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SHABBAT SERVICES

Friday, February 20

5:07 PM: Candle Lighting

5:30 PM: Kabbalat Shabbat

In Person - Fishbein Chapel

Leaders - Rabbis Fel and Friedman

KABBALAT SHABBAT ZOOM!

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

Saturday, February 21

8:00 AM: Early Service - Parashat T'rumah

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

9:30 AM: Sanctuary Service

In person - Main Sanctuary

Service Leaders - Rabbis Fel and Friedman

P'sukei D'Zimra: Judy Greenblatt

Shaharit: Rabbi Fel

10:15 AM - Torah Service

Leader: Joel Gluck

Torah Readers: Karen Drucker-Stern, David Lubiner, and Michaela Miller

Haftarah: Vanessa Ochs

11:15 AM - Teaching by Rabbi Friedman

11:30 AM - Musaf

Leader: Hannah Pearlman

VIEW SERVICES LIVE!

SANCTUARY SERVICE ZOOM!

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

10:00 AM: Soulful Shabbat

In person - Bohnen Vestry

10:45 AM: Parsha Play & Snack

In person - Former Gift Shop



11:15 AM: Jr. Congregation

In person - Former Gift Shop

11:15 AM: Tot Shabbat

In person - Sisterhood Lounge

12:00 PM: Kiddush Lunch

In person - Alperin Meeting House Foyer

1:00 PM: Shabbat Minhah

In person - Fishbein Chapel

Torah Reader: Larry Katz



SHABBAT MINHAH ZOOM!

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

6:08 PM - Havdalah

Thank you to Sally and Fred Rotenberg for generously sponsoring Kiddush this week in honor of Fred's 75th birthday.

Thank you to Fred and Esta Barcohana for their generous donation to the Kiddush Fund in honor of Esta's birthday.

Thank you to Rebecca Drayer for her generous donation to the Kiddush fund in honor of her birthday.

Thank you to Reuben and Elicia Fischman for their generous donation to the kiddush fund in honor of Reuben, Elicia, and Micah's birthdays.

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!!!

Welcome to our newest members:

-Michael Schnapper & Ornit Giladi and their children, Oren and Eyal

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

Click HERE for full dates/times.

Can’t commit regularly? Join Temple Emanu-El’s Minyan Bullpen to be on call when we need an extra person. Click HERE to sign up.

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 Main Sanctuary entrance will be open on Shabbat mornings. 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 security details on Shabbat and Yom Tov.

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.

PURIM IS AROUND THE CORNER!

Join our 10th Annual Mishloah Manot Campaign!

Keep an eye on your email for a message titled: Temple Emanu-El Mishloah Manot Fundraiser

As one of the four mitzvot performed on Purim, Temple Emanu-El is pleased to help strengthen our bonds of friendship by delivering your Mishloah Manot.

You can send your gift to individual families or groups for as little as $6 each with options to send up to 100 boxes. We can also offer reciprocity to those who thought of you. One box per family will be delivered in person (or by USPS outside of RI/MA) An acknowledgment of who donated the gift will be sent separately. If you ordered last year, your list is available on the order from.

Orders must be received by February 23 for guaranteed delivery. If you have specific questions or are unable to complete your order online, please contact the Temple office at info@teprov.org or (401) 331-1616.

Temple Emanu-El thanks you in advance for your ongoing support!

MOES CHITIM (MONEY FOR WHEAT)

Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS) manages a fund called Moes Chitim (Money for Wheat) that supports community members who are having financial struggles and need help affording Passover food by providing them with Stop & Shop gift cards if they meet eligibility requirements. Click the link below for more information!

JCS also operates the Kosher Food Pantry at our North Main Street, Providence location. We welcome referrals to the pantry by directing community members to contact Krissy Jaycox (Pantry Coordinator) at 401-369-5052. She will assist new pantry customers with intake paperwork and schedule a time to come in. Confidential shopping hours for families who prefer to have privacy when utilizing the pantry can be arranged.

MEMORIAL PLAQUES

Honor the memory of your loved ones by dedicating a memorial plaque in the Main Sanctuary or the Fishbein Chapel, creating a lasting tribute in their name. As it says in the Book of Proverbs, "The soul of a person is the lamp of the Lord" (Proverbs 20:27), through these plaques, may their light continue to shine brightly within our sacred spaces.

New memorial plaques will be dedicated on Day 2 of Shavuot, May 23 (7 Sivan) in the Main Sanctuary, followed by kiddush. They will also be inscribed in the Scroll of Remembrance. To learn more about purchasing plaques, contact the Temple Office at (401) 331-1616 or by emailing info@teprov.org.

THIS IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT ISRAEL

SHOWCASE TRAVEL FAIR

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM

There’s something about Israel that stays with you long after you leave. The people, the energy, the stories, the food, the music—and the deep sense of connection. If Israel has been on your mind lately, you’re not alone.

The Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC), together with the Jewish Alliance of Rhode Island, invites you to a special community gathering: the Travel to Israel Fair.

This event is designed for anyone who feels drawn to Israel—whether you’re planning your first visit, thinking about returning, or simply curious to learn more about the many meaningful ways to experience the country today.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn about diverse travel options to Israel, including cultural, educational, heritage, volunteer, family, and specialized programs. Representatives from participating organizations will share personal testimonials and real-world insights, helping you understand what these journeys are truly like.

Whether Israel feels like home, a long-awaited dream, or a place calling you back, this event offers a welcoming space to explore, connect, and be inspired.

All are welcome.

DOUBLE CHAI WEEKEND OF SONG & CELEBRATION

As we prepare to celebrate Cantor Mayer’s retirement, we ask you to partner with us in recognizing his extraordinary legacy with a weekend of gratitude, music and community.

In keeping with Cantor Mayer’s wishes, all weekend events will be free and open to the entire community to ensure that this tribute is as meaningful and inclusive as he envisioned.

MAZAL TOV

Happy Birthday to Esta Barcohana, Rebecca Drayer, Reuben Fischman, Micah Fischman, Elicia Fischman, and Fred Rotenberg!

VOLUNTEERS

Office Volunteer: Ellen Shaw

Mishloah Manot Volunteers: Esta Barcohana, Marilyn Myrow, Abby Percelay-Leavitt, Sue Rosenfield, Roberta Schneider, Ellen Shaw, Mara Sokolsky, Penny Stein, Joyce Wacks

TEMPLE EMANU-EL HAPPENINGS

NEW & INTERESTING READS IN THE ROSEN

A Persian Princess

by Barbara D. Goldin

Raya is sad because her older brother is in the Purim play, so her Maman joon suggest that they invite the neighbor kids to come to their house to put on their own Purim play when they deliver their home made treats.

The Bride and Groom Handbook

By Ronald H. Isaacs

A timeless guide for Jewish couples who wish to make their wedding meaningful in both secular and religious ways.

The Jews of Paradise

by Penina M. Glazer

Northampton, Massachusetts saw its first Jewish families in the mid-1800’s Today, they are a thriving community with a rich and integrated history in the valley that Jenny Lind, called “Paradise.”

From Generation to Generation

by Manfred Swarsensky

The first Jews arrived in Madison, Wisconsin in the late 1700’s. They built their synagogue about 50 years later, and today there is a vibrant community in Madison, as well as 30 other counties in the state. 

Emily Gaudreau, the Jewish Alliance’s Director of Community Advocacy and Engagement, has been regularly supporting Progreso Latino's weekly food pantry in Central Falls. We're looking for occasional volunteers to help with this effort.

We're hoping to organize volunteer groups approximately once a month on Wednesdays from 9am-1pm (you can leave a little early if needed).

Some light lifting may be needed, but can be avoided if you need a special accommodation. No Spanish is required, but helpful!

We need 8 volunteers for Wednesday, February 25. We'll meet at 9 AM at the pantry. To join us on 2/25, please reply directly to Stephanie Hague or Emily. If you can't make 2/25 but are interested in future Wednesdays, let us know so we can add you to our volunteer list. Feel free to share this with others who may be interested and available during weekday mornings.

IT'S COLD OUT! PLEASE DONATE WARM SUPPLIES FOR

FOLKS LIVING ON THE STREET

GENTLY USED OR NEW, ADULT SIZES ONLY

Winter Coats

Sleeping Bags

Blankets

Tents

Backpacks

Warm Socks

Warm Hats

Warm Gloves

Warm Mittens

Warm Scarves

Underwear (New Only, Due to Sanitary Reasons)

Bras

Long Johns / Thermal

Underwear

Leggings

Warm Long-Sleeved Shirts

Long Pants

Sweatpants

Sweatshirts

Sweaters

Rain Coats / Rain Ponchos

Hand Warmers

Foot Warmers

Snow Boots

Rain Boots

Sneakers

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DONATING:

A large cardboard donation collection box is located just inside Temple Emanu-El’s Taft Avenue entrance. When you enter the building, look slightly to your left, under the staircase.

Questions? Contact Temple member Deborah Siegel at 401-474-4294 or dsiegel@ric.edu.

Prefer to donate money instead? Visit the House of Hope website at thehouseofhopecdc.org and click “Get Involved,” then “Donate.”

Thank you!

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 Paula Goldberg 47 Paine Ave. Cranston, RI. Call Paula at 941-2042.