Temple Sinai

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-06-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-16 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

YAWS Meeting
2025-06-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-10 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.

Family Shabbat Dinner
2025-06-20 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.

The Davis Center for Social Justice at Temple Sinai is collecting items to make kids’ activity packs for Ayuda, who provides legal, social, and language services to help low-income immigrants in our area.
Please sign up to contribute items to this project. There will be a collection bin in the member lounge area from June 1 – June 15. Please sign up only if you are able to deliver your items within this timeframe. If you are ordering online and want to ship your items directly to Temple Sinai, please send them Attn: Jenny Cohen. They must arrive by Monday, June 16.
We will be packing the kits as the family activity during this month’s Family Shabbat. You can also sign up to deliver the packs to Ayuda the week of June 23. If instead of purchasing items, you’d like to make a financial contribution, you can donate to Temple Sinai’s Refugee & Migrant fund here (please indicate “Ayuda” on the payment notes line).

Shabbat Service
2025-06-20 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Torah Study
2025-06-21 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-07-05 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-07-19 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.
Visit the Google Classroom
Click to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 839 7118 5697)

Tot Shabbat Storytime
2025-06-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-19 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.

Kehillat Shabbat Service
2025-06-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-19 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.
Livestream links are posted on our website weekly

Serve with Sinai Summer 2025
2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-17 10:00 - 12:00 | A Wider Circle – 9159 Brookville Rd, Silver Spring, MD, United States
We know that summer often brings extra free time. Whether you are retired, between jobs, or a teen looking for SSL hours, spend time with fellow volunteers this summer while doing good work for our community. Advanced registration required.
Wednesday, June 18, 10am – 12pm (A Wider Circle, 9159 Brookville Road, Silver Spring)
Tuesday, June 24, 10am – 12pm (DC Diaper Bank, 8860 Monard Drive, Silver Spring) – TEENS ONLY
Thursday, July 17, 10am – 12pm (A Wider Circle, 9159 Brookville Road, Silver Spring)
Thursday, August 21, 10am – 12pm (A Wider Circle, 9159 Brookville Road, Silver Spring)
Register here
A note for our teen volunteers: For A Wider Circle, volunteers under 14 are welcome if they are accompanied by an adult. (Please register each person attending separately.) The teen volunteer session at DC Diaper Bank on Tuesday, June 24 will be staffed by Temple Sinai clergy so kids 12 and up can attend on their own.
If you have questions, please contact Jenny Cohen.

Caregivers Drop-In Group
2025-06-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
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, usually 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.

Shabbat Service
2025-06-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-04 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Torah Study & Kaddish Minyan
2025-06-28 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-07-12 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. This week’s session will be followed by a brief Shabbat morning service at 10:15 am that provides those who are saying Kaddish an opportunity to be in community.
Visit the Google Classroom
Click to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 839 7118 5697)

TSWRJ Tovanot Program
2025-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Since October 7, 2023, conversations about Israel and Palestine have become increasingly polarized, leaving many feeling unprepared or conflicted. Tovanot offers a dual-narrative approach that deepens understanding of the region’s history and politics while fostering empathy for both Israelis and Palestinians. Rejecting binary thinking, it encourages engagement with diverse perspectives and acknowledges both people’s national aspirations.
Program creator and leader Dr. Ruti Kadish grew up in Israel and moved to the U.S. after her military service, earning a BA in Women’s Studies and a PhD in Near Eastern Studies from UC Berkeley. She held a postdoc in Israel Studies at the University of Maryland and was a Fellow at the Mandel School in Jerusalem, where she developed progressive Israel curricula. A former diversity education consultant, Ruti has spent the past 15 years working in Jewish nonprofit education and resource development.
Register
Thanks to a generous grant from WRJ’s Mid-Atlantic District, there is no participation fee for this seminar. We expect the event to fill up to its maximum 40 participants quickly. We will keep a waiting list for those who register after the seminar is full.
Note: the Tovanot program has been held recently at Temple Sinai twice in its longer (12- hour) format: once for confirmation students and once for adult congregants. Ruti has condensed the material into a 2-hour format that will make it more accessible to a wider audience.
Questions? contact templesinaiwrj@gmail.com

Nova Music Festival Exhibit Visit
2025-06-30 10:00 - 12:00
Join Rabbi Jon Roos and other members to visit The Nova Music Festival Exhibition, a touring exhibit that commemorates the tragic attack on October 7, 2023. We will take a self-guided tour as a Temple Sinai group; the experience lasts about an hour. Due to the graphic and emotional nature of the content, we recommend the exhibit for ages 13 and older. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Register

Officers' Meeting
2025-07-02 19:30 - 21:00 | https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/officers-meeting-10/2025-07-02/

Kolot HaDorot: A Celebration of 50 Years of Women in the Cantorate Concert
2025-07-02 20:00 - 22:00
The American Conference of Cantors presents a historic concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of Cantor Barbara Ostfeld, the first female ordained cantor. This extraordinary musical event will feature multiple choirs, spanning generations of cantorial talent, performing a diverse repertoire from Renaissance compositions to contemporary pieces. Temple Sinai’s own Cantors Rachel Rhodes, Rebecca Robins, and Cantor Emerita Laura Croen will participate.
The concert promises a powerful exploration of Jewish musical heritage, showcasing works that highlight the journey of women in cantorial leadership. Audiences will experience an inclusive performance featuring 200 cantors and musicians, presenting a unique musical narrative that spans different eras, geographical regions, and musical styles.
Register (concert location will be shared with ticket holders 24 hours in advance)

Temple Sinai is a proud sponsor of this concert in honor of our cantors.

Kehillat Shabbat Service
2025-07-05 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.
Click here for livestream

Family Shabbat: BBQ
2025-07-11 16:30 - 19:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
4:30 pm: Playground time
5:00 pm: Tot Shabbat service in the amphitheater
5:30 pm: Casual BBQ dinner and fun activities
6:30 pm: All-ages Shabbat service
7:30 pm: Ice cream treats
We look forward to seeing you for whatever parts of the evening work for your family!
RSVP for dinner
View service livestream
The cost for dinner 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.

TSWRJ Hike
2025-07-13 09:00 - 10:30
Meet the WRJ for a hike in Rock Creek Park. Contact Liz Brenner for the meeting location.

Daytimers Social
2025-07-16 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!

Shabbat Service
2025-07-18 18:30 - 19:30 | 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. Tonight’s oneg is sponsored by Lee Howard and Aaron Flynn in celebration of Lee’s conversion.

SinaiReads Book Discussion
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:30 | https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/j/4080916682?omn=88530172043
The Hebrew Teacher by Maya Arad, translated by Jessica Cohen
Discussion led by Rabbi Hannah Goldstein
Click to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 408 091 6682)
