The Territory is an intimate look into the lives of Israelis from the former Soviet Union who made their new home in the West Bank settlements. While some residents move to the settlements looking for cheaper housing, others are motivated by Zionist ideology; and all are influenced by their past experience of being an oppressed minority in the Soviet Union.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/50307975
Dmitriy Khavin began his film career at the Odessa Film Studios in Ukraine. Since 1992 he has lived in the US, where he works as a director, editor and cinematographer. Dmitriy will join us for discussion of the film and share his insights as part of the screening.
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Joint MLK Jr. Shabbat service at Congregation Mishkan Israel, January 16 at 7:30PM
On January 16, 2015 at 7:30 PM the entire Temple Emanuel community will join Temple Beth David and Congregation Mishkan Israel for a very special MLK service. Congregation Mishkan Israel will begin the celebration of its 175th anniversary with the MLK, Jr service. This year our guest will be Rabbi David Saperstein, the Director of the Religious Action Center in Washington, DC. He was recently nominated as the US Ambassador-at-large for Religious Freedom and awaits Senate confirmation.
We hope you can join us for this very special Interfaith service, bringing together members of our three congregations, as well as spiritual leaders of many local faith communities.
The service will take place at Congregation Mishkan Israel, 785 Ridge Rd, Hamden, CT.
Bring a burst of sunshine into your winter! The TE citrus sale is back!
Citrus Here Earlier!!! New Deadline for orders: December 8, for December 21st delivery.
Bring a burst of sunshine into your winter! The TE citrus sale is back!
If you received the traditional ‘citrus envelope’ you can make your order and return the form with your check to the Temple office, or you can save yourself a stamp and place your order right here!
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service – Sunday, November 23 at 7:00 pm
We look forward to joining with all houses of worship in the Town of Orange for our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 23 at 7:00 pm. This year the service will be hosted by the Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Racebrook Road in Orange.
Dinner to honor Rabbi Mark Winer, MBE – November 21, 2014
Earlier this year Rabbi Mark Winer, TE’s first Rabbi, was awarded an MBE (Member of British Empire) in London for his interfaith work. We are delighted to welcome him back and to congratulate him on this high and well-deserved honor.
(You can read an article about Rabbi Winer and the Honor he received here. )
You and your family are invited to a Shabbat dinner at 6:00 PM on Friday, November 21, 2014. Enjoy a terrific classic Shabbat chicken dinner with scrumptious sides and salad. Challah of course! Vegetarian options available.
INDIAN COOKING CLASS & GOURMET DINNER – November 8, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Come & delight in learning to prepare delectable foods from Chef Jawahar [Jack] Doraiswamy’s native India, and then happily partake in a full, three course Indian meal.
Take home the recipes for all dishes & packets of spices used, so you can impress family & friends for your next home-cooked dinner.
Join the TE community, along with friends, for this special, first-of-a-kind event! Seating is limited, so make your reservations now!
Friends & family from the larger community are welcome & encouraged.
The Whiffenpoofs@Temple Emanuel, December 7th at 7:30 pm
Join us for an Evening of Entertainment:
The Whiffenpoofs, The world’s oldest, best known Yale A Capella choir!
The Whiffenpoofs, The world’s oldest, best known Yale A Capella choir!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2014 AT 7:30 PM
Jewish Genealogy: Tracing Your Roots – Sunday, October 26 at 10:00 am
What to you know about your family’s past? What mysteries can be unlocked and what secrets are waiting to be revealed? Howard Siegel, Temple member and genealogist, will teach us how to use a variety of sources to discover our Jewish ancestry. Join us for ‘Jewish Genealogy: Tracing Your Roots’ on Sunday, October 26, 9:45 am bagels and…, program at 10:00 am.
Erev Sukkot – October 8 @ 6:30PM
Sukkot, a Hebrew word meaning “booths” or “huts,” refers to the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest. It also commemorates the 40 years of Jewish wandering in the desert after the giving of the Torah atop Mt. Sinai. This year it begins at sunset on October 8th. Please join Temple Emanuel at 6:30 pm for Erev Sukkot Service!
For more information about the holiday, please visit http://www.reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays
Abraham's Tent – feeding the hungry and housing the homeless this winter.
Abraham’s Tent is a cooperative effort between Columbus House and congregations of faith in the Greater New Haven area. Represented by the Interfaith Cooperative Ministries, it began in 2009 when a city funded shelter remained closed for the winter due to lack of funds. From December to April Abraham’s tent provides safe shelter and food for 12 men whom are selected by Columbus House for this special project. Our responsibility is to feed the men a warm family style dinner, breakfast the next morning and a bagged lunch for them to take back to Columbus House where they will shower and get ready for their day. Temple Emanuel’s responsibility is for one week in February where we partner with Grace and St Peters Episcopal church in Hamden.
On behalf of Temple Emanuel, this project is spearheaded by Ronda Stiekman. She is always looking for fellow congregants willing to assist during this weeklong commitment. If you’d like to contribute your time and help prepare a meal, please contact Ronda at AT@TempleEmanuel-GNH.org