November 14th News
14/11/07 19:04
NOTE: The Temple office will close at
1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 21st and will be
closed November 22nd and November
23rd.
Do you play a musical instrument? Want to have fun? Want to really inspire people? If so, Join the JAM! The next Shabbat JAM will be Friday, November 30, 8:00 PM. Rehearsals: Thursdays, November 15 and 29, 7:30 PM. All interested musicians please contact Cantor Adler at 770-395-1340, ext. 211 or Shayne Kohout at 770-395-1240, ext. 202.
**For more information on all Sisterhood programs and events or you are interested in helping please contact Dara Amram by email at templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com or 678/795-9594.
Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for committee members to help plan a Mah Jong Tournament. Let us know if you are interested!
SAVE THE DATE!
Chanukah Celebration Sunday, December 2 - 7pm. More details to TBA.
The Sisterhood Book Club is off to a wonderful start and we’re reading our first book. You are invited to join us, it’s not too late. Our next meeting is on Thursday, December 6th from 11:30 – 1:30. We meet downstairs in the Board Room. Bring your lunch and a drink. 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
It is a Tree of Life … and you can be a 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.
Join us November 16th for a Taste of Italy! Dinner will begin at 6 o’clock and feature a delicious pasta bar and vegetarian lasagna followed by a family service at 6:45. The cost of dinner is $9 for adults and $5 for children over 3 years if you RSVP by November 10th. Without a reservation dinner will be $10 per adult and $6 per child at the door. Please RSVP to familyshabbat@yahoo.com and indicate if your child would like a speaking or non-speaking role in the service.
For more information or to join our committee, please contact:
Jodi Miller at JodiBU87@yahoo.com or 770-671-1969
Or Cyndi Sterne at cshapiro123@hotmail.com or 770-668-9586
Rabbi Schwartz will be our teacher as we answer the question: “What does Judaism say about how illegal immigrants and our responsibilities and obligations as Jews?”
That’s the topic of our next Adult Education program in this series, Thursday, December 13th, 7:30-9PM in Social Hall 3, at Temple Emanu-El.
Sisterhood members enjoy a 10% discount in the Gift Shop all year long! Celebrate special holidays and Simchas all year round with items from our gift shop. Regular Gift shop hours coincide with Religious School: The Gift Shop hours are Mondays/Wednesdays 4:55pm-6:40pm, Sundays 9:00am-12:00pm and Friday’s 9-11am. By appointment call Samantha Susca 404/867-0480.
The Atlanta program will begin in late January, 2008 and will be run by JOI in partnership with the local organization, Pathways: The Interfaith Family Network of Greater Atlanta. Pathways is a new community initiative presented by the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta and funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.
For further information about Grandparents Circle, please call Rachelle at 770-395-2664 or e-mail Suzette at suzette.cohen@atlantajcc.org. To learn about other Pathways programs, visit www.pathwaysatlanta.org.
Volunteer at the Temple Shelter.
The Temple Shelter is a great way to get kids and adults involved in our community. Temple Emanu-El needs groups of 4 or more to cook and serve dinner for the residents of The Temple Shelter. Each group will be asked to prepare a full dinner for 50 residents, and then bring their dinners to the shelter and serve the residents.
This is a great way for chavurah groups and school friends to share a true mitzvah.
This is a first come first serve basis, so don’t delay!
For more information please contact Teri Edelstein at msedel@gmail.com or
770-734-0377
Temple Emanu-el will serve and cook dinner on the 20th of each month
October through April.
Please donate Kroger, Publix, Wal-Mart, & Target gift cards in denominations of $10 or more to help the families of the Interfaith Outreach Home. The Interfaith Outreach Home is a facility that helps homeless families get back on their feet during their year long program. The cards will help buy groceries, cleaning supplies, school supplies, and many other necessary household items. Please leave all donations in the Social Action mailbox in the temple office.
Would you like to participate with the Garden Isaiah, but don't have a green thumb? Then we have a job for you! Our Isaiah Gardeners are looking for volunteers to take our freshly picked vegetables to the Community Action Center on a regular basis. If you can do this mitzvah once a summer, once a week, or somewhere in between, please contact Marci Gaither (mdgaither@comcast.net or 770-619-0275) and let her know! We usually pick once or twice a week. The veggies can be picked up at Temple Emanu-El and taken to the CAC, which accepts donations between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Docent-led tours for adult, religious school groups and youth groups can be scheduled by going to the Web site: www.holocaust.georgia.gov.
Volunteer opportunities are available. No experience is required to become a volunteer and training is provided. For more information on volunteering or group tours please contact: Frances Little, flittle@co.dekalb.ga.us, or at 404- 370-3057 or Sandra Craine at 404 370-3012.
Thursday, November 15:
- Women’s Study Group at 12:00 PM. Please contact Susan Wittenstein at parentspal@mindspring.com for information.
- Sisterhood A Night of Shopping 4:00–8:00 PM – details to follow.
- Taste of Judaism in Room 232 at 7:00 PM.
- Jam Rehearsal at 7:30 PM.
- Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class at 7:30 PM.
- Men’s Discussion Group at 7:30 PM.
Friday, November 16:
- Preschool Thanksgiving Program in Sanctuary at 11:00 AM.
- Family Shabbat Dinner at 6:00 PM – details to follow.
- Family Shabbat Service – 6:45 PM.
- Shabbat Service led by TEFTY - 8:00 PM. Rabbi’s Schwartz’s sermon is entitled “Life is Not Scored Like the SATS.”
Saturday, November 17:
- Chevrah Torah at 9:00 AM – Genesis 28:10-30:13. All are welcome.
- Shabbat Service in the Sanctuary at 10:00 AM. During Services we will celebrate the B’not Mitzvah of Lillie Fleishman and Ariel Pinsky.
- Casual Shabbat Service in the Chapel at 10:00 AM.
Sunday, November 18:
- No Religious school
Coming Weeks
Shabbat JAM
ATTENTION ALL ADULTS AND TEENSDo you play a musical instrument? Want to have fun? Want to really inspire people? If so, Join the JAM! The next Shabbat JAM will be Friday, November 30, 8:00 PM. Rehearsals: Thursdays, November 15 and 29, 7:30 PM. All interested musicians please contact Cantor Adler at 770-395-1340, ext. 211 or Shayne Kohout at 770-395-1240, ext. 202.
Rabbi Schwartz’s Monday Study
Please join Rabbi Schwartz every Monday from 10AM - 11AM. The topic discussed will be “Understanding God from the Perspective of Different Jewish Theologians." Any one interested should e-mail Jackie Granath at j-granth@comcast.net or call 770 394 0541.Sisterhood
Thursday, November 15th 4-8pm Sisterhood presents a Night of shopping and schmoozing in our Judaica Shop. Bring your friends, family & neighbors. Complimentary wine, cheese, and refreshments. Shop accepts cash/check and…. Yes, Credit Cards!!! An event not to be missed!**For more information on all Sisterhood programs and events or you are interested in helping please contact Dara Amram by email at templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com or 678/795-9594.
Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for committee members to help plan a Mah Jong Tournament. Let us know if you are interested!
SAVE THE DATE!
Chanukah Celebration Sunday, December 2 - 7pm. More details to TBA.
The Sisterhood Book Club is off to a wonderful start and we’re reading our first book. You are invited to join us, it’s not too late. Our next meeting is on Thursday, December 6th from 11:30 – 1:30. We meet downstairs in the Board Room. Bring your lunch and a drink. 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
It is a Tree of Life … and you can be a 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.
Brotherhood
BROTHERHOOD NIGHT AT THE THRASHERS. Join Brotherhood for a night at the Thrashers game on Thursday, November 29 against the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 pm. $32 gets you a ticket to the game and a Thrashers shirt. RSVP to Sandy Zusmann at zusmann1@mindspring.com to reserve your spot.Family Shabbat
Family Shabbat is off to a great start, thanks to you!Join us November 16th for a Taste of Italy! Dinner will begin at 6 o’clock and feature a delicious pasta bar and vegetarian lasagna followed by a family service at 6:45. The cost of dinner is $9 for adults and $5 for children over 3 years if you RSVP by November 10th. Without a reservation dinner will be $10 per adult and $6 per child at the door. Please RSVP to familyshabbat@yahoo.com and indicate if your child would like a speaking or non-speaking role in the service.
For more information or to join our committee, please contact:
Jodi Miller at JodiBU87@yahoo.com or 770-671-1969
Or Cyndi Sterne at cshapiro123@hotmail.com or 770-668-9586
Adult Education
Israel put up a fence to keep terrorists out. Why shouldn’t America put up a fence along its Mexican border for the same reason and to keep out illegal immigrants? Is there a difference? Do God and the Torah command us to be responsible for the welfare of everyone in our midst, even if they are not here legally?Rabbi Schwartz will be our teacher as we answer the question: “What does Judaism say about how illegal immigrants and our responsibilities and obligations as Jews?”
That’s the topic of our next Adult Education program in this series, Thursday, December 13th, 7:30-9PM in Social Hall 3, at Temple Emanu-El.
Judaica Shop
We are looking for volunteers to help in the Judaica Shop Monday & Wednesday (4:55-6:40pm), Friday (9-11am) & Sunday's (9-12pm). No long term commitment required! Please let us know if you are interested. Please email sisterhood or call Samantha Susca 404/867-0480.Sisterhood members enjoy a 10% discount in the Gift Shop all year long! Celebrate special holidays and Simchas all year round with items from our gift shop. Regular Gift shop hours coincide with Religious School: The Gift Shop hours are Mondays/Wednesdays 4:55pm-6:40pm, Sundays 9:00am-12:00pm and Friday’s 9-11am. By appointment call Samantha Susca 404/867-0480.
The Grandparents Circle is Coming to Atlanta!
With the growth of intermarried households far outpacing in married Jewish households in Atlanta, the community recognizes that more must be done to support intermarried couples and their families - including the parents of Jews who have intermarried. The Jewish Outreach Institute (JOI) has developed the “Grandparents Circle” program, which offers free education and support to help Jewish grandparents share their Judaism in an effort to nurture and in some cases establish their grandchildren’s Jewish identities. The program creates a warm and supportive community of grandparents and can improve participant’s relationships with their adult children and grandchildren as well.The Atlanta program will begin in late January, 2008 and will be run by JOI in partnership with the local organization, Pathways: The Interfaith Family Network of Greater Atlanta. Pathways is a new community initiative presented by the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta and funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.
For further information about Grandparents Circle, please call Rachelle at 770-395-2664 or e-mail Suzette at suzette.cohen@atlantajcc.org. To learn about other Pathways programs, visit www.pathwaysatlanta.org.
Social Action Community
CARING COMMITTEE – We need volunteers to help as occasional substitute callers. It involves contacting congregants to offer assistance while they are experiencing life cycle events such as weddings, births, illnesses or deaths. This Mitzvah is very appreciated by our congregants and our Committee. If you are interested, please call Ann Fine at 770-457-2786 or Gerri Penn at 770-457-2474.Volunteer at the Temple Shelter.
The Temple Shelter is a great way to get kids and adults involved in our community. Temple Emanu-El needs groups of 4 or more to cook and serve dinner for the residents of The Temple Shelter. Each group will be asked to prepare a full dinner for 50 residents, and then bring their dinners to the shelter and serve the residents.
This is a great way for chavurah groups and school friends to share a true mitzvah.
This is a first come first serve basis, so don’t delay!
For more information please contact Teri Edelstein at msedel@gmail.com or
770-734-0377
Temple Emanu-el will serve and cook dinner on the 20th of each month
October through April.
Please donate Kroger, Publix, Wal-Mart, & Target gift cards in denominations of $10 or more to help the families of the Interfaith Outreach Home. The Interfaith Outreach Home is a facility that helps homeless families get back on their feet during their year long program. The cards will help buy groceries, cleaning supplies, school supplies, and many other necessary household items. Please leave all donations in the Social Action mailbox in the temple office.
Would you like to participate with the Garden Isaiah, but don't have a green thumb? Then we have a job for you! Our Isaiah Gardeners are looking for volunteers to take our freshly picked vegetables to the Community Action Center on a regular basis. If you can do this mitzvah once a summer, once a week, or somewhere in between, please contact Marci Gaither (mdgaither@comcast.net or 770-619-0275) and let her know! We usually pick once or twice a week. The veggies can be picked up at Temple Emanu-El and taken to the CAC, which accepts donations between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Anne Frank Exhibit
Experience history by touring the internationally acclaimed Anne Frank in the World: 1929-1945 Exhibit located in the Old Courthouse on the Square in downtown Decatur. This unique exhibit reveals the lessons of the Holocaust through Anne Frank's eyes to reinforce the universal message of tolerance, human rights and mutual respect.Docent-led tours for adult, religious school groups and youth groups can be scheduled by going to the Web site: www.holocaust.georgia.gov.
Volunteer opportunities are available. No experience is required to become a volunteer and training is provided. For more information on volunteering or group tours please contact: Frances Little, flittle@co.dekalb.ga.us, or at 404- 370-3057 or Sandra Craine at 404 370-3012.