This weekend begins the Jewish month of Adar, a time of unparalleled joy in the Jewish year. In a few weeks, we will celebrate Purim, and not long afterward, we will mark our exodus from Egypt with the holiday of Pesach. Amid war, sadness, and despair, commemorating joyful holidays may seem at odds with the ethos of the last four months. However, this is far from the first time we have celebrated simchas while also holding sorrow. Disasters mar Jewish history, but throughout our generations, we have combined joy and “oy.” Through the writings of our sages, we have a path to reconcile these two opposite emotions.
Help Needed - Caring Committee Food Delivery Volunteers
Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community and give back?
The Caring Committee is looking for volunteers who live in the zip codes 30092, 30022, 30076, and 30328 to join our list of food delivery volunteers.
As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of those who may be struggling during challenging times by delivering a warm meal. And the best part? You get to do it with a smile and a friendly hello! It's a wonderful opportunity to help those in need with a simple act of service.
If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please get in touch with Gerri Penn at pennfam@bellsouth.netor Sharon Cohen at sfcohen70@gmail.com .
Thank you for your support!
Koleinu Shabbat – Take Action, Raise Our Voices
Last Friday night, I was privileged to attend the Koleinu Shabbat Service - Celebrating Jewish Inclusion Awareness. It was an incredibly moving service attended by a large crowd. Here are some highlights.
This Thursday we begin to deliver Backpack Buddy meals to an additional 100 students who attend Indian Creek Elementary School. It is a very unique and diverse school. The students come from more than 40 countries around the world, bringing with them 45 different languages and dialects along with their rich cultures. The school welcomes almost 900 students daily, making it one of the largest elementary schools in DeKalb County.
Congratulations, Garden Isaiah!
Garden Isaiah has received a $1,500 grant from the Food Well Alliance for 2024! The grant will be used for compost, plantings, fertilizer and tools. We will strive to beat last year’s harvest of 1,192 pounds donated to the Community Assistance Center food bank. Special thanks to Ellen Etheridge for completing the grant request and getting it submitted to the Food Well Alliance.
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
Spring Forward- Game On
Dinner, Drinks, Entertainment, Live & Silent Auctions
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 “For Heaven’s Sake” daily podcast. You must have an Apple Podcast or Spotify app to listen.
6:00pm - Sangria and Starters for New Members in the Small Social Hall
7:30pm - Southern Soul Shabbat Service with Rabbi Max, Rabbi Lapidus and the Band in the Sanctuary followed by Oneg in the Lobby Join us in person! Facebook Live | Youtube Live
February 10 - Saturday
** Tartan Trot Road Race will cause several roads in and around Dunwoody to be closed. Please plan your trip accordingly**
8:30am - Kaddish Minyan Service with Rabbi Spike in the Diamond Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
9:00am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Spike in the Diamond Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
9:30am - B'nei Mitzvah Family Program and Breakfastin the Large Social Hall and Sanctuary Register here
1:30pm - "Life Goes On" Bereavement Group in the Diamond Chapel Register here
7:00pm - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark - Zoom Only Register here
February 15 - Thursday
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
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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!
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.
Are you a new, new-ish or even a "seasoned" member of TE, and not already a member of a Chavurah? If so, this is a fantastic time to be a part of our revitalized Chavurah program! A Chavurah is a group of around 6-12 individuals, couples, and/or families who have some common interests. It is a great opportunity to develop closer friendships with a smaller group of TE members.
Click here for more information and fill out a short questionnaire to help the Chavurah Committee place you with a group. The committee will help get you started and will provide any assistance that you need to make your Chavurah successful!
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Goldberg at lsideman@hotmail.com .
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