WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT TEMPLE SINAI
August 24 - 30, 2025
“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” - William Shakespeare
MAIN TRIP: MAY 24-30, 2026 | OPTIONAL JERUSALEM & DEAD
SEA EXTENSION: MAY 30 – JUNE 2, 2026 /// MAIN TRIP: $4,295
OPTIONAL JERUSALEM & DEAD SEA EXTENSION: $995
MAIN TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
Engage with cutting-edge thinkers at Tel Aviv University.
Explore Jewish diversity and heritage at the ANU Museum of the Jewish People.
Tour Magen David Adom’s state-of-the-art emergency response and blood services center.
Reflect at the Nova music festival memorial.
Visit Sderot and Kibbutz Nirim to understand life along the Gaza border.
Discuss Israeli-Palestinian relations with activist Avi Dabush from Rabbis for Human Rights.
Meet educators and students at the Leo Baeck School in Haifa.
Witness northern Israel’s security realities and pioneering spirit on the Lebanese border.
Study Jewish texts with scholars linking tradition and current events.
Bake challah with a chef and learn about healing through food.
Discuss shared society with Jewish and Arab Israelis in mixed cities.
Celebrate Shabbat with Israel’s Reform community and bring the spirit home.
And much more…
OPTIONAL EXTENSION HIGHLIGHTS:
Walk Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter, from the Cardo to Hurva Synagogue rooftops.
Visit the Western Wall and explore underground through the Western Wall Tunnel.
Ascend Masada by cable car and explore its ancient mountaintop fortress.
Float in the Dead Sea and unwind in nature at Ein Gedi.
And much more…
programs
brotherhood/ friend of a friend
Friday, August 29, 2025 • 6:30pm
We look forward to seeing you at our final Summer Shabbat service in the Courtyard (if the weather does not cooperate, services will be held in the Sanctuary).
If you would prefer to join us virtually, click here to livestream the service.
REMINDER: to enhance security, a password is now required to view our livestream. The password and instructions to log in to the livestream will be sent to you in a separate email. If you have any questions, call the temple office at 516.621.6800.
New Ways to Experience Shabbat at Temple Sinai*
Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 9:00am
Saturday Morning Minyan*K with Rabbinic Intern Dina Kwasnicki only
Shabbat is a time for reflection, gratitude, and enrichment.
All are welcome to Saturday Morning Minyan, where we blend ancient traditions and modern interpretations.
No previous knowledge of Hebrew, liturgy, or text required – join us as we learn from our tradition and from one another!
*Temple Sinai will always hold space for you to remember your loved one and say Kaddish for them. Please note that Kaddish will be recited during any program marked with *K.
Click here to join the ZOOM or dial 646.558.8656 (audio only)
Meeting ID: 824 5549 3238
PASSWORD: 3636
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! Click here to register!
CONNECT is on summer hiatus! We’ll see you in September!
