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A Reform Jewish Congregation
500 Swift Street | South Burlington, VT 05403
For my house shall be called
a
house of prayer
for all people.
~ Isaiah 56:7
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7-8 Adar 1 5779
February 12, 2019
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FRIDAY
~ 6:30pm
Join us for the start to Shabbat followed by Kiddush and an Oneg in the Social Hall. This service will be led by Mark Leopold.
SATURDAY
~ 9:30am
Join us for our Shabbat morning services every week from 9:30am-10:30am. Our one-hour service is rooted in the traditional chanting of prayers, but includes English readings and song as well so that all can be included. (This service does not include a Torah service.) The service is a lovely, meditative, and peaceful way to start the day. Whether we have five or fifty, we'll be mixing traditional chanting with songs both old and new tunes to create a prayerful space for connection. This service will be led by Bruce Chalmer.
TORAH STUDY
~ 10:30am
Torah study with bagels/donuts and coffee will begin at 10:30am and go until Noonish. We'll look at both modern scholarship, traditional commentary, and considering how these ancient texts can help us explore our own spiritual lives, our values, and what it means to be human. This study will be led by Bruce Chalmer.
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PURIM SPIEL 2019
SHUSHAN RHAPSODY
~ The Megillah According to Queen ~
First read-through and rehearsal
TONIGHT ~ February 13 | 7:00pm
It's that time of year again - PURIM! If you are interested in being involved in this year's Purim Spiel, now is the time to step up. We need people who want to act, sing, dance, decorate, do behind-the-stage work, advertise, etc. . . . Notice we said if you "want" to, you don't have to really be able to J. Join us for an informational meeting at Temple Sinai on Wednesday, February 13th at 7:00pm. We might start assigning parts that night, so be there if you want to be on stage.
Click below to contact Karen Cote if you are interested in participating-especially if you are interested but cannot attend that night. This year's theme is music by QUEEN.
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Rabbi Edleson Will Be Away
Rabbi Edleson is currently out of the country on vacation and will return to the office on Thursday, Febraury 21. If you need assistance in any way during this time, please contact the Temple Administrator, Michael Levine via phone or email.
Rabbi Edleson will have limited access to email during his time away, so please hold all none essential communication until his return.
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Shabbat and Study with
Sh'licah Noam Wolf
Friday & Saturday | March 1-2
Join us for an great weekend
of worship and study
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Sisterhood ~ Join Today!
Joining and supporting Sisterhood is an easy way to stay connected, to make new friends, and to keep reform Judaism as a vital part of the fabric of Vermont. Your yearly dues of only $36 goes far. It helps to keep Temple a hopping, happening place and it reaches out to the communities around us.
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Two "Hoods" Are Better Than One
A Joint Temple Sinai Sis/Bro Event
The two "Hoods" are joining forces for a fun,
joint event at Champlain Lanes on Rt. 7 in Shelburne.
Bring your spouse, partner, and friends
This Sunday, February 17 | 2:00pm
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Thank You for
Your Thoughts and Prayers
Great News! Meg Cossaboom, our Choir Director and Accompanist, is feeling much better. As many of you know, s
he has been in and out of the hospital for treatment for an auto-immune disorder. She will be released from rehab on Saturday and returning home to continue her recovery. She plans to be back practicing with us soon (think Purim!). She thanks you all for your thoughts and prayers during her recovery.
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OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO ATTEND THE AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON DC IN MARCH
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Social Action Committee Meeting
Febraury 21 | 6:30pm
The Social Action Committee met on January 22, and will meet again on February 21 at 6:30pm.
We trying to identify which needs in our community and congregation we want to address. We are eager to involve as many congregants as possible and seek to collaborate with other community organizations. There is so much important work that needs to be done and we are just beginning.
Everyone is Welcome--So Join Us!
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Spiritial Committee Needs You!
When, where, and how do you feel Spiritual?
What are your ideas on how we can make our congregation even more spiritual?
What are thoughts on how can we make Temple Sinai fulfill the spiritual needs of our whole community?
What activities can we create to enhance our communal spirituality, beyond worship services?
If you are interested in helping Temple on any of these subjects please join in at our first revitalized Spiritual Committee meeting on
Tuesday, February 26 | 6:30pm
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Jewish History Study Group
Wednesdays | 11:00am
Our Jewish History Study Group has started a new book,
The Rag Race: How Jews Sewed Their Way to Success in America and the British Empire
(The Goldstein-Goren Series in American Jewish History) - Adam D. Mendelsohn.
Click the image to read
more about the book
Please join us on Wednesday as we read and discuss this work. All are welcome!
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Anniversaries & Birthdays
Join us in wishing them a wonderful day and many more!
February 14 ~ Terri & Russ Goodwim
February 17 ~ Linda & Vincent Smith
February 12 ~ Zoe Prue
February 13 ~ Marissa Needleman
February 13 ~ Sean Tooley
February 14 ~ Lisa Greenblott
February 14 ~ Susan Leff
February 15 ~ Rachel Norotsky
February 16 ~ Tim Ownings
February 16 ~ David Weissberger
February 17 ~ Jason Friedman
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Birthdays Celebration
Oneg
Friday, February
CALLING ALL
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS!
Mark your calendars, and join us
Friday,
February 22, after the 6:30pm
service
for a special Oneg
in honor of your birthday.
No need to RSVP,
just come for some cake
and to CELEBRATE!
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Throughout Vermont
Click the logo to view upcoming Jewish events sponsored by Jewish groups and houses of worship in VT.
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Click the image for a calendar
of upcoming events.
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UVM
Miller
Center for
Holocaust Studies
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Opportunies for Teenagers to Engage
Click below for more information about these upcoming VTeen events.
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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.
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