Coffee with the Rabbi
Rabbi Goldwasser is doing a series of meetings with congregants at several different coffee shops in the towns where most of our members live. He invites you to sign up to join him at one of these gatherings to hear about what is happening in your life, what you love about Temple Sinai, and how we could do a better job in meeting your needs. It's an opportunity for him to hear directly from you and to learn about what matters to you. Click here to make your reservation. |
FRIDAY, JULY 26, 6PM
Rabbi Goldwasser's 10th Anniversary Shabbat At our Shabbat evening service on Friday, July 26, we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of Rabbi Goldwasser's spiritual leadership at Temple Sinai. Following the service there will be a very special Oneg Shabbat. This event is being generously sponsored by Sisterhood. Keep an eye open for your way to contribute to our Temple in honor of this milestone. Our Shabּbat services are every Friday night at 6PM. Join in-person or on Zoom. The Zoom meeting opens 30 minutes before the service for socializing. |
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 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. |
SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2PM
People of the Book Temple Sinai's book club meets on the last Sunday of each month at the Temple. PLEASE NOTE: our June meeting is cancelled. At our next meeting on Sunday, July 28 at 2PM, we will discuss Kantika by Elizabeth Graver. All are welcome to join our lively and insightful conversation in person or on Zoom. |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 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. |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 6PM
Shabbat by the Sea On Friday, August 2, we will meet at Allen Harbor Marina, 24 Bruce Boyer Road in North Kingstown, at 6:00 PM for a Shabbat service and potluck dinner. Dress for summer in the outdoors and feel free to bring a dairy/pareve dish to share at our potluck picnic dinner (fish is okay). We will meet under the pavilion. (There will be no service at Temple Sinai that night and no live streaming on Zoom). |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 6PM
Shabbat Guest Speaker: Rep. Seth Magaziner At our Shabbat evening service on August 9 in the Sanctuary, we will welcome Rep. Seth Magaziner as our guest speaker. Seth Magaziner has represented Rhode Island's Second Congregational District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2023. He will talk with us about U.S. support for the State of Israel and initiatives on gun control, reproductive rights, and more. Join in-person or on Zoom. An Oneg Shabbat reception in the Social Hall will follow the service. The Zoom meeting opens 30 minutes before the service for socializing. |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 6PM
Havdalah on the Beach We will celebrate "Havdalah on the Beach" on Saturday, August 10, at 6PM at Narragansett Town Beach. Enter the beach at the North Pavilion and find us near lifeguard chair 5. Please bring beach chairs. |
MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 7:30PM
Tisha B'Av Service On Monday, August 12, at 7:30 PM, we will observe Tisha B'Av, the darkest day of the Jewish year. Tisha B'Av is the anniversary of the destruction of the First and Second Temples. It is a day for mourning the brokenness of our world. We will meet in the Chapel for an evening of prayer and study about Tisha B'Av, grieve over our broken world, and hope for the future. |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 11AM
PJ Library Story Time Bring your preschool child or grandchild to the gazebo at the Garden City Center on Friday, August 16, at 11 AM for PJ Library Story Time. We'll read some Jewish children's books, play some simple games, and have a chance for families with Jewish children to meet each other. The event is co-sponsored by Temple Sinai and the Jewish Alliance. If you haven't already, sign up your child to receive free Jewish books from the PJ Library! |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 6PM
Shabbat in the Chapel At our Shabbat evening service in the Chapel on Friday, August 16, Rabbi Goldwasser will talk about the deeper meaning of the Shema, the most famous six words in Judaism, which appear in this week's Torah portion. 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. |
MONDAY, AUGUST 26
9th Annual Temple Sinai Golf Classic On Monday, August 26, Valley Country Club in Warwick will be the home of the Ninth Annual Temple Sinai Golf Classic. Enjoy this opportunity to have a great day of golf on a beautiful course, see your Temple friends, and raise support for the education of our children in our Religious School and other programs. The program will include a breakfast and lunch. Click to register now! |
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. |