The Sinai Source February 8-14, 2026 by Temple Sinai of Roslyn

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT TEMPLE SINAI

February 8-14, 2026

Resistance & Resilience:

Tales of the Jewish Spirit with Rabbi Ilana Schachter

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 13, 2026 • 6:30pm

We look forward to seeing you at our meaningful Shabbat service in the Sanctuary.

Tonight is our annual Repro Shabbat, an initiative of the National Council of Jewish Women, that honors the Jewish value of reproductive freedom.

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.

Sinai Shabbat Saturdays

New Ways to Experience Shabbat at Temple Sinai*

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:30am

Saturday Morning Torah Study*K with Rabbinic Intern Dina Kwasnicki in person and via ZOOM

Shabbat is a time for reflection, gratitude, and enrichment.

Join us for a morning of engaging text study and conversation, centered around the weekly Torah portion.

No previous knowledge of Hebrew, liturgy, or text required – join us as we learn from our tradition and from one another!

*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!

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

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

Questions?

Contact Lynne Kanner at kannerl@ujafedny.org or 516.762.5842.

Conversational Hebrew with Morah

Galia Shahin

next class:

Wednesday, February 25 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

Wednesday, March 4 • 7:00pm at

the lynn f. angelson theatre

History remembers Marcel Marceau as the world’s greatest mime. But before the spotlight, he was a young man in Nazi-occupied France, guiding Jewish children to safety with nothing but courage and imagination. In the shadows of World War II, Marcel on the Train reveals the man behind the invisible mask.

Co-written by and starring Tony Award® nominee Ethan Slater (SpongeBob SquarePants, Wicked), this inventive new play shows us how, sometimes, the loudest resistance begins in the most quiet places.

Adult Engagement has secured a limited number of tickets for the March 4th performance at the group rate price of $52 each. Transportation is not included.

RSVP no later than Tuesday, February 17 at mysinai.org/marcelonthetrain

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.