In the wake of the pandemic, medical debt has become the largest category of debt collections in the United States and the single largest cause of people having to declare bankruptcy. The racial justice and health equity implications of medical debt are staggering. Those struggling with medical debt are less likely to seek the care Continue Reading »
Guest Speakers Sandy and Lonnie Phillips, founders of Survivors Empowered and honored as one of CNN’s 2023 “Champions for Change” for their extraordinary work in helping the families of gun violence victims. Their daughter was murdered in the 2012 Aurora, CO, movie theater shooting, and they have been tireless advocates for survivors of gun violence. (Speaking remotely.) Erin Davis, Senior Counsel, Director Continue Reading »
Join our annual tradition of providing tikkun olam for needy families! Help us put together Thanksgiving bags full of food that we will give to several non-profits for distribution. Sign-up here to pick up groceries, unload groceries and/or help fill the Thanksgiving bags with other Temple Sinai families. Note earlier start time than prior years. Continue Reading »
Sinaites will be participating in an invasive weed pull event with Rock Creek Conservancy on Saturday, 11/18 from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm! We will be helping to stop the spread of invasive plants in order to allow native plants in Rock Creek to thrive. The event will be held at 3031 Sedgwick Street, NW. Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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.
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. Continue Reading »
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.
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 Continue Reading »