Temple Sinai: A warm and friendly Reform congregation where all are welcome!

Temple Sinai of Massapequa, a member of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and the only Reform synagogue in Massapequa, is a warm and friendly, all inclusive congregation where all are welcome. Our members and friends have created a friendly community where all participate and commit to the future of Temple Sinai.

Through membership and participation in our community everyone has the opportunity to partake in worship, adult education, religious school, volunteering, hosting a simcha, and so much more:

Connect: see old friends and make new friends;
Engage: connecting with our synagogue and neighborhood;
Celebrate: observe Shabbat and Holidays.

Please see the links on the left for detailed information about Temple Sinai of Massapequa.
Facebook page 

TEMPLE SINAI:  OPEN  HEARTS - OPEN  MINDS- OPEN  DOORS


UPCOMING EVENTS

Shabbat 11 September 2020
Shabbat worship will be held at the 
Towers of Freedom Monument
John Burns Park, Massapequa
Click for more information
Social distancing & face coverings will be required.



Due to COVID-19
Temple Sinai is offering Virtual Shabbat @ 7:30pm -
the joy of Shabbat worship from
the  safety of your home on your computer or device.




If you would like to join us, or would like High Holy Day information
send your email request to: Temple Sinai 
Stay Safe!
We hope you are well.







We operate with your support.
If you would like to make a contribution, click.
In advance, thank you!

Yamim No'ra'im / High Holy Day
Preparation
click to listen to the sound of the
Shofar
If download is very slow, please see our Facebook page 
Read
Psalm 27







Come celebrate Shabbat with us.
First Friday of every month: Family, Inclusive Shabbat @ 7:30pm
All other Shabbatot (except holiday observances) @ 8:00pm






BIKENYC WITH RABBI P
for information: Temple Sinai of Massapequa
Due to COVID-19 the NYC 5-Borough Bike Tour was cancelled.
Stayed tuned for next year's participation.
Bike into the future with Temple Sinai!





It was an honor to host & be in dialogue with
Professor Isma Chaudhry
from the Islamic Center of Long Island
during our Shabbat of Social Justice


Rabbi Poticha with Prof. Chaudhry





Temple Sinai's Member: Louis Guzman
in Newsday:
Keeping Faith: How Religion, Spriituality 
Sustain Long Islanders As They Age.
! Join us for Shabbat Worship !






Family Shabbat Worship
First Friday of every month: 7:30pm


Shabbat Worship (all other Friday nights): 8:00pm




Sunday, 7 June 2020
Celebrate Israel Parade
! Join Temple Sinai !




See our Facebook page for exciting photos of
Temple Sinai marching in the 2018 Celebrate Israel Parade.

Shabbat Under The Stars 5778









 
For joyful pictures of both 
Temple Sinai's Golf / Game Day 
in honor of our 60th anniversary
and
the retirement of our religious school principal 
and long-time temple leader
see our Facebook page!

COLLEGE STUDENTS & PARENTS:

Questionnaire for (prospective) college students & parents regarding the level of anti-Semitic activity on campus.






Curious about membership?
If you are interested in a membership packet, please email: Kathy







 






Once again Temple Sinai had a wonderful 
turnout for the Celebrate Israel Parade.
It was a great day to show our support for Israel
click for more pictures on our Facebook page













CELEBRATING  PURIM  AT  TEMPLE SINAI (images)









ISRAEL
  What can you do?  
Here are two opportunities to contribute.
Lone Soldiers Program of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Lone Soldiers are those whose families live abroad and who choose to leave their countries of origin to serve the State of Israel.




Comment and prayer from Rabbi Poticha

See photos of the 2014 Temple Sinai
Bowling Extravaganza!





THOUGHT:
A Prayer for Living With Purpose







Photos from the
New York City People's Climate March
can be seen on our Facebook page







click for pictures/Facebook : 2014 Celebrate Israel Parade
Temple Sinai proudly marched up 5th Avenue for 50th Celebrate Israel Parade, NYC







See wonderful pictures of our trip to Israel.
https://www.facebook.com/templesinaimassapequa
more to come

                                          
                                Mayor Pravato,  Rabbi Poticha, Assemblyman Saladino
           

    
 Zach Grenier, Kathryn Erbe, Harris Yulin

               

 

Blessing Of The Pets: https://www.facebook.com/templesinaimassapequa

 

                       

Superstorm Sandy: Relief and Donors

As you know many of our congregants were very seriously damaged/affected by superstorm Sandy. 
Our Temple Sinai building was also damaged.
Below is a list of individuals and organizations, beyond those of our own members, who contributed to our rebuilding and renewal. 
These contributions were monetary or otherwise.
We are very grateful for their support.

Individuals
Jerry & Linda Bernstein
Margie Chebot
Joel Harris (z"l)
Marilyn Plotz
Revera Poticha
Jay & Harriet Weintraub

Houses of Worship
Congregation Gates of Prayer, Metarie, LA
Presbyterian Community Church of Massapequa
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Manhattan, NY
Temple Emanuel, Kennsington, MD.
Temple Shalom, Naples, Fl.
Temple Shalom, Woodbury, NY
The Garden City Jewish Center, Garden City, NY
Westchester Reform Temple (Men's Club)

Organizations
AJC – (American Jewish Committee)
CCAR (Central Conference of American Rabbis)
New York Board of Rabbis  & Rabbi Joe Potasnik
URJ (Union for Reform Judaism)
UJA-Federation

Fairway Market
Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys