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Temple Mount Sinai
is the Reform Jewish Congregation serving El Paso, Texas.
We are a congregation of supportive, caring and diverse people with a rich history.
Temple is a place for prayer, ritual, spirituality, education, wholeness and healing, social action and celebration.
Join us as we explore, through these elements of sacred living, the richness of Jewish faith and tradition.
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This Shabbat we read and learn from Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech, and we move toward the end of the Hebrew year 5770. Of course, the big news is that Rosh Hashanah is on Wednesday evening and Thursday. Information about services and other events at Temple, this Shabbat and in the days ahead, is below. Also please note that the monthly bulletin, Messages from the Mountain, is now available for you to read, here.Be well, and Shabbat Shalom
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High Holiday Appeals
It is through your kind and generous support of Temple that we are able to continue our growth as a congregation and offer the outstanding services and programs that mean so much to our members and the community.
If you have not yet returned your High Holiday Appeal and Book of Memory cards, there's still time to take part. Your gift will be acknowledged in the October issue of "Messages from the Mountain." To give, you may call the Temple office or donate online.
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This Shabbat, September 3-4
The bima flowers are lovingly provided by Susan & David Schecter in memory of Jean Schecter and Etta Solnick, by the Assael family in memory of Eduardo Assael, and by Rabbi Bach's Discretionary Fund in memory of Beulah Schnadig.
On Friday, September 3, the Oneg Shabbat begins at 5:45 pm and is hosted by Vladik Kreinovich & Olga Kosheleva in appreciation of Temple Mount Sinai, by the Assael family in memory of Eduardo Assael, and by Charles & Betty Stein in memory of Steven Edward Stein. Our Family Shabbat Service follows at 6:15 pm. We will celebrate September birthdays and anniversaries, and Rabbi Bach will tell a story. The Kiddush following the service is hosted by Raquel Aldama in memory of Jesus Aldama.
On Saturday, September 4, Torah Study begins at 9:30 am followed by Shabbat Morning Service at 10:30 am. The Kiddush following the service is hosted by Amelia Krohn in memory of Edmund H. Krohn. B'nai Mitzvah class will meet at noon in the Zork Library. Our S'lichot Service will be held at 10:30 pm.
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Bikkur Cholim --Visiting the Sick
Temple wants to know if you or someone you care about is hospitalized, ill, or would just enjoy a call or visit from the Rabbi or a member of the congregation. Please let us know. |
In the Week Ahead
On Sunday, September 5, there will be no Religious School due to the Labor Day holiday, and on Monday, September 6, the office will be closed for Labor Day.
On Wednesday, September 8, we will have Yoga at 10 am in Zielonka Hall. There will be no Hebrew School. Our Erev Rosh Hashanah Service begins at 8 pm in the Zork Sanctuary.
On Thursday, September 9, our Rosh Hashanah Family Service begins at 9 am in the Zork Sanctuary, followed by the Rosh Hashanah Morning Service at 10:30 am.
On Friday, September 10, our Shabbat Shuvah Service begins at 6:15 pm.
On Saturday, September 11, Torah Study begins at 9:30 am, followed by Shabbat Morning Service at 10:30 am. B'nai Mitzvah class will meet at noon in the Zork Library.
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The Rabbi's Blog -- Meditations and Lessons for Elul
You are invited to visit Rabbi Bach's Blog for a short teaching or meditation each day during the Hebrew month of Elul. This week, he's been exploring the meaning of the Shofar.
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Looking Ahead
On Sunday, September 12, Religious School begins at 9:30 am. After Religious School, MSTY and Mini-MSTY will prepare to lead the Yom Kippur Family Service and Afternoon Service. We will finish by 2 pm; lunch will be provided. Shir Chadash will rehearse at 4 pm in the Sanctuary.
On Tuesday, September 14, we will have Lunch & Learn in Zielonka Hall. Lunch begins at 11:45 am, followed by the discussion on the theme "Chosen but not special." The lunch is $10 per person. Please call the office to make your reservation, or respond and pay online.
On Wednesday, September 15, Hebrew School is from 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm. Our Kever Avot Memorial service will be at 6 pm at the Mt. Sinai Cemetery. There will be no Adult Hebrew class.
On Thursday, September 16, Shir Chadash will rehearse at 5:30 pm.
On Friday, September 17, our Kol Nidrei service begins at 8 pm in the Zork Sanctuary.
On Saturday, September 18, our Yom Kippur Family Service begins at 9 am in the sanctuary, led by Mini-MSTY. The Morning Service follows at 10:30 am. Informal conversation on the themes of the day will follow the Morning Service at approximately 12:30 pm, in Krupp Chapel. The Creative Afternoon Service begins at 3 pm, led by MSTY. Grief Support begins at 3:30pm in the Potash Study. The Yizkor Memorial Service begins at 4:30pm in the sanctuary and the Ne'ilah Concluding Service begins at 5:15 pm. We will have a break-the-fast immediately following Ne'ilah.
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Albertson's Community Partners
Support Temple while you shop for groceries
Please remember to use your key tag each time you shop for groceries at Albertsons. All you need to do is have the card scanned when you check out. Temple will earn 1% of your shopping total each time you scan the card, at no additional cost to you.
If you need an additional key tag, they are available in the Temple office. |
www.templemountsinai.org
If you haven't been to our website recently, we hope you'll pay a visit. You'll find a pleasing design and an a strong emphasis on "keeping it fresh."
From the home page, you are always just a click away from our web calendar, the most recent issue of Messages from the Mountain, and the current issue of our weekly "Shabbat Shalom" email roundup. Other home page features include our Facebook "fanbox," with reminders of the very next things on our schedule, and "From the Blog," featuring links the most recent posts on our new congregational blog, "weBLOG from the Mountain."
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At Temple ...
Please remember that we have a limited number of handicapped parking places that are reserved for use by those with handicapped permits only. To help us maintain an atmosphere conducive to prayer, please be sure that your phones are silenced during the service. If your child needs a break from services, please feel free to use the Family Room in the back of Krupp Chapel. You and your child will be able to see and hear the service from this room. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
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