January 30th News
31/01/08 19:46
PLEASE HELP! On March 29, 2008, the
Temple will hold its Gala Event, “Black Tie and
Pearls.” This event is in honor of our 30th
anniversary. The planning committee would like to
recognize the first thirty babies who were named at
Temple Emanu-El, as well as the first thirty Bar or
Bat Mitzvah children. Please call Brenda Graiser at
770-396-0006, if you think your child might fit into
these categories.
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.
Sunday, February 17th at 4:00 pm Come clown around!! Join YFI at the Big Apple Circus for the new show “Celebrate!” at Stone Mountain Park. We have a RINGSIDE SECTION RESERVED BLOCK SEATING!!! $28/pp (children under 3 are free on lap of ticketed adult, one child per lap). If you want more information about the show go to www.bigapplecircus.com, or contact Cara at caraat@aol.com. TICKETS ARE LIMITED SO ORDER NOW! (Tickets will be mailed to you before the show).
The team is honoring the memories of Jill Albert, Debbie Sonenshine and Lori Fierman. The meeting will be held in the Brill downstairs at Temple Emanu-El.
An evening book club has now formed. The first meeting will be on Thursday, February 21st at 7pm at the Starbucks at Orchard Park in Dunwoody – located at Mt. Vernon & Jett Ferry. Please let us know if you would like to attend or are interested in the club.
Thursday, February 14 at 12pm - Women’s Study Group. Please contact Susan Wittenstein at parentspal@mindspring.com for more information.
Sunday, February 24 at 11 am - SAVE THE DATE!! Sisterhood celebrates its members with our Annual Paid Up Event at Temple Emanu-El. Be sure to look for your E-vite. JOIN SISTERHOOD NOW! We are featuring Tina Wasserman. “A highly respected and well-known” cooking instructor. She has been the Food Columnist for Reform Judaism Magazine. Her election in 1994 to Les Dames d’Escoffier, an International Culinary Society that honors women in the food and beverage industry, recognized her reputation as one of the few, outstanding women in the country teaching kosher cooking. Tina will also be on hand after the paid up event to teach a private 2 ½ hour hands on cooking class for an additional cost of $85. Pre–Registration is required.
Do you like to talk on the phone? We need you! We are looking for women to help promote Sisterhood by being a part of the phone tree committee. Please let us know if you are interested. This is an easy commitment that you can do in the comfort of your own home! No meetings!
**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.
This is a great fundraiser for the Schiff Pre-School. For every card that is ordered the pre-school will receive $1.00. The cards cost the same as they do when ordered directly from the Mah Jongg league. The orders will be shipped directly to your home. Small card is $6.50; Large card is $7.50 Please make the check payable to: Schiff Preschool Parent's Group and send order and check to: Amy Leftoff, 615 Water Garden Way, Roswell, GA 30075. Orders must be received by Friday, February 1, 2008.
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 the Temple choir and musicians from our congregation will also participate in this special service.
Sisterhood members enjoy a 10% discount in the Gift Shop all year long (excludes sale merchandise)! Celebrate special holidays and Simchas all year round with items from our gift shop.
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.
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.
Will Lewis volunteers to assist kids on a soccer team. The team was organized for a group of young refugees to encourage them with school work and assimilation in their new environment. Right now there is a need for winter coats for these kids. If you would like to donate clean used or new winter coats, please bring them to the temple. If you have any further questions, please contact Randi Lewis at 404-281-8754.
Friday, February 1:
- 8:00 PM – Shabbat Service – Rabbi Schwartz’s sermon is entitled “Super Bowl, Super Tuesday…Superficial?” During services we will celebrate the naming of Caroline Isabel and Sophia Helene, twin daughters of David and Betsy Preiss and grandchildren of Brenda and Sam Graiser and Yolanda and Sam Preiss.
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, February 2:
- Chevrah Torah at 9:00 AM. – Exodus 21:1-22:3. All are welcome.
- Tot Shabbat Service in Brill Chapel at 9:30 AM.
- 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 Rebecca Shoenthal.
Sunday, February 3:
- Minyan – 9:15-9:30 AM
- Religious School at 9:15 AM
- Oneg 8th Grade Teen Program- 9:15 AM
- Adult Advanced Hebrew Class – 9:30 AM
- Trop Class – 9:30 AM
- Family B’nai Mitzvah Class – 9:30 AM
- First Grade Family Shabbat Program – 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- 4th Grade Mock Wedding – 9:45 AM
- Back to Bible Class – 10:30 AM
- Adult Advanced Beginners Hebrew Class – 11:15 AM–12:00 PM
Jazzercise at Temple Emanu-El
These 1-hour classes will be held on Mondays & 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
A Taste of Judaism
For those curious about Judaism, this FREE, three-session program will be held at congregations throughout Atlanta. In the North Metro area, classes will be held in both Alpharetta and Roswell beginning the week of February 4th. The sessions will be taught by the host congregations’ Rabbis and is open to those not affiliated with a local synagogue – Jews or non-Jews – all are welcome. If you or someone you know are interested please have them contact Pathways to register at 678-812-4161 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.Adult Education
Thursday, February 7th at 7:30 PM – “What Does Judaism Say About…The Idea that God is Not Great?” Come discuss this idea from Christopher Hitchens’ best selling book – whether you have actually read the book or not!Family Shabbat and YFI
The next Family Shabbat will be Friday, February 8th. Bring your family and join YFI for a Social Action Family Shabbat in an effort to make “Thinking of You” bags for 4-5 year old underprivileged children in Fulton County prior to Family Shabbat Services. Nothing to bring - just come help us decorate and fill goodie bags to make a child’s day a little brighter! Do you have any extra “goodies or party favor-like items” to donate for the bags? We would love to use them! If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Cara Abramson at 404 290 6023 or at Caraat@aol.com.Sunday, February 17th at 4:00 pm Come clown around!! Join YFI at the Big Apple Circus for the new show “Celebrate!” at Stone Mountain Park. We have a RINGSIDE SECTION RESERVED BLOCK SEATING!!! $28/pp (children under 3 are free on lap of ticketed adult, one child per lap). If you want more information about the show go to www.bigapplecircus.com, or contact Cara at caraat@aol.com. TICKETS ARE LIMITED SO ORDER NOW! (Tickets will be mailed to you before the show).
New Members, Prospective Members and Members
Saturday, February 9th at 4:00 PM -Celebrating New Members and welcoming Congregants & Prospective Members at Temple Emanu-El. Please join us for our Winter Havdallah Services. At 4:00 PM schmooze – enjoy desserts and coffee and conversation. Havdallah Services will be at 5:00 PM. After services, enjoy delicious desserts and some beverages such as coffee. RSVP appreciated; please call 770-395-1340 x204.“Angels 4 Angels” 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk Informational Meeting
Monday, February 25th at 7:30 PM – This is an informational meeting for “Angels 4 Angels” Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk Team. Debbi Chartash and Melody Maziar want to involve many more people by organizing a team which will raise a minimum of $2200, to help bring awareness to breast cancer, the importance of early detection, and to provide funding for research.The team is honoring the memories of Jill Albert, Debbie Sonenshine and Lori Fierman. The meeting will be held in the Brill downstairs at Temple Emanu-El.
Prague and Minsk Trip:
Rabbi Schwartz will be leading a trip to Prague and Minsk. Jackie Granath has arranged for this wonderful Jewish Heritage Tour July 19th -29th 2008. Please call or e-mail Jackie with any questions, 770-394-0541 or j-granath@comcast.net. Please bring other family members and friends. It is not necessary to be a member of Temple Emanu-El to participate in the trip.Sisterhood
Book Club - February 7th at 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM - “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak Everyone is invited; come whether you read the book or not. We meet downstairs in the Board Room. 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.An evening book club has now formed. The first meeting will be on Thursday, February 21st at 7pm at the Starbucks at Orchard Park in Dunwoody – located at Mt. Vernon & Jett Ferry. Please let us know if you would like to attend or are interested in the club.
Thursday, February 14 at 12pm - Women’s Study Group. Please contact Susan Wittenstein at parentspal@mindspring.com for more information.
Sunday, February 24 at 11 am - SAVE THE DATE!! Sisterhood celebrates its members with our Annual Paid Up Event at Temple Emanu-El. Be sure to look for your E-vite. JOIN SISTERHOOD NOW! We are featuring Tina Wasserman. “A highly respected and well-known” cooking instructor. She has been the Food Columnist for Reform Judaism Magazine. Her election in 1994 to Les Dames d’Escoffier, an International Culinary Society that honors women in the food and beverage industry, recognized her reputation as one of the few, outstanding women in the country teaching kosher cooking. Tina will also be on hand after the paid up event to teach a private 2 ½ hour hands on cooking class for an additional cost of $85. Pre–Registration is required.
Do you like to talk on the phone? We need you! We are looking for women to help promote Sisterhood by being a part of the phone tree committee. Please let us know if you are interested. This is an easy commitment that you can do in the comfort of your own home! No meetings!
**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.
Brotherhood
Men’s Discussion Group Meeting on Thursday, February 28th at 7:30 PM.Schiff Preschool
ORDER YOUR 2008 MAH JONGG CARD!This is a great fundraiser for the Schiff Pre-School. For every card that is ordered the pre-school will receive $1.00. The cards cost the same as they do when ordered directly from the Mah Jongg league. The orders will be shipped directly to your home. Small card is $6.50; Large card is $7.50 Please make the check payable to: Schiff Preschool Parent's Group and send order and check to: Amy Leftoff, 615 Water Garden Way, Roswell, GA 30075. Orders must be received by Friday, February 1, 2008.
30th Anniversary Shabbat Service
SAVE THE DATEFriday, 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 the Temple choir and musicians from our congregation will also participate in this special service.
Judaica Shop
Contact: Samantha Susca 404/867-0480 or email templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com. If you are interested in volunteering in the shop please email sisterhood or call. Hours: Monday/Wednesday (4:55-6:40pm), Friday (9-11am) & Sunday's (9-12pm) & by appointment.Sisterhood members enjoy a 10% discount in the Gift Shop all year long (excludes sale merchandise)! Celebrate special holidays and Simchas all year round with items from our gift shop.
The New Variety Entertainment Coupon Book
The new Variety Entertainment Coupon Book good through July 31, 2008 is now 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 make great gifts and save you money, introduce you to new, interesting places.“Serving It Up Sisterhood Style” Cookbook
Cookbooks have arrived and are on sale now! We’re proud to present our second cookbook with recipes from our Sisterhood as well as other Temple Emanu-El members! This cookbook includes over 375 wonderful recipes that are sure to be a hit in your house! These cookbooks would make a fantastic gift to your friends & family. Purchase in the Gift Shop or Temple Office. Cost $18.Social Action Community
Temple Emanu-El Social Action Committee - We need your help! Have you ever wondered where your next meal will come from? Have you thought about how it would feel to sleep in frigid temperatures? People without homes experience this everyday – we at Temple Emanu- El do not. 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. “Yad B'Yad, Hand in Hand we work together to make the world better.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.
Community
Wednesday, February 6th ,2008 - Atlanta Celebrates 60 Years of Israel at Center Stage with Israeli Fusion Band Ha Dag Nachash. Doors open at 7PM and show begins at 8PM. Tickets can be purchased now at www.ShalomAtlanta.org/concert. The cost is $20 for general admission.Will Lewis volunteers to assist kids on a soccer team. The team was organized for a group of young refugees to encourage them with school work and assimilation in their new environment. Right now there is a need for winter coats for these kids. If you would like to donate clean used or new winter coats, please bring them to the temple. If you have any further questions, please contact Randi Lewis at 404-281-8754.