March 13th News
13/03/08 19:50
30th Anniversary Shabbat Service
PLAN TO ATTEND!Friday, March 14 at 8:00 PM – Temple Emanu-El will hold a special 3oth Anniversary Shabbat Service featuring original music composed by special guest, Cantor Robbie Solomon, internationally known composer of Jewish songs and choral works. Cantor Benjamin Adler along with Cantor Robbie Solomon, the temple choir and musicians from our congregation will participate in this special Service.
The Megillah Reading According to Walt Disney
Thursday, March 20 – Dinner at 6:00 PM; Purim Shpiel and Megillah Reading at 7:00 PM featuring our very own fabulous clergy and talented staff. Advanced reservations are required for dinner. Vibe Entertainment with dancing following the Shpeil. Come join the fun. $8/Adult $5/Child. Please RSVP by March 14th at 770-395-1340 ext. 204.30th Anniversary Gala
Haven’t made your reservation yet for the 30th Anniversary Gala? Respond as soon as possible so we can include you. We look forward to celebrating with everyone at Temple Emanu-El’s 30th Anniversary. Don’t miss this spectacular evening “Dancing With the Stars.”YOUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE
Friday, March 14:
- 8:00 PM – 30th Anniversary Special Musical Shabbat Service.
Shabbat Service, Shabbat Schmooze…
Shabbat is about community. Feel welcome to arrive as early as 7:30pm for snacks and socializing as we prepare for Shabbat Services.
Saturday, March 15:
- Chevrah Torah at 9:00 AM. – Vayikra - - Shabbat Zachor - Leviticus 1:1-2:16. All are welcome.
- Casual Shabbat Service in the Chapel at 10:00 AM.
- Shabbat Service in the Sanctuary at 10:00 AM. During Services we will celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Allie Teilhaber.
- Tefty Ball in the Social Hall at 7:00 PM.
Sunday, March 16:
- Minyan in the Chapel – 9:15 - 9:30 AM
- Religious School and 8th Grade ONEG - 9:15 AM
- Adult Advanced Hebrew Class in Room 133 – 9:30 AM
- Trop Class in the Chapel – 9:30 AM
- Back to Bible Class in Room 133 - 10:30 AM
- Tapestry - Jewish Survival Guide for Interfaith Families –“What’s Really Supposed to Happen at a Bar/Bat Mitzvah?” in the Board Room – 10:30 AM
- Adult Advanced Beginners Hebrew Class in Room 133 – 11:15 AM
- First Dance Productions Of Atlanta in the Room 155 – 11:15 AM
- Purim Carnival in the Social Hall - 12:00 - 2:00 PM
- Sisterhood Making Hamentashen in the Kitchen – 7:00 PM
Jazzercise at Temple Emanu-El
These 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!Tapestry – Jewish Survival Guide for the Interfaith Families
Tapestry Events - Temple Emanu-El has created a series of discussions throughout the year on important issues for interfaith families. Sundays, from 10:30–11:45 AM, March 16 - “What’s Really Supposed to Happen at a Bar/Bat Mitzvah?” and March 23 – “What are the Really Important Jewish Beliefs?”Shalom Baby Program
Be the First to Greet the Future of Atlanta’s Jewish Community. Shalom Baby is looking for volunteers who speak with a smile, love our community, and love babies. Temple Emanu-El along with The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, and Jewish community organizations have teamed up to launch a new program, Shalom Baby.This project will extend a hand of friendship to young Jewish families who have recently experienced the birth or adoption of a child. Volunteers will deliver a beautiful gift bag to the new family also passing along wisdom and community resources. All volunteers will attend a brief training and may choose the number and locations of visits. For more information, contact Jessica Dickson, Young Family Programming Specialist for the MJCCA and Shalom Baby Project Coordinator at Jessica.Dickson@atlantajcc.org or 678.812.4173.
Girl Scout Shabbat Service
On Friday, March 21st 8:00 PM, during Shabbat services the Girl Scouts will be recognized. All Girl Scouts are invited to come dressed in uniform.Coming Weeks
Help in Temple Emanu-El’s future! As Temple Emanu-El celebrates its 30th birthday, it is the perfect opportunity to reflect upon where we have been and where we will go in the future. To begin this reflective process, we are hosting a series of focus groups to hear from you. The focus groups will be held at a variety of times and places in order to allow as many congregants as possible to attend. By looking at the information that is gathered in these focus groups, we can assess the ways that we are strongest as a congregation as well as the ways that we can strengthen our community. This information can become very useful for planning programs, allocating resources, and determining our ritual behaviors and standards. While immediate changes are not expected as a result of this process, everyone’s input enables us to continue to shape the congregation so that we all have a voice. The clergy are especially committed to this experience because it reflects our commitment to share leadership and the spirit of Reform Judaism. Please call the temple reservation line and leave your name and phone number, if you wish to participate: 770-395-1340, ext. 204.Sisterhood
Book Club - Upcoming reading selections: April 3 - “The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara” by David Kertzer; May 1 -“Thirteenth Hour” by Barbara Sofer11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Everyone is invited. We meet upstairs in the Board Room at TE. Bring your lunch. To get on the Book Club mailing list or for more information call Vicki Siegel at 770-393-1221 or email at sisterhoodbookclub@mac.com.
Volunteer Opportunities for upcoming events– Please let us know if you are interested in any of these: Phone tree committee, Women’s Seder is Sunday 4/13, Clergy and Staff Appreciation Week 5/12 -16, Lag B’Omer Picnic Sunday 5/4, Cans for Cookies Monday 5/5: 5-7 PM, Women’s Havdallah Retreat Saturday 6/7
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, March 16 at 7PM at TE. Share in the tradition! Grandmothers, Mothers, Daughters, Granddaughters – Annual Hamentashen Making – We need lots of help! RSVP appreciated ASAP. Bring rolling pins. Baking sheets, and shoes boxes.
Sunday, April 13 at 5:30PM - Women’s Seder led by Rabbi Schwartz and Rabbi Nemhauser – an event not to be missed. Journey to Pesach - Share in the tradition! Come grandmothers, mothers, daughters, and granddaughters. Confirmation points available. Further details and evite coming soon.
Cookbooks are on sale now! They’re going fast – Get yours now! Purchase in the gift shop or temple 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
DADS AND KIDS AFTERNOON AT THE HAWKS - It's a Father-Child afternoon at the Hawks game on Sunday, March 30th as the Hawks take on the New York Knicks. Tip-off is at 4:00 PM, and it's Gatorade Cooler Bag Day for the kids. To sign up, e-mail Sandy Zusmann at zusmann1@mindspring.com.BROTHERHOOD INVESTMENT CLUB - Brotherhood is launching a parent-child investment club. Children age 13 and older can participate with their fathers, but you don't have to have a child to be a part of the club. If you are interested in becoming a member of the investment club, e-mail Gil Bubis at GBubis@register-akers.com
Judaica Shop
Gift Shop Hours: Monday/Wednesday (4:55-6:40PM), Friday (9-11AM) & Sunday's (9-12PM) & by appointment. TE Sisterhood operates a well-stocked, high-quality Judaica Gift Shop as a service to the congregation and a way of raising funds for the synagogue. The shop offers a wide range of items to enhance Jewish holiday celebrations, life-cycle events, and daily life. Celebrate special holidays and Simchas all year round with items from our gift shop. Sisterhood members enjoy a 10% discount in the Gift Shop all year long! This excludes sale merchandise. For assistance, please contact: Samantha Susca at 404/867-0480 or Anne Friedlander at 404/966-1516 or email templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com.This is your opportunity – Bring a friend and volunteer in the gift shop. Get a first hand look at new merchandise arriving daily. Email sisterhood or call. See available dates below.
- 7-Mar, Friday, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
- 17-Mar, Monday, 4:55 - 6:40 PM
- 21-Mar, Friday, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
It is a Tree of Life…and you can be part of it. Located by the main office, it shines in honor of Simchas and each leaf helps Sisterhood. Order forms for leaves and rocks are available in the front office. Cost per leaf is $118 and rocks are $180.