Rise Against Hunger is a global e ort to end hunger and empower communities. We are so excited to once again host this incredible social action project at Temple Sinai on February 1, where we will pack at least 25,000 meals for those in need throughout the world.
Every member of our community, from age 1-105, will have an opportunity to participate in one of our 90 minute shifts, competing to see which group can pack the most meals.
Bring your friends and join us for this temple-wide Mitzvah!
The time slots are as follows: 9:30-11:00am 11:15am-12:45pm 1:15-2:45pm 3:00-4:30pm
To register, simply scan the QR Code, or visit our website at mysinai.org/riseagainsthunger2026
Friday, February 6, 2026 • 6:30pm
We look forward to seeing you at our meaningful Shabbat service in the Sanctuary. During the service, Rabbi Michael White’s sermon will address Minneapolis’s Pain and Ran Gvili’s Return: What Can We Learn?
If you would prefer to join us virtually, click here to livestream the service.
REMINDER: to enhance security, a password is now required to view our livestream. The password and instructions to log in to the livestream will be sent to you in a separate email. If you have any questions, call the temple office at 516.621.6800.
New Ways to Experience Shabbat at Temple Sinai*
Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:30am
Saturday Morning Minyan*K with Rabbinic Intern Dina Kwasnicki only via ZOOM
Shabbat is a time for reflection, gratitude, and enrichment.
All are welcome to Saturday Morning Minyan, where we blend ancient traditions and modern interpretations.
No previous knowledge of Hebrew, liturgy, or text required – join us as we learn from our tradition and from one another! Sinai Shabbat Saturdays
*Temple Sinai will always hold space for you to remember your loved one and say Kaddish for them. Please note that Kaddish will be recited during any program marked with *K.
Click here to join the ZOOM or dial 646.558.8656 (audio only)
Meeting ID: 824 5549 3238
PASSWORD: 3636
Starting at 4:00pm
Fun for everyone! Activities include:
A magic show for ECC-3rd grade Silent Disco for ECC-3rd grade
Food & Hamentashen for everyone! Cool activity rotations for grades 4-6
At 5:30pm, everyone comes together in the Sanctuary for the Megillah Reading and the 3rd and 4th Grade Milestone Service!
War and its Aftermath: An
Israeli Expert’s Insight on Today’s Middle East
Dr. Harel Chorev in conversation with Jeffrey Sklar
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 • 7:30PM
In this timely and incisive discussion, Dr. Harel Chorev—a senior researcher at the Moshe Dayan Center, CNN and media commentator, and renowned historian of the Middle East—offers an analysis of how war shapes the social and political landscapes of the region long after the last shot is fired. Drawing on two decades of research and his deep understanding of the Palestinian society and the evolving role of cyberspace, Dr. Chorev explores the hidden forces that drive postconflict transformation.
From the shifting alliances in Gaza and the West Bank to the ripple effects of normalization agreements and digital activism, this talk unpacks the complex aftermath of war in the Middle East. With a unique blend of historical insight and contemporary relevance, Dr. Chorev provides a nuanced Israeli perspective on the region’s most pressing challenges— and the possibilities for its future.
Dr. Harel Chorev is a Research Fellow and Head of the Middle Eastern Network Analysis Desk at the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University. He is an expert on Palestinian society and politics and he has written widely on terrorism, social media influence, and other issues, including in the landmark 2019 book Networks of Power in Palestine: Family, Society, and Politics Since the Nineteenth Century. A frequent media commentator and lecturer, he is an alumnus of Tel Aviv University, having earned a PhD in 2011.
Conversational Hebrew with Morah
Galia Shahin
next class:
Wednesday, February 4 at 7:00pm
Shalom! My name is Galia Shahin, and I will be teaching Conversational Hebrew for Adults. I am Israeli born and raised and have been teaching Hebrew for over twenty years. In every class, we are going to review the Hebrew alphabet and learn to read words and short sentences, utilizing the Hebrew vowels. In addition, we are going to engage in conversational Hebrew, learning words and phrases for everyday use. If you are traveling to Israel with Rabbi White, want to listen to Israeli news, or simply want to converse like a Tzabar, come join us and let’s learn Hebrew!
Morah Shahin, who is one of our wonderful Religious School teachers, will be at the helm for 18 one-hour sessions, on assorted Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm. Classes begin on October 29 and run through May.
Questions? Contact Adrianne Rubin at arubin@mysinai.org
Resistance and Resilience: Tales of the Jewish Spirit
a six-paRt seRies with Rabbi ilana schachteR
From Shifra and Puah, the brave midwives who defied a cruel Pharaoh, to Mordechai who refused to bow before Haman, to the heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, the narratives of the Jewish people are filled with models of resistance and resilience.
Come and be inspired with Rabbi Schachter in this six-session course that blends text study with contemporary discussion.
Thursdays at 7:00pm on ZOOM
February 12 • February 26
March 12 • March 26
April 23 • May 7
RSVP at mysinai.org/talesofthejewishspirit
MAIN TRIP: MAY 24-30, 2026 | OPTIONAL JERUSALEM & DEAD
SEA EXTENSION: MAY 30 – JUNE 2, 2026 /// MAIN TRIP: $4,295
OPTIONAL JERUSALEM & DEAD SEA EXTENSION: $995
MAIN TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
ƒ Engage with cutting-edge thinkers at Tel Aviv University.
ƒ Explore Jewish diversity and heritage at the ANU Museum of the Jewish People.
ƒ Tour Magen David Adom’s state-of-the-art emergency response and blood services center.
ƒ Reflect at the Nova music festival memorial.
ƒ Visit Sderot and Kibbutz Nirim to understand life along the Gaza border.
ƒ Discuss Israeli-Palestinian relations with activist Avi Dabush from Rabbis for Human Rights.
ƒ Meet educators and students at the Leo Baeck School in Haifa.
ƒ Witness northern Israel’s security realities and pioneering spirit on the Lebanese border.
ƒ Study Jewish texts with scholars linking tradition and current events.
ƒ Bake challah with a chef and learn about healing through food.
ƒ Discuss shared society with Jewish and Arab Israelis in mixed cities.
ƒ Celebrate Shabbat with Israel’s Reform community and bring the spirit home.
ƒ And much more…
OPTIONAL EXTENSION HIGHLIGHTS:
ƒ Walk Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter, from the Cardo to Hurva Synagogue rooftops.
ƒ Visit the Western Wall and explore underground through the Western Wall Tunnel.
ƒ Ascend Masada by cable car and explore its ancient mountaintop fortress.
ƒ Float in the Dead Sea and unwind in nature at Ein Gedi.
ƒ And much more…
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026
5:30pm until the final whistle!
SUPER BOWL
Let’s Help Those in Need!
February Collection: Let’s Fill Our Neighbor’s Food Pantry!
Let’s help The EJOY/Pastor Lewis Food Drive spread community friendship down the street at the Friendship Baptist Church on Roslyn Road. They are in need of the following items:
• cereal
• pasta
• pancake mix
• syrup
• peanut butter
• crackers
• cooking oil
• any canned beans
• canned tuna or chicken
• shelf-stable juice
• paper towels
FOOD DRIVE
Please place your donations in the bins in the temple lobby, or order through our Amazon link and have the items sent directly to the temple: bit.ly/TSRSA-Amazon.
February Mitzvah: The Ronald McDonald House Needs Us!
Thursday, February 26 from 9:30am-12:30pm
This mitzvah has fast become a let’s do it again Social Action event. We will be preparing brunch for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House, New Hyde Park.
This experience gives so much more than just a nutritious meal to these families, and it gives us so much too. Your heart will smile, and you’ll want to go back!
Please RSVP to Lauren Borkon at laurenborkon@gmail.com.
