Now that summer is finally here, I know many of you will be planning wonderful vacations. For some, it may include going to Israel and for others it might mean going to Virginia or taking a cruise. Some of our SRT youngsters will head off to summer camp, national competitions or go to visit grandparents outside of Long Island. For some SRT members, your vacation may actually be a “staycation,” where you have a chance to stay at home and relax a bit.

Whatever your summer plans may be, please include Sinai Reform Temple in them! In the month of June we have three B’nai Mitzvah Celebrations! It would be great if you can come to services on Friday and/or Saturday morning to witness our SRT children becoming adults. (Remember, you do not have to be invited to a Bar Mitzvah to attend!)

Throughout the summer we have many other special events such as on July 9th Ruben and I will sponsor a very festive oneg in order to celebrate Shabbat, Summer and our one-year anniversary. The following week, on Saturday, July 17th there will be a Shabbat Morning Torah Study, and on Friday, August 20th will have a very special service honoring all of our college students, particularly those who just graduated from High School this past Spring.

Also, during the summer, we will once again have “Shabbat Under the Stars,” which means that on some Friday evenings, we will hold services on the Patio and be able to appreciate the beautiful summer air. As you may know, we have a fantastic new air conditioning (and heating) unit, so when we hold our summer services indoors, our Sanctuary will always feel nice! Since things may be slower for you at home, you may have some free time to stop by and help out at the Thrift Shop or even spend a little time working in our Temple Garden. Maybe you’d even like to come by

one day and have a picnic on our beautiful patio.

No matter what the season, SRT is always YOUR home. I look forward to seeing you throughout the summer as we celebrate Summer and being together! May you have a safe, happy and SRT-filled summer!