The worldwide Reform Movement is standing in solidarity with the people and State of Israel during these challenging times.

TEMPLE EMANUEL

HIGH HOLY DAYS' APPEAL

If you are moved to support Temple Emanuel, please consider a donation to our High Holy Days' Appeal ... and if you donate to our High Holy Days' Appeal by October 31, your gift will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $15,000 thanks to a generous member.



Religious School

Mitzvah of the Month



... and a new Mitzvah of the Month begins Wednesday, November 1:

Make the Holidays Brighter

with JFCS's Adopt A Family Program

Sisterhood is coordinating this year's JFCS Adopt a Family Collection for Temple Emanuel. We have 3 families to support as a community.  All families have been nominated by JFCS clinicians and caseworkers who know firsthand who in the community is most in need. 

Together, let's make this holiday season unforgettable for these three families in Maricopa County!

Sign Up Genius for the specific needs:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044BAFAD29A5F94-45690309-jfc

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!

Would You Like to Know More About

Chavurot at Temple Emanuel? 

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!

This Week at Temple Emanuel

Monday, October 30

Tuesday, October 31

Last Day to make your High Holy Days' Appeal donation count twice!

Wednesday, November 1

Thursday, November 2

Active Adult Film & Discussion

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | In-Person with RSVP

Evening Book Group

7: 00 pm - 8:30 pm | In-Person and Online

Friday, November 3

Erev Shabbat

With Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshein and Cantorial Soloist Gregg Luchs

6:30 pm | In-Person with RSVP

and Live and Interactive on Zoom

All are welcome with RSVP ... tasty Oneg Shabbat dessert reception following! Invite your Friends!

Members, please see your weekly Shabbat email for the Zoom link.

Saturday, November 4

Shabbat Morning Torah Study 

9:15 am | Live and Interactive on Zoom

*ONLINE ONLY*

Members, please see your weekly Shabbat email for the Zoom link.

By group consensus, we use "The Social Justice Torah Commentary" as the lens through which we discuss each week's Torah portion this year.

So, grab a cup of coffee and join us ONLINE at

9:15 am.

Celebrating the Felix Family Bar Mitzvah

10:30 am | In-Person with RSVP and Live and Interactive on Zoom

Members, please see your weekly Shabbat email for the Zoom link.





Sunday, November 5

Religious School

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Regular Session | In-Person



Discovering Judaism

11:00 am | ONLINE ONLY

*Note time change due to end of DST*



Discovering Judaism 5784 (2023-2024)

Registration Now Open

Dates: 

Sunday mornings over 21 sessions, Sunday, October 8, 2023 - Sunday, April 28, 2024

Course will be taught by:

Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshein, Temple Emanuel of Tempe, AZ

Rabbi Devorah Marcus, Temple Emanuel of San Diego, CA

Rabbi Benj Fried, Temple Emanuel of San Diego, CA

Rabbi Yael Ridberg, Congregation Dor Hadash, San Diego, CA

Time*:

*Due to a shared schedule with our partners in California, those in Arizona will have the class time change with the Daylight Saving time change:

November 5- February 25 - Class will be held 11:00 am -12:30 pm



Daylight Savings begins - March 10

March 3- April 28 - Class will be held 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Classes will be held Online Only. A complete schedule and the Zoom link will be sent to you closer to the start of the class. 

Course Fees: 

Temple Emanuel Members - $54 per person

(which includes access for 1 additional person in the same household)

Non-Members - $250 per person

(which includes access for 1 additional person in the same household)

No one will be turned away for financial reasons.

If you are unable to pay the registration amount in full, please contact Jocelyn at Jocelyn@EmanuelOfTempe.org to discuss alternative arrangements.

Upcoming Events 

Check out the Temple "Events" page for further information,

and Save the Date!



Friday, November 10

Veterans Day (observed)

Temple Emanuel Office Closed Today

ADULT EDUCATION



Tuesday, November 14, 2023

7:00 pm | Live and Interactive on Zoom

Napoleon and the Jews



Taught by Temple Emanuel member and career history teacher, Kerri Robbins.

MOE

(Men of Emanuel)

Happenings

Get Involved

Temple Emanuel's

Caring Community Needs You!

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!

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!

I-HELP

Sundays 2023

FALL/WINTER DATES

Volunteer to Feed the Hungry in 2023!

I-HELP is an acronym for Interfaith Housing Emergency Lodging Program. It is a Tempe Community Action Agency program that partners with several faith communities, clubs, and organizations to combat homelessness. Temple Emanuel is responsible for planning and preparing dinners and lunches for the first two Sundays of each month. 

Jim Flegenheimer, Temple Emanuel I-HELP coordinator, is looking for volunteers (specifically, groups of individuals) to cook and serve food (children are welcome, but should be 12 or older) on the following Sundays during fall and winter 2023. Specific locations in Tempe will be provided by Jim when your volunteer day is confirmed.

December 3

December 10

Please consider volunteering your time to perform this mitzvah!



SALE!

Order your T-Shirts

Today and Show Your TEOT pride!

 Children/Youth sized T-Shirts are now only $8 each.

Available in red, black, orange, and pink.

Adult-sized T-Shirts are now only $10 each.

Available in red, black, pink, green, and purple.

All sales benefit the

Temple Emanuel Religious School Fund.

Online orders are now accepted.

Order yours today!