Temple Sinai

09/11/2017

High Holydays are just around the corner.

5778 High Holy Days Schedule of Services
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05/11/2017

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10/14/2016

As we prepare for Shabbat, our hearts are still full with the prayers and music of the High Holy Days. If you missed any of the inspiring words and songs from our clergy over these Holy Days (or want to be inspired again) check out the texts and recordings on our website.

High Holy Day Sermons and Sermon Anthems 2016/5777 We hope that the High Holy Days were a time of reflection, introspection, prayer, and re-connection. Below you will find sermons and sermon anthems by our clergy and lay leaders during the High Holy Days 5777.

10/13/2016

10/12/2016

09/12/2016

Temple Sinai members at the Reform CA summit in Sacramento today, meeting with Governor Jerry Brown in support of campaign to reform sentencing and restore hope in California. Thank you Governor Brown for endorsing and supporting

09/11/2016

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07/09/2016

A message of hope and action from Rabbi Mates-Muchin:

Dear Friends,

It has been a week of terrible and tragic violence. Our hearts go out to all the grieving families and communities in Baton Rouge, Falcon Heights, and Dallas. We keep them, and all those who suffer from acts of hate and prejudice, in our thoughts and prayers.

It's hard not to feel hopeless, but even with the enormity of the challenge before us, we are not entirely helpless. Consider these productive ways of participating in the struggle against racism and violence:

Join me on Tuesday, July 12th from 6-8pm for a panel discussion on "Life Saving Solutions to the Urban Gun Violence Epidemic" at the Center for Faith and Justice, 1305 University Ave in Berkeley. After the session, I will gather the Sinai community to discuss possibilities for next steps.

Also on Tuesday July 12th at 6pm, the East Bay chapter of Moms Demand Action will meet. Please contact Laurie Leiber at [email protected] for more information.

More immediately, and perhaps more importantly, each of us can make the situation better by being kind. Elie Wiesel, through his writing and by the way in which he lived, taught that the foundation for establishing peace is people simply being kind to one another, even if others are not kind to you. We fight against violence and hate by working on being kind; intentionally, consciously and regularly. Live with care and compassion, according to the way we want the world to be, rather than reacting with fear and anger to the world the way it is.

May the source of peace in the heavens inspire us to make peace for ourselves, for each other, and for all of humanity. Amen.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Mates-Muchin

Join us Tuesday evening, July 12th from 6PM to 8PM for a vital discussion about lifesaving solutions to the urban gun violence epidemic at the Center for Faith & Justice at 1305 University Avenue in Berkeley, CA.

06/17/2016

The terrible and senseless attack in Orlando, FL last Saturday has left us with deep sadness and shock at the loss of so many innocent lives. Around the nation, people have gathered in vigils and assemblies that cross denominations and faiths in order to affirm our basic humanity and care for one another. On this Shabbat, we will join our voices to the chorus of voices that cry out and say that hatred and fear will never shake our belief in love and compassion.

Join us on Friday night at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary as we unite our hearts in memory of all whose lives were brutally taken in the attack; in support of all the wounded who are struggling to recover; and in affirmation of our common faith. We will observe a special moment for memorial and lighting of candles at the beginning of the service, followed by our final Mizmor Shir! Shabbat Service for this programmatic year.

May the spirit of Shabbat bring us comfort and peace.

06/13/2016

Words cannot express our sorrow and pain at the hateful loss of life in Orlando. Together, we share these words of prayer:

Mishebeirach Avoteinu v'Imoteinu, may the one who blessed our mothers and fathers send blessing and healing to all those who are suffering because of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been personally touched by this terrible act of violence. Our prayers are with all members of the LGBT community, who once again are targets of such senseless hatred. Our thoughts are with the greater Muslim community, those who work alongside us toward peace, yet who are likely to suffer retaliation. We have work to do, to comfort and protect each other, to work to restrict access to weapons that cause such destruction, and to build a world founded on compassion and understanding.

Adonai oz l'amo y'tein, Adonai y'varech et amo vashalom.

May God give strength to all people, may God bless all people with peace.

05/11/2016

Final workshop of the year!

Families Doing Jewish Workshops: Parenting through Divorce with Educators Sue Bojdak & Rachel Fenyves
Wednesday, May 25 6:00-7:30pm
Eat together, learn together, talk together about Jewish parenting. Film maker Ellen Bruno will be here to screen her documentary Split; Divorce through Kids’ Eyes and facilitate discussion. Dinner is $10. Childcare & Dinner are available for $25. Please preregister here.

Families Doing Jewish Workshops with Sinai’s Clergy & Educators Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm, almost once a month starting October 28 Eat together, learn together, talk together about Jewish parenting on topics ranging from Talking to Your Kids about God to Every Day Jewish Ethics. Learn how to bring Je...

04/20/2016

Community Seder registration is closing at 5pm today. Do you know where your seder is? Join us!

Temple Sinai Community Passover Seder Saturday, April 23, 5:30pm (doors open at 5:00) Let all who are hungry, for food and community, join us! Join Rabbi Ruth Adar with music led by Cantor Ilene Keys as we retell the story of Passover. Enjoy delicious food catered by Z Cafe, meet new friends, and…