Kesher Quick- Pidyon Shvuyim/Redeeming those held hostage
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October 12, 2023 | 29 Tishrei 5784 | Issue # 487
A Shabbat Message from Rabbi Spike Anderson
Pidyon Shvuyim/Redeeming those held hostage
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.
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If you need assistance, please contact the Administrative Office - 770-395-1340.
