Sinai Synagogue was formed in 1932 when twenty congregants left the orthodox shul to seek a more contemporary way of practice. The congregation purchased its first building in 1935, at 410 West Jefferson. As Sinai continued to prosper, its leaders realized that a larger building was needed. The congregation purchased its current property — a large lot on the corner of LaSalle and Eddy Streets — and in the early 1950s constructed the current building.
The last two decades have been a period of revitalization for the congregation, with Sinai affiliating with the Conservative movement and becoming egalitarian. In the late 1990s the congregation reaffirmed its commitment to Jewish life in the South Bend area by substantially renovating the building. This renovation not only ensured that we would continue to enjoy beautiful facilities, but perhaps more importantly rekindled the vitality of the synagogue and began the new life that we see at Sinai today – a wonderful Rabbi, an active congregation, and a unique youth education program.
