As the warm breezes of summer usher in a season of renewal and growth, Temple Sinai marks an exciting chapter for our congregation, filled with opportunities for connection, learning, and spiritual enrichment. Summer has always been a time of transformation, and this year, it holds special significance for Temple Sinai. We are so thrilled to welcome Rabbi Or Zohar and his family to Temple Sinai. I am very much looking forward to our journey together as we lead Temple Sinai into the future!

On July 28th, Sunday from 10 AM to noon Temple Sinai will host an Open House. Please spread the word around the community AND bring a friend to our Open House.

To engage congregants and celebrate new beginnings, Temple Sinai has planned a series of special events and activities throughout the summer. We hope you can join us for the Golf Tournament outing on July 29th.

Recognizing the importance of family, we have planned to hold our Bim Bam services in July and August. This Family Shabbat program is designed for children 0 to 7 with a short 30 minute interactive service, followed by arts and crafts, bounce house, and a pizza dinner! These events include engaging stories, interactive lessons, and fun activities that help children and parents connect with their faith and each other. We hope these gatherings will help new and existing members connect, forge new friendships, and feel a sense of belonging within our community.

Our commitment to inclusivity and diversity ensures that everyone who walks through our doors feels valued and embraced. Whether you are a lifelong member or new to Temple Sinai, there is a place for you here.

As we look forward to the rest of the summer and beyond, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. Recognizing that change could be difficult for some of us I encourage you to look into the evening prayer Ma’ariv Aravim:

“You make the seasons change and order the stars in their appointed paths across heaven’s dome.”

The changes in season are part of the divine design; they are built into the world as we know it. In fact, the Hebrew word for year, shanah, relates to the word for “change,” shinui. The year is made up of change, and God is the very process of change. Change is how the world is renewed. Our task is to embrace that, and to not be afraid.

In this season of change, we invite all members of Temple Sinai to reach out, get involved, and make new connections. Let us celebrate this time of renewal and welcome with open hearts and open minds.

Here’s to a summer filled with joy, growth, and new beginnings at Temple Sinai!