May 8th News
08/05/08 15:04
30th Anniversary Shabbat Celebration
A CD of the 30th Anniversary Shabbat Celebration Service held on Friday, March 14th, is now available for purchase for $15.95. Order forms are located in the lobby and the main office. An order form is also available as an attachment for your convenience. CDs can also be purchased in the Judaica Shop.Yom Ha’atzmaut Service Celebrating Israel’s 60th Anniversary
This event sponsored by ARA will be held at Temple Emanu-El on Thursday, May 8th at 7:30 PM. Rabbi Julie Schwartz and Rabbi Albert Slomovitz will chair this evening’s service. Refreshments to follow.Friday, May 09:
- 6:30 PM – Family Shabbat Dinner
- 8:00 PM – Shabbat Service. Religious school students will be recognized for their work and accomplishments this year. Special recognitions will be given to our 7th Graders and teachers.
Shabbat Service, Shabbat Schmooze…
Shabbat is about community. Feel welcome to arrive as early as 7:30 PM for snacks and socializing as we prepare for Shabbat Services.
Saturday, May 10:
- Chevrah Torah at 9:00 AM. – Shabbat Emor - Leviticus 21:1-22:16. All are welcome.
- Casual Shabbat in the Chapel at 10:00 AM
- Shabbat Service in the Sanctuary at 10:00 AM. During services we will celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of Jason Bohrer.
Sunday, May 11:
- Minyan in the Chapel – 9:15 - 9:30 AM
- Religious School Last Day - 9:15 AM
- End the year as a Mensch. Bring in canned goods in support of Sisterhood’s social action project to benefit the Community Action Center of Sandy Springs. A collection bin will be set up in the Religious School lobby.
- Confirmation Dress Rehearsal in the Sanctuary – 9:15 AM
Focus Groups
Celebrating the past and looking towards the future…As Temple Emanu-El celebrates its 30th birthday, this is the perfect opportunity to reflect upon where we have been and where we will go into the future. We invite you to participate in one of the many focus groups being conducted at Temple Emanu-El.
Help us discover:
- how we are strongest as a congregation
- ways that we can strengthen our community
- how to effectively provide interesting programs and activities
- how to best allocate our resources
- our ritual behaviors and standards
Your input is vital and enables us to continue to shape the congregation so that we all have a voice in our strategic planning process.
All we need now is YOU.
Please share your thoughts and ideas with us following our Annual Meeting. Babysitting will provided by reservation to ext. 204. Contact Beverly Brown at bbrown@temple-emanuel.net or 770-395-1340 x255 to sign up or for more information.
Jazzercise at Temple Emanu-El
1-hour classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays in the social hall at 9:00AM. RSVP to Nikkia Wright, Certified Jazzercise Instructor, at jazz4nikkia@comcast.net. Single class sessions are available at $9/session. Come prepared to have fun!30th Anniversary Gala
Pictures from the 30th Anniversary Gala are now available for viewing and purchasing. If you have any further questions, please contact Janet Stone jbstone1222@bellsouth.net or call the main office at 770-395-1340. To access pictures, visit:http://credentialedmedia.photostockplus.com/event_169319
Coming Weeks
Jr. TEFTY
This is the last event for 2007-2008: Sunday, May 18th from 1:30 – 3:00 PM at WhirlyBall Atlanta, 608 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell, GA 30075. Come out for a fun afternoon and a final farewell to Jeff Aronchick, Jr. TEFTY advisor. Cost is $20 if annual dues are not paid. Please RSVP to jr_tefty@yahoo.com. Anyone who is interested in advising for Jr. TEFTY next school year, please speak with Rabbi Schwartz…it is a lot of fun and a rewarding experience.Graduation 2008
The Atlanta Jewish Times will publish free of charge the names of metro Atlanta Jewish students graduating from high school, college and graduate/professional school during the current academic year. The names will appear in a special edition, Simchas, to be published in mid-June. They will gladly publish a headshot-type photo along with the following information (listed in the order requested): For college/graduate students: Student’s name, school, major, honors and/or organizations, parents’ names and city of residence (specific metro Atlanta suburb), living grandparents and city of residence, and immediate future plans (e.g., job or graduate/professional school). For high school students: Student’s name, school, honors, parents’ names and city of residence (specific metro Atlanta suburb), living grandparents and city of residence, and immediate future plans (e.g., college or other academic program or job). Please do not send graduate information directly to the Atlanta Jewish Times. We require families to provide this information if they choose to be included. DEADLINE: May 19 Email information and photo to: fmemberg@atljewishtimes.com or Mail to: P.O. Box 889308, Atlanta, GA 30356-1308. The Jewish Times also offers paid tribute ad space for families to honor their graduates. Your school, synagogue or organization will receive a donation for each ad placed by a family for one of your graduates. You will receive additional information from the advertising department, or please email jbenjamin@atljewishtimes for more information.Sisterhood
Women's Study GroupThursday, May 15th. We will celebrate Israel's 60th Birthday by enjoying a wonderful Mediterranean lunch and Rabbi Schwartz will have a special engrossing topic. The time is 12:00 - 1:30 PM as usual. We are asking for a $5 contribution/person for the lunch. Make your reservation by sending Susan Wittenstein a check (made out to TE) by mail to 1146 Bordeau Court, Dunwoody, GA 30338. As always, you are welcome to bring your own lunch. Please contact Jackie Granath or Susan Wittenstein at parentspal@mindspring.com with questions. Hope to see you there!
Women’s Study Group will hold another meeting on Thursday, June 12th at noon. This meeting will follow the regular routine – bring your own lunch.
Book Clubs
June 5th "Change of Heart," by Jodi Piccoult 11:30 - 1:30 PM upstairs in the TE board room; bring your lunch. Upcoming dates & selections: July - no meeting (A great time to get ahead on your reading!) August 7th "Jepthe's Daughter" by Naomi Ragen. To get on the Book Club mailing list or for more information call Vicki Siegel at 770-393-1221 or email sisterhoodbookclub@mac.com.
Upcoming Events:
SAVE THE DATE: Women’s Retreat on Saturday, June 14th from 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Nice Jewish Girls – What Would Your Mother Say? Thought-provoking conversation, Artistic expression - light snacks -- Sisterhood Connections. An afternoon exploration of Jewish women’s changing roles from Biblical times to today. Session 1 - Bad Girls of the Bible look at the generational changing moral climate. Session 2 - Woven Traditions in Modern Day Art Led by Temple Emanu-El's own Pomegranate Guild - How creativity is an expression of heritage and religious faith. Session 3 - A Lilith Exclusive - Is E-dating Good for Jewish Women? An inside look at this modern-day Yenta. A Special Presentation The Torah: A Women's Commentary -- a groundbreaking first women’s commentary to cover all individual Torah portions with multiple interpretations from literary to feminist and from scholarly to artistic. To secure your reservation, RSVP to: templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com.Your check must be received in the Temple office by June 2nd. $36 for Sisterhood Members / $40 for Non-Members - No refunds after June 2nd – make checks out to Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood.
Cookbooks are on sale. Get yours now! Purchase in the gift shop or main office. Cost $18. Variety Entertainment Books are also available, $13.
**For more information on all Sisterhood programs and events or if you are interested in helping, please contact Dara Amram at 678-795-9594 or email at templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com.
Brotherhood
Softball season is just around the corner. Temple Emanu-El will be fielding two teams again this year. Practice is this Sunday, May 11 at 9:15 am at Dunwoody Park. The season kicks off June 1. If you are interested in participating, contact Gil Bubis (gbubis@register-akers.com) or Larry Wolfson (larrywolfson@bellsouth.net).Judaica Shop
Gift Shop Hours: Mondays/Wednesdays (4:55-6:40PM), Fridays (9-11AM), Sundays (9-12PM) & by appointment. TE Sisterhood operates a well-stocked, high-quality Judaica Gift Shop which offers a wide range of items to enhance Jewish holiday celebrations, life-cycle events, Simchas and daily life. Sisterhood members enjoy a 10% discount all year long, excluding sale items. For assistance, please contact Samantha Susca at 404-867-0480, Anne Friedlander at 404-966-1516 or email templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com.It is a Tree of Life…and you can be part of it. Located near the memorial wall, it shines in honor of Simchas and each leaf helps Sisterhood. Order forms for leaves and rocks are available in the main office. Cost per leaf is $118 and rocks are $180.
Temple Emanu-El Caring Committee
CARING COMMITTEE – Volunteers are needed to help as occasional substitute callers. It involves contacting congregants to offer assistance while they are experiencing life cycle events. This Mitzvah is very much appreciated by our congregants. If you are interested and can help, please call Ann Fine at 770-457-2786 or Gerri Penn at 770-457-2474.Community
Volunteers needed for Israel @ 60 Atlanta Community Festival & Celebration being held at MJCCA Zaban Park Sunday, May 18th at 12 PM. Join us for a very exciting day as the Atlanta community gathers for the celebration of this historic occasion – the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel. This event for the entire community is possible because of the support of a terrific team of volunteers – including YOU – a very special volunteer who’ll help make this event a success. For more information, please contact the Israel @60 committee at 678-948-4006 or via email at www.atlantaajcc.org.Sunday, May 18 at 4:30 PM, Amit House Rocks, a Jacob Schlanger Mitzvah Maker Production, benefiting students who learn differently. This concert will be held at Paper Mill Grill. Tickets are $7 for three bands with proceeds going to the Amit organization. For more information contact Ginger Schlanger at 770-653-8701 or at ges13@bellsouth.net.
Jewish Community Day and Kosher Day at the Braves on Sunday, May 25th, 1:00 PM. This is a fabulous opportunity for our community to come together for a fantastic event and game featuring the Braves vs. Diamondbacks. This event is sponsored by the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, The Atlanta Kashruth Commission and the Consulate General of Israel. Tickets are available until May 22nd at www.atlantajcc.org. For more information, please contact Jodi Hirschfield at 678-812-3984 or via email at jodi.hirschfield@atlantajcc.org.
Save the date for an exciting and enthusiastic Israeli singing and dancing show at Temple Beth Tikvah on Sunday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. We are proud to host the 2008 community performance of the Israel Scout Friendship Caravan....10 talented and spirited Israeli teens who are wonderfully entertaining for all. Tickets at the door...tell your friends and get ready for an evening of fun and entertainment. For more info, contact Pat at 770-394-3986.