Temple Sinai

TSMRJ Poker Night
2025-05-07 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Enjoy a friendly night of poker. Buy-ins will be set at $20, with limits on how much and how many times you can raise in a hand. Texas Hold ‘Em, Omaha Hi, Omaha Hi-Lo, 5-Card Draw — it will be the dealer’s choice. The Brotherhood will provide dinner and beverages (beer, soft drinks, water).
Let Howard Oppenheim know if you plan to be there, to make sure the Temple sets up enough tables and that there is enough food and drink.

Officers' Meeting
2025-05-07 19:30 - 21:00 | https://www.templesinaidc.org/event/officers-meeting-10/2025-05-07/

WTF: Washington's Totally Fine!
2025-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
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 the significance of this moment, and how it is impacting our community and our city.
Panelists:

Lynn Sweet, Washington Bureau Chief from the Chicago Sun Times,
Steve Vladeck, Professor at Georgetown Law Center, author of NYT bestseller “The Shadow Docket”,
Royce Murray, Former Assistant Secretary for Border and Immigration Policy at the Department of Homeland Security,
Matt Frumin, DC Councilmember, Ward 3
Jamie Gorelick, Partner at WilmerHale, Former United States Deputy Attorney General

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.

Israel Family Shabbat Dinner & Service with Farewell Blessing for Ali Hurewitz
2025-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Come at 5:30 pm for a casual dinner and Yom Ha’atzmaut activities to celebrate Israel before the 6:30 pm Shabbat Service!
This week’s service will feature a special farewell blessing for outgoing TSNS Director, Ali Hurewitz. Join us in thanking Ali for her many years of dedication to the Temple Sinai and Temple Sinai Nursery School communities!
Join our Nursery School pop-up choir! We will bless Ali with a song towards the end of the service and invite all the kids up to sing to her. Rehearsal is at 6:00 pm that night in the sanctuary. No RSVP needed to participate, but please let us know below if you’re coming to dinner.
RSVP for dinner here!
Family Shabbat Dinners are free to all members thanks to the support of the Temple Sinai Religious School and the Ruach Fund. When you RSVP, please consider making a donation below of $18, $36, or a custom amount to ensure we can continue and expand opportunities for families to gather and grow together here at Sinai.

Torah Study
2025-05-10 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-05-17 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)

Bat Mitzvah of Leah Zegers
2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

Tricia Davis 5K for Sinai House
2025-05-11 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 11th Annual Tricia Davis 5K for Sinai House in Rock Creek Park. Cantor Rebecca Robins will lead warm-ups at 7:45 am for the 5K before the 8 am race start time. Or sleep in a little later and walk or run through The Rainbow of Bubbles Fun Run, which begins at 9 am, with warm-ups led by Cantor Robins 8:45 am. Ample, free parking is available, and strollers and dogs are welcome for both events.
Click here to register to participate in-person or virtually or to VOLUNTEER.
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.

SinaiReads Book Discussion
2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Join us for a discussion of Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro led by Cantor Rhodes. This discussion can be joined in person at the temple or virtually via Zoom. No RSVP or registration is required to join in person or virtually at the Zoom link below.

TSMRJ Volunteering at A Wider Circle
2025-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | A Wider Circle – 9159 Brookville Rd, Silver Spring, MD, United States
Volunteer at A Wider Circle with Men of Reform Judaism – though all congregants are invited to join! 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.
RSVP

TSRS Parents' Happy Hour
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Millie’s – 4866 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States
Come kibbitz with fellow Religious School parents!
RSVP

YAWS Meeting
2025-05-15 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.

Shabbat Service
2025-05-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Join us for our weekly Shabbat Service, which will feature a special farewell blessing for our Cantorial Student Gabriel Lehrman, who will be the new Assistant Cantor at Temple Emanuel in Denver. We will also welcome our new Executive Director, Lee Levitt.
Click here for livestream.
The service will be preceded by an oneg at 6:00 pm, sponsored by the TS clergy team in honor of Gabriel Lehrman’s cantorial ordination and to welcome Lee Levitt as Temple Sinai’s Executive Director.

Tot Shabbat Storytime
2025-05-17 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.

B'nei Mitzvah of Elena Bawden and Liam Fuchs
2025-05-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

Kehillat Shabbat Service & Kiddush Luncheon
2025-05-17 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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This week! Join us for a kiddush lunch after the service. Please RSVP so we can plan appropriately.

TSRS Open House
2025-05-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Come get to know Temple Sinai Religious School! For children and their grown ups who are new to TSRS and entering grades K-3, we’ll have a morning of fun, learning, joyful community, and delicious nosh! Any questions? Email Reco Thomas at rthomas@templesinaidc.org.
Register

B'yachad Families' Picnic
2025-05-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Calling all B’yachad families! Join us after the TSRS open house for an end-of-year picnic.

Tuesday Adult Class
2025-05-20 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.
Register
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

Shabbat Service
2025-05-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-30 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-Virtual Only
2025-05-24 09:15 - 10:15 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Join us virtually only this week for a discussion of the Torah reading for the week led by our clergy. No RSVP necessary.
Visit the Google Classroom

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.
Register
