Temple Emanuel News

It is hard to believe that in a little over two months we will be coming together for the High Holy Days. One of the key prayers of this holy time is the Hashiveynu. The words “Return to us O God; renew our days as of old” have special significance as we all return to our beautiful Temple to worship and reconnect.
 
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur have often been compared to a family reunion. We come together and reunite with...Read more...

Dear Friends,

Since we last adopted safety guidelines at Temple Emanuel on May 1st, the CDC and local authorities have offered new and less-restrictive guidance. With this new information in hand, and with a feeling of optimism, your Board of Trustees, the Re-opening Task Force, and the professional team have adopted modified guidelines to become effective on June 1st.

In drafting these new guidelines, we considered the...Read more...

Dear Friends,

We are very excited to be able to gradually welcome everyone back to our Temple building. In order to facilitate this process, your Board of Trustees, the Reopening Task Force, and the professional team have adopted clear safety guidelines for all members and guests. In adopting these guidelines, we are again relying on the Matrix of Jewish Values written by Rabbi Black. In this moment, we focus on the value of kedusha,...Read more...