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, June 6, 2025 • 6:30pm
We look forward to seeing you at our meaningful Shabbat service in the Sanctuary.
Tonight, we celebrate Cantor Sergei Schwartz in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of his ordination as a cantor, his honorary doctorate from Hebrew Union College, and his thirteenth - Bar Mitzvah - year of devoted service to our congregation.
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.
Sinai Shabbat Saturdays
New Ways to Experience Shabbat at Temple Sinai*
Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am
Saturday Morning Minyan*K with Rabbi Ilana Schachter only via ZOOM
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 History of Ashkenazi Jews and Germany: a two-part class on ZOOM with
Dr. David Mendelsohn
second class: Thursday, June 5 at 7:00pm
In preparation for this summer’s congregational trip to Germany, Cantors Sergei & Elena Schwartz are offering two special classes with a distinguished professor of Jewish history, Dr. David Mendelsohn.
Dr. Mendelsohn has spent the last 25 years researching and exploring diverse Jewish communities around the world including, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Eastern Europe, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Egypt, and India. He combines his expertise as a historian, archaeologist and sociolinguist to gain a deep and intimate knowledge of these diasporic Jewish communities. His interest lies in researching and sharing his discoveries and understanding of the individual histories, identifying their constant and common thread while illuminating the unique aspects of the individual community due to the Influence of the local culture.
Dr. Mendelsohn recently lived in Hamburg, Germany for seven years, where he spent much of the time studying the history and current realities of the Jews of Germany.
He will be joining us via Zoom from Jerusalem.
June 5 at 7:00pm.
FEATURING OPENING ACT RICK RECHT
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 4-8PM EISENHOWER
TEMPLE SINAI & AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY
INVITE YOU TO A SPECIAL PRESENTATION WITH Guy M.
Tel Aviv University Medical Student, Combat Paramedic, IDF Unit 669
Guy will share his personal and powerful experiences from October 7 and the subsequent war, o ering a unique insight into the realities faced by Israel’s elite rescue forces.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 7:30 pm
Temple Sinai, Roslyn Heights, NY
RSVP at mysinai.org/guym
For more information: akruman@aftau.org
Beyond the Matriarchs: legends about women you’ve never heard of and the rituals that will change your life Thursday, June 12 at 7:00pm in the Library
Join Rabbi Schachter [and Sinai’s own, Amy Pepper] on a spirited and spiritual adventure, as we immerse in storytelling, history, and hands-on Jewish rituals about and for women.
Register at: mysinai.org/matriarchs
CONNECT
Temple Sinai of Roslyn Networking Group
Wednesday, June 11 • 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.
Friday, June 6 • 10:00am
FOF Closing Brunch with Bingo Karaoke
Thank Charlotte and Leslie for two wonderful years of FOF Leadership and welcome new president Francine Fabricant
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.
Havdallah for Hunger Special Edition: Midnight R un
We need YOUR help!
Our Havdallah for Hunger teen progr am is par tnering with Midnight Run, an organization made by unhoused New Yorkers for unhoused New Yorkers. On this special day, we will be going to four different locations in Manhatt an to distribute essential items including food, clothing, and hygiene products. Our goal for the night is to ser ve 40-60 people in need! Find out more about Midnight Run here: midnightr un.org/our-stor y
Collecting Donations - until June 5th
Donate new or lightly used men ’ s clothing or shoes
Order of f our Amazon W ish List HERE: bit.l y/MidnightR un25W ish
All donations must be received by June 5th
Spread the word to your circles!
Sor ting
Donations
- on June 6 , 4-6pm th
Join us to help sort donations, make sandwiches, and pack hygiene kits for easy distribution
Open to 7 gr ade through 12 gr ade + parents th th
CLICK HERE to RS VP to Volunteer
upcoming building, office, & school closures
Monday, June 2 - Shavuot
Offices Closed
Thursday, June 19 - Juneteenth
Offices Closed
Thursday, July 3 - Independence Day
Offices Close at 1:00pm
Friday, July 4 - Independence Day
Building Closed
Offices Close on Fridays at 1:00pm June 27 - August 29
