160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
The Emanuel Synagogue UPDATES

Week of May 24, 2022 / 23 Iyyar 5782
Presenting....
Rabbi Jessica Dell'Era!
Rabbi David Small shares a proud moment with Rabbi Jessica Dell’Era at our former student rabbi’s rabbinic ordination at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York on May 19. Mazal Tov, Rabbi Jessica!
NO Lot Parking at Emanuel
Wednesday, May 25
Arrow Paving will be on-site at The Emanuel starting 5:00 AM Wednesday, May 25, to perform needed crack sealing.

Front driveway will be completed first so as to not interfere with the morning minyan.
 
All other vehicles should park in the street or along the front driveway until the contractor okays lot use
Next Session: May 26
Join Hazzan Daniella Risman and other Emanuel parents and children for a little kibbitzing (talking) and a little noshing (eating).
For children ages 4 and younger with a caregiver. Cost: Free!
Enjoy lunch on us! Nonmembers welcome
Picture courtesy of Jon Fischer Photography
OFFICE CLOSED
Monday, May 30, 2022 • 29 Iyyar 5782
In observance of Memorial Day
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Please note morning minyan will be held at
8:00 am


Join us in person
or on Zoom
Thursday, June 2
8:30 pm on ZOOM

Speaker Rahel Musleah introduces audiences to the distinctive heritage of the Jews of India and Iraq.

Presented by The Adult Education Committee, this virtual tour includes visits to sites and synagogues in Bombay, Calcutta and Cochin.
SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
9:00 am

Special honors for all Beth Hillel past presidents and those involved in the merger between the former Beth Hillel Synagogue and The Emanuel Synagogue will be given during Shabbat services.

Kiddush lunch with a dessert surprise to follow.
To be held in person at The Emanuel:
  • Mon, June 13, 7:30 PM
  • Tue June 14, 12:00 PM
  • Tue, June 14, 3:00 PM
  • Tue, June 14, 7:30 PM
  • Wed, June 15, 9:00 AM

To be held on ZOOM:
  • Thurs, June 16, 7:30 PM
  • Mon, June 20, 7:30 PM
  • Mon, June 27 at 7:30 PM
 
Please email
Elysa Graber-Lipperman with any questions and let her know which sessions you are available to attend. Based on responses, you will then be scheduled for one of the sessions you have chosen. 
Deadline extended
to June 15, 2022
This book will be filled with artwork, stories, inspirational messages, words of gratitude, Jewish wisdom, prayers, and memorials to those lost to the pandemic.

Let's pause and reflect upon all we have to be grateful for as individuals, as Emanuel family and as part of our larger community.
Sponsorships available
June 11 Chapel Minyan
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
in the Chapel
Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
Opportunities to lead and participate
Limit 2 boxes or 3 grocery bags per person.
Paper only; no paper clips/electronics
Kiddush at The Emanuel

To plan for in-person Shabbat Kiddush, please register your attendance by Wednesday for the upcoming Shabbat. We need to know how many people to cook for each week!

Available sponsorship 2022 dates:
Sept. 24; Nov: 12, 26; Dec: 3, 17, 24

Contact Regina Miller
to reserve and for details
Newsletter
May / June Edition
 Highlights:
*Goodbye and thank you' Student Rabbi Jessica Dell’Era; Participate in the Book of Gratitude; Jewish Books-in-Review; Purim Palooza Photos
In Our Community
Join Dr. Levine for her lecture:
Thurs., June 9, 7:30-9:00 PM
Beth El Temple/WH
Agreeing to Disagree: How Jews and Christians Read Scripture Differently
Attention former students, parents and faculty members of the Bess & Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy

To request an invite, send your contact info to [email protected] or contact Anne Marcucci at NEJA at (860) 231-0317.
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