This week’s Torah portion, Lech Lecha, famously begins with God calling out to Abraham & Sarah to move themselves forward, and simultaneously to journey inward, towards the land that they had not yet seen…but would eventually be shown. Israel.
The journey from Haran (Syria) to Canaan (Israel) for this Jewish family was not quick, or straight, or easy. Even after they arrived, there were times that they were forced to leave due to famine and had to sojourn down to Egypt (foreshadowing the Joseph narrative).
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.
– Bill Kellert and Dana Neiger
Atlanta Concert Band - Sponsored by Ann and Marvin Goldstein
Tribute to the Jewish Musical Tradition Featuring works by Gershwin, Bernstein, and Mendelssohn. Also, Klezmer Music!
In the wake of the brutal and devastating attack by Hamas on October 7 and the unfolding war in Israel, we are introducing a special series from the For Heaven's Sake podcast with Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, For Heaven's Sake: Israel at War. Listen to the first 3 episodes, and stay tuned for more in the coming days and weeks.
ISRAEL AT WAR - There is No Justification. But…? Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the nuances of context and justification, morality and war, and how language can engage or isolate allies.LISTEN >
ISRAEL AT WAR - Into the Unknown On day 16 of the war with Hamas, the IDF is poised for a ground invasion into Gaza, marching into the unknown. LISTEN >
ISRAEL AT WAR - The Hospital On October 17, a misfired rocket from the Islamic Jihad hit the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza. Israelis and Palestinians were quick to blame each other for the blast. LISTEN >
Listen to “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
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 Micah in the Chapel Register here
October 29 - Sunday
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
10:15am - Mazal Tots
4:00pm - Atlanta Band Concert - Sponsored by Ann and Marvin Goldstein in the Sanctuary Register here
October 30 - Monday
11:00am - Aging Well Bereavement Group in the Conference Room Register here
November 2 - Thursday 2:00 pm - Sisterhood Temple Mah Jonggin the Chapel Register here
6:30pm - TEFTY Pizza and Ice Cream Night 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.
