Direct Support
Project Mensch
Supports teachers, families and kids at Highland Elem. School in Silver Spring, MD with educational materials, special occasion celebrations and personal items and services. “Mensches” in our congregation provide financial and in-person support. Become a Mensch! Email Project Mensch.
Summer Reading Program
For DC Public School elementary students. Volunteers help children select books for summer reading and then order and distribute the books when summer starts. Men and college student volunteers particularly welcome! Email Debby Litt.
Eyeglasses Project
Works with Wheatley Education Campus elementary students in NE DC and a generous optometrist (a Temple member) to arrange exams and glasses for kids. Email Darren Gersh.
Support for Roosevelt H.S. in Petworth, Ward 4:
Sinai volunteers support teachers, families and students with school supplies, classroom support, special celebrations and food. Email Robin Gerber.
Thanksgiving Food Baskets
Sinai volunteers shop for, assemble and deliver wholesome holiday foods to temple partner organizations including Sinai House, SOME and others who distribute them to families. Religious School kids help with packing. Email Ellen Croog and/or email Lori Berman.