We have lots of meaningful ways you can get involved at Sinai and beyond now and throughout the summer season. See below for what's going on and how you can make a difference.
Habitat for Humanity Build
We are so excited to be partnering with other organizations across Atlanta for a multifaith home build with Habitat for Humanity on Sunday, June 9 AND Sunday, June 30 from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. You may participate on either date or both.
You must be at least 14 and there is a $25 donation associated with volunteering which helps offset the cost of the build. Even if you are unable to attend, you may still make a donation to support our build.
It's time for our May Eco Challenge! Take the challenge and make being green part of being Jewish.
This month we focus on Composting.Composting is considered a meaningful Jewish practice as it aligns with many of our highest values and principles.
Stewardship of the Earth (Bal Tashchit)
Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World)
Respect for Life
Community Responsibility
Gratitude (Hakarat Hatov)
Learn how to compost and get all of our questions answered on our May Eco Challenge web page hereso you canbecome a Jewish Environmentalist in your own home.
Start composting and download our certificate of completion to become one step closer to being a Shomrei Adamah - Guardian of the Earth!
Shomrei Adamah: Environmental Awareness Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 7:00 pm (ZOOM) Come learn about Sinai's environmental initiatives and how you can participate. Please note this event is virtual only.
Sinai Family Shelter Host Week Sunday, August 25-Sunday, September 1 We provide temporary housing for families experiencing homelessness through Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb various weeks throughout the year. Come together and directly impact the lives of others through our Sinai Family Shelter! We need your assistance with dinner, miscellaneous supplies, overnight hosting, Saturday day hosting, helping the families move in and move out, and laundry.
Information about opportunities for teens (grades 9-12) will be coming soon.
Community Assistance Center (CAC) Night of Hope at Jersey Boys Tuesday, July 16 5:30 pm Dinner at Sinai 7:30 pm Show at City Springs City Springs Theatre has dedicated their July 16performance of Jersey Boys as the CAC Night of Hope. The CAC will have the entire Byers Theatre and receive 20% of the proceeds from ticket sales. A reception will follow. Use password CACHOPE (all caps) when purchasing your tickets.
Those attending are invited to join us at Sinai before the showfor a fun dinner. Registration is required. Cost is $12 per person.
Monthly Food Pantries Share a few hours of your time in the CAC's food pantries. We have two opportunities each month to help. Assist every first Monday of the month at the South Sandy Springs Food Pantry and volunteer at the main Food Pantry & Thrift Store every third Saturday.
- Saturday, May 18, 9:00 am, Mini-Market Food Pantry & Upscale Thrift Store (8607 Roswell Road Sandy Springs, GA 30350) - Monday, June 3, 9:00 am, South Sandy Springs Food Pantry, 120 Northwood Drive Suite 150. Sandy Springs, GA 30342
Zaban Paradies Center The Zaban Paradies Center assists couples transitioning from homelessness to resettlement and independence by providing shelter, basic necessities and counseling services. The shelter provides a hot meal every evening every day. Volunteers are needed to provide the meal, along with 4 servers on Thursday, May 23 at 6:00 pm.
