Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto

Life Cycles

We’re here for you

Temple Sinai is here to celebrate with you during joyous occasions and to comfort you during times of sorrow. Our clergy and educators can help you choose a Hebrew name for your new son, design a baby-naming ceremony for your daughter, or plan a wedding that suits your family.

Almost every Shabbat during the school year we welcome young adults into the Jewish community celebrating their bar/bat mitzvah. Youth learn to understand the service and the Torah portion as well as learn to participate in the Shabbat service. Our inclusive community welcomes and accommodates learners with special needs.

Whether you are welcoming a baby, hosting a wedding or rejoicing  at a bar/bat mitzvah, we encourage you to celebrate here. There are various rooms available for dinners and parties and several caterers to accommodate every event need.

At times of loss, our rabbis and cantors are present with families and officiate at funerals and memorial services. Temple has a reserved area at Pardes Chaim and an interfaith section at Lambton Hills Cemetery.

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Sheri-Federman

Sheri Federman
Office Manager/Assistant to Rabbi Michael Dolgin and Executive Director, Rayner Conway

sheri@templesinai.net
416.487.4161 ext. 234

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We’ve had a long and storied history with Temple Sinai — beginning with Tot Shabbats with our baby and toddler to Purim carnivals, Havdalah, Chanukkah parties, baby naming, and our first bar mitzvah. Temple Sinai has really given our kids a sense of community and connection to their Judaism.

Sara Noble

Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto
2020-07-02T19:40:58-04:00

Sara Noble

We’ve had a long and storied history with Temple Sinai — beginning with Tot Shabbats with our baby and toddler to Purim carnivals, Havdalah, Chanukkah parties, baby naming, and our first bar mitzvah. Temple Sinai has really given our kids a sense of community and connection to their Judaism.
More than just a religious institution, Temple Sinai is an important part of my and my family’s Jewish life. I feel included and welcome while I enjoy the “community centre” aspect of our synagogue. I participate in activities, attend lectures, and of course, film festivals—all within the context of Reform Judaism. I have also made many good friends through Temple and I treasure that part of my participation.

Susan Gordin, Renaissance Group

Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto
2020-07-03T15:50:44-04:00

Susan Gordin, Renaissance Group

More than just a religious institution, Temple Sinai is an important part of my and my family’s Jewish life. I feel included and welcome while I enjoy the “community centre” aspect of our synagogue. I participate in activities, attend lectures, and of course, film festivals—all within the context of Reform Judaism. I have also made many good friends through Temple and I treasure that part of my participation.
With a focus on providing musical excellence for over 40 years, Our Musical Legacy series has introduced us to diverse musical offerings from around the world and educated us in the many art forms in which music can be shared.

Lorne Bernstein

Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto
2020-07-03T16:06:17-04:00

Lorne Bernstein

With a focus on providing musical excellence for over 40 years, Our Musical Legacy series has introduced us to diverse musical offerings from around the world and educated us in the many art forms in which music can be shared.
Our people have many and varied mitzvot, sacred responsibilities. One that colours many others is our responsibility to look hopefully to the future. A hope I have for our people and our community this year is that we have the courage to mix tradition with innovation. We should draw comfort and strength from our Judaism even while it challenges us and we dare to challenge it. We should seek to live in a wide Jewish world that starts with our inner circles and reaches out to all corners of the globe!

Rabbi Michael Dolgin

Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto
2020-07-03T15:36:49-04:00

Rabbi Michael Dolgin

Our people have many and varied mitzvot, sacred responsibilities. One that colours many others is our responsibility to look hopefully to the future. A hope I have for our people and our community this year is that we have the courage to mix tradition with innovation. We should draw comfort and strength from our Judaism even while it challenges us and we dare to challenge it. We should seek to live in a wide Jewish world that starts with our inner circles and reaches out to all corners of the globe!
When I began organizing the Sinai Connections initiative, I could never have conceived its eventual trajectory, or how it would change my place within Temple. I’ve met wonderful folks on my journey and hope I’ve helped Temple effect some positive change. Standing before hundreds of Temple members at Kol Nidre services, embracing Torah while beholding family and friends was magical. I felt part of something greater than myself. It was a personal “WOW” moment that I will cherish forever.

Marilyn Cuckier, Co-Chair of Sinai Connection

Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto
2020-07-03T15:51:29-04:00

Marilyn Cuckier, Co-Chair of Sinai Connection

When I began organizing the Sinai Connections initiative, I could never have conceived its eventual trajectory, or how it would change my place within Temple. I’ve met wonderful folks on my journey and hope I’ve helped Temple effect some positive change. Standing before hundreds of Temple members at Kol Nidre services, embracing Torah while beholding family and friends was magical. I felt part of something greater than myself. It was a personal “WOW” moment that I will cherish forever.
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