Board of Trustees Meetings Online
Our Board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm – our next Board meeting is on Tues, July 15 via Zoom
Our monthly Board meetings are open to all current Temple Emanu-El members. To login by phone, call 1-929-205-6099 and use meeting ID 848 0442 4414. [Photo: Our 2025 Board in Zoomland]
Mark your calendars: Our 2025 Annual Congregational Meeting (open to Temple Emanu-El members only) will take place on June 29 at 10am in Auditorium A at the JCC. A Zoom option will also be available. (Only those attending in-person may vote, however.)
Chesed Caring Community Team Meetings Online
All are welcome. For information about our Chesed Caring Community Team, contact Denise Lippa at ddl3621@g.rit.edu or 585-698-7391. To login by phone, call 1-929-205-6099 and use meeting ID 889 6805 3220. [Photo by Temple Emanu-El member Dave Kassnoff]
Chesed Caring Community Zoom Link
Chevre Torah Study
Most Saturday mornings
Chevre Torah provides an in-depth discussion of the weekly Torah portion and highlights from the other books of the Bible, combining traditional commentaries with contemporary perspectives and the wisdom of our own experience. No prior knowledge of the texts is assumed. For the Hebrew blessing for Torah study, click here: blessing.
We will next meet on June 21:
10am – Joshua 2:1 – 24
11:05am – Numbers 15:8-15:41
To login by phone, call 1-929-205-6099 and use meeting ID 884 3153 5267.
[Photo: Temple Emanu-El members Charlie and Charly Sommers unrolling our Torah scroll on Simchat Torah]
Family Fun
One Saturday morning each month at one of our member’s homes
Join us each month as we gather with our young children to enjoy a Shabbat morning together. We look forward to sharing traditions and celebrating each new season with our Jewish community.
For more information, contact Alexa at alexalacey@me.com.
Hospitality Team Meetings Online
Our online meetings are generally on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm – our next meeting is on July 1 via Zoom
All are welcome! For more information, contact Brenda Mudd at bbbhd0929@gmail.com. To login by phone, call 1-929-205-6099 and use meeting ID 889 6805 3220. [Photo: At our 2018 Summer Picnic, showing Temple Emanu-El member Marty Neweroff, taken by member Carl Wetzstein]
Jewish Heritage Day at the Red Wings!
Sunday, June 29, 1:05pm
Join us for Jewish Heritage Day at the Red Wings. We’ve reserved a block of seats for Temple Emanu-El members, friends, and family. For more information, contact Robin Morganstern (bitbybit2.rm@gmail.com); to reserve your tickets, click on the link that follows.
Men’s Club
Once a month – our next get-together will be in July at 9m at Riki’s Family Restaurant
Riki’s Family Restaurant is located at 25 N Main St in Fairport (14450). (Note: Construction on Route 250 at Whitney Rd requires a detour to reach the restaurant.) Join us for breakfast and conversation. For more information, contact David Kassnoff at 585-704-7805.
Music Monday
First Monday of the month at 7pm at members’ homes – our next get-together will be on July 7
Join us on the first Monday of every month for Music Monday — a chance to learn new songs and dig into old favorites with Temple Emanu-El’s cantorial soloist, Charly Sommers. All are welcome. Please contact Charlygirard9@gmail.com for details.
[Image by Fruke Riether courtesy of Pixabay]
Sit ‘n Stitch
One Tuesday each month from 10:30 – 11:30am in the TEE Library at the JCC – our next get-together is June 24
We have a monthly group where we knit, crochet, sew, and work on needle crafts together. Bring your projects and a snack and beverage if you’d like. There is no need to RSVP. We hope you’ll come by!
Summer Picnic
Sun, Aug 17, 11am – 2pm in the Hawk Pavilion at Seneca Park
Have fun and relax with our members and friends at our Annual Summer Picnic. Hot dogs and veggie dogs, water, and plates will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass, along with an ingredient list to help those with dietary concerns. Bring games, too, if you’d like. Note that the playground is also available. We hope you’ll join us!
Spiritual Practices Team Meetings Online
2nd Tuesday of the month, 7pm – our next meeting is July 8 via Zoom. (No June meeting)
All are welcome. To login by phone, call 1-929-205-6099 and use meeting ID 852 6777 2051. [Photo by Temple Emanu-El Member Dave Kassnoff]
Tikkun Olam Team
As Reform Jews, we participate actively in Tikkun Olam, “repair of the world.” Our social justice work is done in a variety of ways: education on the issues, advocacy for specific policies and legislation, and implementing our vision through direct action and service. Please join us to hear what we’re doing next – we’d love to have your input and help. For meeting dates and more information, contact Carl (561-699-1494, carlwetzstein38@gmail.com).