Temple Emanuel is a warm, caring, and open community. As a small but growing Reform synagogue, our members have the opportunity to know one another and to have meaningful input into how our synagogue operates. Temple Emanuel is a participatory, diverse, non-judgmental, and intellectually vibrant congregation. Our membership comes from many towns in the greater New Haven area, and the Valley, adding to the diversity of our congregation.
High Holy Days 5785 (2024) at Temple Emanuel
Joint URJ Selichot service (hosted by Temple Beth David, Cheshire) Saturday, Sep 28, 7.00 pm. Keynote by Judge Douglas Lavine “Restorative Justice and Forgiveness” Erev Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, October 2, 8:00 PM Rosh Hashanah I day – Thursday, October 3, 10 amRosh Hashanah Children’s Service Thursday, October 3, 9:45 AMTashlich Thursday, October 3, immediately after … Continue reading “High Holy Days 5785 (2024) at Temple Emanuel”
More Random Thoughts
In a recent article, I mused on the differences between being President of Temple Emanuel now as opposed to being President during my initial term 15 years ago. The major difference is that 15 years ago we were concerned about safety and security, but not to the degree we need to focus on now. I … Continue reading “More Random Thoughts”
Elul: Preparing for the Days of Awe…
Elul (אלול) is the name of the month in our Jewish calendar that immediately precedes the Jewish New Year and High Holy Days. The month of Elul is one that fulfills the promise of drawing closer, awakening our inner lives through the call of the shofar, and preparing ourselves for the joy and renewal of … Continue reading “Elul: Preparing for the Days of Awe…”
Introduction to Judaism Class begins Sept 18th
Introduction to Judaism Class will begin on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. The first two weeks are in person, most subsequent sessions will be online. This class will allow you to learn more about your Jewish heritage or prepare you or a loved one for the process of conversion. This is a combined course … Continue reading “Introduction to Judaism Class begins Sept 18th”
Misheberach avoiteinu, m’kor habrachah l’imoteinu…
When members of our community and our loved ones fall ill, we add their names to the Misheberach list that we read before reciting the prayer for healing, inviting us all to hold the community members in our prayers, alongside our own loved ones and friends. We often use the traditional formula of using someone’s … Continue reading “Misheberach avoiteinu, m’kor habrachah l’imoteinu…”
TORAHS OF TEMPLE EMANUEL
by Peter Stolzman For most Jews, the Torah elicits a variety of feelings and meanings. The scrolls we use in our worship services teach us the lessons and history of the Hebrew people. Some think of the Torah as the divine word of G-d, others feel it is a chronological history of the beginnings of … Continue reading “TORAHS OF TEMPLE EMANUEL”
New Torah Mantles at Temple Emanuel!
During the discussion about repairing the Holocaust Torah, it became clear that the Torah mantles we were using had seen better days. They were about 28 years old and literally falling apart.Several members of the Board had seen the work of Jeanette Kuvin Oren at the Biennial meeting and were very impressed with her work. … Continue reading “New Torah Mantles at Temple Emanuel!”
Temple Emanuel Memorial Torah Scroll #1178 – back in our Ark!
Temple Emanuel houses in our Ark the Holocaust Memorial Scroll #1178, a scroll that belonged to the destroyed Jewish community of Horazdovice, Czechoslovakia, a community that perished in the flames of the Holocaust. This scroll is one of several hundred Czech Torah scrolls that survived the Holocaust, eventually coming to the Westminster Synagogue in London, … Continue reading “Temple Emanuel Memorial Torah Scroll #1178 – back in our Ark!”