A lot has happened over the past few weeks as our construction team has taken advantage of our schools’ Spring and Passover Breaks! The exterior plating of the awning covering the new South Entrance has been installed, an important final step in weatherproofing the awning. Just south of the South Entrance, more concrete has been Continue Reading »
It’s springtime at Temple Sinai and the cherry trees planted in the fall are now blooming! For those who have driven to the temple this past week, you have probably noticed that the west end of the parking lot has been re-opened, now with the new sidewalk, safety bollards, and Temple Sinai monument sign. On Continue Reading »
The upper level of the South Addition is in great shape with only a few installation pieces remaining, including A/V and some glass railing. While the doors to the South Addition are not yet ready to be opened for general use, the upstairs is largely clean and clear of construction. Over the past couple of Continue Reading »
Major work has started on the exterior of the South Addition over the past couple of weeks! Concrete has been poured for the new South Entrance stairs and covered entryway. The South Stormwater Retention Structures, expected to add over 3,000 gallons of stormwater retention capacity to our already-completed Sanctuary Stormwater Retention Pond, is now being Continue Reading »
Over the past couple of weeks, significant work has been done to install the new doors in the South Addition—in particular the new secure school wing doors. Additional layers of security for our schools is a major component of this project. The news doors can be automatically locked with fob-only access so that only authorized Continue Reading »
When we were in our twenties in DC, we didn’t really have a Jewish home here. We would “shul-shop,” checking out a rotating series of High Holiday services at various temples, synagogues, and sometimes at GW Hillel, and sometimes hosting or joining friends for Shabbats and Seders. We got married and right around that time Continue Reading »
While the holidays are a time for rest and relaxation for many, the South Addition construction continues at full speed! In the past couple of weeks, the hardwood flooring and carpeting has been added in the new rooms and interior doors have been installed. The windows and lights have been completed and the space is Continue Reading »
This is the 30th anniversary of Temple Sinai’s first B’not Mitzvah class. Rabbi Mindy Portnoy was our teacher. Eleven people participated in the ceremony on November 13, 1993. All five of the “alums” of that class who live in the DC Metro area celebrated our anniversary at the Kehillat Shabbat service on December 2, 2023. Continue Reading »
The South Addition is getting closer and closer to completion! The South Entrance glasswork, called “the storefront” in construction terms, has been installed along with the other windows. Additionally, lighting and custom wood ceiling work has been completed and tile flooring has been installed in the upper and lower lobbies. Walls are now being finished Continue Reading »
The construction contractors are diligently working to prepare the South Addition for our celebration on October 27! Finishing is being installed across the different areas of the addition. On the exterior, the rain screen is being installed with more tracks and panels being added each day. Inside, the ceilings are being installed with drywall, lighting, Continue Reading »