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 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 »
Over the past few weeks, we have seen the unfolding of a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Many leading Jewish organizations have stepped in to provide support. Join us for a panel on Zoom featuring those leading the Jewish organizational response. Rabbi Goldstein will be joined by Rachel Levitan, HIAS’ Vice President, International Policy and Relations, Continue Reading »
Meet the Candidates: Montgomery County State's Attorney Please join us for a moderated discussion on the importance and responsibilities of the State's Attorney, moderated by Julie Sapper, Trial Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division, Policy and Statutory Enforcement Unit. Register
We turned out on March 20, now join us in learning how together we'll press DC Council on our budget priorities. Register
Join Jews United for Justice, Temple Emanuel, Temple Shalom, and Temple Sinai on Zoom for a non-partisan conversation on what's at stake in the upcoming local primary elections. We'll walk through which elected offices are on the ballot, who is running, why these offices matter, when the elections are happening, where your new districts are, Continue Reading »
WIN is planning a 1500-2000 person public action with Mayoral, AG and Council candidates and other elected officials. Temple Sinai has committed to turn out 100 people for this event! We will stand with other WIN congregations to advance our goals: affordable housing, Black equity & wealth building, good jobs, public safety, public housing and climate Continue Reading »
Join the Temple Sinai DayTimers and learn more about the issues surrounding recent voter legislation in many states and the related issues of voter administration. Our guest speaker will be Lawrence Norden from the Brennan Center for Justice in New York University’s School of Law. He is the senior director of the Elections and Government Continue Reading »
Every working person deserves to be treated with respect, whether they work in an office, a restaurant, a construction site, or in a home. Unfortunately, domestic workers in DC like nannies, house cleaners, and home health aides don’t have the same legal protections against employment discrimination, harassment, and unsafe workplaces. That’s why JUFJ is joining Continue Reading »
An expert panel of state officials and GVP advocates will discuss the contents and status of important gun safety bills and how you can support them in the waning days of the 2022 MD and VA General Assemblies. Learn more. Register This program is sponsored by the gun violence prevention committees of Temple Sinai (DC), Continue Reading »
WIN is organizing to stop displacement of Black families in DC and to build Black wealth through homeownership. Our own Larry Mishel is part of a WIN team studying student loan debt and other obstacles to buying and keeping a home. Join us Thursday on zoom with Manna Housing to learn more. Register
Temple Sinai has long actively supported the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Though much of the Campaign’s activities over the last 2 years has been virtual, it has called for another Moral March on Washington in person on June 18, 2022. Temple Sinai can once again take on a leading role Continue Reading »