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A Reform Jewish Congregation
500 Swift Street | South Burlington, VT 05403
For my house shall be called
a
house of prayer
for all people.
~ Isaiah 56:7
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23-24 Sivan 5778
June 6, 2018
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Worship With Us
This Friday, June 8
6
:00pm
Join us this
Friday at 6:00pm for our Shabbat service.
Please join us for a Pre-Oneg before the service at 5:30pm. The Pre-Oneg will be hosted by the Smith/Marx Family in celebration of the Bat Mitzvah of Lily Smith this weekend.
All are Welcome
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Bat Mitzvah of Lily Smith
This Saturday | 10:00am
Lifecycle events are very important, not only for the individual, but for our Community as a whole. Please plan to attend and celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Lily Smith, daughter of Jennifer Marx and Scott Smith, thsi Saturday, June 9, beginning at 10:00am. The sevice will be followed by a Kiddush lunch.
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Whenever there is a Bat or Bar Mitzvah, please know that everyone is welcome to attend the service and stay for the Kiddush afterwards. Temple Sinai views these lifecycle events as a simcha that should be shared by the whole community. Families understand this and are happy to have congregants celebrate with them.
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For the Months of
June, July, & August
Reminder that with the change in seasons, comes a change in service times.
During the summer months,
all Friday evening services
will begin at 6:00pm
Please join us before each service
for a Pre-Oneg beginning at 5:30pm
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It's Back!
Our biggest and most successful fund raiser of last year--our On-line Auction!
The auction will run from June 10th to June 24th!
Our goal is to raise $12,000 for educational programming.
Click the image for more information on how you can help!
Items are due into the Temple by
THIS Friday, June 8th
AUCTION OPENS THIS SUNDAY
JUNE 10th!
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Walking Tour
Sunday, June 17th | 10:00am
Join Aaron Goldberg and Jeff Potash, together with former resident David Hershberg, in a conversational walk around "Little Jerusalem," Burlington's original Jewish community (1885-1945). Learn about this celebrated, transplanted Eastern European shtetl.
Walkers should meet at Little Park (corner of Archibald and N. Winooski Avenue in Burlington's Old North End) The walk will include a visit to the "Lost Shul Mural" at Ohavi Zedek synagogue.
A Potluck Brunch will be held at the Weisbein Social Hall at Temple Sinai following the walking tour. Bagels, lox, and cream cheese will be provided. Bring a dish to add to the festivies. Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 13th by clicking below. Wear comfortable shoes for walking!
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With Awesome Pre-Onegs & Onegs!
Our new rabbi, David Edleson will be starting on July 1. Let's celebrate his arrival with awesome Pre-Onegs and Onegs for the remainder of the year!
Lots of slots are available, so Sign-up today to sponsor one, and add a Mitzvah to your list for 5778/5779!
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Saturday Mornings | 9:00am
Torah Study will meet
this Shabbat
Join us for this time of
study and discussion!
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Jewish History Group
Wednesdays at 11:00am
Temple Sinai's Wednesday Morning Jewish History Group is currently reading, Bad Rabbi, by Eddy Portnoy.
Book is available at Amazon (click the image above to order), on Kindle or Nook, or Barnes & Noble will order it for you. Class meets every week on Wednesday from 11:00am-12:00pm at Temple Sinai.
For a fun read into stories of our past, please join us when you can. If you don't have a book, not to worry, you can listen too.
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Sisterhood Annual End of Year Dinner
Monday, June 18th
Cucina Antica - Shelburne Shopping Park
6:00pm
Cocktails / Cash Bar ~
7:00pm
Dinner
$30 (bring cash or check)
- Includes apps, salad, entree,
and dessert -
Include your dinner choice with your RSVP by
June 15
Entree Selection
- Atlantic Salmon and Roasted Vegetables--Pan seared salmon topped with parsley, lemon zest, and garlic with roasted summer vegetables.
- Eggplant Parmesan--Breaded eggplant with basil and mozzarella over spaghetti and tomato sauce
- Greek Plate--Skewered lamb, greek salad, spanokopita, toasted pita bread
- Lemon Chicken Breast--With roasted mushrooms, asparagus and served with pearled couscous
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Anniversaries & Birthdays
Join us in wishing them a wonderful day and many more!
June 6 ~ Julie & Jeffrey Benay
June 6 ~ Audrey & David Chafetz
June 6 ~ Linda & Marc Greenblatt
June 7 ~ Harriet & Marcel Grunvald
June 9 ~ Sandy & Louis First
June 9 ~ Patty & Paul Levi
June 6 ~ Sherry Glassman
June 6 ~ Jean Pieniadz
June 6 ~ Louise Stoll
June 8 ~ Viola Kohn
June 9 ~ Anya Rose
June 11 ~ David Geddes
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June Birthdays Celebration
Pre-Oneg |
Friday, June 22
CALLING ALL
JUNE BIRTHDAYS!
Please join us on Friday, June 22, before worship at 5:30pm, for a special Pre-Oneg in honor of your birthday.
No need to RSVP,
just come for some cake
and to CELEBRATE!
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Upcoming Event
Thursday, June 28 | 7:30pm
Please click below for more information.
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Click the image for a calendar
of upcoming events.
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UVM
Miller
Center for
Holocaust Studies
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Throughout Vermont
Click the logo to view upcoming Jewish events sponsored by Jewish groups and houses of worship in VT.
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Mission Statement
We are a diverse, egalitarian, and inclusive community of Jews and interfaith families. We joyfully embrace Judaism as a way of life through prayer, music, social action, celebrating Jewish holidays, lifelong learning, and life cycle events. Through these activities, we seek to promote spiritual growth, moral values, and the social welfare of our community.
Vision Statement
Temple Sinai strives to be a joyful, energetic, accepting, innovative, caring, and accessible faith community. We choose to practice and teach Jewish traditions in our community, so that Jews and Judaism will continue to flourish, both in Vermont and in an ever-changing world. We believe that support for a safe and prosperous State of Israel is an important part of our Jewish identity.
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