Adult Education
Cosmic Judaism
Wednesday, Apr 3, 7pm via Zoom
Bagel Brunch with Speakers Abby Levin and Rabbi Drorah Setel
Sunday, Apr 14, 11am at the JCC
Join us for bagels and discussion of the similarities and differences between Buddhism and Judaism.
Sit ‘n Stitch
We meet on the last Tuesday of the month from 10:30 – 11:30am in the TEE Library at the JCC – our next meeting is on Apr 30
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!
Board of Trustees Meetings Online
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm – our next meeting is on Tuesday, Apr 16 via Zoom
Our 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 2021 Board in the time of Zoom]
Chesed Caring Community Team Meetings Online
We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:15pm – our next meeting is on Tuesday, Apr 2 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
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 Chevre Torah Study Groups will meet next on Saturday, Mar 30.
From 10am – 10:55am: Jeremiah 33:1 – 35:19. The prophet explains looming destruction as the result of people first releasing their slaves, and then violating the Covenant by re-enslaving them again. Today, can we survive widening economic inequality, with many people experiencing economic slavery?
From 11:05 – noon: Leviticus 7:11 – 38. Instructions about “sacrifices” often feel alien and offensive, a relic of an ancient world. However, the word “sacrifice” is a Christian translation not reflecting the original Hebrew. “Offerings,” which draw people close to the divine presence, is more accurate. Typically, these were a small cake or bird – rarely an animal. And they were presented often in a happy, generous way.
[Photo: Temple Emanu-El members Charlie and Charly Sommers unrolling our Torah scroll on Simchat Torah]
Hebrew for Adults Online
One evening a week for an hour 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.
Prayer Book Hebrew – This course is for adults who can already read (decode) Hebrew. We basically stroll through our Mishkan T’Fillah Shabbat prayer book, discussing the Shabbat service, words, and meanings, with time for reading practice as well.
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. [Graphic by Emma Rhodes of Emma Tang Designs]
Hospitality Team Meetings Online
We generally meet on on first Tuesday of the month at 7pm – our next meeting is on Apr 2 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]
Men’s Club
2nd Tuesday of the month, 9am – next get-together Apr 9 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).
Opportunities for Learning offered by Rabbi Drorah Setel
The Solar Eclipse: What’s Judaism Got To Do With It?
Tuesday, April 2, 11am – 12pm at the JCC
What does Jewish tradition have to teach us about the significance of astral events? Join us for a discussion of Jewish beliefs about the cosmos and its impact on human experience. This class is co-sponsored by Lifespan. It is free, but registration is required. For more information and to register, click here.
Symbols and Significance of the Seder
Tuesday, April 16, 11am – 12pm at the JCC
Join us as we experience and discuss the foods and rituals of the Passover Seder. How might they help us to observe the instruction that we must consider that we, ourselves, are being redeemed from enslavement? This class is co-sponsored by Lifespan. It is free, but registration is required. For more information and to register, click here.
[Photo by Kym MacKinnon, curtesy of Unsplash]
Spiritual Practices Team Meetings Online
2nd Tuesday of the month, 7pm – next meeting Apr 9 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]
Tikkun Olam Team Meetings Online
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).
To login by phone, call 1-929-205-6099 and use meeting ID 814 1494 5259.