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It is a Tree of Life to those who hold fast to it…
From its very inception, Reform Judaism has looked for new ways to engage with Jewish ritual. Jews all around the world have looked for ways to make the…
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Chanukah Gift Giving Program a Huge Hit!
Over 45 kids and 40 adults came together on Sunday, December 2nd for a day of learning and tzedakah. The morning started with the asepha, a gathering of parents…
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Musician-in-Residence Weekend, March 24 and 25, 2012 with Cantor Jeffrey Klepper
One of the most renowned and respected musicians in contemporary American Judaism, Cantor Jeffrey Klepper joined Temple Emanuel’s 50th Anniversary celebration as Musician-in-Residence on March 24 and 25,…
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Temple Emanuel Celebrates it’s 50th with a Gala
What a wonderful weekend it was! We celebrated our 50th year in true Temple Emanuel style with singing, dancing, music, food and good friends. We started the weekend…
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The joys of Purim… Adar is here!
Mishenikhnas Adar, marbim b’simchah… From the moment the month of Adar begins, we increase the joy… This ancient rabbinic dictum reminds us that we are to celebrate Purim…
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The quiet months are over…
‘Deep winter, still winter, but the days are visibly longer. The sun is visibly brighter. In the Land of Israel, it is still raining – but the rains…
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“Torahs’R’us: All you ever wanted to know about Torah but were afraid to ask”
A brand-new educational opportunity for adults for 2012 This course will examine the Torah-reading traditions, its history and meaning, the structure of the Torah service and much more.…
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Building the community…
If God does not build the house, the workers labor in vain… (Psalm 127). There is an ancient Jewish tradition: when building a house, to leave one corner,…
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Getting better…
I’ve got to admit it’s getting better… If you were around Temple Emanuel this August, you couldn’t have missed all the renovations. Floors in the Social Hall and…
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Slach lanu… forgive us before the High Holy Days?
In our tradition, the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as the most awe-inspiring and powerful Holy Days. In our modern reality, the High Holy Days continue…
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Wonderful High Holiday Traditions
Rosh Hashanah comes early this year! It seems like Elul has come and almost gone and before we know it, it’s time for Rosh Hashanah celebrations, for ushering…