16 March 2008
March 20th News
20/03/08 19:35
Please be advised that Temple Emanu-El’s
Shofar is now available via our website:
www.te-atl.com.
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.
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.
Help in Temple Emanu-El’s future! As Temple Emanu-El celebrates its 30th birthday, it is the perfect opportunity to reflect upon where we have been and where we will go in the future. To begin this reflective process, we are hosting a series of focus groups to hear from you. The focus groups will be held at a variety of times and places in order to allow as many congregants as possible to attend. By looking at the information that is gathered in these focus groups, we can assess the ways that we are strongest as a congregation as well as the ways that we can strengthen our community. This information can become very useful for planning programs, allocating resources, and determining our ritual behaviors and standards. While immediate changes are not expected as a result of this process, everyone’s input enables us to continue to shape the congregation so that we all have a voice. The clergy are especially committed to this experience because it reflects our commitment to share leadership and the spirit of Reform Judaism. Please call the temple reservation line and leave your name and phone number, if you wish to participate: 770-395-1340, ext. 204.
Temple Inn – Sleepover for all 4th graders.
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The Megillah Reading According to Walt Disney
Thursday, March 20 –Purim Shpiel and Megillah Reading at 7:00 PM featuring our very own fabulous clergy and talented staff. Advanced reservations are required for dinner. Vibe Entertainment with dancing following the Shpeil. Come join the fun. $8/Adult $5/Child.Anniversary Shabbat Celebration
A CD of the 30th Anniversary Shabbat Celebration Service of Friday, March 14th, will be available soon for purchase @ $15.95. Order forms will be available in the lobby and the office. CDs will also be available for purchase in the Judaica Shop.30th Anniversary Gala
HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA! Let’s celebrate together as a community on Saturday, March 29th at 7PM. Time is running out! HAVE YOU MADE YOUR RESERVATION YET? We must have your reservation by March 25th so we can include you in this sensational evening. All attendees will receive the beautiful Heirloom Tribute Book and a video of Temple Emanu-El memories. Please contact Beverly Brown with any questions at 770-395-1340.Your 30th Anniversary Committee
Parent Confirmation Meeting
Please note that there will be a Parents 2008 Confirmation Meeting with Beverly Brown on Monday, March 24th at 7:00PM.Friday, March 21:
- 8:00 PM – Shabbat Service. Rabbi Schwartz’s sermon is entitled “Do you really throw like a girl? ” During services, the Girl Scouts will be recognized. All Girl Scouts are invited to come dressed in uniform.
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, March 22:
- Chevrah Torah at 9:00 AM. – Shabbat Tzav - Leviticus 6:1-7:10. 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 William Lewis and Joshua Rafshoon.
Sunday, March 23:
- Minyan in the Chapel – 9:15 - 9:30 AM
- Religious School and 8th Grade ONEG - 9:15 AM
- 4th Grade Social Action in the Brill (downstairs) – 9:30 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
- Leadership Training in Social Hall 3 – 9:30 AM
- 4th Grade Song Leaders Practice with Cantor Adler in the Sanctuary – 11:15 AM
- Back to Bible Class in Room 133 - 10:30 AM
- Tapestry - Jewish Survival Guide for Interfaith Families –“What are the Really Important Jewish Beliefs?” in the Board Room – 10:30 AM
- Adult Advanced Beginners Hebrew Class in Room 133 – 11:15 AM
- Focus Group - 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the Synagogue
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!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.
Help in Temple Emanu-El’s future! As Temple Emanu-El celebrates its 30th birthday, it is the perfect opportunity to reflect upon where we have been and where we will go in the future. To begin this reflective process, we are hosting a series of focus groups to hear from you. The focus groups will be held at a variety of times and places in order to allow as many congregants as possible to attend. By looking at the information that is gathered in these focus groups, we can assess the ways that we are strongest as a congregation as well as the ways that we can strengthen our community. This information can become very useful for planning programs, allocating resources, and determining our ritual behaviors and standards. While immediate changes are not expected as a result of this process, everyone’s input enables us to continue to shape the congregation so that we all have a voice. The clergy are especially committed to this experience because it reflects our commitment to share leadership and the spirit of Reform Judaism. Please call the temple reservation line and leave your name and phone number, if you wish to participate: 770-395-1340, ext. 204.
Coming Weeks
Family Shabbat
Friday, April 4th - Shabbat Dinner at 6PM followed by Family Shabbat Services at 6:45PM featuring 4th Grade Song Leaders.Temple Inn – Sleepover for all 4th graders.
Marriage Reconsecration Ceremony
Friday, April 11th at 8 PM - If you will be celebrating an anniversary of a multiple of five (5, 10, 15, 20, etc.) then you are invited to participate in this year’s marriage reconsecration ceremony. Please contact Rochelle Rubin at 770-395-1340 x201 to inform us if you will be attending and which anniversary you will be celebrating.Read More...