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…
brotherhood/ friend of a friend
Friday, September 12, 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.
Sinai Shabbat Saturdays
New Ways to Experience Shabbat at Temple Sinai*
Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:30am
Saturday Morning Torah Study*K with Rabbinic Intern Dina Kwasnicki in person and via ZOOM
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 required – join us as we learn from our tradition and from one another!
*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.
Click here to join the ZOOM or dial 646.558.8656 (audio only)
Meeting ID: 824 5549 3238
PASSWORD: 3636
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
Saturday, September 13 • 6:00pm • in the Simcha Room
Held the week before Rosh Hashanah, Selichot - meaning forgivenessis a service that encourages introspection and reflection as we prepare to enter the new year.
RSVP at mysinai.org/selichot2025
high holy day prayer books
For those who choose to worship at home, there are three options for obtaining prayer books:
1. Purchase your own physical copy of Mishkan HaNefesh, the two-volume set of prayer books we use during our High Holy Day services. To order, visit www.ccarpress.org (use promo code MHN15 to save 15% thru October 3).
2. Purchase a digital version of the High Holy Day prayer books for your Kindle from amazon.com.
3. You may borrow prayer books from Temple Sinai free of charge; simply complete the form on our website: mysinai.org/prayerbook2025. Pick-up times can be found on the website.
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!
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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Men of Reform Judaism Webinar: Campus Climate for Jewish Students
Tuesday, September 9 • 8:00pm
Click here to register
Brotherhood Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, September 10 • 7:30pm in the Library
Click here to RSVP
Ready for the High Holy Days!
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 516.318.5330 or sinaihoney@myyahoo.com
high holy days hunger project
Donate on Yom Kippur
Thursday, October 2 from 9:00am-3:00pm
We encourage you to help those in need in our area by donating non-perishables like these suggested items
Please remember: NO GLASS CONTAINERS
Do a mitzvah on Yom Kippur and help our Social Action Committee organize the food donations! To volunteer, email rabbischachter@mysinai.org.
Holiday Farms has graciously provided us with a 10% off coupon to purchase non-perishable food for this drive. Use the coupon from September 13 through October 2, 2025, in-store only.
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
