Shabbat Service Schedule
Friday, December 5
5:30 PM Prozdor (appetizers)
6:00 PM Tot Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rosenwasser followed by a Participatory Dinner.
RSVP for dinner by 9 AM Thursday.
8:00 PM Shabbat Service with Rabbi Roos followed by an Oneg Shabbat | Saturday, December 6
9:15 AM Torah Study with Rabbi Roos
10:30 AM Kehillat Shabbat Service & Kiddush Luncheon
10:30 AM B'nai Mitzvah of Reese Alpher & Avery Branton
5:30 PM B'nai Mitzvah of Joseph Eisenberg & Mira Brodsky |
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A Night at the Movies with Sinaites 78
 Saturday, December 6 from 6-8:30 PM
Calling all 7th and 8th Graders! Join us in the Bet Am for dinner and a screening of The Mighty Ducks. RSVP to Sinates 78 Advisor, Amanda Wilson.
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Culture & Conversations
 Saturday, December 6 at 6:30 PM
Join Rabbi Rosenwasser at Arena Stage this Saturday for their production of Fiddler on the Roof, the final installment in this year's Culture & Conversations series. We'll meet at Catwalk Café for a bite and to talk about themes and meanings through a Jewish lens, then head to the performance which begins at 8 PM. You are responsible for purchasing dinner and your tickets, which you may order online at www.arenastage.org or by calling (202) 488-3300. RSVP to Adrian Graham so that we know how many people to expect.
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Last Chance to Register for the Day Trip to Winterthur!
Sunday, December 14, from 7:45 AM to 7 PM
Join the TSWRJ for an exciting day trip to Henry Francis du Pont's estate in Delaware. We'll view the Downton Abbey Costume Exhibit and get a behind-the-scenes lecture along with a guided tour of the mansion and gardens. An entire carefree day all for $75 -- bus trip and lunch included. RSVP now.
Questions? Contact Sally Kranz (202-363-1904) or Ilana Gordon (240-413-0343).
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 We extend condolences to...
...Adam Prill (Nina) on the death of his mother, Joyce Prill, grandmother of Jack, Alyssa, and Isabella Prill. Funeral services will be at Temple Sinai on Friday, December 5 at 10:30 AM followed by burial at the Garden of Remembrance. The family will be sitting shiva at their home on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights from 7-9 PM.
....Peter Breslow (Jessica Goldstein) on the death of his mother, Sari "Shadi" Weiss Breslow, grandmother of Danielle and Eden Breslow. Funeral services were in Massachusetts; the family will be sitting shiva at their home on Sunday, December 7 from 4-6 PM.
..Joan Edwards (Tony) on the death of her mother, Maxine "Noonie" Deutsch Stabins.
...Jennifer Grosman (Jeffrey) on the death of her father, Stephen Greenstein, grandfather of Hannah and Max Grosman.
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Reflecting on the Reform Movement & Remembering Temple Sinai with Rabbi Barnett Brickner
 Sunday, December 7 at 6 PM
Join us for "Brick by Brick: Changes in the Reform Movement & Temple Sinai over 3 Generations" with Rabbi Barnett Brickner, son of Temple Sinai's first rabbi, Balfour Brickner over dinner from Maggianos. RSVP now.
Monday, December 8 at 12:45 PM
Join us for "Stories My Father Told Me: Temple Sinai's Early Years" with Rabbi Brickner. We'll also watch excerpts from Temple Sinai's Oral History Project and share our own memories of Temple Sinai over the years. Cost: $3. Please bring a brown bag lunch. RSVP to Irv Kaminsky (301-657-8070).
These events are hosted by the Archives Committee and Daytimers and generously supported by the Harris History Fund
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Keshet Parent & Family Connection:Share the Journey
Wednesday, December 10 at 7:30 PM
An informal gathering for parents & family members of LGBTQ Jews to talk and explore ways we can support each other as a community. With Rabbi Adam Rosenwasser (Temple Sinai), Rabbi Rachel Ackerman (Temple Shalom) and mentors from the DC Keshet Parent and Family Connection.
Private Residence in Chevy Chase, MD. Please RSVP by December 8 to debbieheller@gmail.com for address.
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An Evening with Jeffrey Colman of AIPAC
Thursday, December 11 at 7 PM
Presented by the Israel Affairs Committee, Colman is the Deputy Director of Policy and Government at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Learn more & RSVP.
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YAWS Meeting
Thursday, December 11 at 7:30 PM
All parents of "young adults" ages 14 to 30 plus welcome for support and resource-sharing. No need to RSVP, confidentiality assured. Contact Linda Perilstein with any questions.
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Shabbat Service with Chug Ivrit Students & Participatory Dinner
 Friday, December 12 at 6:30 PM
Thursday Chug Ivrit students will participate in Shabbat services, which will be preceded by a Prozdor (appetizers) at 6 PM. Plan to stay afterward for a participatory dinner. RSVP for dinner.
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Downtown Lunch & Learn: "Publicizing the Miracle: The Essence of Chanukah"
 Thursday, December 18 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM
The Chanukah story and customs are meant to remind us of miracles that happened long ago, but lighting the menorah is much more than a reminder. It is, according to the Talmud, a way to "publicize the miracle" and there are specific rules to guide us. Join Rabbi Roos and Howard Opinsky, US Corporate Practice Leader at Hill + Knowlton, in a discussion of ancient sources and modern insights on this topic. Learn more and RSVP.
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Chanukah Shabbat Services & Dinner
 December 19 at 6:30 PM
Celebrate the oil of Chanukah with a delicious fried meal. Please join us for Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken and Latkes for Chanukah following our Chanukah Shabbat Service featuring our own MMC Band. Bring your menorah to light! RSVP now.
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Thinking About Jewish Summer Camp?
Check out Youth Engagement Specialist Amanda Wilson's d'var torah from our Camp Harlam Shabbat on November 14 about the magic of camp. Read it now.
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Support Sinai House through Workplace Giving Initiatives
 The United Way and Combined Federal Campaign 2014-2015 workplace giving initiatives are now in full swing and you can donate to Sinai House through both of these initiatives. Our CFC number is 73039 (cfcnca.org) and our United Way number is 9854 (unitedwaynca.org).
Sinai House has raised about $2,500 per year through these campaigns thanks to the generosity of Temple Sinai members. Thanks very much for your support!
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Judaica Shop Hours
 Tuesdays, December 9, and 16: 6-8 PM
Wednesdays, December 3, 10, and 17: 6-7:30 PM
Fridays, December 5, 12, and 19: 10:30 AM-1:30 PM
Sundays, December 7, 14, and 21: 10 AM-2 PM
Come and shop!
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Introduction to Judaism: 16-Week Course
Begins Thursday, January 8 at Temple Sinai
This class, sponsored by the Union for Reform Judaism, gives a broad overview of Judaism and is designed for Jews and others who are seeking a greater understanding of Jewish principles and practice. It explores Jewish holidays and life-cycle ceremonies, prayer and worship, Jewish history, Jewish theology, Israel, the Holocaust, and how to make a Jewish home. Learn more and register.
For questions about the course please contact Rabbi Stephanie Bernstein (301-229-6008).
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Food Drive Benefiting Friendship Place
In the TS Lobby through December 31
For their b'nai mitzvah project, Maddie and Noah Gold are collecting donations in the TS lobby this month for Friendship Place, an organization that provides food, shelter, and help to DC's homeless population. Requested items include canned goods, cereal, and trail mix. Pop-top canned goods that can be eaten on the go are preferred.
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Jewish Folk Arts Festival
Sunday, December 7 from 12-6 PM
Universities of Shady Grove Conference Center, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD
The Jewish Folk Arts Festival is a celebration of the talent and diversity of Jewish performing and visual arts in the Greater Washington DC/Baltimore region. The richness of our values, culture and heritage is passed from generation to generation through our singers, writers, dancers, visual artists, storytellers and craftspeople. Learn more.
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Celebrate Chanukah with the Robyn Helzner Trio!
Wednesday, December 17, 7:30 PM at The Mansion at Strathmore
For ticket information, call (301) 581-5100 or click here.
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My So Called Jewish Life: A SpeakEasy DC Production
December 18, at 7:30 PM
6th and I Synagogue
Sixth and I presents the sixth annual night of funny, poignant, powerful, and peculiar autobiographical stories about all things Jewish, not-so-Jewish, and wanna-be Jewish. Rabbi Hannah Goldstein is one of this year's storytellers. Learn more.
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Upcoming Events
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Sun. Dec 21 @ 10:45 AM
Any Way You Light It: A Hanukkah Rock Show for Families
Fri. Dec 26 @ 6:30 PM
Community Shabbat Service at Temple Micah
Fri. Jan 2 @ 6 PM
Fri. Jan 2 @ 8 PM
College Reunion Shabbat Service preceded by dinner. RSVP here.
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