Kesher Quick- “If I am not for the bees, who will bee for me?”
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March 24, 2023 | 3 Nisan 5783 | Issue # 457
A Shabbat Message from Rabbi Max Miller
“If I am not for the bees, who will bee for me?”
Our sage Hillel should have said these words: “If I am not for the bees, who will bee for me?”
A Buzz Worthy Announcement
In the next few weeks, you will notice some new workers around Temple Emanu-El. These workers will be growing food in our garden, helping flowers to bloom on the property, and making lots and lots of honey! Yes, you guessed it, we’re welcoming two hives of honeybees to Temple Emanu-El this Spring.
The members continuing on the Board are: Officers: Co-President – Bill Kellert, Immediate Past President – Edye Disner, Vice President – Wendy Frank, Treasurer – Eric Warshal, Financial Secretary – Perry Walter
Trustees: Jackie Beres, Harvey Berss, Stuart Dunowitz, Mark Feinberg, Ben Halpern, Bev Stahl, Julie Weiser, Jeff Wilensky
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.
Registration is closed.
Sandy Springs Police Department presents:
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.
The 58th annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration will be held at the Memorial to the Six Million, located at Greenwood Cemetery (1173 Cascade Circle SW, Atlanta, GA 30311).
Join us to hear featured speaker Ilse Eichner Reiner. Orphaned at an early age, Ilse Eichner Reiner was sent to the ghetto and concentration camp of Theresienstadt. Of 15,000 child prisoners there, she was one of 100 who survived - only to be deported to Auschwitz. Almost immediately, she was sent to a slave labor camp and then miraculously escaped from a death march. Following her liberation by the Russians, and with great resilience, Ilse built a life enriched by family, culture and joy.
In honor of Yom HaShoah, admission to the Breman Museum’s Holocaust exhibition will be free to the public on April 16, 11 am - 4 pm. For more information, visit thebreman.org or call 678.222.3700.
For more Social Justice Opportunities - CLICK HERE
THE UPCOMING WEEK - AT A GLANCE March 24 - 30 , 2022
10:00am - Jewish Meditaton with Chaplain Marita Anderson
6:00pm - AIPAC Update Shabbat Dinner in the Chapel Registration is now closed.
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem and Artie Gumer Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
March 25 - Saturday
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max in the Colbert Library Join us in person! Click here to join over Zoom
10:00am - Shacharit Bar Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Spike, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem and Dylan Cohen Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal tov Dylan!
11:00am - Nurture Tot Shabbat in the Chapel Register here March 26 - Sunday
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
9:15am - Temple Mah Jongg in the Library 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 28 - Tuesday
6:00pm - Iftar Dinner To Break The Ramadan Fast - Istanbul Cultural Center Istanbul Cultural Ceenter, 591 Main St. #100, Alpharetta, GA 30009 Registration is now closed. 6:30pm - TEFTY Pizza and Ice Cream night - Drop off at Mellow Mushroom & Pick up at Bruster's Ice Cream-Dunwoody Register here
March 29 - Wednesday 6:30pm - Sandy Springs Police Department presents: Drug Awareness and Prevention Program No registration needed
March 30 - Thursday
7:00pm - Scholar In Residence- Eli Herscher Session I: Why Judaism? Making Infinite Meaning of Our Finite Time, Sponsored by Norman and Diane Cohen in the Sanctuary Register here
In case you missed it...
Wednesday, March 22 - A Jewish Study of the Christian Bible Class #3 -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.
