3405 Gulling Road, Reno, NV 89503
3405 Gulling Road, Reno, NV 89503
Social justice is a unifying mandate of Reform Judaism, central to who we are and what we do as a community at Temple Sinai in contributing to Tikkun Olam, the repair of the world. There are four ways in which we engage in social justice. While each category of focus has a different scope and purpose, together, these four approaches contribute to the repair of society, locally, nationally, in Israel, and around the world. To learn more about any of the topics below, get involved, or bring an issue to our attention, please click the button below.
If you have any questions about volunteering for an activity, please email or call the mitzvah contact listed below. To sign up for an event, click on the “Sign Up Here” links below. When the signup sheets open, click the sheet tab for your event and add your name.
Jewish residents of Senior Living communities may be unable to attend services at Temple Sinai due to physical limitations or difficulties with transportation. Members of the Social Action Committee reach out to offer brief Shabbat services at Kylie Ranch Senior Living. Together, we light candles, drink wine, eat challah and say prayers. We enjoy visiting with the residents and learning about their history and their lives. Contact Jeff Gingold to get involved or if you know of another senior living community that would like us to visit.
Our Place provides emergency shelter and supportive services for women and families experiencing homelessness in our community. Located on a 20-acre campus, we offer a safe, secure environment where women, families, and senior women can access temporary housing while working toward permanent housing solutions. Click to learn more about Our Place.
Eddy House creates a safe environment for homeless and at-risk youth to develop the life and job skills necessary for sustainable independence. Click to learn more about Eddy House.
Each year, Temple Sinai proudly sponsors Northern Nevada Pride as part of our ongoing commitment to inclusion, justice, and love for all. Together, our members march joyfully in the Pride Parade and host an informational booth at the Pride Festival, where we share the warmth of our Jewish community and our message of welcome for LGBTQ+ individuals and families. We are honored to stand in solidarity and celebration with our neighbors across Northern Nevada.
~Pirkei Avot 1:2
At Temple Sinai, we believe in rolling up our sleeves and putting our values into action. Whether it’s sorting food at the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, joining a river clean-up crew along the Truckee, or pitching in where help is needed most, these hands-on mitzvah projects are powerful ways to express loving-kindness—gemilut chasadim—in real and meaningful ways. Along the way, we build new connections, strengthen our community, and make a tangible difference.
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~ Proverbs 21:21
At Temple Sinai, we believe that giving isn’t just a kind gesture—it’s a sacred responsibility. Throughout the year, we invite our community to support meaningful tzedakah projects through financial gifts or donations of food, clothing, and other essential items. One of our cornerstone efforts is the annual High Holy Day Food Drive, where we come together to help feed those in need across Northern Nevada.
Tzedakah—righteous giving—isn’t simply charity. It’s a fundamental part of living Jewish values and helping repair the world, one act of generosity at a time.
~ Elie Wiesel
At Temple Sinai, social justice means not only lending a hand, but also raising our voices. Through the efforts of our Social Action Committee and our rabbis, we engage in advocacy to bring Reform Jewish values into the public square. Whether we’re working to advance LGBTQIA+ rights, promote interfaith cooperation, or support vulnerable populations, we believe in speaking up for dignity, equality, and compassion.
Our rabbis are active leaders in this work—Rabbi Benjamin Zober serves on the Coordinating Council of the Nevada Interfaith Association (NIA), and both Rabbi Sara Zober and Rabbi Benjamin Zober are deeply involved in local LGBTQIA+ advocacy.
Want to know more about our current campaigns or get involved? Reach out to the rabbis at [email protected].
This essential program trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the foster care system. To get involved, call 775-786-0830 or visit washoecasafoundation.com.
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