Save the Date: Sinai Congregational Forum – Sunday, January 28, 1:00 p.m. At our October retreat, your Board of Trustees brought forward the idea of holding a Temple Sinai Congregational Forum in January. This will not be a congregational business meeting. That will take place in May or June as in previous years. We expect […]
Your Sinai Board of Trustees, Working for Our Congregation
Last Sunday your Temple Sinai Board of Trustees attended a 5-hour retreat at the synagogue, together with committee chairs and representatives. I need to thank everyone who attended, those who wanted to attend but could not; and especially Stefanie Fenton for volunteering many hours to plan and facilitate this retreat, as well as the previous […]
Shanah Tovah from your Sinai Family
Shanah Tovah! It’s always a pleasure at this time of year to see such a wonderful turnout of our congregation, as well as non-members and guests, joining us in worship. Thanks to everyone at Temple Sinai who helps out, the Board, all the committees, Mike for running our office, Tracy who sets up before and […]
MOVING FORWARD – Important Updates
Greetings Temple Sinai Family! Recently, I re-read the words of Rabbi Elazar ben Azariah. “If there is no sustenance, there can be no Torah. But, if there is no Torah, there can be no sustenance.” At Temple Sinai, we are in a new fiscal year and approaching our High Holy Days, which means we are […]
With Gratitude
It is with a great deal of gratitude that I write this message. It is clear that everyone in our community cares deeply about the future of Temple Sinai, and that we all are doing everything we can to help our synagogue prosper and progress. We have a new Board, new committee chairs and committee […]
THANK YOU!
There are several members of the Board who will be leaving after this year and I would like to thank them for their service to Temple Sinai. Their friendship and support these past years are greatly cherished. Nicole Appel joined the congregation four years ago and jumped right in volunteering, managing Facebook and chairing FASE. […]
What Happens at the Annual Congregation Meeting?
It’s time for our annual congregation meeting when the members of Temple Sinai are invited to gather in the synagogue during the months of May or June. This year our meeting is scheduled for Sunday, June 11th at 3:00 p.m. At the meeting, the Board reports on the financial condition of our synagogue, provides a […]
Notice of Annual Meeting and Agenda
In accordance with the Temple Sinai By-Laws, the congregation is hereby notified that the annual Congregational meeting will take place Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Temple Sinai. ALL MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE. Please note that only one member from each membership unit is given a vote, and members must […]
Acts of Kindness
Tikkun olam is one of the pillars of our faith and our synagogue and is often associated with a specific category of mitzvot involving work for the improvement of society. It may also refer to gemulit hasadim or acts of kindness. For many, it may be as important to act within our Temple Sinai community […]
BOARD NOMINATIONS now 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 2017 and we are seeking nominations for the Board of Trustees. If you know a current Temple member in good standing who would be a great candidate for […]