160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
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The Emanuel Synagogue UPDATES
Week of Nov. 30, 2021/26 Kislev 5782
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TONIGHT (Tues 11/30):
7:30 - 8:30 PM on ZOOM
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"Human Rights, the Dodd Center, Holocaust & Genocide Education" Lecture and Q&A
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with Professor Avi Patt, Konover Chair of Judaic Studies, Dir of UConn Center for Judaic Studies & Contemporary Jewish Life
Presented by Emanuel Adult Education. Rabbi David Small & Hazzan Daniella Risman will lead Chanukah candle lighting.
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Thurs, Dec. 2, 2021, 6:30 PM |
We will taste (2 spirits) create (2 cocktails) and nosh (latkes!) with Jacob Studenroth from the Wise Old Dog.
Cost: $25 includes food and tasting.
Registration deadline has passed. No walk-ins.
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Chanukah Happenings at The Emanuel |
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Outdoor Chanukiyah Lighting Schedule |
- Candle/Day - Date - Time - Group
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- 3 Tue - 11/30 - 4:45 PM - Sisterhood
- 4 Wed - 12/1 - 4:45 PM - Minyonaires/Religious School
- 5 Thu - 12/2 - 4:45 PM - Office
- 6 Fri - 12/3 - 4:00 PM - Ritual Committee
- 7 Sat - 12/4 - 5:00 PM - Adult Ed Committee
- 8 Sun - 12/5 - 4:45 PM - Gabbaim
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5:30 - 7: 30 pm
All ages- in person! Candle lighting, dinner, songs, crafts
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Student teams make and compete for the best latkes! Prizes and fun for all! |
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Hosted by JTConnect
for Jewish Family Services. Support local families!
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Purchase holiday gift cards through the Emanuel and earn cash for the synagogue! |
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Thurs, Dec. 2, 2021
4:45 pm
with Carolyn Topol
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Presented by The Emanuel Sisterhood |
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Student Rabbi Jessica Dell'Era's JTS Senior Sermon: from Nov 22, 2021
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To view all the JTS senior class sermons, visit the website
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Tot Shabbat: for families with children 5 and under- REGISTER
Family Services: for families with children in grades K-7- REGISTER
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Sun, Dec. 5, 11 am on Zoom |
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound..... Up in the sky: It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a nice yeshiva bocher?
Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association Executive Director Rabbi Elyse Wechterman will share the history of American superheroes and explore their connection to Jewish history and folklore.
Co-sponsored by The Emanuel Adult Education Committee
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The Zoom link will be provided before the program |
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All are welcome
Enjoy some pre-dinner schmoozing and drinks. Dinner includes choice of fish or vegetarian meal with dessert
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Honoring The Emanuel Synagogue's Rabbi Philip and Ruth Lazowski
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to celebrate their extraordinary acts of courage and compassion in the face of bigotry and hate. Click here to register and receive your free virtual ticket. For event sponsorship, contact LIsa Ratcliff.
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Please join us for Shabbat Services and a delicious dinner prepared by Brotherhood and Sisterhood.
$18 /adult; $9 / child (13 and under);
$54 per family cap
Choice of chicken or vegetarian meal.
Reservation deadline:
Tues Dec. 14, 8 pm
There will be open seating.
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Use the coupon code EMANSIS21
to purchase handmade Kippot, Challah Covers, and Face Masks at Kids Kippot
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15% of your purchase cost will be contributed to Sisterhood.
NOW thru Dec. 31
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under Type, select "Rabbis' Tribute Fund' with the amount of your choice
OR Complete a Contribution Form, with "Rabbi's Tribute' on the 'Fund contributing to' line and send in with payment |
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It’s Not Too Early For Year-End Tax Planning
Using your IRA for Charitable Giving
The IRS REQUIRES a certain amount be taken from your “IRA” each year (known as a "Required Minimum Distribution" or "RMD)". once you reach the age of 70 ½ or 72. Special rules pertain to “RMDs” different from those pertaining to “IRAs” prior to reaching 70 ½ or 72. You are encouraged to speak to your tax advisor concerning these “special rules” If you plan on making any “Qualified Charitable Distributions” ("QCDs") from an “RMD”.
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Sponsored by Ergo Chef and The Crown Market
4 classes to meet
the following days & times:
- Thu Jan 6: 6:30 pm
- Thu Jan 27: 6:30 pm
- Mon Feb 7: 6:30 pm
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Wed Feb 23: 6:30 pm
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Learn the art of Kosher BBQ with captain of competitive Kosher BBQ Team Honorable Menschen, Josh Cohen. Participants will learn about different smokers, techniques, and tools to make the perfect BBQ all hands on in person in The Emanuel Kitchen!
Cost: $150
includes four classes, all ingredients, plus a set of Ergo Chef knives for each participant!
Class is limited to 6 participants
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Sponsors Needed!
Your support is greatly appreciated
Dates still available:
Jan 8, 29;
Feb 5,12,19;
March 12,19
Thanks to all of our previous sponsors
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Weekday Minyan on Zoom,
to join
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JCF Israel Experience Scholarship application deadline: Dec 1, 2021
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Beth Sholom B'nai Israel
Saturday, Dec 4, - 7:00 pm
Tickets & Information
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The Jewish Association for Community Living is holding a virtual Hanukkah celebration for people with developmental disabilities and their friends across the community. Featuring storytelling by Sara deBeer, educator Nancy Rosen, and klezmer violinist Dan Monyak.
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Chai Mitzvah groups meet for text-based conversations guided by books on Jewish topics. We offer virtual and in-person programs and classes for adults, teens and families. |
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December 14:
Voices of Hope Speaker Series Closes
with author Meg Waite Clayton
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Co-sponsored by Meriden Public Library, Adath Israel, Bloomfield Public Library, and Voices of Hope |
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The final installment of our Power of Words virtual speaker series.
- Tues, December 14
- 7 - 8:30 pm on Zoom
- FREE
New York Times bestselling author Meg Waite Clayton will discuss her novels "The Last Train to London" and "The Postmistress of Paris." Click here to register and receive a Zoom link.
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The Emanuel Synagogue | 860-236-1275 |160 Mohegan Drive
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