• Torah
    Our Torah Scrolls Torah
  • Temple Sinai
    Our New Building Temple Sinai
  • Sinai Doors
    Miriam dancing with the Israelites having crossed the Reed Sea crafted by Harry Weinberg 1997 / 5757. Sinai Doors
  • Ner Tamid
    The eternal light for our Sanctuary. Ner Tamid
  • Sinai Stained Glass
    Design representing the continuum of life. Created 2010 / 5770. Sinai Stained Glass
  • Shabbat
    Come celebrate the JOY of Shabbat at Temple Sinai. Shabbat

Welcome to Temple Sinai

Established in 1962, Temple Sinai is a community of approximately 135 diverse households affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) All residents of Northern Nevada and visitors are welcome to any of our programs, worship services, and other activities. Click here to read our history.

What's Happening at Temple Sinai

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Temple Sinai's
Purim Celebrations
Saturday, March 15 at 6pm
Sunday, March 16 at 10am

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Temple Sinai's
Passover Seder
at the Atlantis Casino
Monday, April 14, 2014

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Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
Hebrew
Prayer Class
Starting January 21, 2014

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Rosh Chodesh
Women's Monthly Learning

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Rabbi Ethan Bair's
High Holy Days Sermons, 5774

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See what's coming up
on our extended
Online Calendar

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Temple Sinai
Rabbi's Blog

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Temple Sinai
President's Blog

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  • Meet the New Rabbi
  • Social Action
  • Contribution Opportunities
Rabbi Ethan Bair Temple Sinai welcomes Rabbi Ethan Bair. Rabbi Bair grew up in Boston where he was raised by spiritual seekers who rediscovered their Judaism through the Jewish Renewal movement. A graduate of Oberlin College and a former Fulbright scholar to Germany, Rabbi Bair was ordained at the Reform seminary, Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles, in 2011. He wrote his Rabbinic thesis on...  Click HERE to read more >>  
social action The Jewish practice of Tikkun Olam (to heal the world) is very important to our synagogue family. Temple Sinai had been involved in our local community through helping to house the homeless (Family Promise), spending time helping out at the local food bank (FBNN), helping to feed the hungry through our High Holy Days Food Drive, and encouraging our community leaders to make socially conscious policies and laws (ACTIONN). Visit our Tikkun Olam page to learn more.
tzedakahWe have many Temple funds to choose from: General Fund, Capital Fund, Cemetery Fund, Community Education Fund, FF&I Fund (Furnishings, Fixtures & Interiors), Maintenance Fund, Music Fund, Oneg Fund, Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, Religious School Fund, and Ritual Fund. Click here to make a donation.

Upcoming Events

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Mar 12, 2014 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Talmud Study

MAR
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4:15pm Mar 13, 2014 - 5:30pm Mar 13, 2014
Torah for Tots (Purim)

MAR
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Mar 14, 2014 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Services

MAR
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Mar 15, 2014 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Temple Sinai Purim Party

MAR
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Mar 16, 2014 10:00am - 12:00pm
Religious School Purim Celebration

MAR
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Mar 16, 2014 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hebrew School

MAR
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Mar 18, 2014 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Pray with Meaning and Understanding

MAR
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Mar 19, 2014 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Talmud Study

MAR
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Mar 21, 2014 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chavurah Shabbat Services

MAR
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Mar 23, 2014 10:00am - 12:00pm
Religious School

MAR
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Mar 23, 2014 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hebrew School

MAR
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Mar 26, 2014 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Talmud Study

Temple Sinai at 50: A Look Back

Temple Sinai at 50: A Look Back