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Thank you Representative Greg Stanton for joining us to light candles!

December 21, 2020 By Staff

Congressman Greg Stanton joined Rabbi Dean on Zoom for the last night of Hanukkah!   We lit candles, sang and spoke of 2020.   Thank you again for joining us congressman! Chag Shameach!

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Member Family Spotlight: Randi, Brandon, Dylan and Skylar Bagley!

December 15, 2020 By Staff

Names: Brandon, Randi, Dylan, and Skylar Bagley Ages: Dylan is 10 and Skylar is 4 Hometowns: Brandon is from Willits, CA. It’s a tiny town in Northern California with only 3 stoplights. Randi grew up in Scottsdale. Alma Maters: We met and started dating our freshman year of college at Whitman College in Walla Walla, […]

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Rabbi Search Update

December 11, 2020 By Staff

Dear Temple Emanuel community,  I’m writing today to update you on our rabbinic search and Rabbi Dean’s departure.  The search committee has been meeting over the last few weeks and will soon be reviewing resumes for potential rabbis. Beginning in mid to late December, we will conduct virtual focus groups and a congregational survey to get your feedback on the most important qualities for our new rabbi.  Your feedback is vital to […]

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Let’s Get Bageled!

December 7, 2020 By Staff

Let’s Get Bageled! The cat’s out of the bag about Temple Emanuel’s secret “Bageling” Project! #TEOTgetsbageled All members will have a surprise delivery of bagels to their front door! Here are some answers to frequently asked questions we’ve been hearing: How did it start? In November, Temple staff distributed lists of members names and addresses and instructions to 14 volunteers who kicked off […]

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Member Spotlight: Sarah Winkleman!

December 7, 2020 By Staff

Name: Sarah Winkelman Age: 23 Hometown: Chicago, IL Alma Mater: Arizona State 2019, working on my master’s there now. How long have you been a member of Temple Emanuel? I’ve been teaching at TE since January 2019. Why did you decide to join TEOT? I was interested in teaching religious school and needed another job […]

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Member Family Spotlight: The Wright Family!

December 2, 2020 By Staff

Names: Josh, Melissa, Caleb, Hannah Ages: 37, 38, 8, 5 Hometowns: Josh: Tempe, Melissa: Fountain Hills Alma Maters: University of Arizona How long have you been members of Temple Emanuel? As a family, since 2017. Josh grew up at Temple Emanuel and his family has been members for more than 30 years. Why did you […]

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A Pun-derful Hanukkah Photo Op!

November 25, 2020 By Staff

There are so many local Christmas photo opportunities from giant candy canes and trees to sitting on Santa’s lap. Where, you may ask, are the Hanukkah “photo ops”?! In celebration of Hanukkah 2020, Temple Emanuel has created 3 amazing Hanukkah themed photo opportunity set-ups for the Jewish community to enjoy!  “I love you a latke” “Happy […]

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HIGHLIGHTS: Eight Nights of Non-Profit Organizations

November 24, 2020 By Rabbi Dean Shapiro

Join us for Eight Nights of Interviews and Spotlights of local non-profit organizations and the members of Temple Emanuel that Volunteer with them, run their Boards and/or work there! Videos will be posted about each organization on the Temple Emanuel Facebook Page each night at 5:00 pm. We encourage congregants to donate to these amazing […]

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Paz De Cristo Food Donations!

November 24, 2020 By Staff

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Member Family Spotlight: Jennifer, Brian, Eli and Maddie Wortzel

November 24, 2020 By Staff

Get to know the Wortzel’s! Names: Brian, Jennifer, Eli (9th grade) and Maddie (7th grade) Wortzel Hometowns: Brian – Tucson, AZ and Jennifer – Bluefield, VA Alma Maters: Brian – NAU and University of Iowa and Jennifer – University of Virginia and University of Arizona How long have you been members of Temple Emanuel? 13 […]

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