Board of Trustees Meetings
Our Board meets each month – our next Board meeting is on Sun, July 27 at 10:30am at one of our member’s homes. Our monthly Board meetings are open to all current Temple Emanu-El members.
For more information about the July 27 meeting, contact our office (emanuelrochester@gmail.com).
For meetings on Zoom, login by phone, call 1-929-205-6099 and use meeting ID 848 0442 4414. [Photo: Our 2025 Board in Zoomland]
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.
Our next meetings will be on July 26 via Zoom at 10am and 11:05am.
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 Aug 5 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
Once a month – our next get-together will be on Aug 7 at 9am at George’s Restaurant
George’s Restaurant is located at 2601 Penfield Road. It is in the plaza with Tops and Staples, to the right of Tops market. 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 Aug 4
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]
Rabbi’s Book Club
Selected Sundays at 11am in the TEE Library at the JCC
Join us for a lively discussion of Jewish literature.
Aug 3 – We will be discussing Apeirogon by Colum McCann. This novel explores the Israeli – Palestinian conflict through the lens of two bereaved fathers whose children were killed in the violence. It is based on the work of Combatants for Peace and the Bereaved Parents’ Circle. To purchase the book and/or learn more about it go to https://bookshop.org/p/books/apeirogon-a-novel-colum-mccann/7843721?ean=9780812981933&next=t
Sit ‘n Stitch
Second Sunday of each month from 10:30 – 11:30am in the TEE Library at the JCC – our next get-together is on Aug 10.
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!
Spiritual Practices Team Meetings Online
2nd Tuesday of the month, 7pm – our next meeting is on Aug 12 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]
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!
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).