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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 11AM
Senior Kosher Café Temple Sinai is the host site for the Kosher Senior Café run by Jewish Collaborative Services of Rhode Island on Fridays at 11AM. The program offers kosher meals and socializing for older adults and those with physical disabilities. Reservations are required two days in advance for meals, and there is a suggested donation of $3 per meal. There is no charge for scheduled social activities. Check out the JCS website for a link to a monthly calendar of programs and menus. To make a reservation, contact Neal Drobnis at [email protected] or 401-421-4111, ext. 107. |
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 6PM
Open House Shabbat in the Sanctuary Do you know people who are looking for a congregation for the High Holy Days? Do you have unaffiliated friends or family who could be our next members? Invite them to come to our Open House Shabbat on Friday, September 13, at 6:00 PM. We'll have a wonderful service in the Sanctuary followed by a delicious Oneg of hors d'oeuvres and appetizers in the Social Hall. |
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 9:30AM
Shabbat Morning Breakfast & Torah Study Our Shabbat breakfast and Torah study meets in the Chapel every Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. A crew of volunteers prepare and serve the scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, and creamy oatmeal for all comers. Then, we'll really get cooking with study of the weekly Torah portion at 10:00 AM. When there is no bar or bat mitzvah, we enjoy an hour-long service, including Torah reading, at 11:00 AM. (The breakfast is completely free of charge. If you are looking for a way to contribute, we are always in need of people to help clean up). Click here to download the study sheet. |
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 9AM
Religious School Temple Sinai's Religious School meets on Sundays starting at 9:00 AM. |
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, NOON
Sisterhood Lunch Sisterhood will be meeting at Uno's on Route 2 in Warwick on Thursday, September 19, at noon. If you would like to join the group, RSVP to Ellen Rappoport at |
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SEPTEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 24
Tikkun Olam in the Kingdom of God Abraham Joshua Heschel as a Relevant Prophet Delve Deeper, the Jewish education initiative for greater Rhode Island, is bringing "Tikkun Olam in the Kingdom of God" to our community. The course will examine how Abraham Joshua Heschel, one of the most important Jewish thinkers of the last hundred years, applied the writings of the Hebrew prophets to contemporary issues. The course will be taught by Dr. Dror Bondi, a scholar who has worked for 20 years to bring Heschel's thought to Israel. The course will be held on Zoom on Sundays, 10AM to noon, from September 15 to November 24. Registration is $250. Please do not let cost be a barrier! For tuition assistance, contact Rabbi Goldwasser. |
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 6PM
Shabbat in the Chapel At our Shabbat evening service in the Chapel on Friday, September 20, guest speaker Marsha Miller will talk about the efforts to create a pluralistic chevra kadisha, a Jewish burial society, in Rhode Island. Our Shabbat services are every Friday night at 6PM. Join in-person or on Zoom. The Zoom meeting opens 30 minutes before the service for socializing. |
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 6PM
Shabbat in the Chapel At our Shabbat evening service in the Chapel on Friday, September 27, guest speaker Rabbi Heather Shore will talk about Jewish Collaborative Services and the programs it provides for Temple Sinai members in need of support and care. Our Shabbat services are every Friday night at 6PM. Join in-person or on Zoom. The Zoom meeting opens 30 minutes before the service for socializing. |
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 9PM
Selichot Service Our annual Selichot service, featuring Shireinu, will be on Saturday, September 28. Selichot is a service of penitential prayers that prepare us for the coming Days of Awe. We will begin with a breakfast at 9 PM sponsored by our Temple Brotherhood. The service begins in the Sanctuary at 10 PM. We will dress our Torah scrolls in their white holiday mantles and hear Shireinu and Cantor Deborah sing the haunting melodies of the High Holy Days. |
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2PM
People of the Book Temple Sinai's book club meets on the last Sunday of each month at the Temple. At our next meeting on Sunday, September 29 at 2PM, we will discuss One Hundred Saturdays: Stella Levi and the Search for a Lost World by Michael Frank. All are welcome to join our lively and insightful conversation in person or on Zoom. |
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 7:30PM
Rosh Hashanah Evening Join us in our Sanctuary or over Zoom as we declare the beginning of the Jewish year 5785. Three members of our congregation – Melanie Brasher, Linda Miller, and Leonard Green – will speak about the moments that mattered for them at Temple Sinai. This service is open to all. Please enter through the main entrance at the front of the building. There will be no admittance through the rear entrance on the lower level. |
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 10AM
Rosh Hashanah Morning Join us in our Sanctuary or over Zoom as we hear the sound of the shofar. Tickets are required for this service in person; a password is required to join on Zoom. At the Temple, please enter through the main entrance at the front of the building. There will be no admittance through the rear entrance on the lower level. |
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 10AM
Rosh Hashanah Family Service The Family service for Rosh Hashanah morning will begin at 10:00 AM in the Chapel, the same time as the main service in the Sanctuary. The service is intended for families with children up to fifth grade. The service will be led by Alana Deluty and will include song, snacks and crafts. Please enter the Temple through the main entrance at the front of the building. There will be no admittance through the rear entrance on the lower level. |
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2PM
Rosh Hashanah Shaboom Rabbi Goldwasser will lead a program for families with children up to five years old on the Sanctuary bimah. We will read stories, eat apples and honey, and take a peek inside the ark. Invite your friends and family members with toddlers and preschoolers. This program will not be on Zoom. |
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 4PM
Tashlich at Goddard Park Tashlich is a traditional Rosh Hashanah ritual in which we throw pieces of bread into a natural body of water to symbolically cast away our sins. We will meet at the beach at Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick (listed as East Greenwich on many maps) at 4:00 PM. Following the ritual, we will have a tailgate party on the beach with apples and honeycake. Bring your kids, your own bread, and a dessert to share. Most importantly, bring your sins and your desire to make a new beginning. The event will also be on Facebook Live on the Temple's Facebook page. It will not be presented on Zoom. |
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 10AM
Second Day Meditation Service To observe the second day of Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Goldwasser will lead a meditation service in the Sanctuary. The service is suitable for experienced meditators and for first-timers. We will sit in guided meditations that allow us to relax and reflect on the Birthday of the World and on the task of repentance. Attend in person or over Zoom. Tickets are not required for this service. |
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OCTOBER 11 & 12
Yom Kippur Services Join us in the Sanctuary or over Zoom for our services on the holiest day of the Jewish year. Tickets and Zoom passwords are required for two services: the evening service (Kol Nidre) on Friday, October 11, at 7:30 PM, and the morning service on Saturday, October 12 at 10 AM. A Family Service for families with children up to fifth grade is open to all in the Chapel on Saturday morning at 10 AM. Yom Kippur Shaboom, for families with children up to five years old, will be in the Sanctuary on Saturday at 2PM. The concluding service of Yom Kippur will be in the Sanctuary and on Zoom on Saturday at 3:30 PM. This includes the Yizkor service at 5PM. |
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 7PM
Board of Trustees The Temple's Board of Trustees will have its next regular meeting on Zoom on the evening of Wednesday, October 9, at 7PM. |
