Since 2016, Sinai and Synapses has run the project Scientists in Synagogues, helping rabbis and scientists explore big human questions from both a religious and scientific perspective. Temple Emanu-El was selected for its "What Makes Us Human" program.

SHABBAT SERVICES

For all those joining us for Shabbat Services this weekend, we will be holding our 9:30 AM Sanctuary Service on Saturday in the Alperin Meeting House Foyer. Please enter via the Meeting House Doors. If you need an accessible entrance, use the kitchen door.

The Main Sanctuary livestream will be unavailable. If you need to join remotely, please join via Zoom.

Friday, December 6

3:57 PM: Candle Lighting

5:30 PM: Kabbalat Shabbat

In Person - Fishbein Chapel

KABBALAT SHABBAT ZOOM!

Meeting ID: 405 452 0081 | Password: 99Taft | Phone: 929.436.2866

Saturday, December 7

8:00 AM: Early Service - Parashat Va-Yetzei

In person - Fishbein Chapel

Leaders: Murray Gereboff and Niecie Weiner

Torah Readers: Murray Gereboff and Niecie Weiner

EARLY SERVICE ZOOM!

Meeting ID: 634 360 0434 | Password: 818674 | Phone: 929.436.2866

Welcoming new Religious School families this Shabbat!

9:30 AM: Sanctuary Service - Shabbat B'Yahad

In person - Alperin Meeting House Foyer 

Service Leaders: Rabbi Fel and Cantor Mayer

P'sukei: Arnie Moses

10:15 AM - Torah Service

Torah Service Leader: Meital Jacob

Torah Readers: Howard Epstein, Mona Scheraga, Elliot Feldman, Daniella Stark, David Lubiner, and Ron Shufrin

Haftarah: Elizabeth Ochs

11:15 AM - Teaching by Rabbi Fel

11:30 AM - Musaf

11:30 AM - Welcoming Ceremony for new Religious School students and families

In person - Bohnen Vestry

SANCTUARY SERVICE ZOOM!

Meeting ID: 405 452 0081 | Password: 99Taft | Phone: 929.436.2866

11:15 AM: Tot Shabbat

In person - Sisterhood Lounge

12:00 PM: Kiddush Lunch

Alperin Meeting House

1:00 PM: Shabbat Minhah

In person - Fishbein Chapel

Torah Reader: Ron Shufrin

SHABBAT MINHAH ZOOM!

Meeting ID: 405 452 0081 | Password: 99Taft | Phone: 929.436.2866

4:57 PM - Havdalah

5:15 PM - Zoom Havdalah

WATCH ON ZOOM!

Meeting ID: 405 452 0081 | Password: 99Taft | Phone: 929.436.2866

Thank you to Gershon and Daniella Stark for their generous donation to the Kiddush fund in honor of Daniella's birthday.

Thank you to Linda and Sam Shamoon for their generous donation to the Kiddush fund in honor of Sam's birthday.

Thank you to Howie and Susan Bromberg for their generous donation to the Kiddush fund in honor of Howie's birthday.

If you'd like to contribute to Shabbat Kiddush lunch, CLICK HERE or contact Paul Stouber pstouber@teprov.org or call

(401) 331-1616. THANK YOU!!!

Do you have a lifecycle event you want to announce to the congregation? Click here to let us know!

Welcome to our newest members:

Micah Salkind & Ted McGuire and their children Jonah & Frances

For instructions on touchless zooming on Shabbat Click HERE

Please let us know if you or someone you know is sick. To email the clergy Click here or call the Temple office: (401) 331-1616

Business Office Hours:

Monday: CLOSED | Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

REMINDER: Only the Meeting House entrance will be open this Shabbat. You may still enter through our Taft Avenue door with your Temple access card. For an accessible entrance, please come in through the kitchen door on Morris Ave. Make sure you have an access card and/or let the office know you plan to come in through that door. Call the Temple office for more information: 401-331-1616.

A Note on Security

In response to the growing need for enhanced security, we have implemented a comprehensive security plan that includes restricted entry points, the installation of state-of-the-art surveillance cameras, and regular private security details on Shabbat and Yom Tov. For the coming weeks, we have engaged members of the Providence Police Department to provide security details and area patrols on Shabbat, for special events, and when our religious school is in session. 

These efforts reflect Temple Emanu-El's unwavering commitment to providing a secure and welcoming environment for all who worship within its walls, ensuring that faith and community can thrive without fear.

MAZAL TOV!

Happy Birthday to Howie Bromberg, Helaine Hager, Sam Shamoon and Daniella Stark!

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!

Office Help: Ellen Shaw

HELP SHAPE OUR NEXT CLERGY SELECTION

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent listening sessions. Your insights and thoughtful contributions have provided invaluable guidance as we work together to identify the qualities, skills, and vision we seek in our next clergy member.

This year, as we celebrate Temple Emanu-El’s 100th anniversary, we are not only reflecting on a century of community and tradition but also looking ahead to the next 100 years. The new clergy member we select will play a vital role in partnering with our Senior Rabbi to guide us on this exciting journey forward.

As part of our inclusive process to gather feedback, we are now inviting all members of our congregation to participate in a congregational survey. This survey is an opportunity for everyone, whether or not you attended the listening sessions, to share your thoughts and priorities for our synagogue's future leadership.

How Your Feedback Will Be Used:

The information gathered through the listening sessions and this survey will guide the search committee as we continue our work to ensure that the next clergy member reflects the needs and aspirations of our entire community. Your input is critical to shaping this decision.

Survey Details:

• Deadline: Please complete the survey by December 6, 2024.
• Anonymity: Your responses are anonymous and will remain confidential.
• Access the Survey at the Link Below

If you have any questions about the survey or the clergy search process, please feel free to contact us:

• Jeff Levy, Treasurer: treasurer@teprov.org
• Pam Kaitin-Miller, President: president@teprov.org

We deeply value your participation in this important process and look forward to hearing your voice. Together, we can ensure that the next clergy member will help lead Temple Emanu-El into a bright and meaningful future.

NEW: BECOME A CENTENNIAL SUPPORTER!

We’re excited to introduce special supporter-level donation opportunities to celebrate this historic milestone and contribute to the future of our congregation. As a Centennial Supporter, you will be acknowledged in the Gala Evening Booklet, a lasting tribute to this special occasion

Join us in honoring our congregation’s rich history while supporting its bright future!

 Giving Options:

• $2,500: Listed as a Centennial sponsor in the Centennial Commemorative Book (approximate value $1,000). Half-page ad inside Centennial Commemorative Book plus half-page ad inside the Gala Evening Booklet (approximate value $2,500).
• $1,000: Half-Page Ad in the Gala Evening Booklet
• $500: Quarter-page Ad in the Gala Evening Booklet
• $360: Business Card Ad in the Gala Evening Booklet
• $72: One Well Wishes Ad in the Gala Evening Booklet
• $36: Include family/person’s name in the Gala Evening Booklet

BECOME A CENTENNIAL SPONSOR!

Temple Emanu-El is about to mark its 100th Anniversary with a year-long celebration featuring several major events and initiatives, including:

• NEW: A Weekend with Six13
• Bread and Torah Weekend, featuring Rabbis Linda Motzkin and Jonathan Rubenstein
• Centennial Gala Celebration
• Centennial Commemorative Book
• Gala Evening Booklet

To help create an unforgettable series of events for our entire shul and sustain our thriving community well into the future, we’re inviting you to consider making a special donation towards the upcoming festivities.

You can choose from four kinds of sponsorship opportunities. Each level – Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze – offers unique benefits and forms of donor recognition. See below to learn more about these Centennial sponsorship opportunities and the major events honoring our Centennial.

We hope you’ll become a sponsor of this once-in-a-lifetime occasion!

John Adams & Laura Magan

The Alperin-Hirsch Family

Nathan & Karen Beraha

Eliza & Steve Beringhause

Deb & Steve Blazer

Jana & Allan Brenman

Patricia B.M. Brennan & Sarah Mae B. Silverberg

Jeffrey & Jessica Brier

The Bromberg-Rosenstein Family

Beverly & Stanley Cohen

Karen Drucker-Stern & Cliff Stern

Jane & Howard Epstein

Cindy & Mark Feinstein

Fred Felder

Edward & Barbara Feldstein

Cory and Edward Fink

Alan Flam & Judy Semonoff

Donna & Harley Frank

Wayne & Anne Franklin

Carl Freedman & Bev Ehrich

Martin & Robyn Furman

Louis D. Gitlin & Nora J. Howard-Gitlin

Maurisa Goldberg & Jonathan Lentz and Steven Horen

Michael Goldenberg

Michael & Susan Goldman

Steven & Donna Goliger

David & Sandi Gordon

Judy & Sam Greenblatt

Kenneth Hersh & Leah Ehrenhaus-Hersh

Steven Hershey, Leslie Marks-Hershey, & Alex Hershey

Carol Ingall

Dan & Cindy Kaplan

David & Liz Kaplan

Judy Kaye & Bruce Phillips

Pam Kaitin-Miller & Sam Miller

Marilyn & Lawrence Katz

Alvan & Marcia Kaunfer

Rebecca Kislak & Joanna Brown

The Kumins Family

Audrey Kupchan & Sam Havens

David Leach, Susan & Peter DeBlasio, & Bruce Leach

Rosie Litchman & Jay MacCubbin

Gary & Audrey Licht and Richard & Roanne Licht

Robert & Lesley Landau

Judy & Mayer Levitt and Joyce & Michael Bohnen

Jeff & Rachel Levy

Toby & Moshe Liebowitz

Ivy & Daniel Marwil

Judith & Leon Missry

Richard & Linda Mittleman

Arnie Moses

Debra & Jack Nassau

Dianne & Martin Newman

Caryl-Ann & Dexter Nieforth

The Oelbaum Family

Larry & Duffy Page

Marc & Debra Page

Elise F. Pansey

Hannah & Jonathan Pearlman

Libby & Steven Peiser

Bob & Margie Pelcovits

Sally & Fred Rotenberg and Family

Antonio Sabella

Linda & Sam Shamoon

Charles & Miriam Shana

William & Susan Sikov

Sheldon & Arlene Simon

Label Smith & Sue Rosenfield

Marlene Spiegel

Paul & Donna Stouber

Terry Sullivan

Judie & Arthur Tenenbaum

Mel Topf

Niecie & Richard Weiner

James Winoker and Susan Winoker

Dee Dee Witman

Maxine Wolfson

TEMPLE EMANU-EL HAPPENINGS

Join us for an unforgettable Weekend with Six13 between January 17-18, 2025!

The festivities kick off Friday night with a spirited Shabbat B'Ma'agal service and dinner, accompanied by the vibrant melodies of Six13. On Saturday morning, experience uplifting Shabbat services led by the group, followed by Havdalah. The weekend culminates with an electrifying Six13 concert on Saturday night, guaranteed to leave you inspired!

As a special thank-you, all Centennial Event Sponsors are invited to an exclusive private donor reception with Six13 before the concert and will enjoy complimentary access to the show. Don't miss this extraordinary weekend of music, celebration, and community!

Registration coming soon!

Temple Emanu-El is happy to announce the opening of our webstore! Celebrate your connection to our vibrant community with our stylish logo apparel.

COMING TOGETHER FOR ISRAEL

During times of turmoil, it's crucial to come together as a community so that we can offer support, comfort, and share resources with each other. To that end, we would like to offer the following avenues of empowerment:

1. Join Us for Services - When faced with challenges, we gather as a community for prayer and to reaffirm our values and hopes for the future. Please consider joining us in in person or on Zoom for daily minyan or Shabbat services. It feels less lonely when we join our thoughts and prayers with others around the world and with those who came before us. 

2. Get Educated - Knowledge is a powerful tool in combating ignorance and prejudice. We highly recommend listening to the Unpacking Israeli History Podcast, an enlightening resource that delves into the complexities of Israeli history and provides valuable insights into current events. The Promised Podcast is also an incredible podcast by three folks who live in and love Israel even though it drives them crazy, and who each week discuss the latest in Israeli politics, culture and society. Listening to these podcasts can give you the language to help express what you’ve often thought is too hard to put into words.

3. Make an Appointment with Temple Emanu-El's Clergy - We are here to offer counsel, support, and a listening ear to anyone in need. Whether you have concerns, questions, or simply wish to talk, we are available to provide guidance and comfort during these challenging times. In particular, if you have children in school or are in the college-search process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Finally, we can help connect you with other organizations whose primary mission is to advocate for Israel and/or other specific Jewish causes.

NEW & INTERESTING READS IN THE ROSEN

Jerusalem Besieged: from Ancient Canaan to Modern Israel

By: Eric H. Cline

A detailed account of how and why so many people have fought over a city without great wealth, size, or strategic importance for over 4,000 years. Historian Cline guides the reader in minute detail over the confusing array of Jewish, Roman, Crusader, Ottoman and Israeli (among others) fights for possession of Jerusalem, A dense but valuable guide to the story of this incredible city.

Jewish Holiday Treats: Recipes and Crafts for the Whole Family

By: Joan Zoloth

Lots of colorful pictures with ideas for the whole family to prepare and celebrate our holidays -- Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, Pesach. Recipes, crafting ideas, and more. Beautiful photographs to inspire families to cook, create and celebrate together for years to come.

Lionhearts: Heroes of Israel

By: Michael Bar-Zohar

Esteemed writer Bar-Zohar has edited a dazzling selection of testimony of Israel's most renowned political, military, and cultural leaders --a celebration that uplifts the most courageous men and women in every generation and on every battlefield that marks the history of modern Israel. A must read for anyone who want to delve into the personalities of our heroes in their own words.

Yosef’s Dream

By: Sylvia Rouss and Ambassador Asher Naim

Yosef and his family live in Ethiopia, where they are strangers, even after 3000 years. One day, Yosef has a dream, about traveling, staying, or flying. When he reaches his school, there is the Ambassador from Israel. His dream is coming true!

Baking For A Cause

Cookies, brownies or bars are needed that will be added as dessert to over 200 bagged lunches given out weekly by either McAuley House or Help the Homeless, RI.  

Please make a double batch of your favorite cookie/brownie or bar. Put a generous portion (2-3 cookies depending on the size) into a snack or sandwich sized bag and deliver them to either Paula Goldberg 47 Paine Ave. Cranston, RI. Call Paula at 941-2042.

COMMUNITY NEWS

The Jewish Alliance of Greater RI

Israel Emergency Fund

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island stands with Israel and has opened this emergency fund to provide immediate financial assistance and relief to victims of terror and war.

Shop Israel

Looking to support Israeli businesses? The non-profit Local Shopping empowers Israel's small businesses, now more than ever. Support small business owners as they navigate the ongoing war, helping them not only stay afloat, but also thrive.

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