The Legacy of Housing Segregation: A Learning and Action Discussion for Temple Sinai
2023-11-29 19:30 - 20:45 UTC
Up until the mid-20th century, law and government policy enforced strict racial segregation in many of the neighborhoods where Temple Sinai members now live. How does this legacy continue to affect our lives today, and what actions can we take, in the spirit of tikkun olam, to help set things right? Join Multiracial Sinai and Rabbi Hannah Goldstein for a Zoom discussion to inform yourself and identify opportunities for meaningful responses. Advanced registration required.
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MRJ at A Wider Circle, December 2023
2023-12-07 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Men of Reform Judaism to volunteer at A Wider Circle (9159 Brookville Road in Silver Spring) on Thursday, December 7, 10 am – 12 pm. 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. Please sign up by December 1.
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Rededicating Ourselves to Democracy
2023-12-10 15:00 - 17:30
Help Temple Sinai kick off the 2024 election season!
A group of distinguished panelists will lead a discussion about democracy, the threats to it, next year’s election, the youth vote, and what each of us can do to help keep our democracy robust. There will be time for questions from the audience.
To date, panelists include:

Congressman Jamie Raskin, D-MD 8th District
Andrea Miller, Founding Board Member, Center for Common Ground
Barbara Weinstein, Director, Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism and Associate Director, Religious Action Center
Daniel I. Weiner, Director of the Brennan Center’s Elections and Government Program
Scot Wilson, Curriculum Consultant, Close Up Foundation

Panel will be moderated by Ron Klain, former Chief of Staff for President Joe Biden. Please contact Carole Brand with any questions.
The panel will run until 5pm. Following the program, we will light the Chanukah lights — truly rededicating ourselves through this work to keep our democracy healthy. We will also celebrate Rabbi Hannah Goldstein’s 10th anniversary at Temple Sinai with light refreshments at that time.
While we hope you can join us in person, this is a hybrid program that can also be joined virtually; please indicate your preference when you register.
Please register in advance by December 9.
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MLK & MRS Shabbat in the Round
2024-01-12 18:30 - 19:30
The American icon we celebrate on the Martin Luther King holiday was not only the visionary of a beloved community, but also a challenging prophetic voice, calling us to take bold action to confront racism, militarism, and economic injustice. On the Shabbat preceding the MLK holiday weekend, join us for a special service, sponsored by the Multiracial Sinai Committee, featuring congregant reflections on what this prophetic challenge means to us today and tomorrow, and how we can respond to Dr. King’s call to be changemakers in our community.
This service in-the-round will also feature music that enmeshes Dr. King’s social justice campaigns with our liturgy. The Mulitracial Sinai Shabbat begins at 6:30 pm on Friday, January 12, 2024, and will be followed by a festive oneg.

DCYB Cereal Social to Benefit Capital Area Food Bank
2024-01-16 18:00 - 19:00
Calling all Noar Students! The Davis Center Youth Board is hosting a winter fundraiser to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank. Help us help our neighbors in need by bringing a donation to our cereal social. You can support our youth in these efforts by making a donation here.

Green Team Shabbat and Family Dinner
2024-01-19 17:30 - 20:30
Join the Green Team at Shabbat services on Friday, January 19, 2024 for a special celebration of Tu Bishvat, the New Year of the Trees. There will be a climate-themed activity for children during the family dinner portion of the evening.
Following our family service, we will have a sit-down Oneg with speaker, Dan Israel. Mr. Israel is the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Compost Crew, the largest food scrap collection company in the greater Washington, D.C. area. In honor of Tu Bishvat, he will speak to us about the impact that food and food waste has on global climate change. Learn about Temple Sinai’s Climate Action Plan and what you can do both at home and at Temple to make a difference.
Family Shabbat Dinners are free to all members thanks to the support of the Temple Sinai Religious School and the Ruach Fund. Adults are welcome to join us for dinner, services and our speaker, or to join us at 6:30 for services and 7:30 for our guest speaker.
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Refugee Shabbat Service
2024-02-02 18:30 - 19:30
HIAS’ Sixth Annual Refugee Shabbat is an invitation for congregations and individuals to express their solidarity with the global Jewish movement for refugee protection and welcome. Join us for this special service where Mark Hetfield, President & CEO of HIAS, will speak.

Repro Shabbat Service
2024-02-09 18:30 - 19:30
Due to Senator Ariana Kelly’s illness, our guest speaker will now be Maryland State Senator Jeff Waldstreicher (District 18). Senator Waldstreicher is a champion of reproductive rights legislation and served as the Chair of NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland. Our Service in the Round is being held on the same Shabbat weekend as many other synagogues, as coordinated by the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW). The service will be followed by a festive oneg.
Calling all who worked on Temple Sinai’s Reproductive and Health Rights programs and events, or who attended a rally, or who provide or advocate for women’s reproductive health and rights: please join us for a photo with Senator Waldstreicher on the Bima immediately following services. Thank you for the important work you are doing!

MRJ at A Wider Circle - March 2024
2024-03-05 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Men of Reform Judaism (though all congregants are invited) to volunteer at A Wider Circle (9159 Brookville Road in Silver Spring) on Tuesday, March 5, 10 am – 12 pm. 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. Please sign up by February 29.
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WIN Political University - Affordable Housing and Home Ownership
2024-04-04 18:30 - 20:00
Reserve your spot now for the WIN University – Political Education Series!
The Winter/ Spring Political Education series aims to analyze WIN’s issue campaigns through the lens of racial and economic equity: how did we get here? What are the powers at play in each campaign? How do we move forward? Look at WIN’s power and the gap of where we need to build.
April 4th—Affordable Housing and Home Ownership
May 2 —Climate and Healthy Housing Session
Register below for any / all dates you can attend.
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MRJ at A Wider Circle - April 2024
2024-04-11 10:00 - 12:00
Volunteer at A Wider Circle (9159 Brookville Road in Silver Spring) on Thursday, April 11, 10 am – 12 pm with Men of Reform Judaism – though 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. Please sign up by April 9.
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"Undesign the Redline" Guide Training
2024-04-12 12:00 - 14:00
Volunteer as a Guide at Undesign The Redline DC at the Cleveland Park Library! Temple Sinai and the Davis Center are co-sponsors of this exhibit, which will be in the Library lobby April 11 – July 11. There’ll be public tours each week and incredible programs around the exhibit themes. Check out www.undesigndc.org, and consider volunteering at a program or being a guide – a great opportunity for college students and adults. Guide Training is at the Library, on Friday, April 12, 12 pm – 2 pm. Email Barbara Kraft, for more information.

"Undesign the Redline" Exhibit at the Cleveland Park Library
2024-04-13 - 2024-07-11
It’s not about the Metro!
Undesign the Redline is an interactive exhibit that explores the history of race-based exclusion from DC neighborhoods. The exhibit explores the history of redlining — the explicit devaluation of residential areas based on race — in upper Northwest DC and helps us understand why inequities in housing and wealth persist. How can we “undesign” these wrongs?
“Undesign The Redline DC” opens to the public at the Cleveland Park Library on Saturday, April 13 and runs through July 11. Learn more at their website or email Barbara Kraft.
Free, public events held in connection with the Undesign the Redline exhibit will explore the racial history of upper Northwest DC and create opportunities for community-building and further discussion about how we can take action to repair the breach. View the full list of these programs here.
Temple Sinai is one of the primary sponsors of this exhibit. We have been working alongside local businesses and faith-based groups to bring it to fruition.
Exhibit Sponsors: Adas Israel Congregation, Bernstein Management, Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation, Founders Bank, Friendship Heights Alliance, Historic Chevy Chase DC, National Association of Realtors, National Fair Housing Alliance, Somerset Development Co., St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, St. Paul‘s Lutheran Church, Temple Micah, Temple Sinai, United Bank

Reproductive Freedom Brainstorming Session
2024-04-18 19:30 - 21:00
Please join us at our Reproductive Freedom Brainstorm session with Rabbi Goldstein on Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 pm on Zoom. Bring your ideas for future programming and your offers to participate in this important work, as we continue to fight for abortion access and reproductive freedom. Advanced registration required to receive Zoom link.
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Montgomery County Gun Buyback
2024-04-20 09:00 - 13:00
The Interfaith GVP Network, which includes Temple Sinai, is helping to raise funds for a gun buyback event on Saturday April 20, 2024, in Germantown (see full details here). This will be the first faith-based, “up-county” gun buyback in a section of Montgomery County which has seen an uptick in gun violence in recent years. This program is being held in cooperation with the Montgomery County Offices of the Sheriff and State’s Attorney.
The Network has raised over 60% of its $30,000 goal to remove as many as 300 guns from community streets in exchange for gift cards, i.e. “Goods for Guns”. To donate to this effort, please click below.
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Green Shabbat
2024-04-26 18:30 - 20:00
Join the Green Team at Shabbat services in celebration of Earth Day. With prayers and songs on the theme of our Jewish relationship with the earth, the service will also feature guest speaker Elana Goldstein, Region Three Director of the Sustainable Food Project of the Environmental Protection Agency. Join us to learn about Temple Sinai’s Climate Action Plan, the importance of the introduction of composting at Temple Sinai to the global climate crisis, and ways you can help.
Elana Goldstein works at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency where she leads efforts to prevent and reduce wasted food, advance composting and compost use, and build awareness of the environmental impacts of organic materials disposal. She has worked at EPA for 20 years, and previous to her current role, worked on water policy and climate change. She has a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Spanish from Washington University in St. Louis. Outside of work, she is a passionate gardener, forager, composter, and cook!

WIN Political University - Climate and Healthy Housing
2024-05-02 18:30 - 20:00
Reserve your spot now for the WIN University – Political Education Series!
The Winter/ Spring Political Education series aims to analyze WIN’s issue campaigns through the lens of racial and economic equity: how did we get here? What are the powers at play in each campaign? How do we move forward? Look at WIN’s power and the gap of where we need to build.
May 2 —Climate and Healthy Housing Session
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Advocating for Abortion: Language and Myth Busting
2024-05-08 19:00 - 21:00
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE FALL.

Language is important.
Dr. Sara Imershein, doctor, educator and advocate, will lead this discussion. We will learn the tested language to best frame abortion conversations for effective advocacy, how to respond to abortion misinformation with education and evidence-based facts. We will also explore why there are no such things as functional abortion “exceptions” and understand the dangers of setting arbitrary gestational limits.

Temple Sinai Night at "Undesign the Redline" Exhibit
2024-05-09 17:30 - 19:00
“Undesign The Redline DC” is an interactive exhibit that tells the history of policies and actions that created our communities, looks at the legacies of those policies, and prompts conversations about how we as individuals and together can act for change.
We invite you to join us for Temple Sinai Night at Undesign The Redline DC on Thursday, May 9 starting at 5:30 pm as we take a guided tour of the exhibit together followed by a group discussion. We will then adjourn to a nearby restaurant for an informal drink/dinner (optional).
Learn more about the exhibit at their website or email Barbara Kraft for additional information.
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Get Out the Vote Postcard Party
2024-05-11 15:00 - 16:00
Join us at Temple Sinai in the Bet Am on Saturday, May 11, 3 – 4 pm, to “pray with your hands”: pick up VA post card packets, visit with other post card writers, and even write a card or two from your packet. Refreshments will be served.
If you can’t attend, you’ll receive alternate instructions for picking up your packets.
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America’s Jewish Future: What‘s on the Horizon?
2024-05-29 19:00 - 21:00
Washington Hebrew Congregation and Temple Sinai proudly present a panel discussion program entitled “America’s Jewish Future: What’s On The Horizon?” on Wednesday, May 29, 7 pm – 9 pm at Washington Hebrew (3935 Macomb Street, NW).
This program was inspired by Franklin Foer’s recent piece in The Atlantic, “The Golden Age of American Jewish Is Ending”. Mr. Foer will be one of the panelists in our discussion, joined by Pamela Nadell, the Patrick Clendenen Chair in Women’s and Gender History at American University, and Yolanda Savage-Narva, the vice president of Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for the Union for Reform Judaism.
The panel will be moderated by David Gregory, current CNN political analyst and former moderator of NBC News’ Meet the Press.
This special program will be open to the community and will be available at no cost. For security reasons, advanced registration is required. See link below.
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MRJ at A Wider Circle - May 2024
2024-05-31 13:00 - 15:00
Volunteer at A Wider Circle (9159 Brookville Road in Silver Spring) on Friday, May 31, 1 pm – 3 pm with Men of Reform Judaism – though all congregants are invited to join! Lunch is not included in this program but those interested in going to Parkway Deli for a pre-volunteer lunch at 11:30am are more than welcome!
If you have questions, please contact Jim Jaffe or Ed Cohen. Please sign up by May 29.
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GVP Panel: Reframing the Conversation About Gun Safety and Gun Violence Prevention with Jonathan Metzl
2024-06-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The Gun Violence Prevention Groups of Temple Sinai (D.C.) and Temple Rodef Shalom (Falls Church, VA) invite you to a virtual presentation, conversation, and Q&A with Prof. Jonathan Metzl on his new book: What We’ve Become: Living and Dying in a Country of Arms. Learn more here.
Zoom meeting information will be sent via email after you register.
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Teen SSL Days: Summer 2024
2024-06-18 10:00 - 2024-08-20 13:00
Join with other Temple Sinai teens to volunteer with great organizations while earning SSL hours this summer. Each day will be staffed by a member of our clergy or religious school team and will meet at the designated location; transportation will not be provided. Teens ages 12+ and parents are welcome to join as well.
Dates:
• Tuesday, June 18, 10am – 1pm at Temple Sinai (includes lunch)
• Thursday, August 15, 10am – 12pm at DC Diaper Bank
• Tuesday, August 20, 10am – 1pm at A Wider Circle (includes lunch)
Please register in advance. Email Jenny Cohen with any questions.
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Poor People’s Campaign Moral March on Washington and to the Polls 2024
2024-06-29 09:30 - 14:00
Join Temple Sinai at a historic assembly of impacted poor and low-wage workers, representatives from over thirty state coordinating committees, leaders from major religious organizations and denominations, labor unions, and other advocates as we kick off four months of outreach to 15 million poor and low-wage infrequent voters. The event takes place at 3rd & Pennsylvania NW.
We have arranged a venue for a brief Shabbat celebration the morning of the event — and our Rabbi Noah Diamondstein has agreed to lead it! This will make an excellent gathering point for us (it is just a few blocks from the Assembly Point at 3rd and Pennsylvania). So please join us at 9:30am at First Trinity Church (501 4th Street, NW).
Metro stop is Judiciary Square (Red line), but if you choose to drive you will be able to park in the lot across 4th street from the church.
Email Steve Metalitz with any questions.
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Pulpit Exchange with St. Columba's Episcopal Church
2024-08-18 10:30 - 2024-08-23 20:00
In August, Rabbi Goldstein and The Rev. Joshua Daniel from St. Columba’s Episcopal Church will be doing a pulpit exchange. Join Rabbi Goldstein as she offers the sermon at St. Columba’s on Sunday, August 18 at 10:30 am, and then come and hear The Rev. Joshua Daniel as he offers a sermon at Temple Sinai on Friday, August 23 at 6:30 pm. Inspired by our Kulanu working group on antisemitism, this is a chance to learn from our neighbors and to experience worship in a different religious community.

Volunteer at A Wider Circle with MRJ
2024-08-22 10:00 - 12:00
Volunteer at A Wider Circle (9159 Brookville Road in Silver Spring) on Thursday, August 22, 10 am – 12 pm with Men of Reform Judaism – though 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.

Briefing on Freedom in Reproduction - Maryland (FIRM)
2024-09-04 19:30 - 20:30
Maryland voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballot on the Reproductive Freedom referendum on Tuesday, November 5. A YES vote will amend Maryland’s constitution to ensure that everyone has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom, including the right to abortion access and birth control.
Join us on September 4, at 7:30 pm on Zoom, to learn more from Freedom in Reproduction-Maryland (FIRM) organizers. Advanced registration required.
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Interfaith Council's Annual Unity Walk
2024-09-08 12:30 - 17:30
Interfaith Council’s annual Unity Walk is a public demonstration of love and support for all who live in our region. Walk with participants of all ages to visit different houses of worship in upper Northwest DC to learn about and experience diverse faith traditions. Come by yourself or bring friends and family to celebrate the wonderful diversity that exists in our region.
This year’s walk will take place on Sunday, September 8th from 12:30pm-5:30pm. The Walk will begin at Washington Hebrew Congregation (3935 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC) and end at the Islamic Center of Washington, DC (2551 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC).
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T’shuvah In Action: What Can Congregations Do to Advance Reparations For Slavery and Racism
2024-09-19 19:30 - 21:00
As we enter the month of Elul, and our thoughts turn to repentance for past sins, it’s timely to consider how we can make t’shuvah for the harms inflicted on African Americans in our community by centuries of slavery and many more decades of institutionalized racism. How is the commitment to reparations rooted in our Jewish tradition and teachings? What are other congregations – and communities from other faiths – doing to learn about the damage inflicted by slavery and racism, and to act to help heal those wounds? What concrete steps can we take here in our local community to move the reparations discussion forward?
In 2021, Temple Sinai dove into the discussion on reparations by leading two expert panel presentations for a nationwide audience as part of a webinar series under URJ auspices. Now, a Reparations Toolkit, recently released by the URJ’s Commission on Social Action, aims to bring this issue down to the local level, and to deepen the engagement of congregations like ours on this critical racial justice issue. Join us in the Bet Am on Thursday, September 19, at 7:30 pm, for a panel presentation on the Toolkit and local reparations initiatives, and a community discussion of actions we can take to advance the effort to make effective t’shuvah for these harms.
Advanced registration required. Contact Steve Metalitz with questions.
Light refreshments will be served starting at 7:00 pm
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