The worldwide Reform Movement stands in solidarity with the people
and State of Israel during these challenging times.
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TEMPLE EMANUEL
HIGH HOLY DAYS' APPEAL
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A huge thank you to all of our donors! Every gift matters, and every gift counts.
We exceeded our goal, thanks to your incredible commitment to Temple Emanuel! Give yourselves a hand!
And let's not forget to give a very grateful nod to our Member Match Challenger for matching $15,000 in gifts!
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*NO Religious School:
Wednesday, November 22
Sunday, November 26
Classes resume Wednesday, November 29
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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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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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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! |
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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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Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | |
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Bereavement Support Group
2:00 pm | In-Person with RSVP
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This group provides a safe and understanding space for those facing ongoing grief. We will share our experiences, listening with kindness while creating community. Jewish texts will be used as background for discussion. Facilitated by Rabbi Olshein, who has extensive experience facilitating Bereavement Support Groups.
We will evaluate whether there is sufficient interest to continue after these 3 sessions. In-person only.
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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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*NO Religious School Today *
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Happy Thanksgiving!
The Temple office is closed today.
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Thanksgiving Weekend
The Temple office is closed today.
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Shabbat Shalom!
*All services are online only this weekend.*
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Erev Shabbat
Led by Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshein and Cantorial Soloist Gregg Luchs
6:30 pm | Live and Interactive on Zoom
*ONLINE ONLY*
Members, please see your weekly Shabbat email for the Zoom link.
This Thanksgiving Week our Erev Shabbat service will be ONLINE only.
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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
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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*NO Discovering Judaism CLASSES NOVEMBER 19 and 26*
CLASSES RESUME DECEMBER 3
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Judaica Shop Chanukah Sale!
November 8th through December 13th
Shop for all your Chanukah needs during Temple office and Religious School hours.
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American Scripture Project
The Declaration of Independence
7:30 pm | *ONLINE ONLY*
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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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Chronic Illness Support Group
1:00 pm | In-Person with RSVP
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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. (This program takes place In person only.)
Free for TEOT Members. Open to non-members with donation.
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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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MOE's 50/50 Chanukah Raffle |
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Proud to be Jewish?
Men of Emanuel
sure are!
That’s why we put up a Chanukah Menorah on
A Mountain in Downtown Tempe, each year.
Show your pride! The Menorah went up ... and you can help take it down!
Sunday, December 17
9:00 am | Help us take it down!
Contact Ian Fischer at imfischer@gmail.com for more details and to volunteer!
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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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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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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!
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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!
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