Is it really safe to do what we want – when we want, with or without masks? I really want to say to you, “Yes, be free,” and for us to do that as a Jewish Community here at Temple Sinai. But as you know the reality of the pandemic slowing its course is just […]
About Michael E. Gorden
Posts by Michael E. Gorden:
Springtime is in the Air
Can you believe it is May already? Time is flying by! A year ago, I felt like time was standing still and there was nothing we could do about it. So I am happy that we are moving forward and cannot wait to see all your faces soon. The COVID risk meter is inching down […]
I Hope To See You At Sinai’s Annual Congregational Meeting!
Sinai Annual Congregational Meeting Online at 11:00 am Sunday, May 16, 2021 Click each section below to expand for complete details. Register using the form at the end of this page. Zoom links provided upon registration. Sinai members MUST register to vote at the meeting. President’s Message Annual Congregational Meeting 11:00 AM, SUNDAY, MAY 16, […]
Collaboration
I am a true believer in the miracles that collaboration can bring to one’s life. I would not have accomplished what I have done thus far with the many different projects at Temple Sinai without the teams of volunteer board and committee members. Yes, even if you have not had the time or ability to […]
Breathing a Little Easier
I can breathe a little easier these days knowing we are finally moving in the direction of beating this pandemic along with the recent news from Governor Sisolak easing up on restrictions. If you have not already been vaccinated, please, please make sure that when you have the opportunity to receive your vaccine that you […]
New Year’s (secular, of course)
What does Calendar year 2021 look like for us? I am extremely hopeful that we will be able to start gathering in-person again, in coordination with the distribution of vaccines. In the meantime, I want to recognize all of our ongoing committees, which continue to work hard to meet all of Temple Sinai’s needs. Our […]
Giving Thanks – The Rabbis’ Contract Extension
We have many reasons to be thankful for this week. First, the Board and the Rabbis have agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep the Rabbis (and Toby, Naomi, and Ramona) in Reno through June 30, 2026. This does not mean they are leaving in 2026, only that their current contract extension ends […]
Team Work, Dedication, and Hard Work!
I am still in awe at the accomplishments that we, as a Jewish Community, have demonstrated — especially during the nonstop pandemic. When they say it takes a community… it’s absolutely true. The hard work and dedication have proven that nothing that can keep us down, not even a pandemic. We were very successful in […]
Soul Searching
At the start of the pandemic, I was optimistic that this would be here and gone in just a few weeks. It was exciting to be at home more with the family at first and was nice to get a lot done around the house. As some of you know, besides my position here at […]
Decisions…
There are definitely many overwhelming thoughts and ideas — covering a broad perspective, and from all our members — on whether to open Temple Sinai for regular services and events, continue to stay closed, or ease into a phased approach toward opening as our great State of Nevada is doing. Even if we were to […]