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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

 

Crip Camp Movie Viewing and Discussion
Sunday, March 10, 1:00pm, Albers Chapel

Join congregant Denise Sherer Jacobson in a viewing and discussion of the Academy Award-nominated film, CRIP CAMP: A Disability Revolution. Denise was a story consultant as well as a featured personality in the documentary produced by Higher Ground (Barack and Michelle Obama’s production). Get an inside perspective on the making of the film, its premier at Sundance, and the whole Crip Camp experience.

Special Guest, Bruce Burger, aka Rebbe Soul, the son and nephew of the co-founders of the camp will be sharing anecdotes about his youthful summers at Camp Jened (Crip Camp). This free event is co-sponsored by the Access Committee and WTS. It will take place in Albers Chapel and is wheelchair accessible.

Register here by March 6


Jewish Identity and Art
Sunday, March 17, 1:00 – 2:30pm, Albers Chapel 

Your Jewish identity is unique to you. Join us for a guided art exercise with Sarah Turtletaub as we use visual art to explore, express, and connect with our Jewish identities. No art experience needed! The $18 registration fee covers all supplies (and snacks!). There will be time to create and share in conversation with one another;you'll come home with a framed piece of art that only you could have created.

Register here by March 10


34th Annual Women of Temple Sinai Creative Shabbat Service
Friday, March 29, 6:30pm, Albers Chapel & Livestream

From the Ashes, Restoring Community
Parashah Parah Adumah (Numbers 19: 1-22)

All community members are warmly invited and welcomed to this inclusive, innovative, and inspirational service – with prayer interpretations written and read by the Women of Temple Sinai, along with musical accompaniments to encourage full congregation participation.

Please join us as we renew and restore ourselves through prayer and song together on March 29th!

WTS is proud to be and represent a collective voice and presence of women in congregational life. WTS supports Jewish ideals and works to enhance the quality of Jewish living, ensuring the future of Temple Sinai and Progressive Judaism in North America, Israel, and around the World.

No Registration Necessary


Not Your Grandmother's Mikvah! A Tour of the San Francisco Mikvah
Sunday, April 7, 10:00am, San Francisco

Join us at the San Francisco Mikvah at Menorah Park to learn how the ancient rituals can lead to renewal and rebirth for the modern Jewish woman. The SF Mikvah is one of nearly 200 Mikva’ot worldwide brought up to Kashrut standards after WWII. We will have the pleasure of our own Mikvah Guide for a tour of the facility and a conversation in their conference room afterwards. If you have never been to the Mikvah, this would be a great and informative experience. Only 12 people (women only) may attend due to space limitations.

Register here by March 27


Annual Women's Seder and Potluck Dinner
Tuesday, April 16, 6:00 – 8:00pm, Stern Hall

Join Rabbi Mates-Muchin, Rabbi Bressler and women of all ages as we celebrate the Passover story and enjoy the power of community by sharing in an inspiring women’s intergenerational seder. Experiences from the recent congregational trip to Israel will be shared. Invite your daughters, mothers, sisters, aunts, cousins, nieces, and friends. Wine, ceremonial foods, and Haggadah are included. After you sign up, you will receive a link to SignUp Genius to participate in the pot-luck. Wheelchair accessible. Tickets are $18 for WTS members and non-members over 18. Girls 7-17 are free.

Register here by April 12


Additional Film Nights/Zoom
Thursday,  May 16, 7:00pm, Locations TBD


Kids Bake Rugelach
May 19, 2:00pm, Zoom


Writing A Fictional Picture Book
May 26, 1:00pm


WTS Shabbat
Friday, March 29, 2024


Flower Arranging


WTS Closing Picnic
Date TBD


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.

2022-23 Annual Membership             
    Basic Dues           $45     
"Contributing" Memberships             
    Basic Dues + Chai          $63     
    Basic Dues + Double Chai          $81     
    Basic Dues + Triple Chai          $99    

 

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.

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