On Friday nights, our Sinai community gathers together to lift our voices in song and prayer and reflect on a short D’var Torah - a discussion of the weekly Torah portion, the issues of the day and, not infrequently, the intersection between the two. Followed by a festive Oneg Shabbat (dessert reception) during which we greet old friends and make new ones.

Fridays

The jewel in the liturgical crown, our outdoor Summer Services commence at 6:00pm and are preceded by wine and cheese at 5:30pm. Join in our extraordinarily beautiful outdoor sanctuary where we enjoy the warm weather, wonderful music and words of wisdom. 

Fridays: Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 30, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 31, April 28, May 19 

Sinai will host a scheduled Zoom Shabbat once a month. On Zoom Shabbat - we will not be in-person at Sinai. Our entire community will worship together for Shabbat on Zoom. Look to your Enews for reminders! 

Saturday: Sept. 10, Oct. 22, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 10 

Join Rabbi Cohen for a series of Shabbat morning prayer experiences. Drawing from mindfulness practices such as meditation, movement and yoga, we'll explore Shabbat and prayer from a new and different perspective. The earliest Hasids (early 19th century) were explorers of mysticism and made use of multiple mindfulness modalities to reach their spiritual goals. Dress comfortably! 

Saturdays: 9:00- 10:30 am via Zoom

Why study Torah? It is the master narrative of our people, a road map for living a meaningful and purposeful life. It has been accessible and relevant to every generation since Mt. Sinai. We read Torah through two different lenses. First, we read it through the scientific study of Judaism lens. This employs the linguistic tools of cognate languages of the period as well as the frames of philosophy, psychology, anthropology, sociology and economics. Such lenses provide an understanding of what the Torah might have meant in the era of its origin. The second lens we employ is the traditional method of how Jews have read and understood these texts ever since. By combining the modern “scientific” approach with the traditional voices gives us an understanding that is nuanced and has depth. 

Please look to your Enews for the Zoom link. 

Special Services on Select Fridays – see calendar for dates

Rockin’ Shabbat  |  3-4x per year, November thru May

Invite your friends to see the band featuring Rabbi Cohen on the electric guitar, Cantor Newman, Julie Lookatch and Sarah Hwang on vocals. Don’t miss these uplifting Shabbat experiences. Great for all ages! 

Social Justice Shabbat  |  2x per year

Congregation Sinai has enjoyed a wonderful partnership with Cross Lutheran Church. Come learn about how we support and learn from each other. Pastor Michelle Townsend De Lopez will speak during Shabbat services at Sinai on Friday March 10 at 6:00 PM. That same weekend, Rabbi David Cohen will speak at Cross Lutheran on Sunday, March 12 at 9:30 AM. Come hear them both! 

Israel Shabbat | 1-2x per year

Join us for a Shabbat experience celebrating Israel! We will follow with a delicious dinner filled with Israeli favorites! Register by April 17th HERE  Please call the Sinai office to register with cash or check. No printed ticket needed. 

Teacher Appreciation Shabbat | Friday, May 12

Join us for a special Shabbat as we honor our teachers!! Come for Shabbat ShaPIZZA too at 5:15!  $5.00 per person, Max $20.00 per family of 5, 3 and under free. rsvp by May 10 HERE 

Pride Shabbat | Friday, June 9

Join us for a Shabbat of singing, learning, and celebrating with our LGBTQ community. Help us to continue to make Sinai welcoming and inclusive. 

MCRC Shabbat | Friday, June 23

The Metropolitan Council of Reform Congregations, a group of five synagogues in Southeastern Wisconsin, gather yearly for a shared Shabbat celebration featuring a prominent speaker from the Reform movement.

Shabbat morning Minyan 9:30am

This informal Shabbat morning service brings together a warm community that is always open to new participants. After three weeks, you’ll be a veteran! Led by Rabbi Emeritus Jay Brickman and Rabbi Cohen; preceded by Torah study at 8:00am.

B’nei Mitzvah (select Saturdays)

Sinai families celebrating B’nei Mitzvah and their guests gather in the sanctuary for a service led by the B’nei Mitzvah student.