Annual Membership Directory and Calendar

A few weeks ago, you received a letter that stated that we are in the process of developing an up-to-date membership directory and annual calendar. We are offering discounted ads to our members. Please see the attached rates for further information. Ad services are complimentary. In addition, BE SURE THAT WE HAVE YOUR MOST CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE TEMPLE OFFICE. Please email information to jjolly@temple-emanuel.net or call Jamila Jolly at 770-395-1340 x217. If you have any further questions regarding advertising, please email Rebekah Dickinson at rebekah.dickinson@yahoo.com.

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.

Temple Office Volunteer Needed

A Volunteer is needed in the office for three evenings a week from 5 - 8 PM, particularly during the school year to tend the door. If you are a student, this is a good opportunity for you to earn Mitzvah points. Please contact Beverly Brown in the Temple office at 770-395-1340 x255 or at bbrown@temple-emanuel.net.

Friday, August 8:

• 8:00 PM – Shabbat Service

Saturday, August 9:

• Chevrah Torah at 9:00 AM. – Shabbat Devarim – Shabbat Hazon – Deut. 1:1-2:1.
• Casual Shabbat Services in the Chapel at 10:00 AM.
• Shabbat Service at 10 AM in the Sanctuary. During services we will celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Frannie Nadel.

Jazzercise at TempleEmanu-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!

Adult Confirmation Class

Our Adult Confirmation class is now forming. Curriculum and class discussion will be available online and in the Temple office. Classes begin on Thursday, October 30. If you are interested, please call Rochelle Rubin at 770-395-1340 x201.

Darchei Morim

TempleEmanu-El and the Diamond Family Religious School are currently looking for candidates to participate in an exciting new program called Darchei Morim – Teacher Institute.Participants will meet for five 90 minute sessions in a program designed to train congregants to be Jewish educational leaders. For more information, please contact Rabbi Ellen Nemhauser at enemhauser@temple-emanuel.netor (770)395-1340 Ext. 212.

Coming Weeks

Tisha B’Av Service at Temple Sinai

Temple Emanu-El, Temple Sinai, The Temple, and Temple Beth Tikvah Present: A Morning of Prayer, Study, and Reflection.For the first time, these synagogues will host a joint Tisha B’Av Service and study session on Sunday, August 10, 2008, 10:00AM - 12:00PM. There is no charge for this special commemoration. This event will be held at Temple Sinai. Please RSVP to 404-252-3073.
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