The Selichot service on the Saturday evening before Rosh HaShanah is the official opening of the High Holy Days. Beginning with Havdalah, we open the gate to this season with special music and penitential prayers.  

*Call the office 802.862.5125 to acquire the passcode.

Opening the Gates: A Beginner’s Guide to the High Holy Days
Sunday, September 14, 2025 • 3:00–5:00 PM

New to Judaism? Want a refresher before the High Holy Days? Join us for a welcoming, interactive workshop exploring the meaning, traditions, and spiritual themes of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur through a Reform Jewish lens. We’ll draw on Introduction to Judaism curriculum and Union for Reform Judaism resources to help you prepare your heart and mind for this sacred season. No prior knowledge is required.

Free for Temple members | $18 for guests

Click Here to Register

We arrive at the Lodge at 5pm so that we can serve dinner at 6pm. Volunteers are encouraged to eat with the guests as well and then help with clean up.  Everything usually wraps up around 7pm.  

Would you like to help bring light and cheer to those in our community who need support?  To sign up, please email deborah.leopold@templesinaivt.org.

New book: Days of Honey: The Tunisian Boyhood of Rafael Uzan by Irene Awret.

The story of Rafael Uzan, a native of Nabeul, Tunisia--a former shoemaker, pensioned gardener, and today a successful primitive artist in Israel--is also the story of the brusquely uprooted North African Jewry.

Meet in person and over Zoom.

Contact Temple Sinai’s Executive Director for login info.

Please join us if you knit or crochet or want to learn.

Please BYOY--bring your yarn as well as your favorite beverage! We'll be knitting for charity as well as working on our own projects.

ASL interpreters provided.

We will be using Mishkan HaNefesh for Rosh Hashanah.

Join us in person or via Zoom. Password required. Please contact Temple Sinai if you do not have the password before the holiday.

The Office is Closed today.

A music and prayer-filled worship service to celebrate the New Year and new beginnings.   We will sound the Shofar.  We will read and reflect on the story of the Binding of Isaac and how that story unfolds in our lives today.  Our Torah reading features teen and adult readers, and our music will include adult and youth choirs, acapella groups, and beloved tunes of the Holy Days.   

Password required for Zoom. Please get in touch with Temple Sinai before the holiday if you do not have the password.

No class today.

Please join us for the Memorial Service at the Patchen Road Cemetery. Details to follow.

To ensure a minyan is present, please register below.

PTO Family Apple Picking!

Join Temple Sinai’s PTO for a sweet fall afternoon at Adams Apple Orchard (986 Old Stage Rd, Williston) on Sunday, September 28th from 2–4 PM.

This is a chance to celebrate the season together, meet other families, and enjoy the beauty of Vermont in autumn. All are welcome — families with children in Religious School and families with children not yet in school!

-Pick apples
-Connect with other Sinai families
-Enjoy the crisp fall air

Bring your baskets, bring your kids, and bring your love of apples. We can’t wait to see you there!

The Office is Closed today.

No class today.

The Office is Closed today.

The Office is Closed today.

Current book: Days of Honey: The Tunisian Boyhood of Rafael Uzan by Irene Awret.

The story of Rafael Uzan, a native of Nabeul, Tunisia--a former shoemaker, pensioned gardener, and today a successful primitive artist in Israel--is also the story of the brusquely uprooted North African Jewry.

Meet in person and over Zoom.

Contact Temple Sinai’s Executive Director for login info.

Please join us if you knit or crochet or want to learn.

Please BYOY--bring your yarn as well as your favorite beverage! We'll be knitting for charity as well as working on our own projects.

The Office is Closed today.

No class today.

15 Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM • Beginning September 14, 2025

Introduction to Judaism Course

Taught by Rabbi David Edleson @ Temple Sinai

Married to or dating someone Jewish and want to learn more?

Thinking about conversion?

Had a bar/bat mitzvah but been away for a while?

Hoping to be a more informed Jewish parent?

This 15-session course is the perfect way to learn about Judaism as an adult. Together we will:

• Explore Jewish practice and ideas through Reform and Conservative perspectives

• Learn in chevruta (paired study), discussions, and shared experiences

• Study Jewish ideas about human nature, God, ethics, holidays, and culture

Details:

• First class is Opening the Gates on Sept. 14 (open to all!)

• No classes Sept. 14–Oct. 18; course resumes Oct. 19

• Location: Temple Sinai (in-person only)

• Cost: $100 per person (financial assistance available – please contact Aimee Loiter at aimee.loiter@templesinaivt.org)

Current book: Days of Honey: The Tunisian Boyhood of Rafael Uzan by Irene Awret.

The story of Rafael Uzan, a native of Nabeul, Tunisia--a former shoemaker, pensioned gardener, and today a successful primitive artist in Israel--is also the story of the brusquely uprooted North African Jewry.

Meet in person and over Zoom.

Contact Temple Sinai’s Executive Director for login info.

Please join us if you knit or crochet or want to learn.

Please BYOY--bring your yarn as well as your favorite beverage! We'll be knitting for charity as well as working on our own projects.

15 Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM • Beginning September 14, 2025

Introduction to Judaism Course

Taught by Rabbi David Edleson @ Temple Sinai

Married to or dating someone Jewish and want to learn more?

Thinking about conversion?

Had a bar/bat mitzvah but been away for a while?

Hoping to be a more informed Jewish parent?

This 15-session course is the perfect way to learn about Judaism as an adult. Together we will:

• Explore Jewish practice and ideas through Reform and Conservative perspectives

• Learn in chevruta (paired study), discussions, and shared experiences

• Study Jewish ideas about human nature, God, ethics, holidays, and culture

Details:

• First class is Opening the Gates on Sept. 14 (open to all!)

• No classes Sept. 14–Oct. 18; course resumes Oct. 19

• Location: Temple Sinai (in-person only)

• Cost: $100 per person (financial assistance available – please contact Aimee Loiter at aimee.loiter@templesinaivt.org)

Current book: Days of Honey: The Tunisian Boyhood of Rafael Uzan by Irene Awret.

The story of Rafael Uzan, a native of Nabeul, Tunisia--a former shoemaker, pensioned gardener, and today a successful primitive artist in Israel--is also the story of the brusquely uprooted North African Jewry.

Meet in person and over Zoom.

Contact Temple Sinai’s Executive Director for login info.

Please join us if you knit or crochet or want to learn.

Please BYOY--bring your yarn as well as your favorite beverage! We'll be knitting for charity as well as working on our own projects.

15 Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM • Beginning September 14, 2025

Introduction to Judaism Course

Taught by Rabbi David Edleson @ Temple Sinai

Married to or dating someone Jewish and want to learn more?

Thinking about conversion?

Had a bar/bat mitzvah but been away for a while?

Hoping to be a more informed Jewish parent?

This 15-session course is the perfect way to learn about Judaism as an adult. Together we will:

• Explore Jewish practice and ideas through Reform and Conservative perspectives

• Learn in chevruta (paired study), discussions, and shared experiences

• Study Jewish ideas about human nature, God, ethics, holidays, and culture

Details:

• First class is Opening the Gates on Sept. 14 (open to all!)

• No classes Sept. 14–Oct. 18; course resumes Oct. 19

• Location: Temple Sinai (in-person only)

• Cost: $100 per person (financial assistance available – please contact Aimee Loiter at aimee.loiter@templesinaivt.org)

Current book: Days of Honey: The Tunisian Boyhood of Rafael Uzan by Irene Awret.

The story of Rafael Uzan, a native of Nabeul, Tunisia--a former shoemaker, pensioned gardener, and today a successful primitive artist in Israel--is also the story of the brusquely uprooted North African Jewry.

Meet in person and over Zoom.

Contact Temple Sinai’s Executive Director for login info.

Please join us if you knit or crochet or want to learn.

Please BYOY--bring your yarn as well as your favorite beverage! We'll be knitting for charity as well as working on our own projects.

15 Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM • Beginning September 14, 2025

Introduction to Judaism Course

Taught by Rabbi David Edleson @ Temple Sinai

Married to or dating someone Jewish and want to learn more?

Thinking about conversion?

Had a bar/bat mitzvah but been away for a while?

Hoping to be a more informed Jewish parent?

This 15-session course is the perfect way to learn about Judaism as an adult. Together we will:

• Explore Jewish practice and ideas through Reform and Conservative perspectives

• Learn in chevruta (paired study), discussions, and shared experiences

• Study Jewish ideas about human nature, God, ethics, holidays, and culture

Details:

• First class is Opening the Gates on Sept. 14 (open to all!)

• No classes Sept. 14–Oct. 18; course resumes Oct. 19

• Location: Temple Sinai (in-person only)

• Cost: $100 per person (financial assistance available – please contact Aimee Loiter at aimee.loiter@templesinaivt.org)

Please join us if you knit or crochet or want to learn.

Please BYOY--bring your yarn as well as your favorite beverage! We'll be knitting for charity as well as working on our own projects.

Grade level shabbats services are attended by Religious School students and their families. There will be an All School Potluck before the service. Come visit and enjoy!

Talk to Aimee Loiter, Education Director, for more details.

Grade level shabbats services are attended by Religious School students and their families. During the service students lead prayers they have learned in class. Join us for this special Shabbat and then schmooze with Religious School families at the oneg after services. All are welcome!

*Call the office 802.862.5125 to acquire the passcode.

15 Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM • Beginning September 14, 2025

Introduction to Judaism Course

Taught by Rabbi David Edleson @ Temple Sinai

Married to or dating someone Jewish and want to learn more?

Thinking about conversion?

Had a bar/bat mitzvah but been away for a while?

Hoping to be a more informed Jewish parent?

This 15-session course is the perfect way to learn about Judaism as an adult. Together we will:

• Explore Jewish practice and ideas through Reform and Conservative perspectives

• Learn in chevruta (paired study), discussions, and shared experiences

• Study Jewish ideas about human nature, God, ethics, holidays, and culture

Details:

• First class is Opening the Gates on Sept. 14 (open to all!)

• No classes Sept. 14–Oct. 18; course resumes Oct. 19

• Location: Temple Sinai (in-person only)

• Cost: $100 per person (financial assistance available – please contact Aimee Loiter at aimee.loiter@templesinaivt.org)

Please join us if you knit or crochet or want to learn.

Please BYOY--bring your yarn as well as your favorite beverage! We'll be knitting for charity as well as working on our own projects.

15 Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM • Beginning September 14, 2025

Introduction to Judaism Course

Taught by Rabbi David Edleson @ Temple Sinai

Married to or dating someone Jewish and want to learn more?

Thinking about conversion?

Had a bar/bat mitzvah but been away for a while?

Hoping to be a more informed Jewish parent?

This 15-session course is the perfect way to learn about Judaism as an adult. Together we will:

• Explore Jewish practice and ideas through Reform and Conservative perspectives

• Learn in chevruta (paired study), discussions, and shared experiences

• Study Jewish ideas about human nature, God, ethics, holidays, and culture

Details:

• First class is Opening the Gates on Sept. 14 (open to all!)

• No classes Sept. 14–Oct. 18; course resumes Oct. 19

• Location: Temple Sinai (in-person only)

• Cost: $100 per person (financial assistance available – please contact Aimee Loiter at aimee.loiter@templesinaivt.org)

Please join us if you knit or crochet or want to learn.

Please BYOY--bring your yarn as well as your favorite beverage! We'll be knitting for charity as well as working on our own projects.

The Office is Closed today.

The Office is Closed today.

Please join us if you knit or crochet or want to learn.

Please BYOY--bring your yarn as well as your favorite beverage! We'll be knitting for charity as well as working on our own projects.

15 Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM • Beginning September 14, 2025

Introduction to Judaism Course

Taught by Rabbi David Edleson @ Temple Sinai

Married to or dating someone Jewish and want to learn more?

Thinking about conversion?

Had a bar/bat mitzvah but been away for a while?

Hoping to be a more informed Jewish parent?

This 15-session course is the perfect way to learn about Judaism as an adult. Together we will:

• Explore Jewish practice and ideas through Reform and Conservative perspectives

• Learn in chevruta (paired study), discussions, and shared experiences

• Study Jewish ideas about human nature, God, ethics, holidays, and culture

Details:

• First class is Opening the Gates on Sept. 14 (open to all!)

• No classes Sept. 14–Oct. 18; course resumes Oct. 19

• Location: Temple Sinai (in-person only)

• Cost: $100 per person (financial assistance available – please contact Aimee Loiter at aimee.loiter@templesinaivt.org)

Please join us if you knit or crochet or want to learn.

Please BYOY--bring your yarn as well as your favorite beverage! We'll be knitting for charity as well as working on our own projects.

15 Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM • Beginning September 14, 2025

Introduction to Judaism Course

Taught by Rabbi David Edleson @ Temple Sinai

Married to or dating someone Jewish and want to learn more?

Thinking about conversion?

Had a bar/bat mitzvah but been away for a while?

Hoping to be a more informed Jewish parent?

This 15-session course is the perfect way to learn about Judaism as an adult. Together we will:

• Explore Jewish practice and ideas through Reform and Conservative perspectives

• Learn in chevruta (paired study), discussions, and shared experiences

• Study Jewish ideas about human nature, God, ethics, holidays, and culture

Details:

• First class is Opening the Gates on Sept. 14 (open to all!)

• No classes Sept. 14–Oct. 18; course resumes Oct. 19

• Location: Temple Sinai (in-person only)

• Cost: $100 per person (financial assistance available – please contact Aimee Loiter at aimee.loiter@templesinaivt.org)

Please join us if you knit or crochet or want to learn.

Please BYOY--bring your yarn as well as your favorite beverage! We'll be knitting for charity as well as working on our own projects.

15 Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM • Beginning September 14, 2025

Introduction to Judaism Course

Taught by Rabbi David Edleson @ Temple Sinai

Married to or dating someone Jewish and want to learn more?

Thinking about conversion?

Had a bar/bat mitzvah but been away for a while?

Hoping to be a more informed Jewish parent?

This 15-session course is the perfect way to learn about Judaism as an adult. Together we will:

• Explore Jewish practice and ideas through Reform and Conservative perspectives

• Learn in chevruta (paired study), discussions, and shared experiences

• Study Jewish ideas about human nature, God, ethics, holidays, and culture

Details:

• First class is Opening the Gates on Sept. 14 (open to all!)

• No classes Sept. 14–Oct. 18; course resumes Oct. 19

• Location: Temple Sinai (in-person only)

• Cost: $100 per person (financial assistance available – please contact Aimee Loiter at aimee.loiter@templesinaivt.org)

The Office is Closed today.

The Office is Closed today.

15 Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM • Beginning September 14, 2025

Introduction to Judaism Course

Taught by Rabbi David Edleson @ Temple Sinai

Married to or dating someone Jewish and want to learn more?

Thinking about conversion?

Had a bar/bat mitzvah but been away for a while?

Hoping to be a more informed Jewish parent?

This 15-session course is the perfect way to learn about Judaism as an adult. Together we will:

• Explore Jewish practice and ideas through Reform and Conservative perspectives

• Learn in chevruta (paired study), discussions, and shared experiences

• Study Jewish ideas about human nature, God, ethics, holidays, and culture

Details:

• First class is Opening the Gates on Sept. 14 (open to all!)

• No classes Sept. 14–Oct. 18; course resumes Oct. 19

• Location: Temple Sinai (in-person only)

• Cost: $100 per person (financial assistance available – please contact Aimee Loiter at aimee.loiter@templesinaivt.org)

15 Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM • Beginning September 14, 2025

Introduction to Judaism Course

Taught by Rabbi David Edleson @ Temple Sinai

Married to or dating someone Jewish and want to learn more?

Thinking about conversion?

Had a bar/bat mitzvah but been away for a while?

Hoping to be a more informed Jewish parent?

This 15-session course is the perfect way to learn about Judaism as an adult. Together we will:

• Explore Jewish practice and ideas through Reform and Conservative perspectives

• Learn in chevruta (paired study), discussions, and shared experiences

• Study Jewish ideas about human nature, God, ethics, holidays, and culture

Details:

• First class is Opening the Gates on Sept. 14 (open to all!)

• No classes Sept. 14–Oct. 18; course resumes Oct. 19

• Location: Temple Sinai (in-person only)

• Cost: $100 per person (financial assistance available – please contact Aimee Loiter at aimee.loiter@templesinaivt.org)

15 Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM • Beginning September 14, 2025

Introduction to Judaism Course

Taught by Rabbi David Edleson @ Temple Sinai

Married to or dating someone Jewish and want to learn more?

Thinking about conversion?

Had a bar/bat mitzvah but been away for a while?

Hoping to be a more informed Jewish parent?

This 15-session course is the perfect way to learn about Judaism as an adult. Together we will:

• Explore Jewish practice and ideas through Reform and Conservative perspectives

• Learn in chevruta (paired study), discussions, and shared experiences

• Study Jewish ideas about human nature, God, ethics, holidays, and culture

Details:

• First class is Opening the Gates on Sept. 14 (open to all!)

• No classes Sept. 14–Oct. 18; course resumes Oct. 19

• Location: Temple Sinai (in-person only)

• Cost: $100 per person (financial assistance available – please contact Aimee Loiter at aimee.loiter@templesinaivt.org)

15 Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM • Beginning September 14, 2025

Introduction to Judaism Course

Taught by Rabbi David Edleson @ Temple Sinai

Married to or dating someone Jewish and want to learn more?

Thinking about conversion?

Had a bar/bat mitzvah but been away for a while?

Hoping to be a more informed Jewish parent?

This 15-session course is the perfect way to learn about Judaism as an adult. Together we will:

• Explore Jewish practice and ideas through Reform and Conservative perspectives

• Learn in chevruta (paired study), discussions, and shared experiences

• Study Jewish ideas about human nature, God, ethics, holidays, and culture

Details:

• First class is Opening the Gates on Sept. 14 (open to all!)

• No classes Sept. 14–Oct. 18; course resumes Oct. 19

• Location: Temple Sinai (in-person only)

• Cost: $100 per person (financial assistance available – please contact Aimee Loiter at aimee.loiter@templesinaivt.org)

15 Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM • Beginning September 14, 2025

Introduction to Judaism Course

Taught by Rabbi David Edleson @ Temple Sinai

Married to or dating someone Jewish and want to learn more?

Thinking about conversion?

Had a bar/bat mitzvah but been away for a while?

Hoping to be a more informed Jewish parent?

This 15-session course is the perfect way to learn about Judaism as an adult. Together we will:

• Explore Jewish practice and ideas through Reform and Conservative perspectives

• Learn in chevruta (paired study), discussions, and shared experiences

• Study Jewish ideas about human nature, God, ethics, holidays, and culture

Details:

• First class is Opening the Gates on Sept. 14 (open to all!)

• No classes Sept. 14–Oct. 18; course resumes Oct. 19

• Location: Temple Sinai (in-person only)

• Cost: $100 per person (financial assistance available – please contact Aimee Loiter at aimee.loiter@templesinaivt.org)