Intergenerational Torah Study
A Religious School program targeted at pre-Bar/Bat Mitzvah students who are assisted in their studies by older teens, parents and older congregants. Held on Sundays, all are welcome to participate. First we meet with Rabbi Pein to be briefed on the Torah portion to be discussed with the students; we then break into small groups to plan our study, and thereafter spend about 40 minutes with our assigned students.
Attention all 7th - 10th graders! Welcome to an exciting opportunity!
We are looking for "Purim Players," a group of actors who would like to star
in this year's Purim production. Any one who is interested will play a part
in the production. There are also opportunities to take a part in the
technical crew for the production. Rehearsals will take place during
religious school. The Purim play will be performed on Sunday, March 16th for
the entire congregation. We need your participation to help make the Purim
play a success!
Please let me know if you are interested in being a part of the Purim
Players. Please RSVP to Rabbi Pein at 967-4382, ext. 17 or via email at
WPein@congregationemanuel.org.
Attention Parents of College Students
Please call Jo Ann, Marcie's Assistant, and give her your child's college
address. Our Religious School Committee will again be sending holiday care
packages to our college friends.
Our Kindergarten is Blooming
Do you have a kindergarten age child or grandchild who would like to begin
Jewish learning and celebrating? Our temple has a unique Kindergarten
program that meets 6 times a year on Sunday mornings at 9:00 to learn about
the Jewish holidays. Congregant and non-member children are welcome. The next Kindergarten class will be held on Sunday, March 16th. For more information, please contact Marcie at 967-4382
ext. 15.
Teenagers and Parents of Teenagers!
Are you looking for a wonderful experience this summer? Our Reform Movement
has two great ideas!
MITZVAH CORPS is a Three Week Social Action/Community Service Programs in
locations throughout the US and the other is NIFTY in Israel Trips. Marcie
has information on both of these programs or you can get information at
www.URJ.org. College Students looking for a great internship should go
online to www.rac.org/MK and learn about Machon Kaplan and Social Action
Internship and Study Program for College Students at the Religious Action
Center for Reform Judaism in Washington DC.
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Interfaith Families Group
With no set agenda, Outreach is an ongoing Interfaith couples group that meets monthly on Sunday from 11:30 - 12:45 PM to discuss specific issues which individual members bring to the meeting. It is a creative dialogue in a warm, lively, supportive environment led by Linda Caigan, ACSW. Call Linda and she will be happy to answer any questions you may have, 834-6664. The next outreach meeting will be Sunday May 4th.
"Sip and Study"
Learn about the Weekly Torah/Haftarah Portion on Saturday mornings, 9:00 AM
How does the Torah teach us to live our lives in a more meaningful way?
What are the messages of the prophets that we can apply to today's world?
Join us to find answers to these questions and more as we navigate the Torah
/ Haftarah portions during the year. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to
attend!
All classes meet at 9 AM in the library. Regular coffee is served.
"Drop-in" and Study on Sunday mornings with Rabbi Pein
If you liked the Book of Genesis, you will love our Exodus series! Or join
us for the first time as we begin together to the birth of the Jewish
nation.
Lunch 'n Learn with Rabbi Pein
Who doesn't enjoy company and stimulating discussion over lunch? Join us for
a study of the weekly Torah portion. No prior study experience or knowledge
is necessary. Regular coffee is provided (as well as conversation and
advice). The next meeting will be held Thursday, May 8th.
Adult Hebrew Classes Beginning Sunday, Oct.14
Do you wish that you could read Hebrew or do you need to brush up on your
reading skills?
Adult Hebrew classes will again take place on Sunday mornings at 11:15.
They will begin on Sunday, October 14th
Contact Marcie for more information and to register for a class.
Project Re-Imagine - What is it?
Our temple community is now participating in an exciting journey whose
purpose is to examine our current educational program and "re-imagine it"
based on the needs and interests of our entire congregation. For the next
eighteen months a task force of congregants representing all demographic
groups will be looking at the history and culture of our temple and then
learning about different models of educational programming taking place in
synagogues throughout the United States. Our journey which is funded by a
grant from the UJA/Federation has as its goal the creation of a new vision
of temple programming focusing on all aspects of one's life from the cradle
to the grave! As our task force progresses, we will keep the congregation
informed. We hope that you will be as excited about this journey as we are!
Project Re-Imagine Leadership Team:
Bruce Nathanson and Tim Lindon Chairmen.
What is Next Step?
A group of men, over 55, meeting to share and discuss issues that occur
during their post-work life, be it health, family, career, or attitude.
Join us for coffee, doughnuts and discussion. The next meeting will be Sunday, May 11th.
SAVE THE DATE!!! 23rd Annual Cantor Earl Rogers Tribute Sabbath
Funny, It Doesn't Sound Jewish - Friday, June 13th
A lecture-entertainment by Jack Gottlieb, based on his book Funny, It
Doesn't Sound Jewish, How Yiddish Songs and Synagogue Melodies Influenced
Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and Hollywood. The author, at the piano, will
present both known and "unsung" songs by giants of the American songbook.
Book signing.
Temple Book Club
The May book club will meet on Thursday, May 15th. The book is Net of
Dreams by Julie Soloman. The June book will be Boy In Striped Pajamas by
John Boyne. The June Book club will meet on Thursday, June 19th.
Rabbi David Saperstein to speak at the Temple in May
Join us Friday, May 16th at 8 PM when Rabbi David Saperstein, the Director
of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, will speak at Sabbath
Services. Described in a The Washington Post profile as the "quintessential
religious lobbyist on Capitol Hill," he represents the national Reform
Jewish Movement to Congress and the administration. Save the date.
Celebrating Israel at 60
Celebrating Israel at 60 - Cantor Stone will present art songs of Israel on
Friday May 2nd. Join us for a service of Isareli music!
Interfaith Congregational Laymen's Committee Dinner
The Interfaith Congregational Laymen's Committee of Harrison Fellowship
Dinner
Will be held Thursday, May 15th at 7 PM at The Greek Orthodox Church of our
Savior, 2195 Westchester Avenue, Rye
(our next door neighbors). The cost is $15/person. Join us for an evening
of fellowship, food and faith sharing.
For more information contact Eleanor Russo, 914-835-1410. Reservations due
May 1, 2008.
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