Emeth book club meeting January 21
January 6th, 2010 by emeth
The Temple Emeth book club will meet at the temple, Thursday, Jan. 21, at 8:00 P.M. to discuss Telex From Cuba by Rachel Kushner.
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February Tot Shabbat moved to February 20th
January 3rd, 2010 by committee
February’s Tot Shabbat has also been moved to the third Saturday of the month, on February 20th at 9:30. Members and nonmembers are both invited to bring their young children (up to five years old) to the sanctuary for a kid’s service.
Shabbat Shirah Choir Service
January 2nd, 2010 by committee
Kol Emet, the Temple Emeth adult choir, will be featured on Shabbat Shirah, Friday, January 29 – the Sabbath of Song.
Shabbat Shirah will be a participatory sung service for cantor, choir and congregation. The service is highlighted by the chanting of the Song of the Sea, from Exodus, a poem which, according to tradition, was sung by the Israelites after crossing the Red sea and escaping from the Egyptian army. Please join us for a special musical evening.
Post your Jewish Dream
December 12th, 2009 by committee
On Rosh Hashanah morning, I gave a sermon in which I articulated and explained my dream as a rabbi.
I said, “My dream as a rabbi is to create a kehillah kedoshah which creates Torah study opportunities for all its members and is always mindful of the Jewish people’s responsibility to pursue justice.”
Then I gave everyone an assignment to articulate his or her Jewish dream and to post it to the following website: http://groups.google.com/group/myjewishdream. Here are some questions to get you going.
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What are your most positive Jewish experiences?
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What are the Jewish texts that resonate with you every time you read them?
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What are the rituals that truly elevate your spirit?
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What is the activity here at Temple Emeth that you would certainly make time to partifipate in if only it existed and you knew about it?
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What do you gain by attending services on the High Holy Days?
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If you have children or grandchildren, why do you hope they will grow up as proud, identified Jews?
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How do you think you can change Judaism for the better and how can Judaism change you for the better?
Whether you post your own dream or not, I invite you to peruse the dreams that are posted and to offer comments. In this way, our online discussion adds richness to our community.
–Rabbi Steven Sirbu
December 2009 Bookclub Meeting
December 10th, 2009 by committee
On Thursday, December 17, 2009, the Temple Emeth Bookclub will discuss “The Space Between Us” by Thrity Umrigar at the Temple at 8 PM. Fran Berniker will be in charge.
Healing Service
November 27th, 2009 by committee
Temple Emeth is pleased to announce our next Shabbat Healing Service on Friday, November 27 at 8:00 p.m. With guitar music and readings that help us connect to God even in difficult times, this service is for anyone looking for a more intimate way to worship.
Temple Emeth welcomes Temple Beth El
November 22nd, 2009 by committee
Temple Emeth is pleased to welcome Temple Beth El of Northern Valley to worship with us on Friday, November 27, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
We will be having a Shabbat Healing Service that evening which will focus on the ways we find closeness to God, even in difficult times.
To honor our guests, we will read the Beth El Mi Shebeirach and Yahrzeit lists. Those who attend will–in the spirit of Hinei Mah Tov–see how nice it is when members of two congregations sit together in prayer.
Torah Study
November 8th, 2009 by Peter Adler
Shabbat Morning Torah Study is held on Saturday mornings at 9:10 am. Join Rabbi Sirbu in an informal and lively study of Torah. Study begins promptly at 9:10 am and concludes in time for our Shabbat morning service at 10:30 am. Coffee and bagels are served beginning at 9:00 am.
On November 28, we will continue with: Exodus, Chapter 12, verse 27 of Bo. Page 386 of Etz Hayim Torah and Commentary.
Guest speaker on Israel
October 29th, 2009 by emeth
Internationally known speaker AVI MELAMED will focus on the underlying forces that shape the Mid-East region and Israel’s internal politics and security issues.
The challenges of the security fence and suicide bombers; increasing tension between moderate and fundamentalist Islam; the potential of Iran as a nuclear power, and other timely topics will lead to an informed and lively discussion.
Sunday, November 8, at 2 pm, at Temple Emeth; guests are welcome.
3-week Judaism course with Rabbi Sirbu
October 23rd, 2009 by emeth
A three-week Taste of Judaism introductory course led by three rabbis, including Rabbi Steven Sirbu, will be held on December 2, 9, and 16, from 7 pm, at Temple Beth Or. There is no fee for these classes. Please RSVP a week before each class.
