Friday, October 26:

Shabbat Service. Shabbat Shmooze…
Shabbat is about community. Feel welcome to arrive as early as 7:30pm for snacks and socializing as we prepare for Shabbat Services.

•  Shabbat Service - 8:00 PM.  Rabbi’s Schwartz’ sermon is entitled “Fires and Fears – For What Should We Pray?”

Saturday, October 27:

• Chevrah Torah at 9:00 AM – Genesis 18:1-18:33.  All are welcome.
• Shabbat Service in the Sanctuary at 10:00 AM.  During Services we will celebrate the B’nai Mitzvah of Jason Kohn & Sara Cowie-Weiss.  
• Casual Shabbat Service in the Chapel at 10:00 AM. 

Sunday, October 28:

• Minyan – 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM
• Religious School at 9:15 AM
• Oneg 8th Grade Teen Program- 9:15 AM
• Adult Advanced Hebrew Class – 9:30 AM
• Family B’nai Mitzvah Class #2 – 9:30 AM
• Kindergarten Family Program – 9:30 AM
• Back to Bible Class – 10:30 AM
• Jewish Survival Guide Class – 10:30 AM – 11:45 PM      
• Adult Advanced Beginners Hebrew Class – 11:15 AM – 12:00PM

Coming Weeks 

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. 
 

A Taste of Judaism–for Your Unaffiliated Friends and Family

For those curious about Judaism, this FREE, three-session program will be held at congregations throughout Atlanta, beginning in Mid-October. The class will be taught by the host congregations’ Rabbis and is open to the Unaffiliated only–Jews or non-Jews–all are welcome.  Please take advantage of this opportunity to reach out to your extended family members, future in-laws, neighbors and friends and offer them a “Taste” of what makes Judaism so special!  If you know of someone that you think may benefit from Taste please have them contact Pathways at 770-395-2664 or email: tasteofjudaism@pathwaysatlanta.org.

Taste of Judaism was developed by the Union for Reform Judaism. The program is supported and co-sponsored by the URJ and the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.”
 

“JEWISH SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE NON-JEW, NEW JEW AND RETURNING JEW”

Sunday October 28, and November 4, 2007 from 10:30 am to 11:45 pm.  Don’t miss the last two lectures in this series.  On October 28th Rabbi Schwartz will hold an “Ask the Rabbi” session to answer our questions, and on November 4th, Rabbi Colbert will discuss “Symbolism in the Sanctuary.”  Many have already sent in their questions, but if you have a question that you would like answered this Sunday, please email Rabbi Schwartz at:  jschwartz@temple-emanuel.net.  This series is open to members and non-members, so if you have friends that may be interested, please invite them to join us.
 

Schiff Preschool Open House

You're invited to an OPEN HOUSE for the Schiff Preschool for the 2008-2009 school year.  Tuesday, November 6, 10:30AM, in the Board Room.  RSVP to Ruthanne at 770-352-9303 or rwarnick@temple-emanuel.net.
 

Temple Emanu-El’s YFI (Young Families Initiative) and Sisterhood present: Ladies Night Out!

An evening of Instructional Jewelry Design, Dessert, and Wine Wednesday, November 7 - 7:30pm – 9:30pm Spruill Center for the Arts, Dunwoody (next to Dunwoody Library on Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.) $25 per person RSVP by Fri. Oct. 26: via check made out to Sheila Cohen 2395 Briarleigh Way, Atlanta, GA 30338 For more information, call Wendy 770-300-3324, smay2004@bellsouth.net. Check must be received by 10/26 to hold your place Hurry!  Event limited to 40 people.  Please arrive promptly.

Sisterhood

SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, November 15th 6-8pm 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.
 
You Are Invited To the 1st Meeting of the NEW SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB Thursday, November 8 11:30 AM  - 1:30 PM     (bring your lunch and a drink) Temple Emanu-El Board Room (lower level) We're kicking off our new Sisterhood Book Club and we need smart, interesting and fun women like YOU! We've had a great response but there's still room for you.  Be at our first meeting and find out the title of our first book so you can start reading. This is going to be a lively, energizing and enjoyable book club so be sure to RSVP to Sisterhood or call Vicki Siegel  770-393-1221
 
Last chance to purchase the Variety Entertainment Coupon Book for July 1, 2007 through January 31, 2008 is October 31st. They are available for purchase in the temple office and the gift shop at a cost of only $13.00.  This is a project of Sisterhood and your support helps Sisterhood help Temple Emanu-El.  Many new restaurants and old favorites are included as well as entertainment and golf.  These books save you money, introduce you to new, interesting places and make great gifts as well.
 
Thursday November 15 - 12pm Women's Study Group. Please contact Susan Wittenstein at parentspal@mindspring.com for more information. 
 
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 by October 29.
 

Hallelu Atlanta

Tickets are going fast…
A musical celebration of the synagogue and Jewish spirit, will take place at the fabulous Fox Theatre on Sunday, November 4 at 3:30 PM.  It will be headlined by musical personalities: Theodore Bikel, Debbie Friedman, Craig Taubman, Joshua Nelson, Neshama Carlebach, Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi, Josh Nelson, Mare Winningham, 200-voice community choir.  Limited tickets are now available on a through the synagogue office at a cost of $20 per ticket.

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
 

Judaica Shop

We are looking for volunteers to help with various Judaica Shop responsibilities. 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 Sundays 9:15am - 12:00pm and Mondays/Wednesdays 4:55pm-6:40pm.  By appointment call Samantha Susca 404/867-0480
 

Drivers Needed

We have congregants who are unable to drive at night who would like to attend Friday evening Shabbat Services or special programs.  If you would be willing to drive any of these congregants, please contact Sunni Abelman in the temple office at 770-395-1340.  Thank you in advance for this Mitzvah.
 
If you are a congregant in need of a ride to Friday evening Shabbat Services or a special program, please contact Sunni Abelman in the temple office at 770-395-1340, by Wednesday of the week prior to Services.
 

Social Action Community

CARING COMMITTEE – We desperately 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 chavarah 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.