FACTS & HISTORY

January 1958
Ten families met to discuss the formation of a temple for the suburban areas

February 24, 1958
The name of Temple Sinai, Suburban Reform Temple was officially accepted by over 40 member families

March 7, 1958
The first service at Greenwood Country Club, Warwick was held with guest Rabbi Daniel L. Davis-the first Torah and prayer books were borrowed from Temple Beth-El

September, 1959
Rabbi Donald Heskins was installed as the first full-time Rabbi

June 4, 1961
Construction started and the formal dedication was on May 10, 1963

August, 1964
Rabbi Jerome Gurland was installed

1979
Rabbi George Astrachan was installed and served until retirement in 1999.

1999
Rabbi David Lipman was installed and served until 2002.

June 2003
Rabbi Peter W. Stein was installed as Rabbi of Temple Sinai.