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August 4, 2023 | 18 Av 5783 | Issue # 477
A Shabbat Message from Rabbi Max Miller
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
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We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious person to join our team as a full-time Assistant to the Rabbis/Event Associate.
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Sponsor an Oneg!
There are two mitzvot pertaining to the Shabbat meal. One is oneg, the mitzvah to delight in Shabbat, as it is written: “Call Shabbat ‘delight’ (oneg)” (Isaiah 58:13). Oneg is fulfilled primarily through the meals, but snacks and a Shabbat nap are parts of it as well." (Peninei Halakhah, Shabbat 7:2:2) Providing the Oneg is performing a Mitzvah for our community.
Hosting an Oneg is not only a Mitzvah, but it can also be a way to celebrate a family event and share the good news with the congregation.
Commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, awards, graduations, B’nai Mitzvah and other happy occasions. Sponsor an Oneg today!
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.
