During the month of Adar, we are supposed to increase our joy. The Hebrew year, 5784, is a leap year, which means we have another month of Adar (Adar bet) to find extra joy.
While the ongoing hostage crisis and war continue in Gaza, the thought of increasing joy is complicated. How can we be joyful when our brothers and sisters are still in captivity? How can we be joyful while innocent mothers and children are hungry in Gaza?
And yet, we, the Jewish people - despite all of our persecution and attacks on our community throughout the centuries - continue to live Jewishly because it is at the core of our resistance.
Click the image to visit our New "Standing With Israel" page!
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.
7:30pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachael and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Tillem in the Sanctuary followed by Oneg in the Lobby Join us in person!Facebook Live | Youtube Live
March 9 - Saturday
9:00 am - Chevrah Torah - Torah Study with Rabbi Max in the Diamond Chapel Join us in person!Click here to join over Zoom
10:00am - Shacharit Bar Mitzvah Service with Rabbi Max, Cantorial Soloist Jessica Tillem and Brock Schonberg in the Sanctuary Join us in person!Facebook Live | Youtube Live
Mazal Tov Brock!
11:00am - Tot Shabbat in the Youth Brill downstairs Register here March 10 - Sunday
9:00am - Diamond Family Religious School
12:30pm - Grades K-1-2 Mishloach Manot Registration Full
March 11 - Monday
1:30pm - "Life Goes On" Bereavement Group in the Chapel Register here
7:00am - Foundations of Prayer with Ilan Weismark - Zoom Only Register here
March 12 - Tuesday
7:00pm - Life Long Learning - Uncovering the Hidden Messages of Purim with Rabbi Rachael - Zoom Only Register here
March 13 - Wednesday
12:00pm - Life Long Learning - Uncovering the Hidden Messages of Purim with Rabbi Rachael - In-Person in the Chapel Register here
March 14 - Thursday
12:00pm - Temple Emanu-El Business Network in the Small Social Hall Register here
2:00pm - Temple Mah Jongg in the Chapel Register here
7:30pm -Iftar Dinner with The Atlanta Institute and St. Luke's Presbyterian
Atlantic Institute, 591 N Main St #100, Alpharetta, GA 30009 Register here
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In Case You Missed It...
Tuesday, March 5 - Uncovering the Hidden Messages of Purim - Class 1 - watch here
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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If you need assistance, please contact the Administrative Office - 770-395-1340.
