Congregation Sinai of San Jose, CA

A special Shabbat in honor of Miki Gurantz

Saturday, June 8  

On Saturday, June 8, we honor retiring Nursery School Director Miki Gurantz and thank her for dedicating 13 years to the nurturing, growth and happiness of Sinai preschoolers.  

Everyone in the community is warmly invited to attend. A special invitation is extended to all current preschoolers and Nursery School alumni to join us at 11 am in the Sanctuary.

Sinai Website WriteFests

Calling all wordsmiths and photo enthusiasts! Help us write content and pick photos for Sinai's new website pages at our WriteFests on Tuesday May 21st and Wednesday May 29th at 7:30 PM in the Social Hall. There will be music, food, and lots of creative energy. Come have fun, and bring your laptop!

Our goal is to demonstrate the new website for the first time at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 9th.

Wednesday, May 22   

Ima and Me: 9:00 am 

Thursday, May 23

Silicon Valley Beit Midrash: 9:30 am 

Prayerbook Hebrew Reading Class: 11:00 am 

Saturday, May 25

Shabbat Services: 9:00 am

Baby Naming Ceremony of Ella Kozumplik: during Shabbat services 

K-2nd Family Service: 10:30 am

Torah 'n Tefillah: 10:30 am

Kiddush Luncheon: 12:00 pm, following services. Luncheon sponsored by Harold and Kyra Hubis in appreciation of our Sinai community. following services. A dessert reception sponsored by David and Susan Bressman in honor of the baby naming of their granddaughter Ella Devorah Kozumplik will follow. Free to all. All are welcome.

Sunday, May 26

Sunday Morning Minyan: 9:00 am

Not in session: Religious School

Monday, May 27

Office closed in observance of Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 28

Religious School: 4:15 pm

Wednesday, May 29    

Ima and Me: 9:00 am 

Thursday, May 30

Silicon Valley Beit Midrash: 9:30 am 

Prayerbook Hebrew Reading Class: 11:00 am 

Saturday, June 1 

Shabbat Services: 9:00 am

Sunday, June 2  

Sunday Morning Minyan: 9:00 am

Religious School: 9:00 am

Kadima at Almaden Lake Park: 12:30 -2:30 pm. Kadima is parking it at Almaden Lake Park. Cars will be leaving from Congregation Sinai at noon. Lunch provided at no cost (optional $6 for parking.) All 5th -8th graders are invited. Please contact Janet Dombro or Rozita Tabibian at Kadima @sinai-sj.org for more info and to rsvp. 

Service Attendance Reward at Yogurland: 6:00 pm. For all students who have met their grade specific requirements for shul attendance this year. Meet a Yogurland (on Hamilton and Bascom in the Whole Foods Shopping Center) for free yogurt with Rabbi Berkenwald and Director of Education Kate Mueller.  

Tuesday, June 4  

Religious School: 4:15 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat in the Living Room: Friday, June 7, 5:30 pm. Evening services at the home of Rabbi and Dana Berkenwald. Please contact the office for the address.

Annual Congregation-Wide Meeting: Sunday, June 9, 9:30 am. Highlights include: presentation of the "State of the Shul" address, presentations to exceptional volunteers, and congregational votes on the 2013-2014 fiscal year budget and slate of the Board of Directors. All Congregation Sinai members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Community Pride Shabbat at Congregation Beth David: Friday, June 21, 6:30 pm. We welcome the GLBT Jewish community, along with allies, family and friends, to participate in this inspiring service of celebration, remembrance, and hope.  Rabbis and Cantors from Congregations Beth David, Temple Emanu-el, Congregation Shir Hadash, Congregation Sinai and the Addison-Penzak JCC will join in leading the service, along with members of the GLBT Jewish community. The service will be followed by an oneg with wine, cheese, and desserts.

Kabbalat Shabbat and BBQ Dinner at Sinai: Friday, July 5, 6:00. Please join us to welcome Shabbat together as a community. Early Bird Special: RSVP by Tuesday July 2; $20.00 per adult (age 13 and up) and $5.00 per child age 5-12 (free for children under age 5). $54.00 maximum per family.

Happy Hour and Kabbalat Shabbat: Friday, July 19, 5:30 pm. Wine and appetizers (adult and child-friendly) followed by evening services. Come as you are whenever you can.  

Senior's Drivers' Education Classes: Thursday, May 23, 9:00 am. Shir Hadash has made arrangements to present the AARP's Driver Safety Program on May 21 and 23. This program, designed for people 50 and over, is based on the premise that older drivers are capable drivers, but over the years there has been a reduction in many of the senses that are used in driving - hearing and sight - as well as reductions in reaction time and peripheral vision.

Hot Kugel: Wednesday, May 29, 7:30 pm, at Jerusalem Grill and Bar, Campbell. An intimate performance of Yiddish love songs, Klezmer favorites, Jewish melodies and more. 

Sharone Hadassah invites the community to attend its upcoming IMA Buffet and Boutique: Sunday, June 2, 11:30 am, Los Gatos Lodge 50 Los Gatos/Saratoga Road, Los Gatos. Guest Speaker: Victoria Zackheim Author of "For Keeps." Women Tell the Truth About Their Bodies, Growing Older, and Acceptance She will speak on "LEARNING TO LOVE THE BODY" about women writers on celebrating the imperfections.

Speed Talmud: On One Foot, In One Hour: Monday, June 3rd from 7:00-8:15pm at the APJCC. Are you intrigued by the Talmud but don't know where to start? After just one hour of Speed Talmud, you'll gain the confidence to engage in Talmudic repartee. Taught by Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan of Lehrhaus Judaica. Free. visit www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/jplace. 

Fiddler on the Roof & Jewish cultural heritage exploration: Sunday, June 9, 2:30 pm. Join Congregation Emeth for a special live performance of Fiddler on the Roof in combination with an afternoon of Jewish cultural heritage experiences. Tickets may be purchased via PayPal through Congregation Emeth's website, www.emeth.net/fiddler, or checks may be mailed to Congregation Emeth, 17835 Monterey Street, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.