Noar & Temple Teens
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Optional Pizza Dinner: 6:00-6:30 pm
Classes: 6:30-8:30 pm

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TSWRJ Annual Meeting
2026-05-14 18:00 - 21:00
Get Ready to Sparkle!
TSWRJ Annual Meeting & Second Sparkle Jewelry Exchange
Join us for hors d’oeuvres and drinks with your “sister friends,” help shape TSWRJ’s future as we elect and install our new board and then get ready to Sparkle at our first-ever Second Sparkle Jewelry Exchange & Fundraiser!
How Second Sparkle Works
Refresh your jewelry box. Support TSWRJ. Share stories. Sparkle together. Donate gently loved jewelry in advance (up to 5 items) and earn one bonus token for each accepted piece — on top of the token included with your registration. Then on May 14, use your tokens to “shop” for new-to-you treasures!
Cost: $18.00 — Your registration is a tax-deductible TSWRJ fundraising donation and includes event entry, one token to find your perfect treasure, and refreshments.
Collection Dates — Bring Items in a Labeled Ziplock Bag
April 12, 11 AM — Social Hall (TSWRJ Mitzvah Art Project)
May 7 — LAST CHANCE: Maj Night
Can’t make any of these dates? No worries — contact Andrea Harnett (aharnett123@gmail.com) to arrange a drop-off.
Any unclaimed jewelry will be donated to Suited for Change, a DC nonprofit that equips women in need with professional attire, coaching, and skills training on their path to financial independence.
Questions? Email rachelbethfleischer@gmail.com
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Tot Shabbat Storytime
2026-05-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-20 09:30 - 10:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Head to the TSLibrary for a special Shabbat Storytime with librarian Ruth Polk. We’ll also enjoy challah, juice, crafts, and have some time to browse the shelves!
RSVP here.

Best for children ages 0-5 and their families.

Visit the library any time! Check out the online catalogue.

Sinai Social
2026-05-16 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for an unforgettable evening of generosity, connection, and celebration at the 2026 Temple Sinai Nursery School fundraising event: The Sinai Social. Guests will enjoy great food, an open bar, curated live and silent auction items, music, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Every donation directly supports Temple Sinai Nursery School, helping us further our mission to support and build a vibrant Jewish community and create a lasting impact.
All even proceeds support TSNS programming, including needs based scholarships.
Buy your ticket, book your babysitter, and get ready for a tropical evening of fun with your TSNS friends!
We are looking for items to add to our auction fundraiser. If you would like to donate an item or experience to the auction, please click here.
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TSWRJ Hike
2026-05-17 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-14 09:00 - 10:30
Meet the WRJ for a hike in Rock Creek Park. Contact Liz Brenner for the meeting location.

TSMRJ Nats Game Outing
2026-05-19 18:45 - 21:00
Join the Temple Sinai Brotherhood for Jewish Community Day at Nats Park, organized by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, when the Washington Nationals take on the New York Mets. Tickets are $39, which reflects a group discount, and includes a special Jewish Community Day hat, courtesy of the Nats.
The Brotherhood has a limited number of tickets available through this link. For more information, contact Gary Falk or Forrest Gatrell. More information is also available on the Nats’ website.
Note: Payment will be handled by Square. Tickets will be distributed electronically via the Ballpark App, available on the App Store or Google Play. If you don’t have the app and are unable to download or use it, please contact Forrest or Gary to coordinate.

Caregivers Drop-In Group
2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-24 10:30 - 11:30
Are you caregiving for a loved one? Are you seeking a safe space to talk about the stresses and challenges of caring for someone with dementia/Alzheimer’s, stroke, cancer and other debilitating chronic illnesses? Please join us for a monthly drop-in group, often on the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am, informally facilitated by Sinai Cares Staff Social Worker Deborah Gordis. These sessions provide an unstructured opportunity for peer support, sharing and connection. All are welcome. Please reach out to Deb with any questions at dgordis@templesinaidc.org.

Daytimers Social Lunch
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Attention retirees! ​Please join us for lunch at Temple Sinai! Lunch is on us, but we need you to sign up so we know how much food to order. Whether you are a Daytimers Social regular or a first-timer, we hope you can join us for conversation and connection.
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Volunteering at A Wider Circle
2026-05-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | A Wider Circle – 9159 Brookville Rd, Silver Spring, MD, United States
Volunteer at A Wider Circle with your fellow TS members! Lunch is not included in this program but those interested in going to Parkway Deli afterwards are more than welcome! If you have questions, please contact Jim Jaffe or Ed Cohen.
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YAWS Meeting
2026-05-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
We are a group of parents of young adults and teens who are struggling with life. Examples of such difficulties might be: isolation, social difficulties, school avoidance, school failure or other learning differences, vocational struggles, inhibitions around launching and independence or strained relations with friends and family. Many struggle with mental illness, learning disabilities, Asperger’s, substance abuse or autism. Some are undiagnosed, just not living up to society’s expectations.

We meet once a month and support and encourage one another as we look at strategies for helping our young adults. We understand the journey, which has many twists and turns, often not what we expected when thinking about raising a child. We laugh, cry, share resources, and support one another. Occasionally, we have speakers join us and supplement our knowledge of resources available, including housing options, legal remedies, new medications or treatments, etc.

The group meets monthly and is open to anyone interested. All information shared is completely confidential. Should you have any questions, please call the Temple Sinai office at (202) 363-6394.

2026 Temple Sinai Annual Meeting
2026-05-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Please plan to attend Temple Sinai’s annual meeting. We will vote for the slate of temple leadership, highlight this year’s accomplishments, learn about plans for the coming year, and discuss the challenges we are facing.
Joining in person? No RSVP required
Joining virtually? Please register to join via Zoom.*
*adult members should register and join individually for voting purposes.

Meeting Materials
Links will be added as they become available.

Agenda
Special Rules of Order
2025 Annual Meeting Minutes
2025 Annual Report
Nominating Committee Report
2026-2027 Budget Narrative
2026-2027 Budget
Member Recognition

TSMRJ Offsite Gathering
2026-05-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-25 19:00 - 21:00
The Brotherhood will gather at local restaurant each month on the fourth Thursday (but not in November; we’ll compete in World of Beer’s Trivia Night on the 3rd Tuesday that month) to socialize and discuss upcoming Brotherhood events. To RSVP and get this month’s location, contact Gary Falk.

Shabbat Healing Service
2026-05-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Join us in person or virtually for a service that will offer the opportunity for communal singing, reflective meditation, and an extended healing liturgy.
Click here for livestream.

Services are preceded by an oneg beginning at 6:00 pm.

Tot Shabbat Playdate
2026-05-30 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-27 09:30 - 10:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Join us for a tot-friendly service led by our clergy followed by time on the playground. We’ll have challah, juice, bagels, and coffee too!
RSVP here.

Best for children ages 0-5 and their families.

Officers' Meeting
2026-06-03 19:30 - 21:00 | https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/officers-meeting-10/2026-06-03/

TSMRJ Book Discussion
2026-06-10 19:00 - 21:00
Join the Temple Sinai Brotherhood Book Club at the temple for a discussion of The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World by Dan Senor and Saul Singer. It’s about how “a small nation of 9 million people, forced to fight for its existence and security since its founding and (d)riven by ethnic, religious, and economic divides, (proves) resistant to so many of the societal ills plaguing other wealthy democracies.”
This book was written before October 7, 2023, but released shortly afterward, so its perspective is not shaped by events since then, and it may be dated. Either way, the book should serve as a catalyst for a lively (yet amiable) discussion. Both the Montgomery County Libraries and the DC Libraries have copies available. The Brotherhood welcomes all who are interested in joining the discussion. Contact Howard Oppenheim with questions or to let him know you plan to attend. (Beer, wine, coffee, and snacks are provided.)

Family Shabbat Dinner
2026-06-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Come at 5:30 pm for a casual pizza dinner and activities before the 6:30 pm Shabbat Service.
RSVP here
The cost is $18 per family to ensure this program can continue to thrive. Additional donations are welcome and a zero-cost option is available if this is more appropriate for your family.
Questions? Contact Lisa Resnikoff.

Daytimers Social
2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Attention retirees! Please join us the 3rd Wednesday of the month for an in-person social hour in our beautiful new space. We will provide the coffee and homemade cake, and you will provide the company and conversation. If you can, please let Karen Auerbach know if you are coming. You are also welcome to just show up!

Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-06-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

Middle School Summer Book Club
2026-06-27 11:30 - 13:00
If there’s one thing we are sure of, middle school summer means completing a reading list from your secular school. Good news. We’ve gathered many of those lists, and we’re excited to offer a few opportunities to bring Sinai’s 6th-8th graders together over the summer for a book club chat! Come having finished the book, midway through, or not yet started but planning on it – we’ll provide snacks and chats that make those first days in August back at school SO easy.

Saturday, June 27, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Wednesday, July 15, 4:30-6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 18, 11:00 am-12:30 pm

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TSMRJ Topgolf Outing
2026-06-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Topgolf Germantown – 20101 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD, United States
Topgolf, in Germantown, is a sports entertainment complex that features an inclusive, high-tech golf game (driving range). As we have done for the last few years, TSMRJ will secure two adjoining bays (or more, if the demand is there) where we can hit some balls, play a few games, and enjoy food, drink, and each other’s company. We welcome all skill levels, including novices. While you are free to bring your own clubs, most folks use the clubs provided at no extra charge by Topgolf.
Let Bob Loesche know if you plan to be there. This event is open to all congregants, friends, and family members who would like to join in. Cost for the event is $20/person (payable via Zelle to Bob or in cash when you arrive at Topgolf). The Brotherhood will absorb all the other costs associated with the event—including golf, food, and beverages.

Officers' Meeting
2026-07-01 19:30 - 21:00 | https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/officers-meeting-10/2026-07-01/

Food for All Lunch Packing
2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:30
Food For All (FFA) is one of the few programs in Washington, DC that deliver groceries to homebound individuals citywide. FFA also distributes bagged lunches to unhoused DC residents each Friday. Join us on Friday, July 10 to assemble these bagged lunches at Temple Sinai, alongside your fellow congregants. This program is intended for adult participants; we hope to offer other packing opportunities for families in the future.
Questions? Email Elizabeth Roos
Please REGISTER in advance
