160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
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The Emanuel Synagogue UPDATES
Week of Sept. 20, 2021/14 Tishrei 5782
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The Synagogue office will be CLOSED:
Tue - Wed: Sept 21-22
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The office will REOPEN
Thursday, Sept 23 at 9 am
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We are pleased to continue to offer virtual services on Zoom and Livestream. However, lately, we have been experiencing technical difficulties with Comcast.
If you lose your signal to Vimeo/Livestream, please feel free to sign onto Zoom to access services.
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TONIGHT
Mon, Sept 20, Erev Sukkot 6:00 pm--in person & Zoom
Candles 6:34 pm
Tue Sept 21
9 am services followed by Kiddush in sukkah--in person, Livestream & Zoom
Evening services, 6 pm (zoom)
Candles 7:32 pm
Wed, Sept 22
9 am, services followed by Kiddush in sukkah--in person, Livestream and Zoom
Evening services, 6:45 pm (zoom)
Havdalah 7:29 pm
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
TODAY
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Weds Sept. 22
6:30 PM in the Sukkah
Hazzan Risman will sing!
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Thurs Sept. 23
8 PM ET Zoom
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The Jews of Afghanistan: History, Culture and Muslim-Jewish Relations
Author Sara Aharon will explore the history of Afghanistan’s Jewish community. Co- sponsored by The Emanuel Adult Ed Committee
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Returning Borrowed Machzorim |
Please return your borrowed machzorim (High Holy Day prayerbooks) to the synagogue at your convenience.
Machzors may be left under the blue canopy at the side entrance. Remember to leave a piece of paper with your name and number of books you are returning so we know you returned them.
You may keep the Yizkor Book for further use this year.
Thank you!
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For the safety of our clergy and staff: |
In order to maintain safety, at this time members and guests may not enter the office without prior permission. Please make an appointment should you need to come into the building.
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For your convenience, checks and notes may be dropped off in the locked box located on the outside wall near the blue canopy at the side entrance.
We thank you for your patience and support as we navigate these uncertain times.
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Thursday, Sept 30, 6:30 pm |
Join us for another round of Scotch tasting with Jacob Studentroth from the Wise Old Dog and a selection of kosher charcuterie from The Wandering Que Kosher BBQ.
Cost: $25 includes food and tasting.
Co-chairs: Ben Carlin and Mark Jacobson
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with appearance by Rebecca Frankel, author of Ruth Lazowski’s family story of escape,
“Into the Forest"
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Due to limited space, a Livestream
option has been added
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Excitement Builds for New Ben Engel Play! |
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Ben discusses his new play "Havdalah"
View 2nd video in series below
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Test your knowledge of Jewish History!
Q: Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, written for violinist Ferdinand David, is considered one of the five greatest violin concertos ever written. Who wrote the other four?
(Answer at bottom)
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Hear some of Mendelssohn's music in Ben Engel's "Havdalah" premiering Nov. 7!
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A: Opinions differ, but many would say Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Mozart.
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“Faith Divided: The Jewish Encounter with Modern Life”
with Yale Professor of History Dr. David Sorkin
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- October 10, 2021
- The Emanuel Synagogue*
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4:00 pm: Presentation, Q&A
Presentation will focus on how modernization affected the lives and choices of early nineteenth century Prussian Jews..
This event is scheduled in anticipation of the Nov. 7 staged reading of Ben Engel’s new play, “Havdalah" which addresses similar subject matter in dramatic form
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Our own Hazzan Risman is featured in the Jewish Ledger as part of a roundup of Connecticut's New Jewish Clergy (page 12 - 13).
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An Act of Chesed
for our Emanuel Community
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Emanuel Synagogue congregant Marilynn Stuart is recovering from the hospital, while also taking care of grandson Mason, who is a first grader at our Religious School. Marilynn is in need of assistance getting Mason on and off the bus for school as well as kosher meals for both of them.
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Join the Emanuel Team
in the fight against hate
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Join The Emanuel Synagogue Team in the ADL Walk Against Hate Oct. 10, 2021! It’s not just a walk — it’s an opportunity to move as an individual, family or community towards a future without antisemitism, racism and all forms of bigotry. Show your support in person or virtually! For more details and to join the Emanuel Team: CLICK HERE
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Check out
The Emanuel Calendar
generously printed by Emanuel members Glenn and Tiffany Blumenstein of Blumenstein Funerals
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If you didn’t pick up a calendar during the machzor drive-by pickup, contact the office and we will leave one for you outside on the bench under the blue canopy, or click here to view/download
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Saturday Kiddush:
Please Register
Pre-register by noon Weds each week so we may properly plan.
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Kiddush Sponsors Still Needed!
Your support is greatly appreciated
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The following dates are available:
Sept. 25, Nov.6, 20, 27; Dec. 25
Thank you to all who have already sponsored a Kiddush!
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Thursday, Sept. 23
2:00 - 3:00 pm
The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: Virtual Author Event
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Co-sponsored by the Avon Library, Avon Historical Society, and Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford
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Beth El Temple & Voices of Hope
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FOOD PANTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
for the following days and times:
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Food Pantry Distribution Packing
- Thursday, Sept 23 & Oct 7
- 10 am – 12 pm
Food Pantry Deliveries
- Thursday, Sept 30
- 12 pm– 2 pm. (time flexible)
Programs Manager, Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford for details and to sign up
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The Emanuel Synagogue | 860-236-1275 |160 Mohegan Drive
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