In the next few days Marita & I depart for Israel. For a bit more than a week, we are going to be volunteering our unskilled manual labor doing a variety of things, ranging from picking vegetables and tree-fruit, to wrapping bandages in the hospitals. We do this because the folks who normally would be harvesting and wrapping are on the front lines with the IDF (or have gone back to Thailand). We will be meeting with various families of Jewish captives still in Gaza, as well as soldiers, and survivors of the October attacks by Hamas. We hope to ‘bear witness’, hear their stories, and bring them back to you...
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.
Do you know about the Daffodil Project? We have a new fund at Temple Emanu-El to support this program.
As part of its mission, the Daffodil Project aspires to plant 1.5 million Daffodils worldwide in remembrance of the children that were killed during the Holocaust, and in support for children suffering in humanitarian crises in the world today. We are proud that our synagogue’s initiative to combat antisemitism has adopted this annual project and brought it to six area schools this fall.
We also plant daffodils at Temple Emanu-El every year. To be able to fund this project now and in the future, "The Daffodil Project Fund" has been established.
Please consider making donations to this fund so we can continue to educate people about the genocide of the Holocaust and spread the messages of tolerance and hope. During this difficult time for Israel and the Jewish people, educating and building bridges within our schools is more important than ever.
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.
Israel at War – The Northern Front
Grappling with the threat of Hezbollah
With missiles being fired at Israel daily from Lebanon, Israelis are grappling with how to respond to the threat of Hezbollah in the North. Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the threat of Hezbollah, the possibility and risks of fighting a war on a second front, and the extent and limits of Israeli power.
Discussing the tragic deaths of three Israeli hostages
On Friday, December 15 the IDF shot and killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza while they were raising their arms in surrender and waving white flags. The soldiers misidentified these Israelis as terrorists. Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi express their sadness and heartbreak as they consider how this grave incident underscores the internal debate about saving the hostages or winning the war. They also examine what this tragic error says about IDF tactics as well as the combat strategy and terror ploys the IDF are facing.
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max in the Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
11:00am - Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Max in the Chapel Register here
December 24 - 28 - Office 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.**
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.
We have come to banish the darkness! These are the opening lyrics to a classic children’s song in Israel. In Israel, “Ba’nu Choshech L’garesh” (the Hebrew title) is a classic Chanukah song as ubiquitous as “I Have a Little Dreidel” in the United States. To match the words, when little kids perform this song throughout Israel, they all hold individual candles or flashlights. The lyrics go:
We have come to banish the darkness. In our hands are light and fire. Everyone is a small light. But together, we are tremendously bright. Flee, darkness! Be gone, night! Flee before the Light!
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 .
On Thursday December 14th, the last night of Chanukah, Rabbi Spike and Marita invite you to the biggest Chanukah party in Atlanta.
The event will be held at The Loft. 1374 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
Paid and public parking is available all around the venue.
This is a fund created to provide vital supplies for our heroes in Israel.
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
Letter Writing Campaign to Families of Hostages in Gaza
On December 23rd, Rabbi Spike and Marita Anderson will be going to Israel to volunteer and meet with survivors, IDF soldiers, and the families of hostages still held captive in Gaza.
We invite you to help us bring a message of love and support from our community to the families of the hostages.
Please write letters of support, bearing witness, and kinship, and we will deliver them to the people we meet. Read more here.
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 tonight, Thursday, December 14 at the menorah lighting in Oxford Chase or tomorrow, Friday, December 15 after Shabbat services.
Do you know about the Daffodil Project? We have a new fund at Temple Emanu-El to support this program.
As part of its mission, the Daffodil Project aspires to plant 1.5 million Daffodils worldwide in remembrance of the children that were killed during the Holocaust, and in support for children suffering in humanitarian crises in the world today. We are proud that our synagogue’s initiative to combat antisemitism has adopted this annual project and brought it to six area schools this fall.
We also plant daffodils at Temple Emanu-El every year. To be able to fund this project now and in the future, "The Daffodil Project Fund" has been established.
Please consider making donations to this fund so we can continue to educate people about the genocide of the Holocaust and spread the messages of tolerance and hope. During this difficult time for Israel and the Jewish people, educating and building bridges within our schools is more important than ever.
Holocaust survivor Hershel Greenblat surrounded by a group of Mount Vernon Presbyterian School 8th graders as they listen intently to his story and advice before planting 500 daffodils.
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.
Israel at War – Gazan Civilians
How can we think about civilian casualties in the context of a just war?
As we enter the ninth week and a new, post-ceasefire phase of the Israel-Hamas War, the gap between Israeli and North American Jewish perspectives continues to widen. While Israelis count and mourn each Israeli casualty, North American Jews are increasingly demanding greater consideration for civilian casualties in Gaza as well as the humanitarian crisis there. In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the experiences shaping these divergent perspectives and how Israelis might approach concern over civilian life and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as they fight for the existence of Israel.
6:00pm - Booming Sababa "Let There Be Light" Dinner in the Small Social Hall Registration closed
7:30 - Southern Soul Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike in the Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
December 17 - Sunday
No Diamond Family Religious School
December 18 - Monday
11:00am - Bereavement Group with Rabbi Judith Beiner and Aging Well in the Conference Room Register here
December 19 - Tuesday
7:00pm - The Theology and Writings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel with Rabbi Spike - Zoom & In-Person Register here
December 20 - Wednesday
12:00pm - The Theology and Writings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel with Rabbi Spike - In-Person Only Register here
December 21 - 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.
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.
As the sun sets this evening, Jews around the world will light the first candle for Chanukah.
I write this note to our Temple Emanu-El community, knowing that these days are brutally hard for us as Jews.
Our tradition asks us to place our lit menorahs in the front windows of our homes, as a matter of Jewish identity, faith, and pride. But the Talmud acknowledges that in times when it is dangerous to do so, we are permitted to place our menorahs elsewhere in the house; however, we are still commanded to light them.
Friday, December 8 6:30pm - Special early time for services! (no 7:30pm service)
Letter Writing Campaign to Families of Hostages in Gaza
On December 23rd, Rabbi Spike and Marita Anderson will be going to Israel to volunteer and meet with survivors, IDF soldiers, and the families of hostages still held captive in Gaza.
We invite you to help us bring a message of love and support from our community to the families of the hostages.
Please write letters of support, bearing witness, and kinship, and we will deliver them to the people we meet. Read more here.
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
On Thursday December 14th, the last night of Chanukah, Rabbi Spike and Marita invite you to the biggest Chanukah party in Atlanta.
The event will be held at The Loft. 1374 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 Paid and public parking is available all around the venue.
This is a fund created to provide vital supplies for our heroes in Israel.
Temple Emanu-El’s Social Justice Committee helped lead our Sunday school classes to write letters of support and admiration to IDF soldiers on the front lines.
Dunwoody Baptist Church delivered a lovely basket of goodies to the temple office this week, wishing us a “blessed and beautiful Chanukah” and also expressed their sympathy and support for us during this difficult time.
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 .
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND-USA Volunteer in Israel Mission
Israel needs us now more than ever!
Join one of our JNF Volunteer for Israel Missions as an opportunity to provide immediate relief to the land and the people of Israel.
Click here and here to learn more about these Missions!
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.
Israel at War – An Enemy Within
Exploring the implications of the death of Yuval Kestelman
For Jews around the world, the nightmare of October 7th is compounded by the harsh and deafening condemnation of Israel’s military action. In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the dynamics of Jewish power and vulnerability, the ramifications of labeling Israel’s actions as genocidal, and the question of whether antisemitism is at play.
5:45pm - DFRS / Davis Academy Chanukah Shabbat Dinner
6:30pm - Chanukah Shabbat Servicewith Rabbi Spike, Rabbi Max and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
December 9 - Saturday - 3rd Night of Chanukah
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike in the Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
10:00am - Shacharit B'not Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Spike, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, Joyce Apfelbaum and Sherline Apfelbaum in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal tov Joyce and Sherline!!
11:00am - Chanukah Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Max in the Chapel Register here
7:00pm - NextDor 20s and 30s Chanukah Party at Your Third Spot 400 Chattahoochee Row NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 Register here
December 10 - Sunday - 4th Night of Chanukah
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
9:10am - Mazal Tots, 18 months - 3 years Register here
10:30am - St. Luke's Annual Advent Lessons and Carols Serviceat St. Luke's Presbyterian Church 1978 Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 Register here
3:30pm - Yalla: Let's Go Yoga and Chill for Chanukah in the Small Social Hall Register here December 11 - Monday - 5th Night of Chanukah
11:00am - Bereavement Group with Rabbi Judith Beiner and Aging Well in the Conference Room Register here
1:30pm - "Life Goes On" Bereavement Group in the Chapel Register here
December 12 - Tuesday - 6th Night of Chanukah
7:00pm - The Theology and Writings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel with Rabbi Spike - Zoom & In-Person Register here
December 13 - Wednesday - 7th Night of Chanukah
12:00pm - The Theology and Writings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel with Rabbi Spike - In-Person Only Register here
December 14 - Thursday - 8th Night of Chanukah
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
8:00pm - Alex Clare - Live in Atlanta at The Loft 1374 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. 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.
The war between Israel and Hamas has caused many of our eyes to open up to facts about our American society that are so painful to us because they are hateful.
The Israeli captives exchanged for convicted Palestinian terrorists (in a 1:3 ratio) cause us to give profound thanks, while at the same time makes us remember the vast majority of those who are still in Gaza (if they are alive at all).
Many of us are politically more engaged now than we have ever been in our lives as we realize that Israel’s well-being has now risen to the top of our priority list for any upcoming election. The Jewish future, as the Israelis claim, is in a state of existential crisis.
Join your TE community and volunteer in the thrift store or food pantry to help feed and clothe individuals in need in our community. CAC provides multiple services to underprivileged families including food pantry, financial assistance, and supplies.
CAC South location: 120 Northwood Dr., Sandy Springs When: Opportunities are available on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.
Berk Fridkin is a 12 year-old Temple Emanu-El congregant who has shown real leadership in Tikkun Olam / Healing the World at his school.
Berk will be hosting the Daffodil Project at Peachtree Middle School on Sunday, December 10th at 2pmat the front of the school by the flagpole.
The Daffodil Project is an organization that aspires to build a worldwide Living Holocaust Memorial by planting 1.5 million daffodils in memory of the children who perished in the Holocaust.
There will be a short ceremony with a Holocaust survivor as the guest speaker. Volunteers will then plant a daffodil in honor of a child who perished in the Holocaust.
Please bring a small handheld gardening shovel if you have one. There will also be snacks and drinks available.
If you want to learn more about the organization, go to daffodilproject.net .
Hope to see you there! Thanks, Berk Fridkin
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 .
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND-USA Volunteer in Israel Mission
Israel needs us now more than ever!
Join one of our JNF Volunteer for Israel Missions as an opportunity to provide immediate relief to the land and the people of Israel.
Click here and here to learn more about these Missions!
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.
Israel at War – Unity Until Victory?
How is the ongoing war affecting the Israeli unity that emerged following October 7?
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Spike and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
December 2 - Saturday
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike in the 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 Samuel Seskin in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal tov Sam!!
December 3 - Sunday
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
9:10am - Mazal Tots, 18 months - 3 years Register here
7:30pm - NextDor Women's Book Club Please email Marina if you'd like to attend.
December 4 - Monday
11:00am - Bereavement Group with Rabbi Judith Beiner and Aging Well in the Conference Room Register here
December 5 - Tuesday
7:00pm - The Theology and Writings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel with Rabbi Spike - Zoom & In-Person Register here
December 6 - Wednesday
12:00pm - The Theology and Writings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel with Rabbi Spike - In-Person Only Register here
December 7 - Thursday - First Night of Chanukah
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
3:00pm - Sisterhood Book Club - Zoom only Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. 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.
Though, as Jews, we are in the habit of expressing our gratitude, now more than ever, we give thanks for the gift of our strong and safe Jewish community. As we pray for the safe release of the hostages, we are reminded that all Jewish people are family, and we must look after one another. Whether single or married, widowed or engaged, empty-nesters or Double-Income-No-Kids, you are part of the Temple Emanu-El family, and we are thankful for you.
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 .
We're Hiring!
We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious person to join our team as a full-time Assistant to the Rabbis.
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND-USA Volunteer in Israel Mission
Israel needs us now more than ever!
Join one of our JNF Volunteer for Israel Missions as an opportunity to provide immediate relief to the land and the people of Israel.
Click here and here to learn more about these Missions!
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.
ISRAEL AT WAR – The Mood
What does Gaza look like after this war is over?LISTEN>
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 Max in the Chapel Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
11:00am - Thanksgiving Tot Shabbat with PJ Library with Rabbi Max in the Youth Brill Register here
November 27 - Monday
11:00am - Bereavement Group with Rabbi Judith Beiner and Aging Well in the Conference Room Register here
1:30pm - "Life Goes On" Bereavement Group in the Chapel Register here
November 30 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. 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.
After the rally on Tuesday, it is as clear as ever that our community is stronger when we come together. Another gathering of 290,000 Jews is not likely to happen anytime soon, but we can find strength even (maybe especially) when we gather in small groups, too. For decades, we’ve called these small groups a Chavurah. At Temple Emanu-El, that means a group of congregants in the same stage of life who come together for all sorts of occasions—most importantly, to create a place where everyone can feel pride in their Jewish identity. We’ve learned that we can replicate that warmth, pride, and love of Judaism when other Jewish families and friends are there for us.
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 .
We're Hiring!
We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious person to join our team as a full-time Assistant to the Rabbis.
The application for Jewish overnight camp scholarships is now available. The window to apply for scholarships extends fromNovember 9th through November 21st.
Attending a Jewish overnight camp is one of the most impactful experiences a child or teen can have to create lasting, positive Jewish experiences that build proud Jewish adults. Temple Emanu-El believes that families who make Judaism an active part of their daily lives will build strong Jewish identities for adults and children. Our families are already committed to Jewish education through day schools or attending the Diamond Family Religious School, but this only covers nine months of the year--this is why Jewish overnight camp is so important!
We know that giving your child(ren) the experience of a Jewish overnight camp represents a significant financial investment. Thankfully, Temple Emanu-El has generous donors who enable us to provide need-based scholarships to lessen the cost of camp tuition. Click here to apply.
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND-USA Volunteer in Israel Mission
Israel needs us now more than ever!
Join one of our JNF Volunteer for Israel Missions as an opportunity to provide immediate relief to the land and the people of Israel.
Click here and here to learn more about these Missions!
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.
ISRAEL AT WAR – Shifa Examining the controversies surrounding the hospital now at the center of the Israel-Hamas warLISTEN>
ISREAL AT WAR – A State of All Its Citizens How is Israel’s Arab-Palestinian minority being treated for their response to the war? LISTEN>
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 Max in the Chapel Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
November 19 - Sunday
9:00am - You Don't Know What You Don't Know with Lee Katz in the Large Social Hall Register here
November 20 - Monday
11:00am - Bereavement Group with Rabbi Judith Beiner and Aging Well in the Conference Room Register here
November 22 - Wednesday - TE closes at noon
November 23 - Thursday - TE closed for Thanksgiving
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. 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.
This week, we marked the end of the Shloshim period of mourning, 30 days after the unfathomable atrocities that occurred in Israel on October 7th. At the same time, this is the week we read the Torah portion which includes Abraham’s burial of Sarah. Abraham, a stranger who journeyed to Canaan from far away, wants to bury his wife in the ancient city of Hebron. The Hittites, who were then in the land, would have happily given Abraham a burial place free of charge—a generous offer, but one that could be rescinded as it was a gift and not a business deal. Instead, Abraham insists on purchasing a burial plot in a cave in the field of Machpelah facing the city of Hebron.
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 .
We're Hiring!
We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious person to join our team as a full-time Assistant to the Rabbis.
The application for Jewish overnight camp scholarships is now available. The window to apply for scholarships extends fromNovember 9th through November 21st.
Attending a Jewish overnight camp is one of the most impactful experiences a child or teen can have to create lasting, positive Jewish experiences that build proud Jewish adults. Temple Emanu-El believes that families who make Judaism an active part of their daily lives will build strong Jewish identities for adults and children. Our families are already committed to Jewish education through day schools or attending the Diamond Family Religious School, but this only covers nine months of the year--this is why Jewish overnight camp is so important!
We know that giving your child(ren) the experience of a Jewish overnight camp represents a significant financial investment. Thankfully, Temple Emanu-El has generous donors who enable us to provide need-based scholarships to lessen the cost of camp tuition. Click here to apply.
Israel at War
We need to keep the pressure on Congress and continue to thank them for their support as the war continues. They will be facing enormous pressure from all sides. Temple members can text to subscribe to receive the AIPAC daily calls to action (usually sending an email to Congress or to the White House). Also, this link will contact your members of Congress and urge them to keep pressure on Hamas to bring the hostages home: Click here .
Want to tutor elementary students AND make a difference in their lives?
Help Mary Hall Freedom Village kids attending afterschool programs receive support in areas where they struggle. Tutoring takes place from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
MHFV is located at 1235 Hightower Trail.
Connect with a child and build a working relationship. The commitment you make would be up to you; one hour a week or every other week.
E-mail Diane Merdinger with any questions. Download the Fingerprint Clearance document required by Fulton County here.
Tutoring at Hightower Elementary
Make a difference at Hightower Elementary!
Approximately 71% of the students are from disadvantaged homes. Tutors work with struggling students helping them in areas where they are having difficulty; mostly reading, writing, and math.
Tutoring at Hightower is done during the school day with teacher guidance.
Your time with these kids could really make a difference in their life. (School hours are 7:50am - 2:15pm)
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.
ISRAEL AT WAR - The Sword of Damocles As Israel’s war with Hamas rages on, and the anxiety in Israel continues to grow, the Sword of Damocles hangs over the head of every Israeli. LISTEN >
ISREAL AT WAR – “From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free” Why do we hear this phrase so much and what can we learn from it? LISTEN>
ISREAL AT WAR – The Morning After How will Israel rebuild after the war? LISTEN>
Listen to “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
9:00am - 2:00pm - Chanukah Bazaar in the Wilson Conference Room
7:30pm - Southern Soul Shabbat Service Honoring our Veterans with Rabbi Max and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
November 11 - Saturday
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike in the Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
10:00am - Shacharit Bat Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Spike, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, and Samantha Borchardt in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal tov Samantha!
12:00pm - Yalla! Let's Go to Gate City Brewery 43 Magnolia St, Roswell, GA 30075 Register here
7:00pm - NextDor 20s and 30s Battle and Brew 5920 Roswell Rd a120, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Register here
November 12 - Sunday
8:00am - 2:30pm - Chanukah Bazaar in the Wilson Conference Room
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
9:10am - Mazal Tots - 18 months - 3 years Register Here
10:15am - Mazal Tots - 6 moths - 17 months Register Here
12:30pm - 6-7-8 Lunch and Oreo Roll Roulette Register here
November 13 - Monday
11:00am - Bereavement Group with Rabbi Judith Beiner and Aging Well in the Conference Room Register here
1:30pm - "Life Goes On" Bereavement Group in the Chapel Register here November 16 - Thursday 2:00pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jonggin the Chapel Register here
7:00pm - You Don't Know What You Don't Know with Lee Katz in the Chapel Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
A Security Message from Our Co-Presidents
We write because of the continuing tragic and horrific situation in Israel, antisemitism, and our concern for security in our community and at Temple Emanu-El. We want to underscore and reassure you that Temple Emanuel-El has taken and maintains a range of significant security measures, seen and unseen, designed to guard and protect our congregants, their families, and guests while at our synagogue.
– Bill Kellert and Dana Neiger
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.
When I was a student at the University of Maryland (’11), I distinctly remember feeling safe being a Jew on campus. My AEPi house and the Hillel never faced antisemitic graffiti, I never had an issue getting an excused absence for Jewish holidays, and our annual Israel festival was proudly celebrated on the largest campus quad in the country, McKeldin Mall. Being outwardly Jewish at the University of Maryland was an easy, positive, and even unremarkable experience...
We need to keep the pressure on Congress and continue to thank them for their support as the war continues. They will be facing enormous pressure from all sides. Temple members can text to subscribe to receive the AIPAC daily calls to action (usually sending an email to Congress or to the White House). Also, this link will contact your members of Congress and urge them to keep pressure on Hamas to bring the hostages home: Click here .
Want to tutor elementary students AND make a difference in their lives?
Help Mary Hall Freedom Village kids attending afterschool programs receive support in areas where they struggle. Tutoring takes place from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
MHFV is located at 1235 Hightower Trail.
Connect with a child and build a working relationship. The commitment you make would be up to you; one hour a week or every other week.
E-mail Diane Merdinger with any questions. Download the Fingerprint Clearance document required by Fulton County here.
Tutoring at Hightower Elementary
Make a difference at Hightower Elementary!
Approximately 71% of the students are from disadvantaged homes. Tutors work with struggling students helping them in areas where they are having difficulty; mostly reading, writing, and math.
Tutoring at Hightower is done during the school day with teacher guidance.
Your time with these kids could really make a difference in their life. (School hours are 7:50am - 2:15pm)
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.
ISRAEL AT WAR - Our Leadership Void
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership failure & the role of criticizing one’s society and leadership during a moment of crisis. LISTEN >
Listen to “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
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 .
Bringing Light Into Our World
Now, more seriously than ever, we at Temple Emanu-El continue to fulfill our responsibility as Jews, bringing soul-soothing light into our world. Temple Emanu El’s social justice committee has monthly programs in our partnership with the religious school making tikkun olam not just a concept, but an actionable part of our students’ lives.
As a member of The Daffodil Project Youth Leadership Board, congregant, Avi Frank and founder, Andrea Videlefsky led an excellent educational program and daffodil planting for our 6th, 7th and 8th grade religious school students on October 22nd.
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
November 4 - Saturday
9:00 am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max in the Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
10:00am - Shacharit Bat Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Max, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, and Joelle Polyakman in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
2:00 pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jonggin the Chapel Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
A Security Message from Our Co-Presidents
We write because of the continuing tragic and horrific situation in Israel, antisemitism, and our concern for security in our community and at Temple Emanu-El. We want to underscore and reassure you that Temple Emanuel-El has taken and maintains a range of significant security measures, seen and unseen, designed to guard and protect our congregants, their families, and guests while at our synagogue.
– Bill Kellert and Dana Neiger
Mazal Tots Sundays, Nov. 5, 12 and Dec. 3, 10 Ages: 0 - 3 years old and their caregiver(s) Cost: $60 for the 4-week session
Welcoming a new addition to your family is a joyous occasion, and finding a supportive community to share the journey makes it even more special. Introducing Mazal Tots, a unique gathering designed to foster connections, provide resources, and celebrate the beautiful journey of parenthood. With dedicated age-specific sections, we cater to the needs of families with infants (0-5 months), movers and groovers (6-17 months), and toddlers (18 months-3 yrs), creating an inclusive space for all. All classes are offered on Sundays with sessions at different times for each age group.
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.
This week’s Torah portion, Lech Lecha, famously begins with God calling out to Abraham & Sarah to move themselves forward, and simultaneously to journey inward, towards the land that they had not yet seen…but would eventually be shown. Israel.
The journey from Haran (Syria) to Canaan (Israel) for this Jewish family was not quick, or straight, or easy. Even after they arrived, there were times that they were forced to leave due to famine and had to sojourn down to Egypt (foreshadowing the Joseph narrative).
We write because of the continuing tragic and horrific situation in Israel, antisemitism, and our concern for security in our community and at Temple Emanu-El. We want to underscore and reassure you that Temple Emanuel-El has taken and maintains a range of significant security measures, seen and unseen, designed to guard and protect our congregants, their families, and guests while at our synagogue.
– Bill Kellert and Dana Neiger
Atlanta Concert Band - Sponsored by Ann and Marvin Goldstein
Tribute to the Jewish Musical Tradition Featuring works by Gershwin, Bernstein, and Mendelssohn. Also, Klezmer Music!
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 the first 3 episodes, and stay tuned for more in the coming days and weeks.
ISRAEL AT WAR - There is No Justification. But…? Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the nuances of context and justification, morality and war, and how language can engage or isolate allies.LISTEN >
ISRAEL AT WAR - Into the Unknown On day 16 of the war with Hamas, the IDF is poised for a ground invasion into Gaza, marching into the unknown. LISTEN >
ISRAEL AT WAR - The Hospital On October 17, a misfired rocket from the Islamic Jihad hit the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza. Israelis and Palestinians were quick to blame each other for the blast. LISTEN >
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
11:00am - Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Micah in the Chapel Register here
October 29 - Sunday
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
10:15am - Mazal Tots
4:00pm - Atlanta Band Concert - Sponsored by Ann and Marvin Goldstein in the Sanctuary Register here
October 30 - Monday
11:00am - Aging Well Bereavement Group in the Conference Room Register here
November 2 - Thursday 2:00 pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jonggin the Chapel Register here
6:30pm - TEFTY Pizza and Ice Cream Night Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. 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.
This week’s Torah portion is ‘Noah’ from the book of Genesis.
The Torah tells us that God’s reason for drowning the world was that it was full of ‘hamas’, which translates into senseless violence.
Now, the fact that the terrorist organization Hamas is an Arabic acronym for something, and totally separate from the Hebrew word, does not take away from a dazzling coincidence that is very much on our minds as the war between Israel and Hamas rages.
We write because of the continuing tragic and horrific situation in Israel, antisemitism, and our concern for security in our community and at Temple Emanu-El. We want to underscore and reassure you that Temple Emanuel-El has taken and maintains a range of significant security measures, seen and unseen, designed to guard and protect our congregants, their families, and guests while at our synagogue.
Thank you all for joining the Fall Walk on this chilly October day from the Avalon to Alpharetta on the Alpha Loop! The sights included some nature areas with a small stream and many beautiful townhomes along the way. Our brisk walk included lunch at Central City Tavern downtown Alpharetta and a walk back to the Avalon. It was so nice to spend time with fellow congregants and friends!
Stay tuned for more Booming Sababa activities.
All the best, Bev Stahl, Nancy Shapiro, Linda Newport, Jackie Lavi, Ellen Gilmer, and Carol Ganz.
Atlanta Israel Coalition in Supports our IDF Soldiers
Dear Temple Emanu-El,
Due to the urgent need of IDF soldiers, and our desire to be impactful and helpful right now, we are including this collection of materials through the AIC (Atlanta Israel Coalition).
In collaboration with IDF representatives, the AIC has meticulously curated a list of essential items that our heroic IDF soldiers urgently require. You can access the list of items by clicking the box below.
1. Download the list of items 2. Each item pictured is linked to its respective Amazon page. 3. Add the item to your cart.
Before checking out, ensure that you ship your donated items to: Attention: Usaddistributions-IDF-Ops 3065 MCCall drive, unit 14 Doraville, GA 30340
Stay Informed with ADL
Just over a week ago, the barbaric Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel shocked us all. The anger and sorrow are still raw, but we are all pulling together to cope with what comes next.
We also want to remind you that ADL is on full alert, leveraging our capabilities and leaning into our expertise to understanding how antisemitism emerges from crises like this.
Temple Emanu-El expresses our condolences
Temple Emanu-El expresses our condolences, outrage, and solidarity with our local Muslim friends from the Istanbul Cultural Center, with whom we have had a relationship for years. We received a similar letter from them the day after the Hamas attack in Israel (last week).Hate has no place here.
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 the first 3 episodes, and stay tuned for more in the coming days and weeks.
ISRAEL AT WAR - MORAL RED LINES As we enter week two of war in Israel, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi struggle with the question of moral red lines when responding to absolute evil. If there are moral red lines, how do we define them while grappling with who we want to be and not just who we are at this moment? LISTEN >
ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 5 - EVIL As Israel’s new reality of unfathomable horror set in, many took comfort in U.S. President Biden's speech calling the Hamas attack “pure evil.” Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the difficult question of what happens when the behavior of others descends from wrongful to outright evil, and how we can cope with it. LISTEN >
ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 3 - HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? Following Israel's unprecedented, ruthless, and devastating attack by Hamas, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss their emotional response of sadness and outrage, and reflect on the burning question of how this attack happened and the IDF's delayed response. LISTEN >
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 Spike, and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
October 21 - Saturday
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike in the Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
10:00am - Shacharit Bat Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Spike, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, and Anna Kaszowicz in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
7:00pm - Introduction to the Zohar with Chaplain Marita Anderson - Zoom Only Register here
October 25 - Wednesday
12:00pm - Introduction to the Zohar with Chaplain Marita Anderson - In-Person Only Register here
October 26 - Thursday 2:00 pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. 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.
Since the Hamas attacks this past Shabbat, I find that most of each day I feel like I am underwater. Waves of emotions ranging from sadness to confusion to anger wash through me, leaving me each time on an empty shore of anguish and grief. My sleep is interrupted by thoughts and images from Israel. Colors are muted. I feel no joy.
Like many of us, I am in mourning.
Tonight, our Sanctuary will serve as a House of Mourning. We will be together, as is Jewish tradition, to mourn, and not alone.
We write because of the continuing tragic and horrific situation in Israel, antisemitism, and our concern for security in our community and at Temple Emanu-El. We want to underscore and reassure you that Temple Emanuel-El has taken and maintains a range of significant security measures, seen and unseen, designed to guard and protect our congregants, their families, and guests while at our synagogue.
Operation Isaiah, Temple Emanu-El's annual canned goods and coat collection until October 15.
Join us in our effort to feed the hungry and clothe those who are cold. This year, we are collecting new and gently used books for children ages birth to 10 years-old. For your convenience, collection barrels will be labeled and located at Davis Lower School and in the temple lobby. We will also have barrels in the Administrative Entry Way.
Start the new year off right by doing a mitzvah! Your generosity goes a long way toward helping the most vulnerable.
7:30pm - NextDor 20s and 30s Spooky Murder Mystery Shabbat Dinner Registration is closed
7:30pm - Southern Soul Shabbat and HHD Usher Appreciation Shabbat Service with Rabbi Spike, and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike in the Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
11:00am - Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Max in the Diamond Chapel Register here
5:30pm - Mincha Maariv Bar Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Spike Anderson, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem and Liam Denneen Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
10:30am - Booming Sababa Fall Walk Registration closed
6:00pm - Campus Reimagined Focus Groups in the Large Social Hall
October 17 - Tuesday
7:00pm - Introduction to the Zohar with Chaplain Marita Anderson - Zoom Only Register here
October 18 - Wednesday
12:00pm - Introduction to the Zohar with Chaplain Marita Anderson - In-Person Only Register here
October 19 - Thursday 2:00 pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
7:00pm - Brotherhood Booze & Ball Backyard Social Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. 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.
Sukkot is a holiday with many mitzvot, shaking the lulav and etrog and building a sukkah are easily the most prominent. Yet, my favorite mitzvah on Sukkot is the commandment to be joyful. Yes, on Sukkot, we are commanded to be joyful! However, this joy is not like Chanukah, Purim, or Pesach. Typically, Jewish holidays that emphasize joy also emphasize drinking, but not so in the case of Sukkot. Our sages teach us that Sukkot is different. Our joy on Sukkot should not come from wine or any kind of alcohol. Instead, our joy should come from service to God. One interpretation of how we serve God best on Sukkot is to welcome guests into our Sukkah. At Temple Emanu-El, we take this commandment to welcome guests seriously.
URJ Survey - You should have received a link in your email. Please spend a few minutes on the survey. Your input is valuable!
Operation Isaiah - Coats - Cans - Books
Operation Isaiah, Temple Emanu-El's annual canned goods and coat collection until October 15.
Join us in our effort to feed the hungry and clothe those who are cold. This year, we are collecting new and gently used books for children ages birth to 10 years-old. For your convenience, collection barrels will be labeled and located at Davis Lower School and in the temple lobby. We will also have barrels in the Administrative Entry Way.
Start the new year off right by doing a mitzvah! Your generosity goes a long way toward helping the most vulnerable.
Team Building
TE Staff had a great time at their Staff Appreciation event at TopGolf on Wednesday, October 4.
5:30pm - AAPI Dinner in the Small Social Hall Registration is closed
5:45pm Friday with Friends Dinner & K-2 Consecration Dinner in the Large Social Hall Register here
NOTE TIME CHANGE - 6:30pm- K-2 Consecration and Simchat Torah Celebration Shabbat with Rabbi Spike, Rabbi Rachael, Rabbi Max and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
October 7 - Saturday - Simchat Torah
8:30am - Shemini Atzeret Yizkor Service and Kaddish Minyan with Rabbi Rachael in the Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael in the Large Social Hall Join us in person! We will be unrolling the Torah - No Zoom today
October 8 - Sunday
NO Diamond Family Religious School
October 9 - Monday - Columbus Day
Office is Closed
7:00pm - Campus Reimagined Focus Groups in the Large Social Hall Register here
October 10 - Tuesday
7:00pm - Introduction to the Zohar with Chaplain Marita Anderson - Zoom Only Register here
October 11 - Wednesday
12:00pm - Introduction to the Zohar with Chaplain Marita Anderson - In-Person Only Register here
October 12 - Thursday 2:00 pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. 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.
We are now in the midst of the yamin noraim / the Days of Awe, those ten days that begin with Rosh HaShanah and end with Yom Kippur.
Our Sages describe Yom Kippur as a ‘doorway’, an existential threshold from which we can pause, look back, gaze forward, and fortify ourselves for what is to come.
Judaism has always held doorways as places of vulnerability because they are liminal, the space between here and there. This is why Jews in ancient Babylonia buried bowls of water underneath their doorways, and Jews of ancient Egypt put lamb’s blood above their gates, to keep their spiritual thresholds strong, and misfortune from entering their homes. Read more here
URJ Survey - You should have received a link in your email. Please spend a few minutes on the survey. Your input in valuable!
Operation Isaiah - Coats - Cans - Books
Operation Isaiah, Temple Emanu-El's annual canned goods and coat collection until October 15.
Join us in our effort to feed the hungry and clothe those who are cold. This year, we are collecting new and gently used books for children ages birth to 10 years-old. For your convenience, collection barrels will be labeled and located at Davis Lower School and in the temple lobby. We will also have barrels in the Administrative Entry Way.
Start the new year off right by doing a mitzvah! Your generosity goes a long way toward helping the most vulnerable.
Brotherhood Braves 2023
Hello Gentelmen,
Just want to say thanks for fighting traffic and joining the TE guys at the game last night. What a game it was!!! Together we saw the best team in baseball, our playoff bound Braves in post-season style atmosphere, with a first-of-its-kind record broken by our probably-alomost-certainly-future-MVP of MLB, come from behind with a walk-off win in 10 innings! It was a thrilling experience to share together.
A BIG shout out to Lee Frohman for coordinating with the Braves, managing the finances, and transferring all the tickets! Thanks Lee.
Our next event is Brotherhood Booze & Ball Backyard Social on October 19th at Jeff Pollock's home in Dunwoody. It’s FREE! Sign up here.
6:00pm - Sisters 'Neath the Sukkah Shabbat Dinner on the Goldstein Patio Email Marina if you are interested in attending
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachael and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem on the Schiffer Family Terrace Chapel Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
September 29 - October 1 - Liz Leadership Teen Initiative at Camp Coleman Register here
September 30 - Saturday - Sukkot
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan service with Rabbi Max on the Goldstein Patio Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max on the Goldstein Patio Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
11:00am - Sukkot Tot Shabbat on the Goldstein Patio Register here
4:30pm - Mincha Maariv B'nei Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Rachael, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, Jesse and Molly Medeiros Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal tov Jesse and Molly!
October 1 - Sunday - Sukkot
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School - Sukkot Visit Day and Honey Bee Experiences
9:10am - Mazal Tots - 18 months - 3 years Register here
10:15am - Mazal Tots - 6 months - 17 months Register here
11:20am - Mazal Tots - 0 months - 5 months Register here
7:30pm - NextDor Women's Book Club Email Rabbi Rachael if you are interested in attending.
October 3 - Tuesday - Sukkot
6:00pm - Interfaith Sukkot Dinner Registration is closed
October 5 - Thursday - Sukkot
2:00 pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jongg in the Sukkah (weather permitting) Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. 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.
We are now in the midst of the yamin noraim / the Days of Awe, those ten days that begin with Rosh HaShanah and end with Yom Kippur.
Our Sages describe Yom Kippur as a ‘doorway’, an existential threshold from which we can pause, look back, gaze forward, and fortify ourselves for what is to come.
Judaism has always held doorways as places of vulnerability because they are liminal, the space between here and there. This is why Jews in ancient Babylonia buried bowls of water underneath their doorways, and Jews of ancient Egypt put lamb’s blood above their gates, to keep their spiritual thresholds strong, and misfortune from entering their homes. Read more here
Operation Isaiah - Coats - Cans - Books
Operation Isaiah, Temple Emanu-El's annual canned goods and coat collection until October 15.
Join us in our effort to feed the hungry and clothe those who are cold. This year, we are collecting new and gently used books for children ages birth to 10 years-old. For your convenience, collection barrels will be labeled and located at Davis Lower School and in the temple lobby. We will also have barrels in the Administrative Entry Way.
Start the new year off right by doing a mitzvah! Your generosity goes a long way toward helping the most vulnerable.
7:30pm - Southern Soul Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max, Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem, Rabbi Micah Lapidus and the Band in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
September 23 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan service with Rabbi Spike on the Goldstein Patio Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike on the Goldstein Patio Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
September 24 - Sunday - Erev Yom Kippur - Kol Nidre
10:00am - Memorial Service with Rabbi Spikeat Arlington Memorial Park 201 Mount Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 7:30pm - Kol Nidre Service at TE / LivestreamFacebook Live | Youtube Live
September 25 - Monday - Yom Kippur
9:00am - Young Children's Service - Free and open to the community (Ages 0-8)at Davis Lower Field 8105 Roberts Drive, Atlanta GA 30350 9:45am - Casual Service at Davis Lower Field
5:00pm - Brotherhood Braves Game at Truist Park 755 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 Sold Out
September 28 - Thursday
2:00 pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jongg in the Youth Lounge Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. 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.
Tomorrow night begins Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year, and the start of our High Holidays. The year will be 5784, which means that we Jews have been here for a VERY long time.
Whether you believe it or not, we have been telling ourselves that God has tapped us to be God’s partner, in order to take the world from where it is, to where it ought to be from darkness to light, from brokenness to wholeness, from injustice to justice. This is known as tikkun olam, and it is part of the Jewish raison d’etra. Read more here
Operation Isaiah - Coats - Cans - Books
Operation Isaiah, Temple Emanu-El's annual canned goods and coat collection starts Friday, September 1.
Join us in our effort to feed the hungry and clothe those who are cold. This year, we are collecting new and gently used books for children ages birth to 10 years-old. For your convenience, collection barrels will be labeled and located in the temple lobby as well as onsite for High Holy Day services.
Start the new year off right by doing a mitzvah! Your generosity goes a long way toward helping the most vulnerable.
Zaban Paradies
Please join Temple Emanu-El in providing dinners for couples who are transitioning from homelessness to resettlement and independence.
URGENT NEED - October, November, and December
Volunteer opportunities exist bimonthly all year round. For further details and to volunteer, please Click here
400 Morgan Falls Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 Register here
September 21 - Thursday
2:00 pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jongg in the Youth Lounge Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
Let's welcome our new Shinshinit, Naama!
Our Temple Emanu-El and Diamond Family Religious School Community are thrilled to welcome our newest Shinshinit, Naama Brody! Having a Shinshin as a part of our Diamond Family Religious School and youth programming has been an amazing way to bring Israel into the lives of the next generation. Naama is taking a gap year between high school and her IDF service to come to Atlanta to serve the Jewish community. Jewish peoplehood is a pillar of Temple Emanu-El; Naama will not only teach us about Israel, but we will also share with her all about what it means to be a part of a Reform Jewish community in America. Week by week we will strengthen the connection between the Jewish people of Atlanta to Israel and around the world.
Naama grew up in Givat Shmuel with her mom, dad, brother, two sisters, and her dog Tommy. She has never been to the US before! She is excited about meeting new people and visiting new places she has never been to and she's excited about working with different kinds of people and teaching them more about Israel. Her hobbies include Baking / Cooking, Dancing / Singing, Fashion, Listening to Music, Playing Instruments, Social Media, Travel, and Watching Movies / TV.
We hope her name is easy for you to remember, as our Shinshinit last year was also named Naama!
To learn a little more, check out her brief video HERE .
Caring Committee is in Need of a Substitute Caller Coordinator
The Caring Committee is looking for a Volunteer Substitute Caller Coordinator.
This person would coordinate the substitute caller when one is needed. Please become part of the Caring Committee.
For details please reach out to Ann Fine or Gerri Penn.
“Caring for someone can impact them as well as you.” Gerri Penn
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.
November Election Support
Metro Atlanta Counties need Poll Workers to ensure elections run smoothly and correctly.
To learn what this work entails and how to apply in your County, click here.
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.
Ok! I’m going to invite you to something incredibly cool, and meaningful, that we are trying out here at Temple Emanu-El.
Saturday night, September 9th, we are going to have our S’lichot service outside, under the stars. S’lichot is what I call ‘the soft opening’ for the High Holidays and is meant to put us in a certain headspace a few days before Rosh HaShanah.
Your rabbis have spent considerable time finding poetry from contemporary poets to weave between the beautiful traditional prayers that are sung as we prepare for the High Holidays. Read more here
Operation Isaiah - Coats - Cans - Books
Operation Isaiah, Temple Emanu-El's annual canned goods and coat collection starts Friday, September 1.
Join us in our effort to feed the hungry and clothe those who are cold. This year, we are collecting new and gently used books for children ages birth to 10 years-old. For your convenience, collection barrels will be labeled and located in the temple lobby as well as onsite for High Holy Day services.
Start the new year off right by doing a mitzvah! Your generosity goes a long way toward helping the most vulnerable.
Zaban Paradies
Please join Temple Emanu-El in providing dinners for couples who are transitioning from homelessness to resettlement and independence.
URGENT NEED - October, November, and December
Volunteer opportunities exist bimonthly all year round. For further details and to volunteer, please Click here
Enrich your High Holy Day experience by joining our Usher Team.
It truly takes a villiage to create the meaningful services that our congregation enjoys every year. Ushers are a vital component of ensuring the High Holy Days run smoothly.
Click the link below to let us know when you are available.
Dick Wilson & Rick Shapiro Memorial Golf Tournament
This weekend!
Dick Wilson and Rick Shapiro Memorial Golf Tournament.
Sunday, September 10 7:30am Bear's Best Atlanta's - 5342 Aldeburgh Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024
HONORING: Laura Beth and Danny Summerfield
Proceeds will benefit the Dick Wilson and Rick Shapiro Scholarship Fund
Looking forward to some quality time on the course with everyone! Ladies are invited to play or just come spend some quality time with honoree, Laura Beth.
6:00pm - Honi Circle Dinner in the Small Social Hall
6:00pm - Prospective Family Happy Hour on the Schiffer Family Terrace Chapel
7:30 pm - Prospective Family and Honi Circle Shabbat Service with Rabbi Spike and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
September 9 - Saturday
9:00 am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael on the Goldstein Family Patio Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
10:00am - Shacharit B'not Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Spike, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, Matilda Mundell and Avana Saitowitz in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal Tov Matilda and Avana!
11:00am - Tot Shabbat on the Goldstein Family Patio Register here
6:30pm - Leil Selichot Dessert and Service in the Lobby and on the Schiffer Family Terrace Chapel Register here
September 10 - Sunday
7:30am - Dick Wilson and Rick Shapiro Memorial Golf Tounament at Bear's Best Atlanta-5342 Aldeburgh Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024 Register here
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
September 11 - Monday
11:00am - Spousal Bereavement Group in the Wilson Conference Room September 14 - Thursday
2:00 pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jongg in the Youth Lounge Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
November Election Support
Metro Atlanta Counties need Poll Workers to ensure elections run smoothly and correctly.
To learn what this work entails and how to apply in your County, click here.
Caring Committee is in Need of a Substitute Caller Coordinator
The Caring Committee is looking for a Volunteer Substitute Caller Coordinator.
This person would coordinate the substitute caller when one is needed. Please become part of the Caring Committee.
For details please reach out to Ann Fine or Gerri Penn.
“Caring for someone can impact them as well as you.” Gerri Penn
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.
Fabulous Jewish Education with the Classrooms to Match!
The Diamond Family Religious School is welcoming two big updates!
First, thanks to the generosity of our members at the Spring Forward event in April, construction is actively taking place to upgrade many of our religious school classrooms with fresh paint, ceiling tiles, floors, rugs, cabinetry, and shades. Our classroom aesthetic will finally match the level of learning that has been taking place in our Religious School wing.
Second, we have made a big shift in our 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade curriculums to reflect our values as a congregation.
Temple Emanu-El prides itself on being a Reform Zionist congregation. This means we value the following:
A safe and secure Jewish and democratic state in the Land of Israel.
Join your TE community and volunteer in the thrift store or food pantry to help feed and clothe individuals in need in our community.
CAC provides multiple services to underprivileged families including food pantry, financial assistance, and supplies.
CAC North 8607 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs When: Every second Saturday from 10am -2pm One training session is required. A bi-monthly commitment for one year is encouraged. Contact: Karen Baron
CAC South 120 Northwood Dr., Sandy Springs When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Contact: Deb Perlsteinor Nancy Glube
Tutoring Elementary School students in need at Hightower Elementary or Dunwoody Springs Elementary. Contact: Diane Merdinger or Claudia Rolan
Dick Wilson & Rick Shapiro Memorial Golf Tournament
Sign up is open! Dick Wilson and Rick Shapiro Memorial Golf Tournament.
Sunday, September 10 7:30am Bear's Best Atlanta's - 5342 Aldeburgh Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024 HONORING: Laura Beth and Danny Summerfield
Mark it on your calendar, dust off your clubs and sign up early!
Proceeds will benefit the Dick Wilson and Rick Shapiro Scholarship Fund
Looking forward to some quality time on the course with everyone! Ladies are invited to play or just come spend some quality time with honoree, Laura Beth.
Enrich your High Holy Day experience by joining our Usher Team.
It truely takes a villiage to create the meaningful services that our congregation enjoys every year. Ushers are a vital component of ensuring the High Holy Days run smoothly.
Click the link below to let us know when you are available.
7:30 pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachael and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem on the Schiffer Family Terrace Chapel Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
September 2 - Saturday
9:00 am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study 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 Spike, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem and Maya Nebel in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal Tov Maya!
September 3 - Sunday
NO Diamond Family Religious School
September 4 - Monday - Labor Day
Offices Closed September 5 - Tuesday
7:00 pm - Sacred Aging: At Any Age with Rabbi Rachael - In-person or Zoom Register here
September 6 - Wednesday
12:00 pm - Sacred Aging: At Any Age with Rabbi Rachael - In-person in the Diamond Chapel Register here September 7 - Thursday
2:00 pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jongg in the Youth Lounge Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
Caring Committee is in Need of a Substitute Caller Coordinator
The Caring Committee is looking for a Volunteer Substitute Caller Coordinator.
This person would coordinate the substitute caller when one is needed. Please become part of the Caring Committee.
For details please reach out to Ann Fine or Gerri Penn.
“Caring for someone can impact them as well as you.” Gerri Penn
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.
When we first welcomed our two hives of honeybees in the spring, our mantra was that this was a learning experience first, and if we got some honey, it would be purely a bonus. Months of hard work from our Bee Team and the honeybees themselves have yielded three frames of honey (about 15 lbs.). Metaphors between Judaism and honeybees are endless but very poignant in this case. Enjoying the honey of our labors is truly a celebration. After these High Holy Days, we will celebrate our first harvest to start the new year off with true Temple Emanu-El sweetness.
Dick Wilson & Rick Shapiro Memorial Golf Tournament
Sign up is open! Dick Wilson and Rick Shapiro Memorial Golf Tournament.
Sunday, September 10 7:30am Bear's Best Atlanta's - 5342 Aldeburgh Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024 HONORING: Laura Beth and Danny Summerfield
Mark it on your calendar, dust off your clubs and sign up early!
Proceeds will benefit the Dick Wilson and Rick Shapiro Scholarship Fund
Looking forward to some quality time on the course with everyone! Ladies are invited to play or just come spend some quality time with honoree, Laura Beth.
In this AJC program, students will enhance their leadership, learning, and relationship building skills through the lens of learning about the Black and Jewish communities.
If you know of any rising high school juniors or seniors who may benefit from this, please send them the application and/or nominate them HERE.
Applications are due Sunday, August 27.
High Holy Day Ushers Needed!
We would love to have your help!
Enrich your High Holy Day experience by joining our Usher Team.
It truely takes a villiage to create the meaningful services that our congregation enjoys every year. Ushers are a vital component of ensuring the High Holy Days run smoothly.
Click the link below to let us know when you are available.
6:30 pm - TE / Davis Academy Dinner in the Small Social Hall Registration is closed
7:30 pm - Davis Academy and Prospective Member Shabbat with Rabbi Max and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
August 26 - Saturday
9:00 am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
9:30am - Shabbat Kid-ish with Rabbi Max in the Youth Brill downstairs Register here
10:00am - Shacharit Bat Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Rachael, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem and Rebecca Sobel in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal Tov Rebecca!
10:30am - K-1-2 Personal Planters on the Goldstein Patio Register here
5:00 pm - Mincha Maariv Bar Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Max, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem and Noah Swenson-Friedberg Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal tov Noah! August 27 - Sunday
9:00 am - Diamond Family Religious School
12:30pm - Grades 3-4-5 Tie Dye for a Groovy New Year Register here
11:00 am - Spousal Bereavement Group Group closed August 29 - Tuesday
7:00 pm - Sacred Aging: At Any Age with Rabbi Rachael - In-person or Zoom Register here
August 30 - Wednesday
12:00 pm - Sacred Aging: At Any Age with Rabbi Rachael - In-person in the Diamond Chapel Register here August 31 - Thursday
2:00 pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jongg in the Youth Lounge Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
Caring Committee is in Need of a Substitute Caller Coordinator
The Caring Committee is looking for a Volunteer Substitute Caller Coordinator.
This person would coordinate the substitute caller when one is needed. Please become part of the Caring Committee.
For details please reach out to Ann Fine or Gerri Penn.
“Caring for someone can impact them as well as you.” Gerri Penn
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.
As the good book says, “As iron sharpens iron, so too does one friend sharpen the wit of another.” * Yes, they were probably talking about some lofty vision of friendship and studying Torah, but this verse about irons can be interpreted in another “lofty” way. When friends play golf together, they push one another to be better—one player’s irons sharpen the skill of their friend. Together, their friendship emerges improved.
Dick Wilson & Rick Shapiro Memorial Golf Tournament
Sign up is open! Dick Wilson and Rick Shapiro Memorial Golf Tournament.
Sunday, September 10 7:30am Bear's Best Atlanta's - 5342 Aldeburgh Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024 HONORING: Laura Beth and Danny Summerfield
Mark it on your calendar, dust off your clubs and sign up early!
Proceeds will benefit the Dick Wilson and Rick Shapiro Scholarship Fund
Looking forward to some quality time on the course with everyone! Ladies are invited to play or just come spend some quality time with honoree, Laura Beth.
In this AJC program, students will enhance their leadership, learning, and relationship building skills through the lens of learning about the Black and Jewish communities.
If you know of any rising high school juniors or seniors who may benefit from this, please send them the application and/or nominate them HERE.
Applications are due Sunday, August 27.
Join us as we co-sponsor with St. Luke's Presbyterian
“Why the Jews? The History of Antisemitism”featuring award-winning Brendan Murphy, Marist School teacher.
August 20 & 21 If you have previously attended Brendan Murphy's two-part series at Temple Emanu-El, this is a fantastic opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors.
St. Luke's Presbyterian 1978 Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
6:00 pm - NextDor 20's and 30's Persian Shabbat Dinner in the Small Social Hall
7:30 pm - Southern Soul Prospective Member Shabbat with Rabbi Max in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
August 19 - Saturday
9:00 am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
10:00am - Shacharit Bar Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Spike, Artie Gumer and Jarrett Tavani in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal Tov Jarrett!
11:00 am - Back to School Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Max and Rabbi Rachael in the Youth Brill downstairs Register here
5:00 pm - Mincha Maariv Bar Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Rachael, Artie Gumer, and Jacob Pelletier Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal tov Jacob! August 20 - Sunday
9:00 am - Diamond Family Religious School is back!!
4:00 pm - Why the Jews- The History of Antisemitism Co-Sponsored by St. Luke's & TE
St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, 1978 Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 Register here
August 21 - Monday
11:00 am - Spousal Bereavement Group Group closed
6:00 pm - Why the Jews- The History of Antisemitism Co-Sponsored by St. Luke's & TE
St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, 1978 Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 Register here
August 22 - Tuesday
7:00 pm - Sacred Aging: At Any Age with Rabbi Rachael - In-person or Zoom Register here
August 23 - Wednesday
12:00 pm - Sacred Aging: At Any Age with Rabbi Rachael - In-person in the Diamond Chapel Register here 7:00 pm - Tribe We Guac: Great Guac Off in the Small Social Hall Register here
August 24 - Thursday
2:00 pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jongg in the Youth Lounge Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
We're hiring!
We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious person to join our team as a full-time Assistant to the Rabbis/Event Associate.
“Caring for someone can impact them as well as you.” Gerri Penn
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.
Last week, I joined more than 1,000 Jewish community leaders for an emergency briefing hosted by the Union for Reform Judaism following the Knesset’s passage of the “reasonableness” bill.
Among the presenters was Rabbi Gilad Kariv, a current Knesset member from the Labor Party – the first Reform rabbi to serve in Knesset – and a trusted voice on core issues that matter to the Reform Jewish community.
Kariv didn’t mince words and passionately urged us to stand resolutely with Israelis protesting the judicial overhaul.
Then he was asked a question that many American rabbis have fielded from congregants, and has recently appeared in various op-ed pieces: Should America condition foreign aid to Israel?
In this AJC program, students will enhance their leadership, learning, and relationship building skills through the lens of learning about the Black and Jewish communities.
If you know of any rising high school juniors or seniors who may benefit from this, please send them the application and/or nominate them HERE.
Applications are due Sunday, August 27.
Join us as we co-sponsor with St. Luke's Presbyterian
“Why the Jews? The History of Antisemitism”featuring award-winning Brendan Murphy, Marist School teacher.
August 20 & 21 If you have previously attended Brendan Murphy's two-part series at Temple Emanu-El, this is a fantastic opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors.
St. Luke's Presbyterian 1978 Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
7:30pm - Board Installation Shabbat Service with Rabbi Spike and Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem in the Sanctuary Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
8:30pm - Board Installation Oneg
August 12 - Saturday
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
10:00am - Shacharit B'not Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Max, Rabbi Rachael, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, Ali Diaz and Zoe Diaz Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal Tov Ali and Zoe!
Location Change: 4:30pm - Yalla! Let's Go to the Riverside Sprayground 575 Riverside Road, Roswell, GA 30075 Register here
August 13 - Sunday
11:30am - Booming Sababas - An "Awe-some" Brunch in the Small Social Hall Registration is closed
7:00pm - The Importance of Healing After Trauma with Dana Neiger in the Sanctuary Register here
August 14 - Monday
11:00am - Spousal Bereavement Group Group closed
August 15 - Tuesday
7:00pm - A Jewish Study of the Christian Bible Part II with Rabbi Max - In-person or Zoom Register here
August 16 - Wednesday
12:00pm - A Jewish Study of the Christian Bible Part II with Rabbi Max - In-person only in the Colbert Library Register here August 17 - Thursday
2:00pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jongg in the Youth Lounge Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
We're hiring!
We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious person to join our team as a full-time Assistant to the Rabbis/Event Associate.
“Caring for someone can impact them as well as you.” Gerri Penn
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
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.
The last seven months in Israel have been the most consequential time period in the history of the modern state since the Six-Day War and its aftermath. After five elections in five years, the governing coalition in Israel has successfully passed the first of a slate of legislation that will radically reshape the balance of power and the system of checks and balances in Israel. Fortunately, during that time, Rabbi Spike had the honor of shepherding 27 Confirmation students for the inaugural Schiffer Family Teen Israel Trip. These teens were privileged to witness the beauty and complexity of Israel. Simultaneously, Rabbi Rachael is one member of an exclusive list of representatives for the entire Reform movement to the World Zionist Congress, an international organization that predates even the State of Israel itself.
Join us as we co-sponsor with St. Luke's Presbyterian
“Why the Jews? The History of Antisemitism”featuring award-winning Brendan Murphy, Marist School teacher.
August 20 & 21 If you have previously attended Brendan Murphy's two-part series at Temple Emanu-El, this is a fantastic opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors.
St. Luke's Presbyterian 1978 Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
We are looking for a chair for Backpack Buddies! Fill in the hunger gap and become a Buddy. Help children who rely on free school breakfasts and lunches enjoy nutritionally-dense snacks and meals over the weekend. Volunteer at the Dunwoody warehouse to receive food and stock shelves or pack bags at TE.
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max and Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
11:00am - Tot Shabbat - Rabbi Max on the Goldstein Patio - In-person Register here
August 8 - Tuesday
7:00pm - A Jewish Study of the Christian Bible Part II with Rabbi Max - In-person or Zoom Register here
August 9 - Wednesday
12:00pm - A Jewish Study of the Christian Bible Part II with Rabbi Max - In-person only in the Colbert Library Register here August 10 - Thursday
2:00pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jongg in the Youth Lounge Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
We're hiring!
We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious person to join our team as a full-time Assistant to the Rabbis/Event Associate.
“Caring for someone can impact them as well as you.” Gerri Penn
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!
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.
Today is the 9th day of the Hebrew month called Av (Tisha B’Av) and has been deemed a day of mourning since the 2nd Temple fell in 70 C.E.
The ‘fall of The Temple’ is an idiom, and emblematic, of the fall of the Jewish country (in the war with Rome). It’s like saying ‘the fall of the White House’ to express the total collapse of America.
Since that time, our rabbis have claimed that this inauspicious day (today) is the date when all the great tragedies of our people have occurred, ranging from the Golden Calf to the Spanish Inquisition. I don’t think that they actually thought that these all occurred on the same day of the year in history, but rather, that this one day of mourning was meant to symbolically capture all the tragedy of the Jewish people.
Join us as we co-sponsor with St. Luke's Presbyterian
August 20 & 21
“Why the Jews? The History of Antisemitism”featuring award-winning Marist School teacher, Brendan Murphy.
If you have previously attended Brendan Murphy's two-part series at Temple Emanu-El, this is a fantastic opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors.
St. Luke's Presbyterian 1978 Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
We are looking for a chair for Backpack Buddies! Fill in the hunger gap and become a Buddy. Help children who rely on free school breakfasts and lunches enjoy nutritionally-dense snacks and meals over the weekend. Volunteer at the Dunwoody warehouse to receive food and stock shelves or pack bags at TE.
7:30pm - Shabbat Servicewith Rabbi Spike and Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
July 29 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan service with Rabbi Spike in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom July 30 - Sunday
10:30am - Yalla! Let's Go to the MJCCA Pool Please email Rabbi Rachael if you'd like to attend 7:30pm - NextDor Women's Book Club Please email Rabbi Rachael if you'd like to attend
July 31 - Monday
11:00am - Spousal Bereavement Group
Tuesday - August 1- Erev Tu B'Av
7:00pm - A Jewish Study of the Christian Bible Part II with Rabbi Max - In-person or Zoom Register here
Wednesday - August 2 - Tu B'Av
12:00pm - A Jewish Study of the Christian Bible Part II with Rabbi Max - In-person only in the Colbert Library Register here Thursday - August 3
2:00pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jongg in the Youth Lounge Register here
3:00pm - Sisterhood Book Club Planning Meeting - Zoom Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
We're hiring!
We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious person to join our team as a full-time Assistant to the Rabbis/Event Associate.
“Caring for someone can impact them as well as you.” Gerri Penn
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!
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.
When a family raising Jewish children welcomes a new child into their home we often greet the news with a hearty: “Mazal Tov!”
Hence, the inspiration for the name of a program we soft-launched this past Spring called Mazal Tots – Temple Emanu-El’s very own Baby and Me class. In the 2023–2024 school year, we are ready for a full launch with THREE cohorts to choose from.
Mazal Tots is unique. It is a program designed to foster connections, provide resources, and celebrate the beautiful journey of parenthood. With dedicated age-specific sections, we cater to the needs of families with:
7:30pm - Shabbat Servicewith Rabbi Rachael and Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
July 22 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan service with Rabbi Rachael in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom 11:00am - Tot Shabbat Register here 1:00pm - NextDor 20s and 30s Pool Party Register here
July 24 - Monday
11:00am - Spousal Bereavement Group
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
We're hiring!
We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious person to join our team as a full-time Assistant to the Rabbis/Event Associate.
“Caring for someone can impact them as well as you.” Gerri Penn
Association of Reform Zionists of America
ARZA The Association of Reform Zionists of America is the Israel arm of the Reform Movement.
ARZA’s Mission is two-fold: to center a connection to Israel in the American Reform community, and to strengthen our Movement on the ground in Israel.
To learn more about becoming a member of ARZA, click HERE.
Introducing Mi Alma
Temple Emanu-El is committed to supporting families through all seasons of life.
We’re pleased to announce we have partnered with Mi Alma (Spanish/Ladino for “My Soul”), a resource designed to support families during life’s hardest moments. When a loved one passes away, Mi Alma provides an online community of support.
Mi Alma gives everyone in the community a single place to share pictures, stories, and memories in perpetuity. Through a support registry, supporters have the option to provide funds via a giving fund, meals for the family, volunteer their time, or donate in honor of the deceased.
Our goal is to connect families with the compassion and resources they need. Everyone wants to help, and Mi Alma makes it simple for those inclined to take action.
You’ll soon notice Mi Alma links in future Condolence Notice emails.
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!
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.
Marita and I spent our honeymoon (20 short, wonderful years ago) in Belize. At the time, we were both avid scuba divers, and our time was mostly spent diving in wrecks and reefs along the Caribbean Sea. It was incredible, with colors and sea life and movement that one can only experience underwater.
However, two decades later, there was only one dive that I specifically remember. And I think about this dive often, mostly in the context of prayer.
7:30pm - Shabbat Servicewith Rabbi Spike and Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
July 15 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan service with Rabbi Max in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom 9:30am - Yalla: Let's Go to Brook Run Park Register here July 17 - Monday
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
We're hiring!
We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious person to join our team as a full-time Assistant to the Rabbis/Event Associate.
Caring Committee is in Need of a Substitute Caller Coordinator
The Caring Committee has a daily caller from Monday through Friday. They call congregants in their time of joy or times of need. Occasionally a caller may not be able to make their calls and we have a list of volunteer substitute callers. We need someone to coordinate the substitute caller when one is needed. Please become part of the Caring Committee family to do this. Ann Fine and I can go into details with you. Please contact one of us. Thanks.
“Caring for someone can impact them as well as you.” Gerri Penn
Association of Reform Zionists of America
ARZA The Association of Reform Zionists of America is the Israel arm of the Reform Movement.
ARZA’s Mission is two-fold: to center a connection to Israel in the American Reform community, and to strengthen our Movement on the ground in Israel.
To learn more about becoming a member of ARZA, click HERE.
Introducing Mi Alma
Temple Emanu-El is committed to supporting families through all seasons of life.
We’re pleased to announce we have partnered with Mi Alma (Spanish/Ladino for “My Soul”), a resource designed to support families during life’s hardest moments. When a loved one passes away, Mi Alma provides an online community of support.
Mi Alma gives everyone in the community a single place to share pictures, stories, and memories in perpetuity. Through a support registry, supporters have the option to provide funds via a giving fund, meals for the family, volunteer their time, or donate in honor of the deceased.
Our goal is to connect families with the compassion and resources they need. Everyone wants to help, and Mi Alma makes it simple for those inclined to take action.
You’ll soon notice Mi Alma links in future Condolence Notice emails.
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!
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.
While it’s summer plenty of folks are traveling to the mountains, beaches, and bucket list destinations, but traveling to Israel is unlike any journey you will take. You can find beaches, mountains, and good food around the world, but traveling to Israel is a transformative experience.
When the Confirmation class returned from their trip, I heard only how much the ten days spent together were the most memorable of their lives. They’re not alone. When we travel to Israel together as a TE family, we create bonds and memories that strengthen our Jewish identities when we return. That is why we believe that travel to Israel is a pillar of Temple Emanu-El’s success...
7:30pm - Shabbat Servicewith Rabbi Max and Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
July 8 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan service with Rabbi Max in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom 11:00am - Tot Shabbat Register here July 10 - Monday
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
Being estranged from loved ones brings mixed and complicated emotions. This virtual group is intended for those experiencing longstanding estrangements from family members. Group meetings will focus on processing and supporting one another.
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!
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.
Before leaving for Israel with 27 of our Temple Emanu-El teens (TE’s inaugural, post-Confirmation class, Schiffer Teen Israel trip), more than a few people good-naturedly questioned my sanity.
“Are you sure that you want to do this?” they would ask. And when I assured them that I did, they would (half-seriously) follow up with a very frank, “Why”?
The short answer is that I am absolutely sure that the single best thing to deepen, cement, and connect to a tremendously positive Jewish identity is this type of trip. It is the type of experience that begins to define who a person is at their core.
7:30pm - Shabbat Servicewith Rabbi Spike and Rabbi Rachael in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
July 1 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan service with Rabbi Spike in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom July 4 - Tuesday- Independence Day
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
Your Temple Emanu-El Antisemitism committee thought it important for you to see both Brendan Murphy’s, and Archbishop Hartmayer’s, words of Catholic support for the Jewish community following last weekend’s antisemitic demonstrations.
My Dear Friends:
The Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Atlanta extend to you our thoughts and prayers in the wake of this latest wave of antisemitism.
Click here to read Archbishop Hartmayer's statement issued today. Shalom! - Fr. Paul Burke
A response from Brendan Murphy, Educator at the Marist School and our partner in education on antisemitism
Dear Father Burke and Archbishop Hartmayer,
As a Catholic I find encouragement in our leadership’s prompt and clear response. Unsurprising to anyone on this email list I believe education is one of the most effective ways of combating antisemitism. To that end I want to thank you again for your support and endorsement of my wish to tell the story throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta of “Synagoga and Ecclesia in Our Time,” the extraordinary statue installed on our campus at Marist School. A reflection of decades of tireless work done by Jewish and Catholic leaders throughout the world, one cannot appreciate the honest hope the work inspires without understanding the long and tragic history of antisemitism. Since our meeting with the Archbishop last winter I have been in contact with the archdiocese about next steps and have been welcomed onto the agenda for August’s upcoming meeting with pastors throughout the archdiocese at the chancery. With that opportunity to explain the subject of my lecture, its resonance and meaning for the archdiocese, and the myriad logistics, I can begin to schedule the adult education opportunity with parishes for the remainder of 2023 and well into 2024.
I look forward to seeing you again in early August.
Sincerely, Brendan Murphy
JF&CS: Family Estranement Support Group
Being estranged from loved ones brings mixed and complicated emotions. This virtual group is intended for those experiencing longstanding estrangements from family members. Group meetings will focus on processing and supporting one another.
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!
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.
While it might look like “Ya’ll,” (our popular southern term), “Yalla” is the word used in Israel to mean “Let’s go!” Yalla is also the name of a new Temple Emanu-El Initiative.
Yalla will stand for: Youth and Loving Adults.
Yalla events bring families and their young children together to strengthen friendships and create new ones.
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
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!
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.
Over the last 10 days, I’ve been living vicariously in Israel. Rabbi Spike, along with parent-chaperone Stacy Bedsole, and 27 teens from our Confirmation class, were in Israel for the experience of a lifetime. This was the inaugural journey of the Schiffer Family Teen Israel Trip—a unique opportunity for Temple Emanu-El teens to deepen their friendships and their connection to their Jewish identity with a highly subsidized trip to the holy land. As your rabbis, we operate under the assumption that Temple Emanu-El’s involvement with Israel and Zionism is a given, but it’s worthwhile to remind ourselves why we care so deeply about Israel and traveling to it.
7:30pm - Shabbat Servicewith Rabbi Max and Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
June 17 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan service with Rabbi Max in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
11:00am - Tot Shabbat on the Goldstein Patio (weather permitting) Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
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!
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.
From Camp to Israel and Everywhere in Between While the synagogue may “slow down” over the summer as your rabbis are busy writing programs, education classes, and sermons, we’re taking some time to recharge, study, and vision too.
Meanwhile, another reason we switch to a new pace is that many of our congregants are enjoying their own summer speed of taking day trips or vacations, sending kids to summer camps (day, overnight, Jewish, sport, art, music, etc.). Some are working (full-time, part-time, as needed, in the home, outside of the home). Others are retired and enjoying the warm weather.
One thing we know that still happens all summer long: Judaism! Judaism in the synagogue is alive and well with the casual vibes of our summer services and Torah studies. Your rabbis are here to elevate your spirit all summer.
7:30pm - Shabbat Servicewith Rabbi Rachael and Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
June 10 - Saturday
9:00am - TE at CAC
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael in the Diamond Family Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
10:00am - B'nei Mitzvah Shacharit Service with Rabbi Rachael, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, Aidan and Ian Sherman! Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal tov Aidan and Ian!
June 11 - Sunday 6:00pm - NextDor Event Planning Dinner for Adults in their 20s and 30s Barleygarden - 900 Avalon Blvd. Alpharetta, 30009 Register here
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
Parashat Naso is a favorite of mine. The parasha includes the Priestly Blessing, the words we use every Shabbat to bless children:
May God bless you and keep you safe.
May God’s light shine upon you and be gracious to you.
May God turn towards you and grant you peace.
We take every occasion to use this blessing because it encompasses all our most fundamental wishes and prayers: safety, kindness, and peace. Whenever I sit down with a bar or bat mitzvah student, I tend to focus on this section of the parasha over others.
Here’s a great part time volunteer opportunity for you to earn SERVICE CREDITS and…
Help those in need of food in our own community
Gain volunteer experience for your resume, college application, service projects
Fill free time between your summer job, camp, and travel
Have fun making new friends, career contacts
Tell me more:
Community Assistance Center (CAC) needs you to receive food deliveries, stock shelves, and assist clients two Wednesday mornings each month. Conveniently located off I-285 and Roswell Road, our warehouse/food market is an upbeat, clean, and fun environment. No prior experience required… only a desire to help others in need and to have fun!
If you are interested in enrolling, complete all the information by June 1stHERE .
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max in the Chapel Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
4:30pm - Mincha Maariv B'nei Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Max, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem, Joel and Jeremy Gerson! Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal tov Joel and Jeremy!
**Please register for all classes & events through your My Emanu-El portal to ensure you receive all email notifications. Contact the office for help.**
