Temple Sinai Rochester NY

06/17/2026

Join us this Friday at Temple Sinai!

🎈 Bim Bam Shabbat | 5:30 PM
A joyful Shabbat experience for children up to age 7 and their families, featuring a short kids' service, pizza, arts & crafts, and a bounce house.

🎷 Jazz Shabbat | 6:00 PM
Our Shabbat service will feature live jazz music performed by Katherine Snelling (piano), Peter Knudson (percussion), Danica Rebudiao (bass), and Chris Doser (saxophone).

Whether you're joining us for family fun, uplifting music, or both, we look forward to seeing you.

All are welcome!

06/02/2026

Get S'more Shabbat! 🔥🍫

Join us on Friday, June 5, as we celebrate our graduates and welcome Shabbat together.

🎶 6:00 PM - Musical Shabbat Service in the Sanctuary

🍕 7:00 PM - Pizza & Salad Dinner

🔥 And of course... S'mores!

Come celebrate our graduates, enjoy great food, and connect with our Temple Sinai community. We hope to see you there!

05/19/2026

Dear Friends,

We are heartbroken and horrified by yesterday’s deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, in which several worshippers were murdered in what authorities are investigating as a hate crime. We stand in prayer and solidarity with the Muslim community, with the families of the victims, and with all those traumatized by this violence.

As Jews, we know painfully well the fear and vulnerability that arise when houses of worship are targeted by hatred and extremism. When Jewish institutions are attacked, we deeply appreciate the solidarity and moral support of our neighbors of all faiths. Today, we extend that same solidarity to our Muslim brothers and sisters.

No one should ever fear for their safety while gathering in prayer, study, or community. Hatred directed against one faith community threatens us all. May we respond not with fear or division, but with courage, compassion, and renewed commitment to standing together against hatred in every form.

B'shalom,
Or Zohar, Senior Rabbi
Renata Braun, Cantor
Alan Katz, Rabbi Emeritus
Elise Wojciechowski, President
Mary Mansfield, Executive Director
Susan Rizzo, Education Director

05/14/2026

Bim Bam Shabbat is tomorrow!

Join us for a joyful Shabbat experience for young children and their families, featuring a short kids’ service, pizza dinner, arts & crafts, and a bounce house.

Friday at 5:30 PM
Free to attend - donations encouraged.

We’d love to see you there!

05/11/2026

Save the Date!

Join us as we celebrate our Confirmation Class at a special Shabbat service and reception.

Friday, May 29
6:00 PM

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening.

05/08/2026

Temple Sinai is excited to introduce The Shu"k - a fresh new approach to K–12 Jewish education built around connection, community, and meaningful Jewish learning.

Beginning next year, our program will include:

Shorashim (“Roots”)
Our core Hebrew School program for Pre-K through 12th grade, meeting just ONE day a week — Sundays from 9:30 AM–12:00 PM.

Kesharim (“Connections”)
An optional Wednesday enrichment program for students in Kindergarten through 7th grade, featuring hands-on activities, community building, Jewish experiences, and more.

✨ Hebrew School tuition will be FREE for Temple Sinai members.✨

Questions? Contact Susan Rizzo at [email protected]

05/07/2026

Celebrate Shavuot with us at Temple Sinai!

Join us for an evening of community, learning, music, and a delicious dairy/vegetarian dinner buffet.

Thursday, May 21
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Featuring:
• Songs of praise and thanksgiving
• Exploring the Book of Ruth
• Dairy/vegetarian dinner buffet

We’ll also join Temple B’rith Kodesh for a Joint Shavuot Service with Yizkor prayers on Friday, May 22 at 10:30 AM.

All are welcome. Please register in advance.
https://www.tsinai.org/event/shavuot-delight-eat-sing-learn.html

04/29/2026

Adult Ed Semester 4 starts tomorrow - join us!

Thursday, April 30

9:15 AM
Mind & Body Well-Being: Mindful Walk in Nature with Rabbi Or Zohar

10:30 AM
Beit Midrash: How to Read the Bible with Cantor Renata Braun and Rabbi Jan Katz

A great way to spend your Thursday morning - come for one or stay for both.

All are welcome. Register here: https://www.tsinai.org/adult-ed

04/28/2026

Please register online!

04/22/2026