WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT TEMPLE SINAI
February 15-21, 2026
Happy Presidents’ Day!
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:
Engage with cutting-edge thinkers at Tel Aviv University.
Explore Jewish diversity and heritage at the ANU Museum of the Jewish People.
Tour Magen David Adom’s state-of-the-art emergency response and blood services center.
Reflect at the Nova music festival memorial.
Visit Sderot and Kibbutz Nirim to understand life along the Gaza border.
Discuss Israeli-Palestinian relations with activist Avi Dabush from Rabbis for Human Rights.
Meet educators and students at the Leo Baeck School in Haifa.
Witness northern Israel’s security realities and pioneering spirit on the Lebanese border.
Study Jewish texts with scholars linking tradition and current events.
Bake challah with a chef and learn about healing through food.
Discuss shared society with Jewish and Arab Israelis in mixed cities.
Celebrate Shabbat with Israel’s Reform community and bring the spirit home.
And much more…
OPTIONAL EXTENSION HIGHLIGHTS:
Walk Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter, from the Cardo to Hurva Synagogue rooftops.
Visit the Western Wall and explore underground through the Western Wall Tunnel.
Ascend Masada by cable car and explore its ancient mountaintop fortress.
Float in the Dead Sea and unwind in nature at Ein Gedi.
And much more…
ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23!
Friday, February 20, 2026 • 6:30pm
We look forward to seeing you at our meaningful Shabbat service in the Sanctuary.
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 21, 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
Co-Chaired by Lauren & David Borkon and Carol & James Rotenberg
The notion of Jewish Peoplehood encompasses Judaism as a civilization with a collective story, religion, culture, language, ethical tradition, and dedication to community. Our goal in presenting this series is to strengthen the connection between Jews around the world.
Friday, March 13 • 6:30pm during our Shabbat service featuring the Community Choir & Temple Sinai Band
Guest Speaker: Sinai’s Own, Dr. Grigoriy Mashkevich
Marking four years since the invasion of Ukraine
Dr. Grigoriy Mashkevich is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon with advanced fellowship training from UCLA Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed residency training in head and neck surgery at New York Eye & Ear Infirmary. His sub-specialty training at UCLA focused on complex facial reconstruction and cosmetic surgery, with particular emphasis on cancer-related facial repair and cosmetic surgery of the aging face and nose.
Born in Lviv, Ukraine, Dr. Mashkevich felt a personal and professional responsibility to contribute his surgical expertise following the onset of the war. His first humanitarian mission took place in September 2022, approximately six months into the conflict. Since that time, he has participated in and helped establish multiple missions focused on reconstructive care for war-injured patients, with a growing emphasis on education and skills transfer to local physicians. In March, he will return to Lviv for his fifth medical mission, continuing a sustained commitment to care, collaboration, and long-term impact.
Starting at 4:00pm
Fun for everyone! Activities include:
A magic show for ECC-3rd grade Silent Disco for ECC-3rd grade Dinner & Hamentashen: ECC - 5:00pm Everyone else6:00pm 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!
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 • 7:00 pm
Temple Sinai, 425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, New York
Join UJA Long Island for an evening with leading Israeli journalist and political analyst Nadav Eyal. A trusted voice for our community, Nadav will share timely insight as Israel navigates this moment of great complexity amid an ever- evolving geopolitical landscape — in conversation with Emmy-winning journalist Josh Einiger. Together, they’ll unpack the issues shaping headlines and explore what it means for Israel and the global Jewish community.
Plus, we’ll also hear about UJA’s work meeting the moment: fighting antisemitism, securing our Jewish institutions, helping Israel move forward, and uplifting struggling New Yorkers.
Berg Fellowship Chair: Dana Wilkins
New Leadership Campaign Chairs: Jessica & Matthew Grossman
Register: www.ujafedny.org/event/view/conversation -about-israel-with- eyal
Questions?
Contact Lynne Kanner at kannerl@ujafedny.org or 516.762.5842.
