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Friday, April 28
6:00 PM Festive Prozdor (appetizers)
6:30 PM Israel Shabbat Service
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Saturday, April 29
9:15 AM
Torah Study
10:30 AM
Shabbat Service - B'nai Mitzvah of Hannah Thier and Jessie Wiener
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Make Signs and Join Us at the People's Climate March this Weekend
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Friday, April 28 after services and Saturday, April 29 at 11:15 AM
Are you participating in the People's Climate March? Join your fellow marchers as we create compelling signs for the march on Friday after services in the Social Hall. We'll bring the art supplies. You bring the creativity. If you'd like to march with the Temple Sinai contingent, meet us in the courtyard between the Newseum (555 Pennsylvania Ave NW) and the Canadian Embassy at 11:15 AM on Saturday. From there, we'll connect with other faith groups for music and marching. Questions? Contact
Robyn Miller-Tarnoff.
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Brotherhood Hoedown & Chili Cook-Off
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Saturday, April 29 at 7 PM
Y'all come, y'hear, to the (rescheduled) Hoedown and Chili Cookoff.
This year we are aiming to make it even more family friendly, since everybody - parents and kids alike - gets into Texas-style line dancing. And we have the same super dance teacher everybody loved at our hoedown a couple of years ago.
Round up some friends. Let's make it a big and happy party.
Family friendly prices: Adults $20. Kids $5. And family friendly food: chili, tacos, brownies, ice cream, soda (and beer for the grownups). Walk-ins are welcome, but please
RSVP now.
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Sunday, April 30 at 3 PM
TSWRJ hosts a lively discussion with celebrated author, Maggie Anton about her latest book
50 Shades of Talmud.
Amusing. Seductive. Stimulating. We're talking about the Talmud? That's right. Take fifty actual Talmudic discussions, mix in pithy sayings (appropriate and inappropriate) by luminaries from Mae West and Amy Schumer to George Washington and Gandhi, add a few cartoons, and voila, delighted and enlightened readers will come away with a new perspective on what the ancient Jewish sages say about our most intimate relationships. (amazon.com) Please RSVP to
Sally Kranz.
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Visit the Infinity Exhibit with Temple Sinai
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Thursdays, May 4 at 9:30 AM and May 11 at 9 AM
Rabbi Hannah Goldstein will lead this two part adult education session. Our first meeting will be at Temple Sinai where we will study the Jewish notion of "Infinity." We will particularly focus on the Kabbalistic concept of Ein Sof, and how expansiveness and limitation impact our notion of God and ourselves. Refreshments will be served.
The following week we will experience an artistic rendering of "Infinity" by visiting Yayoi Kusama's "Infinity Mirrors" exhibition at the Hirshhorn Museum. Transportation from Temple Sinai is provided. RSVP now.
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Temple Sinai Good Neighbor Program Update
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After many months of waiting, our family from Afghanistan arrives Thursday, May 4! We are welcoming Abdull, his wife, Zeya, and their four children, aged 8, 7, 4 and 3 months. We are in the process of finding an apartment for the family and gathering furnishings that will make them comfortable after their long trip and the dramatic change in their circumstances. We hope to introduce them to Temple Sinai community as soon as they feel secure in their new environment.
We have acquired some furnishings for our family's apartment but are in need of additional items including a couch (or small sectional) in excellent condition, occasional furniture, a new model large TV, nightstands, a table with 6-8 chairs, a rocking chair and new beds, twins and a queen. Please contact
Catherine Ribnick if you have items that you think would make a house a home.
Stay tuned for regular updates and t
hank you for your support!
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Tot Shabbat Service & Dinner
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Friday, May 5 at 6 PM
Join us for our monthly Tot Shabbat service and plan to stay for the following participatory dinner. RSVP now. |
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SOCIAL ACTION (1968-PRESENT)
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Social Action has been an important part of Temple Sinai's mission since its inception. The Archives Committee has curated a selection of photos and documents that highlight the temple's activities. Visit the display which is housed in the library, on the shelves to the left as you enter. Perhaps you'll recognize yourself or someone you know!
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Mazel tov to...
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Benjamin Fisherow & Andrea Harnett on the birth of their granddaughter Caroline Zoe Fisherow, daughter of Simon Fisherow and Carlie John.
We Extend Condolences to...
...Mark Williams (Elizabeth Workman) on the death of his mother, Dene Williams.
...Sumner and
Phyllis Myers on the death of their nephew
Charles Carlos Myers, son of David and Cuca Myers.
...Mark Cohen (Holly Rosenkrantz) on the death of his mother, Sarah Cohen.
Rides to Temple Services & Programs
To request a ride, please contact SinaiCares Coordinator
Karen Auerbach (202-363-6394 x215) at least 4 days in advance.
SinaiCares. Be part of our caring community.
Learn more.
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TRICIA DAVIS 5K WALK/RUN FOR SINAI HOUSE
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Sunday, May 14 at 8 AM in Rock Creek Park
Celebrate Mother's Day by running or walking as a family and still have time to take mom out to brunch after the race.
A cut-out footprint with each registrant's name is winding up the staircase near the Religious and Nursery schools, so REGISTER NOW as a walker or a runner to help us reach our goal of 400 registered participants this year! Won't be in town? You can still register as a virtual runner (donate without racing). Register by May 1st to be guaranteed to receive a T-shirt.
NEW THIS YEAR! You can start a team or join a team, and also create your own Personal Fundraiser Page. There will be an award to the person who has the most donors contributing to his/her Personal Fundraiser page. Set yours up now and send the link to your friends and family!
Become a Sponsor! Donate at the $500 level or above to have your name or company logo on the race T-shirt and website. Find out more about sponsorship opportunities at SinaiHouseDC5K.com or email us. Your company logo must be received by Friday, April 28th to be included on the T-shirt.
Join our Sunday Morning Training Group! Joe Fuld and friends meet outside the Religious School parking lot entrance. at 8:30 AM on Sunday mornings when religious school classes are scheduled. Contact Joe if you have any questions.
Proceeds from this event will directly benefit Sinai House in its mission to enable families to move from homelessness to independence by providing safe and affordable housing, comprehensive social services and financial support. We run, walk and celebrate to honor the memory of Tricia Davis, a founder and early supporter of Sinai House. Tricia brought energy, excitement and passion to everything that she did, and Sinai House was no exception.
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The New Jewish Writer: Themes and Identity
Instructor: Rabbi Mindy Avra Portnoy
April 26, May 3, May 10 at 8:15 PM
Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St NW
This class will focus on short stories as an introduction to several outstanding Jewish American authors of the 21st century. Our main texts will be Molly Antopol's The Unamericans (2014), Erika Dreifus' Quiet Americans (2011), and David Bezmozgis' Natasha (2004). The classes will incorporate both lecture and discussion. Copies of the texts will be made available in class, but students are particularly encouraged to purchase or borrow from local libraries.
Register now.
WRJ Mid-Atlantic District Area 4 Day:
Panel Discussion: Building Coalitions
Saturday, April 29, 1-3 PM
American University, Letts Hall (4400 Massachusetts Ave NW)
Keynote Speaker: Leslie Brier Member of North American Advisory Board of the World Union for Progressive Judaism and United Nations team. Gabrielle Grunau and Leslie Brier will lead a panel discussion about building coalitions. Bobbe Mintz and Fran Rothstein will represent Temple Sinai. Space is limited. For more information or to RSVP please contact Gabrielle Grunau (301-229-7630).
Jewish Teen A Capella Auditions
Sunday, April 30 at 10:30 AM
Home of Katie Manyin (4623 Maple Avenue, Bethesda)
Marak Hayom, a teen-run a cappella group for Jewish high schoolers, is holding auditions for next year. If you are entering 9th-12th grade and would enjoy performing throughout the DC area at concerts, religious services, bnai mitzvot, and workshops, we would love to meet you! We rehearse and eat bagels together every Sunday morning in the Bethesda area. To audition, p
lease prepare a song of your choice (any genre, approximately 1 minute in length).
For information, please contact:
Samantha Redlich.
JUFJ Ward 3 Paid Family Leave Brunch Meeting
Sunday, April 30, 11 AM-1 PM
Home of TS Member Sherry Ettleson (4601 Ellicott Street NW)
Join JUFJ's Ward 3 Paid Leave Campaign stalwarts for brunch! Get an update about threats already looming. We need essential start-up funding in the 2018 DC budget - which Mayor Bowser didn't include in her budget proposal. Unbelievably, we also need to also gear up to defend our policy - local big business is trying to undermine our program and want to rewrite the law we fought for. Seriously inadequate "alternatives" have already been proposed - including by Ward 3 CM Mary Cheh, who is also key to securing startup funds in the budget! Mary Cheh really needs to hear from us to make Paid Family Leave a reality.
RSVP now.
Climate Change Course
Mondays, May 1, 8 and 15 from 7-9 PM
Hera Hub DC, 5028 Wisconsin Ave., NW, #100
Climate Change Group
is offering a a highly interactive three-week course on how to talk about climate change. Would you like to be more comfortable talking about climate change with friends and family who are not convinced it's a serious threat? This course is free, although organizers are requesting a $20 donation to defray costs. Register now.
Knowledge Commons DC Class
Tuesday, May 2, 7-9 PM
11 Dupont Cir., Suite 400
The
Washington Lawyers' Committee will host a free
Knowledge Commons DC
class about privatization of our prison system, taught by
former Public Defender and award-winning trial lawyer
Alec
Karakatsanis.
Space is limited.
RSVP now.
Mammos & Manis
Thursday, May 4, 6-9 PM
Temple Sinai
All are invited to an evening to learn about The Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer. Meet Dr. Brem and hear her life-saving message, plus enjoy complimentary Varnish Lane manicures and celebrate Mother's Day with an incredible group of women. Snacks, cocktails and cupcakes will be served. Contact Sarah Friedman or Julie Schuman (TSNS parents) with any questions.
Dr. David Dalin @ National Archives
Thursday, May 4 at 7 PM
National Archives, William G. McGowen Theater (
Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street, NW)
Dr. David Dalin will speak about his book, "Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court." $36 Reserved seating @ Archives and supper reception at Teaism, 400 8th Street, NW, prior to the event. $10 Reserved seating @ Archives Free General Admission. Registration required.
RSVP now.
WMATA Action: Fund It, Fix It and Make It Fair
Sunday, May 7, 4-6 PM
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 3rd and I Sts., NW
Join Temple Sinai's WIN Core Team, Sinai WIN supporters, AIM, BUILD, VOICE & other IAF community leaders to press the WMATA board and DMV officials for dedicated funding for a world-class subway and bus system that does not sacrifice middle-class jobs. More info? Email
Barbara Kraft.
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Monday, May 8 at 12:45 PM
Daytimers
Thursday, May 11 at 7:30 PM
A Conversation with Israel's Ambassador to the US, Ron Dermer
(tentative)
Friday, May 12 at 6:30 PM
SinaiCares Shabbat Service & Dinner.
RSVP for dinner.
Wednesday, May 17 at 7:30 PM
TSWRJ Annual Meeting.
RSVP.
Friday, May 19 at 8 PM
Shabbat Service with Confirmation
Wednesday, May 24 at 7:30 PM
Temple Sinai Annual Meeting
Thursday, June 1 at 7:30 PM
Michael Chabon & Ayelet Waldman: Kingdom of Olives & Ash.
RSVP.
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