Yes, you read that correctly. Today is the final edition of the Thursday Kesher Quick email. Over the last few months, we’ve realized how many emails we send in a week. It’s a lot. Too many, in fact. Our goal is for congregants to know just how many events and initiatives are happening at Temple Emanu-El, and we’ve heard the feedback that stuffing your email inboxes is not the way. You’ll notice a few significant changes in our marketing and communication beginning Monday, July 15th.
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem Followed by Oneg in the Lobby Open to members and the community Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person or Facebook Live | Youtube Live
July 13 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Max Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
July 16 - Tuesday
3:30pm - Bridge for Everyone Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register July 18 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE Members Diamond Family Chapel Register
7:00pm - On the Edge of Gaza: Presentation and Q & A with IDF Airborne Lt (Res.) Omer Noy Open to all TE members Register
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CAC Night of Hope at Jersey Boys
CAC Night of Hope at Jersey Boys
Date: Tuesday, July 16
Time: 7:30PM
Tickets: $42-$98
Password: CACHOPE (all caps)
Location: Byers Theater at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
This special benefit performance for the Community Assistance Center will take place one night only.
The White Rose Society
The White Rose Society is a grassroots organization dedicated to celebrating and honoring individuals who actively combat anti-Semitism in their communities. The effort pays homage to the courageous resistance group, The White Rose Movement, that was founded in the early 1940s by non-Jewish students at the University of Munich to fight the Nazis. Though these heroic students were executed, their courage continues to inspire future generations to take a moral stand.
The White Rose Society aims to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of non-Jewish individuals in the ongoing fight against anti-Semitic sentiments. In a world where anti-Semitism continues to pose a significant threat to peace and harmony, The White Rose Society emerges as a beacon of hope and recognition for those who stand up against this pervasive form of hatred.
The organization's primary goal is to acknowledge and commend the unwavering commitment of non-Jewish allies who boldly challenge anti-Semitic forces and promote inclusivity and understanding.
The White Rose Society invites individuals and organizations passionate about combating anti-Semitism to join its movement and contribute to the ongoing efforts to build a more just and compassionate society. Please visit the website: thewhiterosesociety.com and nominate worthy individuals.
Jewish Teen Writing Contest, $500 prize
Joseph’s Inkwell is a writing contest for Jewish teens (created by Jewish teens) with a $500 prize. It's always been a struggle for young people to get published and for young Jews right now it's more difficult than ever. Joseph’s Inkwell creates a space for our voices to be heard. Jewish students can send in submissions to one of two categories (either fiction or nonfiction) by August 1st, 2024.
In 1938, Jewish songwriter Irving Berlin published the unofficial national anthem, God Bless America. The original, drafted in 1918, was cut from the show he was working on. The song’s early lyrics included a line that divided Americans. The text read:
God Bless America, land that I love Stand beside her And guide her To the right with the light from above.
By 1938, he needed a song that would bring Americans together as the war in Europe loomed... Read more here
Week at a Glance
July 5 - Friday
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachael Followed by Oneg in the Lobby Open to members and the community Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person or Facebook Live | Youtube Live
July 6 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Rachael Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
11:00am - Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Max Miller and Rabbi Rachael Miller Open to all children age 0 - 5 yrs old and their parents or loving adults Goldstein Family Patio Register
July 8 - Monday
11:00am - AgeWell Bereavement Group with Rabbi Judy Beiner Diamond Family Chapel RSVP to Rabbi Judith Beiner at chaplain@jfcsatl.org or 770.677.9352
July 9 - Tuesday
3:30pm - Bridge for Everyone Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register July 11 - Thursday
12:00pm - Sisterhood Book Club Open to all TE women Diamond Family Chapel Register
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE Members Diamond Family Chapel Register
**Please Log-In to your My Emanu-El Portal to register for all classes & events.
This will ensure you receive all email notifications and reminders. Contact the office for help.**
CAC Night of Hope at Jersey Boys
CAC Night of Hope at Jersey Boys
Date: Tuesday, July 16
Time: 7:30PM
Tickets: $42-$98
Password: CACHOPE (all caps)
Location: Byers Theater at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
This special benefit performance for the Community Assistance Center will take place one night only.
The White Rose Society
The White Rose Society is a grassroots organization dedicated to celebrating and honoring individuals who actively combat anti-Semitism in their communities. The effort pays homage to the courageous resistance group, The White Rose Movement, that was founded in the early 1940s by non-Jewish students at the University of Munich to fight the Nazis. Though these heroic students were executed, their courage continues to inspire future generations to take a moral stand.
The White Rose Society aims to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of non-Jewish individuals in the ongoing fight against anti-Semitic sentiments. In a world where anti-Semitism continues to pose a significant threat to peace and harmony, The White Rose Society emerges as a beacon of hope and recognition for those who stand up against this pervasive form of hatred.
The organization's primary goal is to acknowledge and commend the unwavering commitment of non-Jewish allies who boldly challenge anti-Semitic forces and promote inclusivity and understanding.
The White Rose Society invites individuals and organizations passionate about combating anti-Semitism to join its movement and contribute to the ongoing efforts to build a more just and compassionate society. Please visit the website: thewhiterosesociety.com and nominate worthy individuals.
Jewish Teen Writing Contest, $500 prize
Joseph’s Inkwell is a writing contest for Jewish teens (created by Jewish teens) with a $500 prize. It's always been a struggle for young people to get published and for young Jews right now it's more difficult than ever. Joseph’s Inkwell creates a space for our voices to be heard. Jewish students can send in submissions to one of two categories (either fiction or nonfiction) by August 1st, 2024.
It’s been nice to be back in the office for the latter half of June, and then in July I’ll conclude my sabbatical in Israel, studying at The Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.
While there, I have the honor of officiating my first wedding in Israel. The groom is Marita’s cousin, who is marrying an amazing woman who is a Jew from Germany who recently made Aliyah. They have already signed marriage paperwork in Europe, so the ceremony in Tel Aviv does not have to include the orthodox rabbanut.
Yesterday, the three of us met over Zoom for the final ‘pre-marriage’ counseling session. As we were settling into the conversation, I asked how they were doing, and how the war in Gaza (and unrest in the north with Hezbollah) was affecting the daily life of regular people…who are in school, going to work, and living their lives nine months after October 7th.
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Spike Anderson and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem Followed by Oneg in the Lobby Open to members and the community Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person or Facebook Live | Youtube Live
June 29 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Spike Anderson Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike Anderson No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
9:30am - Yalla: Playground Meet Up with Rabbi Max Miller and Rabbi Rachael Miller Open to all children age 0 - 5th grade and their parents or loving adults Brook Run Park - Brookrun Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 Register
July 1 - Monday
11:00am - AgeWell Bereavement Group with Rabbi Judy Beiner Diamond Family Chapel RSVP to Rabbi Judith Beiner at chaplain@jfcsatl.org or 770.677.9352
July 2 - Tuesday
3:30pm - Bridge for Everyone Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register July 4 - Thursday - Independence Day - Offices Closed
**Please Log-In to your My Emanu-El Portal to register for all classes & events.
This will ensure you receive all email notifications and reminders. Contact the office for help.**
CAC Night of Hope at Jersey Boys
CAC Night of Hope at Jersey Boys
Date: Tuesday, July 16
Time: 7:30PM
Tickets: $42-$98
Password: CACHOPE (all caps)
Location: Byers Theater at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
This special benefit performance for the Community Assistance Center will take place one night only.
The White Rose Society
The White Rose Society is a grassroots organization dedicated to celebrating and honoring individuals who actively combat anti-Semitism in their communities. The effort pays homage to the courageous resistance group, The White Rose Movement, that was founded in the early 1940s by non-Jewish students at the University of Munich to fight the Nazis. Though these heroic students were executed, their courage continues to inspire future generations to take a moral stand.
The White Rose Society aims to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of non-Jewish individuals in the ongoing fight against anti-Semitic sentiments. In a world where anti-Semitism continues to pose a significant threat to peace and harmony, The White Rose Society emerges as a beacon of hope and recognition for those who stand up against this pervasive form of hatred.
The organization's primary goal is to acknowledge and commend the unwavering commitment of non-Jewish allies who boldly challenge anti-Semitic forces and promote inclusivity and understanding.
The White Rose Society invites individuals and organizations passionate about combating anti-Semitism to join its movement and contribute to the ongoing efforts to build a more just and compassionate society. Please visit the website: thewhiterosesociety.com and nominate worthy individuals.
Jewish Teen Writing Contest, $500 prize
Joseph’s Inkwell is a writing contest for Jewish teens (created by Jewish teens) with a $500 prize. It's always been a struggle for young people to get published and for young Jews right now it's more difficult than ever. Joseph’s Inkwell creates a space for our voices to be heard. Jewish students can send in submissions to one of two categories (either fiction or nonfiction) by August 1st, 2024.
Well… I’m back (for a short while, I’m heading to Jerusalem to study in July) for a sabbatical, and it was everything that I hoped it would be. I’ll share a story (and lesson learned) or two at Shabbat services tomorrow night, in what I hope will be a light and spiritually uplifting service. With all the heaviness that we Jews are experiencing with Israel and antisemitism, we need the respite of Shabbat to feel joy and community through song, stories, and tradition. At least sometimes…
The White Rose Society is a grassroots organization dedicated to celebrating and honoring individuals who actively combat anti-Semitism in their communities. The effort pays homage to the courageous resistance group, The White Rose Movement, that was founded in the early 1940s by non-Jewish students at the University of Munich to fight the Nazis. Though these heroic students were executed, their courage continues to inspire future generations to take a moral stand.
The White Rose Society aims to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of non-Jewish individuals in the ongoing fight against anti-Semitic sentiments. In a world where anti-Semitism continues to pose a significant threat to peace and harmony, The White Rose Society emerges as a beacon of hope and recognition for those who stand up against this pervasive form of hatred.
The organization's primary goal is to acknowledge and commend the unwavering commitment of non-Jewish allies who boldly challenge anti-Semitic forces and promote inclusivity and understanding.
The White Rose Society invites individuals and organizations passionate about combating anti-Semitism to join its movement and contribute to the ongoing efforts to build a more just and compassionate society. Please visit the website: thewhiterosesociety.com and nominate worthy individuals.
Week at a Glance
June 21 - Friday
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Spike Anderson and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem Followed by Oneg in the Lobby Open to members and the community Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person or Facebook Live | Youtube Live
June 22 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Spike Anderson Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike Anderson No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
11:00am - Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Max Miller and Rabbi Rachael Miller Open to all children 0-5 and their parents or loving adults Goldstein Family Patio Register
June 23 - Sunday
7:30pm - NextDor Women's Book Club For women in their 20s and 30s Register Please email Marina Alberhasky for location
June 24 - Monday
11:00am - AgeWell Bereavement Group with Rabbi Judy Beiner Diamond Family Chapel RSVP to Rabbi Judith Beiner at chaplain@jfcsatl.org or 770.677.9352
June 25 - Tuesday
3:30pm - Bridge for Everyone Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register June 26 - Wednesday
10:00am - What is your Legacy? Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register June 27 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register
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This will ensure you receive all email notifications and reminders. Contact the office for help.**
CAC Night of Hope at Jersey Boys
CAC Night of Hope at Jersey Boys
Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Time: 7:30PM
Tickets: $42-$98
Password: CACHOPE (all caps)
Location: Byers Theater at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
This special benefit performance for the Community Assistance Center will take place one night only.
Jewish Teen Writing Contest, $500 prize
Joseph’s Inkwell is a writing contest for Jewish teens (created by Jewish teens) with a $500 prize. It's always been a struggle for young people to get published and for young Jews right now it's more difficult than ever. Joseph’s Inkwell creates a space for our voices to be heard. Jewish students can send in submissions to one of two categories (either fiction or nonfiction) by August 1st, 2024.
Two months ago, Rabbi Max and I moved to a new neighborhood. On Saturday evening, we attended our first ever HOA party. We quickly learned that these gatherings follow a script. After an exchange of pleasantries, every conversation continued like this:
Household 1: How long have you been in the neighborhood? Where’s the house? Household 2: [Responds and reflects the questions back.]
Household 1: [Explains where their house is located in the neighborhood and then says] Oh how nice, you’re going to love it here. Have any kids?
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Scott Colbert, and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem. Aufruf for Jarrett Arkin and Brooke Fallek Followed by Oneg in the Lobby Open to members and the community Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person or Facebook Live | Youtube Live
June 15 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Colbert Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Scott Colbert No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
June 16 - Sunday - Happy Father's Day
June 17 - Monday
11:00am - AgeWell Bereavement Group with Rabbi Judy Beiner Diamond Family Chapel RSVP to Rabbi Judith Beiner at chaplain@jfcsatl.org or 770.677.9352
June 18 - Tuesday
3:30pm - Bridge for Everyone Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register June 19 - Wednesday - Juneteenth- TE Office Closed
June 20 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register
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CAC Night of Hope at Jersey Boys
CAC Night of Hope at Jersey Boys
Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Time: 7:30PM
Tickets: $42-$98
Password: CACHOPE (all caps)
Location: Byers Theater at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
This special benefit performance for the Community Assistance Center will take place one night only.
Jewish Teen Writing Contest, $500 prize
Joseph’s Inkwell is a writing contest for Jewish teens (created by Jewish teens) with a $500 prize. It's always been a struggle for young people to get published and for young Jews right now it's more difficult than ever. Joseph’s Inkwell creates a space for our voices to be heard. Jewish students can send in submissions to one of two categories (either fiction or nonfiction) by August 1st, 2024.
Yes! The middle child of Jewish holidays, Shavuot, is this Wednesday. Packed between Pesach and the High Holy Days, it is easy to forget about this major Jewish celebration. Over our history, Shavuot has been a holiday to mark the fruit harvest, the wheat harvest, and the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. In the last 500 years, most communities that celebrate Shavuot hold all-night study-a-thons and feast on dairy treats.
Joseph’s Inkwell is a writing contest for Jewish teens (created by Jewish teens) with a $500 prize. It's always been a struggle for young people to get published and for young Jews right now it's more difficult than ever. Joseph’s Inkwell creates a space for our voices to be heard. Jewish students can send in submissions to one of two categories (either fiction or nonfiction) by August 1st, 2024.
This contest is not limited to Temple Emanu-El kids, so if you want to let others know about this amazing opportunity, that would be appreciated.
Week at a Glance
June 7 - Friday
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max, Dr. Artie Gumer and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem Followed by Oneg in the Lobby Open to members and the community Schiffer Family Terrace Join us in person or Facebook Live | Youtube Live
June 8 - Saturday
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
10:00am - Shacharit Bat Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Rachael, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, and Lily Trompeter Sanctuary Join us in person! | Facebook Live | Youtube Live Mazal Tov Lily!
11:00am - Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Max Open to all children 0-5 and their parents or loving adults Goldstein Family Patio Register
June 10 - Monday
11:00am - AgeWell Bereavement Group with Rabbi Judy Beiner Diamond Family Chapel RSVP to Rabbi Judith Beiner at chaplain@jfcsatl.org or 770.677.9352
June 11 - Tuesday
7:00pm - Erev Shavuot Multi Synagogue Tikkun Learn with Area Rabbis and Professionals Temple Beth Tikvah - 9955 Coleman Road Roswell, GA 30075 Register
June 12 - Shavuot - TE Office Closed
9:00am - Shavuot Yizkor Diamond Family Chapel June 13 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register
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This will ensure you receive all email notifications and reminders. Contact the office for help.**
CAC Night of Hope at Jersey Boys
CAC Night of Hope at Jersey Boys
Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Time: 7:30PM
Tickets: $42-$98
Password: CACHOPE (all caps)
Location: Byers Theater at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
On May 26th, the IDF used precision munitions to kill two senior Hamas militants. Unfortunately, Gazan civilians also died as a result of a secondary explosion in a Hamas munitions depot.
Yet again, as always, the world news immediately reported a number of 25+, 35+, or 45+ deaths as data given by the Hamas-run Health Ministry. And soon, the news agencies will walk back the source of the fire that caused the deaths.
Joseph’s Inkwell is a writing contest for Jewish teens (created by Jewish teens) with a $500 prize. It's always been a struggle for young people to get published and for young Jews right now it's more difficult than ever. Joseph’s Inkwell creates a space for our voices to be heard. Jewish students can send in submissions to one of two categories (either fiction or nonfiction) by August 1st, 2024.
This contest is not limited to Temple Emanu-El kids, so if you want to let others know about this amazing opportunity, that would be appreciated.
Week at a Glance
May 31 - Friday
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachael Followed by Oneg in the Lobby Open to members and the community Schiffer Family Terrace Join us in person or Facebook Live
June 1 - Saturday
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
10:00am - Shacharit Bat Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Rachael, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, and Naomi Ward Sanctuary Join us in person! | Facebook Live | Youtube Live Mazal Tov Naomi!
Two holidays, Memorial Day and Lag b ’Omer, are approaching this weekend. While you may be more familiar with one, it's interesting to note that our National Day of Remembrance and Lag b ‘Omer share significant commonalities.
On the Jewish calendar, the period between Pesach and Shavuot is called the Omer. We count each night between the two holidays for a total of forty-nine days. The Torah's explanation for these days is sparse, but rabbinic literature provides some context. The forty-nine days are solemn. In some Jewish communities, marriages aren’t held during this time, music is not played in public, and no one gets a haircut. However, the 33rd day of the Omer is a break in the dour mood.
Joseph’s Inkwell is a writing contest for Jewish teens (created by Jewish teens) with a $500 prize. It's always been a struggle for young people to get published and for young Jews right now it's more difficult than ever. Joseph’s Inkwell creates a space for our voices to be heard. Jewish students can send in submissions to one of two categories (either fiction or nonfiction) by August 1st, 2024.
This contest is not limited to Temple Emanu-El kids, so if you want to let others know about this amazing opportunity, that would be appreciated.
Week at a Glance
May 24 - Friday
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max, and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem Followed by Oneg in the Lobby Open to members and the community Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person or Facebook Live
May 25 - Saturday - Erev Lag B'Omer
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
10:00am - Shacharit Bar Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Max, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, and Landyn Miller Sanctuary Join us in person! | Facebook Live | Youtube Live Mazal Tov Landyn!
May 26 - Sunday - Lag B'Omer May 27 - Monday - Memorial Day - Offices Closed
May 30 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register
In the last week, I can’t count how many times I’ve said the phrase, “use your words.” Spoiler alert, it’s a lot. I hear it’s a byproduct of raising kids. However, I also know that I must model what that phrase means.
Rather than cry about everything that doesn’t go their way, we ask kids to use their words to express what they feel.
As adults, we know words matter. We use our words to speak out for change, to voice our concerns, and express our hopes for the future. We don’t always have the right words.
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Colbert, and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem Followed by Oneg in the Lobby Open to members and the community Sanctuary Join us in person or Facebook Live
May 18 - Saturday
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
10:00am - Shacharit Bar Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Max, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, and Grant Golivesky Sanctuary Join us in person! | Facebook Live | Youtube Live Mazal Tov Grant!
7:00pm - Havdalah and Israeli Folk Songs with Dr. Artie Gumer Open to the congregation Diamond Family Chapel Register
May 19 - Sunday 9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
We declare, Am Yisrael Chai, the people of Israel live. In every generation, our enemies sought our destruction, yet we have prevailed over them. We have survived, and more than that, we have thrived to this day. We celebrate our resiliency every year as we commemorate three significant days in the Jewish calendar: Holocaust Remembrance Day, Israel’s Memorial Day, and Israel’s Independence Day.
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max, and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem Followed by Oneg in the Lobby Open to members and the community Sanctuary Join us in person or Facebook Live
May 11 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Rachael Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
9:00am - Extended Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Emeritus Stanley Davids No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person orZoom
11:00am - Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Max
For baby through 5 yrs and their loving adults Location tbd Register
5:00pm - Mincha Ma'ariv Bat Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Rachael, Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem and Alexa Wynn Sanctuary Mazal Tov Alexa!
May 12 - Sunday - Erev Yom Ha'Zikaron / Mother's Day NO Diamond Family Religious School
1:30pm - "Life Goes On" Bereavement Group with Lana Samsky, LCSW, ACSW, BCD Diamond Family Chapel Register
7:00pm - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark Zoom Only Register
May 14 - Tuesday - Yom Ha'Atzmaut 7:00pm - Jews and Booze with Rabbi Max - online and in-person Diamond Family Chapel Register
May 15 - Wednesday
9:00am - TE Business Network Breakfast A networking event open to all professionals in the congregation Small Social Hall Register
12:00pm - Jews and Booze with Rabbi Max - in-person only Diamond Family Chapel Register
7:00pm - Annual Meeting Information Session Zoom Only Register
May 16 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register
Annual Meeting Sunday, May 19 at 9:30am - Zoom Only Click here for more information.
Please return your ballot.
Have you heard of the Caring Committee?
We are dedicated to serving the Temple Emanu-El community in times of joy and hardship.
Our mission is to provide support and comfort to our congregants during significant moments in their lives. However, we can only do this if we are informed of these events. That's where you come in.
By reaching out to Nila and/or Marina, as well as the clergy, you can help us be there for you and your loved ones. Whether you are experiencing the birth of a child, an illness, a marriage, a conversion, or the passing of a family member, our Caring Committee is ready to offer assistance and support.
Don't hesitate to contact our office, and let us be there for you during these important moments. Remember, our office number is 770-395-1340.
“One person caring about another represents life’s greatest value.” Jim Rohn
This morning, I woke up and did something I don’t normally do. I watched the news.
I’m more of a morning news “reader” than I am a news “watcher.”
The images of various college campuses moved me to want to watch and to listen to what was happening. The environment was loud. The noises sounded like a war zone.
6:30pm - Senior Send-off Dinner for all graduating High School Seniors and their family members Small Social Hall Registration is closed 7:30pm - Senior Send-off and Dick Wilson and Rick Shapiro Scholarship Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachael, Rabbi Max, and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem Followed by Oneg in the Lobby Open to members and the community Sanctuary Join us in person or on Facebook Live
May 4 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Max Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person | Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person | Zoom
5:00pm - Mincha Ma'ariv Bat Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Rachael, Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem and Alana Bland Sanctuary Mazal Tov Alana!
May 5 - Sunday - Erev Yom Hashoah 9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
11:00am - Yom HaShoah Community-Wide Holocaust Commemoration with Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem performing Memorial to The Six Million at Greenwood Cemetery 1173 Cascade Cir SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
May 6 - Monday - Yom HaShoah 7:00pm - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark Zoom Only Register
May 7 - Tuesday 7:00pm - Jews and Booze with Rabbi Max - online and in-person Diamond Family Chapel Register
May 8 - Wednesday
12:00pm - Jews and Booze with Rabbi Max - in-person only Diamond Family Chapel Register
May 9 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register
7:00pm - Supernova: the Music Festival Massacre
For Adults Only (teens if accompanied by an adult) Large Social Hall Register
Information Session Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00pm - Zoom Only Register
Annual Meeting Sunday, May 19 at 9:30am - Zoom Only Click here for more information.
Please return your ballot.
Have you heard of the Caring Committee?
We are dedicated to serving the Temple Emanu-El community in times of joy and hardship.
Our mission is to provide support and comfort to our congregants during significant moments in their lives. However, we can only do this if we are informed of these events. That's where you come in.
By reaching out to Nila and/or Marina, as well as the clergy, you can help us be there for you and your loved ones. Whether you are experiencing the birth of a child, an illness, a marriage, a conversion, or the passing of a family member, our Caring Committee is ready to offer assistance and support.
Don't hesitate to contact our office, and let us be there for you during these important moments. Remember, our office number is 770-395-1340.
“One person caring about another represents life’s greatest value.” Jim Rohn
I don’t worry about antisemitism from white nationalists, skinheads, or neo-Nazis. I can identify that form of antisemitism a mile away. Those kinds of people who hate Jews aren’t shy to admit their beliefs. What worries me, what keeps me up at night, are the folks who cloak their antisemitism under the garb of social justice. For my entire life, social justice was on the banner of my Jewish identity. I grew up on a steady diet of helping the hungry, the poor, and the orphans, all as a manifestation of my Jewish identity. I marched for reproductive rights, for LGBTQ causes, and against racism—and I will continue to do so. What’s changed is that many of the same folks who marched alongside me now see my Zionist beliefs as the problem.
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Colbert and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem Followed by Oneg in the Lobby Open to members and the community Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person or on Facebook Live
April 27 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Colbert Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person | Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Colbert No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person | Zoom
11:00am - Passover Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Max and Rabbi Rachael For baby through 5 yrs and their loving adults Brill Youth Sanctuary Register
April 28 - Sunday 9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
4:00pm - Disrupting Anti-Jewish Ideas in the Current Political Climate Large Social Hall Register
7:30pm - NextDor Women's Book Club For women in their 20s and 30s Home of Rabbi Rachael Miller Please email Rabbi to to let her know you are coming
April 29 - Monday - Last day of Passover - Office Closed 9:00am - Passover Yizkor with Rabbi Rachael Diamond Family Chapel
7:00pm - Briefing: Understanding Antisemitism in the Current Political Climate Large Social Hall Register
April 30 - Tuesday 7:00pm - Jews and Booze with Rabbi Max - online and in-person Diamond Family Chapel Register
May 1 - Wednesday
12:00pm - Jews and Booze with Rabbi Max - in-person Diamond Family Chapel Register
7:00pm - Tribe: We Go Out at Bar(n) For women in their 30s, 40s and 50s Bar{n} booze {n} bites - 5521 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Register
May 2 - Thursday
10:30am - Booming Sababa Spring Walk For active adults 60+ Cochran Shoals - end of Columns Drive, Marietta, Ga Register
11:00am - Sisterhood Book Club Open to all women at TE Diamond Family Chapel Register
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register
Did you know that for several years Temple Emanu-El has had a small, but very active Green Team working to limit Temple Emanu-El’s climate impact and to provide environmental education and inspiration to our community? We are charter members of Adamah, the largest Jewish environmental organization in North America. Adamah’s mission is to cultivate vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth.
We are looking for new members to help us achieve our goals for this year and beyond. If you are interested in joining us, please send an email to Robert Wittenstein to receive an invite to our next Zoom meeting on May 14th at 3:30pm.
Help us move Temple Emanu-El forward in our efforts to create culture change and climate action.
Don’t pass-over the struggle of the Israelites in the Passover story. Don’t pass-over the call to see ourselves as if we were slaves in Egypt. Don’t pass-over the moments begging for questions and discussion.
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachael and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem. Followed by Oneg in the Lobby. Open to members and the community. Sanctuary Join us in person or on Facebook Live
April 20 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Max Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! | Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max No prior learning necessary. Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! | Zoom
5:00pm - NextDor Atlanta Brew Bus with Rabbi Max For the 20s and 30s group. Leaves from and returns to Steady Hand Beer Co., 1611 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. NW Unit F, Atlanta, GA 30318 Register
6:00pm - 6-7-8 Pre-Passover Pasta Party For teens in grades 6,7 and 8. Diamond Youth Lounge Register
April 21 - Sunday 9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
April 22 - Monday - Erev Passover - Offices Close at Noon April 23 - Passover - Office Closed
April 25 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE members. Diamond Family Chapel Register
Eleven days to pick up matzah, that pesky shank bone, and all your other Passover-food needs.
Eleven days to cook.
Eleven days to dust off the family haggadot or to order new ones. Read more here
Week at a Glance
April 12 - Friday
7:30pm - Southern Soul Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max, Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem, Rabbi Micah Lapidus, and the Band. followed by Oneg in the Lobby Open to members and the community Sanctuary Join us in person or on Facebook Live
April 13 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Rachael Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! | Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael No prior learning necessary. Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! | Zoom
11:00am - Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Max and Rabbi Rachael Great for babies - 5 years old. Free and open to the community. Brill Youth downstairs Register
6:00pm - 3rd Annual Spring Forward Fundraiser Support the Temple Emanu-El Campus Reimagined Project. Sanctuary Join us! Buy tickets here
April 14 - Sunday 9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
5:00pm - TEFTY: Bob Ross Night: Paint-a-long and Waffle House Dinner For students in grades 8-12. Diamond Family Youth Lounge Register April 15 - Monday 7:00pm - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark Zoom Only Register
April 18 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE members. Diamond Family Chapel Register
BIG EVENTS COMING UP
TEMPLE EMANU-EL'S 3rd ANNUAL SPRING FORWARD FUNDRAISER
How can I celebrate freedom while 134 Jews are not free?
Passover (Pesach) celebrates our ancestors’ freedom from slavery. How can we celebrate being free while 130+ Jews are held hostage in Gaza? I’ve received this question in various forms over the last few days. This year is different from all other years because, this year, we commemorate Pesach with the knowledge that we are not all free. Just as Pharaoh sought the annihilation of our people, so too do evil rulers seek our demise today. However, like our ancestors, we will prevail over our enemies. We will celebrate together again in full joy. Read more here
Week at a Glance
April 5 - Friday
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachael and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem followed by oneg Open to members and the community Sanctuary Join us in person or on Facebook Live
April 6 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Rachael Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! | Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! | Zoom
April 7 - Sunday 9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School April 8 - Monday 1:30pm - "Life Goes On" Bereavement Group with Lana Samsky, LCSW, ACSW, BCD Diamond Family Chapel Register here
7:00pm - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark Zoom Only Register
April 11 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register
BIG EVENTS COMING UP
TEMPLE EMANU-EL'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: SPRING FORWARD
We open the door for Elijah too late in our Passover Seder. According to the Haggadah, we invite the Prophet Elijah into our homes after the meal is over. This is too late! By the end of the seder meal, we’ve told the story of our exodus from Egypt, and all Elijah gets to enjoy is his cup of wine. The Prophet Elijah represents all who have been cast out, and we open the doors of our homes as a symbol that we would welcome anyone. The problem is that the food has been cleared, and the story is nearly over when we welcome newcomers inside.
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Scott Colbert and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem followed by oneg Open to members and the community Sanctuary Join us in person or on Facebook Live
March 30 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Scott Colbert Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! | Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Scott Colbert No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! | Zoom
5:00pm - Mincha Ma'ariv Bat Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Max Miller, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem and Alyssa Medwed Sanctuary Join us in person or on Facebook Live | Youtube Live Mazal tov Alyssa!
March 31 - Sunday NO Diamond Family Religious School April 1 - Monday
7:00pm - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark Zoom Only Register
March 28 - Thursday
11:00am - Sisterhood Book Club Open to all TE women Diamond Family Chapel Register
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register
BIG EVENTS COMING UP
TEMPLE EMANU-EL'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: SPRING FORWARD
Today is day 167 of the war against Hamas. I’ve heard many people ask the question: How do we celebrate ______ when there are still hostages…when there are children and mothers starving in Gaza.
If you’ve had these thoughts, know that you’re not alone. Jews all over the world are holding these concerns.
However, we are on the edge of beginning one of the biggest celebrations of the year: Purim. During Purim, we are commanded to be celebratory, to feast, and to be merry.
March 22 - Friday 5:45pm - DFRS/Davis Purim Dinner Dinner for students that attend DFRS and Davis Academy Small Social Hall Registration Closed 6:30pm - DFRS/ Davis Purim Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max, Rachael Miller and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem followed by oneg Service for students that attend DFRS and Davis Academy Sanctuary Register
March 23 - Saturday - Erev Purim
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Max Miller Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! | Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! | Zoom
11:00am - Purim Tot Shabbat in Oxford Chase For kids 0-5 and their loving adults Oxford Chase neighborhood off Mt. Vernon Rd. in Dunwoody Rain plan - come to TE! Register 3:00pm - Afternoon Purim Tot Shabbat in Roswell A home-hosted Tot Shabbat in Roswell Register for address Register
6:00pm - Hamantaschen Hilarity with Dad's Garage A Purim shpiel and brief megillah reading led by Rabbi Max, then an improv show by Dad's Garage. Large Social Hall Register March 24 - Sunday - Purim
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School PreK3 through 10th-grade and madrichim
9:00am - V.I.P.urim For grandparents and special people Small Social Hall Register
10:30am - Purim Carnival With A Cause Free and open to the Community. Have Fun and Do Good Outside Register
March 25 - Monday
1:30pm - "Life Goes On" Bereavement Group Diamond Family Chapel Register
7:00pm - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark Zoom Only Register
March 28 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register
In Case You Missed It - Rabbi Rachael's March 12 class on Uncovering the Hidden Messages of Purim - Watch it here
BIG EVENTS COMING UP
Bring canned food to the Purim Carnival to donate to the CAC Food Pantry
What Can’t Be a Grogger? Everything can be a grogger if you believe hard enough. Zohara’s Jewish education at The MJCCA Schiff School and the Diamond Family Religious School taught me this lesson. Perhaps the first lesson we learn for the holiday of Purim is how to properly “boo” the bad guy, Haman. We could shout, whoop, and holler, but why expend all that energy when you can put some coins in a tin can and shake it all around the house? Like the shofar of the High Holy Days, the grogger wakes us up from the slumber of winter.
March 15 - Friday 5:45pm - Friday with Family Dinner Dinner for students in grades K-5 and their parents and/or grandparents Small Social Hall Registration Closed 6:30pm - Friday with Family Service Service for students in grades K-5 and their parents and/or grandparents Sanctuary Register
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max and Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem followed by oneg Sanctuary Join us in person! |Facebook Live | Youtube Live
March 16 - Saturday
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! | Zoom
10:00am - Shacharit B'nei Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Max, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, Lindsey Webber and Adam Webber Sanctuary Join us in person! |Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal Tov Lindsey! Mazal Tov Adam!!
4:00pm - Yalla! to Family Yoga! For families with babies to 5-years-old (and their siblings) Meet in Newport Lobby Register March 17 - Sunday
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School PreK3 through 10th-grade and madrichim
11:45am - Sisterhood / Tribe Hamentaschen Bake Make and bake hamentaschen for all our upcoming Purim events Kitchen and classrooms Register
5:00pm - Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra Concert Sponsored by Mickey and Noah Rosner followed by a reception sponsored by Ann and Marvin Goldstein Sanctuary Register
12:00pm - Brotherhood March Madness Watch Party Hang out, socialize, and watch the Round 1 / Day 1 games Morty's Meat & Supply, 5509 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Register
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register
7:00pm - The Struggle On Campus: Challenges and Opportunities for Pro-Israel Students with Karli Krasnipol For anyone interested in learning more about Israel on campus Diamond Family Chapel Register
BIG EVENTS COMING UP
Bring canned food to the Purim Carnival to donate to the CAC Food Pantry
What Can’t Be a Grogger? Everything can be a grogger if you believe hard enough. Zohara’s Jewish education at The MJCCA Schiff School and the Diamond Family Religious School taught me this lesson. Perhaps the first lesson we learn for the holiday of Purim is how to properly “boo” the bad guy, Haman. We could shout, whoop, and holler, but why expend all that energy when you can put some coins in a tin can and shake it all around the house? Like the shofar of the High Holy Days, the grogger wakes us up from the slumber of winter.
March 15 - Friday 5:45pm - Friday with Family Dinner Dinner for students in grades K-5 and their parents and/or grandparents Small Social Hall Registration Closed 6:30pm - Friday with Family Service Service for students in grades K-5 and their parents and/or grandparents Sanctuary Register
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max and Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem followed by oneg Sanctuary Join us in person! |Facebook Live | Youtube Live
March 16 - Saturday
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael No prior learning necessary Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! | Zoom
10:00am - Shacharit B'nei Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Max, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, Lindsey Webber and Adam Webber Sanctuary Join us in person! |Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal Tov Lindsey! Mazal Tov Adam!!
4:00pm - Yalla! to Family Yoga! For families with babies to 5-years-old (and their siblings) Meet in Newport Lobby Register March 17 - Sunday
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School PreK3 through 10th-grade and madrichim
11:45am - Sisterhood / Tribe Hamentaschen Bake Make and bake hamentaschen for all our upcoming Purim events Kitchen and classrooms Register
5:00pm - Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra Concert Sponsored by Mickey and Noah Rosner followed by a reception sponsored by Ann and Marvin Goldstein Sanctuary Register
12:00pm - Brotherhood March Madness Watch Party Hang out, socialize, and watch the Round 1 / Day 1 games Morty's Meat & Supply, 5509 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Register
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg Open to all TE members Diamond Family Chapel Register
7:00pm - The Struggle On Campus: Challenges and Opportunities for Pro-Israel Students with Karli Krasnipol For anyone interested in learning more about Israel on campus Diamond Family Chapel Register
BIG EVENTS COMING UP
Bring canned food to the Purim Carnival to donate to the CAC Food Pantry
During the month of Adar, we are supposed to increase our joy. The Hebrew year, 5784, is a leap year, which means we have another month of Adar (Adar bet) to find extra joy.
While the ongoing hostage crisis and war continue in Gaza, the thought of increasing joy is complicated. How can we be joyful when our brothers and sisters are still in captivity? How can we be joyful while innocent mothers and children are hungry in Gaza?
And yet, we, the Jewish people - despite all of our persecution and attacks on our community throughout the centuries - continue to live Jewishly because it is at the core of our resistance.
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
In the wake of the brutal and devastating attack by Hamas on October 7 and the unfolding war in Israel, we are introducing a special series from the For Heaven's Sake podcast with Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, For Heaven's Sake: Israel at War.
Listen to “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachael and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem in the Sanctuary followed by Oneg in the Lobby Join us in person!Facebook Live | Youtube Live
March 9 - Saturday
9:00 am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max in the Diamond Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
10:00am - Shacharit Bar Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Max, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem and Brock Schonberg in the Sanctuary Join us in person!Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal Tov Brock!
11:00am - Tot Shabbat in the Youth Brill downstairs Register here March 10 - Sunday
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
12:30pm - Grades K-1-2 Mishloach Manot Registration Full
March 11 - Monday
1:30pm - "Life Goes On" Bereavement Group in the Chapel Register here
7:00am - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark - Zoom Only Register here
March 12 - Tuesday
7:00pm - Life Long Learning - Uncovering the Hidden Messages of Purim with Rabbi Rachael - Zoom Only Register here
March 13 - Wednesday
12:00pm - Life Long Learning - Uncovering the Hidden Messages of Purim with Rabbi Rachael - In-Person in the Chapel Register here
March 14 - Thursday
12:00pm - Temple Emanu-El Business Network in the Small Social Hall Register here
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
7:30pm -Iftar Dinner with The Atlanta Institute and St. Luke's Presbyterian
Atlantic Institute, 591 N Main St #100, Alpharetta, GA 30009 Register here
**Please Log-In to your My Emanu-El Portal to register for all classes & events.
This will ensure you receive all email notifications and reminders. Contact the office for help.**
In Case You Missed It...
Tuesday, March 5 - Uncovering the Hidden Messages of Purim - Class 1 - watch here
Sponsor an Oneg!
There are two mitzvot pertaining to the Shabbat meal. One is oneg, the mitzvah to delight in Shabbat, as it is written: “Call Shabbat ‘delight’ (oneg)” (Isaiah 58:13). Oneg is fulfilled primarily through the meals, but snacks and a Shabbat nap are parts of it as well." (Peninei Halakhah, Shabbat 7:2:2) Providing the Oneg is performing a Mitzvah for our community.
Hosting an Oneg is not only a Mitzvah, but it can also be a way to celebrate a family event and share the good news with the congregation.
Commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, awards, graduations, B’nai Mitzvah and other happy occasions. Sponsor an Oneg today!
Sisterhood Tree of Life
Her ways are pleasant and all her paths, peaceful. She is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and whoever holds on to her is happy. Proverbs 3:17–18 Honor a loved one or a special occasion by purchasing a leaf on our Tree of Life
To order your Leaf on the Sisterhood Tree of Life, please click on the image or email Marina.
Remember A Loved One
I will give them, in My House And within My walls, A monument and a name Better than sons or daughters. I will give them an everlasting name That shall not perish. (Isaiah 56:5)
We are commanded not merely to grieve but also to remember and to observe.
Temple Emanu-El’s Yahrzeit plaques both perpetuate the cherished memory of the loved ones we have lost and create a permanent family legacy.
Memorializing our loved ones in this way fulfills the commandment to give tzedakah in their honor.
To order your yahrzeit plaque(s) or to reserve a space, please click on the image or emailMarina.
Are you a new, new-ish or even a "seasoned" member of TE, and not already a member of a Chavurah? If so, this is a fantastic time to be a part of our revitalized Chavurah program! A Chavurah is a group of around 6-12 individuals, couples, and/or families who have some common interests. It is a great opportunity to develop closer friendships with a smaller group of TE members.
Click here for more information and fill out a short questionnaire to help the Chavurah Committee place you with a group. The committee will help get you started and will provide any assistance that you need to make your Chavurah successful!
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Goldberg at lsideman@hotmail.com .
Be sure to set up your password to access your My Emanu-El Account.
If you need assistance, please contact the Administrative Office - 770-395-1340.
Like many of you, I bought an Israeli-styled dog tag to show my support for Israel. On one side is the emblem of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) with the words “Am Yisrael Chai,” Long live the people of Israel. On the other side is the emblem of the Nova music festival and the phrase, “We will dance again.” For those unfamiliar, the Nova Music Festival was a dance party at Kibbutz Re’im in the desert for young Israelis. The now famous phrase, “We will dance again,” comes from the released hostage Mia Schem, who was captured at the Nova Festival by Hamas.
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
In the wake of the brutal and devastating attack by Hamas on October 7 and the unfolding war in Israel, we are introducing a special series from the For Heaven's Sake podcast with Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, For Heaven's Sake: Israel at War.
Listen to “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
7:30pm - Southern Soul Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max, Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem, Rabbi Micah Lapidus and the Band in the Sanctuary followed by Oneg in the Lobby Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
March 2 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Rachael in the Diamond Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael in the Diamond Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
4:00pm - NextDor Activate Atlanta
Activate Atlanta, 4540 Roswell Road, Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30342 Register here March 3 - Sunday
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
March 4 - Monday
7:00am - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark - Zoom Only Register here
March 5 - Tuesday
7:00pm - Life Long Learning - Uncovering the Hidden Messages of Purim with Rabbi Rachael - Zoom Only Register here
March 6 - Wednesday
12:00pm - Life Long Learning - Uncovering the Hidden Messages of Purim with Rabbi Rachael - In-Person in the Chapel Register here
6:30pm - TEFTY Village Burger Meet Up
Village Burger, 1426 Dunwoody Village Pkwy, Dunwoody, GA 30338 Register here
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
**Please Log-In to your My Emanu-El Portal to register for all classes & events.
This will ensure you receive all email notifications and reminders. Contact the office for help.**
Sponsor an Oneg!
There are two mitzvot pertaining to the Shabbat meal. One is oneg, the mitzvah to delight in Shabbat, as it is written: “Call Shabbat ‘delight’ (oneg)” (Isaiah 58:13). Oneg is fulfilled primarily through the meals, but snacks and a Shabbat nap are parts of it as well." (Peninei Halakhah, Shabbat 7:2:2) Providing the Oneg is performing a Mitzvah for our community.
Hosting an Oneg is not only a Mitzvah, but it can also be a way to celebrate a family event and share the good news with the congregation.
Commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, awards, graduations, B’nai Mitzvah and other happy occasions. Sponsor an Oneg today!
Sisterhood Tree of Life
Her ways are pleasant and all her paths, peaceful. She is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and whoever holds on to her is happy. Proverbs 3:17–18 Honor a loved one or a special occasion by purchasing a leaf on our Tree of Life
To order your Leaf on the Sisterhood Tree of Life, please click on the image or email Marina.
Remember A Loved One
I will give them, in My House And within My walls, A monument and a name Better than sons or daughters. I will give them an everlasting name That shall not perish. (Isaiah 56:5)
We are commanded not merely to grieve but also to remember and to observe.
Temple Emanu-El’s Yahrzeit plaques both perpetuate the cherished memory of the loved ones we have lost and create a permanent family legacy.
Memorializing our loved ones in this way fulfills the commandment to give tzedakah in their honor.
To order your yahrzeit plaque(s) or to reserve a space, please click on the image or emailMarina.
Are you a new, new-ish or even a "seasoned" member of TE, and not already a member of a Chavurah? If so, this is a fantastic time to be a part of our revitalized Chavurah program! A Chavurah is a group of around 6-12 individuals, couples, and/or families who have some common interests. It is a great opportunity to develop closer friendships with a smaller group of TE members.
Click here for more information and fill out a short questionnaire to help the Chavurah Committee place you with a group. The committee will help get you started and will provide any assistance that you need to make your Chavurah successful!
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Goldberg at lsideman@hotmail.com .
Be sure to set up your password to access your My Emanu-El Account.
If you need assistance, please contact the Administrative Office - 770-395-1340.
There is a powerful message that comes to us through almost every aspect of our Judaism that we, the Jewish people, are charged to help change the world for the better…in partnership with God . This charge has resonated, and inspired, Jews through hundreds of generations.
It is empowering to believe that we are an important part of something essential to the world.
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
In the wake of the brutal and devastating attack by Hamas on October 7 and the unfolding war in Israel, we are introducing a special series from the For Heaven's Sake podcast with Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, For Heaven's Sake: Israel at War.
Listen to “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
6:00pm - Friday with Friends, Volunteer and Honi Circle Dinner in the Large Social Hall Registration Closed
7:30pm - Volunteer Shabbat Service with Rabbi Spike and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem in the Sanctuary followed by Oneg in the Lobby Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
February 24 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Rachael in the Diamond Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael in the Diamond Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
1:30pm - "Life Goes On" Bereavement Group Register here
7:00am - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark - Zoom Only Register here
February 27 - Tuesday
7:00pm - Life Long Learning - Uncovering the Hidden Messages of Purim with Rabbi Rachael - Online and In-Person - in the Chapel Register here
February 28 - Wednesday
12:00pm - Life Long Learning - Uncovering the Hidden Messages of Purim with Rabbi Rachael - In-Person in the Chapel Register here
5:30pm - Booming Sababa Trivia Night Dagwood Pizza, 7746 Spalding Dr., Norcross, GA 30092 Registration closed
February 29 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
**Please LOG-IN to your My Emanu-El Portal to register for all classes & events.
This will ensure you receive all email notifications and reminders. Contact the office for help.**
Sponsor an Oneg!
There are two mitzvot pertaining to the Shabbat meal. One is oneg, the mitzvah to delight in Shabbat, as it is written: “Call Shabbat ‘delight’ (oneg)” (Isaiah 58:13). Oneg is fulfilled primarily through the meals, but snacks and a Shabbat nap are parts of it as well." (Peninei Halakhah, Shabbat 7:2:2) Providing the Oneg is performing a Mitzvah for our community.
Hosting an Oneg is not only a Mitzvah, but it can also be a way to celebrate a family event and share the good news with the congregation.
Commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, awards, graduations, B’nai Mitzvah and other happy occasions. Sponsor an Oneg today!
Sisterhood Tree of Life
Her ways are pleasant and all her paths, peaceful. She is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and whoever holds on to her is happy. Proverbs 3:17–18 Honor a loved one or a special occasion by purchasing a leaf on our Tree of Life
To order your Leaf on the Sisterhood Tree of Life, please click on the image or email Marina.
Remember A Loved One
I will give them, in My House And within My walls, A monument and a name Better than sons or daughters. I will give them an everlasting name That shall not perish. (Isaiah 56:5)
We are commanded not merely to grieve but also to remember and to observe.
Temple Emanu-El’s Yahrzeit plaques both perpetuate the cherished memory of the loved ones we have lost and create a permanent family legacy.
Memorializing our loved ones in this way fulfills the commandment to give tzedakah in their honor.
To order your yahrzeit plaque(s) or to reserve a space, please click on the image or emailMarina.
Are you a new, new-ish or even a "seasoned" member of TE, and not already a member of a Chavurah? If so, this is a fantastic time to be a part of our revitalized Chavurah program! A Chavurah is a group of around 6-12 individuals, couples, and/or families who have some common interests. It is a great opportunity to develop closer friendships with a smaller group of TE members.
Click here for more information and fill out a short questionnaire to help the Chavurah Committee place you with a group. The committee will help get you started and will provide any assistance that you need to make your Chavurah successful!
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Goldberg at lsideman@hotmail.com .
Be sure to set up your password to access your My Emanu-El Account.
If you need assistance, please contact the Administrative Office - 770-395-1340.
About a year ago, we announced to the congregation that I would be heading out on a four-month sabbatical starting March of 2024. That time is fast approaching.
After 16 years in the rabbinate, nine of which I have served at Temple Emanu-El as Senior rabbi, I am so very grateful to have been granted this gift of time.
In these upcoming months, I plan to engage in serious Jewish study (some of which will be in Israel), explore mission-based service work, and perhaps write the book that I’ve been thinking about for a decade. No doubt, these activities will benefit my own spiritual life, and will certainly help to nourish the soul of Temple Emanu-El for years to come.
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
In the wake of the brutal and devastating attack by Hamas on October 7 and the unfolding war in Israel, we are introducing a special series from the For Heaven's Sake podcast with Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, For Heaven's Sake: Israel at War.
Listen to “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachael and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem in the Chapel followed by Oneg in the Lobby Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
February 17 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Rachael in the Diamond Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael in the Diamond Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
February 18 - Sunday
NO - Diamond Family Religious School
7:30pm - NextDor Women's Book Club Please email Rabbi Rachael if you'd like to attend.
February 19 - Monday - President's Day - Office Closed
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
6:30pm - Brotherhood Texas Hold'em Tournament in the Small Social Hall Register here
**Please LOG-IN to your My Emanu-El Portal to register for all classes & events.
This will ensure you receive all email notifications and reminders. Contact the office for help.**
Sponsor an Oneg!
There are two mitzvot pertaining to the Shabbat meal. One is oneg, the mitzvah to delight in Shabbat, as it is written: “Call Shabbat ‘delight’ (oneg)” (Isaiah 58:13). Oneg is fulfilled primarily through the meals, but snacks and a Shabbat nap are parts of it as well." (Peninei Halakhah, Shabbat 7:2:2) Providing the Oneg is performing a Mitzvah for our community.
Hosting an Oneg is not only a Mitzvah, but it can also be a way to celebrate a family event and share the good news with the congregation.
Commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, awards, graduations, B’nai Mitzvah and other happy occasions. Sponsor an Oneg today!
Sisterhood Tree of Life
Her ways are pleasant and all her paths, peaceful. She is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and whoever holds on to her is happy. Proverbs 3:17–18 Honor a loved one or a special occasion by purchasing a leaf on our Tree of Life
To order your Leaf on the Sisterhood Tree of Life, please click on the image or email Marina.
Remember A Loved One
I will give them, in My House And within My walls, A monument and a name Better than sons or daughters. I will give them an everlasting name That shall not perish. (Isaiah 56:5)
We are commanded not merely to grieve but also to remember and to observe.
Temple Emanu-El’s Yahrzeit plaques both perpetuate the cherished memory of the loved ones we have lost and create a permanent family legacy.
Memorializing our loved ones in this way fulfills the commandment to give tzedakah in their honor.
To order your yahrzeit plaque(s) or to reserve a space, please click on the image or emailMarina.
Are you a new, new-ish or even a "seasoned" member of TE, and not already a member of a Chavurah? If so, this is a fantastic time to be a part of our revitalized Chavurah program! A Chavurah is a group of around 6-12 individuals, couples, and/or families who have some common interests. It is a great opportunity to develop closer friendships with a smaller group of TE members.
Click here for more information and fill out a short questionnaire to help the Chavurah Committee place you with a group. The committee will help get you started and will provide any assistance that you need to make your Chavurah successful!
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Goldberg at lsideman@hotmail.com .
Be sure to set up your password to access your My Emanu-El Account.
If you need assistance, please contact the Administrative Office - 770-395-1340.
This weekend begins the Jewish month of Adar, a time of unparalleled joy in the Jewish year. In a few weeks, we will celebrate Purim, and not long afterward, we will mark our exodus from Egypt with the holiday of Pesach. Amid war, sadness, and despair, commemorating joyful holidays may seem at odds with the ethos of the last four months. However, this is far from the first time we have celebrated simchas while also holding sorrow. Disasters mar Jewish history, but throughout our generations, we have combined joy and “oy.” Through the writings of our sages, we have a path to reconcile these two opposite emotions.
Help Needed - Caring Committee Food Delivery Volunteers
Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community and give back?
The Caring Committee is looking for volunteers who live in the zip codes 30092, 30022, 30076, and 30328 to join our list of food delivery volunteers.
As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of those who may be struggling during challenging times by delivering a warm meal. And the best part? You get to do it with a smile and a friendly hello! It's a wonderful opportunity to help those in need with a simple act of service.
If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please get in touch with Gerri Penn at pennfam@bellsouth.netor Sharon Cohen at sfcohen70@gmail.com .
Thank you for your support!
Koleinu Shabbat – Take Action, Raise Our Voices
Last Friday night, I was privileged to attend the Koleinu Shabbat Service - Celebrating Jewish Inclusion Awareness. It was an incredibly moving service attended by a large crowd. Here are some highlights.
This Thursday we begin to deliver Backpack Buddy meals to an additional 100 students who attend Indian Creek Elementary School. It is a very unique and diverse school. The students come from more than 40 countries around the world, bringing with them 45 different languages and dialects along with their rich cultures. The school welcomes almost 900 students daily, making it one of the largest elementary schools in DeKalb County.
Congratulations, Garden Isaiah!
Garden Isaiah has received a $1,500 grant from the Food Well Alliance for 2024! The grant will be used for compost, plantings, fertilizer and tools. We will strive to beat last year’s harvest of 1,192 pounds donated to the Community Assistance Center food bank. Special thanks to Ellen Etheridge for completing the grant request and getting it submitted to the Food Well Alliance.
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
Spring Forward- Game On
Dinner, Drinks, Entertainment, Live & Silent Auctions
In the wake of the brutal and devastating attack by Hamas on October 7 and the unfolding war in Israel, we are introducing a special series from the For Heaven's Sake podcast with Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, For Heaven's Sake: Israel at War.
Listen to “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
6:00pm - Sangria and Starters for New Members in the Small Social Hall
7:30pm - Southern Soul Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max, Rabbi Lapidus and the Band in the Sanctuary followed by Oneg in the Lobby Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
February 10 - Saturday
** Tartan Trot Road Race will cause several roads in and around Dunwoody to be closed. Please plan your trip accordingly**
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Spike in the Diamond Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike in the Diamond Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
9:30am - B'nei Mitzvah Family Program and Breakfastin the Large Social Hall and Sanctuary Register here
1:30pm - "Life Goes On" Bereavement Group in the Diamond Chapel Register here
7:00pm - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark - Zoom Only Register here
February 15 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
**Please LOG-IN to your My Emanu-El Portal to register for all classes & events.
This will ensure you receive all email notifications and reminders. Contact the office for help.**
Sponsor an Oneg!
There are two mitzvot pertaining to the Shabbat meal. One is oneg, the mitzvah to delight in Shabbat, as it is written: “Call Shabbat ‘delight’ (oneg)” (Isaiah 58:13). Oneg is fulfilled primarily through the meals, but snacks and a Shabbat nap are parts of it as well." (Peninei Halakhah, Shabbat 7:2:2) Providing the Oneg is performing a Mitzvah for our community.
Hosting an Oneg is not only a Mitzvah, but it can also be a way to celebrate a family event and share the good news with the congregation.
Commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, awards, graduations, B’nai Mitzvah and other happy occasions. Sponsor an Oneg today!
Sisterhood Tree of Life
Her ways are pleasant and all her paths, peaceful. She is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and whoever holds on to her is happy. Proverbs 3:17–18 Honor a loved one or a special occasion by purchasing a leaf on our Tree of Life
To order your Leaf on the Sisterhood Tree of Life, please click on the image or email Marina.
Remember A Loved One
I will give them, in My House And within My walls, A monument and a name Better than sons or daughters. I will give them an everlasting name That shall not perish. (Isaiah 56:5)
We are commanded not merely to grieve but also to remember and to observe.
Temple Emanu-El’s Yahrzeit plaques both perpetuate the cherished memory of the loved ones we have lost and create a permanent family legacy.
Memorializing our loved ones in this way fulfills the commandment to give tzedakah in their honor.
To order your yahrzeit plaque(s) or to reserve a space, please click on the image or emailMarina.
Are you a new, new-ish or even a "seasoned" member of TE, and not already a member of a Chavurah? If so, this is a fantastic time to be a part of our revitalized Chavurah program! A Chavurah is a group of around 6-12 individuals, couples, and/or families who have some common interests. It is a great opportunity to develop closer friendships with a smaller group of TE members.
Click here for more information and fill out a short questionnaire to help the Chavurah Committee place you with a group. The committee will help get you started and will provide any assistance that you need to make your Chavurah successful!
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Goldberg at lsideman@hotmail.com .
Be sure to set up your password to access your My Emanu-El Account.
If you need assistance, please contact the Administrative Office - 770-395-1340.
A Great Use of Your Time to Fight Antisemitism in Georgia
Dear Temple Emanu-El,
The Jews of Georgia had a big ‘win’ this week!
For those of you who were awake this past Yom Kippur for the sermon, we talked about the importance of passing HB30, known as the ‘antisemitism bill’ through the Georgia State Legislature.
The previous two years we were unsuccessful in this effort, but this past Thursday, HB30 passed overwhelmingly in the Georgia State House and Senate.
Many Jewish organizations have put significant time and energy into lobbying elected officials, meeting with them, and explaining how HB30 will increase our (sense of) protection as Antisemitism continues to dramatically rise. (An important note, out of all the Georgia State legislators, only one is Jewish (Esther Panitch, House District 51).
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) really quarterbacked this effort, and I am VERY PROUD to say that Temple Emanu-El did our part.
Almost 400 of you were at our Legislative Shabbat dinner & service on January 12th, where we hosted more than 50 elected officials. Some of you were ‘buddied’ up for the evening, to host our guests, and talk about what it was like to be Jewish in America today, and the importance of passing HB30.
Many of our congregants took the day last Thursday to be at the state capital to fill the gallery with our voices as the votes were cast.
Yesterday was a historic day as Governor Kemp signed HB30 into law.
This is a big deal.
Now, I would ask one more thing of you. We need to follow up, and we need to do it thoroughly.
The AJC has provided us with the language, and the links, to reach out to the Georgia legislators who voted for HB30, and the ones who voted against HB30.
I cannot stress enough how important it is that we get in touch with them in significant numbers.
If you want to personally make a difference against antisemitism in Georgia, this is an excellent use of your time.
For our allies on HB30, they need to know that we see and appreciate them with words of gratitude and recognition. Trust me, they are hearing from other constituents who are unhappy with their vote.
For those few who voted against HB30, they also need to hear from us. We need to be respectful, but firm that we are very disappointed. We are not looking to burn bridges, but we need to let them know that we are paying attention.
Additionally, we need to thank Governor Brian Kemp and Lt. Governor Burt Jones for their support of HB30.
Chazak Chazak V’NitChazak- Be Strong, be strong, and through one another may we be strengthened.
Shabbat shalom Rabbi Spike
February is Jewish Disabilities month...
... in honor of that, we are featuring testimonies from various Temple Emanu-El congregants who have something to say.
By Bill Gordon
Let’s be honest, having children can be both the most rewarding and the most challenging experience of our lives. Adding the additional complexity of having a child with Special Needs completely changes the way you look at raising a child and life itself. Our family is blessed to have three amazing boys, Spencer 13 and Noah and Parker who are 11-year-old twins. Parker has Down Syndrome which is also called Trisomy 21 meaning he has an extra chromosome on the 21st pair.
Liam Denneen is a 13 year old who has been a very active member of Temple Emanu-El since he was an 18 month old Schiff pre-schooler. Shortly before his third birthday, Liam was diagnosed with a rare disease called Hunter Syndrome (MPS II). Hunter Syndrome is a progressively degenerative disease that impacts every cell in the body, leading to various physical and cognitive disabilities and a relatively short lifespan.
Help Needed - Caring Committee Food Delivery Volunteers
Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community and give back?
The Caring Committee is looking for volunteers who live in the zip codes 30092, 30022, 30076, and 30328 to join our list of food delivery volunteers.
As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of those who may be struggling during challenging times by delivering a warm meal. And the best part? You get to do it with a smile and a friendly hello! It's a wonderful opportunity to help those in need with a simple act of service.
If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please get in touch with Gerri Penn at pennfam@bellsouth.netor Sharon Cohen at sfcohen70@gmail.com .
Thank you for your support!
Tax Letters
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
Spring Forward- Game On
Dinner, Drinks, Entertainment, Live & Silent Auctions
In the wake of the brutal and devastating attack by Hamas on October 7 and the unfolding war in Israel, we are introducing a special series from the For Heaven's Sake podcast with Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, For Heaven's Sake: Israel at War.
Listen to “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
7:30pm - Koleinu: Inclusion Shabbat Service with Rabbi Spike and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem with Guest Speakers Brent & Kyle Pease in the Sanctuary followed by Oneg in the Lobby Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
February 3 - Saturday
9:00am - Chevrah Torah with Rabbi Spike in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
10:00am - Shacharit Bat Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Rachael, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem and Olivia Herd in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal Tov Olivia!
11:00am - Tot Shabbat in the Diamond Family Chapel Register here
4:00pm - NextDor Curling
4880 Lower Roswell Rd #910, Marietta, GA 30068 Register here
February 4 - Sunday
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
9:00am - Blood Drive
February 5 - Monday
7:00pm - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark - Zoom Only Register here
February 8 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
7:00pm - Sisterhood Wellness: Nourishing the Mind, Body and Soul This event is Sold Out! To be added to the waitlist - please email Marina - malberhasky@teatlanta.org
**Please LOG-IN to your My Emanu-El Portal to register for all classes & events.
This will ensure you receive all email notifications and reminders. Contact the office for help.**
Sponsor an Oneg!
There are two mitzvot pertaining to the Shabbat meal. One is oneg, the mitzvah to delight in Shabbat, as it is written: “Call Shabbat ‘delight’ (oneg)” (Isaiah 58:13). Oneg is fulfilled primarily through the meals, but snacks and a Shabbat nap are parts of it as well." (Peninei Halakhah, Shabbat 7:2:2) Providing the Oneg is performing a Mitzvah for our community.
Hosting an Oneg is not only a Mitzvah, but it can also be a way to celebrate a family event and share the good news with the congregation.
Commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, awards, graduations, B’nai Mitzvah and other happy occasions. Sponsor an Oneg today!
Sisterhood Tree of Life
Her ways are pleasant and all her paths, peaceful. She is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and whoever holds on to her is happy. Proverbs 3:17–18 Honor a loved one or a special occasion by purchasing a leaf on our Tree of Life
To order your Leaf on the Sisterhood Tree of Life, please click on the image or email Marina.
Remember A Loved One
I will give them, in My House And within My walls, A monument and a name Better than sons or daughters. I will give them an everlasting name That shall not perish. (Isaiah 56:5)
We are commanded not merely to grieve but also to remember and to observe.
Temple Emanu-El’s Yahrzeit plaques both perpetuate the cherished memory of the loved ones we have lost and create a permanent family legacy.
Memorializing our loved ones in this way fulfills the commandment to give tzedakah in their honor.
To order your yahrzeit plaque(s) or to reserve a space, please click on the image or emailMarina.
Are you a new, new-ish or even a "seasoned" member of TE, and not already a member of a Chavurah? If so, this is a fantastic time to be a part of our revitalized Chavurah program! A Chavurah is a group of around 6-12 individuals, couples, and/or families who have some common interests. It is a great opportunity to develop closer friendships with a smaller group of TE members.
Click here for more information and fill out a short questionnaire to help the Chavurah Committee place you with a group. The committee will help get you started and will provide any assistance that you need to make your Chavurah successful!
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Goldberg at lsideman@hotmail.com .
Be sure to set up your password to access your My Emanu-El Account.
If you need assistance, please contact the Administrative Office - 770-395-1340.
A Shabbat Message from Diamond Family Religious School Director, Beth Blick
Voices of the Future
“I have a voice. My voice is powerful. My voice can change the world.”
These words by Elana Arian are sung over and over by the teens attending the L’Taken Social Justice Seminar as they move through this very special weekend. L’Taken, in partnership with the Religious Action Center and the Union for Reform Judaism, is designed to both expose high school students to a variety of public policy issues and explore the Jewish values that inform the Reform Movement’s advocacy around these issues.
... in honor of that, we are featuring testimonies from various Temple Emanu-El congregants who have something to say.
I am Jacob Palmer. I grew up in the North Atlanta metro and enlisted in the Marines in 2014. And I was medically discharged in 2018. As a result, I am living with PTSD. I came to Temple Emanu-El in March of 2023.
If you are sending your synagogue payments to PO Box 418 Montvale, New Jersey 07645 please update the address on your payments to go to the Temple Emanu-El Office at 1580 Spalding Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350
Tax Letters
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
Get your "BRING THEM HOME" bracelets at services and in the TE office!
In the wake of the brutal and devastating attack by Hamas on October 7 and the unfolding war in Israel, we are introducing a special series from the For Heaven's Sake podcast with Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, For Heaven's Sake: Israel at War.
Listen to “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
6:00pm - B'nei Mitzvah Family Dinner and Program in the Large Social Hall Register here
7:30pm - Tu BiShvat Shabbat Celebration Service with Rabbi Max, Rabbi Rachael and Rabbi Spike in the Sanctuary followed by Oneg in the Lobby Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
8:30pm - Parent Q&A in the Sanctuary and Oneg for kids in the Small Social Hall
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael in the Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
6:00pm - Grades 345 Dinner and Movie Night in the Chapel Register here
January 28 - Sunday
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
10:10am - Grill the Expert: Answering Tough Questions About Israel with Charlotte Korchak in the Sanctuary Register here
January 29 - Monday
7:00pm - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark - Zoom Only Register here
February 1 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
3:00pm - Sisterhood Book Club - Zoom Only Register here
**Please LOG-IN to your My Emanu-El Portal to register for all classes & events.
This will ensure you receive all email notifications and reminders. Contact the office for help.**
Sponsor an Oneg!
There are two mitzvot pertaining to the Shabbat meal. One is oneg, the mitzvah to delight in Shabbat, as it is written: “Call Shabbat ‘delight’ (oneg)” (Isaiah 58:13). Oneg is fulfilled primarily through the meals, but snacks and a Shabbat nap are parts of it as well." (Peninei Halakhah, Shabbat 7:2:2) Providing the Oneg is performing a Mitzvah for our community.
Hosting an Oneg is not only a Mitzvah, but it can also be a way to celebrate a family event and share the good news with the congregation.
Commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, awards, graduations, B’nai Mitzvah and other happy occasions. Sponsor an Oneg today!
Sisterhood Tree of Life
Her ways are pleasant and all her paths, peaceful. She is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and whoever holds on to her is happy. Proverbs 3:17–18 Honor a loved one or a special occasion by purchasing a leaf on our Tree of Life
To order your Leaf on the Sisterhood Tree of Life, please click on the image or email Marina.
Remember A Loved One
I will give them, in My House And within My walls, A monument and a name Better than sons or daughters. I will give them an everlasting name That shall not perish. (Isaiah 56:5)
We are commanded not merely to grieve but also to remember and to observe.
Temple Emanu-El’s Yahrzeit plaques both perpetuate the cherished memory of the loved ones we have lost and create a permanent family legacy.
Memorializing our loved ones in this way fulfills the commandment to give tzedakah in their honor.
To order your yahrzeit plaque(s) or to reserve a space, please click on the image or emailMarina.
Are you a new, new-ish or even a "seasoned" member of TE, and not already a member of a Chavurah? If so, this is a fantastic time to be a part of our revitalized Chavurah program! A Chavurah is a group of around 6-12 individuals, couples, and/or families who have some common interests. It is a great opportunity to develop closer friendships with a smaller group of TE members.
Click here for more information and fill out a short questionnaire to help the Chavurah Committee place you with a group. The committee will help get you started and will provide any assistance that you need to make your Chavurah successful!
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Goldberg at lsideman@hotmail.com .
Be sure to set up your password to access your My Emanu-El Account.
If you need assistance, please contact the Administrative Office - 770-395-1340.
Today is the 104th day of October 7th, a day we will re-live until every hostage is home. However, today is more difficult than most days since the Black Shabbat. Today is Kfir Bibas’s birthday. A nine-month-old baby who was taken hostage marks one year of life, a quarter of which has been in captivity. A day meant for unbridled joy is as dark as the deepest night of winter. All I can think of is the mantra of these 104 days, “Bring Them Home.” I pray these words each day I utter “Acheinu Kol Beit Yisrael, Our Brothers and Sisters, All the House of Israel.”
This past Friday night was our Legislative & MLK Shabbat dinner & service. We had more than 300 people seated for dinner, including 50 elected officials. Each elected official had a TE “buddy” who was tasked to make them feel welcome, introduce them around, convey what it is like to be a Jew in America right now and to advocate for HB30 “the antisemitism bill” in the GA State legislature. It was important to us for our guests to take part in a positive, Jewish ritual experience. We started the evening with our traditional blessings, heard from a few legislative leaders, and then had Shabbat dinner together.
Jewish Community Advocacy Day will take place next Thursday, January 25. The primary programming will take place 12-3 p.m., but we'll also need people there as early as 9 a.m. Those interested in attending should RSVP:www.ajc.org/atlanta/advocacyday2024
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Opportunity for members of the Jewish community to show support for H.B.30 by being in the Senate gallery.
12:00-1:00 p.m. – Opportunity for the community to gather and display the large number of people supporting H.B.30. Some food available.
1:00 p.m. – Press Conference
Around 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. – After the press conference, depending on the status of the bill, we will work to have meetings with senators and representatives.
Additionally, people can easily email their State Senator by using the action alert at www.ajc.org/atlanta/hb30action . If you would like to make phone calls, please email Sam Halpern at halperns@ajc.org for names and phone numbers.
Temple Emanu-El Spreads Seeds of Holocaust Education
Temple Emanu-El coordinated with five area middle and high schools to host commemorative plantings as part of The Daffodil Project.
Read the Atlanta Jewish Times article by Rich Lapinhere.
Public Officials Break Bread with Jewish Community
The now annual event is seen as particularly valuable for legislators with relatively few Jewish constituents. Read the AJT article here.
Thank You Thank You Thank You!
On this frigid day, your donations to our High Holiday Coat Drive are keeping thousands of people warm! Since 2017, Temple Emanu-El has distributed approximately 1,500 coats to people who did not own a coat. Our recipients are incredibly grateful for your generosity. Thank you!
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If you are sending your synagogue payments to PO Box 418 Montvale, New Jersey 07645 please update the address on your payments to go to the Temple Emanu-El Office at 1580 Spalding Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350
Kroger Community Rewards Program
Temple Emanu-El is pleased to announce that we have recently partnered with Kroger, and are now a participant in the Kroger Community Rewards Program!
What will Kroger do? Kroger will donate $$$ to Temple Emanu-El each and every time we go Kroger shopping and use our Kroger Plus cards or key in our telephone number at the check-out. That’s it!
Click here to see more information and instructions on how to enroll with Kroger as a Temple Emanu-El member. Your one-time enrollment will take 3 minutes, and the results will be amazing.
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
Get your "BRING THEM HOME" bracelets at services and in the TE office!
Bring them home now! More than two months into this war and, at the time of this writing, there are still 130+ hostages being held in Gaza. We will not forget about the sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers who are enduring unimaginable conditions.
We created these bracelets as a constant reminder of two important messages we carry with us these days. First, that the people of Israel will live, Am Yisrael Chai. Second, that our family has been taken from us and we will not forget them.
We hope you’ll wear these bracelets until every hostages returns home.
We will not be silent. We will not forget.
Am Yisrael Chai
You can pick up one of these bracelets after Shabbat services.
In the wake of the brutal and devastating attack by Hamas on October 7 and the unfolding war in Israel, we are introducing a special series from the For Heaven's Sake podcast with Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, For Heaven's Sake: Israel at War.
Listen to “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
Atlanta Golf and Social, 5346 Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA 30341 Register here
January 21 - Sunday
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
3:00pm - A Hand Up Atlanta in the Sanctuary Register here 7:30pm - NextDor Women's Book Club Please email Marina if you'd like to attend
January 22 - Monday
1:30pm - "Life Goes On" Bereavement Group in the Chapel Register here
7:00pm - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark - Zoom Only Register here
January 24 - Wednesday
7:00pm - Tribe: We Cozy Up: A Different Kind of Blanket Making in the Small Social Hall Registration is closed BUT - You can still join us - you just need to bring your own supplies! Please email Rabbi Rachael. January 25 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
**Please LOG-IN to your My Emanu-El Portal to register for all classes & events.
This will ensure you receive all email notifications and reminders. Contact the office for help.**
Sponsor an Oneg!
There are two mitzvot pertaining to the Shabbat meal. One is oneg, the mitzvah to delight in Shabbat, as it is written: “Call Shabbat ‘delight’ (oneg)” (Isaiah 58:13). Oneg is fulfilled primarily through the meals, but snacks and a Shabbat nap are parts of it as well." (Peninei Halakhah, Shabbat 7:2:2) Providing the Oneg is performing a Mitzvah for our community.
Hosting an Oneg is not only a Mitzvah, but it can also be a way to celebrate a family event and share the good news with the congregation.
Commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, awards, graduations, B’nai Mitzvah and other happy occasions. Sponsor an Oneg today!
Sisterhood Tree of Life
Her ways are pleasant and all her paths, peaceful. She is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and whoever holds on to her is happy. Proverbs 3:17–18 Honor a loved one or a special occasion by purchasing a leaf on our Tree of Life
To order your Leaf on the Sisterhood Tree of Life, please click on the image or email Marina.
Remember A Loved One
I will give them, in My House And within My walls, A monument and a name Better than sons or daughters. I will give them an everlasting name That shall not perish. (Isaiah 56:5)
We are commanded not merely to grieve but also to remember and to observe.
Temple Emanu-El’s Yahrzeit plaques both perpetuate the cherished memory of the loved ones we have lost and create a permanent family legacy.
Memorializing our loved ones in this way fulfills the commandment to give tzedakah in their honor.
To order your yahrzeit plaque(s) or to reserve a space, please click on the image or emailMarina.
Are you a new, new-ish or even a "seasoned" member of TE, and not already a member of a Chavurah? If so, this is a fantastic time to be a part of our revitalized Chavurah program! A Chavurah is a group of around 6-12 individuals, couples, and/or families who have some common interests. It is a great opportunity to develop closer friendships with a smaller group of TE members.
Click here for more information and fill out a short questionnaire to help the Chavurah Committee place you with a group. The committee will help get you started and will provide any assistance that you need to make your Chavurah successful!
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Goldberg at lsideman@hotmail.com .
Be sure to set up your password to access your My Emanu-El Account.
If you need assistance, please contact the Administrative Office - 770-395-1340.
This past Saturday night, we experienced something beautiful.
For a few years now, we have had what I call an ‘interfaith triangle’ between Temple Emanu-El, the Presbyterians at St. Luke’s, and the Muslims from the Istanbul Cultural Center.
Each year, each of us hosts the other two for a special occasion. This past Sukkot, we had 90 people (about a 1/3rd from each group) at Temple Emanu-El to dine in our sukkah, experience our Sukkot customs, have conversation and fellowship, and then informally ‘tour’ our sanctuary. My heart soared to see our congregants explaining the Jewish symbols and taking out our Torahs to show our friends our most sacred books.
Rabbi Spike & Marita Anderson held a conversation over Zoom with Temple Emanu-El congregants about their recent Israel volunteer mission. If you missed it, and are interested, click the button.
If you are sending your synagogue payments to PO Box 418 Montvale, New Jersey 07645 please update the address on your payments to go to the Temple Emanu-El Office at 1580 Spalding Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
Get your "BRING THEM HOME" bracelets at services and in the TE office!
Bring them home now! More than two months into this war and, at the time of this writing, there are still 130+ hostages being held in Gaza. We will not forget about the sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers who are enduring unimaginable conditions.
We created these bracelets as a constant reminder of two important messages we carry with us these days. First, that the people of Israel will live, Am Yisrael Chai. Second, that our family has been taken from us and we will not forget them.
We hope you’ll wear these bracelets until every hostages returns home.
We will not be silent. We will not forget.
Am Yisrael Chai
You can pick up one of these bracelets after Shabbat services.
In the wake of the brutal and devastating attack by Hamas on October 7 and the unfolding war in Israel, we are introducing a special series from the For Heaven's Sake podcast with Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, For Heaven's Sake: Israel at War.
Listen to “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike in the Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
January 14 - Sunday
NO Diamond Family Religious School January 15 - Monday - MLK Day - Offices Closed
January 18 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
7:00pm - Israeli Intelligence Failures and the Case of October 7 with Scott Abramson in the Sanctuary Register here
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Sponsor an Oneg!
There are two mitzvot pertaining to the Shabbat meal. One is oneg, the mitzvah to delight in Shabbat, as it is written: “Call Shabbat ‘delight’ (oneg)” (Isaiah 58:13). Oneg is fulfilled primarily through the meals, but snacks and a Shabbat nap are parts of it as well." (Peninei Halakhah, Shabbat 7:2:2) Providing the Oneg is performing a Mitzvah for our community.
Hosting an Oneg is not only a Mitzvah, but it can also be a way to celebrate a family event and share the good news with the congregation.
Commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, awards, graduations, B’nai Mitzvah and other happy occasions. Sponsor an Oneg today!
Sisterhood Tree of Life
Her ways are pleasant and all her paths, peaceful. She is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and whoever holds on to her is happy. Proverbs 3:17–18 Honor a loved one or a special occasion by purchasing a leaf on our Tree of Life
To order your Leaf on the Sisterhood Tree of Life, please click on the image or email Marina.
Remember A Loved One
I will give them, in My House And within My walls, A monument and a name Better than sons or daughters. I will give them an everlasting name That shall not perish. (Isaiah 56:5)
We are commanded not merely to grieve but also to remember and to observe.
Temple Emanu-El’s Yahrzeit plaques both perpetuate the cherished memory of the loved ones we have lost and create a permanent family legacy.
Memorializing our loved ones in this way fulfills the commandment to give tzedakah in their honor.
To order your yahrzeit plaque(s) or to reserve a space, please click on the image or emailMarina.
Are you a new, new-ish or even a "seasoned" member of TE, and not already a member of a Chavurah? If so, this is a fantastic time to be a part of our revitalized Chavurah program! A Chavurah is a group of around 6-12 individuals, couples, and/or families who have some common interests. It is a great opportunity to develop closer friendships with a smaller group of TE members.
Click here for more information and fill out a short questionnaire to help the Chavurah Committee place you with a group. The committee will help get you started and will provide any assistance that you need to make your Chavurah successful!
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Goldberg at lsideman@hotmail.com .
Be sure to set up your password to access your My Emanu-El Account.
If you need assistance, please contact the Administrative Office - 770-395-1340.
It’s good to be back! After time away on maternity leave to bond with our new baby, Ozzie, I’m back in the office full-time and excited to reconnect with everyone — I’ve missed you!
Many thanks to all those who reached out with words of congratulations, gifts, and food. Temple Emanu-El is a special community, and Max, Zohara, Ozzie, and I have felt all of the love. Thank You.
Invitation to Hear About The Anderson Israel Mission
Dear Temple Emanu-El,
Marita & I just returned from our 10-day volunteer mission trip to Israel. Some of our experiences we have shared on Facebook (personal, and TE page), and I suspect that we will share additional snippets and vignettes in sermons and TE gatherings over the next few weeks. Truth be told, this experience is one of the most profound we have ever had, and I suspect it will influence who we are as people for the rest of our lives.
We want to invite you to spend an hour with us over Zoom this Sunday night, 8:00pm.
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
Get your "BRING THEM HOME" bracelets at services and in the TE office!
Bring them home now! More than two months into this war and, at the time of this writing, there are still 130+ hostages being held in Gaza. We will not forget about the sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers who are enduring unimaginable conditions.
We created these bracelets as a constant reminder of two important messages we carry with us these days. First, that the people of Israel will live, Am Yisrael Chai. Second, that our family has been taken from us and we will not forget them.
We hope you’ll wear these bracelets until every hostages returns home.
We will not be silent. We will not forget.
Am Yisrael Chai
You can pick up one of these bracelets after Shabbat services.
In the wake of the brutal and devastating attack by Hamas on October 7 and the unfolding war in Israel, we are introducing a special series from the For Heaven's Sake podcast with Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, For Heaven's Sake: Israel at War.
Listen to “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
**Please LOG-IN to your My Emanu-El Portal to register for all classes & events.
This will ensure you receive all email notifications and reminders. Contact the office for help.**
Sponsor an Oneg!
There are two mitzvot pertaining to the Shabbat meal. One is oneg, the mitzvah to delight in Shabbat, as it is written: “Call Shabbat ‘delight’ (oneg)” (Isaiah 58:13). Oneg is fulfilled primarily through the meals, but snacks and a Shabbat nap are parts of it as well." (Peninei Halakhah, Shabbat 7:2:2) Providing the Oneg is performing a Mitzvah for our community.
Hosting an Oneg is not only a Mitzvah, but it can also be a way to celebrate a family event and share the good news with the congregation.
Commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, awards, graduations, B’nai Mitzvah and other happy occasions. Sponsor an Oneg today!
Sisterhood Tree of Life
Her ways are pleasant and all her paths, peaceful. She is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and whoever holds on to her is happy. Proverbs 3:17–18 Honor a loved one or a special occasion by purchasing a leaf on our Tree of Life
To order your Leaf on the Sisterhood Tree of Life, please click on the image or email Marina.
Remember A Loved One
I will give them, in My House And within My walls, A monument and a name Better than sons or daughters. I will give them an everlasting name That shall not perish. (Isaiah 56:5)
We are commanded not merely to grieve but also to remember and to observe.
Temple Emanu-El’s Yahrzeit plaques both perpetuate the cherished memory of the loved ones we have lost and create a permanent family legacy.
Memorializing our loved ones in this way fulfills the commandment to give tzedakah in their honor.
To order your yahrzeit plaque(s) or to reserve a space, please click on the image or emailMarina.
Are you a new, new-ish or even a "seasoned" member of TE, and not already a member of a Chavurah? If so, this is a fantastic time to be a part of our revitalized Chavurah program! A Chavurah is a group of around 6-12 individuals, couples, and/or families who have some common interests. It is a great opportunity to develop closer friendships with a smaller group of TE members.
Click here for more information and fill out a short questionnaire to help the Chavurah Committee place you with a group. The committee will help get you started and will provide any assistance that you need to make your Chavurah successful!
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Goldberg at lsideman@hotmail.com .
Be sure to set up your password to access your My Emanu-El Account.
If you need assistance, please contact the Administrative Office - 770-395-1340.
In the final Torah portion of the Book of Genesis, Jacob (aka Israel) delivers an ethical will to his children. Jacob’s first request was to be returned to his homeland, the Land of Israel when his descendants left Egypt. This isn’t the first nor the last instance of our people’s connection to the land that God promised Abraham. When we describe the Jewish connection to the modern-day State of Israel, we look back 3000 years to a story like Jacob’s. In life and death, our people turn toward Israel.
Are you a new, new-ish or even a "seasoned" member of TE, and not already a member of a Chavurah? If so, this is a fantastic time to be a part of our revitalized Chavurah program! A Chavurah is a group of around 6-12 individuals, couples, and/or families who have some common interests. It is a great opportunity to develop closer friendships with a smaller group of TE members.
Click here for more information and fill out a short questionnaire to help the Chavurah Committee place you with a group. The committee will help get you started and will provide any assistance that you need to make your Chavurah successful!
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Goldberg at lsideman@hotmail.com .
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
Get your "BRING THEM HOME" bracelets at services and in the TE office!
Bring them home now! More than two months into this war and, at the time of this writing, there are still 130+ hostages being held in Gaza. We will not forget about the sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers who are enduring unimaginable conditions.
We created these bracelets as a constant reminder of two important messages we carry with us these days. First, that the people of Israel will live, Am Yisrael Chai. Second, that our family has been taken from us and we will not forget them.
We hope you’ll wear these bracelets until every hostages returns home.
We will not be silent. We will not forget.
Am Yisrael Chai
You can pick up one of these bracelets on Friday, Dec. 22 and 29 after Shabbat services.
In the wake of the brutal and devastating attack by Hamas on October 7 and the unfolding war in Israel, we are introducing a special series from the For Heaven's Sake podcast with Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, For Heaven's Sake: Israel at War.
Listen to “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
7:00pm - From Trauma to Resilience with Wendy Dubin in the Small Social Hall Register here
**Please LOG-IN to your My Emanu-El Portal to register for all classes & events.
This will ensure you receive all email notifications and reminders. Contact the office for help.**
Sponsor an Oneg!
There are two mitzvot pertaining to the Shabbat meal. One is oneg, the mitzvah to delight in Shabbat, as it is written: “Call Shabbat ‘delight’ (oneg)” (Isaiah 58:13). Oneg is fulfilled primarily through the meals, but snacks and a Shabbat nap are parts of it as well." (Peninei Halakhah, Shabbat 7:2:2) Providing the Oneg is performing a Mitzvah for our community.
Hosting an Oneg is not only a Mitzvah, but it can also be a way to celebrate a family event and share the good news with the congregation.
Commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, awards, graduations, B’nai Mitzvah and other happy occasions. Sponsor an Oneg today!
Sisterhood Tree of Life
Her ways are pleasant and all her paths, peaceful. She is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and whoever holds on to her is happy. Proverbs 3:17–18 Honor a loved one or a special occasion by purchasing a leaf on our Tree of Life
To order your Leaf on the Sisterhood Tree of Life, please click on the image or email Marina.
Remember A Loved One
I will give them, in My House And within My walls, A monument and a name Better than sons or daughters. I will give them an everlasting name That shall not perish. (Isaiah 56:5)
We are commanded not merely to grieve but also to remember and to observe.
Temple Emanu-El’s Yahrzeit plaques both perpetuate the cherished memory of the loved ones we have lost and create a permanent family legacy.
Memorializing our loved ones in this way fulfills the commandment to give tzedakah in their honor.
To order your yahrzeit plaque(s) or to reserve a space, please click on the image or emailMarina.
Be sure to set up your password to access your My Emanu-El Account.
If you need assistance, please contact the Administrative Office - 770-395-1340.
