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SUMMARY:Family Shabbat Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come at 5:30 pm for a casual pizza dinner and activities before the 6:30 pm Shabbat Service. \nRSVP here \nThe 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. \nQuestions? Contact Lisa Resnikoff.
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/family-shabbat-dinner-8/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Young Families
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SUMMARY:TSMRJ Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Brotherhood will host a discussion of Moses\, Man of the Mountain  by Zora Neale Hurston at the temple.  As a prequel for Passover\, we will discuss Hurston’s take on the story of Exodus\, blending “the Moses of the Old Testament with the Moses of black folklore and song to create a compelling allegory of power\, redemption\, and faith.”  Copies are available as ebooks only from the Montgomery County Library\, while the DC system has several hard copies available.  To RSVP or for questions\, contact Howard Oppenheim.
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/tsmrj-book-discussion-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight,TSMRJ
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T140000
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SUMMARY:Daytimers with Robert Lieber
DESCRIPTION:United States Foreign Policy In Turbulent Times \nGuest Speaker Robert Lieber\, PhD\, Professor Emeritus of Government and International Affairs\, Georgetown University \nAmerica’s relations with allies and adversaries have displayed a dizzying series of changes. Longtime solidarity with European allies that had been a fixture of the US world role since the creation of NATO has been questioned\, and relations with Asian allies are only slightly less troubled. A rearmed Russia and an increasingly powerful China pose strategic threats\, yet the Trump administration’s policies have been ambivalent toward Moscow and seem to alternate between cooperation and conflict with Beijing. Despite a transactional approach to friends and foes\, the reality is that not only are US national security and vital interests at stake\, but also our values. \nRobert Lieber is Emeritus Professor of Government and International Affairs at Georgetown University\, where he previously served as Chair of the Government Department and interim chair of Psychology. He is author or editor of eighteen books on international relations and U.S. foreign policy\, and his essays and op-eds have appeared in journals and newspapers in the U.S.\, Europe\, and Israel. He also has served as an advisor to several presidential campaigns\, to the State Department\, and to the drafters of U.S. National Intelligence Estimates. His most recent book is INDISPENSABLE NATION: AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY IN A TURBULENT WORLD (Yale University Press). \nJoin the Temple Sinai DayTimers for a Zoom program to learn more about United States foreign policy. There will be adequate time for questions\, comments\, and discussion following the presentation. \nRegister to join via Zoom
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/daytimers-with-robert-lieber/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight
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LOCATION:https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/aqojWpEUSwWW1J_bLN09xQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T101500
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
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SUMMARY:Torah Study
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or virtually every Saturday morning for a discussion of the Torah reading for the week led by our clergy. No RSVP necessary. \nVisit the Google Classroom \nClick to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 839 7118 5697)
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/torah-study-119/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20251013T180547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T200131Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Adult Class
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme is Jewish liturgy and services. Please purchase a copy of the book Inviting God In: A Guide to Jewish Prayer by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin. In-person and virtual participation welcome. \nThis class is taught by Rabbi Jon Roos and meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month through Spring 2026. If you have questions\, email Gail Sell. \nVisit the Google classroom.
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/tuesday-adult-class-9/2026-03-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight
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LOCATION:https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/j/87033408056
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20260203T125914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T204020Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Purim Celebration
DESCRIPTION:6:30-7:00 pm Open Bar\n7:00-8:15 pm Megillah Reading\n8:15-10:00 pm Dance Party \nChannel your favorite presidential era (or a campaign that fizzled out) and join us as we toast the East Wing that was with plenty of Purim spirit\, plus drinks\, music\, and hamantaschen worthy of a state dinner. \nRSVP here \nOpen to TS members 21+ \nThanks to the TSMRJ for bartending.  \nWatch livestream
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/adult-purim-celebration-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Holidays,Purim,Spotlight,TSMRJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T101500
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SUMMARY:Torah Study
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or virtually every Saturday morning for a discussion of the Torah reading for the week led by our clergy. No RSVP necessary. \nVisit the Google Classroom \nClick to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 839 7118 5697)
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/torah-study-119/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20260109T151848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T151848Z
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SUMMARY:Tot Havdallah
DESCRIPTION:Come in your pjs for a snuggly end of Shabbat with Cantor Rachel Rhodes! \nRegister
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/tot-havdallah/
CATEGORIES:Spotlight,Young Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T103000
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SUMMARY:Tot Shabbat Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Head to the TSLibrary for a special Purim-themed Shabbat Storytime with librarian Ruth Polk. We’ll also enjoy challah\, juice\, crafts\, and have some time to browse the shelves! \nRSVP here. \n\nBest for children ages 0-5 and their families.\n\nVisit the library any time! Check out the online catalogue.
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/tot-shabbat-storytime-4-2/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Purim,Spotlight,Young Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T101500
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SUMMARY:Torah Study
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or virtually every Saturday morning for a discussion of the Torah reading for the week led by our clergy. No RSVP necessary. \nVisit the Google Classroom \nClick to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 839 7118 5697)
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/torah-study-119/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T183000
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SUMMARY:Family Shabbat Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come at 5:30 pm for a casual pizza dinner and activities before the 6:30 pm Shabbat Service. \nRSVP here \nThe 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. \nQuestions? Contact Lisa Resnikoff.
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/family-shabbat-dinner-8/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Young Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T212653Z
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SUMMARY:Antisemitism on College Campuses: The Current State
DESCRIPTION:Please join Temple Sinai’s Antisemitism Working Group for a thoughtful and timely discussion on antisemitism on college campuses\, featuring Washington Post religion reporter Michelle Boorstein\, GW political science professor and former provost Forrest Maltzman\, and attorney Baruch Weiss. The conversation will be moderated by Mike Abramowitz. \nThis promises to be a thought-provoking evening. We hope you can join us in person  and stay for some snacks and beer after! Please email Pam Kurland with questions. \nPlease register in advance \nNote: This program is in-person only and will not be recorded.
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/antisemitism-on-college-campuses-the-current-state/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Davis Center for Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20250820T193342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T160508Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteering at A Wider Circle
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRSVP
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/volunteering-at-a-wider-circle-4/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:A Wider Circle – 9159 Brookville Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Davis Center for Social Justice,Social Action,Spotlight,TSMRJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20251013T180547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T200131Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Adult Class
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme is Jewish liturgy and services. Please purchase a copy of the book Inviting God In: A Guide to Jewish Prayer by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin. In-person and virtual participation welcome. \nThis class is taught by Rabbi Jon Roos and meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month through Spring 2026. If you have questions\, email Gail Sell. \nVisit the Google classroom.
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/tuesday-adult-class-9/2026-02-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight
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LOCATION:https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/j/87033408056
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20260121T143928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T144004Z
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SUMMARY:Sinaites Ice Skating
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Cabin John Ice Rink for ice skating and winter fun! \nParticipants are required to pay upon arrival – $9 for skating and $4 for rentals. \nRSVP
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/sinaites-ice-skating/
LOCATION:Cabin John Ice Rink\, 10610 Westlake Drive\, Rockville\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Religious School,Spotlight,Temple Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T101500
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20250211T185134Z
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SUMMARY:Torah Study
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or virtually every Saturday morning for a discussion of the Torah reading for the week led by our clergy. No RSVP necessary. \nVisit the Google Classroom \nClick to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 839 7118 5697)
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/torah-study-119/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
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SUMMARY:Repro/TSWRJ Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:The Davis Center‘s Reproductive Health & Rights Group and Temple Sinai Women of Reform Judaism will join together in celebrating Repro/TSWRJ Shabbat\, honoring the Jewish value of reproductive freedom. \nWe are delighted to welcome Allison Tombros Korman\, Founder and Executive Director of the Red Tent Fund\, as our guest speaker. The Red Tent Fund is a national abortion fund rooted in the Jewish teachings that affirm the right to abortion for all. The recent Maj Fun Day raised over $12\,000 to support the Red Tent Fund\, with whom Temple Sinai is a congregational partner. \nAt the service we will honor TSWRJ leaders and temple members who provide\, advocate for\, educate about\, and protest for abortion and reproductive health care. \nClick here for livestream. \nServices will be followed by an oneg\, sponsored by the Davis Center\, TSWRJ\, and the Wolman family in celebration of Juliet Davey Wolman’s baby naming. \nDuring the Oneg following services\, attendees will have the opportunity to create handwritten encouragement cards that will accompany the care items we are donating to abortion patients at CARE Reproductive Health Care. Attendees will also be encouraged to write postcards to Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy\, Jr. in response to the Administration’s recent actions targeting medication abortion and access to mifepristone. \n  \nCelebrate TSWRJ/Repro Shabbat in song by joining the pop-up choir! No prior music training necessary- just come sing with us. We will meet at 6:00 pm to rehearse and will sing during the service. To RSVP\, please email Gail Sell at gsell@templesinaidc.org.
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/shabbat-service-6-19/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Action,Spotlight,TSWRJ,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T101500
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
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SUMMARY:Torah Study
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or virtually every Saturday morning for a discussion of the Torah reading for the week led by our clergy. No RSVP necessary. \nVisit the Google Classroom \nClick to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 839 7118 5697)
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/torah-study-119/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20251216T144042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T132242Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Shira 2026: Open the Door
DESCRIPTION:Cantors Mann and Rhodes. Photo by Steve Snyder. \nOpen the Door\nAnd Light the Way with Song\nLet music and prayer open the door to our hearts and light the way – to love\, faith\, hope and courage. This year’s special music Shabbat features the compositions of guest musician Cantor Becky Mann\, who joins our temple’s clergy\, choir\, and a professional string quartet to fill our sanctuary with song. The evening promises to enliven\, encourage\, comfort\, and inspire us as we worship and sing together. \nServices will be preceded by an oneg and followed by a buffet dinner (sold out).  \n  \nClick here for livestream \nJoin the 2026 Circle of Music Lovers\, a community of members and friends committed to Temple Sinai’s diverse\, high-quality musical programs. All contributions go to the Music Fund\, which supports all aspects of our congregation’s musical life. We are deeply grateful to all our Circle of Music Lovers donors! \n  \n\nAn Interview with Cantor Becky Mann\nMusic Committee member Kent Allen had a chance to talk with Cantor Mann about this year’s special Shabbat Shira. \nFor composer and cantor Becky Mann\, tradition is important\, but context is key. While the words in the Talmud may remain unchanged\, the world never stops evolving. Mann’s task: Finding the words in our modern-day lexicon to relate the lessons and tales of the past to the present. Read more. 
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/shabbat-shira-2026/
CATEGORIES:Music,Spotlight,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T113000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Adult Class
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme is Jewish liturgy and services. Please purchase a copy of the book Inviting God In: A Guide to Jewish Prayer by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin. In-person and virtual participation welcome. \nThis class is taught by Rabbi Jon Roos and meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month through Spring 2026. If you have questions\, email Gail Sell. \nVisit the Google classroom.
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/tuesday-adult-class-9/2026-02-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight
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LOCATION:https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/j/87033408056
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20260113T200408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T200408Z
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SUMMARY:Tu BiSh'vat Seder
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Tu BiSh’vat\, the Jewish “New Year for Trees\,” with a meaningful evening honoring nature and spiritual growth. Cantor Rhodes will lead a Tu BiSh’vat Seder followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner and an opportunity to hear from guest speaker Mike Tidwell\, Executive Director\, Chesapeake Climate Action Network. \n6:00 to 6:30: 30-minute Seder led by Cantor Rhodes \nTu B’Shvat is the Jewish “New Year for Trees.” This holiday celebrates nature’s beauty\, calls us to our responsibility to care for the earth\, and open the journey into our own spiritual growth. During the seder\, we eat symbolic fruits and nuts\, each representing aspects of the natural and spiritual world: fruits with inedible peels (protection and physicality)\, fruits with edible peels (balance of inner and outer worlds)\, nuts (spiritual potential)\, and dried fruits (wisdom and life’s cycles). We offer blessings of gratitude for the earth’s abundance\, reflecting on our connection to creation and our duty to nurture it. As we share this meal\, we renew our appreciation for nature’s gifts and commit to planting seeds of kindness\, growth\, and environmental stewardship. \n6:30 to 7:00: Potluck dinner \nAttendees are asked to bring a vegetarian side dish or dessert\, according to the first letter of the attendee’s last name. (A-P bring side dish; Q-Z bring dessert) \n7:00 to 7:30: Guest speaker\, Mike Tidwell\, Executive Director\, Chesapeake Climate Action Network \nTidwell is a journalist\, author\, and climate activist living in Takoma Park\, MD. His most recent book is an exploration of global warming’s impact in his own front yard\, called The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue: A story of Climate and Hope on One American Street (St. Martin’s Press\, March 2025). \nPlease register in advance
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/tu-bishvat-seder-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Davis Center for Social Justice,Holidays,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20251216T172754Z
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SUMMARY:Davis Center Docs: Screening of “Credible Fear”
DESCRIPTION:The Davis Center for Social Justice at Temple Sinai is proud to present the latest in our Davis Center Docs series. \nPlease join us for a sneak preview of several scenes from “Credible Fear”\, a work-in-progress documentary about immigrant rights directed by local DC filmmaker Gabrielle Ewing. Through one woman’s harrowing personal account of escaping brutal gang violence in Guatemala\, “Credible Fear” reveals a complex\, rarely seen portrait of the ongoing immigration crisis in the US and explores how the asylum process consistently fails the people it was designed to protect. \nA panel discussion and Q & A will follow this advance screening. Panelists include: \n\nGabrielle Ewing\, documentary filmmaker and director of “Credible Fear”\,\nAmy C. Roma\, Partner\, Hogan Lovells\, attorney featured in “Credible Fear”\,\nSarah Pierce\, Director of Social Policy at Third Way\,\nYael Schacher\, Director for the Americas and Europe\, Refugees International\, and\nModerated by Royce Murray\, Former Assistant Secretary for Border and Immigration Policy at the Department of Homeland Security.\n\nYou don’t want to miss this incredibly moving and timely event! \nNote: this event is recommended for age 18+ due to the sensitivity and nature of the material. \nPlease register in advance
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/davis-center-docs-screening-of-credible-fear/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Davis Center for Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T101500
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20250211T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T194932Z
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SUMMARY:Torah Study
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or virtually every Saturday morning for a discussion of the Torah reading for the week led by our clergy. No RSVP necessary. \nVisit the Google Classroom \nClick to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 839 7118 5697)
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/torah-study-119/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T101500
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20250211T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T194932Z
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SUMMARY:Torah Study
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or virtually every Saturday morning for a discussion of the Torah reading for the week led by our clergy. No RSVP necessary. \nVisit the Google Classroom \nClick to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 839 7118 5697)
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/torah-study-119/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T101500
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20251124T193230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T153841Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk Breakfast with Claire Lerner: Big Reactors
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special workshop with Claire Lerner\, author of the new book Big Reactors: Practical Strategies for Parenting Highly Sensitive Children. Drawing on more than 35 years of hands-on work with children and families\, Claire will: \n\nDescribe the key traits and challenges of highly sensitive kids\nReveal the process—the “detective work”—she guides parents through to understand the root cause of their child’s challenges and to come up with sensitive\, effective strategies that work in real life\, not just in theory.\nProvide a reality-based roadmap for how parents and other caregivers can find solutions to their unique experiences with their extraordinary kids that take into consideration that every child and family is different\, and that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach.\n\nThe session will include ample time for Q&A. \nRSVP here \nExcerpts from the book can be found here. \n  \nAbout Claire Lerner\nClaire is a nationally recognized child development and parenting expert with more than three decades of experience in education and direct practice. Claire partners with parents to decode their children’s behavior and solve their most vexing childrearing challenges. She also trains pediatric residents in child development and parenting\, and provides mental health consultation at DC area preschools. In addition to her clinical work with families\, Claire led the parenting division of Zero to Three for nearly 20 years\, translating the science of early childhood for parents. Claire is the author of hundreds of parenting resources\, including blogs\, podcasts\, videos.
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/book-talk-breakfast-with-claire-lerner-big-reactors/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight,Young Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20260107T202433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T161053Z
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SUMMARY:CIESJ Presents: Israel at a Crossroads: A Conversation on Security & Peace
DESCRIPTION:Temple Sinai’s Committee for Israel and Social Justice is pleased to invite you to an evening with Maj. Gen. (ret.) Nimrod Sheffer\, one of Israel’s most respected military strategists. Sheffer will be in conversation with Natan Guttman\, Washington correspondent for Kan public television and columnist for Moment Magazine. \nDrawing on decades of senior military leadership\, Sheffer will offer a clear-eyed assessment of Israel’s legitimate security needs and the realities it must confront. At the same time\, he will present a hopeful\, pragmatic vision for a future of peace\, grounded in his belief that a two-state solution remains necessary and achievable. The conversation will explore concrete strategies for advancing security alongside diplomacy\, rebuilding trust\, strengthening Israel’s democracy\, and charting a path toward a safer\, more just future for Israelis and Palestinians alike. \nMaj. Gen. (ret.) Nimrod Sheffer has devoted more than 45 years to the security of the State of Israel. Rising through the ranks of the Israeli Air Force\, he later served as Deputy Commander of the Air Force. His final role in the IDF was as Head of the Planning Directorate of the General Staff\, overseeing political-strategic military planning\, international military cooperation\, and long-term force development. Following his retirement from active duty\, Sheffer was appointed President and CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Alongside his career\, Sheffer has long been engaged in civic and social efforts\, including partnership initiatives with Bedouin communities in the Negev to foster opportunity\, leadership\, and shared citizenship. \nRegister \nThis is an in-person only event. A reception will follow the discussion. \nThe event is co-sponsored by J Street\, New Israel Fund\, New Jewish Narrative\, and UnXeptable.
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/ciesj-presents-israel-at-a-crossroads-a-conversation-on-security-peace/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Israel Engagement & Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20251013T180547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T200131Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Adult Class
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme is Jewish liturgy and services. Please purchase a copy of the book Inviting God In: A Guide to Jewish Prayer by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin. In-person and virtual participation welcome. \nThis class is taught by Rabbi Jon Roos and meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month through Spring 2026. If you have questions\, email Gail Sell. \nVisit the Google classroom.
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/tuesday-adult-class-9/2026-01-20/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight
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LOCATION:https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/j/87033408056
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20251212T152915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T152915Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Mitzvah Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Temple Sinai’s Congregation-Wide Mitzvah Day! \nWe will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision by giving back to our community. Together\, we’ll take part in hands-on projects that support our neighbors in need throughout the Washington\, DC area. \nAll ages are welcome! Children under high school age should be accompanied by an adult. \nWe have something for everyone – including projects you can do from home!  For the complete list of projects and all the information you need to know\, click on the link below! \nLEARN MORE HERE \nPlease register in advance \n  \nThis program is generously underwritten by the Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation.
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/mlk-mitzvah-day/
CATEGORIES:Community,Davis Center for Social Justice,Social Action,Spotlight,Young Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20250212T204115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T193811Z
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SUMMARY:Tot Shabbat Storytime
DESCRIPTION: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! \nRSVP here. \n\nBest for children ages 0-5 and their families.\n\nVisit the library any time! Check out the online catalogue.
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/tot-shabbat-storytime-4/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spotlight,Young Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T101500
DTSTAMP:20260424T093702
CREATED:20250211T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T194932Z
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SUMMARY:Torah Study
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or virtually every Saturday morning for a discussion of the Torah reading for the week led by our clergy. No RSVP necessary. \nVisit the Google Classroom \nClick to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 839 7118 5697)
URL:https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/torah-study-119/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Spotlight
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