The worldwide Reform Movement stands in solidarity with the people
and State of Israel during these challenging times.
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*NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Wednesday, December 13 through Wednesday, January 3 - Classes Resume Sunday, January 7* | |
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Sunday Sessions
9:30 am - 11:30 am
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Wednesday Sessions
5:15 pm - 8:15 pm
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This Week at Temple Emanuel | |
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Monday Morning Minyan
9:30 am
In-Person
Join a small group of us, led by our own Sue Dermer, as we kick off the week with prayer and camaraderie. Along the way, we share our joys, sorrows, news of our families, prayer requests, and other experiences that draw us into the community.
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No RSVP is required. All are welcome!
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Yarn Yentas
10:00 - 11:30 am
In-Person
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Join us every Wednesday as we come together for creativity and companionship in our Temple Lobby. Bring your current project or start a new one!
No RSVP is needed to join us!
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Chronic Illness Support Group
1:00 pm | In-Person
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A confidential support group grounded in Jewish teachings for those with Chronic Illnesses. This group will be facilitated by Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshein, who has facilitated multiple Chronic Illness Support Groups in the past. Patty Glascom will be the Lay Coordinator for this group. | |
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American Scripture Project
7:30 pm | Online Only
Join us for an in-depth look at some of our nation's most important documents as we view them through Jewish eyes.
The American Scripture Project is a pilot program to engage Jewish communities with some of our country's most historic writings. We hope to wrestle with what it means to be American - and to be Jewish - in the 21st century.
This program, a series of 6 sessions each focused on a seminal American text, turns to what we can agree upon: America is built upon transformative ideas, beautiful pieces of writing, and passionate voices from all perspectives. Combining the Jewish habits of parshanut with the rich treasury of American texts will inspire and reteach how complex narratives can unify us as a community of Americans.
Sessions were planned to occur in a specific order and there will be some building on conversations, however, please just come to as many as you can. Below, please select all sessions you currently plan to attend.
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Erev Shabbat
Led by Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshein with Accompanist Dr. Jeremy Peterman
6:30 pm | In-Person with RSVP and Live and Interactive on Zoom
Members, please see your weekly Shabbat email for the Zoom link.
Stay after services for a dessert Oneg, too!
All are welcome to worship with us!
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Led by Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshein
9:15 am | Live and Interactive on Zoom
*ONLINE ONLY*
Members, please see your weekly Shabbat email for the Zoom link.
Each week, we take a "deep dive" into one section of the week's Torah portion ... no Hebrew language skills or prior experience necessary.
So, grab a cup of coffee and join us ONLINE at
9:15 am!
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Saturday Morning Worship
Led by Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshein
10:30 am | Live and Interactive on Zoom
*ONLINE ONLY*
Members, please see your weekly Shabbat email for the Zoom link.
During our informal (and interactive) Shabbat Morning worship, we will dig deeper into the meaning of our traditional prayers and liturgical music, while including modern, interpretative versions that will challenge our understanding of our tradition, as well as a short Torah reading. Each week, we will include a prayer for healing and recitation of the Mourner's Kaddish in case you would like to share your personal prayers for those we love who are struggling and those we have lost.
This service works well for both the inexperienced pray-er as well as those well-versed in our prayer tradition (all liturgy, including English readings and transliteration, will be projected on screen).
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REMINDER: The Temple Emanuel office is closed on: | |
Monday, December 25 and Monday, January 1. | |
No Monday Minyan - see you on January 8th! | |
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It's Almost the End of 2023!
That Means it's Almost Tax Time!
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East Valley JCC Tax Credit
Temple Emanuel is partnering with the East Valley JCC again this year for the charitable tax credit, which benefits those in need in our community. For any tax credit donation to the EVJCC Charitable Tax Credit noted for Temple Emanuel, Temple Emanuel will receive a grant equal to 18% of the donation.
Please visit https://www.evjcc.org/emanuel/
details and be sure to check with your tax adviser to make sure you are eligible to take a tax credit deduction.
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Temple Emanuel 2023 Year-End Donor Statements
We will be emailing Tax Year 2023 Donor Statements in January, by request only. Please email me to request your statement. Please indicate whether you would prefer to receive a paper copy in the mail, vs. an emailed version. We are happy to accommodate your request.
If you’d like to make an additional gift for the tax year ending December 31, 2023, please make your gift online, or provide a check to the office by Friday, December 29. As long as your check is dated and/or the donation is postmarked no later than December 31, I will make sure it is included in your year-end statement.
Thank you for your support of our community in 2023. Your tax-deductible gifts are deeply appreciated.
In addition to monetary donations, we can accept donations of stock or vehicles (avoid the hassle of selling your used vehicle!).
With immense gratitude,
Jocelyn Richards
Managing Director
Thank you!
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Save the Dates ... and More! | |
Sunday, March 3
Phoenix Suns Basketball with Sisterhood and TETY!
7:30 pm | Footprint Center, Phoenix
Do you need an idea for a gift? Why not bring the family to a Phoenix Suns basketball game with members of Sisterhood and TETY! We have a block of tickets to the Sunday, March 3, 2024 game vs. OKC Thunder. There are a limited number of tickets available for this event. Family and friends are welcome to join us. The game is at 7:30 at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix. The seats are in section 214, a corner section, no obstructions, in the middle of the section. The price is $65 per ticket and we're limiting it to 4 per family.
All tickets will be electronically sent to you about a month before the game. If you need a "pretend ticket" to give as a gift certificate, let me know and I'll try to make something for you.
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Would You Like to Know More About
Chavurot at Temple Emanuel?
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Temple Emanuel has a long and rich history of Chavurot creating lifelong friendships and reinforcing community connections. Please reach out for more information on a group for you! | |
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TEMPLE EMANUEL TEMPLE YOUTH
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Emanuel of Tempe's
PRISM OF PRIDE
LGBTQ+
Open to all ages.
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MOE (Men of Emanuel)
HAPPENINGS
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Temple Emanuel's
Caring Community Needs You!
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When someone in our spiritual community needs help, it takes many hands. Won't you join us in providing needed assistance and support?
Perhaps an individual or family is coping with an injury or illness, is grieving or lonely, or is in need of comfort in some other way.
Some of the ways you can show that you care:
- Make a phone call
- Provide a ride
- Write a card
- Deliver a meal
Click below to add your name to the list of "Carers" we can count on!
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Please Sponsor an Oneg Shabbat!
Our Temple Emanuel Oneg Shabbat dessert receptions are opportunities for our community to come together and enjoy the sweetness of Shabbat with conversation and refreshments every Friday after services.
We invite you to sponsor an Oneg Shabbat in honor of your family and friends. Gather your friends, Chavurot, social groups, committees, clubs, or family to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, weddings, graduations, new babies, a loved one’s accomplishments, or any happy occasion - or just to celebrate being alive!
It is a wonderful way to celebrate any special occasion with your Temple Emanuel community!
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Challah Bakers
Ready to show off your baking skills?
We are looking for volunteers to bake small loaves for our weekly Worship Services!
Plain or flavored loaves are welcome, please just don't mix meat and dairy. (Also, our facility is nut free and please let us know of any potential allergens so we can pass the information along.) Click below for more info and to sign up!
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Fight Campus Antisemitism with a New Legal Protection Helpline
ADL, Hillel International, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP have announced the Campus Antisemitism Legal Line (CALL), a free legal protection helpline for students who have experienced antisemitism. With antisemitism on campus reaching all-time highs since Oct. 7, this new resource comes at a critical moment for the Jewish community as incidents of harassment, vandalism and assault have increased by 388 percent over the same period last year.
“No longer will anyone be able to harass Jewish students with impunity, and no longer will a university or school be able to just look the other way,” said ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.
HOW “CALL” WORKS: Any student, family, faculty or staff member can go to the CALL website or text “CALLhelp” to 51555 to report incidents of antisemitic discrimination, intimidation, harassment, vandalism or violence that may necessitate legal action. Lawyers will assess reports of antisemitic discrimination and hate, conduct in-depth information-gathering interviews and provide pro bono representation for victims who choose to move forward with specific cases. CALL will also provide referrals to social services, mental health counseling services and other relevant support services in their area.
A legal team from ADL, the Brandeis Center, Hillel International and Gibson Dunn will guide overall strategy and coordinate volunteer lawyers from other leading firms including Gibson Dunn and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. CALL invites volunteer lawyers from other firms and companies, as well as other organizations, to join in this effort.
Please let the college students in your lives know about the CALL helpline and how it can protect them.
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Save the date for this important day of student and adult programs, Sunday, January 7.
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