From Parashat B’shallach
“Fear is a powerfully creative force. Every great invention and every intellectual advance has behind it as a part of its motivation the...
Future of Synagogue Life
“Mom, why do you have to go to Arizona for ‘so long’ for work? Can’t you just fly home each night and go back the next morning?” Such a...
Who Is Responsible For Our Wrongdoings?
Me: Hey Asher, what should I write about in my article for the temple? My son, Asher: Something funny! My son then paused, looked at me...
Staff Profile: Education Director Mandy Herlich
Students returning to Emanuel Congregation Religious School this fall will find a new approach to learning, initiated by Education...
American Idols
Just a few weeks ago we chanted the Sh’ma for the 2nd time in our Torah cycle-considered to be the central statement of monotheistic...
I interrupt your regularly scheduled program…
Normally, this is where you find a thoughtful article written by someone at Emanuel, whether it is staff, a board member, or a...
Volunteer Spotlight: Rob Moss, Executive Board Member & Tech Captain
During Emanuel’s virtual Shabbat services on Friday nights and Saturday mornings, Rob Moss can often be heard reading the names of people...
Journeying to Shavuot
Dear Friends, I am writing in the afterglow of our recent Pesach celebrations. Universally recognized as one of, if not the most embraced...
Mussar - Learning and Living Jewish Virtues
Shalom Chevrei: I hope you’re enjoying a zissen Pesach. Have you had a look at our Crowdsourced Seder on YouTube - www.5959online.org....
Keep the Light Shining at Emanuel
Shalom Chevrei: As we approach Chanukah, our Jewish festival of light and freedom, I give thanks for our Emanuel family and our...
