
Donate and Support Sinai Temple
הִנֵּה מַה טוֹב וּמַה נָּעִים שֶׁבֶת אָחִים גַּם יַחַד
Hineh ma tov umah na’im shevet achim gam yachad
How good and pleasing it is to sit together in community
Statement from Sinai Temple
HIGH HOLY DAYS – 5787
ELEVATE
A NEW YEAR RISING: SINAI TEMPLE 120 YEARS & COUNTING
As we approach the High Holy Days, we are reminded that every new year offers each of us the opportunity to rise, not just as individuals, but as a community. For 120 years, Sinai Temple has risen to every occasion as a spiritual home where generations have prayed together, celebrated life’s milestones, found comfort in times of loss, discovered the joy of Jewish learning, and built lifelong friendships rooted in tradition and purpose.
Every day, our synagogue comes alive with children discovering Judaism for the first time, students deepening their knowledge, families celebrating sacred moments, seniors nurturing connection, and individuals of every age experiencing meaning and belonging. Together, we’ve created a vibrant Jewish community that continually elevates our collective quality of life.
As we begin this new year, we ask for your financial support to ensure that Sinai Temple remains a beautiful, safe, and sacred home for our community, and that our facilities are maintained and strengthened for the next 120 years and beyond.
Your Annual Appeal gift strengthens everything that makes Sinai Temple extraordinary: sacred worship, lifelong learning, compassionate care, meaningful connections, modern facilities, and unwavering support for Israel and the Jewish people.
Because of you, our doors remain open.
Because of you, our traditions endure.
Because of you, our future rises.
Thank you for being an essential part of our Sinai Temple family.
L’Shanah Tovah Tikateivu,
Sam Parsi
President
The Hon. Susan Lopez-Giss (Ret.)
VP of Development
Courtney Platt
Development Chair
Jackie Ahdout
Director of Development
ELEVATE YOUR IMPACT
EVERY GIFT ELEVATES THE FUTURE OF SINAI TEMPLE. HERE’S HOW:


| $100,000 | Sustains every aspect of synagogue life, from critical maintenance and facility improvements to the programs and services that define Sinai Temple. |
| $50,000 | Launches new programs encompassing religion, culture, and education. |
| $25,000 | Empowers ongoing, sustainable social action programming that gives back. |
| $18,000 | Secures the vital connection between our community and Israel through Flesch Family Sinai Temple Israel Center programming. |
| $10,000 | Creates meaningful experiences for our youngest members through Dor Chadash, our program for young families and their children. |
| $7,500 | Amplifies powerful High Holy Day experiences, including prayer services, Torah in the Round Musical Services, and Family Minyan. |
| $5,400 | Supports Beit Bracha, which provides B’nai Mitzvah and Jewish education opportunities for students with special needs. |
| $3,600 | Unifies Sinai Temple Religious School through Shabbat celebrations and holiday programs. |
| $1,800 | Fosters community through intimate Shabbat dinners, hosted both at Sinai Temple and in congregants’ homes. |
| $1,000 | Nurtures our future leaders through immersive holiday programming, youth gatherings, and Tikkun Olam projects for teens through the Teen Center and ATID. |
| $720 | Provides access to emotional and mental health resources through our Mental Health Center. |
| $540 | Funds our Caring Community program, providing Shiva materials for grieving families, welcome bags for new parents, gifts for B’nai Mitzvah students, and more. |
| $360 | Sponsors a Shabbat Kiddush to bring our community together. |
These are a few examples of the ways your generous gift supports our Sinai Temple community.
Your donation to this year’s Annual Appeal has the greatest impact on our congregation. Because of your support, Sinai Temple can fund all our crucial programs and services. Please make your Annual Appeal gift today by clicking here.
For more information and to learn about ways you can support Sinai Temple, contact:
Jackie Ahdout
Director of Development
(310) 481-3225
[email protected]
