"I have a voice. My voice is powerful. My voice can change the world." These words by Elana Arian are sung over and over by the teens attending the L'Taken Social Justice Seminar as they move through this very special weekend. L'Taken, in partnership with the Religious Action Center and the Union for Reform Judaism, is designed to both expose high school students to a variety of public policy issues and explore the Jewish values that inform the Reform Movement's advocacy around these issues. Our teens spent time learning about social issues and public policy that interested them, as well as how to present their ideas in the best ways possible. They took this learning and created presentations for our Georgia politicians. We were fortunate to present to Legislative Correspondents in the offices of Senator Jon Ossoff, Senator Raphael Warnock, Representative Rich McCormick, and Representative Henry Johnson. The students presented on the issues of Israel, Antisemitism, Disability … [Read more...]
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Who can laugh at a time like this?
This weekend begins the Jewish month of Adar, a time of unparalleled joy in the Jewish year. In a few weeks, we will celebrate Purim, and not long afterward, we will mark our exodus from Egypt with the holiday of Pesach. Amid war, sadness, and despair, commemorating joyful holidays may seem at odds with the ethos of the last four months. However, this is far from the first time we have celebrated simchas while also holding sorrow. Disasters mar Jewish history, but throughout our generations, we have combined joy and "oy." Through the writings of our sages, we have a path to reconcile these two opposite emotions. In the 16th century, Rabbi Joseph Karo of Tzfat compiled the most widely accepted code of Jewish law called the Shulchan Aruch (in English, the Set Table). Karo's code of law touched upon every area of life, including personal and communal practices when mourning coincides with holidays. The Shulchan Aruch states that all the elements of mourning continue throughout Chanukah … [Read more...]
Passover is in Eleven Days
Passover is in eleven days. Eleven days to clean. Eleven days to pick up matzah, that pesky shank bone, and all your other Passover food needs. Eleven days to cook. Eleven days to dust off the family haggadot or to order new ones. Eleven days to prepare our minds and souls so that we can arrive to the seder and experience the Maggid (the story). We should strive to raise up our obligation to see ourselves as if we are coming out of Egypt. But this year we hold the harsh reality that we have brothers and sisters, who feel extra close to home in our hearts, who have not yet come out from the proverbial Egypt in which they are captive. This year, add an additional empty chair to your seder table, for the hostage who won't be joining their family. This year, add an extra setting of maror, for the bitterness we feel about the ongoing war. This year, don't let the seder go by without going deep in conversation. Don't rush. It is a privilege to be able to sit and engage in … [Read more...]
Finding Goodness
Two months ago, Rabbi Max and I moved to a new neighborhood. On Saturday evening, we attended our first ever HOA party. We quickly learned that these gatherings follow a script. After an exchange of pleasantries, every conversation continued like this: Household 1: How long have you been in the neighborhood? Where's the house? Household 2: [Responds and reflects the questions back.] Household 1: [Explains where their house is located in the neighborhood and then says] Oh how nice, you're going to love it here. Have any kids? Household 2: [Responds and reflects the question back, including an inquiry about grandkids depending on the perceived ages of Household #1] Household 1: So what do ya'll do for a living? This question is always leads to one of three responses: People respond with "mmmm," they nod and then change subjects. Others say, "Oh wow, I didn't know women could be rabbis." Then there are those who say, "Interesting, how does one become a rabbi?" This question never makes me … [Read more...]
This is the last Thursday KQ!
Yes, you read that correctly. Today is the final edition of the Thursday Kesher Quick email. Over the last few months, we've realized how many emails we send in a week. It's a lot. Too many, in fact. Our goal is for congregants to know just how many events and initiatives are happening at Temple Emanu-El, and we've heard the feedback that stuffing your email inboxes is not the way. You'll notice a few significant changes in our marketing and communication beginning Monday, July 15th. You'll receive the Kesher Quick every Monday, which includes the Rabbi's message and calendar events for the upcoming weeks. We will continue to send birth announcements and bereavement notices to the congregation, as well as other non-event-related announcements, as needed. Individual events, initiatives, and updates will be posted on social media Facebook and Instagram . If you're not on social media, you will still have access to all important information through the Monday Kesher Quick, your … [Read more...]
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