Passover Seder is right around the corner (read: less than a month away!). There are many, many ways to conduct a Pesach seder, but I want to make sure you have three ways to elevate your seder this year.
First, bring new people to the seder; it’s a mitzvah!
If you’re hosting, invite a member of the Temple Emanu-El community through our Seder Shidduch service HERE . If you’re a guest at someone’s home this year, ask if you can bring a friend; or, spend one of the two seder nights with a new family. Temple Emanu-El’s Seder Shidduch service HERE is also matching folks who want to be guests at a home.
Learn About Temple Emanu-El’s Initiative to Combat Antisemitism
To learn about Temple Emanu-El’s Initiative to Combat Antisemitism including steps to take if you experience antisemitism, along with resources to help parents effectively communicate with their children’s teachers about Jewish holidays and dates -CLICK HERE
Iftar Dinner
Ramadan is observed March 23 - April 21. The Iftar meal breaks the daily Ramadan fast our Muslim friends will be observing on March 28. We have been invited to join their Break-Fast. It is prepared by the women of the community for the community's enjoyment.
For over 75 years, AJC Atlanta has been connecting people and building relationships throughout the world, our country, and most importantly, our city.”
The Unity Seder celebrates the Jewish holiday of Passover, which tells the story from the book of Exodus of the Israelites' journey out of Egypt, from slavery into freedom.
We are proud to be part of a diverse community committed to building unity. Join us as we use the rituals of the Passover Seder to tell stories of oppression, freedom, and responsibility from all our faith and ethnic traditions.
The Seder's meaning is rooted in the voices and hearts of those around the table. Join us and add your voice!
Purim to Passover Food Drive
Fulfill the Purim mitzvah of Matanot Le'evyonim (gifts for the needy) and the Passover mitzvah of opening the door to all who are hungry.
Drop off items at Temple Emanu-El Sunday, March 5 - Monday, April 13.
Popular items include peanut butter, protein bars, granola bars, cereal, oatmeal, canned tuna, canned pasta, canned soups, canned fruits and canned vegetables. Items do not need to be kosher.
Thanks for your help and let me know if you have any questions.
Julie Mokotoff 404.272.4252
For more Social Justice Opportunities - CLICK HERE
CAC South
While TE volunteers have been working at CAC South for only a few months, they have accomplished a great deal!
Thanks to the hard work and great spirit of our volunteers, TE has been asked to volunteer on an additional day every month.
In March we will be volunteering at CAC South on: March 8 and March 22 9:00am-1:00pm.
Going forward we will be volunteering the 2nd and 4th Wednesdayof each month.
Here's what you need to know... We will build a new crew of volunteers to support this additional time commitment. Referrals of TE members who would make good volunteers would be greatly appreciated.
Please spread the word!
The new dates have been added to Sign Up Genius for registration. Sign up HERE.
...that the Caring Committee serves the Temple Emanu-El community by sharing and helping in times of joy and times of comfort?
In order for the Caring Committee to do this, we need someone to first inform the Temple by contacting Nila. Please contact her if you have a Life Cycle event of birth, illness, marriage, conversion, or a family member’s passing. Our Caring Committee wants to be there for our congregants in their times of joy and times of needing comfort. The office number is 770-395-1340 Ext 3
Co-Chairs Ann Fine 770-457-2786 Gerri Penn 770-853-2300
THE UPCOMING WEEK - AT A GLANCE March 10 - 16 , 2022
10:00am - Jewish Meditaton with Chaplain Marita Anderson 7:30pm - Southern Soul Shabbat with Rabbi Max, Rabbi Micah Lapidus and Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
March 11 - Saturday
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Rachael in the Colbert Library Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Rachael in the Colbert Library Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - TE at CAC
9:00am - Tot Shabbat at Oxford Chase with Rabbi Max and Rabbi Rachael Register here 5:00pm - Mincha / Ma'ariv Bat Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Rachael, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem and Beth Roback Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal tov Beth!! March 12 - Sunday
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
9:15pm - Temple Mah Jongg Register here 9:30am - Series #1: Mazal Tots: Baby and Me (0-11 mo) Register here
11:15am - Series #1: Mazal Tots: Baby and Me (1-3 yrs) Register here
March 13 - Monday
7:00pm - Hebrew with Ilan: Transforming our Prayers Register here
March 14 - Tuesday
7:00pm - A Jewish Study of the Christian Bible with Rabbi Max - Zoom Register here March 15 - Wednesday 12:00pm - A Jewish Study of the Christian Bible with Rabbi Max Millerin the Colbert LibraryRegister here
In case you missed it...
Wednesday, March 8 - A Jewish Study of the Christian Bible Class #1 -view 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.**
COVID safety: Masks are optional at Temple Emanu-El events since the CDC’s designation that the Atlanta metro area is in a medium to low risk status. We continue to monitor the risk status levels. When the weather makes it feasible, services and oneg will be outdoors. When in the Sanctuary, there is separate seating during worship services for those who are most comfortable sitting with others who are masked. If you are not feeling well or were diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past 10 days, please stay home and Livestream services rather than attend in person.
