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Temple Emanuel Celebrates Debbie Friedman z”l
“We must live for today, we must build for tomorrow. Give us time, give us strength, give us life…” (Lyrics from “And the Youth Shall See Visions” by…
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February President’s Column (This one’s getting its foundations strengthened!)
A lot of exciting and stimulating events have been happening at TE and in our community in the last month. I’ll try to give you some highlights here,…
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Chag Purim Sameach!
As I write this column, the music from our 2nd Annual Debbie Friedman z’l memorial concert is still ringing in my ears – what an incredible event it…
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Temple Emanuel goes to Israel!
Join Rabbi Michael Farbman and Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven on a family friendly experience in ISRAEL July 27, 2013— Aug. 9, 2013 On This Outstanding Journey, together…
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How do you view the map of Israel? January 12th – Divrei Laila – Night Commentaries – #2 !
Saturday evening, January 12, 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary, Temple Emanuel is holding the second in our Social Action Committee’s series of three Divrei Laila (English translation =…
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President’s Column (This One’s Composite!)
“Welcome! Temple Emanuel is a warm, caring and open community of approximately 160 households. As a small Reform synagogue, our members have the opportunity to know one another…
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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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Praying for Peace…
About a month ago I read about a phone app called “tzeva adom” (code red), an Israeli early-warning service. Intrigued, I installed it (it was free) and tried…
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President’s Column (This One’s Reinforced!) by Bruce Spiewak
This month I will share with you a report on some important events, concepts, goals, and directions for TE. As you know, our synagogue is generally managed by…
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On Hurricanes and the Power of Community
Recent hurricane-turned-tropical storm Sandy has disrupted most of our lives. This month’s Shofar arrives late as yet another reminder of what a loss of electric power for a…
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All you ever wanted to know about Haftarah – a new educational opportunity at Temple Emanuel
Have you ever found yourself wondering: What is the difference between Torah & Haftarah? Why does the Trope sound different for Torah & Haftarah? Could I ever learn…