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
 

Anyone Can Bake Rugelah! with Joanne Rocklin
Sunday,May 19, 1:00 – 2:30pm, Zoom
Join our intergenerational workshop. You can bake with kids (or not.) Zoom from your kitchen to Joanne’s kitchen and she will demonstrate how easy it is for ANYONE to bake Rugelah! Zoom link and link to recipe will be sent upon registration. This event is Free for WTS members. Guests are welcome in your own kitchens!

Register by May 17

Writing A Fictional Picture Book with Joanne Rocklin
Sunday, May 26, 1:00 – 3:00pm, Private Residence in Oakland
Children’s book author Joanne Rocklin will conduct a workshop on writing the picture book: what it is, how the kids in your life and your childhood memories inform your ideas, the vital importance of its language and illustrations, and how to market it. There will also be some focus on incorporating Jewish themes into your work. Writing, pondering, question-time and sharing will be included in the time together, as well as the later opportunity to form a continuing critique group. Please bring a favorite picture book or two to share, as well as writing materials.

Register by May 22

Film Night
Thursday,  May 16, 7:00pm, Locations TBD

Flower Arranging
June 6, 2024
Registration forthcoming

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.

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.