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.

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!
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