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…
Friday, May 23, 2025 • 6:30pm
We look forward to seeing you at our meaningful Shabbat service 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.
Sinai Shabbat Saturdays
New Ways to Experience Shabbat at Temple Sinai*
Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 9:00am
Saturday Morning Minyan*K with Rabbinic Intern Dina Kwasnicki 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! Click here to join the
*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.
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The Jewish holidays are rich in meaning and inspiring wisdom for navigating through modern life. Together, we will study ancient and contemporary teachings that will elevate and deepen our celebrations of these sacred days and the peaks and valleys we experience in our lives.
Mondays at 7:00pm • in the Library
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. Click here to join the ZOOM on June 5 at 7:00pm.
SID JACOBSON JCC PRESENTS LI’S BIGGEST CELEBRATION OF ISRAEL CELEBRATE
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
CONNECT
Temple Sinai of Roslyn Networking Group
Wednesday, May 28 • 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.
Wednesday, May 21
11:00am • Location provided upon RSVP
Lunch & Learn: Understanding the historical and spiritual meaning behind Friday night Shabbat liturgy with Cantor Elena Schwartz
Brunch will be served
Friday, May 30 • 6:30pm Friend of a Friend Shabbat To participate, RSVP to fof@mysinai.org
Friday, June 6 • 9:30am
FOF Closing Brunch with Bingo Karaoke
Thank Charlotte and Leslie for two wonderful years of FOF Leadership and welcome new president Francine Fabricant
Our May Collection
Let’s fill our bins with paper towels! Let’s continue to help TANS “Pack it Up” by supplying Hatzilu with household items.
Temple Sinai will be donating 100 rolls of paper towels to this cause. Please donate individually-wrapped paper towels and place them in the bins in the temple lobby or click here to use our Amazon link and have items shipped directly to the temple.
upcoming building, office, & school closures
Friday, May 23 - Weather Contingency Day
ECC Closed
Friday, May 23 - Memorial Day
Offices Close at 1:00pm
Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day
Building Closed
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
