This Week at Temple Emanuel!

Monday, September 12

Lay-Led Monday Minyan

9:30 am | In-Person at Temple Emanuel

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.

No RSVP is required. All are welcome!

Tuesday, September 13

Non-Partisan Postcard Party

11:00 am | In Person

Sisterhood Meeting

6:30pm | In Person at

La Famiglia Italian Restaurant 

1859 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa.

Join the ladies of Sisterhood at our next meeting!

We'll be ordering off the menu and paying for our own meals.

Help us make plans for this year, and of course, eat good food together! 

No RSVP needed. We hope to see you there!

Intro to High Holy Days

7:00 pm | Online

Join us for our FREE online classes as we prepare for the High Holy Days!  

Whether you have never experienced High Holy Days or would like a refresher on what to expect, these courses will help prepare you to get the most out of High Holy Days. 

Intro to Rosh HaShanah - Tuesday, Sept. 13, 7:00 pm

Intro to Yom Kippur - Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7:00 pm

Both of these free online classes will be facilitated by Temple Emanuel's long-time member Shelley Stern. 

Wednesday, September 14

Religious School in Session

5:15pm | In Person

Thursday, September 15

Taste of Judaism

7:00 pm | In Person and Online

Friday, September 16

Erev Shabbat with Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshein

6:30 pm | Live and Interactive on Zoom or In Person via RSVP

Meeting ID: 916 3232 7896 | Passcode: shalom

Join us for an intimate Erev Shabbat worship service with Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshein and our own ShabbaTones. All are always welcome! Please invite your friends to worship with our community!

Plan on staying for our Oneg Shabbat in our Social Hall after services!

Saturday, September 17

Shabbat Morning Torah Study led by Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshein.

9:15 am | Live and Interactive on Zoom

*ONLINE ONLY*

Meeting ID: 958 5868 0146 | Passcode: Torah

Each Saturday morning, we gather online to examine the Torah portion assigned to the week through the lens of Mussar, a Jewish ethics-based framework where we work on improving our soul-traits. While searching for new insights regarding how our ancient tradition applies to our modern lives, we use “The Mussar Torah Commentary,” edited by Rabbi Barry Block, as the basis for this year’s discussion. (Please note: While it is not necessary to purchase the book as all materials are provided onscreen, we do encourage you to purchase the book as it is a great resource for further study.)

No prior Torah Study experience required… just hop online and BYOC ("Bring Your Own Coffee")!

Saturday Morning Worship Service led by Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshein

10:30 am | Live and Interactive on Zoom 

*ONLINE ONLY*

Meeting ID: 958 5868 0146 | Passcode: Torah

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.  

S'lichot Discussion and Worship Service

7:30pm | In Person and Online

Sunday, September 18

Religious School in Session

9:30am | In Person

Updates and

Upcoming Events!

Temple Emanuel's Annual Yom Kippur Food Drive is joining forces with "Mitzvah of the Month" to gather non-perishable food pantry and toiletry items to support the Just 3 Things Program through Jewish Family & Children Services. Donations may be made at the Temple, during regular business hours, between now and Yom Kippur, or bring your donations with you to services on Yom Kippur morning, Wednesday, October 5th!

More Dates for our Postcard Parties Recently Added!

Come join the fun! No RSVP needed! 

Wednesday, September 21 @ 10:00 am

TETY (Temple Emanuel Temple Youth)

What's New in TETY?

TETY (Temple Emanuel Temple Youth) is a program that strives to foster a stronger sense of community and connectivity within the youth of Temple Emanuel. It is open to all Temple Emanuel youth from grades 6-12! We are so excited to be able to create exciting, memorable events and experiences!

Check out our website!

Get on our mailing list! CONTACT US to sign up!

Find us on Facebook! 

Sisterhood Mah Jongg 101

Wednesday, Sept. 21st

7:00pm | In Person

Would you like to learn how to play Mah Jongg? Are your game skills a little rusty? Join the ladies of Sisterhood for

MAH JONGG 101!

All participants must have the 2022 (most current) Mah Jongg card to participate. 

Card orders must be requested no later than Wednesday, September 14 to ensure receipt by our first class. 

i-Help - Volunteers needed! 

Volunteer to Feed the Hungry in 2022!

I-HELP is an acronym for Interfaith Housing Emergency Lodging Program. It is a program of Tempe Community Action Agency that partners a number of faith communities, clubs, and organizations to combat homelessness. 

As we continue to work within the program, our assignments have changed as has the location. We need your help to fill our new days and times at the new locations! 

We hope that this will provide an opportunity for those who have not previously been able to represent Temple Emanuel by volunteering with I-Help to do so in the future. 

Going forward, we are now assigned the 1^st Wednesday of each month. The new location will be Tempe Church of Christ, located on Mill Ave. (Please note: this location does not have a kitchen where the meals can be prepared, all food must come prepared.)

Our second day of the month will be every 3^rd Thursday. This new location will take place at King of Glory Church on Southern off the 101. (This location does have a fully stocked kitchen for cooking.)

With these changes, we are now looking for new volunteers beginning in July through the end of the year! 

Click here to read more.

Or if you are interested in signing up, contact our Temple Emanuel i-Help coordinator, Jim Flegenheimer either by phone at (480) 390-1514 or via email at lpflegy@cox.net .

Interested in Joining a Chavurah?

Now is your opportunity!

A Chavurah is a social group that meets once a month over Shabbat dinners, outings, and more!

We’ll schmooze, eat, make friends, and have fun!

We are currently forming new Chavurot! If you are interested in becoming part of a new Chavurah or adding to your existing Chavurah, please email Janet Phillips at janet.phillips@cox.net.