The Sinai Source September 14-20, 2025

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT TEMPLE SINAI

September 14-20, 2025

Take a breath and reflect at Shabbat Body & Soul Yoga

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:

ƒ Engage with cutting-edge thinkers at Tel Aviv University.

ƒ Explore Jewish diversity and heritage at the ANU Museum of the Jewish People.

ƒ Tour Magen David Adom’s state-of-the-art emergency response and blood services center.

ƒ Reflect at the Nova music festival memorial.

ƒ Visit Sderot and Kibbutz Nirim to understand life along the Gaza border.

ƒ Discuss Israeli-Palestinian relations with activist Avi Dabush from Rabbis for Human Rights.

ƒ Meet educators and students at the Leo Baeck School in Haifa.

ƒ Witness northern Israel’s security realities and pioneering spirit on the Lebanese border.

ƒ Study Jewish texts with scholars linking tradition and current events.

ƒ Bake challah with a chef and learn about healing through food.

ƒ Discuss shared society with Jewish and Arab Israelis in mixed cities.

ƒ Celebrate Shabbat with Israel’s Reform community and bring the spirit home.

ƒ And much more…

OPTIONAL EXTENSION HIGHLIGHTS:

ƒ Walk Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter, from the Cardo to Hurva Synagogue rooftops.

ƒ Visit the Western Wall and explore underground through the Western Wall Tunnel.

ƒ Ascend Masada by cable car and explore its ancient mountaintop fortress.

ƒ Float in the Dead Sea and unwind in nature at Ein Gedi.

ƒ And much more…

brotherhood/ friend of a friend

Friday, September 19, 2025 •

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.

high holy days schedule of services

Everyone Children & Families Tots & Families

Selichot

Saturday, September 13

Erev Rosh Hashanah

Monday, September 22

Selichot Service 6:00pm

Simcha Room

Evening Service 7:30pm Sanctuary Streaming Available

Rosh Hashanah - First Day

Tuesday, September 23

Tot ServiceOpen to the Community 9:00am Cocktail Room

Children’s Service (K-4)Open to the Community 9:00am

Simcha Room

Morning Service 10:00am Sanctuary Streaming Available

TashlichOpen to the Community 4:00pm

Rosh Hashanah - Second Day

Wednesday, September 24

Town of North Hempstead Bar Beach

Morning ServiceOpen to the Community 10:00am Sanctuary Streaming Available

high holy days schedule of services

Erev Yom Kippur

Wednesday, October 1

Yom Kippur

Thursday, October 2

festival services

Erev Sukkot

Monday, October 6

Everyone Children & Families Tots & Families

Kol Nidre Service 7:30pm Sanctuary Streaming Available

Tot ServiceOpen to the Community 9:00am Cocktail Room

Children’s Service (K-4)Open to the Community 9:00am Simcha Room

Morning Service 10:00am Sanctuary Streaming Available

Afternoon/Healing Service 3:30pm Sanctuary Streaming Available

Yizkor followed by Neilah 4:30pm Sanctuary Streaming Available

Sukkot Service/ Religious School Consecration 5:30pm Sanctuary/Streaming

Simchat Torah

Tuesday, October 14

Yizkor Service 9:00am Simchat Torah Service 6:30pm Sanctuary/Streaming

The High Holy Days are coming soon! They will take us on a ride through reverent devotion, raucous exuberance, quiet contemplation, sober self-assessment, and unbridled joy (yes, even this year).

Join us for a spiritual pre-game in the month of Elul, starting September 4 at 7:00pm, where we will explore the animating questions, rhythms, and fundamental gestures of the upcoming holidays.

Learn more and join us! Click here to register!

Two Ways to Commemorate October 7th

October 7th Commemoration (in partnership with Sid Jacobson JCC)

Sunday, October 5, 2025 • 4:00-5:00PM

Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 100 Crescent Beach Road Glen Cove, NY, 11542

SAVE THE DATE. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON!

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center (HMTC) will hold a special commemoration to mark the second anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel. This solemn event will honor the memory of the victims, show solidarity with the hostages and their families, and reaffirm our commitment to standing against antisemitism, hatred, and terror in all its forms. As a center dedicated to Holocaust remembrance and the lessons of history, HMTC recognizes the urgent need to confront rising hate with truth, unity, and resilience.

CONNECT

Temple Sinai of Roslyn Networking Group

Wednesday, September 17 • 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.

Send the sweetest of all Rosh Hashanah greetings

This distinctive 8-ounce bottle of Kosher honey is a wonderful way to wish family, friends, and business associates a “Sweet and Healthy New Year.”

Decorated with a festive label and personalized L’Shana Tova card that lets the recipient know a donation has been made in their honor to Friend of a Friend.

Cost is $18.00 per jar* (only credit card payments accepted).

Orders placed by September 11 will arrive in time for Rosh Hashanah. Orders will be accepted through October 15 (based upon availability).

Place your honey order today!

• If you already have an account, log in. Otherwise, you will need to create an account.

• Once logged in, click on the ORDER NOW button at the top right-hand corner.

• Select SRH from the dropdown menu and follow the steps to complete your order.

*Add $8.00 per jar for shipping within the U.S. For APO/FPO/DPO addresses, add $10.00. Honey only ships within the U.S.

Questions? Contact Susan Moisoff at

upcoming building, office, & school closures

Monday, September 22 - Erev Rosh Hashanah Offices Close at 1:00pm

Wednesday, October 1 - Erev Yom Kippur Offices Close at 1:00pm

Monday, October 6 - Erev Sukkot Offices Close at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 7 - Sukkot Offices Closed

Monday, October 13 - Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Building Closed

Tuesday, October 14 - Simchat Torah Offices Closed

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