Friday, April 12

6:30 pm Shabbat Service in the Round

Join us in person or virtually for our monthly musical Shabbat service in the round.

Virtual Details

Sisterhood Shabbat Service & Festive Oneg

Friday, April 19 at 6:30 pm

This year, TSWRJ Shabbat falls on Shabbat HaGadol, which is the Shabbat right before Passover. Come learn about the heroines of the Exodus--the brave women who resisted injustice and stood up to oppression. The service will be followed by a festive oneg.

New this year: Please sign up to join the TSWRJ Pop-Up Choir! Rehearsal at 5:30 before the service begins. Even if you have no choral experience, consider adding your voice—all are welcome, and music reading is not necessary!

Kehillat Shabbat Service & Kiddush Luncheon

Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 am

Cantor Rachel Rhodes will join Cantorial Soloist Robyn Helzner in leading the lay-led Kehillat Shabbat service, which will be followed by a special kiddush luncheon.

RSVP for lunch

Second Seder

Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 pm

Rabbi Jonathan Roos and Cantor Rachel Rhodes will lead the reading of the Passover Story and singing of festive holiday songs. A full holiday meal will be served.

Learn more and register

Thanks to the TSWRJ for coordinating the Second Seder.

For Families

Passover Tot Storytime at Temple Sinai

Saturday, April 20 at 9:30 am

Head to the TSLibrary for a special Passover Storytime with librarian Ruth Polk. We’ll also have crafts and have some time to browse the shelves!

No RSVP necessary. Best for children ages 0-5 and their families.

Passover Storytime at People’s Book

Sunday, April 21 at 9:30 am

Head to People’s Book in Takoma Park for a special Passover story time with Temple Sinai Librarian Ruth Polk. Questions? Email Ruth.

Learn more here

Passover Resources

The TS Library offers Passover book bundles and Haggadot to borrow for your seder.

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For prayers, poems, songs and meditations in response to October 7 please see the CCAR Passover Haggadah Supplement.

Extended Judaica Shop Hours

From Haggadot to Seder plates to children's books, we have everything you need for a beautiful Passover. Visit our website or shop in person:

• Thu. 4/11: 5:00-8:00 pm
• Fri. 4/12: 5:00-6:30 pm
• Sun. 4/14: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
• Thu. 4/18:  5:00-8:00 pm
• Fri. 4/19: 5:00-6:30

Share Your Story

Sinai Stories is an opportunity for Temple Sinai members to introduce themselves to the community by sharing a statement of personal meaning or gratitude about Judaism, the Reform movement, the community of Temple Sinai, etc. With experiences around conversion, shiva, diversity, and so much more, our members are full of interesting and inspiring stories! Check out the archives and consider submitting your own story highlighting something that has been meaningful to you. To discuss, contact Marcie Solomon.

CIESJ Program with Rabbi Michael Marmur

Sunday, April 14 at 5:30 pm

Join us in person or virtually for Searching for Decency in Indecent Times: Thinking About the Current Situation and Prospects for Some Future Horizons of Hope with Michael Marmur, former Provost and Dean of the Jerusalem Campus of Hebrew University.

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CIESJ Recommends

The Committee for Israel Engagement and Social Justice continues to compile materials meant to provide a range of thoughtful opinion and analysis pieces that supplement the basic factual reporting that people follow in their regular media intake.

Read this week's recommendations

TSMRJ Volunteering at A Wider Circle

Tomorrow! Thursday, April 11 at 10:00 am

Join the Men of Reform Judaism (though all congregants are invited) to volunteer at A Wider Circle. 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.

Register

Rabbi's Class

Tuesday, April 16 at 10:00 am

Join us in person or virtually as we study Chasidic teachings, especially as applied today outside Orthodox circles in what is commonly called “Neo-Chasidism.” This class is taught by Rabbi Jonathan Roos and meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month through Spring 2024. The next session will be on May 7.

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Brotherhood Comedy Night

Saturday, April 20 at 7:00 pm

See how funny your friends and fellow Temple Sinai congregants can be. Enjoy an evening of comedy, snacks, drink -- all for the benefit of Sinai House. Last year's show was a riot featuring 8 Temple Sinai comedians. This year's slate of comedians will try to match or even exceed their humor.

Learn more & RSVP

From the TSLibrary: Jewish Baltimore

Jewish Baltimore: A Family Album by Gilbert Sandler (2000)

This wide-ranging history tells stories of neighborhoods, people, and landmarks that have been important to Baltimore's Jewish experience from the 1850s to the modern day.

On Middle Ground: A History of the Jews of Baltimore by Eric L. Goldstein and Deborah R. Weiner (2018)

The first truly comprehensive history of Baltimore’s Jewish community describes not only the formal institutions of Jewish life but also the everyday experiences of families a diverse Jewish population.

Jacob’s Cane: A Jewish Family’s Journey from the Four Lands of Lithuania to the Ports of London and Baltimore: A Memoir in Five Generations by Elisa New (2009)

Inspired by an image of her great-grandfather's ornately carved cane, scholar Elisa New retraces the path of her ancestors to tell a story of progress, innovation, and struggle.

To borrow these or other books email the librarian. To access the catalogue and see library news, visit our homepage.

This Week at TSRS

Upcoming Dates

• Saturday April 13: Shabbat b’Yachad 
• Sunday April 14 – Tuesday April 24: NO TSRS (Happy Spring Break and Pesach!)
• Sunday April 14: Candy Seder (Pre-registration was required: closed)

Sharing Sinai

The experience of Sinai is best shared with people you like - new friends, old friends, family, even your old boss and her kids! As we prepare to send our annual email to prepare for registration, we’d love to share the information with someone you know would be interested in hearing it! Take a moment to share with us the contact information of a friend, neighbor, colleague, who you’d like us to reach out to!

Support TSNS

Temple Sinai Nursery School (TSNS) is getting ready for its annual fundraising event on April 20th and we need your help to meet our goal! Funds raised during this year's Spring Soiree will be used to support professional development, parent education, and scholarships for students. We invite you to support our meaningful goals by:

• Making a tax deductible donation;
• Purchasing a Soiree ticket for a teacher;
• Donating items for the auction; and/or
• Bidding on any of the amazing auction items.

To donate or bid to support our wonderful school, click here.

Virtual Reproductive Freedom Brainstorm Session

Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 pm

All are invited to join a Reproductive Freedom Brainstorm session with Rabbi Goldstein. 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.

Register

Montgomery County Gun Buyback & Fundraiser

Saturday, April 20

The Interfaith GVP Network, which includes Temple Sinai, is helping to raise funds for a gun buyback event in Germantown, MD. 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.

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ICYMI: WIN Political Education series focuses on housing

If you missed last week's dynamic political education program on affordable housing and homeownership, you can still take advantage. The engaging and thorough presentation by Melissa Bondi of Enterprise Community Partners is now available on the WIN website.

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In the Community

Can We Chat? Navigating Conversations During the Israel-Hamas War

Monday, April 15, 7:00 PM

The JCRC hosts a virtual program delving into the current Israel-Hamas war. Open to all 9th-12th graders, this program provides an opportunity for high schoolers to understand the historical context of the war and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, gain the knowledge to address common questions and walk away with the ability to confront disinformation and how to engage in conversation about the war.

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The Children of Willesden Lane: A Performance by Internationally Critically Acclaimed Artist Mona Golabek 

Monday, April 15 at 7:00 pm | Washington National Cathedral 

The one-woman theatrical performance features concert pianist Mona Golabek and is adapted from her best-selling book of the same name. The Grammy-nominated artist uses music to tell her mother’s inspiring story of survival as a teenage Austrian Jewish refugee who pursued her own dream of becoming a pianist. The Los Angeles Times calls the performance “a triumph.” 

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Friendship Place Walk to End Homelessness

Saturday, April 27 at 9:30 am

Temple Sinai is one of Friendship Place's partners, and this is a great way to help our unhoused neighbors and show our support for Friendship Place. There will be fun activities for the whole family!

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