23 Thanksgiving is for Cooking and Giving!
Join SORTY Teens & Temple Sinai’s Social Action Committee for our annual Thanksgiving Cooking for a Cause Intergeneration Event, as we cook and prepare Thanksgiving meals for over 300+ residents of local homeless shelters. We’re inviting the whole Temple Sinai family to come out to help us complete this big task!
There are so many ways to participate! Join us at the temple on November 23, or cook at home and drop off, or sign up to deliver, or just donate and purchase items from our Amazon Wish List! Every little bit helps! However you show up, you’ll make a difference in the lives of families in need across Long Island. CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR MORE DETAILS COMING THIS SEPTEMBER!
LET’S LOOK AHEAD!
On Sunday, February 1, We All RISE AGAINST HUNGER!
This has become one of the most popular temple-wide events of the year and for good reason: anyone can participate, it’s easy, it’s fun and…we are helping feed those without food in a BIG way, which feels so good!
Rise Against Hunger is a global effort to end hunger. We are always excited to host this always fun social action project, where we will pack at least 20,000 meals for those in need throughout the world. Watch your email for details.
DON’T FORGET!
NAMI, the National Alliance for Mental Illness is Here to Help!
NAMI is dedicated to providing support to an increasing number of people suffering from mental illness. NAMI also provides advocacy and education on mental health. If you or anyone you know is suffering from anxiety, depression, or emotional distress, please contact the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-6264 or info@nami.org.
When you donate to the Social Action Fund, you are making a positive impact in someone’s life. Your donation helps those who are suffering, hurting, and in need. We thank you! Visit the Temple Sinai website and click the donate button to contribute to our fund. Give Tzedakah!
Judaism is not a religion, it’s a relationship. -Rabbi
Benzion Klatzko
Sharing Shabbat Sharing Shabbat
Led by Cantors Sergei & Elena Schwartz and Robin Gossett B’reisheet In the Beginning B’reisheet In the Beginning October 24 November 14
Drop-Off (for ages 3 & up) Twos with a grown-up 4:15pm
Fun, animated, and enriching program for children!
Shabbat of THANKFULNESS Shabbat of 2years old to 3rdgrade
Back Together at 5:00pm
Celebrate Shabbat with music, singing, laughing, and dancing! Parents, grandparents, and siblings are all welcome!
Family dinner to follow the service!
RSVP at mysinai.org/sharingshabbat
Questions? Contact Debra at dhollander@mysinai.org All are welcome! FREE!
Temple Sinai Religious School
Our children, our future
Cantor-Educator Elena Schwartz cantorelenaschwartz@mysinai.org
Cultivating a Strong Jewish Identity
When I began serving Temple Sinai 13 years ago, I addressed the parents and grandparents in our community about the imperative of Jewish education: helping our students develop an enduring Jewish identity. From that very first conversation, and in countless moments since, I have returned to this message as a central pillar of my teaching and leadership. This belief is not just a theme, but has remained a guiding principle in everything we do in our Religious School.
An identity - not identification. Because identity is how we define ourselves; identification is how others define us. These two words are often confused and used interchangeably. That is a serious mistake, especially these days, when so many negative things are being said about Jews.
Sadly, truth does not seem to be an important factor in certain perceptions of what Jews are. This is why it is absolutely imperative for all of us - clergy, parents, grandparents, lay leadership of our Religious School, and teachers - to impart our message of Judaism to our children, helping them form their own Jewish identities.
If we fail, our children’s Jewish identities will be shaped exclusively by how others define Jews. And sadly, today, as in the past, that is often a distorted view of who we are and what Judaism truly is.
Moral excellence is one of the many essential imperatives for forming a strong Jewish identity. The fostering of middot, Jewish ethical virtues and actions, must play a central role in everything we do, at every level of our school community. Toward that end, I initiated Brit Middot, a covenant of ethics, to guide our students in all areas of school life. These middot are the very essence of the kind of environment we seek to foster here at Temple Sinai Religious School.
Here at Sinai, we are striving to raise mentsches! This year, we will renew and expand our curriculum in Jewish values education by supplementing our ShalomLearning program. In addition to classroom discussions, we will highlight each individual value, through our Middah of the Month program. This initiative will incorporate expanded ShalomLearning materials, experiential activities, family education programs led by our outstanding faculty, and resources we will be sending home from time to time.
Our children have a very important job - namely, to develop an identity. Our job is to share our message with them in ways that help shape their Jewish identities. In our school, they learn about religion, history, holidays, culture, Modern Israel, the Holocaust, and Jewish resistance. They learn Hebrew and how to lead T’filah. But this is only part of what forms a Jewish identity.
Children look to you, parents and grandparents, as their primary teachers in life. Please become our partners in raising mentsches! As we prepare to begin the school year and welcome the New Year of 5786, we ask that you and your children read this Covenant of Ethics and make it an important part of your family’s life, by talking about it and by using its vocabulary (in both English and Hebrew) as a guide for how we and our children should live our everyday lives.
May this New Year bring peace to our beloved State of Israel, and be filled with the joy of Jewish learning and with good deeds.
L’Shanah Tovah U’Metukah, Cantor Elena
COVENANT OF ETHICS
RACHAMIM Compassion K’VOD HA’BRIOT The Sanctity of Every Human Being
BRIT MIDDOT
TZEDEK Righteous Action CHESED Loving Kindness HA’KAROT HA’TOV Appreciation of All That is Good
Honesty
RACHAMIM: COMPASSION -
Empathy: be sensitive to the feelings of others and try to understand what another human being may be experiencing in difficult moments. Try to project yourself as that person in order to understand his/her emotions and actions.
Caring: Make an effort to reach out to another person whom you know/see is experiencing emotional/physical/mental pain. Let that person know you care about what they’re experiencing and feeling and let that person know that you want to help in any way you can.
Forgiveness: Always keep in mind that we’re all human and we all make mistakes, and each of us has the ability to change and correct those mistakes. Don’t hold grudges against others. Give others the chance to be better people; try to see the positive qualities in people whom we may not like or who may have hurt us and let them know that you want to “start over.” Don’t be afraid to ask someone else for forgiveness, and don’t be afraid to forgive someone else.
K’VOD HA’BRIOT: THE SANCTITY OF EVERY HUMAN BEING -
Respect: Judge all people on their merits. Be tolerant, patient, appreciative and accepting of individual differences. Don’t abuse, demean, or mistreat anyone. Don’t use, manipulate, exploit, or take advantage of others. Respect the right of individuals to make decisions about their own lives. Show consideration and respect for all people as created in the image of God. Don’t do anything that will needlessly hurt the feelings and honor of another human being. Don’t be mean or cruel. Don’t use words and language that will be hurtful or degrading to another. Respect the world that God has given us. Don’t destroy anything unless absolutely necessary.
Fairness: Treat all people fairly. Be open-minded. Listen to others and try to understand their point of view and feelings. Make decisions which affect others based only on appropriate considerations. Don’t take unfair advantage of other’s mistakes.
TZEDEK: RIGHTEOUS ACTION -
Integrity: Stand up for your beliefs about what is right and wrong. Resist social pressures to do things you think are wrong. Don’t be afraid to stand alone on an issue of moral belief. Show the courage to not follow the “crowd.” Play by the rules. Accountability: Think before you act. Consider the possible consequences of your actions on others. Accept responsibility for your actions. Don’t make excuses or blame others. Do your share.
CHESED: LOVING KINDNESS -
Sharing: Don’t think only about yourself. Be charitable. Think about other people and their needs and how you can help them. Don’t wait for people to ask for your help; take the initiative in finding ways to come to someone’s aid or assist an entire group of people. be active in organizing others to help someone/others in need.
Humility: Recognize that none of us are so great that we can stand alone. Each of us needs the help of others. Recognize that each of us has weaknesses and shortcomings. Don’t be afraid to admit that you were wrong. Don’t put others down by boasting or being haughty. Everyone has his/her own area of greatness. As human beings standing before God, no one is “better” than another.
K’VOD
HA’BRIOT:
THE SANCTITY OF EVERY HUMAN BEING -
Appreciation: Don’t take for granted the good things with which we are blessed: parents, family, friends, teachers, our physical beings, the wonder of creation, the beauty of this world. Open your eyes and open yourself up to the enjoyment of the incredible miracles which surround us. learn to recognize and appreciate the good things that people do for us every day. Don’t hold back from appreciating the achievements and successes of others.
Acknowledgment: Let other people know that we appreciate what they do for us. Find ways to express to others your gratefulness for even the smaller things done for you. Complement others for their achievements and successes. Help others feel good about themselves by making them feel appreciated.
YOSHER: HONESTY -
Honesty: Tell the truth. Be sincere. Don’t deceive, mislead, be devious, or tricky. Don’t cheat.
Trust: Keep your word. Honor your commitments. Be reliable and be accountable. Return what you borrow. Don’t steal.
Hebrew Prayer Boot Camp 6:30-7:00pm/ Class 7:00-8:00pm
28 First Tuesday Mitzvah Makers
Hebrew Prayer Boot Camp 6:30-7:00pm/ Class 7:00-8:00pm
NOVEMBER 2025
3 5th Grade BMitzvah Orientation 7:00-8:30pm
6 6th Grade BMitzvah Orientation 6:30-7:30pm
7 Kristallnacht Service 6:30pm
9 3rd Grade Family Education Program 4:00-6:00pm
10 6th Grade BMitzvah Family Education Program 4:30-5:30pm
11 School Closed - Veterans Day
14 Sharing Shabbat - Thankfulness 4:15-6:30p
17 5th & 6th Grade Milestone Practice 4:30-5:00pm
18 5th & 6th Grade Milestone Practice 4:30-5:00pm
19 5th & 6th Grade Milestone Practice 4:30-5:00pm
24 5th & 6th Grade Milestone Practice 4:30-5:00pm
25- School Closed - Thanksgiving Recess
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DATES & PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Fridays from 4:15-6:00pm
October 24, 2025 B’reisheet - In the Beginning
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November 14, 2025 Shabbat of Thankfulness
• January 23, 2026 Hug a Tree Shabbat
• March 27, 2026 Grandparents Shabbat
Consecration
Monday, October 6 5:30pm
Consecration is the ceremony in which we honor new students at the start of their Jewish education.
All new students will be honored on the Bimah with a blessing from the clergy during our Erev Sukkot service.
6th Grade Family Program: Symbols of the Covenant
Thursday, October 16 • 6:30–7:30pm or Sunday, October 26 • 4:30–5:30pm
5th Grade Orientation
Monday, November 3 • 7:00-8:30pm
6th Grade Family Program: Wimple Session #1
Thursday, November 6 • 6:30–7:30pm or Sunday, November 9 • 4:30–5:30pm
5th Grade Family Program: The Evolution of the Tanakh
Thursday, December 4 • 6:00–7:00pm or Sunday, December 7 4:30–5:30pm
Children LOVE!
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER! K through 7th Grade classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 9 for more information contact Debra at dhollander@mysinai.org TEMPLE SINAI
Temple Sinai is home to the Religious School children love!
Our school strives to help students develop an enduring Jewish identity and a lifelong love of Jewish learning. Given the current political landscape and conflict in Israel, we recognize the unprecedented challenges faced by the Jewish community. Our school offers robust support to both students and parents, fostering Kehillah Kedosha - a kind, warm, caring, and inclusive holy community. We place significant emphasis on developing Zionist pride and a love for Israel. Our devoted faculty, outstanding curriculum, multiple learning opportunities, engaging holiday celebrations, and meaningful worship contribute to building a strong moral fiber in future Jewish generations.
Temple Sinai Religious School is more than just a school; it is a place of warmth and connection, where the personal Jewish journeys of our students and their families are our ultimate goal!
Give your children the gift of Jewish Education at Temple Sinai of Roslyn. We look forward to welcoming you.
Toby & the late Dr. Nathaniel Spier School: Roslyn Middle School - 8th grade
Parsha: Toldot
Julia Pnini
November 29
Parents: Alison & Mark Pnini
Siblings: Emma-19, Benjamin-16
Grandparents:
Sandy & Bert Spitz
Isaac & the late Elaine Pnini School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th grade
Parsha: Vayetze
Dina’s Teen Talk
Dina Kwasnicki dkwasnicki@mysinai.org
Teen Programs That Slay!
Welcome back to Temple Sinai’s Teen Program!!
We’ve missed you so much all summer– really, it’s been SO quiet! And the candy cabinet is surprisingly full without you all here to snack away. We’re so excited to kick off another amazing year with all of you and can hardly wait for the fun to begin. There’s lots of new fun in store this year and of course your favorite Sinai classics too, like Havdalah For Hunger and Hand in Hand.
Here are some highlights I’m especially pumped about….
FOUR NEW THINGS!!
• NEW Changes to SORTY Membership - This year, SORTY membership will be offered automatically to participants in ANY of our teen programs free of charge. Benefits of SORTY membership include free and discounted social and community service-based events throughout the year, our annual midterm care packages, and trip discounts. Teens who choose not to register for one of the larger projects through which membership is a benefit, can opt into purchasing membership for the year at the rates listed in the registration information section.
• NEW Baking with Bubbies & Challah Break - Once a month, on a Friday afternoon, teens come together to unwind, connect, and prepare for Shabbat through cooking and tradition. Keep reading to learn more!
• NEW Confirmation 2.0 Teen Israel Experience Seminar ft. iGIVE (11th Grade) - Grow your connection to Israel through this powerful experiential learning seminar that culminates with an intergenerational Israel-focused philanthropy experience. Keep reading to learn more!
• Our NEW Youth & Teen Administrative Coordinator, Stacy Rosenthal - Stacy is a marketing executive and event producer who’s spent her career bringing ideas to life across entertainment, retail, hospitality, and philanthropy. She’s also a passionate traveler who volunteers with organizations like Kids Play International in Rwanda, promoting gender equity through sports, and the Starkey Hearing Foundation, helping bring hearing care to underserved communities in Latin America. Lately, you’ll find her spending quality time with her new Frenchie puppy, Ollie!
We’re SO excited for Stacy to join the Youth & Teen Department and bring her many talents and passions to our programming! Our teens will learn so much from the incredible adventures she’s been on thus far!
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Check out all of our amazing program offerings on the pages that follow, and don’t forget to stop by during our first Starbucks hours of the year on Thursday, September 4th from 4-6pm!
Teen Programming 2025-2026
Information for Registration Register for Teen Programs NOW at bit.ly/SinaiTeenRegister2526
*Please note: Exact program dates are listed in the registration link above and will be shared in email communications.
SORTY Membership
SORTY – Sinai of Roslyn Temple Youth Group is the premier social, Jewish and service-oriented teen experience on Long Island! JCC? BBYO? Eat your heart out! We’re inviting you to officially join this newer version of our Senior Youth Group which features exciting social, Jewish, and community service-based events 1-2 times a month and exclusive teen experiences. Become an official SORTY member and enjoy VIP access to all the fun! Events are announced regularly– planned for teens BY teens!
What You Get:
• Exclusive Opportunities: Access member-only events with limited spots (like Babysitter Training and Babysitter’s Network) and attend all special ticketed SORTY Socials including Sushi in the Sukkah, sports games, shows, and more, for FREE
• Discounted Prices & Priority Registration: Enjoy discounts and priority registration for trips and major events, plus extended early bird pricing on all teen programs.
SORTY membership is included with all programs listed below. If purchased separately: Early Bird Price: $25 Regular Price: $50
NEW Baking with Bubbies/Challah Breaks
Once a month, join us for a warm and welcoming afternoon of challah baking, Jewish cooking, and cultural exploration. Every other session will feature a special guest “Bubbie” from our congregation who will share one of her cherished family recipes, along with stories of how food has shaped her Jewish identity and connected generations. Together, we’ll roll, knead, taste, and learn—blending hands-on cooking with meaningful Jewish learning and tradition. Come discover how the flavors of our heritage nourish both body and soul, while building connections across the generations.
Fridays 4:00-6:00pm, meets once a month in person
Early Bird price: $525 Regular price: $550
Post-B’nei Mitzvah Internship*
At Temple Sinai, teens have the unique opportunity to gain real work experience in our Internship program. Create your own schedule to work 1-2 hours a week in an area of the synagogue of your choice, from Social Media and Communications, to Religious School, Security, and more! PLUS, you’ll get PAID to do it (just like any real job) and we’ll show you how to incorporate your experience into future applications and résumés.
Monday-Thursday between 3:00-7:00pm
Create your own schedule working once a week for 1-2 hours maximum
Dates: Days off follow the Religious School calendar PAID Experience - Interns receive a stipend of $300 for their first year working 25 hours, second year Interns receive a stipend of $400 for a second set of 25 hours. **Students must be registered for the Professional Skills Academy and attend monthly sessions listed below.
REQUIRED Professional Skills Academy for Interns
Professional Skills Academy is the professional development experience all teens should have! Join us once a month to learn real and tangible professional skills from classroom management, to goal setting, interviewing, résumé-building and values-based decision making with a Jewish twist. Select sessions will feature guest educators from within our very own Temple Sinai Community.
*THIS PROGRAM IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE POST B’NEI MITZVAH INTERNSHIP*
Select Mondays, 5:00-7:00pm, meets once a month
Early Bird price: $525 Regular price: $550
SORTY Leadership Team ft. SORTY Leadership Team Training Academy
[FOR ELECTED SORTY LEADERSHIP TEAM 2025-2026 ONLY]
SORTY Leadership Team elected officials [elected in May 2025] are the driving force in planning and executing events for their peers in areas including social engagement, religious and cultural involvement, social action, and more. As a Leadership Team member, you’ll develop leadership and hands-on project management skills while working closely with like-minded teens and mentors. Together, you’ll brainstorm ideas, organize impactful events, and create meaningful experiences that foster community, enhance Jewish identity, and promote social responsibility, all while building lasting friendships and valuable skills for the future and earning a little community service, too! Interested in running for election for next year’s team? Email Dina!
SORTY Leadership Team Training Academy [REQUIRED for all Elected Leadership Team Members]:
Along with our revamped SORTY Leadership Experience comes a whole new take on our supplemental leadership development program required for all of our elected SORTY Leadership Team Members, now known as Leadership Team Training Academy. This experience will focus on understanding various forms of leadership, cultivating the skills our team needs to create programming for our new SORTY General Membership, and helping our teens to experience different team-building dynamics through activities both on- and off-site.
SORTY Leadership Team Meetings
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm on ZOOM, 6:30-8:00pm in person
• Executive Board (Presidents & VPs) meets 2x a Month - once on ZOOM, once in person
• Full Leadership Team (Directors) meet every other month in person
*Elected Members received all important dates in their election packet and at our first meeting in June.
Leadership Team Training Academy meets on select dates to be shared.
Early Bird Price: $525 Regular Price: $550
Havdallah for Hunger
Join us for an eye-opening monthly mitzvah experience serving those experiencing food insecurity and homelessness on the streets of NYC. Together we’ll prepare bagged meals and hygiene kits while learning about the Jewish values that drive our work, legislative policy that affects the people we work with, and more. We’ll then deliver these meals and kits directly to people in need in a supervised, safe, and meaningful experience. Earn up to 40 Hours of Community Service!
Saturdays 5:30-10:00pm, meets once a month
Early Bird price: $525 Regular price: $550
Hand in Hand
Bring joy to housing-insecure youth currently residing in homeless shelters across N.Y. through monthly fun, social, and educational activities. In alternating sessions, we’ll learn about the systemic issues that impact those affected, and participate in other community service opportunities that benefit them. Join us for this hands-on and educational experience that makes a real differencePLUS, earn up to 25 hours of Community Service!
Sundays 12:00-3:00pm Meets twice a month
Early bird price: $525 Regular Price: $550
Confirmation (10th Grade)
Our tenth grade students explore modern issues through the lens of ancient texts, tackle life’s big questions, and engage in critical conversations with Rabbi White and Rabbi Schachter. Participants are also encouraged to attend an extended weekend-long professional lobbying experience at the Religious Action Center in Washington, D.C., from March 13-16. The confirmation program culminates in a meaningful Confirmation Ceremony and dinner on Shavuot, when each of our confirmands will have the opportunity to be celebrated and to share their reflections with our community.
Sundays 11:00am-12:00pm Meets weekly
Early bird price: $725 Regular Price: $750 Price includes $225 ceremony fee
NEW Confirmation 2.0 Teen Israel Seminar Experience
ft. iGive: Israel Intergenerational Giving Circle
We invite our past Confirmation students to take the next step in their critical learning with us, as we explore various aspects of Israeli culture, history, and current events in a relaxed and open environment here at Temple Sinai. Ask the questions you’ve always been wondering, and workshop difficult conversations and experiences related to Israel. Students will be invited to select special guest speaker programs, and will be in dialogue with guest educators throughout the year. Whether you’re passionate about Israeli politics, curious about Israeli culture, or simply want to hear different perspectives, this program fosters deep, meaningful relationships with the country and its people. This initiative offers a unique platform for honest, safe, and respectful dialogue and opportunity to deepen your understanding and love of Israel.
PLUS...
Be a part of our featured iGive: Israel Intergenerational Giving Circle Experience:
Over a handful of special sessions, our Teen Israel Experience participants will partner with adults in our Temple Sinai community to connect through philanthropy, storytelling, and shared values, all centered on our connections to Israel. Participants will learn about the issues that are affecting Israel in the world today, about building consensus, and ultimately work together to make a meaningful donation to an Israeli organization that resonates with our shared values!
Sundays 3:00-5:00pm Meets once a month, in person
BROTHERHOOD
We are gearing up for a year filled with exciting and new experiences! On the horizon are a Bourbon, Scotch, and Whiskey Tasting Evening, an adrenaline-filled Ax Throwing Fundraiser, and our new quarterly Men’s Health Forum— with an important focus on mental health. We are also planning an Antiques Roadshow-style event, a lively Jewish Jeopardy Night, and a spirited Purim Speakeasy, complete with a Jazz-themed masquerade dinner and dance. Plus, we will continue our cherished traditions, such as the quarterly Scotch and Sacred Text with Rabbi White, the Brotherhood Seder led by Rabbi Schachter, and our special Brotherhood Shabbat Service. We invite you to join us!
Gabe Markiz Brotherhood President
UPCOMING BROTHERHOOD MONTHLY MEETINGS
Wednesdays at 7:30pm • in the Library September 10 • October 8 • November 12
Get ready to slice, dice, and chop like a pro!
SCoTCH and SACRED TEXT
with Rabbi Michael White
NIFE sharpening
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Sunday, September 14 • 10:00am-2:00pm in the parking lot of Temple Sinai
Brotherhood is bringing ProChef, America’s #1 knife sharpening service, back to Temple Sinai, with their amazing mobile sharpening truck.
The cost will be $10 per knife. A portion of each sale will be donated to Temple Sinai.
Questions? Contact Brotherhood at brotherhood@mysinai.org.
Tuesday, September 8 at 7:30pm
RSVP at brotherhood@mysinai.org
Location provided upon RSVP
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 6:30PM
Wednesdays at 9:00am
Check the Sunday Source for dates!
It is a tremendous joy to be writing my first article as Friend of a Friend President. We just wrapped up a wonderful year, filled with many special programs that brought our members together and gave us incredible opportunities to learn and celebrate with each other.
Recent highlights from the past year
• We gathered at the home of one of our members for a cheesecake baking lesson then enjoyed a variety of homemade baked goods, delicious coffee, and delightful conversation!
• Cantor/Educator Elena Schwartz guided us through two insightful Lunch & Learn programs as we prepared for our FOF Shabbat. We reflected on aspects of Judaism while preparing to lead a service for and with the women of Temple Sinai.
• Our third annual FOF Shabbat service was a chance to honor our FOF Presidents, Charlotte Hollander and Leslie Wolin, for their two years of dedicated service. We enjoyed participating in all aspects of the service, from the prayers to the Oneg!
• At our end-of-the-year brunch, we played Musical Bingo after a delicious meal. We sang along to show tunes, disco, plus rock and pop hits from every generation. It’s impossible to resist the throwbacks, and this was a fun time for all!
Looking ahead
Looking ahead, we have many events planned, including our welcome brunch, Sukkah decorating, and our annual Sukkot brunch honoring our Ushpizin, Jackie Covey, plus new Lunch & Learn programs with Cantor Educator Elena Schwartz. In addition to these, we will be planning activities and trips based on our members’ preferences. Whether you join us for our events or attend meetings to participate in FOF planning and administration, we are thrilled to have you involved. We have a dedicated board eager to make FOF a welcoming community!
Another new initiative this year is our plan to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary by celebrating extraordinary Jewish American women who have contributed to American culture and history through the arts, literature, medicine, science, sports, culinary, philanthropy, education, and more! Throughout the year, we will select inspiring Jewish American women whose legacies will guide our learning and events. From trips to activities, we will find our own inspiration through these women’s stories and accomplishments.
Share your ideas and interests!
Do you have an idea for programming or an interest that you would like to explore through FOF? Please let us know! Contact me and our board by emailing us at FOF@mysinai.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Francine Fabricant Friend of a Friend President
Lunch & Learn with Cantor Elena Schwartz
FOF Welcome Brunch Friday, September 5
Monthly Meetings first Friday of the month
Decorating Date TBA
Friday, October 10
FOF End of Year Brunch
Sukkot Brunch
Sukkah
Susan & Bruce Jacobson on the birth of their granddaughter Eden Isabelle Teitler
Sharon & Frank D’Ambrosio on the marriage of their daughter Chelsea to Brett Humphrey
Robyn & Warren Schreiber on the marriage of their daughter Perri to Robert Rydstrom
Nancy & Michael Schreiber on the engagement of their son Phil to Becca Jacobs
Barbara & Dr. Sanford Klein on the marriage of their daughter Diane to Douglas Watson
Bonni Gould on the engagement of her son Danny to Rachel Block
Suzanne & Jeffrey Gould on the engagement of their son Danny to Rachel Block
Betty & Michael Shaffet on the engagement of their grandson Danny to Rachel Block
Kim & Mark Goodman on the engagement of their daughter Madison to Brett Logan Alper
Jill & Steven Walder on the marriage of their daughter Julia to Sam Grill
Kathryn & Adam Krupp on the marriage of their daughter Cayla to Douglas Bresnick
Janet Serle, MD & Ira Malin on the engagement of their daughter Beth to Jason Duncan
Lisa Smith on the birth of her granddaughter Vienna Loren Davydov
Iris Flaum on the birth of her grandson Zachary Oliver Bravo
Randi & Steven Flick on the engagement of their son Jared Chase Flick to Amanda Chase Baum
Karen Greenbaum on the birth of her granddaughter Romi Pearl Greenbaum
Felice Kobrick on the loss of her mother Dr. Rochelle Cleary
Melissa Simon on the loss of her father Ron Carner
Mandy Tagger on the loss of her father Benjamin Tagger
Maggie Van Dyne on the loss of her father Sam Schuster
Barry Mensch on the loss of his mother Sylvia Mensch
Inna Leipzig on the loss of her mother Lyubob (Luba) Voloshin
Sandra Harris on the loss of her husband Steven Harris
Lila Abramson on the loss of her daughter Robin Abramson
Anna Fieldman on the loss of her father Michael Filshtinsky
Karin Tanenbaum on the loss of her mother Rona Schattman
with deepest sympathy
We record with sorrow the death of these temple members
Andrea Cohen Steven Harris
With deepest sympathy to their families; May their memories be for a blessing.
DONATIONS ARE ONLY INCLUDED IN THE PRINT EDITION OF THE SCRIBE
DONATIONS ARE ONLY INCLUDED IN THE PRINT EDITION OF THE SCRIBE
DONATIONS ARE ONLY INCLUDED IN THE PRINT EDITION OF THE SCRIBE
DONATIONS ARE ONLY INCLUDED IN THE PRINT EDITION OF THE SCRIBE
DONATIONS ARE ONLY INCLUDED IN THE PRINT EDITION OF THE SCRIBE
9:30am Saturday Morning Minyan on ZOOM 10:30am B’nei Mitzvah ServiceGreyson Donzis and Benjamin Meyer 6:30pm Shabbat Service 9:30am Shabbat Body & SoulYoga with Sharon Epstein in the Simcha Room 10:30am Bar Mitzvah ServiceRyan Birnbaum 7:00pm Elul Circle with Rabbi Ilana Schachter (o site) 6:30pm Shabbat Service 11:00am Shabbat Body & SoulWalk (weather permitting)
10:30am Bat Mitzvah ServiceKyle Gass 7:00pm Elul Circle with Rabbi Ilana Schachter in the Library
BUILDING CLOSED LABOR DAY ECC closed 9:00am ECC Visitation 7:00pm HHD Choir Practice in the Sanctuary 12:30pm Sinai Stitches in the Library
Dates and times are current as of AUGUST 15, 2025 and are subject to change. Online calendars will be updated on a regular basis; please visit our website at mysinai.org for all other program and event information. 9:30am Friend of a Friend Brunch in the Simcha Room 6:30pm Shabbat Service/Birthday & Anniversary Blessings
9:30am Saturday Morning Torah Study in person and on ZOOM 6:00pm Selichot Service in the Simcha Room 6:00pm Havdalah Bar Mitzvah ServiceAiden Pillersdorf
9:30am Social Action at Ronald McDonald House 6:30pm Shabbat Service
7:00pm Elul Circle with Rabbi Ilana Schachter in the Library
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FIRST WEDNESDAY
7:30pm Brotherhood Monthly Meeting in the Library
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FIRST TUESDAY 7:00pm HHD Choir Practice in the Sanctuary 7:30pm Board of Trustees Meeting
7:30pm Brotherhood presents Scotch & Sacred Text with Rabbi Michael White
10:30am Bar Mitzvah ServiceMiles Rosenman
7:00pm HHD Choir Practice in the Sanctuary 7:00pm Elul Circle with Rabbi Ilana Schachter in the Library
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FIRST MONDAY 12:30pm Sinai Stitches in the Library
10:00am Brotherhood Knife Sharpening in the parking lot
EREV ROSH HASHANAH officeS close at 1:00PM ECC CLOSED Religious school closed See services schedule on page 4 for details
7:30pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service in the Sanctuary ROSH HASHANAH officeS closeD ECC CLOSED Religious school closed ROSH HASHANAH officeS closeD ECC CLOSED Religious school closed 10:00am Rosh Hashanah Second Day Service in the Sanctuary (open to the community)
7:00pm HHD Choir Practice in the Sanctuary
EREV YOM KIPPUR officeS close at 1:00PM ECC CLOSED Religious school closed 7:30pm Kol Nidre Service in the Sanctuary See services schedule on page 5 for details YOM KIPPUR officeS closeD ECC CLOSED Religious school closed SUKKOT officeS closeD RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED ECC closed RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED 9:00am Yizkor Service in the Sanctuary 6:30pm Simchat Torah Service 7:30pm Congregational Dinner SIMCHAT TORAH officeS closeD RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED NO ECC LATE OWL
BUILDING CLOSED INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY EREV SUKKOT officeS close at 1:00PM NO ECC LATE OWL 5:30pm Erev Sukkot Service Religious School Consecration in the Sanctuary
12:30pm Sinai Stitches with the Caring Committee 8:00pm Israel Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED 11:00am Author’s TalkKitty Zeldis in the Simcha Room 7:30pm Board of Trustees Meeting 10:30am Bar Mitzvah ServiceEthan Alcala 6:30pm Shabbat Service/ Celebrating Jewish Peoplehood
7:30pm Brotherhood Monthly Meeting in the Library 4:00pm Light Classical Concert
Dates and times are current as of AUGUST 15, 2025 and are subject to change. Online calendars will be updated on a regular basis; please visit our website at mysinai.org for all other program and event information. 9:30am Friend of a Friend Monthly Meeting in the Library 6:30pm Shabbat Service/Birthday & Anniversary Blessings 9:30am Saturday Morning Minyan on ZOOM 6:30pm Shabbat Service 9:30am Saturday Morning Torah Studyin person and on ZOOM 10:30am Bat Mitzvah ServiceSadie Lazar 4:15 pm Sharing Shabbat: B'reisheet 6:30pm Shabbat Service 11:00am Shabbat Body & SoulWalk (weather permitting) 6:00pm Havdalah Bat Mitzvah ServiceJordan Wertheim 6:30pm Shabbat Service 9:30am Shabbat Body & SoulYoga with Sharon Epstein in the Simcha Room 10:30am Bar Mitzvah ServiceSpencer Lerner
9:30am Saturdan Morning Torah Studyin person and on ZOOM 10:30am Bat Mitzvah ServiceLexie Levine
Dates and times are current as of AUGUST 15, 2025 and are subject to change. Online calendars will be updated on a regular basis; please visit our website at mysinai.org for all other program and event information. 9:30am Saturday Morning Minyan on ZOOM 6:30pm Havdallah Bat Mitzvah ServiceBrooke Lubin 4:15 pm Sharing Shabbat: Shabbat of Thankfulness 6:30pm Shabbat Service 11:00am Shabbat Body & SoulWalk (weather permitting) 10:00am Bar Mitzvah ServiceCooper Yagerman 12:00pm B’nei Mitzvah ServiceBaker & Brendan Bendett 6:30pm Shabbat Service 9:30am Shabbat Body & SoulYoga in the Simcha Room 9:30am Friend of a Friend Monthly Meeting in the Library 6:30pm Shabbat Service/ Kristallnacht Service/Birthday & Anniversary Blessings
9:30am Saturday Morning Minyan on ZOOM 10:30am Bat Mitzvah ServiceJulia Pnini
OFFICES CLOSED RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED ECC CLOSED
10:30am Bat Mitzvah ServiceSailor Spier 7:30pm Changing Minds & Hearts ADL Program with David White
THANKSGIVING
BUILDING CLOSED RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED ECC CLOSED 12:30pm SInai Stitches in the Library
ELECTION DAY Veterans DAY RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED ECC CLOSED
7:30pm Brotherhood Monthly Meeting in the Library 7:30pm Board of Trustees Meeting
12:30pm SInai Stitches in the Library 6:30pm Shabbat Service/ Brotherhood Shabbat
OFFICES CLOSE AT 1:00PM RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED ECC EARLY DISMISSAL3:00PM
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED
12:00pm Intergenerational Cooking for a Cause
Temple Sinai of Roslyn 425 Roslyn Road Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
516.621.6800 mysinai.org
TEMPLE SINAI
Main Office: 516.621.6800
Early Childhood Center: 516.621.8708
Religious School: 516.621.8016
Rabbi Michael White rabbiwhite@mysinai.org
Rabbi Ilana Schachter rabbischachter@mysinai.org
Cantor Sergei Schwartz cantorsergeischwartz@mysinai.org
Cantor-Educator Elena Schwartz cantorelenaschwartz@mysinai.org
