During Pesach we are reminded that even in our greatest joy, our liberation from Egypt, we are to lessen our joy because of the death of the Egyptians. Hatred is not a part of what it means to be Jewish. Throughout the story of Pesach and today, we are taught to do what is necessary for freedom and equality, but never to let hatred overtake us. Over the course of the past several weeks, we as a congregation have joined an inspired effort to protect our fellow citizens against hate crimes. As one of five states in the country without hate crimes legislation, the Temple Emanu-El Board of Directors believed it was time for Temple Emanu-El to take a stand for progress and equality in Georgia. We joined the efforts of the Anti-Defamation League and the Religious Action Center’s Georgia affiliate, Tzedek Georgia, to make a change. We had high hopes for this legislative session. Though we did not have a legislative victory, we made progress. The bills proposed against hate crimes made … [Read more...]
Rabbi Max, what will we do to make a change and end gun violence?
This past Sunday we gathered as a synagogue family with children as young as 12 years old to raise our voices, share our feelings, and learn what meaningful action we can take to reduce gun violence in our community. This was a hard, heart-wrenching conversation. The feelings of fear, anger, and sadness expressed by our middle school and high school students cut to the very core our being. We reinforced the need to voice these feelings, and that as their rabbis and cantor, we will always be “safe adults” to whom they can turn. We know our Temple Emanu-El family does not stand alone in the need to give voice to these feelings or take action. The Atlanta Rabbinical Association (ARA) has organized around the cause of gun violence prevention, and Temple Emanu-El is working collaboratively with each synagogue in the Atlanta area on this issue. Just over four weeks since the shooting in Parkland, Florida and a movement of citizens fed up with unmitigated gun violence is beginning to … [Read more...]
AIPAC Policy Conference Shabbat Dinner and Discussion
Cost: $5.00 RSVP below. … [Read more...]
May Bin Collection
April Bin Collection
Throughout the month of April, Temple Emanu-El will be collecting difficult-to-recycle materials. Some of the collected materials will be upcycled as part our school art projects and other materials will be properly recycled by our Green Team. … [Read more...]
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