Antisemitism

Mission Statement

Temple Emanu-El aims to combat Antisemitism within the synagogue's local community in a variety of ways. This includes providing tools (through our Response Committee) to provide support/guidance to our Temple Emanu-El congregants who may experience an antisemitic incident. We have provided a checklist of action steps in response to various types of incidents. If you have experienced Antisemitism, we invite you to utilize this resource so that our community can be helpful. We are all in this together. You are not alone.

We have a thriving Multifaith initiative in which we have partnered with several local religious and cultural organizations to foster relationships within our community.

We have also provided resources to help parents effectively communicate with their children’s teachers about Jewish holidays and dates.

Finally, click on Daffodil Project to learn about the ways we are helping honor the memories of the 1.5 million children who perished during the Holocaust.

Temple Emanu-El's Multifaith Initiative

Over the past several years, Temple Emanu-El has intentionally built meaningful relationships with several faith and cultural organizations, including churches, the Hindu BAPS community, the Atlantic Institute, and our Chinese community partners. We continue to expand this initiative by seeking new partnerships and creating opportunities for connection.

Our goal is simple but powerful: to build genuine relationships before they are needed. Through shared service projects, educational programs, celebrations, and conversations, we foster understanding, break down stereotypes, and create a network of trust across communities. These authentic relationships strengthen our congregation, enrich our partners, and ensure that when any community faces hatred or adversity, we stand together—not as strangers, but as friends.

How Our Multifaith Initiative Works

Sign Up – Members indicate they're interested in participating.
Team Placement – We thoughtfully assign participants to a small team connected with one of our partner organizations. Whenever possible, we consider existing relationships, interests, and schedules.
Build Relationships – Throughout the year, each team attends gatherings (approximately 6 hours per year) —service projects, social events, educational programs, or celebrations—hosted by one another.
Stay Connected – The goal isn't to attend every event, but to build authentic friendships through consistent interaction over time.
Stand Together – As these relationships deepen, our communities become stronger advocates for one another, creating a network of trust and mutual support that extends far beyond any single event.

If you are interested in participating in the Multifaith Initiative, click HERE

Do You Know About the Daffodil Project?

As part of its mission the Daffodil project aspires to plant 1.5 million Daffodils worldwide in remembrance of the children that were killed during the Holocaust. The daffodil was chosen as it is the color of the yellow Star of David that Jews were forced to wear during the Holocaust. The petals look like a Star of David. Daffodils represent our poignant hope for the future; they are resilient and return with a burst of color each spring signifying hope, renewal and beauty.

We are proud that our Anti-Semitism Committee has adopted this project and are working on schools to participate in this in the Metropolitan Atlanta area. We plant daffodils at Temple Emanu-El every year.

To be able to fund this project now and in the future, The Daffodil Project Fund has been established. Please consider making donations to this fund so we can continue to educate people about the genocide of the Holocaust.

The synagogue's initiative to combat antisemitism has committed to bring the Daffodil Project to at least 5 new schools each year. See the photos below of this fall’s programs. If you would like to get involved, please email loribohrer@gmail.com. If you would like to donate to The Daffodil Project Fund, click HERE.

“For the dead and the living, we must bear witness” Elie Wiesel