Dear Members of Temple Sinai,

On Sunday, June 8, 2025, Members of Temple Sinai Pittsburgh Pennsylvania are invited to a Special Meeting of the Congregation to vote on moving forward toward possible unification between Temple Sinai Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Rodef Shalom Congregation. The meeting will start at 12 PM and will be in hybrid format—onsite and on Zoom. The potential unification will be the only business at the Special Meeting

The vote is to approve the recommendation of Temple Sinai's Board of Trustees, and of the joint Steering Committee, that our congregations move forward with unification.  

For those attending onsite, a light lunch will be available at 11:30 AM. At noon, members of the Steering Committee and Board will offer a presentation and discussion regarding unification. Voting will remain open for all Members onsite or via zoom (including via dial-in) from 12 PM until 7 PM. While we expect the main portion of the meeting to be about 60-90 minutes, the meeting will remain open until the evening to ensure an opportunity to vote. Per our Bylaws, all Regular Members in good standing are entitled to vote at any time during that time frame. Each household in good standing may have up to two adults over the age of eighteen vote.

Registration is strongly encouraged for in person attendance and required for Zoom attendance. For security reasons, the Zoom link and phone number will be provided only to congregants who register. 

This is a historic decision for our congregation and an opportunity to establish the direction of Temple Sinai’s future, and to set the course for Reform Judaism in the city of Pittsburgh. We look forward to your participation. Additional information, including the resolution for consideration, details on voting mechanics, and information on the recommendation of the Board for unification can be found here.

L'Shalom,

Stephen Jurman, President