Get involved with Sinai
Join one of our many Committees or Chavurot (interest groups)! See below for all the fun and exciting things Sinai is doing and for contact info for each group. There's something here for everyone!
Sinai Committees
Help initiate, plan and carry out a variety of adult programs that will attract people and encourage personal growth and knowledge.
Contact: Gillian Rodger gmrodger@hotmail.com
The Congregation Sinai Brotherhood is comprised of active, engaged and fun-loving members of our Congregation. Of the more than 100 men who belong to our dedicated group, many offer a few hours of their time each year to participate in one of the numerous Brotherhood activities. Some volunteer to help run programs, while others demonstrate their support through becoming Sustaining Members.
Contact: Mike Weinshel mikegku@gmail.com
Buildings & Grounds
Reviews budget, expenses, assists in coordinating capital repairs.
Contact: Mike Weinshel mikegku@gmail.com
Chesed: Our Caring Community
Sends greetings to families for many life-cycle events, such as birth of a child, condolences etc. Provides support during times of crisis. Behind the scenes caring and personal contact to help congregants in need. Delivers soup to those in need and funeral home watch.
Contact: Karen Beek Kberk@congregationsinai.com
Events and Development:
Coordinate congregational observance of synagogue holiday festivities such as Congregational Dinners, Social events and Fundraising events.
Contacts: Reva Fox revaderci@me.com
Marketing & Media:
Develop/monitor a publicity and public relations plan for the congregation. Help with website management, social media, advertising and any congregational communication.
Contacts: Julie Lookatch Julioo@sbcglobal.net
Outreach
Sinai's Outreach Committee locates and welcomes new members. Through community partnerships, creative messaging, and personal contact we seek to expand and sustain Congregation Sinai in the Jewish community and Greater Milwaukee.
Contacts: Josh Parkes jopa7609@gmail.com
Current Member Engagement and Stewardship
Help strengthen current members' connections to Sinai through involvement in activities, committees and affinity groups. Integrate new members in congregational programs and committees through a "buddy system" and other mentoring. Encourage participation in congregational events. Develop stewardship programs for current and prospective donors, including recognition and appreciation campaigns.
Contact: Michelle Silverman michellesilverman@hotmail.com
Committed to Tikkun Olam, repair of the world, the committee sees its mission as providing an opportunity for all congregants to recognize their Jewish responsibility to help others in the community. Plan and carry out programs and projects of social concern.
Contacts: Eva Hagenhofer evameredith@att.net
Julie Turetsky julieturetsky@gmail.com
The Women of Sinai is an organization of vibrant women of all ages who enjoy working together to enhance and enrich the lives of its members, the temple and the community-at-large. Our programming is designed for women who work both inside and outside the home. We offer diverse programming, study, religious enrichment, fundraising, and fellowship.
Contacts: Bobbi Rector burector@gmail.com
Nancy Stillman nstillman963@gmail.com
Determine policy and philosophy of our Judaica and Hebrew School activities, programming and curriculum evaluation. Help plan and implement programs for families with young children, as well as coordinate Youth and Family Holy Day and Purim celebrations.
Contacts: Velia Tarnoff velia.tarnoff@gmail.com
Sinai Chavurot (Interest Groups)
Acheinu - Men’s Spirituality Group
The issues of God, family, relationship and connection come together with bagels, coffee and men. Sponsored by the Brotherhood, come spend some time with fellow guys thinking, talking and listening.
Contact: Mitch Colton mcc25@mcctech.net
B'rit Nashim (Covenant of Women) is a group of Sinai women who meet once a month for programs of personal interest and Jewish content. Through a commitment to our group, our purposes are: to build a community of women within the larger community of Congregation Sinai, to share interests, and to strengthen our connections to each other and to Judaism.
Contacts: Joanne Roberts jtrjtr@hotmail.com
Toby Colton TJCooks@mcctech.net
Culture Connection
Get connected with the Milwaukee art and culture scene AND with fellow Sinai Congregants. Adventure out to dinner, films, theater, Jazz in the Park…this is a perfect way to get to know other Sinai members in an intimate and fun setting.
Israel Connection
The Israel Connection was established in recognition of Congregation Sinai's values to support Israel as the Jewish Homeland and feel connected to our history, religion, culture and Jewish identity. The Israel Committee continuously explores ways to educate, support projects and events for Israel holidays and other community celebrations.
Contact: Avner Porat avnerporat@gmail.com
We value every member at Congregation Sinai – even our youngest! Itsy Bitsy Sinai (birth-4) meets Sunday mornings or on Friday Shabbat to discover holiday and Jewish value programming filled with songs, stories and crafts. We want our youngest children to look forward to seeing synagogue as a place of joy and laughter and fun. We strive to help parents connect to others with similar aged children, to develop bonds that will enable them to share their Jewish journeys together.
Contact: Jen Friedman Jfriedman@congregationsinai.org
Mensch Squad
Mensch Squad is a group of folks who have offered to be “on call” (or on a calling list) when Sinai is in need of help with parking lot traffic control, ushering for large funerals, outdoor service set ups and tear downs and other Sinai events. You will receive a call, text or email inquiring if you are available to help for a specific event. Some may be during work days, others not. The outreach will occur as soon as absolutely possible. We understand that you may not always be available to help and if it’s not this time, maybe next time.
Contact: Michael Hool mhool.shr@gmail.com
My Sinai "Family"!
Are you a Sinai family without Milwaukee family? Let us connect you with other families to gather at homes for holiday and Shabbat celebrations and a chance to connect with other families with children of the same ages and common interests. We want to help you find a "Family!"
Contact: Gabe Ziskin glzisk@gmail.com
Brewing Beer for Sinai Events! Are you interested in the brewing process? Join a group of beer lovers, chemistry lovers and those who enjoy cooking to learn how to brew from our Sinai Resident Master Brewers: Gordy Goldbaum and Alan Silverman. We will brew a couple batches of beer for Chanukah and the Summer Concert in the Sinai kitchen, bottle the beer, and create the name and designer label.
Contact: Gordy Goldbaum gordon_jay@hotmail.com
Alan Silverman alan.silverman@hotmail.com
Sinai Outside
Sinai Outside was founded by a group of congregants who value the spiritual and social connections to be found in nature. Adventures include hikes, mazes, camping…anything you can think of!
Contact: Bobbi Rector burector@gmail.com
Tabletop Games!
Do you love tabletop games? Join us for trivia and board game nights at Sinai - open to all! Adults and families welcome. Attendees can choose among game offerings, learn new games and socialize in a relaxed setting.
Contact: Josh Parkes jopa7609@gmail.com
YAAS! (Young Adults at Sinai!)
What does it mean to be a young, professional Jewish adult in Milwaukee? Are you looking for a point of entry into metropolitan Jewry? Do you have a child or know someone – affiliated or unaffiliated - that is looking to meet other young Jewish professionals or Grad students? YASS is for you.
Contact: Samantha Pollock smnthpllck@gmail.com
