Many of you participated in our recent focus groups and we appreciate your important feedback and time.  For those who were unable to join us, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts in a brief survey (the link is below).  The strategic planning committee is committed to providing a constructive framework for our future and your input is a vital part of building a successful structure.  We look forward to sharing the strategic plan with the congregation in early fall. The deadline for participation in this survey is Monday, June 30th.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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* Please be aware that on Friday, July 4th, the Friday evening Shabbat Service will be at 6:00PM instead of the regular scheduled time of 8:00PM.
 

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.
 

New Prayer Books

Time for a change? Time to change Prayer books that is… In August, Temple Emanu-El will begin using Mishkan Tefillah, the new Prayer book of the Reform movement. During our summer casual Shabbat Services, we will be discussing and studying the new Prayer book and ways that its use will enhance our spiritual experience. Each week’s lesson will be made available, in shortened form, on our website. Last Shabbat’s topic, “What’s In a Name?... Why the new Prayer book is called Mishkan Tefillah” will be available online Thursday, June 19th.
 

Office Volunteer

A Volunteer is needed in the office for three evenings a week from 5 - 8 PM to tend the door. If you are a student, this is a good opportunity fro 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, June 20:

• 8:00 PM – Casual Shabbat Service – During services, 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.

 
Casual 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 21:

• Chevrah Torah at 9:00 AM. – Shabbat Shelach L’cha - Numbers 13:1-14:7. All are welcome. 
• Casual Shabbat in the Chapel at 10:00 AM.

 

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!

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