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Become a Sinai Circle Leader!
Here’s your chance to bring your ideas to life and connect with others by creating and leading your very own Sinai Circle! A Sinai Circle is a small group of members who gather around a shared interest, topic, or location—providing meaningful opportunities for connection and community. Circles will meet from spring through fall, with the flexibility to continue or conclude afterward.
Interested in leading a Circle?
We’re accepting new leaders until January 27. Fill out this form to start your Sinai Circle journey.
Once our Circle leaders are in place, Sinai members will be able to join a group starting February 10. Keep an eye out for more details coming this spring, and check out our FAQs below for everything you need to know.
Don’t miss this chance to inspire, connect, and lead—start your own Sinai Circle today!
FAQs
- How long do Sinai Circles meet for?
The Fall 2024 term of Sinai Circles will be together from around the High Holy Days until May, and the Winter 2025 term will be together from early 2025 until the fall of next year. - How do I sign up?
Check out our Group Vitals page where you will select an open group and fill out your information. You do not need to create a Group Vitals account to sign up. - What if a Sinai Circle I am interested in is already full?
Circle leaders have the ability to keep their groups open or closed based on their preferences. It is beneficial for some groups to remain small in order to facilitate the best experience possible regarding space, scheduling etc. If there is a topic that interests you and that particular Circle is closed, please consider forming and facilitating your own Sinai Circle when we open up requests each term. If you can’t wait to get started, fill out this form. - What if I can only attend some of the Sinai Circle gatherings?
The essence of Sinai Circle lies in fostering connections, hinging on the reliability of shared time and space. Acknowledging that life and the world may occasionally introduce unforeseen conflicts, we kindly ask that you express interest in joining a Sinai Circle only if its meeting dates and times align with your schedule. - What if I want to start my own Sinai Circle?
You will have the opportunity to submit new Circle ideas during our open enrollment periods in later winter and again in the fall. Click here to submit your Circle idea. - What happens after I sign up for a Sinai Circle?
The group leader will be in touch with you shortly after the registration period has closed to share information about your Circle and details about gatherings!