April 17th News
17/04/08 21:59
Annual Meeting
At our Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 27th, we are attempting to honor everyone who has volunteered for the Synagogue this past year. If you have not received a letter, please inform us by calling the office or emailing Beverly Brown at bbrown@temple-emanuel.net so we can personally invite you. Babysitting will be provided at our Annual Meeting by reservation. RSVP to 770-395- 1340 ext. 405Anniversary Shabbat
A CD of the 30th Anniversary Shabbat Celebration Service held on Friday, March 14th, is now available for purchase for $15.95. Order forms are located in the lobby and the main office. An order form is also available as an attachment for your convenience. CDs can also be purchased in the Judaica Shop.30th Anniversary Gala
Pictures from the 30th Anniversary Gala are now available for viewing and purchasing. If you have any further questions, please contact Janet Stone jbstone1222@bellsouth.net or call the main office at 770-395-1340. To access pictures, visit:http://credentialedmedia.photostockplus.com/event_169319
Please note that the Monday, April 21st “Understanding God From a Different Perspective” class has been cancelled. The last class in this series will be held on Monday, May 19th at 10:00 AM.
Friday, April 18:
- 8:00 PM – Shabbat Service.
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, April 19 – Passover –1st Seder:
- Chevrah Torah at 9:00 AM. – Shabbat HaGadol - Leviticus 16:1-17:7. All are welcome.
- Casual Shabbat Service in the Chapel at 10:00 AM.
Sunday, April 20 – Passover – 1st Day:
- Passover Service in the Chapel - 10:00 AM
- No Religious School
Focus Groups
Celebrating the past and looking towards the future…As Temple Emanu-El celebrates its 30th birthday, this is the perfect opportunity to reflect upon where we have been and where we will go into the future. We invite you to participate in one of the many focus groups being conducted at Temple Emanu-El.
Help us discover:
- how we are strongest as a congregation
- ways that we can strengthen our community
- how to effectively provide interesting programs and activities
- how to best allocate our resources
- our ritual behaviors and standards
Your input is vital and enables us to continue to shape the congregation so that we all have a voice in our strategic planning process.
All we need now is YOU.
Please share your thoughts and ideas with us following our Annual Meeting. Babysitting will provided by reservation to ext. 204. Contact Beverly Brown at bbrown@temple-emanuel.net or 770-395-1340 x255 to sign up or for more information.
Jazzercise at Temple Emanu-El
No Jazzercise classes during Passover. 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!What Does Judaism Say About...
Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 PM -- “What Does Judaism Say about … The Last Supper and Passover Seder?” Was that matzoh on the table where Jesus and his disciples ate dinner for the last time? Were they reading from their Haggadahs? Did they recite the four questions, and review the 10 plagues God brought to the Egyptians? And, did they read “One Kid, One Kid” after supper, without taking a breath? The class will be taught by Rabbi Schwartz.Coming Weeks
Men’s Discussion Group
For the month of April we will meet on Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 PM. The topic will be "The Intersection of Religion and Politics at the Synagogue Door; The Jewish Perspective on Recent Events."Saturday, April 26th - 7th Day of Passover, Yizkor Service at 10:00 AM
Annual Meeting and Congregant-Volunteer Appreciation Day
Sunday, April 27 – Coffee, tea, juice and bagels will be served in the Lobby at 9:00 AM prior to the start of the meeting which will begin promptly at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary. If you are unable to attend, please contact Beverly Brown at 770-395-1340 ext 255 to request an absentee ballot. Everyone’s vote counts! You must be a member in good standing to attend and vote. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Maxwell at ext 206 or Beverly Brown.Yom Ha’atzmaut Ceremony Celebrating Israel’s 60th Anniversary
This event sponsored by ARA will be held at Temple Emanu-El on Thursday, May 8th at 7:30 PM. Rabbi Julie Schwartz and Rabbi Albert Slomovitz will chair this evenings event. Refreshments to follow.Sisterhood
Book Club - Upcoming reading selection: May 1, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM -“Thirteenth Hour” by Barbara Sofer. Evening Book Club – “After Long Silence” by Helen Fremont. RSVP to Sheila.cohen@suntrust.com for Evening Book Club. We meet in the Board Room; bring your lunch. To get on the Book Club mailing list or for more information call Vicki Siegel at 770-393-1221 or email sisterhoodbookclub@mac.com.Volunteers Wanted– Please let us know if you are interested in helping with any of these: Phone tree committee, Lag B’Omer Picnic Sunday 5/4, Cans for Cookies Monday 5/5, 5-7 PM.
Upcoming Events:
Women's Study Group is holding a "special session" on Thursday, May 15th. We will celebrate Israel's Independence Day by enjoying a lavish Mediterranean lunch and Rabbi Schwartz will have a special engrossing topic. The time is 12:00 - 1:30 PM as usual. The cost for lunch is only $5. If you plan to attend the May meeting and purchase lunch, please RSVP by May 8th in order for the caterer to have an accurate count. Make your reservation by sending Susan Wittenstein a check (made out to TE) or send by mail to 1146 Bordeau Court, Dunwoody, GA 30338. You are welcome to bring your own lunch. Please contact Jackie Granath or Susan Wittenstein at parentspal@mindspring.com with questions. Hope to see you there!
Women’s Study Group will hold another meeting on Thursday, June12 at noon.
This meeting will follow the regular routine. Lunch will not be available for purchase.
SAVE THE DATE: Women’s Retreat on Saturday, June 14th from 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Cookbooks are on sale. Get yours now! Purchase in the gift shop or main office. Cost $18. Variety Entertainment Books are also available, $13.
**For more information on all Sisterhood programs and events or if you are interested in helping, please contact Dara Amram at 678-795-9594 or email at templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com.
Brotherhood
Softball season is just around the corner. Temple Emanu-El will be fielding two teams again this year. Practices begin April 20th, and the season kicks off June 1. If you are interested in participating, contact Gil Bubis (gbubis@register-akers.com) or Larry Wolfson (larrywolfson@bellsouth.net).Judaica Shop
Gift Shop Hours: Mondays/Wednesdays (4:55-6:40PM), Fridays (9-11AM), Sundays (9-12PM) & by appointment. TE Sisterhood operates a well-stocked, high-quality Judaica Gift Shop which offers a wide range of items to enhance Jewish holiday celebrations, life-cycle events, Simchas and daily life. Sisterhood members enjoy a 10% discount all year long, excluding sale items. For assistance, please contact Samantha Susca at 404-867-0480, Anne Friedlander at 404-966-1516 or email templeemanuelsisterhood@gmail.com.It is a Tree of Life…and you can be part of it. Located near the memorial wall, it shines in honor of Simchas and each leaf helps Sisterhood. Order forms for leaves and rocks are available in the main office. Cost per leaf is $118 and rocks are $180.
Temple Emanu-El Caring Committee
CARING COMMITTEE – Volunteers are needed to help as occasional substitute callers. It involves contacting congregants to offer assistance while they are experiencing life cycle events. This Mitzvah is very much appreciated by our congregants. If you are interested and can help, please call Ann Fine at 770-457-2786 or Gerri Penn at 770-457-2474.Community
Volunteers needed for Israel @ 60 Atlanta Community Festival & Celebration being held at MJCCA Zaban Park May 18th at 12 PM. Join us for a very exciting day as the Atlanta community gathers for the celebration of this historic occasion – the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel. This event for the entire community is possible because of the support of a terrific team of volunteers – including YOU – a very special volunteer who’ll help make this event a success. For more information, please contact the Israel @60 committee at 678-948-4006 or via email at www.atlantaajcc.org.Jewish Community Day and Kosher Day at the Braves on Sunday, May 25th, 1:00 PM. This is a fabulous opportunity for our community to come together for a fantastic event and game featuring the Braves vs. Diamondbacks. This event is sponsored by the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, The Atlanta Kashruth Commission and the Consulate General of Israel. Tickets are available until May 22nd at www.atlantajcc.org. For more information, please contact Jodi Hirschfield at 678-812-3984 or via email at jodi.hirschfield@atlantajcc.org.