Tot Sukkot Celebration
2025-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | DC
Join Rabbi Goldstein in the Sukkah for a chance to sing, dance, shake a lulav, decorate our Sukkah and participate in the mitzvah of eating in the Sukkah.
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TSMRJ Szechuan and Suds in the Sukkah
2025-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | DC
Temple Sinai Men of Reform Judaism’s big kickoff event for 5786 (2025-2026), to be held in the Temple’s Sukkah, weather permitting. We will enjoy Chinese food and beer pairings while hearing about the upcoming year. (There will be plenty of time for socializing). Please RSVP to Gary Falk.

Sh’mini Atzeret/Erev Simchat Torah
2025-10-13 | DC

Daytimers with Senior Diplomat G. Jonathan Greenwald
2025-10-13 13:00 - 14:00 | https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ONisfS2mQKq_CATDaefUHA
Is There a Day After Gaza?
Temple Sinai DayTimers and Committee for Israel Engagement and Social Justice have invited Diplomat Jonathan Greenwald, representing J Street, to address the immediate status in Israel, as well as the historical and broader context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the alternative futures that are conceivable for that conflict in this highly fluid period. There will be time for questions and comments following his presentation.
Jonathan (Jon) Greenwald, a Wilkes-Barre, PA native, has spent half a century in public service, including 30 years as a senior U.S. diplomat and 17 years as Vice President for the International Crisis Group, a prominent non-governmental conflict resolution organization. He has taught diplomacy at Lawrence University, served as the State Department’s nominee on the panel that adjudicated Holocaust-era claims for Austria, and authored Berlin Witness: An American Diplomat’s Chronicle of East German’s Revolution.
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Sh’mini Atzeret/Erev Simchat Torah Celebration
2025-10-13 18:30 - 19:30 | DC
Come prepared to dance with us at a festive service celebrating the end and the beginning of our Torah reading cycle. The service will be preceded by an oneg sponsored by the Dutton-Veta family beginning at 6:00 pm. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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Simchat Torah (office closed)
2025-10-14 | DC

Simchat Torah Community Festival Service & Kiddush Luncheon
2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:30 | DC
Join us as we gather at Temple Sinai to celebrate Simchat Torah with Temple Emanuel and Temple Shalom. The service will be followed by a kiddush luncheon.

Daytimers Social
2025-10-15 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!

TSWRJ Mah Jong
2025-10-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
Join the TSWRJ mah jong! Contact Helaine Workman to join at helaine.workma@gmail.com.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-10-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

Volunteering at A Wider Circle
2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | A Wider Circle – 9159 Brookville Rd, Silver Spring, MD, United States
Volunteer at A Wider Circle with your fellow TS members! 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.
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YAWS Meeting
2025-10-16 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
2025-10-17 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
2025-10-18 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
2025-10-18 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
2025-10-18 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

Bar Mitzvah of Will Gordon
2025-10-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

B'not Mitzvah of Rhodes Brown and Erin McCormack
2025-10-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

Religious School
2025-10-19 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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Early Dismissal Form

WRJ Tour of Arlington National Cemetery
2025-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Arlington National Cemetery – Arlington, VA, USA
Tour led by docent John Morrison. This is a vehicle loop tour with presentations at each stop, along with highlighted Jewish interest spots.
Cost: $18.00
Parking: $3.00/hour (available next to the main entrance)
Limited to 30 participants. All Temple Sinai members and children under 10 years of age welcome.
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CIESJ Presents: The Attack on Civil Liberties in Israel
2025-10-19 10:30 - 11:30 | https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/FmpjsqlhRpCdmyiLBpd7Nw
A year before October 7th, the Netanyahu government launched an unprecedented attack on Israel’s judicial system—and with it, an assault on civil liberties. This radical overhaul was widely condemned by Israelis across the political spectrum and sparked weekly mass protests involving hundreds of thousands of citizens.
Today, this struggle continues as the government intensifies its aggressive campaign against civil society organizations and openly challenges judicial, security, and even military leadership. The crisis has escalated, leading to continued protests and public strikes. Israelis are taking to the streets to demand action on multiple fronts: the release of hostages, an end to the prolonged war, and a solution to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Register to Join via Zoom

Noa Sattath serves as Executive Director of ACRI (the Association for Civil Rights in Israel), Israel’s equivalent of the American Civil Liberties Union. Since November 2021, she has led the organization through its most challenging period, confronting both the government’s judicial overhaul and unprecedented human rights violations following October 7th.
Under her leadership, ACRI has fought pivotal legal battles through High Court petitions that curb government overreach, protect prisoners’ rights, defend freedom of expression, and challenge abuses of power by authorities.
An ordained Reform Rabbi, Noa previously led the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC), the Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance where she helped organize Jerusalem’s first Pride March, and MEET, a technology-focused organization affiliated with MIT that develops joint leadership programs for young Israelis and Palestinians.

In 2023, Temple Sinai established the Committee for Israel Engagement and Social Justice (CIESJ) to grow Temple Sinai’s engagement in issues concerning Israel, to support Israel’s as it strives to achieve its ideals as a Jewish and democratic State, and to work with the wider Jewish community to achieve these objectives. Learn more.

Confirmation
2025-10-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Temple Sinai – 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United States
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Early Dismissal Form

Bereavement Support Group
2025-10-20 10:30 - 12:00 | DC
Sinai Cares Staff Clinical Social Worker Deborah Gordis will be facilitating an 8-week adult bereavement support group, beginning Monday October 20, for individuals who have experienced recent loss due to the death of a parent, sibling, or spouse/partner. Bereavement groups allow those who have lost a loved one to share and process their grief with others who have experienced a similar loss.
The group will meet in person once a week on Monday mornings at 10:30 am; in cases of significant weather or illness challenges we will move to Zoom. The goal of the group is to provide a space for connection and healing within a safe and supportive environment. Group size is limited to 8-10 participants.

If you have questions about whether this group is right for you, or if you would like to participate, please reach out by email to Deb at dgordis@templesinaidc.org.

1:1 Hebrew Tutoring
2025-10-20 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-21 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-23 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.

Tuesday Adult Class
2025-10-21 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.
Visit the Google classroom.

Noar & Temple Teens
2025-10-21 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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TSMRJ Offsite Gathering
2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | DC
The Brotherhood will gather at local restaurant each month on the fourth Thursday (but not in November; we’ll compete in World of Beer’s Trivia Night on the 3rd Tuesday that month) to socialize and discuss upcoming Brotherhood events. To RSVP and get this month’s location, contact Gary Falk.
