Do you know how the Story of Esther ends? Not with the hanging of Haman, despite what the children’s song says: “He ordered Haman to take a little swing, in Shu-Shu-Shu long ago.” We don’t often read Chapters 9 and 10 of the Book of Esther, the last chapters of the Megillah. We read the […]
A reflection on January 6th
Avinu sh’ba’shamayim – God, our Parent up in Heaven…Avinu sh’ba’aretz – God, our Parent here on Earth…We need you now. We are lost and broken.There is violence and hooliganism, even in our Halls of Greatest Power. Throughout history, we Americans have seen wars on other shores, and coups in other capitols. Now our own sins […]
What will Erev Shabbat look like in 2021?
This spring, our Erev Shabbat Services on Friday nights will look a bit different but will be full of familiar prayers, music, and community. Many will be live and on zoom to give our community a chance to connect and celebrate Shabbat together. While Rabbi Dean is focusing on B’nai MItzvahs and Pastoral Care during his […]
HIGHLIGHTS: Eight Nights of Non-Profit Organizations
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 […]
Arizona Board of Education adds Holocaust and other genocides to state education standards
Good and important news! And kudos to Temple Emanuel member Michael Beller on your leadership – both visionary and practical!
Election Week Thoughts
A Message from Rabbi Dean I feel like I’ve aged a year this past week. As if this election cycle hadn’t run on and on, counting the votes feels interminable! I remember when, decades ago, ABC News used to project the winner before bedtime on the west coast! Now, with absentee ballots and mail in […]
Important Announcement about Rabbi Dean
Dear Temple Emanuel Family, For the past ten years, Temple Emanuel has been blessed with the spiritual leadership of Rabbi Dean Shapiro. We have studied, prayed and socialized together, celebrated simchas together, and most recently weathered the challenges of COVID-19 together. We have grown together as a congregation through his expertise in social justice and […]
Creating a Mikdash M’at
Creating a Mikdash M’at Preparing your home for the High Holy Days With the current health pandemic and restrictions on group gatherings, our kitchens have become our classroom, our basements are our yoga studios, and the dining room has become our office. Where, then, is our synagogue? The rabbis asked this same question right after […]
The High Holy Days are Coming!
To the Temple Emanuel Community, Shanah Tovah! The New Year is nearly here! The Hebrew word “shanah” means “year,” and it also means “change.” This has certainly been a year of massive change. When everything feels different, it is good to know that some things are certain: Jewish custom and tradition. The High Holy Days. Our […]
Meet Rabbi Cookie!
Temple Emanuel’s Summer Services with Rabbi Cookie Olshein Rabbi Olshein is a graduate of The George Washington University, of California Western School of Law, and Hebrew Union College – where she was a classmate of Rabbi Dean! Rabbi Cookie Olshein will lead Shabbat morning services and Torah study throughout the summer at Temple Emanuel. She […]
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