Host Committee

Do you love Temple Emanu-El? Come and share your enthusiasm for our spiritual home by joining the Host Committee. From greeting guests at temple events to helping newcomers find their place in our congregation, we can use your spirit and assistance. Please contact Alyson or Chuck Pollack at alypal@bellsouth.net or 770-664-7707, or look for them at Friday Night Services.
 

30th Anniversary Shabbat Celebration Service CD

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. CDs can also be purchased in the Judaica Shop.
 

Friday, June 13:

• 8:00 PM – Casual Shabbat Service

 
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, June 14:

• Chevrah Torah at 9:00 AM. – Shabbat Beha’alotecha - Numbers 8:1-9:14. All are welcome. 
• Casual Shabbat in the Chapel at 10:00 AM.

 
 

Brotherhood

Brotherhood Golf Tournament
The Brotherhood Golf Tournament will be held Monday, June 16 at Chateau Elan.  The cost to play is $125 per golfer.  Hole sponsorships are $1,250 and include four playing slots.  All proceeds go to support the creation of a Brotherhood Scholarship Fund, which will offer grants and loans to Temple Emanu- El families to help offset the high cost of college.  Tee-off is at 1:00 pm.  Lunch and dinner will be provided.  To register, or for more information, contact Sandy Zusmann at zusmann1@mindspring.com.
 

Special Friday Night Shabbat Service

On June 20 during Friday evening Shabbat service at 8:00PM, we will be calling up to the bimah for blessing all high school teenagers who are going on a summer trip to Israel. Anyone who has recently returned from the spring March of the Living are also invited to participate.
 

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!
 

Coming Weeks

 

Sisterhood

Sisterhood is wrapping up a fantastic year. Thank you to all of our members and active volunteers for making it a successful year.  Look for 2008-09 membership and calendar information in the coming months.
 
Book Club - Upcoming reading calendar & dates of our meetings:
August 7th "Jepthe's Daughter" by Naomi Ragen
September 4th "Sotah" by Naomi Ragen
October 2nd "Song of Names" by Norman Lebrecht
November 6th   "Haven" by Ruth Gruber
 
All meetings are 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; bring your lunch and join us!  You don't have to have read the book to attend.  Join us for a great time and interesting discussion.  To RSVP & get on the Book Club email list, contact Vicki Siegel at sisterhoodbookclub@mac.com
 
**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.
 

Judaica Shop

The Judaica Shop has switched over to summer hours which are by appointment only. 
 
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 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.
 

Caring Committee

Volunteers are needed to help as occasional substitute callers to contact 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

We are proud to host the 2008 community performance of the Israel Scout Friendship Caravan, an exciting and enthusiastic Israeli singing and dancing show featuring 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 to be held at Temple Beth Tikvah on Sunday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. For more info, contact Pat at 770-394-3986. 
 
The Amit Program is looking for individuals who love working with young children and who have a little extra time on their hands.  The Jewish community of Atlanta is very fortunate to have so many preschools that are accepting of children with special needs.  However, many of these children can only attend the preschools if they are accompanied by a shadow.  A shadow is an individual who spends the day with the child in the classroom helping them to interact with the other children and participate in all activities.
 
If you love working with kids and are available from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, three to five days a week, please call the Amit office at: 404-961-9966 or email: amit@amitatlanta.org. Training will be provided. No previous experience is necessary.