The Sinai Source Nov 24-30, 2024

The

November 24-30, 2024

ADL NY/NJ Associate Regional Director

Friday, November 29, 2024 • 6:30pm

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 30 at 9:00am

ONLY VIA ZOOM

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

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.

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

If you have any questions about the meeting, contact Cantor Sergei Schwartz by clicking here.

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

From the comfort of your home, go on a Jewish journey that is sure to inspire!

During each session, Rabbi White will discuss a different topic from a Jewish perspective. Pour your favorite cocktail, iced tea, coffee, or other drink of choice and join the conversation.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 5:30PM

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

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

SINAI CINEMA

HELLO GIRLS THE

a documentary directed by James

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Sunday, January 5 • 2:00pm at Temple Sinai

In 1918, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sent 223 women to France as telephone operators to help win the Great War. They were intrepid, united in a common cause, and like Joan of Arc before them, they wanted to save France. Told through 100-year-old letters, photos, rare archival footage, and interviews with family and historians, this documentary brings to life a story that was almost entirely unknown.

Register at

mysinai.org/hellogirls

Hello Girls operating switchboards at general headquarters in Chaumont, France (November 5, 1918)

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, December 4 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.

Friend of a Friend Chanukah Luncheon

Thursday, December 5 12:00pm Mim’s Restaurant

To RSVP or learn more, contact Barbara Blatte by clicking here.

Friday, December 6 • 9:30am via ZOOM check your email for log-in

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, OR order have the items shipped directly to the temple from Amazon using this link.

(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

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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.

Latke Parties

sponsored by 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!

Pre-Chanukah Shabbat Service

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

Festive oneg to follow!