Weekly Newsletter of Temple Sinai
February 3, 2016
24-25 Shevat 5776
sanctuary
Worship Times
Friday, Feb. 5, 2016
5:30pm  Folk Service
w/ Dinner following

Torah Portion
MISHPATIM
Exodus 21:1-24:18

Friday, Feb. 12 , 2016
7:30pm  Rock Shabbat
 
Mishkan Hanefesh
New High Holiday Prayer Book
At the January meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to adopt  Mishkan Hanefesh  as our new High Holiday Prayer Book.
 
For more information, please click the photo above.

The cost of the new prayer book is $42 per set--when ordered through Temple Sinai, this price includes shipping.

We will soon begin taking pre-orders for the books, so be on the lookout.

Also, please consider donating a set to Temple in honor or in memory of someone.
New Blog Entry
Read the latest blog from our Temple
BLOGS

James Glazier

Joel Goldberg

Education:  

Judy Alexander

Please let us know if you are ill, hospitalized, or planning to be hospitalized.  Also let us know if you know of someone who is shut in, hospitalized, or in need of visitation.  Please call the Temple office or e-mail the Rabbi.


 


Folk Service and Congregational Dinner
Shabbat painting
Our next monthly Folk Service will be held this Friday, February 5 at 5:30pm.

Following the service, the congregation is invited to share a Shabbat Dinner in the Social Hall.  The dinner will be provided by the 5th grade class partnered with Brotherhood and the Social Action Committee.  

Please plan to join us for the service and dinner in which we reinforce the three Pillars of Judaism-- Beit Tefillah   (House of Prayer)   and  Beit Knesset   (House of Community) in conjunction with Beit Midrash (House of Study) .
This Saturday, February 6 @ 9:30am
Friday, February 12 @ 7:30pm
Hebrew Reading Crash Course Level 2
What: Hebrew Reading Crash Course 2
(program from NJOP)

When: Thursdays beginning 
February 4 - March 17 
7:00-8:30pm

Where: Temple Sinai
 
Do you have basic Hebrew reading skills but would like to increase your reading ability and prayer understanding?
 
This follow-up course to Level 1 enables participants to strengthen their Hebrew reading skills for increased fluency. Participants read (and even sing) passages in the text and develop their reading comprehension by learning to identify prefixes, suffixes and root words. Participants will also learn approximately 100 new vocabulary words.
 
This course is free and open to anyone desiring to increase their reading and comprehension Hebrew skills.  This is not a conversational Hebrew class.

To sign up, please call 802-862-5125 or email info@templesinaivt.org

NEW Adult Education Class | Begins March 1
We've learned about ancient history and studied modern Zionism. In this class we will look at what the country of Israel is like today.  The six issues to be explored are: 

1)   Democracy in Israel vs American democracy. 
2)   Economics and settlement.  Socialism vs free market economics in Israel.  Settlements patterns in Israel through history
3)  Ethnicity in Israel. 
4)   Religious expression in Israel.  Freedom of religion and freedom from religion.   
5)   The military in Israeli life.  Who serves and how do they serve?   
6)   War and peace, justice and security.  Roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict, its history and future.

Bruce Hicken will teach this class, which will meet on Tuesdays in March-April:  3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/12 at 6:30 p.m. 

This course is free to Temple Sinai members and $50 for non-members.  To register, email  info@templesinaivt.org or call 802-862-5125

Upcoming Onegs
February 05 | Dinner provided by 5th Grader Class,
                        Brotherhood, and Social Action Committee

February 12 | OPEN~Sign-Up today for this mitzvah

February 19 | OPEN~Sign-Up today for this mitzvah

February 26 | OPEN~Sign-Up today for this mitzvah
Temple Sinai Fun Facts
In preparation of our 50th Jubilee Celebration, each week, we will be sharin g a "Fun Fact" from our 50 year history.
The name "Temple Sinai" was chosen based on a suggestion from Rabbi Snyder from Sinai Temple in Longmeadow, MA. 
Rabbi Snyder came to Burlington to assist us in getting started and suggested the name.

Learn more about our history by reading  A History of Temple Sinai  written by David Greenberg

Don't forget the SAVE THE DATE for our Jubilee Celebration!
June 24-26, 2016
  COMMUNITY EVENTS / INFORMATION TO SHARE
February 18 @ Noon ~ Ohavi Zedek


Click Here for more information.
UVM's Billings Hall Library ~ February 18 @ 7:30pm


Click HERE for more information.



Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Carolyn and Leonard Miller Center for Holocaust Studies
Center for Holocaust Studies
Click the photo for more information about upcoming events!
Youth Group Events



Check out the events that you can participate in through Young Judaea by clicking here .


Weisbein Scholarship | Now Accepting Applications
Study in Israel

The Weisbein Scholarship Fund is presently awarding grant aid to high school students interested in summer or school year programs in Israel. Nancy and Joel Hart established the Weisbein Fund in memory of their son Benjamin.


Mitzvah Corps connects Jewish teens with amazing summer travel and social justice experiences throughout North & Central America and in Israel. Participants spend their summer exploring new places, learning about new cultures and building new relationships with Jewish peers from all over the world. This summer, choose from over 12 unique sites with a diverse set of content and program lengths ranging from 1-4 weeks. We proudly offer matching scholarships with congregations up to $250, and anyone who registers before January 1st  will receive up to $400 in early-action discounts! This is the summer to make a difference in the world. Do it with Mitzvah Corps. For more information visit   mitzvahcorps.org   or call  212-650-4071 .
Once in a Lifetime Opportunity!
  URJ Kesher  

I nvite Temple Sinai young adults to be a part of a once-in-a-lifetime experience that has already been shared by more than 400,000 young adults and counting.

As the only Birthight Israel trip affiliated with Reform Judaism, the URJ Kesher experience embodies values important to our congregation - inclusive, open-minded, inspirational and fun.

Explore the stories of our alumni and plan to Go Kesher!

Registration opens on February 1st at www.gokesher.org.

Don't let our young adults miss out!
NFTY Summer Opportunities
NFTY Summer Experiences Logo

Adventure awaits--begin your journey!
Click the graphic to learn how >>>>>
For fun, up-to-the minute Temple News,
 L ive Streaming Available for Worship

Can't attend services at synagogue? Missing a special event? If you'd like to view worship services on the internet please contact the office each Friday by noon to get access information.
  FUNDRAISING
H annaford Card Fundraiser
Hannaford Cards are Available for SALE in the Temple Office!

Take advantage of this EASY and Convenient Fundraising effort!

50 FAMILES SPENDING $200 per MONTH for a YEAR
EARNS TEMPLE $6,000!!!!
 
Any questions, email Barbara -- or call her at 985-9329.

Temple Sinai 
500 Swift Street,South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-5125

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
Email Temple Sinai:  info@templesinaivt.org