Temple Emanuel Weekly Announcements - Friday, March 23, 2007

Friday, March 23, 2007 – 5 Nisan 5767

 

Vayikra - Leviticus 1:1-5:26

We begin reading the third book of the Torah, Leviticus. Leviticus contains many of the laws and precepts of Judaism. It also contains a description of the system of sacrifices that was, for the Israelite community of the time, the primary way of worshipping God. In Hebrew this book and its first portion are called Vayikra meaning, "And [God] called." The parasha opens with God calling to Moses and explaining the various sacrifices. Five different sacrifices are described: the burnt offering--olah; the meal offering--minchah; the sacrifice of well-being--zevach shelamim; the sin offering--chatat; and the guilt offering-asham.

 

Shabbat Evening Service – 8 pm

Reach for the Stars Shabbat

 

Guest:  Beth Schafer

Kol Emanuel and Shirei Ha Yeladim

under the Direction of Julia Zavadsky

 

Advanced Givers Wine and Cheese Reception – 6:45 pm in the Chapel

 

Ushers:  Stan Levinthal, Bernard Rosenberg, Fred Levin

 

Bima:  Joyce Hoff

Brenda and Ken Korach, Reach for the Stars Chairs

 

Ark Doors: Tami and Jeff Brody

 

Candlelighting: Susan and David Greenberg

 

Kiddish:  Lewis and Bruce Doner

 

Our Condolences to…

 

Steve Felsenstein, Chad Felsenstein and Sharon Trinetto on the death of their mother and grandmother, Hannah Felsenstein

 

Judy Gensib and family on the death of her aunt, Minnie Ratner

 

Mazel tov…

 

Phyllis and Jack Rothkopf on their 25^th Wedding Anniversary

Irma Feman on her special birthday

 

Shabbat Morning Services will be held tomorrow at 10:30 am when LEWIS SCOTT DONER, son of Susan and David Greenberg and Bruce Doner will be called to the Torah for his Bar Mitzvah.

 

Please join us next Friday evening at our Shabbat Service at 8 pm.   We will talk about Darfur and how we can help this country.   Our Children’s Choir will participate in the service.   We will hold a Teen Congregation “Sushi Dinner” at 6:45 pm and Service in the Chapel at 8 pm.

Torah Study will be held tomorrow morning at 9:15 am in the Library.  Bring a friend.

Mark your calendars for a wonderful season of Reach for the Stars events!!   Send in your RSVP’s as soon as possible.

Sunday, April 22 at 4 pm – Rick Recht Concert and Family Barbecue

Sunday, April 29 at 6 pm – Reach for the Stars Comedy night featuring comedian Judy Gold

A Chocolate Seder will be held on Sunday, March 25 at 5:30 pm.   Experience the Passover Seder like never before.  Learn about and taste the symbols of Passover – just made of chocolate.   Reservation forms are available in the Temple Office, The Light and Religious School Office.  

Mark your calendars for Sisterhood’s Annual “Her Seder” to be held on Thurs. March 29 at 5:45 pm.  Gather with your mothers, daughters, sisters and friends.  Celebrate the festival of freedom and joy through the voices of women.   Reservation forms are available in The Light and the Temple Office or call (856) 489-0029 for more information.

Passover Services will be held on Tuesday, April 3 at 10:30 am.   Join us on the Bima for this special intimate, interactive and spiritual service. Note: Double credit for students preparing for their B’nai Mitzvah.

Please join us for our annual PASSOVER CONGREGATIONAL SEDER on Tuesday, April 3^rd at 6 pm. A full catered kosher meal will be served.  We will read from the Haggadah, sing holiday songs and enjoy a wonderful “Seudah” holiday meal together with our Rabbis. Please note: Tables can be arranged for larger groups.   Reservation forms are available in the Temple Office or “The Light”.    Call Jane (856) 489-0029 x15 for more information

Yizkor Services for Passover will be held on Monday, April 9 at 7:30 pm.

Our Temple participates in the Annual Komen Breast Cancer “Race for the Cure” Registration forms are available in the Temple Office or you can register online at www.phillyraceforthecure.org. Be sure to register as the Temple Emanuel team.   We will have a bus leaving from our parking lot at 6 am.  Please call Irene Kauffman at (856) 489-6263 or Jane at the Temple Office (856) 489-0029, x15 and let us know if you will be taking the bus.   For more info, please call Chairpersons, Brenda Korach (856) 751-8995 or Irene Kauffman.  

Yiddish Class with Al Rubin will continue on Thursday evening, April 19 at 7:30 pm in the Library.  You can join this fun group any time.  For more information, call Al at 856-278-7313.

 

Our Caring Community Committee is looking for volunteers to assist in getting members to Services, to doctor’s appointments and food shopping.  If you can help with this mitzvah, please contact Robin Miller at [email protected] or Adrienne Mintz at [email protected] or email the Caring Community at [email protected].

 

Kol Emanuel, our Adult Choir, is always looking for new voices.  If you like to sing and would like to join this talented group, contact the Temple office at (856) 489-0029.

 

If you know of any friends or family that might be interested in our congregation or religious school, and would like some more information about our services and programs, please call Jane at (856) 489-0029 x15 and she will be happy to contact them. 

 

Do you have a pre-school aged child?  We have many offerings available at Temple Emanuel.  Contact the Pre-School office at (856) 489-0034 for information about our pre-school program, Toddler Territory and infant programming.

 

Our Tree of Life is a beautiful addition to our Temple.  Leaves and rocks can be purchased for any simcha or life cycle event or just to honor a loved one.  Spots can be reserved as well.  Call Irene Strauss at (856) 489-0029 x12 for more information.

 

Did you know those stores Gift Cards (also known as SCRIP) are available for more than just grocery stores?  And – Sisterhood has them!  We have bookstores, restaurants, department stores and much more available.  For a complete list of available stores and gift card denominations, please pickup the current list and order form at the Temple, or contact Jessica E. Chasen at [email protected] or (609) 929-4726.  Orders are placed weekly for any cards we don’t have in stock today.  For our past supporters, don’t worry – you can still purchase Shop Rite and Stop & Shop in the Temple Office as before.   All purchases help fund our Temple Sisterhood and ultimately our synagogue.  Thank you for your support.

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