“A community is too heavy for anyone to carry alone.” ~ Deuteronomy Rabbah 1:10 Temple Sinai is a community and we rely upon the energy, commitment, and expertise of our members in order to fulfill the vision and mission of our synagogue. The work of our committees makes this possible. The committees allow members to […]
About Marilyn L. Rappaport
Posts by Marilyn L. Rappaport:
The Year Ahead
The new year at Temple Sinai has begun, a year in which we hope you’ll find engaging services, interesting programs, entertaining social events, and the opportunity to do mitzvot. I invite you to renew your membership in our Temple and renew your commitment to greater participation in our dynamic community. Your membership supports our core […]
It’s June!
This month, we hosted an oneg to celebrate our incredible Temple Sinai volunteers who give their time and energy for our community. Our members create and work on presenting enjoyable programs, help with religious school and education, participate in social justice initiatives, reach out to those in need, and serve on our committees. Click here […]
A Message from the President
Next month is our annual Congregational meeting as well as our annual membership renewal. I urge everyone to participate in both. The latter is needed every year to define the size of our community and decide upon our resource allocation. The former, the annual meeting for Temple Sinai, is when we vote on the Board […]
Strategic Planning
How do we define strategic planning? The planning process is the framework within which policies are formed, budget and fundraising goals are set and membership needs are projected. We will look at who we are as a Congregation and how we are to fulfill our unique purpose in the world. We will focus on the […]
Board Nominations Open
Temple Sinai is seeking input from our members about who would make a great ambassador and advocate for our synagogue. Our new fiscal year begins in July and we are seeking nominations for the Board of Trustees to begin July 1. If you think you know a current Temple member in good standing who would […]
Kehillah Means Community
Temple Sinai is an inclusive Jewish community that encourages members to fulfill their unique purpose in the world. Temple Sinai is a community that learns, cares for one another, and promotes Jewish practice, culture, and tikkun olam (healing the world). How do we build our community? We do this by being inclusive and welcoming to […]
Top Ten Reasons for Volunteering
#10: Volunteering is good for you. Volunteers are happier and healthier than non-volunteers, and live longer. Experts have shown that focusing on others can reduce stress and that the positive emotions, such as those linked to volunteering, can strengthen the immune system. Volunteering can thus be both physically and psychologically rewarding. #9: Volunteering saves resources. […]
October is my favorite month…
It is a new year and a time not only to look inward but to look outward. It is a time to celebrate and embrace the relationships we share as a congregation. Each of us has a story, a reason for being part of Temple Sinai. Some of you have been members of this congregation […]
Annual Meeting
The Congregational Meeting was held this past weekend and I would like to thank all of the Board Members and Members of the Congregation who participated. Our new Board of Trustees was voted on and the slate approved; a number of changes that have been in the pipeline for years were made to the By-Laws […]