November 21st News
23/11/07 10:38
NOTE: The Temple office will close at 1:00 PM
on Wednesday, November 21st and will be closed
November 22nd and November 23rd.
Do you play a musical instrument? Want to have fun? Want to really inspire people? If so, Join the JAM! The next Friday Night JAM will be Friday, November 30, 8:00 PM. Rehearsal: Thursday, November 29, 7:30 PM. All interested musicians please contact Cantor Adler at 770-395-1340, ext. 211 or Shayne Kohout at 770-395-1240, ext. 202.
Chanukah Celebration – Sunday, December 2, 12:30 – 2:30 pm (right after Sunday school in the Brill Sanctuary) – celebrate Chanukah with your friends and help to make it better for others! – dreidel games and chocolate gelt (coins); Chanukah music, card making & tikkun olam (“charity”) project; parent volunteer opportunities. Lunch provided: turkey (no cheese) and veggie subs; beverages; fresh potato latkes (potato pancakes); sufganyot (jelly donuts). $20 unless annual dues have been paid. Please RSVP to jr_tefty@yahoo.com – Tikkujn Olam project: please bring an inexpensive, wrapped gift ($10 or less) labeled “To a boy” or “To a girl.” At the party our children will personalize their mitzvah of giving gifts to children who will be hospital- bound during the holidays, by making thoughtful, decorative cards for them.
**For more information on all Sisterhood programs and events or you are interested in helping please contact Dara Amram by email at templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com or 678/795-9594.
Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for committee members to help plan a Mah Jong Tournament. Let us know if you are interested!
The Sisterhood Book Club is off to a wonderful start and we’re reading our first book. You are invited to join us, it’s not too late. Our next meeting is on Thursday, December 6th from 11:30 – 1:30. We meet downstairs in the Board Room. Bring your lunch and a drink. 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
Thursday, December 20 - 12pm Women’s Study Group. Please contact Susan Wittenstein at parentspal@mindspring.com for more information.
It is a Tree of Life … and you can be a part of it. Located by the main office, it shines in honor of Simchas and each leaf helps Sisterhood. Order forms for leaves and rocks are available in the front office. Cost per leaf is $118 and rocks are $180.
Rabbi Schwartz will be our teacher as we answer the question: “What does Judaism say about how illegal immigrants and our responsibilities and obligations as Jews?”
That’s the topic of our next Adult Education program in this series, Thursday, December 13th, 7:30-9PM in Social Hall 3, at Temple Emanu-El.
Sisterhood members enjoy a 10% discount in the Gift Shop all year long! Celebrate special holidays and Simchas all year round with items from our gift shop. Regular Gift shop hours coincide with Religious School: The Gift Shop hours are Mondays/Wednesdays 4:55pm-6:40pm, Sundays 9:00am-12:00pm and Friday’s 9-11am. By appointment call Samantha Susca 404/867-0480.
The Atlanta program will begin in late January, 2008 and will be run by JOI in partnership with the local organization, Pathways: The Interfaith Family Network of Greater Atlanta. Pathways is a new community initiative presented by the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta and funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.
For further information about Grandparents Circle, please call Rachelle at 770-395-2664 or e-mail Suzette at suzette.cohen@atlantajcc.org. To learn about other Pathways programs, visit www.pathwaysatlanta.org.
ATLANTA HOSPICE A nonprofit homecare and hospice provider for the Atlanta community. Items Needed: * Diapers (ALL SIZES) * Baby Wipes * GIFT CARDS ($10 increments to Target, Wal-Mart, etc) Collection Bins will be located in the Sanctuary lobby, Religious School entrance, and the Preschool lobby through Dec 2nd. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Any questions, please email: templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com.
With Hanukah around the corner, the social action committee is asking our congregation to help us with a social action project that is coming up in Feb. We would like everyone to purchase a gift card to Target, Wal-Mart or Kmart of the amount of $10 or more to go to Interfaith Outreach Home to help these homeless families of IOH when they need to purchase cleaning items, school supplies, food, diapers or whatever they may need at the time that they might not have enough money to purchase. What a wonderful way to remind our children and ourselves the important teaching of Judaism...Tikkun Olam! Please leave in Social Action box in office.
Docent-led tours for adult, religious school groups and youth groups can be scheduled by going to the Web site: www.holocaust.georgia.gov.
Volunteer opportunities are available. No experience is required to become a volunteer and training is provided. For more information on volunteering or group tours please contact: Frances Little, flittle@co.dekalb.ga.us, or at 404- 370-3057 or Sandra Craine at 404 370-3012.
Friday, November 23:
- Shabbat Service - 8:00 PM. Rabbi’s Colbert’s sermon is entitled “It’s Good to Give Thanks.”
Saturday, November 24:
- Chevrah Torah at 9:00 AM – Genesis 32:4-33:20. All are welcome.
- Casual Shabbat Service in the Chapel at 10:00 AM.
Sunday, November 25:
- No Religious school
Coming Weeks
Shabbat JAM
ATTENTION ALL ADULTS AND TEENSDo you play a musical instrument? Want to have fun? Want to really inspire people? If so, Join the JAM! The next Friday Night JAM will be Friday, November 30, 8:00 PM. Rehearsal: Thursday, November 29, 7:30 PM. All interested musicians please contact Cantor Adler at 770-395-1340, ext. 211 or Shayne Kohout at 770-395-1240, ext. 202.
Rabbi Schwartz’s Monday Study
Please join Rabbi Schwartz every Monday from 10AM - 11AM. The topic discussed will be “Understanding God from the Perspective of Different Jewish Theologians." Any one interested should e-mail Jackie Granath at j-granth@comcast.net or call 770 394 0541.Tot Shabbat
Next Tot Shabbat will be on Saturday, December 1st - 9:30am.Jr. TEFTY
SAVE THE DATE!Chanukah Celebration – Sunday, December 2, 12:30 – 2:30 pm (right after Sunday school in the Brill Sanctuary) – celebrate Chanukah with your friends and help to make it better for others! – dreidel games and chocolate gelt (coins); Chanukah music, card making & tikkun olam (“charity”) project; parent volunteer opportunities. Lunch provided: turkey (no cheese) and veggie subs; beverages; fresh potato latkes (potato pancakes); sufganyot (jelly donuts). $20 unless annual dues have been paid. Please RSVP to jr_tefty@yahoo.com – Tikkujn Olam project: please bring an inexpensive, wrapped gift ($10 or less) labeled “To a boy” or “To a girl.” At the party our children will personalize their mitzvah of giving gifts to children who will be hospital- bound during the holidays, by making thoughtful, decorative cards for them.
Tapestry
Friday, December 7th – Chanukah Family Congregation Dinner at 6:15 pm followed by family service at 8:00 pm. At 7:00 pm with activities for children, Rabbi Schwartz will lead a discussion for adults about the “December Dilemma”. Tapestry will be sponsoring - weaving together families and faith.Sisterhood
Chanukah Celebration Sunday December 2 - 7pm. Join the Women of Sisterhood For an Evening of Chanukah Celebration and Recipe Exchange! Come and share your favorite Chanukah Latke and/or Applesauce recipe (bring lots of copies to share!) And don’t forget to bring your favorite appetizer or dessert too! Cory Boydston’s Home - 1835 Redbourne Dr. 30350. We will be collecting items for ATLANTA HOSPICE. Please bring any of the following to donate: Diapers in all sizes, baby wipes and gift cards for Target or Wal-Mart. You may also drop off your donations prior, at Temple Emanu-El in the collection bins throughout the building. Please RSVP by November 30th along with the dish you will be sharing by email to: templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com Or Shari Miller @ 404-213-9694.**For more information on all Sisterhood programs and events or you are interested in helping please contact Dara Amram by email at templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com or 678/795-9594.
Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for committee members to help plan a Mah Jong Tournament. Let us know if you are interested!
The Sisterhood Book Club is off to a wonderful start and we’re reading our first book. You are invited to join us, it’s not too late. Our next meeting is on Thursday, December 6th from 11:30 – 1:30. We meet downstairs in the Board Room. Bring your lunch and a drink. 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
Thursday, December 20 - 12pm Women’s Study Group. Please contact Susan Wittenstein at parentspal@mindspring.com for more information.
It is a Tree of Life … and you can be a part of it. Located by the main office, it shines in honor of Simchas and each leaf helps Sisterhood. Order forms for leaves and rocks are available in the front office. Cost per leaf is $118 and rocks are $180.
Brotherhood
BROTHERHOOD NIGHT AT THE THRASHERS. Join Brotherhood for a night at the Thrashers game on Thursday, November 29 against the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 pm. $32 gets you a ticket to the game and a Thrashers shirt. RSVP to Sandy Zusmann at zusmann1@mindspring.com to reserve your spot.Adult Education
Israel put up a fence to keep terrorists out. Why shouldn’t America put up a fence along its Mexican border for the same reason and to keep out illegal immigrants? Is there a difference? Do God and the Torah command us to be responsible for the welfare of everyone in our midst, even if they are not here legally?Rabbi Schwartz will be our teacher as we answer the question: “What does Judaism say about how illegal immigrants and our responsibilities and obligations as Jews?”
That’s the topic of our next Adult Education program in this series, Thursday, December 13th, 7:30-9PM in Social Hall 3, at Temple Emanu-El.
Judaica Shop
We are looking for volunteers to help in the Judaica Shop Monday & Wednesday (4:55-6:40pm), Friday (9-11am) & Sunday's (9-12pm). No long term commitment required! Please let us know if you are interested. Please email sisterhood or call Samantha Susca 404/867-0480.Sisterhood members enjoy a 10% discount in the Gift Shop all year long! Celebrate special holidays and Simchas all year round with items from our gift shop. Regular Gift shop hours coincide with Religious School: The Gift Shop hours are Mondays/Wednesdays 4:55pm-6:40pm, Sundays 9:00am-12:00pm and Friday’s 9-11am. By appointment call Samantha Susca 404/867-0480.
The Grandparents Circle is Coming to Atlanta!
With the growth of intermarried households far outpacing in married Jewish households in Atlanta, the community recognizes that more must be done to support intermarried couples and their families - including the parents of Jews who have intermarried. The Jewish Outreach Institute (JOI) has developed the “Grandparents Circle” program, which offers free education and support to help Jewish grandparents share their Judaism in an effort to nurture and in some cases establish their grandchildren’s Jewish identities. The program creates a warm and supportive community of grandparents and can improve participant’s relationships with their adult children and grandchildren as well.The Atlanta program will begin in late January, 2008 and will be run by JOI in partnership with the local organization, Pathways: The Interfaith Family Network of Greater Atlanta. Pathways is a new community initiative presented by the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta and funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.
For further information about Grandparents Circle, please call Rachelle at 770-395-2664 or e-mail Suzette at suzette.cohen@atlantajcc.org. To learn about other Pathways programs, visit www.pathwaysatlanta.org.
Social Action Community
Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood needs your help! In an effort to help underprivileged families we are collecting the following items forATLANTA HOSPICE A nonprofit homecare and hospice provider for the Atlanta community. Items Needed: * Diapers (ALL SIZES) * Baby Wipes * GIFT CARDS ($10 increments to Target, Wal-Mart, etc) Collection Bins will be located in the Sanctuary lobby, Religious School entrance, and the Preschool lobby through Dec 2nd. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Any questions, please email: templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com.
With Hanukah around the corner, the social action committee is asking our congregation to help us with a social action project that is coming up in Feb. We would like everyone to purchase a gift card to Target, Wal-Mart or Kmart of the amount of $10 or more to go to Interfaith Outreach Home to help these homeless families of IOH when they need to purchase cleaning items, school supplies, food, diapers or whatever they may need at the time that they might not have enough money to purchase. What a wonderful way to remind our children and ourselves the important teaching of Judaism...Tikkun Olam! Please leave in Social Action box in office.
Anne Frank Exhibit
Experience history by touring the internationally acclaimed Anne Frank in the World: 1929-1945 Exhibit located in the Old Courthouse on the Square in downtown Decatur. This unique exhibit reveals the lessons of the Holocaust through Anne Frank's eyes to reinforce the universal message of tolerance, human rights and mutual respect.Docent-led tours for adult, religious school groups and youth groups can be scheduled by going to the Web site: www.holocaust.georgia.gov.
Volunteer opportunities are available. No experience is required to become a volunteer and training is provided. For more information on volunteering or group tours please contact: Frances Little, flittle@co.dekalb.ga.us, or at 404- 370-3057 or Sandra Craine at 404 370-3012.