Learn how to chant the Aicha in this edition of You, Too, Can Cantillate! Arguably the most haunting of our sacred ancient chant traditions, the melody for the chanting of Lamentations (Aicha) on Tisha B'Av will remain with you. A reading knowledge of Hebrew and some knowledge of trope is recommended. Class Dates: May 4, […]
Mark your calendars for the evening of Monday, May 11, when we welcome back Adeena Sussman, who will be in conversation with Ruhama Shitrit! Adeena will do a cooking demonstration and introduce her new cookbook, Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes. A dessert reception will follow, with Adeena available to personalize cookbooks sold for […]
With Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz The theme of Tuesday Sisterhood Torah study is the power of “And.” How two things that are in direct conflict with one another can both be true. That is true in life. That is true in Torah study. Solomon was the wisest King and the author of Song of Songs, Proverbs […]
Join us for Drop-In Play to help your little one burn off excess energy in our Housman Activity Center! Register Today! This program is generously sponsored by the Cindy and Dan Levinson Fund for Parenting Education
With Rabbi Michelle Robinson While some of the difficulties we face today are new, grappling with an uncertain world is an age-old challenge. Our Jewish tradition offers us a timeless toolbox of traditional texts that offer us ancient wisdom we can apply to our modern challenges. Join us each Thursday morning as we grapple with […]
Spoken Modern Hebrew: Everyday Language for Life and Legacy This continuing course welcomes all learners at an equivalent level. Together, we read, write, speak, and listen in Hebrew—building practical skills for everyday life and deepening our connection to the language. It’s a golden opportunity to model Hebrew for our children and grandchildren, while also supporting […]
Join us for our monthly K-5 Shabbat Alive dinner! We’ll start with a Shabbat dinner in Adelson Community Hall at 5:45PM and meet other families! After dinner, we will head over to Kabbalat Shabbat services in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary. We are so excited to have you join us! Registration required for each dinner. […]
Bask in the beautiful weather with Yisod! We'll enjoy beautiful Shabbat Alive music, savor sizzling hot dogs and hamburgers (veggie burgers available), and play lively lawn games on the patio. Register→
Start Shabbat each week with a special hour of learning and discussion on a variety of Jewish issues with Wes, Michelle, Elias, Aliza and Dan as our clergy team connects the lessons of our sacred texts with the realities of our lives. The clergy team will close with a song that leads into Shabbat morning […]
For Grades K-6. Join Jon Tatelman on Shabbat morning in Room 22 at Temple Emanuel for a fun children's service!
Join us for a fabulous Tot Shabbat service geared towards children from birth to age 5! We will sing our favorite songs, create beautiful crafts, and have challah and grape juice. After the service, we'll all go up onto the bimah for a special treat!
Since the third century of the common era Jews have studied the six chapters of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) between Pesach and Shavuot on Shabbat afternoons. We, at Temple Emanuel, learn the wisdom together with lively discussion because, as Ben Zoma taught: “Who is wise? Those who learn from everyone”. (4:1) Facilitator Schedule: […]