Services This Week
Friday, October 7, 2016 Erev Shabbat Shuvah
Worship Service 6:00 p.m.Welcome Reception 5:15 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2016 Shabbat Shuvah Worship Service & Torah Discussion 10:00 a.m.
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Tikkun Olam
All Faiths Food Bank
All non perishable food items will be collected prior to Yom Kippur Morning Worship Services. Questions to
Jerry Thomas, chefjerrythomas@
yahoo.com.
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How To Reach Us
Phone: 941-924-1802
Email: office@SinaiSRQ.org
Fax: 941-925-2455
OFFICE HOURS
Monday & Thursday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
(Temple Office Closed October 12)
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High Holy Day Reminders
(tickets required**)
Yom Kippur
Tuesday, October 11, Kol Nidre 7:30 p.m.**
Wednesday, October 12, Yom Kippur Morning
Worship Service 10:00 a.m.**
1:30 p.m. Young Families Worship Service 1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. 'Jewish Burial Traditions & Practices'
workshop with Steven Gross-Room 6
3:00 p.m. 'Exploring the Gender of God'
workshop with Reb Ari Shapiro-Room 4
4:30 p.m. Afternoon Worship Service/Yizkor
N'ila/Break Fast
Please, we remind everyone that parking is tight. If you can please carpool. Please follow the directions of custodians and police. Please do not park in spaces marked 'RESERVED' or in any spaces marked for Clergy or Musicians.
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Adult Learning
Rosh Chodesh Tishri Gathering Friday, October 7 at 11:00 a.m. in the Library at the temple. Barbara Jacob will facilitate the first of the New Year 5777, which occurs on the eve of Shabbat Shuvah. Optional group lunch offsite follows. Questions/RSVP to Roberta Berson, 346-5529 or roberta.berson@comcast.net.
Atidaynu (The Future) Workshop - A 3-part program delving into the inner workings of Temple Sinai begins on Wednesday evening, October 19 followed by October 26 and November 16. It is a little bit member engagement, volunteer recruitment and leadership rolled into 3 sessions. The Past Presidents Council is coordinating this informal series and it will include our board members, professional staff, and clergy about their roles in the success of Temple Sinai. Information/RSVP contact Laurie Lachowitzer, 941-927-3636, or LLachowitzer@templesinai-sarasota.org.
Beginning early in November, clergy will be offering a variety of Adult Education Workshops. Handouts available on the Membership in the Social Hall.
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Sinai's Annual Food Festival
Sunday, January 15, 2017
9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m
Volunteers are needed to help with our Food Festival.
Mark Margolis, Chairperson - General Questions - 966-0252
To help contact:
Patty Schreiber-923-7992 setting up or working shifts on the day of the event.
To cook contact:
Patty Glah-400-6474 Matzah Balls, Kugels, or pick up Bagels.
Emily Levin-923-1904 Knishes, Blintzes.
Jerry Maliot-901-233-3489 Stuffed Cabbage, Chopped Liver, Israeli Salad.
To bake contact:
Florey Miller-752-3121 Sweets and Pastries.
Book Sale:
Rae Ellen Levene-751-5340 The collection of 'gently used' books will begin in November when you can bring your donations to the temple office.
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Sinai Men's Club
Schmooze - Thursday, October 20, 11:30 a.m. at Millies, 3900 Clark Road, Sarasota. Questions/Reservations to Rich Goldman, richardjaygoldman@gmail.com.
Book Club Review - Thursday, October 20, 1:00 p.m. The book for discussion is 'Citizens of London' by Lynne Olson.
Thursday, November 3 - Paid-Up Members Event and Dinner. Guest speaker is Professor Frank Alcock, professor of Political Science at New College. Cost is free for paid -up members, non members $15. Event details/Questions/RSVP to Stu Alexander, 941-926-7799, or sdcalexander@verizon.net.
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Women of Sinai
Book Club, Thursday, October 20, at 1:00 p.m. Marge Ellin will facilitate the discussion of 'Run You Down' by Julia Dahl.
Luncheon & Program, Thursday, November 3, 12:00 p.m. 'Behind the Scenes' presentation by Jay Handelman, Arts Editor and Theatre Critic. Mitzvah Collection: donations of books for HIPPY (home instruction for parents of preschool youngsters). Cash donations are also welcome. Questions/Reservations to Judy Rogovin, 342-0984.
Sinai's Gift Shop - The shop is open prior to Friday Services from 5:00 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. Questions, Shirley Rose, 845-446-2544.
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Religious School
At Sukkot we celebrate the bounty of our lives and reach out to those who don't share our good fortune.
On October 16 Grades K-2 will be assembling Care Kits for the Homeless and would appreciate any of these donations:
White socks
Pre-paid phone cards
Individually-wrapped wipes
$5 restaurant gift cards
Cash donations are also needed to help us
purchase other items.
See Sue for details.
The Religious School would also like your old CDs for a Sukkot crafts project. Drop them off in Sue's office. Thanks!
Do you have any old queen or king sheets?
The Religious School could use them!
Just bring them by Sue's office. Thanks!
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The Gan
Child Care will be available the morning of Yom Kippur, October 12 - beginning at 9:30 a.m. For information contact Laura at 926-9462.
Temple Tots for Toddlers - (11-24 months) - a fun filled hour of Mommy & Me sing-a-long, circle time, free choice play, and outdoor play. Mondays, 9:30 a.m. There is no cost. Contact Laura Freedman, Director of Early Childhood Education, 926-9462.
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Youth Groups
SAFETY & JOOSY Youth Groups - Mazel Tov to our new SAFETY Executive Board Members! Josh Cohen, President; Mari Blumenthal, Social Action VP; Lila Marlowe, Religious and Cultural VP; Ben Quale, Membership VP. We still have some open board positions for 2016-17. Contact Deb Bryan at dbryan@sinaisrq.org for more information!
"Apple Dipping Time" - SAFETY, JOOSY and our new group Kesher (grades 3-5) will get together on October 9 after Religious/Hebrew School in Social Hall A . If you forgot to register, contact Deb Bryan at dbryan@sinaisrq.org!
Youth Group Registration - Registration for SAFETY (grades 9-12) and JOOSY (grades 6-8) is EASY! Everything can be done online by going to the temple's youth group web page: http://www.templesinai-sarasota.org/youthgroup.php.
Watch for details about the Youth Group's November 20th Event!
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Membership
'Getting To Know You'
Throughout the fall and winter months, opportunities are being planned for Temple Sinai members to meet and chat with Rabbi Churgel in a casual, small group setting. These friendly get togethers (Zip Code Parties) will be hosted by temple members in your area. In the coming months, you can look forward to receiving a call or email inviting you to one of these events.
College Connections for the New Year
The Caring Committee is compiling email and address lists of temple students who have gone off to school. Please forward your children's new college emails and their address so we can keep in touch. Forward information to Florey Miller at floreymiller@outlook.com
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Chavurah Happenings
Temple Sinai's Chavurot Program consists of multiple groups. The program provides temple members to regularly come together in small group settings within the larger synagogue family. We are always in the process of forming and reorganizing our individual Chavurot to meet the needs of our members. Questions to Co-Chairs, Mike Benesch and Ellen Rothschild, TempleSinaiHavurah@gmail.com.
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