Advocacy Playdate with Jews United for Justice
2026-04-12 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join Jews United for Justice (JUFJ) staff and volunteers and Rabbi Goldstein for a “Playdate with JUFJ” at Temple Sinai on Sunday, April 12th at 3:30 pm – 5 pm.
Come for a playdate where kids can play and you can learn about JUFJ’s parent focused advocacy efforts, including support for the Pay Equity Fund for Early Childhood educators and Paid Family Leave. Both of these programs are at risk of being scaled back, so join JUFJ as they outline how you can get involved and help support these critically important resources! Snacks and beverages will be served. Questions? Contact Abi Shakur at abi.shakur@jufj.org.
Let us know you’re coming by registering here!

Serve with Sinai: A Wider Circle
2026-04-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Volunteer at A Wider Circle (9159 Brookville Road in Silver Spring) on the third Thursday of each month, 10 am – 12 pm with your fellow members – all congregants are invited to join. Lunch is not included in this program but those interested in going to Parkway Deli afterwards are more than welcome!
If you have questions, please contact Jim Jaffe or Ed Cohen.
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Building Our Power for DC's 2026 Elections
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Building our Power and Voice in DC 2026 Elections
Everyone’s been talking about the midterms but it’s also a big year for elections in DC with open seats for mayor, at-large members of the DC Council, and delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives. Although Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) (and Temple Sinai) does not endorse candidates, we are working to make sure that all candidates are accountable to our demands for racial and economic justice.
At this interactive session, we’ll learn about threats to the city and share thoughts on the most important issues for DC decision makers to address. Then, led by Rabbi Goldstein, we’ll join other WIN congregations for a citywide action with candidates on Sunday May 17.
DC and MD residents are welcome at both events; let’s build power together!
Babysitting may be available if there is interest; please indicate on your registration form.
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What's at Stake: Montgomery County Primary
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join Jews United for Justice and area congregations for a non-partisan conversation on What’s at Stake in the Montgomery County Primary Election. We’ll break down what positions are up for election, who’s running, how public financing works, and so much more. Join us on April 19 (in person at Shaare Torah) or April 28 (on Zoom)!
Temple Sinai is a proud co-sponsor of this program.
Please register at the links below.
Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 PM, in person at Shaare Torah in Gaithersburg
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Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 PM, on Zoom
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Serve with Sinai: So Others Might Eat
2026-04-26 06:30 - 09:30 UTC
Join other Temple Sinai volunteers in serving breakfast at So Others Might Eat (71 O Street, NW) on the 4th Sunday of the month from 6:30am – 9:30am – all congregants are invited to join! Please register at least a week in advance. We have a limited number of volunteer slots and they sometimes fill up. *Once signed up, you will receive instructions for how to register as a volunteer with SOME.
​If you have questions, please contact Wendy Kahn at wlkahn44@gmail.com.
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WTF: Washington's Totally Fine!
2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
We are feeling the weight of these unprecedented times in Washington, DC. Join us to learn about what is happening from experts in our Temple Sinai congregation and spend time with our community. The evening will begin with a panel of Sinai members representing a broad range of perspectives, reflecting on how current events are impacting our community and our city.
Panelists are:

Libby Anker, Professor of American Studies and Political Science at GW University,
Becca Kelly Slaughter, Former Commissioner of the United States Federal Trade Commission,
Sam Stein, Managing Editor for the media company The Bulwark, and a contributor for MSNBC,
Steve Vladeck, Professor at Georgetown Law Center, author of NYT bestseller “The Shadow Docket”
William Wechsler, Senior Director of the Rafik Hariri Center and Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council.

The panel will be followed by pizza, beer and a chance to keep talking to each other. Join us for an evening of learning, networking, and conspiring.
While we hope you can join us in person, the panel portion of the program can be viewed virtually. Please indicate your preference when you register.
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Sinai House Homes & Hearts: Family Shabbat Dinner & Service
2026-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for Shabbat as we celebrate Sinai House.

Tricia Davis 5K for Sinai House
2026-05-10 07:45 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Celebrate Mother’s Day with us at the 12th Annual Tricia Davis 5K for Sinai House in Rock Creek Park. Ample, free parking is available, and strollers and dogs are welcome.

Maryland Primary Election Candidates Forum
2026-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Details soon!
This program will be in person at Temple Beth Ami (Rockville) on Sunday morning, June 7.
