Please join us at the next meeting of Temple Sinai's Gun Violence Prevention Group. (GVP).  We'll be briefed by area experts on how and when we can assist on two major GVP legislative actions in the early months of 2017. You can also support the GVP group by purchasing and displaying the above gun violence yard sign. Contact Steve Klitzman for details.

Over 150 people registered for the 2016 Zwerdling Shabbaton on gun violence prevention held on Saturday, November 19. For a written summary and DVD of the 4-hour event, please again contact Steve Klitzman for details.

Following news of bomb threats received by Jewish Community Centers across the country earlier this week, Temple Sinai has been in touch with local authorities and reviewed our security focus and procedures.  Fortunately no bombs were found, and there is no current threat to Jewish institutions in our area.

We were reminded of the ways that each member of our community can participate in keeping Temple Sinai safe:

• Be aware of your surroundings - if you see something that does not seem to belong such as a car or individual observing our property or a stray package, then SAY SOMETHING.  Let Temple staff know, and call 911 if you think there is a potential threat.  Our District 2 Police are nearby and are happy for us to reach out for assistance.
• Keep all doors locked, unless a Temple security staff member is present to monitor them.
• Do not let people who are not known to you enter the building behind you.
• If the fire alarm rings or an emergency is communicated by Temple staff, please stay calm and follow their instructions.

Interfaith clergy, including Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith leaders, gathered on January 9th to speak out against the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions as Attorney General.  Led by Rev. William Barber, Rabbi Jason Kimelman-Block and Rev. Jennifer Butler, over 500 clergy and lay members marched from Lutheran Church of the Reformation to the Senate to describe in detail their opposition to the Sessions nomination. Rabbi Goldstein along with Temple Sinai WIN Core Team member Cathy Goldwyn participated. 

Saturday, January 21 at 7 PM
Kick up your heels at the Brotherhood Texas Hoedown and line dance party with delicious fare from Ben's Chili Bowl. Brind a pot of your chili and compete for prizes. All ages are welcome! Purchase tickets at Tinyurl.com/ts-mrj-hoedown2017

Set in the heat of the Civil Rights Movement, the Tony-nominated Caroline, Or Change follows a black maid working for a middle-class Jewish family in Louisiana. When a small amount of money goes missing, buried tensions threaten to rip two families-and the struggling Caroline-apart. Loosely based on Kushner's provocative and personal story, Caroline features a virtuosic score from Jeanine Tesori (Tony Award for Best Original Score for Fun Home) that blends blues, gospel, and traditional Jewish melodies into a magical, show-stopping musical masterpiece.

Round House artistic director, Ryan Rilette, will be speaking at our pre-reception.

Sponsored by the Membership Committee
Tickets are $55 each. Order tickets HERE.  No ticket refunds after January 25.

Join the Temple Sinai Delegation to the Religious Action Center's Consultation on Conscience, April 30 - May 2, 2017, and learn together how to live our Jewish values.  As part of our Delegation, you're eligible for a discounted registration fee.  See http://www.rac.org/consultation-conscience-2017-registration to register.  Email Barbara Kraft if you need more information.  Spots are filling up, so best to register soon!

Recently, many Temple members have expressed a desire to get involved with advocacy and social action. The library is featuring books on Jewish traditions, laws, and history as advocates for social justice and civil rights and on fighting anti-Semitism. Displays are on the shelves to the immediate left as you enter the library, on the carousel, and on the round table.