Temple Sinai

Torah Study
2025-06-21 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-06-14 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-06-07 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-05-31 09:15 - 10:15 (America/New_York) | 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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Click to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 839 7118 5697)

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.

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).

YAWS Meeting
2025-06-19 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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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.
Click here for livestream.

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

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

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.

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

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

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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World Pride Shabbat at Adas Israel
2025-06-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
We’re heading to Adas Israel Congregation (2850 Quebec St. NW) for World Pride Shabbat!
Join Bet Mispachah, DC’s LGBTQ+ Synagogue, the World Congress of LGBT Jews, and community partners for World Pride Shabbat at Adas Israel Congregation. Join us for a joyous celebration of love, unity, and community. Come together for drinks, snacks, and a warm atmosphere to honor our LGBTQ+ Jewish community. Following the happy hour, we will gather for a World Pride Shabbat service led by Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin and clergy from around the Washington community. Let’s raise a glass to inclusivity and acceptance! Immediately following the service will be a Shabbat dinner. Space for the dinner is limited, so register as soon as possible.
6-7 pm: Happy Hour
7 pm-8:15 pm: Service
8:15 pm: Dinner ($24/person)
Register here
Note: there will not be services at Temple Sinai.

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

Tuesday Adult Class
2025-06-03 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.

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.

Sinaites' Hershey Park Year-End Celebration
2025-06-01 08:00 - 20:00 | DC
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
Register

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

Shabbat Service
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.

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

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
