There is a Jewish theology that may make us uncomfortable encompassed in a maxim coined by the Lubuvitzer Rebbe, Menachim Mendel Schneerson.
The typical prompt given by Jewish teachers to children is “where is God”? And of course, the child is taught to answer: “God is everywhere.” What the Rebbe did was put an ellipsis on the end of that statement, and with it, a statement that informs our relationship with the Divine.
Come to Friday Night Shabbat Services to honor our Shirley Schiffer Volunteerism Award Recipients
Lex Bedsole Jaimie Chausmer Karen Fox Artie Gumer Rich Lapin
Andrea Levy Jaron Pearson Claudia Rolan Elliot Siegel Sandy Zusmann
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.
Chief Ken DeSimone, of the Sandy Springs Police Department, and Director Dan Salter of the Atlanta-Carolinas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program cordially invite you to attend a drug awareness and prevention program on March 29, 2023 at 6:30pm at Temple Emanu-El. Topics will include drug trends and the fentanyl and overdose crisis affecting our nation, state, and community. All are welcome to attend this free event.
Calling All Challah Bakers!
Temple Emanu-El is looking for Challah bakers to bake small challahs for a special project we are planning for our congregants.
If you are interested in baking any time over the next several months, please email Mickey Rosner .
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.
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
10:00am - Jewish Meditaton with Chaplain Marita Anderson
6:00pm - Friday with Friends: Volunteer and Honi Circle Shabbat dinner-Registration is now closed.
7:30pm - Volunteer and Honi Circle Shabbat Service with Rabbi Spike and Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
March 18 - Saturday
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike in the Colbert Library Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
10:00am - Shacharit Bat Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Max, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem and Ilara Padilla-Goodman. Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal tov Ilara!
11:00am - Shabbat Kid-ish with Rabbi Rachael in the Chapel Register here March 19 - Sunday
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
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 20 - Monday
7:00pm - Hebrew with Ilan: Transforming our Prayers Register here
March 21 - Tuesday
7:00pm - A Jewish Study of the Christian Bible with Rabbi Max - Zoom Register here March 22 - Wednesday 12:00pm - A Jewish Study of the Christian Bible with Rabbi Max Millerin the Colbert LibraryRegister here
March 23 - Thursday
1:00pm - Sacred Aging with Rabbi Rachael in the Small Social Hall Register here
In case you missed it...
Wednesday, March 15 - A Jewish Study of the Christian Bible Class #2 -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.
