STAR Power!

You are not imagining it if think you feel the ground vibrating when you come near Temple Sinai these days. Our synagogue’s rejuvenation process is already well under way, with new levels of initiatives, ideas and involvement that all promise to make Temple Sinai an exciting and spiritually energetic center of our Jewish lives.

Among the most exciting of these is the news that Temple Sinai has become a STAR Synagogue. STAR, an acronym for Synagogue Transformation and Renewal, is one of North America’s groundbreaking organizations supporting congregations with Shabbat-centered programming that inspire more participation in Shabbat activities. STAR’s Synaplex™ (much like the Cineplex, a movie theatre with lots of choices) is a community-building initiative that encourages contemporary Jewish individuals and families to celebrate Jewish life through prayer, study and social and cultural programs all taking place throughout Shabbat in the synagogue. Synaplex™ congregations are known for innovative programs that deepen the participation of members and attract the unaffiliated, and that sentiment dovetails exactly with where Temple Sinai is going!

To learn more about STAR and Synaplex, go to www.starsynagogue.org. Your involvement in this and other Temple Sinai activities is always wanted, so talk to any board member or Rabbi Bernstein to discuss how you want to be involved. Stay tuned for more information as events continue to unfold!