The Sinai Source November 17-23, 2024

Join Cantors Sergei & Elena Schwartz for an in-person Information Session about next summer’s incredible trip to GERMANY!

Monday, November 25 • 7:00pm in the Library Click here to RSVP also available via ZOOM Click here to connect online

brotherhood/ friend of a friend

Friday, November 22, 2024 •

We look forward to seeing you at our beautiful 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 have been sent to you in a separate email. If you have any questions, call the temple office at 516.621.6800.

saturday morning minyan

Saturday, November 23 at 9:00am

IN PERSON AND VIA LIVESTREAM

Shabbat is a time for reflection, gratitude, and enrichment.

All are welcome on Saturday mornings as we blend ancient traditions and modern interpretations.

Rabbi Ilana Schachter invites you to a reflective experience filled with prayer and learning.

No previous knowledge of Hebrew, liturgy, or text required – join us as we learn from our tradition and from one another!

Click here to view the livestream.

Co-Chaired

by

Carol & James Rotenberg and Lauren & David Borkon

The notion of Jewish Peoplehood encompasses Judaism as a civilization with a collective story, religion, culture, language, ethical tradition, and dedication to community. Our goal in presenting this series is to strengthen the connection between Jews around the world.

our next program in the series: Friday, December 6 • 6:30pm during our Shabbat Service

We are excited to welcome Rabbi Stas Wojciechowicz to Temple Sinai. Rabbi Wojciechowicz leads the Ec Chaim Center and Synagogue for Progressive Judaism, in Warsaw, Poland, and was the first non-Orthodox rabbi in the community. Born and raised in Uzbekistan, Rabbi Wojciechowicz immigrated to Israel at the age of 17.

A graduate of Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in Jerusalem, he served as a congregational rabbi in Ashdod, Israel and St.Petersburg, Russia, before joining the Ec Chaim Center in 2010. Rabbi Wojciechowicz also serves as a Vice Chair of the Polish Council of Christians and Jews, and is one of the founders of the Central European Beit Din, the Jewish law court for Progressive Jews in five countries - Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria. A goalkeeper for the Warsaw Maccabi football team, Rabbi Wojciechowicz is fluent in four languages: Russian, Hebrew, English and Polish.

Israel After October 7: Risks and Opportunities

Thursday, November 21 • 7:30pm in the Sanctuary

Register at mysinai.org/idoaharoniaronoff

Ido Aharoni Aronoff, a distinguished Israeli diplomat and public figure, boasts a 25-year career in Israel’s Foreign Service. The Ambassador served as Israel’s longest-serving Consul-General in New York from 2010-2016. He is a trusted advisor to global companies, a public speaker, university lecturer, writer, investor, and the host of TAU Unbound, the official English language podcast of Tel Aviv University.

Tuesday, November 26 7:30pm • in the Simcha Room

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 • 7:30PM

WITH RABBI JOSH WEINBERG

Vice President of the URJ for Israel & Reform Zionism, and Executive Director of ARZA, the Association of Reform Zionists of America

Zionism is the national liberation movement of the Jewish People. It was the movement founded in the 19th century that led to the creation of the Modern State of Israel in 1948. Zionism was never a monolithic idea; it spans a diverse ideological spectrum, resulting in the term meaning many different and potentially completely contradictory things. For some, Zionism represents the fulfillment of the dream of being a free people in our Land, and for others, it may have negative connotations, including representing the policies of the current Israeli government.

We will explore a brief history and background of Zionism as an idea and reflect on how we as North American Reform Jews can think about Zionism in different ways as we explore life in a post-October 7th world.

Register at mysinai.org/rabbijoshweinberg

sip, schmooze, and study

with Rabbi Michael White SCoTCH and SACRED TEXT

Hosted by Brotherhood, this award-winning program takes place four times a year.

We know you’ll find both the stimulating discussion on Torah and the camaraderie to be most worthwhile.

Tuesday, November 19 at 7:30pm Click here to RSVP Gabe Markiz will be hosting and his address will be provided upon registration

If you are looking for new ways to promote and grow your business, we hope you will join us.

The next meeting of Temple Sinai’s amazing networking group, CONNECT, will take place on Wednesday, November 20 at 9:00am at Diane’s Bakery Cafe (23 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn).

The mission of CONNECT is to bring professionals together with the goal of referring good contacts and potential clients to one another. By helping one another improve our businesses, we are helping to improve the well-being of our Temple Sinai community.

We hope you will join us!

Let us know you are coming by clicking here.

wine, women wisdom

&

led by Cantor-Educator Elena Schwartz

Wednesday November 20 at 7:00pm

Cantor Schwartz’s topic will be Top Jewish Priorities Today: Resilience, Identity, and Community. The focus of the discussion will be building resilience in the face of challenges, strengthening Jewish identity, and fostering a sense of community. Attendees will share their personal perspectives and talk about ways we can collectively address these challenges.

Click here to RSVP

Let’s Fill the Community Food Bank

Pause and imagine the feeling if food was on your “wish list.”

We are partnering with the Sid Jacobson JCC to supply the Community Needs Food Bank with the items on their wish list.

Please drop off the following items in the bins in the temple lobby (NON-PERISHABLES ONLY; NO GLASS JARS):

• canned protein (chicken, salmon, sardines, tuna)

• peanut butter or alternative nut butter

• canned vegetables (carrots, corn)

• canned fruit in juice

• applesauce

• low sodium soups

• pasta

• pasta sauce

• hot cereal (Cream of Wheat, Farina)

• pancake mix

• syrup

S O R T Y S i n a i T e e n s & S o c i a l A c t i o n P r e s e n t s

I N T E R G E N E R A T I O N A L

T H A N K S G I V I N G C O O K I N G F O R A C A U S E

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i n n e e d t h i s y e a r . Y o u c a n d o y o u r p a r t i n a n u m b e r o f w a y s :

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P r e p & D e l i v e r w i t h u s t o o u r s h e l t e r p a r t n e r s TO REGISTER

Pre-Chanukah Celebrations

Chanukah Boutique

sponsored by

Friend of a Friend and the Religious School Committee

December 9, 10, & 11

Students in grades K-6 will attend with their class. Prices range from $1-$20. Cash or checks only.

Our fifth grade students will be honored with a special brick on our giant Lego menorah. Watch your email for more details about the Milestone, the giant menorah, and how your family can purchase a brick of your own!

Latke Parties

sponsored by

PreChanukah Shabbat Service

featuring the Community Choir Friday, December 20 at 6:30pm

Festive oneg to follow!

Friend of a Friend and the Religious School Committee

December 16, 17, & 11

Students in grades K-7 will feast on latkes, applesauce, and chocolate gelt!