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.

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.

Upcoming Events

Making Clay Flowers—Kalinot
Friday, August 2 and Monday, August 5, 8:30am, Offsite
We need 16 crafty ladies to come make 100 clay flowers at the Potter's studio in Berkeley. Guidance will be provided. Prior experience is appreciated but not necessary. Please sign up for the morning shift (9am-1pm) or the afternoon shift (1-5pm); each shift will have 8 ladies. The clay flowers will be fired, painted at the WTS Spiritual Retreat on August 25, and then "planted" in the Temple Garden to honor the victims of the October 7 attack and the resilience of the Israelis.

You do not need to attend the WTS Spiritual Retreat in order to attend this workshop and make the clay flowers for the Retreat.

This event is currently full. You can add your name to the waitlist here.

WTS Spiritual Retreat: Hope and Resilience
Sunday, August 25, 2024, 9:30am – 4:00pm, Offsite
Come join your sisters, Rabbi Mates-Muchin, Rabbi Bressler, and Cantor Keys, for a women’s spiritual retreatin Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park in Oakland. We will explore paths to spirituality through song, meditation, Torah study, small group discussions, and other special activities. We will be painting Kaliniot (red clay poppy-like flowers) for a project memorializing the victims of theOctober 7th terrorist attack and the resilience of Israelis. These flowers will later be 'planted' in the sacred garden at Temple Sinai. Site is ¼ mile from the parking lot on a paved path. If accessibility is a concern, please contact us at sinaiwts@oaklandsinai.org. Registration is limited. This is open to WTS members only. More details to follow after registration.

Register Here by August 22

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.