Temple Sinai Vermont

06/02/2026

Join Temple Sinai this June for a series of enriching events, including our Folk PRIDE Service, Torah study, and a community food drive. Participate in our Trivia Night and help support the local food shelf.

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Email from Temple Sinai Reform Jewish Congregation For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all people--Isaiah 56:7 WEEKLY NEWS 17 Sivan 5786 June 2, 2026 Printable List of Services and Even

05/26/2026

Join us for a week of joy and community at Temple Sinai! 🌟
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Email from Temple Sinai Reform Jewish Congregation For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all people--Isaiah 56:7 WEEKLY NEWS 10 Sivan 5786 May 26, 2026 Printable List of Services and Even

05/22/2026

For Jewish American Heritage Month, Temple Sinai celebrates its 60th Year, Sunday, May 22, at 5:30 p.m., with a Torah march reenactment.

05/19/2026

Join Temple Sinai as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary with a special Shabbat service and Shavuot! This milestone event on May 22 features a unique Torah March.We invite all community members to partake in this joyous occasion. Let’s honor our heritage and strengthen our bonds!

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Email from Temple Sinai Reform Jewish Congregation For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all people--Isaiah 56:7 WEEKLY NEWS 3 Sivan 5786 May 19, 2026 Printable List of Services and Event

05/18/2026

Join us in celebrating our 60th Anniversary with events all weekend!
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Email from Temple Sinai You don't want to miss!     60th Celebration Events THIS WEEKEND! Torah March Re-Enactment & Special Shabbat Service Friday, May 22nd | 5:30 pm Join us as we re-enact the marc

05/12/2026

05/12/2026

Exciting events ahead at Temple Sinai! Join us for our Young Families Shabbat Dinner, Kabbalat Shabbat service, and a unique discussion on Israeli conservation. Don’t miss our 60th Anniversary celebration! Together, let’s strengthen our community and enrich our spiritual journey.

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05/11/2026

The first Reform Jewish service in history – Seesen, Germany, 1810 – looked almost exactly like a Lutheran church service.

Organ.
German hymns.
Clerical robes.

That was not an accident.

Reform Judaism began in a crisis: Jews across Western Europe were converting to Christianity in large numbers, and reformers believed the synagogue had to feel modern, dignified, vernacular, and familiar enough to keep educated Jews inside Jewish life.

Two centuries later, the same movement looked very different.

Kippot returned.
Hebrew returned.
Zionism was endorsed.
Shabbat and ritual were reconsidered.

A history of a movement that tried to survive modernity by borrowing the forms of the church – and then spent two centuries finding its way back toward tradition.

05/10/2026

To all the moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and those who have loved, guided, and nurtured us like a mother: today, we celebrate you. Your strength, compassion, and endless giving are a blessing to our Temple Sinai family.

For those who are missing a mom, longing to be a parent, or holding complicated feelings today, we hold you in our hearts with gentleness and care.

Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful Mother’s Day filled with love, gratitude, and hope.

05/09/2026

Temple Sinai was honored to welcome middle grade and YA author for a warm, engaging author talk this past Thursday evening, featuring her PJ Our Way selection Wayward Creatures and other beloved titles.

Families with older elementary and middle school readers packed the sanctuary as Dayna shared stories about her writing process, the real-life inspiration behind her animal characters, and the Jewish themes woven throughout her books. Attendees heard how those themes were thoughtfully strengthened for the PJ Library Our Way edition, and kids had a chance to ask smart, funny questions about what it’s really like to be an author.

The evening was co-hosted with PJ Our Way, which helps kids ages 9–12 choose their own Jewish-themed books each month and discover new stories that speak to their identities and imaginations. After the talk, families stayed to chat, snap photos, and get books signed, creating a cozy community moment to close out the night.

Thank you to Dayna Lorentz, PJ Our Way, and all the families who joined us for this special event at Temple Sinai in South Burlington—stay tuned for more learning and literacy programs coming soon.