Temple Sinai

Shabbat Service
2026-05-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-01 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Join us in person or virtually for our weekly Shabbat service. Click here for livestream.
Services are preceded by an oneg beginning at 6:00 pm.

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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1:1 Hebrew Tutoring
2026-05-14 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-12 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-11 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-07 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-05 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-04 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-30 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-28 16:00 - 20:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
1:1 online Hebrew tutoring for 20 minute sessions for 4th-6th grade TSRS students.

Noar & Temple Teens
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:30 | 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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SinaiReads Book Discussion
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:30 | https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/j/4080916682
Rabbi Goldstein will lead a discussion of Khirbet Khizeh by S. Yizhar. Join in person or virtually; no advance registration required.
Join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 408 091 6682)

Daytimers with David Uhlmann
2026-05-11 13:00 - 14:00 | https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/daytimers-with-david-uhlmann/
Imperiling Our Future: The Trump Assault on the Environment
Professor David M. Uhlmann, Guest Speaker
Since January 2025, the Trump Administration has unleashed a breathtaking attack on environmental protection in the United States. EPA and the Justice Department are no longer doing anything to address climate change or promote environmental justice, and their efforts to hold polluters accountable are virtually non-existent, reversing decades of bipartisan support for environmental enforcement. Communities across America are less protected, and the long-term effects on the environment will be devastating.
As we assess the damage, including the elimination of EPA’s vaunted science office and the hollowing out of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, we face the moral imperative of charting a path forward that reclaims bipartisan support for environmental protection in the United States. We cannot combat climate change and promote a sustainable future only when Democrats hold power; we must find ways to come together once again to protect the environment for future generations.
Join the Temple Sinai DayTimers to hear Professor Uhlmann discuss possible futures for the Environmental Protection Agency and our national efforts to improve our environment. There will be ample opportunity for questions, comments and discussion following his presentation.
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David M. Uhlmann is a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, a Visiting Professor of Law at The George Washington University Law School, and a partner at Marten Law. He previously served as the EPA Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Assurance from July 2023 until December 2024. Prior to his Senate-confirmed position at EPA, he served as the Jeffrey F. Liss Professor from Practice and the Director of the Environmental Law and Policy Program at the University of Michigan Law School and as the Chief of the Environmental Crimes Section at the United States Department of Justice.
Professor Uhlmann is an internationally recognized expert on environmental law and the leading authority on criminal enforcement of environmental laws in the United States. His research focuses on corporate accountability, climate disruption, and sustainability; his advocacy efforts emphasize the need to reclaim bipartisan support for environmental protection, climate action, and environmental justice. Professor Uhlmann has published in the Michigan Law Review, the Harvard Environmental Law Review, the Stanford Environmental Law Journal, the Maryland Law Review, the UC Davis Law Review, the Utah Law Review, and the Michigan Journal of Environmental and Administrative Law. He has written for The Atlantic and the American Constitution Society, and he has authored multiple op-eds for The New York Times on topics including the Gulf oil spill, the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster, and the Flint water crisis.

Tricia Davis 5K for Sinai House
2026-05-10 07:45 - 10:00 | Rock Creek Park Carter Barron Amphitheater, 4850 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20011, United States
Celebrate Mother’s Day with us at the 12th Annual Tricia Davis 5K for Sinai House in Rock Creek Park. Ample, free parking is available, and strollers and dogs are welcome.
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We run, walk, and celebrate in honor of the memory of Tricia Davis, who was committed to combating homelessness and turned this commitment towards the establishment and longevity of Sinai House. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit Sinai House, a residential social service program in Washington, DC, founded by Temple Sinai members, in its mission to enable families to move from homelessness to self-sufficiency by providing safe and affordable housing, comprehensive social services and financial support.
To learn more about Sinai House’s mission and what we do, visit www.SinaiHouse.org.

B'nei Mitzvah of Jacob and Molly Pave
2026-05-09 10:30 - 12:00

Torah Study
2026-05-09 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-05-02 09:15 - 10:15 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
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.
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Sinai House Homes & Hearts: Family Shabbat Dinner & Service
2026-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Join us for Shabbat as we celebrate Sinai House.

4:30 pm Playground Open
5:00 pm Outdoor Tot Shabbat service
5:30 pm Family Shabbat Dinner. RSVP for dinner.
6:30 pm Shabbat Service. Watch livestream.
7:30 pm Festive Oneg featuring Middle Matzah Conspiracy:

Julie Siegel – trombone
Peter Runk – keyboard
Roger Rosa – bass
Max Frank – trumpet
Don Squires – guitar

WTF: Washington's Totally Fine! (Part 3)
2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00
We are feeling the weight of these unprecedented times in Washington, DC. Join us to learn about what is happening from experts in our Temple Sinai congregation and spend time with our community. The evening will begin with a panel of Sinai members representing a broad range of perspectives, reflecting on how current events are impacting our community and our city.
Panelists are:

Libby Anker, Professor of American Studies and Political Science at GW University,
Becca Kelly Slaughter, Former Commissioner of the United States Federal Trade Commission,
Sam Stein, Managing Editor for the media company The Bulwark, and a contributor for MSNBC,
Steve Vladeck, Professor at Georgetown Law Center, author of NYT bestseller “The Shadow Docket”
William Wechsler, Senior Director of the Rafik Hariri Center and Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council.

The panel will be followed by pizza, beer and a chance to keep talking to each other. Join us for an evening of learning, networking, and conspiring.
While we hope you can join us in person, the panel portion of the program can be viewed virtually. Please indicate your preference when you register.
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Officers' Meeting
2026-05-06 19:30 - 21:00 | https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/officers-meeting-10/2026-05-06/

Tuesday Adult Class
2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:30 | https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/j/87033408056
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.
This 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.
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Religious School
2026-05-03 08:30 - 13:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Early Session: 8:30am – 10:30am
Late Session: 11:00am – 1:00pm

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Sinai South Gathering
2026-05-02 15:00 - 17:00
Meet Your Sinai Neighbors!
Those living in DC, south of Temple Sinai, are invited to an informal gathering at a member’s home in Dupont. Enjoy meeting your neighbors, perhaps there’s even someone on your block. Past Sinai South gatherings have included Dupont, West End, Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, and others within walking distance of these neighborhoods. Address will be provided via confirmation email after you RSVP.
RSVP here.

B'not Mitzvah of Tessa Goetzl and CJ Bornstein
2026-05-02 10:30 - 12:00

Kehillat Shabbat Service
2026-05-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
These lay-led services offer opportunities to chant a few verses of Torah or Haftarah in a supportive atmosphere. Participants can also sign up to deliver a d’var Torah (analysis of the weekly Torah portion) that leads to a group discussion.
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Member Connection Shabbat Oneg
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:30
Join the Membership Committee and lay leaders for an evening of connection around our weekly Shabbat service with all of our clergy and Cantor-in-Residence Becky Mann. The musical service is at 6:30 pm; our special oneg will begin at 6:00 pm and continue after the service concludes. Join us when it works for you!
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Caregivers Drop-In Group
2026-04-29 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.
