L'Shana Tova 5781 - Happy New Year! Special Resources for the High Holidays
Religious School Update
Important Announcement – School Start Delayed
Religious School Registration is OPEN
This fall, Temple Sinai will proudly offer the Shalom Learning program for grades K-7. This modern approach to Religious School combines three components:
- A values-based curriculum that explores Jewish values.
- A Hebrew curriculum that teaches children how to read Hebrew, chant prayers, and understand their meaning.
- A virtual classroom that provides real-time interaction between students and teachers, from any Internet connected location.
Contact Religious School Director Judy Alexander Visit the Shalom Learning website
Young Families Holiday Services
We can’t all be together this year, but we can still celebrate! Join us for fave sections of High Holiday services (Shofar, anyone?) for kids ages 1-7 and their families. Songs, stories, and key themes of the New Year with Saragail Benjamin and Rabbi Edleson.
See Upcoming Events below for links to join the celebration!
High Holidays Scavenger Hunt for Families
Grab your family members and rediscover the High Holidays in and around your home. You may not find exactly what you are looking for, so be creative and use what is around you to make the objects you are looking for. Post your findings on the Temple Sinai Facebook page or email Morah Judy.
Quick Links
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Religious School Updates
Read Religious School Director Judy’s blog!
Temple Sinai provides a solid foundation of Jewish studies, with classes from pre-K through high school. Watch this space for school closings and special announcements.
Learn more about our Religious School programs.
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Classes and events to broaden your Jewish knowledge
More on our Continuing Education page
Upcoming Services (September 18-20) via 
Friday
EREV ROSH HASHANAH AVRIT/KABBALAT SHABBAT WORSHIP – 6:30 pm
This year, we have had many reasons to reflect on the fragility of life, and the thin line that separates life from death. As we enter our spiritual new year, let’s appreciate the power of life and the beauty of creation as we renew our relationship with God.
Watch the weekly newsletter or check back on Friday to view or download any new materials related to the service. Our service will be from Mishkan HaNefesh – Machzor for the Days of Awe.
Connect with ZOOM a few minutes prior to our start time to make sure everything is working and to schmooze a bit. You will be put into an electronic “waiting room” until admitted.
Join Us to Welcome Shabbat! (password required*)
*Contact the office if you need the password.
KIDDUSH AND ONEG SHABBAT
Immediately following our Kabbalat service, remain online for Kiddush and Oneg Shabbat. Our focus will be, “What are you going to work on, this year?” You’ll have to provide your own wine, Challah and snacks!
Saturday
ROSH HASHANAH MORNING SERVICE for YOUNG FAMILIES – 9:00 am
The key parts of Rosh HaShanah re-imagined for little Jews and their friends. Songs, stories, and key ideas of the New Year with Saragail Benjamin and Rabbi Edleson.
Join Us on ZOOM at 9:00 AM (password required*)
ROSH HASHANAH MORNING SHACHARIT SERVICE – 10:00 am
Judaism teaches that every person is created in the image of God. What would it mean to live our lives and build our society according to this radical idea?
Plan to join our ZOOM session a few minutes prior to start time.
Join Us Online at 10:00 am (password required)
TASHLICH – 4:00 pm
This year, we will symbolically let go of some of the angst and tensions we have built up over the year, and cast our sins symbolically into the water. Those who feel safe gathering outdoors, please join us at the Winooski waterfront for this ritual. Those who can use our ‘Tashlich do-it-yourself” kit (just add bread!) with audio guide, along with maps to other places you might go near you to enjoy nature and perform your tashlich ceremony.
DIY Tashlich – Short (PDF) DIY Tashlich – Background and Prayers (PDF)
Map for Community Tashlich in Winooski
Tashlich with Local Map Links (PDF) Prayers for Nature Walks (PDF)
Chaverim has you covered!
Need help during the COVID-19 crisis? If you need assistance with shopping, household repairs, pet care, etc., please contact our Chaverim Committee, and we’ll try to help you out with .
Want to help people in our community who are sheltering or need help? Please let the Chaverim Committee know that you are available to help people in your area.
Small Business Owner?
Dealing with COVID-19?
Are you concerned about whether your small business can survive the COVID crisis? Do you have questions about financial steps you can take to address your business’ situation?
If so, the SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, can help. SCORE provides education and mentoring to business owners free of charge. If you are interested, Steve Greenfield is a certified SCORE mentor and will be happy to speak with you.
Social Action Opportunities
Your Social Action Committee is developing a list of important volunteer activities. This list will be updated on a regular basis and will always be available on the Tikkun Olam-Social Action webpage.
