13 - 19, 2025
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…
brotherhood/ friend of a friend
Friday, July 18, 2025 • 6:30pm
We look forward to seeing you at our meaningful 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.
Wonderful people have already signed up for this amazing Israel mission, so if you haven’t registered, please do!
We will host a ZOOM meeting for all who have registered, and for those who are interested but have questions, on Tuesday, August 12th at 7:00pm.
ZOOM information will be provided this summer.
CONNECT is on summer hiatus! We’ll see you in September!
CONNECT
Temple Sinai of Roslyn Networking Group
Wednesday, September 3 • 9:00am at Diane’s Bakery
Connect in the morning returns! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming business networking meeting, where you can meet potential customers,discover new ways to expand your business, explore potential collaborations, and create relationships with others in the community.
Looking for a career change? A new job? A fresh start? Or a way to earn part-time income? This networking event is where you need to be! We’re searching for driven, ambitious individuals to join our thriving businesses. Don’t miss your chance to connect, grow, and take your future to the next level!
By helping one another improve our businesses, we are helping to improve the well-being of our Temple Sinai community.
Everyone in welcome! We hope you will join us!
Questions? Contact Richard Blatt by clicking here.
Brotherhood Planning Meeting
Wednesday, July 23 • 7:30pm
(location will be provided upon RSVP)
As we start a new year, I invite you to come to our next planning meeting scheduled for Wednesday July 23 at 7:30pm. The location will be provided to those who respond.
If you plan to attend and have not already rsvp’d, please email me directly at markiz.gabe@gmail.com. I encourage you to bring your ideas so we can create fun, interesting and engaging activities to inspire more members to participate.
Thank you,
Gabe Markiz Brotherhood President
Our Summer Collection
Please place your donations of new underwear and socks for men, women, and children into the bins in the temple lobby, or click here to use our Amazon link and have items shipped directly to the temple.
TEXAS FLOOD DISASTER RELIEF
Our hearts are with the Central Texas community in the aftermath of the unspeakable tragedy of the deadly floods. We grieve alongside those families who have been personally affected, especially the families of Camp Mystic.
The Social Action Committee is always ready to help in a time of need.
For now, social service agencies on the ground have requested help in the form of financial donations to the following organizations:
Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
Salvation Army
Central Texas Flood Recovery
TEXSAR - Texas Search and Rescue
ACA Disaster Assistance Scholarship Fund
Shalom Austin Flood Relief Campaign
Acts of generosity and giving are at the core of Jewish life. The Torah commands us to care for those in need. Our hearts compel us.
Todah Rabah, The Social Action Committee
Please donate to fill up duffel bags to support our Israeli Soldiers. Click the image below for the link to the Amazon wishlist. Packing will take place at the Shelter Rock Jewish Center on Sunday, July 20 at 10:00am.