During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are conducting most of our services and other events on Zoom. There are links below to join our current events and to view videos of past events. Click here for information on how to use Zoom. Click here for information on the pandemic and our congregation's response.

Raymond Buttero Zoom Concerts
​​Temple Sinai's keyboard accompanist Raymond Buttero offers piano concerts on Zoom on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 3PM.

Interfaith Poverty Conference
The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, co-chair of the National Poor People’s Campaign: A National call for a Moral Revival, will be the keynote speaker at this year's Rhode Island Interfaith Poverty Conference. The conference is an opportunity to find inspiration, knowledge and hope in the fight against poverty, injustice, and inequality. Tuesday, April 13, 10AM. Free and open to the public on Zoom.

Yom HaZikaron
Join members of the Rhode Island Jewish community on Tuesday, April 13, at 7:00 PM, in commemorating Yom Ha'Zikaron, Israeli Memorial Day. This is a day in which we honor Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. The memorial program will be held on Zoom in both English and Hebrew. For more information, contact Or Cohen at ocohen@jewishallianceri.org.

Yom HaAtzmaut Family Celebration
The Jewish Alliance is sponsoring an event to celebrate Israel's Independence Day for families with children ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, April 15, at 4:30 PM on Zoom. Families will sing Israeli songs, play some games, and learn more about Israel’s rich culture with Or Cohen, our community's shlicha (emissary). Register and find out more at www.jewishallianceri.org/independence/

Five Modern Jewish Women Who Changed the World 
As we watch the well-deserved ascendancy of Black women on the national stage, it is a good moment to consider some of the contributions Jewish women have made to shaping the modern world, from culture to politics. At our last meeting on April 15, at 7PM, Cantor Deborah Johnson will review and complete our exploration of Sarah Bernhardt, Emma Goldman, Golda Meir, Gloria Steinem, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg and discuss the issues their Jewishness raises for themselves and others.

Friday Morning Meditation 
Start your day with focus and relaxation as Rabbi Goldwasser leads a 30-minute morning meditation that includes reflections on Jewish wisdom and mindfulness. Enter the Zoom meditation room on Friday mornings at 10 AM. No prior experience in meditation is necessary or expected.

Yom Ha'Atzma'ut Service
At our Shabbat service on Friday, April 16, at 6PM, we will be celebrating Israel's birthday, Yom Ha'Atzma'ut. Our guest speaker will be Alana Deluty, a Temple Sinai member who is on a year-long program in Israel. Alana will tell us over Zoom about festivities for the nation's Independence Day.

Torah Study
Our weekly Shabbat morning Torah study on Saturday mornings at 10 AM is a chance to learn and discuss what Jewish tradition has to say to us in today's world. We explore issues of ethics, spirituality, history, philosophy and more. No knowledge of Hebrew or previous background in Torah study is needed or expected. 

Shabbat Torah Reading Service
On the first and third Saturday of each month, we have a Zoom service for reading the Torah. Our next Torah reading service will be on Saturday, April 17th at 11AM. Join us as we recite the traditional prayers and hear the words of Torah. The service also includes prayers for healing and the Mourners Kaddish in remembrance of those who have died in recent days and those who have died in past years at this season.

Faith in the Age of COVID: An Interfaith Conversation
The members of Temple Sinai and Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Cranston have enjoyed an adult education partnership for several years that has drawn our communities closer. Now, during the pandemic, we are coming together again for a Zoom conversation about how we are managing through COVID-19 and how we are addressing the challenges to a faith community through the crisis. Thursday, April 22, at 7PM.

Budgeting During COVID and Beyond
On April 29 at 7 PM, Shana Prohofsky and her Kesher coworker Tara Watkins, LICSW welcome back Scott Libman, CPA, CGMA to discuss budgeting during COVID and beyond.

Lag BaOmer Event
The thirty-third day (Lag in Hebrew letters) of the Counting of the Omer has special meaning in Jewish tradition. As we count the days and weeks from Passover to Shavuot, we pause on this special day for a celebration that traditionally includes outdoor games and bonfires. Join us on Thursday, April 29, at 8PM for a celebration of Lag BaOmer on Zoom. We'll gather around the virtual bonfire to hear the story of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai whose yahrzeit we celebrate (yes, celebrate) on Lag BaOmer. 

Religious School
Temple Sinai's Religious School is on Zoom. We are in spring vacation now. Our next meeting for grades K-7 will be on Sunday, May 4, starting at 9AM. 

Panel Discussion on Grief and Loss
Temple Sinai's Kesher Worker, Shana Prohofsky, and her colleague Tara Watkins will facilitate a panel discussion on grief and loss on Monday, May 24, at 7 PM.

Click here for recordings of past events

Worship

The best way for you to get to know us is to attend a Shabbat service on any Friday night or Saturday morning. Our worship is joyful, spiritual, and musical. Check our calendar for service times. Our Friday services are often followed by an Oneg reception. We celebrate lifecycle events like b'nei mitzvah with excitement and fun. Our holidays are a time of meaning and broad participation. We're saving a seat for you.

Learning

All of us, children and adults, learn in education programs centered on Judaism as a personal living experience. Your child can enter our Religious School as early as Kindergarten. Our students celebrate become b'nei mitzvah at age 13. Tenth graders learn in our Confirmation class. Come to our breakfast and lively adult Torah study before the morning service every Saturday morning.

Community

As a newcomer to Temple Sinai, you will be warmly welcomed. Our Sisterhood and Brotherhood sponsor congregational gatherings, like the Onegs that follow many evening services. You are welcome to join our volunteer chorus, Shireinu, which sings at Shabbat services on special occasions. Your children can join our CRAFTY youth groups for fun activities for middle school and high school students.

Clergy

In 2014, the congregation welcomed Rabbi Jeff Goldwasser. Rabbi Jeff is our spiritual leader, our counselor, and our friend. Cantor Deborah Johnson joined us in 2016. Her beautiful voice and exuberance fill our sanctuary with joy.

Social Action

We make the wisdom of Judaism relevant to the world today by taking action on current issues. We encourage you to join our "Prayer is Not Enough" network to receive action alerts on issues in Rhode Island and the world.

Membership

Judaism is not a spectator sport. To be a Jew is to be part of a Jewish community. When you join Temple Sinai you become part of a warm and vibrant community – and you become a member of our Temple family.