Letter From The Co-Chairs Welcome to the latest edition of Tikkun Olam Times, or as we affectionately call it, TOT. This issue reflects our dedication to Social Justice and our desire to inform, connect and engage our readers with opportunities to repair our broken world. Even during the COVID-19 crisis, we found ways for you to engage safely in acts of chased (loving kindness) and tzedakah (giving). This month's publication is packed with inspiring stories, selfless deeds and touching testimonials. Our first feature shines a light on congregants working in the healthcare, educational and emergency systems. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses, home health care workers, medical technicians, public health professionals, teachers, chaplains, physical therapists, psychotherapists and those who keep our minds active, spirits lifted and community safe! We are better and stronger because of you. Wendy Frank and Julie Mokotoff Social Justice Co-Chairs for Temple Emanu-El In … [Read more...]
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Camp Reunion Shabbat
Parents, bring your camper to Camp Reunion Shabbat services! October 13th 6:45pm Dinner (in the social hall) 7:30pm Service Campers, wear your camp t-shirts. RSVP below for dinner. There is no charge. … [Read more...]
Free Speech Denied in the Torah
In the Torah portion for this week, King Balak of the Amonites hires Balaam, a mercenary sorcerer, to curse the Israelites. For reasons we don't learn from the Torah text, Balaam is able to summon God's power, so if left unchecked, Balaam could do some real damage to the Israelites. Reluctently, Balaam agrees to King Balak's request to curse the Israelites, but whenever Balaam summons the power of the curse, God changes the words from a curse to a blessing. In fact, this is the spot in the Torah where we read blessing, "mah tovu ohalecha ya'akov, mishk'notecha yisrael,"Β How lovely are your tents O' Jacob, your dwelling places O' Israel. God won't allow Balaam to use any curse words, and in fact turns Balaam's curses into blessings. God is regulating free speech!Β The study of TorahΒ canΒ be simply for personal spiritual fulfillment, but I believe a more powerful approach is to study Torah and use it as a lens through which we evaluate our actions and our beliefs. Whenever weΒ have the … [Read more...]
How can I celebrate freedom while 134 Jews are not free?Β
Passover (Pesach) celebrates our ancestors' freedom from slavery. How can we celebrate being free while 130+ Jews are held hostage in Gaza? I've received this question in various forms over the last few days. This year is different from all other years because, this year, we commemorate Pesach with the knowledge that we are not all free. Just as Pharaoh sought the annihilation of our people, so too do evil rulers seek our demise today. However, like our ancestors, we will prevail over our enemies. We will celebrate together again in full joy.Β Β This year, we marked Chanukah, Tu b'Shvat, and Purim with mixed emotions. We celebrated the significance of these days and held the pain of the hostages and their families in our hearts and minds.Β We will do the same for Pesach. The irony is not lost on any of us that we will mark the day our ancestors gained their freedom while 130+ Jews are not free. The Pesach seder is the right time to talk about this conflicted day. When you eat the Hillel … [Read more...]
Funerals & Memorials
Temple Emanu-El clergy and congregants are there for our members in times of joy and sorrow. When someone is sick, our rabbis and members provide support. In the case where death is expected or has occurred, our rabbis are there to help give guidance and comfort in a loving and caring way. Our clergy perform funerals and memorial services, as well as spiritual counseling for the grieving family. If available, our clergy can perform on-site non-member funerals/memorial services but there will be an officiating fee and a facility usage fee. Out of respect for our members and the commitment they have to the synagogue, non-member funerals are $3,000 - $2,000 of which goes to the synagogue and $1,000 as an honorarium to the clergy. Exempt from this is if a parent of a congregational family has died. Additionally, if the deceased belongs to a congregation (URJ or USCJ) in another state, but is being buried in Atlanta, we will honor their commitment to the Jewish … [Read more...]
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