Temple Talk

Dear Fellow Congregants,
 
A message was sent earlier this week (on December 1, 2022) to alert you all to the upcoming special meeting and congregational vote. As of 4:00pm, December 4, 2022, the voting period begins and will continue through 12:00pm on December 16, 2022. Instructions to cast a ballot in-person or remotely are included below, as are details about the upcoming informational...Read more...

Wednesday, the last day of our mission, we spent in Krakow. First we went to another humanitarian center. It was in a massive, unoccupied mall that has been put to use for refugees. As you can see in the photo, it looks like a department store. The refugees are let in at 10:00 and are able to “shop” for what they need. This gives them dignity as they are not just handed something but choose themselves. They do not pay for anything. What...Read more...

Members of Temple Sinai, I want to thank you for your very generous donations to help the Ukrainian refugees. You have collected over $65,000 at last count. Our group of 23 rabbis and two cantors has collected over $500,000. In addition, we have brought over two tons of supplies (see us in front of all the bags) in one of the pictures below.

We began our day at the Krakow JCC which is coordinating our mission. The...Read more...

As we begin Disability Awareness month, we reflect on how our own community can be more inclusive: Ahead of a month focused on Jews with disabilities, advocates say the pandemic has brought changes.