Calendar
Upcoming Events
What’s Happening at Temple Sinai? Well, quite a bit!
You’ll find our upcoming events for the month in the calendar and below, and underneath the calendar are events with detail.
Click right on the event within the calendar to see details.
Temple Sinai Annual Meeting and Bagel Breakfast
Temple Sinai Annual Meeting and Breakfast
5th Annual Summer Beach Picnic
All Temple Members and Families are Welcome!
Co-sponsored by: Sisterhood and Avodah and other Temple Groups
Please join us for a fun afternoon! Shelburne Beach facilities include swimming, boat launch, restrooms, kids’ playground, volleyball, basketball, picnic tables, grills, lifeguards (until 6 pm) & grassy area to sit. No dogs, glass containers, or alcohol are allowed.
This year will be a cold dish picnic - we are not grilling.
We request each family bring their drinks and potluck items to share - main dish, salad, veggie, fruit, cheese, or other. Please register below with what you are bringing.
We supply snacks, desserts, and paper goods.
What to bring: Beach chair or blanket, umbrella, sunblock, water shoes (swim area is rocky), games
Parking is Free: Thank you to Sisterhood and Avodah for paying for parking this year!
Rain Date is July 28th. An email will go out to those that registered on July 12th if it is postponed to the rain date.
COTS Walk
Homelessness continues to be a challenge in the Burlington area. Temple Sinai will be participating in the 2024 COTS Walk and Fundraiser to raise money for the COTS, Vermont’s largest service provider to the homeless. Join our team, come walk or make a donation.
The Art of Caregiving
Are you a caregiver for someone you love? A partner, family member, friend?
Do you anticipate being called to a caregiving role sometime in the near or distant future?
Together we will learn from a panel of three health professionals and an experienced caregiver about the blessings and challenges of caregiving.
Beyond the Robe and Gavel: A Discussion About the Vermont Judiciary
Hear from Judge Kalfus about the work of a Vermont Superior Court Judge.
A part of the Avodah Speaker Series.
Temple Sinai Annual Meeting and Bagel Breakfast
Temple Sinai Annual Meeting and Breakfast
Reducing Chronic Pain Through Feldenkrais
Want to reduce chronic pain, rehab from injury or surgery, or improve balance?
Don’t miss the participatory presentation by Uwe Mester, certified practitioner of the Israeli movement method, Feldenkrais.
Escaping Persecution and War in Rwanda
David Tabaruka survived genocide in Rwanda and civil war in Democratic Republic of Congo to immigrate to the US in 2004 through the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. Both shocking and compelling, David’s story is one of focus, faith, and courage in the midst of horror and tragedy. David currently is Controller at CCV and lives in Colchester with his wife and children. Brought to you by the Avodah Speaker Series.
4th Annual Summer Beach Picnic
All Temple Members and Families are Welcome!
Co-sponsored by: Sisterhood, Avodah, Kirvah, Membership, & Religious School Families
Please join us for a fun afternoon! Shelburne Beach facilities include swimming, boat launch, restrooms, kids’ playground, volleyball, basketball, picnic tables, grills, lifeguards (until 6 pm) & grassy area to sit. No dogs, glass containers, alcohol are allowed.
We will provide grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, and desserts.
We request each family bring a SIDE (salad, veggie, fruit) to share. We supply paper goods, condiments, and water; other drinks are BYO.
What to bring: Beach chair or blanket, umbrella, sunblock, water shoes (swim area is rocky), games
Parking Fee: Free if you have a Shelburne Beach Pass. Otherwise, $10 per car, payable by cash or check only Carpooling is encouraged.
RSVP BY JULY 20TH to Sisterhood or Avodah with your name, # of adults and kids attending, and your side dish. This will ensure there is enough food. Thanks!
COTS Walk
Homelessness continues to be a challenge in the Burlington area. Temple Sinai will be participating in the 2023 COTS Walk and Fundraiser to raise money for the Committee on Temporary Shelter, Vermont’s largest service provider to the homeless. You do not need to walk to contribute!
Last year we had a large team walking, and we raised almost $3,000 due to your generosity, the second-highest amount among faith organizations. Let’s beat that amount in 2023. Please consider making a donation at the following link. The process is fast, easy and secure. If you prefer, you can send your contribution to the temple. Make checks payable to COTS.
http://give.cotsonline.org/site/TR/Walk/General?team_id=2290&pg=team&fr_id=1100
Whatever you can give will help – it all adds up! The temple community greatly appreciates your support.
If you are not participating in the temple work day on Sunday, May 7, you can join the COTS Walk itself.
COTS, the Committee on Temporary Shelter, is Vermont's largest provider of services for Vermonters who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or marginally housed. The focus at COTS is on finding solutions to END homelessness — not simply creating shelters for people who are experiencing homelessness.
Please help support COTS in this important project by contributing generously. Thanks to the Walk sponsors, EVERY DOLLAR raised through the COTS Walk supports shelter and services for families and individuals in crisis.
Volunteer Recognition Shabbat
Join us back at Temple Sinai! Our service will be in person and on ZOOM.
Sukkot Wine (and cider) and Cheese Social
Join us in the Sukkah to shake the lulav and meet new members!
3rd Annual Summer Beach Picnic
All Temple Members and Families are Welcome!
Co-sponsored by: Sisterhood, Avodah, & Religious School Families
Please join us for a fun afternoon! Shelburne Beach facilities include swimming, boat launch, restrooms, kids’ playground, volleyball, basketball, picnic tables, grills, lifeguards & grassy area to sit. No dogs, glass containers, alcohol are allowed.
We will provide grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, and S’mores.
We request each family bring a SIDE (salad, veggie, fruit) to share. We supply paper goods, condiments, and water; other drinks are BYO.
What to bring: Beach chair or blanket, umbrella, sunblock, water shoes (swim area is rocky), games
Fee: $6 per car parking fee (carpooling is encouraged)
Rain date: July 17th (an email will be sent Friday, July 8th ONLY if July 10th is canceled.
RSVP BY JULY 6TH to Sisterhood or Avodah with your name, # of adults and kids attending, and your side dish. This will ensure there is enough food. Thanks!
Puppet Making for Purim part 1
The Young Families Program is planning a wonderful 2-part Purim puppet extravaganza. We’re inviting the whole congregation to participate.
Burly Axe Throwing
Organized by Brotherhood
If you can swing a hammer, you can throw an axe!
Professional axe throwing coaches will give you all the guidance you need to quickly and safely hit the target.
For more information, click HERE. RSVP to Adam Winter