WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT TEMPLE SINAI
March 23 - 29, 2025
Intergenerational Women’s Seder
VOTE REFORM IN THE WORLD
ZIONIST CONGRESS ELECTIONS!
Every five years, the World Zionist Congress (WZC) elections give you a vote to help shape the future of Jewish life in Israel and worldwide. The Vote Reform slate will represent your values at the WZC.
We are proud to announce that Sinai’s own, Rabbi Ilana Schachter, is on the slate for this election!
WHEN YOU VOTE REFORM, YOU ARE VOTING TO:
• Preserve Democracy: Protect democratic values in Israel and strengthen US-Israel relations.
• Fight for a Secure Israel: Work for a lasting peace to keep Israel strong and safe.
• Support Religious Equality: Ensure all Jewish denominations are treated with respect and oppose those who would deny us and our children recognition as Jews.
• Shape the Future: Influence the allocation of $1 billion annually to global Jewish causes.
Every vote counts in shaping a future that represents all voices. Don’t miss your chance to make an impact. To learn more, visit vote4reform.org.
WHO CAN VOTE?
All US citizens who identify as Jewish and are 18 years or older
HOW TO VOTE
Register online and pay a $5 election administration fee at zionistelection.org
WHEN CAN I VOTE?
Cast your vote at zionistelection.org from March 10 - May 4, 2025. Vote Reform is the 3rd slate on the candidate list
Friday, March 28, 2025 • 6:30pm
We look forward to seeing you at our meaningful Shabbat service in the Sanctuary.
Our special guest will be Rabbi Ofek Meir.
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.
A VERY SPECIAL SHABBAT SERVICE
with Rabbi Ofek Meir leader of the Leo Baeck Education Center in Haifa
Friday, March 28 • 6:30pm
Rabbi Ofek Meir has been a teacher and educator at the Leo Baeck Education Center for the past 35 years, as well as a youth coordinator at the community center, and Ohel Avraham's assistant Rabbi. He was the founder and headmaster of the Leo Baeck Elementary School and also served as the Middle School headmaster.
Ofek established the Lorri Lokey International Center for Jewish Studies on the Leo Baeck campus and served as the Head of the Israeli Rabbinic program at the Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem. Since 2018, Ofek has served as the Headmaster and Managing Director of the Leo Baeck Education Center – home to 2,400 students from pre-school to year 12.
Ofek has a B.A and a Teaching Certificate in Jewish Thought and History from the Oranim College, as well as a Rabbinical Ordination from the Hebrew Union College. He also has a Classical Guitar Performance Degree (A.R.C.M) from the Royal College of Music (London).
Sinai Shabbat Saturdays
New Ways to Experience Shabbat at Temple Sinai*
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:30am
Saturday Morning Torah Study*K
with Special Guest
Rabbi Becky Jaye
Shabbat is a time for reflection, gratitude, and enrichment.
Join us for a morning of engaging text study and conversation centered around the weekly Torah portion.
No previous knowledge of Hebrew, liturgy, or text requiredjoin us as we learn from our tradition and one another.
*Temple Sinai will always hold space for you to remember your loved one and say Kaddish for them. This week, you are welcome to say Kaddish during the Sanctuary service that begins at 10:30am.
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Sinai Shabbat Saturdays
April-June 2025
Temple Sinai will always hold space for you to remember your loved one and say Kaddish for them. On the calendar below, please note that Kaddish will be recited in all programs marked with *K.
April 5
April 12
April 19
April 26
May 3
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
ZOOM Minyan with Rabbi Schachter *K
ZOOM Minyan with Rabbi Schachter *K
ZOOM Torah Study with Rabbi Schachter *K
Shabbat Body and Soul - Yoga with Sharon Epstein, Sanctuary Service *K
ZOOM Minyan with Rabbi Schachter *K
Shabbat Body and Soul - Walk (weather permittingZOOM Meditation if it rains), Sanctuary Service *K
Torah Study with Rabbinic Intern Dina Kwasnicki *K
ZOOM Minyan with Rabbinic Intern Dina Kwasnicki *K
Shabbat Body and Soul - Yoga with Sharon Epstein *K
ZOOM Minyan with Rabbi Schachter *K
Shabbat Body and Soul - Yoga with Sharon Epstein, Sanctuary Service *K
Torah Study with Rabbinic Intern Dina Kwasnicki *K
ZOOM Minyan with Rabbi Schachter *K
SINAI CINEMA
Narrated by Sir Ben Kingsley IT IS
NO DREAM
The Life of Theodor Herzl
SUNDAY, MARCH 30 2:00PM
AT TEMPLE SINAI
It Is No Dream: The Life of Theodor Herzl explores the life and times of Theodor Herzl, father of the modern state of Israel. Narrated by Academy Award®-winner, Sir Ben Kingsley and starring Academy Award®-winner Christoph Waltz as the voice of Theodor Herzl. The film examines how Herzl, a well-known journalist and playwright, an assimilated, Budapest-born Jew, horrified by the Dreyfus trial in Paris and the antisemitism he saw spreading across Europe, took upon himself the task of attempting to create a Jewish homeland in Palestine against all odds.
Over the span of eight years, Herzl organized and led a worldwide political movement that within fifty years led to the establishment of the state of Israel. The film follows Herzl as he meets with Kings, Prime Ministers, Ambassadors, a Sultan, a Pope and government ministers from Constantinople to St. Petersburg, from Paris to Berlin, from Vienna to Vilna in his quest to build a Jewish nation.
Visit to the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County
TUESDAY, APRIL 1 • 1:00PM
Our docent-led tour of the Holocaust Museum, includes a docent-led tour of the special exhibit,
Aliyah: The Rebirth of Israel
A suite of 25 lithographs commemorating the 25th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel.
PART 2
with genealogist Jessica Goldstein Thursday, April 3 7:00-9:00pm in the Simcha Room
Don’t miss the NEXT exciting opporunity to explore Jewish genealogy with Jessica Goldstein!
Please bring a laptop or tablet as this will be a hands-on program!
Jessica, daughter of Temple Sinai congregant Ruth Klein, will share ways to create a research plan, and use organizational tools, archival research, and so much more, to find out who we are and where we came to be!
Register at: mysinai.org/jewishgenealogy2
Beyond the Matriarchs: legends about women you’ve never heard of and the rituals that will change your life Thursday, April 24 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
The History of Ashkenazi Jews and Germany: a two-part class on ZOOM with
Dr. David Mendelsohn
first class: Monday, April 28 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 Jewish people living in Germany.
He will be joining us via Zoom from Jerusalem on Monday, April 28 and Thursday, June 5 at 7:00pm.
Click here to join the ZOOM on April 28 at 7:00pm.
A History of Antisemitism and the ADL with Kenneth Jacobson
Deputy National Director
Wednesday, April 30 7:30pm
Ken Jacobson will talk about how the ADL has evolved and how the fight against Antisemitism has changed in the more than 100 years since ADL’s inception.
ADL’s Deputy National Director, Kenneth Jacobson, serves in a number of capacities, including representing ADL when CEO Jonathan Greenblatt is not available, writing extensively on ADL subjects, speaking to groups across the country, and educating ADL staff and volunteer leaders about the history and legacy of the organization.
Ken joined ADL in 1971. He is the longest-serving ADL professional and has served in many roles, including leading the International Affairs, Civil Rights, Marketing and Communications, and Education divisions at various times. Register at mysinai.org/kenjacobson
Wednesday, April 2 • 7:00pm in the Library
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming evening business networking meeting, where you can meet potential customers, discover new ways to expand your business, explore potential collaborations, 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.
Wednesday, April 9 • 7:30pm
in the Library
sip, schmooze, and study
SCoTCH and SACRED TEXT
with Rabbi Michael White
Tuesdays, at 7:30pm May 13
Location provided upon RSVP
This award-winning program is hosted by Brotherhood. We know you’ll find both the fascinating discussion on Torah and the camaraderie to be most worthwhile. Click here to RSVP
Friday, April 4 • 9:30am
Friday, May 2 • 9:30am
in the Library
Our March Collection
This month, let’s pass along Passover foods!
We have a long standing relationship with Hatzilu Rescue Organization which provides support to Jews experiencing job loss, health issues, and other difficulties. Hatzilu is Hebrew for rescue or save.
Please donate these non-perishable Passover foods and place in the bins in the temple lobby (no glass):
• matzo
• matzo ball mix
• kosher soups and mixes
• kosher snacks/macaroons
• gefilte fish (canned only)
• salmon
• tuna
• sardines
• and other kosher for Passover items
The Temple Sinai Early Childhood Center PFA is in the planning stage of our annual Sinai Summer Jam fundraiser. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, May 18. The event’s success relies heavily on the contributions of sponsors, who go out of their way to lend financial support.
Summer Jam is a communty-wide event that features inflatables, rides, food, music, and special guests. All the monies raised at the event will be used for enriching programs both inside and outside of the classroom for out students and their families.
We hope you will consider one of our sponsorship levels!
With ALL sponsorship levels, your family or company name/logo will be featured around the event space and will be included in all communications both via email and social media.
$710
This sponsorship level also includes your own table where you can engage with attendees and distribute promotional materials. PLUS 8 complimentary tickets (only required for children) and 5 raffle tickets.
$540
This sponsorship level also includes 6 complimentary tickets (only required for children) and 3 raffle tickets.
$270
This sponsorship level also includes 3 complimentary tickets (only required for children).
$360
This sponsorship level also includes 4 complimentary tickets (only required for children).
$108
This sponsorship level also includes 2 complimentary tickets (only required for children).
Any support is welcomed and much appreciated! All donations are tax deductible, and we will gladly supply a receipt acknowledging your donation by request.
To sign up for a sponsorship, please click here.
If you are unable to sponsor but would like to donate a raffle prize, please contact Hillary Friedman of the PFA by email at hkrinick@gmail.com, or by phone at 516.643.2099. Your name/logo will be displayed at our event as a thank you!
upcoming building, office, & school closures
Monday, March 31
ECC Closed -
Conferences/Professional Development
Monday, March 31
Religious School Closed
Monday, April 14 - Monday, April 21
ECC ClosedSpring Break
Monday, April 14 - Monday, April 21
Religious School ClosedSpring Break
Friday, May 23 - Weather Contingency Day
ECC Closed
Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day
Building Closed