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Adult Ed Brunch Series – Judy Livingston – Start with YES

Sunday, Feb 16, 11am in the Lipson Lounge at the JCC – Free and open to the public

Judy Livingston is a local artist, designer, and educator. Join Judy as she shares the story of her advocacy initiative: Start with Yes: Creating Inclusive B’nai Mitzvah Ceremonies.

The initiative includes a website, StartwithYES.org, which is an online resource for Jewish families caring for children with special needs. These families, for a variety of reasons, may feel that a bar, bat, or b’nai mitzvah is out of reach.

The website is a compilation of inclusive b’nai mitzvah success stories, proven ideas, and helpful resources. All of which are intended to encourage these families to have meaningful b’nai mitzvah experiences. The goal is to open the door wider for participation in Jewish community and Jewish ritual life.

Our morning will include a delicious brunch. Please contact Jon Rubin (jrubin566@gmail.com) if you are able to help with cooking or set-up.


Zoom snapshop of our Board members 11/19/24

Board of Trustees Meetings Online

Our Board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm – our next Board meeting is on Tues, Feb 18 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]

Board Zoom Link


Two pink flamingos with their necks forming a heart shapeChesed Caring Community Team Meetings Online

We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:15pm – our next meeting is on Tuesday, Mar 4 via Zoom

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


Unrolling a Torah scroll

Chevre Torah Study Online

Every Saturday morning, 10am and 11:05am via Zoom

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.

Our next meeting is on Feb 8.

From 10 – 10:55am: Starting at Hosea 4:13

From 11:05-noon: Exodus 16:11-17:16

Note that the following meeting will be on Feb 15 at 9am only.

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]

Torah Study Zoom Link


Family Fun

One Saturday morning each month (usually the first Saturday), 9am – 11am 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.

Coming Up:

Mar 1 – Purim Party!
Apr 5 – Matzah Mash
May 3 – Torah Time
Jun 7 – Summer Splash

For more information and to rsvp, contact Alexa at alexalacey@me.com.


Collage of Hebrew lettersHebrew for Adults Online

One hour a week via Zoom

November starts another year of Hebrew classes at Temple Emanu-El. The classes are taught by Leslie Schwartz once a week via Zoom.

Beginning Hebrew – By the end of this course, you’ll be able to pronounce (decode, read aloud) any Hebrew word and also know the meaning of a number of Hebrew words that are important in our liturgy. We use the text, Aleph Isn’t Tough, Book 1, by Linda Motzkin, URJ Press, 2000. The classes meet each week on Tuesday mornings from 8-9am.

Continuing Hebrew – We continue our Hebrew study using the text, Aleph Isn’t Enough, Book 2, by Linda Motzkin, URJ Press, 2001. This text emphasizes the Hebrew used in prayers and Torah readings in the synagogue, the blessings and rituals of Jewish home observances, and words or phrases arising out of a Jewish cultural context. The prerequisite for joining this class is to be able to read (decode, read aloud) any Hebrew word (without necessarily knowing what it means). The classes meet each week on Thursday mornings from 9-10am.

The courses are open to everyone. They are free for Temple Emanu-El members; non-members are asked to make a donation from their hearts. Contact Leslie Schwartz (schwartzljs@gmail.com) for more information and to sign up.

[Graphic by Emma Rhodes of Emma Tang Designs]


The chef at our 2018 summer picnic holding out his hands in welcomeHospitality Team Meetings Online

Our online meetings are generally on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm – our next meeting is on Mar 4 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]

Hospitality Zoom Link


Men’s Club

2nd Tuesday of the month, 10am – our next get-together will be on Feb 11 at Riki’s Family Restaurant

Riki’s Family Restaurant is located at 25 N. Main St in Fairport (14450). Join us for breakfast and conversation. For more information, contact Carl (561-699-1494, carlwetzstein38@gmail.com).


Yellow rose lying on a roll of paper with musical notesMusic Mondays

First Monday of the month at 7pm at members’ homes – our next get-together is Mar 3

All interested musicians from Temple Emanu-El gather at one of our members’ homes for a song session each month. Vocalists and instrumentalists from our congregation are all welcome! For more information and to rsvp, contact Charlene at Charlygirard9@gmail.com.

[Image by Fruke Riether courtesy of Pixabay


Rabbi’s Book Club

Selected first Sundays at 11am in the TEE Library at the JCC

Join us for a lively discussion of Jewish literature.

April 6David Baddiel, Jews Don’t Count – Our April selection is Jews Don’t Count by David Baddiel,  British comedian and author. In an engaging and entertaining way, Baddiel asks why, in popular perception, Jews don’t count as a minority and antisemitism is so often ignored by those who consider themselves “on the right side of history.”

May 4 – Anita Diamant, The Red Tent

June 1 – Adina Hoffman and Peter Cole, Sacred Trash: The Lost and Found Worlds of the Cairo Geniza


Sit ‘n Stitch

Last Tuesday of the month from 10:30 – 11:30am in the TEE Library at the JCC – our next get-together is Feb 25

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!


Shabbat candles and wine cup

Spiritual Practices Team Meetings Online

2nd Tuesday of the month, 7pm – our next meeting is Feb 11 via Zoom. 

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]

 

Spiritual Practices Zoom Link


"Tikkun Olam" in Hebrew and English

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).


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