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24-25 Av  5777
August 16, 2017
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Mission Statement
We are a diverse, egalitarian, and inclusive community of Jews and interfaith families.  We joyfully embrace Judaism as a way of life through prayer, music, social action, celebrating Jewish holidays, lifelong learning, and life cycle events.  Through these activities, we seek to promote spiritual growth, moral values, and the social welfare of our community.
 
Vision Statement
Temple Sinai strives to be a joyful, energetic, accepting, innovative, caring, and accessible faith community.  We choose to practice and teach Jewish traditions in our community, so that Jews and Judaism will continue to flourish, both in Vermont and in an ever-changing world.  We believe that support for a safe and prosperous State of Israel is an important part of our Jewish identity.


In This Issue
Packets Mailing Soon!

The High Holidays are just around the corner.  High Holiday Packets will be mailed to members in good standing by the end of August.  If you have not already paid your commitment for 2017 or made arrangements to do so, please contact the Temple Office as soon as possible.
Social Action Opportunity

For this Mitzvah Project, we plan  to create hygiene care bags for the Homeless and Women's Shelters in Chittenden County.

All congregants are asked to participate by bringing any new, unused personal care hygiene items (preferably travel-sized) to the Temple. Desired items for the bag include: shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving cream, soap, razors, chap stick, Kleenex, wash cloths, and new or gently used socks (This is a great opportunity to clean out all the collected hotel/motel items that are taking up space in your drawers or cabinets, while helping the less fortunate at the same time!).

Items may be placed in the box located in the lounge area by the Administrative Offices.   For for more information or if you are interested in helping with this project, please contact Linda Snider at  802-777-2269 or [email protected].
Education Director's
New Blog
Why Bother? A Religious School Manifesto

On occasion I've reprinted articles of interest. This lastest one from eJewishPhilanthropy is so spot-on that I just had to share it with you. Enjoy!

2017-2018 Religious School

Registration is now open for Temple Sinai's Religious School for the 2017-2018 school year. Please click to register your child online TODAY!




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Saturday Mornings | 9:00am

Please join us for this time of study each week.  The study will meet throughout the summer, and will be led by Bruce Hicken and other lay members of the congregation.  All are welcome to join in this time of discussion and study.
History of the Jews Class
Wednesday Morning Adult Education

The Wednesday Morning Adult Education Class started reading a new book, The Jews of Spain: A History of the Sephardic Experience , by Jane S. Gerber, today.  This weekly group meets from 11:00am-Noon to read and discuss Jewish History books.  It is recommended that you purchase the book (click the photo), if you plan to participate in the class. The class is free open to everyone.

THIS CLASS WILL CONTINUE TO MEET THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER
Birthdays and Anniversaries this Week
Join us in wishing them a wonderful day and many more!

 


 

 

August 16 ~ Eliza & David Weissberger

August 18 ~ Ginny & Art Greenblott

 

 

 

 

  

August 16 ~ Marc Greenblatt

August 16 ~ Erica Issenberg

August 16 ~ Yelena Tsyrkina

August 19 ~ Joseph Gluck

August 19 ~ Rachel Needleman

August 20 ~ Stefanie Marko

August 20 ~ Stanley Selig

 
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Upcoming Community Events
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Consul General Visit

The Consul General of Israel to New England will be visiting Vermont on August 30-31.  Click below for more details.
Sara Frank Chapter
Annual Luncheon

Join Hadassah VT for their Annual Gala Luncheon on Sunday, September 10 at 12:30pm here at Temple Sinai.  Click below for more information.

FREE Trip to Israel
Create your account before Sept. 5, and guarantee your choice of dates

Eat the most delicious hummus of your life. Touch ancient ruins, visited by your ancestors for thousands of years. Wander with your besties and meet amazing new people, too. Join Kesher for your FREE Birthright Israel adventure. Create an account now to guarantee your place on the trip of your choice. Visit  bit.ly/KesherPriority today. Registration opens on September 5. Need more info? Click the image above.
Click the image for a calendar  of upcoming events.

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Throughout Vermont

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