Buses continue to arrive in DC from southern border states and while most of the migrants arriving move on to family or friends in other parts of the country, many choose to make the DMV their home. How can we make our community a welcoming and safe haven for them? Join us for a discussion Continue Reading »

The Temple Sinai Gun Violence Prevention Group hosts a virtual panel discussion with: Joe Danielsen, New Jersey Assemblyman (D-Middlesex, Somerset), a chief sponsor of New Jersey bill S4769 to require New Jersey gun owners to purchase liability insurance and also "a recreational hunter who supports both the Second Amendment and public safety” Josh Horwitz, Co-Director, Continue Reading »

Experience the joy and power of interfaith action by attending WIN’s annual meeting on Thursday, December 8 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (206 New York Ave NW), from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. At this meeting, WIN congregations will approve its new strategy team (including Rabbi Hannah Goldstein) and board of directors (including Barbara Kraft). Learn Continue Reading »

Join us for a special Shabbat service featuring a conversation with Steve Dettelbach, the new Director of the DOJ Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, the first Senate-confirmed ATF Director since 2015.  The service will also include a memorial candle lighting, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Continue Reading »

Temple Sinai has long collaborated with Jews United for Justice (JUFJ), a grassroots community working in both D.C. and Maryland for social, racial, and economic justice. The new Maryland General Assembly will convene in Annapolis on January 11. JUFJ is now organizing meetings with state legislators, to advocate for legislative priorities in areas ranging from 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.

Talking about race is both difficult and necessary in our Jewish community and in society. This 6-week facilitated discussion group will provide space to develop racial stamina, the ability to engage in conversations and work that further racial justice. Over six sessions, the group will help each person explore their own racial identity, increase awareness of Continue Reading »

Temple Sinai’s Repro Shabbat: Commemorating 50 Years Since Roe will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 6:30 pm.  We are excited to announce that our guest speaker will be Mini Timmaraju, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America.  Mini has extensive experience in leading federal, state and local campaigns, as well as advocacy efforts, in Continue Reading »

Join us for a conversation with Heather Booth, one of the founders of The Janes. This in-person/online hybrid film discussion of The Janes documentary with Heather Booth and Rabbi Hannah Goldstein will take place on Sunday, January 29 at 2 pm. The Janes documentary provides first-hand accounts from the group of women who helped an Continue Reading »

Refugee Shabbat is a moment for us to dedicate a Shabbat experience to refugees and asylum seekers. The fastest-growing European refugee crisis since World War II is still ongoing. People seeking asylum are being turned away at borders around the world. And this year, for the first time ever, the total number of displaced persons Continue Reading »

Environmental Injustice:  What Is It and What Can We Do About It Please join us for the 20th Zwerdling Memorial Program for Social Justice, co-sponsored by Temple Sinai’s Green Team.  The goal of the program is to teach participants ways they can get involved to end environmental injustice (defined as the disproportionate exposure to environmental Continue Reading »