Temple Sinai

Tuesday Adult Class
2025-05-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
This year, we are studying the Jewish calendar using the book From Time to Time: Journeys in the Jewish Calendar by Rabbi Dalia Marx, PhD. Please order your book here. Participants are welcome to join in person or virtually.

This class is taught by Rabbi Jon Roos and meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month through Spring 2025. If you have questions, email Gail Sell.

Daytimers Social: Lunch
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Calling all retirees! This month, instead of meeting for coffee and cake at 10:30 am, we will be gathering for lunch at the temple. This lunch is a social opportunity to gather and connect with other retired Temple Sinai members. We’ll also have a chance to meet and chat with our new Executive Director, Lee Levitt. If you have not been able to join us in the morning, now is your chance! There is no charge for lunch, but RSVPs are required by Monday, May 19 at 9:00 am: RSVP here.
Questions? You can e-mail Karen at kauerbach@templesinaidc.org.

TSWRJ Annual Meeting
2025-05-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Come celebrate a year of being together!
Enjoy dinner with “sister friends”.
Learn Israeli Dancing
This is TSWRJ’s annual meeting, where we will elect a slate of board members for the next year, install them into office, and vote on the budget.
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Although there is no charge for this meeting for TSWRJ members, donations of $15 or more would be appreciated, to support TSWRJ programming.

TSMRJ Book Club
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
The next book we will discuss is Parable of the Sower by Octavia E Butler. Published in 1993, it is an “odyssey of one woman who is twice as feeling in a world that has become doubly dehumanized. The time is 2025. The place is California, where small walled communities must protect themselves from hordes of desperate scavengers and roaming bands of people addicted to a drug that activates” a variety of temptations. The book is generally available in libraries, but may need to be requested.

Funeral Service for Beth Newburger
2025-05-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Join via Livestream

Caregivers Drop-In Group
2025-05-28 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.

2025 Temple Sinai Annual Meeting
2025-05-28 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

Agenda
Special Rules of Order
2024 Annual Meeting Minutes
Nominating Committee Report
2025-2026 Budget Narrative
2025-2026 Operating Budget
2025-2026 Capital Budget
Member Recognition

CIESJ Presents: The Use and Misuse of "Antisemitism"
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
How To Protect Jews Without Sacrificing Our Freedoms
Over the past several months, major Jewish organizations have become increasingly alarmed that the important cause of fighting antisemitism has been misappropriated by the federal government to undermine our liberal democratic society — civil rights, free speech, inclusive society – as well as attacking higher education. This authoritarianism, when combined with its white supremacy, invariably leads to discrimination against women and minorities, including Jews.
Our distinguished panel will discuss the key aspects of defining what is and is not antisemitism, including its use in dealing with anti-Israel protests on college campuses, elimination of DEI programs and offices of civil rights, and cancelling funding for universities.
Our panel includes Rabbi David Saperstein, former Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom; Judith Lichtman, attorney, life-long leader in advocating for women’s rights, and a founder of Emily’s List; and Arno Rosenfeld, an enterprise reporter for The Forward with a focus on antisemitism and its relationship to activism against Israel.

A reception will follow for in-person attendees. Livestream information will be sent via confirmation email.
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B'not Mitzvah of Lilah McFall and Erin Weinberg
2025-05-31 10:30 - 12:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

Sinaites' Hershey Park Year-End Celebration
2025-06-01 08:00 - 20:00
Join your TS friends for a fun-filled and chocolate-fueled day at Hershey Park. Bus leaves Sinai at 8:00 am and returns at 8:00 pm. $40/teen
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Community Shavuot Morning Service
2025-06-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Temple Emanuel – 10101 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD, United States
This is a Community Holiday Service hosted by Temple Emanuel.

Officers' Meeting
2025-06-04 19:30 - 21:00 | https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/officers-meeting-10/2025-06-04/

Kehillat Shabbat Service
2025-06-07 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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Bat Mitzvah of Audrey Bellack
2025-06-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

TSWRJ Hike
2025-06-08 09:00 - 10:30
Meet the WRJ for a hike in Rock Creek Park. Contact Liz Brenner for the meeting location.

TSMRJ TopGolf Outing
2025-06-08 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). TSMRJ plans to book a couple adjoining bays (or more, if the demand is there) where we can play a few of the games and enjoy food, drink, and each other’s company. We welcome all skill levels, including novices. You can bring your own clubs, or use ones provided free (at no extra charge) by Top Golf.
Let Bob Loesche know if you plan to be there. This event is open to you, your friends, and members of your family who think it may be fun. Cost for the event is $20/person (payable via Zelle to Bob or in cash when you arrive at Top Golf), and food is also on your own. The Brotherhood will cover the cost of beverages.

Daytimers Concert
2025-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
It’s Going to Be “de-lovely”: A Concert of American Songs Written from the Hearts and Souls of Jewish Composers
Join us in person as Cantor Rachel Rhodes performs a potpourri of popular songs written by Jewish composers. From old standards to some of the latest numbers, it will be a celebration of a century in which Jewish composers made monumental contributions to American musical culture. In short, it will be “’S Wonderful.”
Please note that this concert will be held exclusively in person at the temple. Temple Sinai will arrange transportation through a car service if needed; contact Karen Auerbach by Monday, June 2 to request a ride.
Register here

TSWRJ Board Meeting
2025-06-12 18:00 - 21:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

Farewell Shabbat for Rabbi Noah Diamondstein
2025-06-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Join us for a special Shabbat service with guest musicians and all of our clergy as we celebrate and bid farewell to Rabbi Noah Diamondstein. The service will be followed by a festive oneg.
Please RSVP to help us plan.
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Tot Shabbat Playdate
2025-06-14 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.

B'nei Mitzvah of Carolyn Levy and Gavin Wolf
2025-06-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

Bat Mitzvah of Trudy Utter
2025-06-14 17:30 - 18:45 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

Serve with Sinai Summer 2025
2025-06-18 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.

Daytimers Social
2025-06-18 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!

Supporting Each Other in the Wake of Violence
2025-06-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
On May 21, Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Lynn Milgram, 26, were killed as they were leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum, in an unspeakable act of antisemitic terror. The deaths have left our community badly shaken and experiencing ongoing feelings of grief and fear.
Join us in person for an informal community gathering, facilitated by TS clinical social worker Deborah Gordis, with an opening memorial prayer led by Cantor Rachel Rhodes, to share with each other how we are experiencing the aftermath and how we can support our families and each other moving forward.
RSVP

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-06-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

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).

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.
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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.
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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.
