LIBRARY—The Sinai Temple library offers an extensive collection of books of Jewish interest for all ages. In addition, it has some films, filmstrips, and videotapes. Members have free use of the library. It is open every Sunday during religious school, but arrangements can be made to make use of its collection at other times. For more information about the use of the library, contact our librarian, Henrietta Schwartz, through the Temple office.
GIFT SHOP—The Sinai Temple gift shop has an extensive collection of Jewish books, and religious and art objects. Members are encouraged to take advantage of the gift shop. It offers the most extensive collection of Jewish objects for sale in East Central Illinois. All profits support the Sinai Temple Religious School.
The Gift Shop is open when the Religious School is in session and by appointment. Current hours are posted in the Temple south lobby. Cash or checks are always welcome. Visa and MasterCard are now accepted. Call the Temple office for hours or to make an appointment.
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KITCHEN & BANQUET FACILITIES—Sinai Temple has a well-stocked kitchen and banquet facilities that are used for many special events. If you are planning a simcha, such as a wedding or bar/bat mitzvah, and would like information regarding the use of the kitchen, contact the office. Someone will meet with you and provide orientation and information regarding regulations and requirements for individuals and caterers using the facilities.
Because of the heavy demands on the Temple facilities, you must contact the Temple office to make reservations at the earliest possible time, so your event can be placed on the Temple calendar.
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CEMETERY—Sinai Temple has available burial plots in the Jewish portion of Mount Hope Cemetery. In addition, Champaign-Urbana has a Cheverah Kaddisha (Jewish burial society) that can do the ritual preparation of the body in coordination with the funeral director and Rabbi, if requested. The Cemetery Committee members, if requested, are available to provide unbiased information on funeral arrangements to family members or to provide information on pre-planning. The planning of a funeral, as well as all other Temple life-cycle events, must be done in consultation with the Rabbi.
A report about the Jewish section of Mount Hope Cemetery is available as a 287 KB PDF file and be obtained here.
In addition, memorial plaques can be purchased for the Wall of Remembrance in the Temple lobby, and names of departed family members can be placed on the Yarzheit list maintained by the Temple.
For further information regarding Sinai Temple, phone the office at (217) 352-8140, and ask to talk to Rabbi Norman Klein or the Membership Committee chairperson. Or, send an e-mail to Sinai Temple.
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