women of temple sinai

The Women of Temple Sinai (WTS), an affiliate of the Women of Reform Judaism, is the collective voice and presence of women in congregational life. Stronger together, we support the ideals and enhance the quality of Jewish living to ensure the future of Temple Sinai and progressive Judaism in North America, Israel and around the world.

WTS is an inclusive community for all Temple Sinai women — married, partnered, single, divorced, and widowed — with or without children — Jewish and non-Jewish. We have a long history of supporting youth and families, funding Temple endeavors, providing educational forums, getting involved in critical issues, and encouraging women's leadership development and personal growth in mind, body and spirit. All who identify as female are welcome.

For more information about Programs, please contact us at sinaiwts@oaklandsinai.org.

See membership information below or click here to become a member.

Upcoming Events

WTS Opening Event:
Imagining A Better Future: Cultivating Hope and Resilience with Dr. Masua Sagiv
Sunday, October 20, 1:00pm, Stern Hall

BaShanah HaBaah — Rising from Deep Crisis
A year after October 7th, and as the war is still ongoing, we welcome a new Jewish year. How do we cultivate hope and repair, in Israel and among American Jews?

Dr. Masua Sagiv, Koret Visiting Assistant Professor, UC Berkeley School of Law and Senior Faculty, Shalom Hartman Institute will speak to this topic as we look for hope and resilience, and we imagine a better future.

Please join WTS for its Opening Event, a joyful, inspiring and thought-provoking afternoon for women of all ages. Meet new friends, engage in meaningful discussion, enjoy a light lunch, and meet with the incoming WTS Board.

If cost is an obstacle, please let us know.

Register here by October 16

Historic Jewish Cemetery Walking Tour: Facts and Fun
Sunday, October 27, 10:00am, Home of Eternity Jewish Cemetery, Oakland
An unorthodox tour of The Home of Eternity, our local Reform Jewish Cemetery led by our own Robin Reiner. We will learn some of its history, how to decode its symbols and be introduced to some ofits famous occupants.

Ample humor (and snacks!) will be provided on this easy walking tour.

$10 for WTS Members/$18 for WTS Guests

Register Here by October 24

WTS Cinema Sisters Featuring Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
Monday November 4 and Monday, November 11. See details for dates below
Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr (Ziegfeld Girl, Samson and Delilah) was known as the world’s most beautiful woman. However, her stunning beauty stood in the way of her being given the credit she deserved as an ingenious inventor whose pioneering work helped revolutionize modern communication. An Austrian Jewish emigrant who invented a covert communication system to try to help defeat the Nazis, Lamarr was ignored and told to sell kisses for war bonds instead. It was only toward the very end of her life that tech pioneers discovered that it was her concept that is now used as the basis for secure WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth technologies.

Two In-Person Options: (New format this year. Select one option)

Temple Sinai: Monday, 11/4/24 in person from 3:30-4:30pm in the Fischer Library. This will be discussion only. Film to be viewed beforehand at home on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, Kanopy, or YouTube. Registration ends Monday, 10/28/24. Seats are limited. Wheelchair accessible. (20 spots available)

Offsite: Monday, 11/11/24 from 6:30-9:00pm in a WTS member’s home. Film to be viewed on site and discussed. Registration ends Monday, 11/4/24. This home is not wheelchair accessible. (9 spots available)

Register here by October 28 or November 4

More Upcoming Events

Postcard Writing
Wednesday, September 4, 5:30 – 7:00pm, Temple Sinai 
Co-sponsored event with Social Action

Postcard Writing
Sunday, September 22, 1:00 – 4:00pm, Temple Sinai
Co-sponsored event with Social Action; part of mitzvah day activities

WTS Opening Event 
Sunday, October 20, 1:00 – 5:00pm, Stern Hall

Women of Temple Sinai Honey Fundraiser

This 8-ounce jar of delicious kosher honey arrives in time for the Rosh Hashanah holiday, decorated with a colorful label, and includes a personalized card reading “Shana Tova—Wishing you a Healthy and Happy New Year.” This card also lets the recipients know that a donation has been made in their honor to Women of Temple Sinai. Your cost is $14.00 per jar which includes shipping and handling within the United States.

To order honey go to: www.honeyfromtheheart.org/WTS click the honey link and follow the step-by-step instructions. Order by August 8, 2024 to avoid an $8.00 per jar shipping fee. Orders accepted until Rosh HaShanah.

See full flyer here.

Bi-monthly Meetings

Second Wednesday of every other month
6:30pm via Zoom until further notice

All women are invited to attend WTS Board meetings to gain an understanding of our organization, contribute their ideas and get to know other women. Meetings largely focus on planning future events and critical issues activities, reports from the board and related business. However, some meetings also include special activities and/or speakers. 

Become a Member

How can you get involved? Become a member! 
There are many reasons why women join WTS and a lot depends on where they are in their lives:

• Many women join for social reasons and attend events to meet and be with other Jewish women.
• Some join because they have children and appreciate all that WTS does to support youth and families.
• Many women join in support of social action activities and our critical issues agenda.
• Often non-Jewish women join because their spouse or partner is Jewish and it's a great way to learn more about keeping a Jewish home and Jewish traditions.
• There are women who join even though they know they don't have the time right now to participate, because they believe in what WTS and our national affiliate, WRJ, stands for and they want to show their support.

New Temple Sinai Members: Take advantage of our one-year complimentary membership!

Membership Dues: All WTS members are an equal part of our community regardless of dues amount. Women are asked to join at whatever level they are able.

Join Women of Temple Sinai  
You can join WTS using this link. 

You can also join by downloading the WTS Membership form and following instructions on the form.

For more information, please contact us at sinaiwts@oaklandsinai.org.