March 6th News
07/03/08 16:40
Please note that Daylight Savings starts
Sunday, so set your clocks one hour ahead on Saturday
night before you turn in for the night.
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.
This is your last week to place your ad in our Anniversary Heirloom Book. Please email Rebekah Dickinson at Rebekah.dickinson@yahoo.com. You can email your copy to her and send your check or credit card information to the temple office. Remember this is our main FUNDRAISER for this year. Please be supportive of our efforts. For any questions, please call Rebekah Dickinson at 678-691-1187 or Beverly Brown at 770-395-1340.
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
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.
5th Grade Temple Inn
Calling all 5th graders! Immediately after family Services on March 7, we will have a special 5th Grade Temple Inn. It will include an art activity, games, a move and a sleepover. You will need to bring your sleeping bag, pillow, PJs and toothbrush. Pick up for all Temple Inn participants will be on Saturday (3/8) at 11:00am following a casual Chapel Service with family and friends. Don’t miss out; RSVP to Familyshabbat@yahoo.com today!
• 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 B’nai Mitzvah of Alec Rubin and Evan Young.
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.
11:30 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.
Wednesday, March 12, Game Night from 7-10PM at TE –Mah Jongg, Bridge, Scrabble, Bunco, or Your Choice $10 per person Bring your own foursome or we’ll match you to a group! Cash Prizes, Refreshments, & Lots of Fun!
Thursday, March 13 at 12pm at Temple Emanu-El - Women’s Study Group. Please contact Susan Wittenstein at parentspal@mindspring.com for more information.
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 5pm-7pm, Women’s Havdallah Retreat Saturday 6/7
**For more information on all Sisterhood programs and events or if you are interested in helping, please contact Dara Amram by email at 678/795-9594 or email at templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com.
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
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.
Anniversary Heirloom Book
ATTENTION, ATTENTION….This is your last week to place your ad in our Anniversary Heirloom Book. Please email Rebekah Dickinson at Rebekah.dickinson@yahoo.com. You can email your copy to her and send your check or credit card information to the temple office. Remember this is our main FUNDRAISER for this year. Please be supportive of our efforts. For any questions, please call Rebekah Dickinson at 678-691-1187 or Beverly Brown at 770-395-1340.
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
Year End Statements
NOTE: By now you should have received your Temple Emanu-El 2007 year-end statement. It has recently come to our attention that due to a systemic error, High Holiday tickets were classified as non-tax deductible. Please note when filing your income tax return, that any separately purchased High Holiday ticket(s) are in fact tax deductible. If you would like a corrected copy of your statement, please call Karen Wolf at ext.232. We apologize for any inconvenience this error may have caused.Friday, March 07:
- 6:00 PM – Family Shabbat Dinner - New York Deli Night. Cost $8/per Adult and $6/child (over 2 years old)
- 6:45 PM – Family Shabbat Service featuring 5th Grade Song Leaders
- 8:00 PM – Shabbat Service. Rabbi Schwartz’s sermon is entitled “Tax Season for the Soul.”
- 8:00 PM - Temple Inn for 5th Graders in the Brill downstairs.
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.
5th Grade Temple Inn
Calling all 5th graders! Immediately after family Services on March 7, we will have a special 5th Grade Temple Inn. It will include an art activity, games, a move and a sleepover. You will need to bring your sleeping bag, pillow, PJs and toothbrush. Pick up for all Temple Inn participants will be on Saturday (3/8) at 11:00am following a casual Chapel Service with family and friends. Don’t miss out; RSVP to Familyshabbat@yahoo.com today!
Saturday, March 08:
• Chevrah Torah at 9:00 AM. – Pekudei - - Shabbat Shekalim - Exodus 38:21-39:21. We have a Siyyum celebration for concluding the Book of Exodus. Bring a treat to share and celebrate. 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 B’nai Mitzvah of Alec Rubin and Evan Young.
Sunday, March 09:
- Minyan in the Chapel – 9:15-9:30 AM
- Religious School - 9:15 AM
- Adult Advanced Hebrew Class in Room 133 – 9:30 AM
- Trop Class in the Chapel – 9:30 AM
- Family B’nai Mitzvah Class in the Sanctuary– 9:30 AM
- Back to Bible Class - 10:30 AM
- Tapestry- Jewish Survival Guide for Interfaith Families 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 Brill (downstairs) – 11:15 AM
- Teacher In-service – 12:00 PM
- Dance 101 (Day School 6th Graders) in the Main Social Hall – 1:00 PM
- Executive Committee Meeting – 6:00 PM
- Board Meeting – 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!2008 Hunger Walk
A BIG THANK YOU goes out to the FIFTY congregants who walked as part of Temple Emanu-El's team in the 2008 Hunger Walk, benefiting the Atlanta Community Food Bank!! We also want to thank the countless other congregants whose contributions made it possible for Temple Emanu-El to donate over $2,000 to help eliminate hunger in Atlanta!!! Be sure to look for pictures from the walk in next month's Shofar! Make a point to join the team next year and help us increase our presence and contribution to this worthwhile cause in the spirit of Tikkun Olam and Tzedakah!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 9 - “What’s Really Going on in Services?” 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.
Coming Weeks
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.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.
Wednesday, March 12, Game Night from 7-10PM at TE –Mah Jongg, Bridge, Scrabble, Bunco, or Your Choice $10 per person Bring your own foursome or we’ll match you to a group! Cash Prizes, Refreshments, & Lots of Fun!
Thursday, March 13 at 12pm at Temple Emanu-El - Women’s Study Group. Please contact Susan Wittenstein at parentspal@mindspring.com for more information.
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 5pm-7pm, Women’s Havdallah Retreat Saturday 6/7
**For more information on all Sisterhood programs and events or if you are interested in helping, please contact Dara Amram by email at 678/795-9594 or email at templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com.
Brotherhood
BROTHERHOOD NIGHT AT THE THRASHERS - Join Brotherhood at Phillips Arena on Thursday, March 13 as the Thrashers host the Calgary Flames. The puck drops at 7:00. To sign up, e-mail Sandy Zusmann at zusmann1@mindspring.com.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