A Nuanced Understanding of Israel/Palestine; led by guest Israel educator Ruti Kadish Since October 7th, 2023, so many people have had conversations they don’t necessarily feel equipped to handle or are hesitant to engage, at a loss for words, or confused about what to believe. Others find themselves at painful odds with friends and family Continue Reading »
Our 4th – 5th Graders learn Hebrew decoding, common Hebrew-at-home vocabulary and ritual vocabulary, and holiday prayers in Chug Ivrit (Hebrew club!). Learn more
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 Continue Reading »
Our 4th – 5th Graders learn Hebrew decoding, common Hebrew-at-home vocabulary and ritual vocabulary, and holiday prayers in Chug Ivrit (Hebrew club!). Our 6th grade Hebrew program is all online, and is a 1:1 tutoring program. Learn more
Calling all religious school parents! Whether you're new to Mahjong or just looking to brush up on your skills, join the TSWRJ after drop-off when Noar is in session. We'll be offering lessons for beginners and full games for those ready to play and have some fun. For more information, contact fellow parent Heather Golde Continue Reading »
Our 4th – 5th Graders learn Hebrew decoding, common Hebrew-at-home vocabulary and ritual vocabulary, and holiday prayers in Chug Ivrit (Hebrew club!). Learn more
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.
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
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! RSVPs welcome: . Best for children ages 0-5 and their families.
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
Meet the WRJ for a hike at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center parking lot, next to the water fountain. No RSVPs necessary. Questions? Contact Liz Brenner.
Our 4th – 5th Graders learn Hebrew decoding, common Hebrew-at-home vocabulary and ritual vocabulary, and holiday prayers in Chug Ivrit (Hebrew club!). Learn more
Our 4th – 5th Graders learn Hebrew decoding, common Hebrew-at-home vocabulary and ritual vocabulary, and holiday prayers in Chug Ivrit (Hebrew club!). Our 6th grade Hebrew program is all online, and is a 1:1 tutoring program. Learn more
Calling all religious school parents! Whether you're new to Mahjong or just looking to brush up on your skills, join the TSWRJ after drop-off when Noar is in session. We'll be offering lessons for beginners and full games for those ready to play and have some fun. For more information, contact fellow parent Heather Golde Continue Reading »
Our 4th – 5th Graders learn Hebrew decoding, common Hebrew-at-home vocabulary and ritual vocabulary, and holiday prayers in Chug Ivrit (Hebrew club!). Learn more
Register: https://templesinaidc.shulcloud.com/form/j-street-u-at-ts
Come at 5:30 pm for a casual dinner and activities before the 6:30 pm Shabbat Service. RSVP 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 Continue Reading »
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.
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
Join us for a Pesachpalooza! A fun morning celebrating Pesach as a community of young families--with a story read by librarian Ruth Polk, singing and dancing with Rabbi Goldstein, crafts, and the chance to savor one last bagel before before the matzah takes over! This is a perfect event for parents, grandparents, and little ones Continue Reading »
Rabbi Noah Diamondstein will lead the reading of the Passover Story and singing of festive holiday songs. A full holiday meal will be served. We will be using the Mishkan HaSeder. Copies will be provided or you may purchase your own from the TSWRJ Judaica Shop. RSVP Registration Closes Wednesday, April 9 at 5:00 pm Thanks to Continue Reading »
Register: https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/w_jTiqYJR4ehSm4iSL5tUw
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 Continue Reading »
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!
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
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, Continue Reading »
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.
Our 4th – 5th Graders learn Hebrew decoding, common Hebrew-at-home vocabulary and ritual vocabulary, and holiday prayers in Chug Ivrit (Hebrew club!). Learn more
Our 4th – 5th Graders learn Hebrew decoding, common Hebrew-at-home vocabulary and ritual vocabulary, and holiday prayers in Chug Ivrit (Hebrew club!). Our 6th grade Hebrew program is all online, and is a 1:1 tutoring program. Learn more
Calling all religious school parents! Whether you're new to Mahjong or just looking to brush up on your skills, join the TSWRJ after drop-off when Noar is in session. We'll be offering lessons for beginners and full games for those ready to play and have some fun. For more information, contact fellow parent Heather Golde Continue Reading »
Enjoy dinner at The Parthenon (Connecticut Avenue a few blocks south Chevy Chase Circle) for dinner and a discussion about the future of The Temple Sinai Men of Reform Judaism (TSMRJ). Food and beverages are courtesy of TSMRJ. Contact Howard Oppenheim by April 19 if you plan to attend (in time to reserve the right size table).
Our 4th – 5th Graders learn Hebrew decoding, common Hebrew-at-home vocabulary and ritual vocabulary, and holiday prayers in Chug Ivrit (Hebrew club!). Learn more
Join us for a special Shabbat service followed by a festive oneg as we honor and celebrate Ellen Agler, who retires at the end of May after 17 successful years as our Executive Director! Join the pop-up choir to honor Ellen! Come at 5:45 pm to rehearse with Cantor Rhodes and sing during the service, which Continue Reading »
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
Please join TSWRJ to work the afternoon shift at the Capital Area Food Bank with an optional tour of the distribution center at 12 pm. Make a real difference in our community by performing this important work! During our shift we will pack boxes along the motorized conveyor belt or sort food donations in the warehouse. Continue Reading »
Attention Sinai Teens! Head over to the temple and help us put together gift packages to donate to a local hospital. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email us at . Please register here if you intend to come: https://form.typeform.com/to/KeqgwPxG.
Join Congregation Ramot Shalom of Be'er Shevah and Temple Sinai of DC on Sunday April 27th at 10am Eastern, 5pm (17:00) Israel for a discussion of The Third Temple by Yishai Sarid. Read a little bit about this contemporary novel classified as literature, sci-fi, fantasy, and sometimes even horror. Who will rule the holy land, and at Continue Reading »
The Jewish Community Relations Council's annual Yom Ha’Shoah Commemoration, remembering the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust, and paying tribute to the survivors and liberators in our community, will take place at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington on Sunday, April 27th. After several years of virtually commemorating this dark chapter in history, we Continue Reading »
“A Rabbi, A Reverend, and an Abortionist Walk into a Podcast” Join us at Temple Sinai for a special live taping of “Outlawed“, the groundbreaking podcast that brings real stories and urgent conversations around reproductive health, rights, and justice directly to listeners. Co-hosted by Dr. Beverly Gray and Dr. Jonas Swartz, Outlawed highlights the voices Continue Reading »
Our 4th – 5th Graders learn Hebrew decoding, common Hebrew-at-home vocabulary and ritual vocabulary, and holiday prayers in Chug Ivrit (Hebrew club!). Learn more
Our 4th – 5th Graders learn Hebrew decoding, common Hebrew-at-home vocabulary and ritual vocabulary, and holiday prayers in Chug Ivrit (Hebrew club!). Our 6th grade Hebrew program is all online, and is a 1:1 tutoring program. Learn more
Calling all religious school parents! Whether you're new to Mahjong or just looking to brush up on your skills, join the TSWRJ after drop-off when Noar is in session. We'll be offering lessons for beginners and full games for those ready to play and have some fun. For more information, contact fellow parent Heather Golde Continue Reading »
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 on the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am informally facilitated by Sinai Cares Staff Continue Reading »
Our 4th – 5th Graders learn Hebrew decoding, common Hebrew-at-home vocabulary and ritual vocabulary, and holiday prayers in Chug Ivrit (Hebrew club!). Learn more
The Undoing Of Israel: Internal Threats To Israel’s Democracy And Social Cohesion Prof. Ilai Saltzman, Director, Gildenhorn Institute For Israel Studies, University Of Maryland At Israel’s founding in 1948, its founders envisioned a country defined by humanist values and adherence to international law. Its Declaration of Independence asserted that the state will “ensure complete equality Continue Reading »
Join us for a special Shabbat service as we celebrate our 10th grade confirmands’ learning at Temple Sinai. The service will be followed by a festive oneg. Click here for livestream.
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
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! RSVPs welcome: . Best for children ages 0-5 and their families.
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
